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~ Bic Runga
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  • Audio CD (22 Mar 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Epic
  • ASIN: B0001KZM20
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 50,095 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Bic Runga is of Chinese and Maori heritage, born and raised in Christchurch, on New Zealand's South Island. In early 1997, Bic recorded her debut album, Drive over a two month period with one engineer and a handful of musicians--and produced it herself. While living in New York, Bic wrote several songs for this, her second album, Beautiful Collision. It includes guest appearances from some of New Zealand's most famous musicians: among them are Dave Dobbyn, Neil Finn (on three tracks) and Milan Borich (Pluto), who all contribute to a sound that is always refreshing and inviting. Family also plays an important role with support on a number of the tracks by Boh, Pearl and Sophia Runga. Mixed by famed engineer Michael Brauer (Coldplay, New Radicals) in Quad Studios, New York, the album became the biggest-selling album in New Zealand's recording music history, going six times platinum whilst achieving a new record as the longest running No. 1 album ever. Since she was featured on the soundtrack to American Pie, Runga's reputation has spread far from her homeland and she has now become a major international artist.


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Bic Runga's sophomore release follows on from her debut album 'Drive' which won her critical acclaim in her home country of New Zealand. 'Beautiful Collision' sees Runga expand her ethereal melodic sound which has seen comparisons drawn with such artists as Travis, David Gray and Dido. With this album being written in New York (as opposed to her home with 'Drive') Runga has a bigger sound on this album, confessing to being influenced by the sounds and weather of America.

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loveliest album of 2004, 13 Sep 2004
By N. D. Maidment "butchmaidment" - See all my reviews
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The first I heard of this album was a snippet on the radio saying how it had topped the album charts in New Zealand (Runga's homeland) for a whole year. And while that in itself doesn't always guarantee a top-class album, Runga has surpassed herself and released a record of incredible beauty.
What strikes many about Runga is the unusual clarity of her voice. Nothing is muffled or difficult to decipher. You can hear every sylable, even those that are soft as a whisper.
Melody wise, there's barely a pop album this year to compare. Runga mixes things up between heartfelt ditties to loved ones and more wide-ranging guitar-based tracks to please a wider audience too.
Although sometimes a couple of her tunes could be straight off a Carpenter's album, Runga has succeeded in creating an entirely up-lifting work that puts her right at the top of the pile of leading female vocalists.
Deep and meaningful it isn't, but if you're after clear, creamy vocals, a voice like honey and some absolutely glorious gentle swinging hits this is for you.
The bonus tracks make this even more worthwhile with the sublime Gravity toward the end of the disk one of the most immaculate recording conceptions of the year.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, 15 May 2004
By Mrs. L. Huxford "elf2001" (UK) - See all my reviews
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Until recently,I had never heard of Bic Runga before, her name appeared in an 'other artists you may like' list. I heard 'Sway' and liked it immediately. In fact, I liked it enough to buy a copy of 'Beautiful Collision' It can be risky buying an album on the strength of one song, but this time it was no mistake.

Bic's songs soar with fluctuating emotion from the thrill of love,hope and joy,to sorrow.

First of all is the simple, acoustic track 'When I See You Smile' Bic sings soulfully whilst strumming the guitar, it's gorgeous, and even makes me question my choice of exit song for my forthcoming wedding.The style changes swiftly in the following song 'Get Some Sleep' which is bright and lively with a catchy beat. 'Something Good' is softer than 'Get Some Sleep' it has background vocals which adds a good quality to it.(Well, I appreciate BGVs anyway!) 'Honest Goodbyes' touches on melancholy with a piano, it's tune is quite catchy and the song does boast a good strings arrangement. 'She Left on a Monday' is soft and regretful with gentle lyrics in the verses and a lovely cacophany of instruments.'Listening For The Weather' is a very sunny, hopeful song starting with a harmonica, and a happy theme, Neil Finn, former 'Crowded House' vocalist accompanies Bic in the chorus. It's an uplifting song: "...never be afraid of change..." ' Counting The Days' is a more slow, and contemplative song with a banjo and a clarinet giving a very slight jazz twinge.'Gravity' is lead by a piano and reminds me of Nerina Pallot (if you like Bic Runga, try Nerina Pallot, her music has some similarities). A good, dreamy song. The last track is bonus track 'Sway' from Bic's debut album, 'Drive'. 'Sway' is a heartfelt plea to her beloved to stay, and she pleads her case, again a good line up of instruments accompany her...beautiful.

Bic's soft voice lulls the listener into a sense of calm, whilst also arousing happy vibes which will lift you into a good mood.This is undeniably an artist with talent, she has written the lyrics and music herself, which is a refreshing change from artists who rely on others to write their songs. Bic is a talent worth discovering and hopefully her new album will make people aware of her great talent.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Crouching Tiger Hidden Wonder, 29 Mar 2004
Bic Runga is a name hat means very little to us in the UK, thankfully that is about to change. Sarah Mclachlan is the only person I can think to compare her to, songs with simple yet interesting lyrics and melodies that just seem to flow along, but not half as depressing. Bic Runga has the type of voice that can carry as song, the is no more obvious than on “When I See You Smile,” which is just Runga and her guitar although you won’t believe it the first time you hear it. The albums strongest songs are “Get Some Sleep,” “Election Night,” and “Beautiful Collision.” Through out the album you can feel Runga’s Asian influences, and this is something that separates her out from the wave of female talent available at the moment, Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse etc… Bic Runga is a colossal talent, with a great flair for song writing, and attention-grabbing and beautiful voice. Bic Runga should not be ignored, possibly the best album of the year so far.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely lovely lovely
I first heard of Bic Runga in 2003. We were on holiday in New Zealand, on a lovely spring day, driving to a vineyard. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rose's Dad

1.0 out of 5 stars Totally, totally disappointing!
God New Zealand must be a very boring place, and New Zelanders must be very easy to please if this is their best selling album of all time! Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2006 by crusty

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
I heard the song Sway at the end of the film American Pie and i was transfixed. I had to know who sang the song. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2005 by Michael John Romaniw

5.0 out of 5 stars comlpletely gorgeous
one of my favourite albums and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys listening to something easy going and relaxing but with a twist. Read more
Published on 27 Jul 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Massive Hit
Bic Runga is fantastic, there's no doubt about that. She's calming and creative, and some songs on this album really give me the shivers. Read more
Published on 8 May 2005 by T. Williamson

5.0 out of 5 stars great artist and songwriter
I first heard Bic Runga back when I was still in the philippines (way back 1999), and i've loved her music since then! Read more
Published on 21 Jul 2004 by kenduh

5.0 out of 5 stars Re-appraisal - Still absolutely beautiful
My original review of this delightful album in April got inexplicably mangled in transmission, and is consequently not very easy to read, for which I apologise. Read more
Published on 4 Jul 2004 by Mr. R. B. Ager

5.0 out of 5 stars Just brilliant
I first got in to Bic from "Sway" as played on the film "American Pie"

I went and bought this album and it is fantastic. Read more

Published on 22 Jun 2004 by mestonf

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressed
I purchased this CD on the strength of listening to one song but was hoping to find another one I heard also. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars A rare talent
I spent time in NZ a few years ago, where Bic Runga happens to be the largest selling local artist ever- an accolade which I honestly feel is entirely deserved. Read more
Published on 12 May 2004 by M. Cassidy

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