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I think I'm in shock. That music video is extraordinary. Now I'm really annoyed that I can't attend the RAH concert.
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Great!!!!!!!
Also I loved in the second video the renditions of the Out of africa theme.
Nice to see Barry working again.
First, news of Shire scoring a major motion picture, now this...wonderful
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Audio samples of the various songs on the album:
http://www.thetentenors.com/recordings/new/index.html
I know 30 second sound clips don't do the music justice, but upon first listen I must express mild disappointment with some of the new arrangements of existing music, particularly the two Bond songs. I will reserve final judgement until I get the CD on Saturday (for once Australia seems to be getting something before the rest of the world  ).
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Ignore my previous post. I got the CD today, and am more than happy with the music. The only track I'm not entirely happy with is You Only Live Twice. I know it is good to have fresh interpretations of original music, but this particular interpretation just doesn't impress me.
On a related note, I was most happy to read a promo card within the CD case stating that the Ten Tenors will be doing a "Here's to the Heroes" tour of Australia in January/February 2007. I suppose there's sweet  all chance that John Barry will make an appearance, but I'll take what I can get.
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One more thing. The Ten Tenors performed the title track from the album this morning on the 'Sunrise' program (a sort of Australian 'Good Morning America'). During the post-performance interview, special mention was made of John Barry, which I thought was really cool. Another thing that amazed me was that, despite the confines of the studio, the group (which, being ten pieces, takes up a bit of space) sounded absolutely amazing. I definitely am looking forward to their Australian tour next year.
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Ignore my previous post. I got the CD today, and am more than happy with the music. The only track I'm not entirely happy with is You Only Live Twice. I know it is good to have fresh interpretations of original music, but this particular interpretation just doesn't impress me.
And what are your comments on "We Have All The Time In The World" and the Zimmer thing?
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And what are your comments on "We Have All The Time In The World" and the Zimmer thing?
I've heard some criticism of the interpretation of WHATTITW, but it's a load of bollocks as far as I'm concerned. The Ten Tenors were never going to be able to compete with Louis Armstrong, and they don't try. They've put their own spin on the song, and I respect that.
As for the Gladiator Suite, it's the type of gloriously over the top arrangement I love. It really ends the album with a bang!
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I've heard some criticism of the interpretation of WHATTITW, but it's a load of bollocks as far as I'm concerned. The Ten Tenors were never going to be able to compete with Louis Armstrong, and they don't try. They've put their own spin on the song, and I respect that.
As for the Gladiator Suite, it's the type of gloriously over the top arrangement I love. It really ends the album with a bang!
Michael,
Could you please give us the names of those who are credited as conductor/arranger etc. on that album? Thanks!
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All tracks are conducted by Nicholas Dodd, who also did the orchestral arrangements (except for 'We Have All the Time in the World', which was arranged by Steven Baker). The other arrangement credits are as follows:
Just to See Each Other Again
Arrangement: Craig Hendry and Steven Baker
Vocal Arrangement: Craig Hendry
Here's to the Heroes
Arrangement: Simon Franglen
Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker
Buongiorno Principessa
Arrangement: Steven Baker
Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker and Shannon Brown
There'll Come a Day
Arrangement/Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker
We Have All the Time in the World
Arrangement/Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker, Shannon Brown and Michael Manikus
Places
Arrangement/Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker and Shannon Brown
Les Choristes
Arrangement: Steven Baker
Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker, Shannon Brown and Michael Manikus
You Only Live Twice
Arrangement/Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker and Craig Hendry
Tick All the Days Off One by One
Arrangement/Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker and Michael Manikus
Somewhere in Time
Arrangement: Simon Franglen
Vocal Arrangement: Craig Hendry, Steven Baker, Shannon Brown and Michael Manikus
Who Wants to Live Forever
Arrangement: Craig Hendry and Simon Franglen
Vocal Arrangement: Craig Hendry
Now We Are Free
Arrangement: Simon Franglen and Shannon Brown
Vocal Arrangement: Shannon Brown
Il Gladiatore
Arrangement: Simon Franglen, Steven Baker and Shannon Brown
Vocal Arrangement: Steven Baker and Shannon Brown
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Thank you, Michael, this was very useful!
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