Finally finished listening to it: Great. Fills in the holes of Soul Cages, tells what feels like a neat story. I couldn't be happier. Do I think it will sell well? No idea, but I want to go see this show/concert/whatever. I'm a fan. Then again, I thought the lute album was pretty great too. On Wed, Sep 25, 2013 at 3:17 PM, <BBredice@aol.com> wrote:
** ** Buy deluxe CD from Amazon, immediately download it, listen to it once, put it aside, and when the CD arrives in a few days, put it away and don't bother opening it. This thing is good for one listening.
Bill
In a message dated 9/25/2013 1:29:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ross@rossviner.com writes:
Thanks Holly,****
Is there any real difference between the two versions of “Practical Arrangement” on the Amazon deluxe version?****
I can’t decide whether it’s worth waiting out for the three additional tracks, or if I should truck on down to my local HMV and get the 17 track version.****
The other thing I’m curious about is any difference in packaging.****
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*From:* police-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto: police-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] *On Behalf Of *Holly Mollo *Sent:* September-25-13 8:36 AM *To:* SDFT *Subject:* [Police] The Last Ship****
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Hi All,****
While my CD has yet to arrive from Amazon, they have released the MP3 version to my Amazon Cloud Player, and I just finished listening to all 20 tracks. ****
While I find it musically wonderful, I wonder if it will ever really make it to Broadway. It doesn't sound like a Broadway musical; I think it's too Geordie for American tastes!****
I can see it being successful on the London stage -- there are many references that will resonate with British audiences. ****
For example, the whole song about Isembard King Brunell will not register with 99.9% of Americans; the only reason I know who he was is because I watch a lot of BBC America!****
Also, I enjoy British folk music; many Americans do not. The romantic ballad is beautiful and has a universal message, ****
but it would undoubtedly be eschewed for the rock'n'roll number! (which is great, by the way, but not on a par with the ballad.)****
I love his lyrics (although these are mostly dark) because they presuppose that the listener will understand what he has to say, ****
and his rhythms and schemes are so clever, I just shake my head at his mad skills! ****
The music does indeed reference the Soul Cages -- he actually sings about the Soul Cages ****
in one number! -- but that is completely fine with me. As far as I'm concerned, that was some of his finest work.****
This is also a fine work, which I really enjoyed listening to, and will enjoy many times over, but it isn't terribly commercial.****
But what a refreshing break from the trashy pop that passes as music nowadays! ****
There are no gimmicks or needless noise; just *music*. Really good music.****
My grade for this CD? I give it an A+, but that's me. I hope others will enjoy it as much as I did.****
Can't wait to hear what you all think! ****
Have a great week!****
Holly****
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