Every year or two somebody from the classical world gets the bright idea to record a classical album with a little something extra for the groundlings: some percussion, some sound effects, maybe some strings. Sometimes the result is insulting, sometimes it's just gilding the lily, and sometimes it works. Carmine Meo, however, sidesteps this problematic phenomenon altogether by making up its own classical music and then turning it into pop. That's right, most of the numbers on the album, even though they sound like lush, ...
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Every year or two somebody from the classical world gets the bright idea to record a classical album with a little something extra for the groundlings: some percussion, some sound effects, maybe some strings. Sometimes the result is insulting, sometimes it's just gilding the lily, and sometimes it works. Carmine Meo, however, sidesteps this problematic phenomenon altogether by making up its own classical music and then turning it into pop. That's right, most of the numbers on the album, even though they sound like lush, romantic arias, are originals. And despite the disheveled-hair packaging of Emma Shapplin and the truly bad poem she contributes to the liner notes, it works. Why? Because Shapplin, notwithstanding her less-than-opera-caliber voice, sings with absolute conviction, and because her team is determined to entertain. So what if "Cuor Senza Sange" borrows its opening from Peter Gabriel, or if the synthesizer from "Favola Breve" is right off of Who's Next? None of that matters because "Spente le Stelle" truly reaches for the stars, and so do many of the other tracks. To be sure, the classical music aficionado is going to hear this album as slightly "off" in much the same way that "Adiemus," for all of its glorious aspirations, sounds slightly "off." But the composers, producers, and Shapplin are to be congratulated on creating something better than the alt-rock perversities and syrupy ballads that seem to have dominated the airwaves. Excelsior! [The U.K. edition includes 12 tracks.] ~ Kurt Keefner, Rovi
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Add this copy of Carmine Meo to cart. $123.14, new condition, Sold by Entertainment by Post - UK rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BRISTOL, SOUTH GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by EMI Music Distribution.
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Add this copy of Carmine Meo to cart. $6.39, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by EMI Music Distribution.
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Fair. Disc(s) and case show moderate signs of wear and tear. All items include the original case and artwork. All items ship Mon-Fri. Disc(s) have been resurfaced using a professional-grade machine. Case shows moderate wear and tear. All items include the original case and artwork. All items ship Mon-Fri.
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Good. Disc holder 'teeth' are partially broken. Case/disc are scratched but it shouldnt affect playback. Ex price sticker on case. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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Very good. Includes disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork. May show slight wear. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality.
Add this copy of Carmine Meo to cart. $21.90, like new condition, Sold by MYBOOKSNME rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from MIAMI GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by EMI Music Distribution.
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Fine in good packaging. Originally released: 1997. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY: This sale is for ( Music CD s SET OF 1 Discs). This Disc contains (no visible Scratches) This CD Case top cover or cover tab are (Good) CD s Holding tab is (Good). This case is not Missing Cover pamphlet. if you ve received the item and you are not at most 65% satisfied with this item, return the item
Add this copy of Carmine Meo 3 movie & Radio Songs to cart. $113.80, good condition, Sold by MYBOOKSNME rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from MIAMI GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES.
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Good in good packaging. MUSIC DISC (B052623CD UPC #724349993723) this sale is for a (set of 1 disc). This disc is in a good physical condition. This disc has minor visible Scratches. The disc case is in good condition. The disc case in the tab is in good condition. The top s cover and the tab cover are in good condition. The disc is holding tab is in good condition. The pamphlet is including.
Add this copy of Carmine Meo to cart. $16.35, good condition, Sold by Nomade Stores, ships from CIudad de Buenos Aires, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, published by EMI.
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Good in good packaging. Titulo: Carmine Meo Artista: Emma Shapplin Nos encontramos a su disposicion. Cualquier duda o consulta sera respondida a la brevedad.
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