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 | Title : The Look of Love
Author : Diana Krall
Release Date : 20010918
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $18.98
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Editorial Reviews :
The Look of Love doesn't tamper with Diana Krall's ongoing success, continuing the emphasis on romantic ballads and embracing them with lush string arrangements. At the core, of course, is Krall's voice. She's developing into one of the great torch singers, with an approach that's both direct and subtly nuanced, true to the song and yet deeply personal. There's a combination of restraint and drama here, as Krall ranges from the confident to the wistful, from loss to playful insinuation, as each song requires. 'Cry Me a River' is bittersweet triumph, while 'Love Letters' and 'Maybe You'll Be There' maintain the most tenuous emotional hold, at once fragile and resilient. 'Besame Mucho' and 'Dancing in the Dark' are sultry romances wafted on light Latin beats. The songs develop their intimacy in the setting of Krall's quartet, which usually includes bassist Christian McBride and drummer Peter Erskine and several fine guitarists, most frequently Russell Malone. They're a superb complement to her voice and piano, and the close communication carries through the depth and sheen added by Claus Ogerman's rich orchestrations.
Buyer Reviews :
I usually will not add my review if a CD or book or video has already lots of reviews. I mean: what is left to say?
I felt, however, after reading about 20 reviews of Diana Krall's new THE LOOK OF LOVE that I wanted to write what is obviously a minority point of view. I LOVED this album. It reminded me of the Frank Sinatra 'theme' albums like 'Only The Lonely' where all the songs on the disc were of one mood. Here is Krall singing one gorgeous love song after another, accompanying herself, as always, on the piano with a small jazz combo and backed by a studio orchestra and the London Symphony. The orchestrations are lush, the sound on the CD is terrific and Krall is singing like I've never heard her sing. Every number is tops and done in Krall's signature throaty, sexy, husky style.
I especially enjoyed Schwartz and Dietz's 'Dancing in the Dark' which is, in my opinion, one of the finest pop songs of all time and which cannot be allowed to be forgotten. Since the horrors of September 11, alot of songs with first rate lyrics take on all new meanings and here is a song which says, 'We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here/Time hurries by/We're here and gone.'
This is a cuddle by the fireside with someone you love album. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(by stuart howard)
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