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Music : In My Life
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In My Life by: George Martin |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0008811184124 Label: Mca Manufacturer: Mca Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Mca Release Date: October 20, 1998 Studio: Mca Sales Rank: 15869 MPN: 11841 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: There used to be a section in every record store labeled "Personalities." It was where often painful renderings of contemporary pop hits by the likes of Sebastian Cabot and Mae West could be found biding their time until Rhino Records' Golden Throats series could gleefully discover them. In My Life is a Personality Record with two crucial distinctions: a surprisingly low pain threshold and Sir George Martin. Deciding to make a farewell album on his own terms, the gentlemanly former Beatles producer gathered an eclectic crowd of "heroes and friends" (Jeff Beck, Jim Carrey, Phil Collins, Sean Connery, Billy Connolly, Celine Dion, Goldie Hawn, Vanessa Mae, Bobby McFerrin, Robin Williams, and John Williams) to cover a selection of Fab Four tunes. There are surprising revelations throughout. Carrey displays a vocal prowess as elastic as his face--and a good deal more refined--on "I Am the Walrus". Instrumental showcases include Beck's subtle tonal explorations of "A Day in the Life," and Vanessa Mae and John Williams milking the latent classicism from "Because" and "Here Comes the Sun," respectively. And then there's the overly competent MOR ("Here, There and Everywhere" by Dion, Collins's "Golden Slumbers," "Carry That Weight," and "The End"), and one big disappointment (McFerrin and Williams's "Come Together" succumbs to the latter's incessant vocal mugging). This recording recalls Martin's early larks with Peter Sellers and the Goons one moment (Hawn's breathy nightclub lark on "A Hard Day's Night," Connolly's ringmaster turn on "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite"), and reveals his own sentimental heart the next (Connery's restrained reading of "In My Life," Martin's own compositions, "Friends and Lovers" and "Pepperland Suite"). An odd, yet decidedly dignified final memento from the man who earned a Knighthood being the "Fifth Beatle." --Jerry McCulley Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Worth the $$$$.Great CD - recommended by a friend - if you would have told me before that Goldie Hawn and Jim Carey could sing, I would not have believe you - great song choices with the perfect person singing it - thank you! Rating:  - Leave those headphones where you left them GeorgeThe sticker on the CD says "Some of the greatest Beatles songs performed with Heroes and Friends.." What it should have said was "Some of the greatest Beatles songs butchered by people who should stick to their day jobs.." Don't get me wrong, I'm a big Beatles fan but I don't have a problem with cover versions - check out the excellent set of covers on the "I Am Sam" soundtrack for evidence. This collection however is just mismatched and ill advised. Whilst you could argue that the songs are strong enough to withstand even the battering that Messrs Connolly, Carey and Williams (Robin) inflict on them. However, those lovely songs weren't designed to be thrashed into submission by three "comedians" or given the sickly ... Read More: Rating: - It was greatWonderful CD. All festivities ceased to listen and experience the music. This CD will never get old and will be timeless like the Beatles. Rating:  - A very good collection of Beatles CoversGeorge Martin did a wonderful job selecting unusual artists to do their own renditions of Beatles songs. The genre-bending and instantly recognizable vocal talent make this a very enjoyable album. Jim Carrey's take on "I Am the Walrus", in particular is not to be missed. My only gripe is that there are two or three duds hidden amongst the generally excellent score. Rating:  - Fun with PopHow can anyone take this seriously? How could anyone take these original Beatles releases seriously? It's all about fun, as is most of pop music. Not sure what all the fuss is about. Sampling should help you make up your mind one way or the other. Like all music you can "Take it or leave it my good man, take it or leave it." The LOVE release answers the question regarding Mr. Martin's taste and talent...and quite nicely, thank you. |
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