Adagio - Charlie Mariano

Advantages: Great sixties classics.
Disadvantages: Too varied to play as an album.

.... This has the original and best Percy Sledge song (best to forget the Michael Bolton cover). Groovin’ is a very relaxed motown tune with a nice harmonica melody throughout. The album ends with the full length version of Adagio for strings including the Charlie Sheen narration from the film. This is a good compilation of late 60s songs. I wish it were a little larger. It would also be nice to have an un-tampered version of Adagio for strings. This is probably best for putting on individual tracks when you’re in the mood as it a short and very varied album. There are two other CDs released by the composer Georges Delerue called Platoon. One features the original score of Platoon (1987), the other his original scores of both Platoon and Salvador (1995), including some music that was written for but never used in the film. I have not heard... Read review

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Advantages: great to listen to
Disadvantages: none

...Wow what a great cd that i have purchased by William Orbit, it is called Pieces in a Modern Style and also includes his top ten hit Barber's Adagio for Strings, this is classical music as has never been heard before, it is inspiring and easy to listen to. He has come up with an album which is diverse and is essential listening for everyone. Pieces in a modern style and Barber's Adagio for strings are not the only cds that he has been involved with recently, he also produced another masterpiece with madonna's American Pie.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Excellent tracks
Disadvantages: No Disadvantages

...I am a great fan of Tiesto. I think he truly is the best. Parade of the Athletes is perfectly done, the way it just flows from one track to the next is of excellence. My favourite track of them all is "Adagio for Strings" Playing it at the loudest I can, at home or in car opens a doorway to the listener so you can tune right into the beats and be transformed into a world of euphoria. It is fantastic how an old piece of any music of any genre can be transformed into a modern day trance mix and this is especially true of Adagio For Strings. Originally a very classical composition, yet when Tiesto mixed this music he brought it to life giving it a whole new identity without losing its originality. It is of no wonder that Tiesto has come so far in his field. He has a talent that is exceptional I would definitely recommend this... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful