Emotion & Commotion Participated by Jeff Beck Studio : Rhino Records by Rhino Records Release Date : 2010-04-13 Publisher : Rhino Records Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days EAN : 0081227981105 UPC : 081227981105 Avg. Customer Rating:(based on 115 reviews)
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Editorial Reviews for 'Emotion & Commotion'
Product Description
For his first studio album in seven years, Grammy-winning guitarist Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso accompanied by a handpicked cast of talented musicians, as well as several songs accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra. Rhino unleashes the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer s restless genius with EMOTION & COMMOTION. Beck recorded EMOTION & COMMOTION late last year at Sarm Studios in London with award-winning producers Steve Lipson and Trevor Horn. To create the album s diverse sound, Beck used a number of musicians, including appearances by frequent collaborators Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Jason Rebello (keyboards), and Tal Wilkenfeld (bass). The album also includes contributions from a trio of singers: Imelda May ('Lilac Wine'), Olivia Safe ('Elegy For Dunkirk'), and Grammy-winner Joss Stone ('I Put A Spell On You' and 'There s No Other Me'). To complement the innovative tones he coaxes from his guitar, Beck recorded with a 64-piece orchestra on songs that range from Puccini s immortal aria 'Nessun Dorma' and Elegy For Dunkirk from the film Atonement to 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' from The Wizard Of Oz and Jeff Buckley s interpretation of 'Corpus Christi Carol.' Beck says the idea of pairing his guitar with an orchestra evolved from the version of Gustav Mahler s Symphony No. 5 he recorded a few years ago. 'It turned out amazingly well, but I didn t want to commit to an entire album of classical music. What appealed to me instead was the idea of bringing together these seemingly contradictory sounds on different kinds of nonclassical music.' In addition to the orchestral pieces, EMOTION & COMMOTION showcases a number of original compositions. For 'Hammerhead,' Beck fires the rocker s opening salvo through his wah-wah pedal before falling into a deep groove carved out by the rhythm section and horn arrangement. At the opposite end of the sonic spectrum, the airy arrangement that elevates 'Never Alone' provides a wide-angle soundscape for Beck s imagination to freely explore the high-flying melody. Before launching a world tour to support EMOTION & COMMOTION, Beck will unite with Eric Clapton in February for a series of exclusive shows in London, New York City, Toronto, and Montreal. The guitarists both former members of the Yardbirds will play separately before taking the stage to perform together. After the shows with Clapton, Beck will play South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, and Japan before returning to America for the U.S. leg of the tour starting mid-April and including an appearance at the New Orleans Jazz Festival on May 1. For Beck, the new album and tour follows in the wake of a triumphant 2009 his most successful year ever. Among the many highlights were a sold-out world tour; his second induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the release of the platinum-selling Performing This Week... Live At Ronnie Scott s, which earned a Grammy nomination for 'A Day In The Life'; and magnificent performances with his band at the 25th Anniversary Concert of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden.
Customer Reviews for 'Emotion & Commotion'
Mellow and jazzy
Great easy listening - very thoughtfully done, and there's no doubt of Beck's guitar mastery; Orchestra addition not overly done, but female vocalists are a bit much and distract from the overall message. Would have preferred a full instrumental album.
Yes, Jeff Beck
I never thought I would be a Jeff Beck fan, but after reading numerous reviews and coming across the word
"overwrought" in many reviews I thought I would give it a try...especially with that line up of female
vocalists.I like overwrought and I Put A Spell On You does Nina proud.
Good for you Jeff Beck for reaching out to a wider audience.
Spectacular!
This is Beck at his finest. I had just had the rare chance to see him in Indianapolis and then bought the music for myself. My favorite: Hammerhead. Beautiful and so Beck(I'm a child of the 60s and early 70s and I always come away missing Hendrix). As a vocalist, I am so thrilled to hear his respect and 'Discovery" of the power of voice-especially that of a woman. Joss Stone's 'I put a spell on you' is delightful but listen closely to the operatic arias in several other choice pieces. Beck has actually gotten even better with time. He has really moved out of his familiar zone by including these powerful women. I can imagine him actually having fun. If you should ever get the chance to see him
live-go! 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' took my breath away. Buy this music! You won't regret it!
'Emotion And Commotion' by Jeff Beck Review
One of Jeff's best albums ever which display's this great musicians incredible ability of 'feel' and 'touch' of his chosen instrunent. Each note is played from his heart with deep stiring emotion; and commotion that hits you like a hurricane in the night.
A rare communion of artist, instrument and listener
Word's completely fail me with Beck's latest creation. By far, the majority of popular music ever produced with the illustrious Fender Stratocaster has been aggressive, driving, rock. This sweetest of instruments very close in my mind to a Stradivarius, is capable of astounding feel, subtlety, and depth. It is very rare that a rock guitarist transcends all the hype and glamour of his role and connects so sweetly with an instrument like Jeff has in E&C. All the speed and technical prowess in the world doesn't hold a candle to a musician who becomes one with their instrument and produces a rare moment of emotional bliss in the listener. I was completely overwhelmed and moved to tears by the many such moments Jeff has given us in this album.
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