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Pieces In A Modern Style - William Orbit

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4 May 27th, 2001 

9 Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful

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Offers a unique interpretation of classical music .

Disadvantages:
Can blend too easily into the background .

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William Orbit's 'Pieces In A Modern Style' is an innovative, pioneering, briiliant album. If you are expecting such pieces as Ferry Corsten's Remix of 'Barber's Adagio For Strings' then you should not buy this album because the music on it bears little resemblance to the popular dance version.

However, you should buy it if you have an open minded approach to classical music, because in my opinion that is the genre to which this album belongs. Others would disagree, such as the directors of the classical music chart who for some reason believe that this album does not fit the classical genre.

William Orbit has taken several classical pieces by well known composers (such as Beethoven, Satie and Barber) and arranged them in his own, individual modern style. Some have been arranged with subtlety, such as 'Barber's Adagio For Strings', and don't sound particularly different compared to the originals.

Others are more adventurous, such as 'Cavellera Rusticana'. They still sound like the originals whilst at the same time being innovative, creative and very different.

Each piece on this album is interesting. Understanding how Orbit has modified the original sound of each piece is what makes this a fascinating album to listen to.

It is best to listen to this album after being already familiar with the original pieces. Otherwise you will not appreciate how clever it is. However to a person who is not familiar with classical music this album may make it more accessible.

'Pieces In A Modern Style' would make good background music if it wasn't so engaging.
 

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innocent 27.05.2001 01:06

Might have to get this, Willaim Orbit's Barber's Adagio For Strings mix is one of the best euphoric dance records of recent years. In my opinion he's one of the best artist/producers around at the moment, the mixing & creativity is second to none. Great opinion, hope to see lots more from you. Graham

Excelle 27.05.2001 00:38

Sounds like a great CD - I've heard many good things about it. It's possible I might prefer Barber's original, but we'll have to see. And things blending into the background makes it a perfect album for night-time listening I think! Great second op!

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Pieces In A Modern Style - William Orbit - review by mikeydred

Advantages: Perfect Execution and some interesting obscurities
Disadvantages: The Real versions of all the pieces sound better

Pieces In A Modern Style - William Orbit - review by mikeydred mikeydred 12.03.2001 · Read review
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Pieces In A Modern Style - William Orbit - review by dan7hughes

Advantages: Good modernised collection of dance music.
Disadvantages: Maybe not what people expect from William Orbit

Pieces In A Modern Style - William Orbit - review by dan7hughes dan7hughes 21.09.2000 · Read review
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Pieces In A Modern Style - William Orbit - review by KingHerrod

Advantages: Some great original work
Disadvantages: Somewtracks

Pieces In A Modern Style - William Orbit - review by KingHerrod KingHerrod 30.01.2001 (30.01.2001) · Read review
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Pieces In A Modern Style - William Orbit - review by combat_claire

Advantages: great to listen to
Disadvantages: none

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