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 David GarrettDavid Garrett Release Date: 2009 06 02 Running Time: 44:21 Label: Decca Rating:  |
Taking his career out of the world of Nigel Kennedy and into the realm of Twelve Girls Band and other flashy "spectacle" acts, David Garrett's self-titled album from 2009 emphasizes the classically arranged rock and pop numbers from his repertoire with a handful of familiar and true classical pieces thrown in. This American release was launched with a large television commercial campaign and is compiled from two British releases, 2007's Virtuoso and 2008's Encore. The big attractions are Garrett's orchestrated cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" (frantic and showy with crunchy guitar) and his own composition "Chelsea Girl" (one sappy and sentimental step away from Frank Mills' "Music Box Dancer"). Check "Smooth Criminal" and you'll be able to imagine what the rest of the rock covers sound like, all of them "turned up to eleven" and played with fury. Purists will rightfully run in horror, but even if he's prone to cheese and marketed as "the David Beckham of the classical scene," he's more the Eddie Van Halen of bowed instruments and could influence young violin students accordingly. David Jeffries, All Music Guide
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in G minor ("L'estate," | Vivaldi | 2:38 |
| 2 | Nothing Else Matters, song | Ulrich, Hetfield | 3:31 |
| 3 | He's a Pirate (as used in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's | Badelt, Zimmer | 3:02 |
| 4 | Smooth Criminal, song | Jackson | 3:07 |
| 5 | Csárdás, for violin & orchestra | Monti | 3:24 |
| 6 | Who Wants To Live Forever? | May | 4:08 |
| 7 | Thunderstruck, song | Young, Young | 3:07 |
| 8 | Ain't No Sunshine, song | Withers | 2:41 |
| 9 | Carmen Fantaisie, for violin & orchestra (after Bizet) | Bizet | 4:15 |
| 10 | Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068~Air | Bach | 3:38 |
| 11 | Zorba the Greek, film score~Zorba's Dance | Theodorakis | 2:34 |
| 12 | Chelsea Girl, for violin | Garrett, Heijden | 2:45 |
| 13 | Rock Prelude, for violin | Heijden, Garrett | 3:22 |
| 14 | Duelin' Banjos (Feuding Banjos) | Smith | 2:09 |
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floridabeaches  3 |
Mon Oct 26 2009 11:34:59 |
| David Garrett is truly a gifted violinist who can play with great technical accuracy and passion some of the most beautiful classical pieces by Paganini, Dvorak, and more. We just saw him perform at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. Both evenings are sold out and he closed with standing ovation from a very diverse audience. His charm and talent add up to something you will want to go back and enjoy again. We will see much more of David Garrett in the US and I highly recommend you check out his tour schedule and reserve your tickets now. You will not be disappointed. We also had two teenage daughters with us and they loved him. He is an inspiration for all to enjoy the beauty of music! | ||
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