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| What you're about to read is a collection of pointers to some of the music I've discovered on the iTunes Music Store, music I like enough that I want to share it. If you're an iPod owner and an iTunes fan (and if you aren't, what are you doing here?), maybe you'll find something new. Click on any of the CD covers to bounce over to the store and sample a few tracks. And then maybe stop by my other blog for a few well chosen words (and maybe a random snark or two). | 
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Fri, 01 Apr 2005 |
| Etterna / Emma Shapplin | |
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There are so many ways this album could have gone wrong. Condider the
recipe: Start with one young French singer and have her perform 14th
century Italian music. Add a full orchestra and choir. Mix well and
garnish with a few audio effects, like the ocean sounds on
Aedeus.
And hope like hell you haven't overshadowed the solo vocals with all
that production.
I'm not quite sure of the result, although Ms. Shapplin has a truly lovely voice. I've seen a few reviews that compare her to Sarah Brightman. Personally, I find Emma Shapplin's singing to be both warmer and sweeter. But I'd love the chance to hear her sing something more contemporary. They just don't write new 14th century Italian music any more. |
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