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| | Hey Eugene! | | | Music Artist : | | Pink Martini | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Heinz Records | | Release Date : | | 2007-05-15 | | Store Price : | | $19.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $14.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Everywhere
2. Tempo Perdido
3. Mar Desconocido
4. Taya Tan
5. City of Night
6. Ojala
7. Bukra Wba'do [Tomorrow and the Day After]
8. Cante e Dance
9. Hey Eugene
10. Syracuse
11. Dosvedanya Mio Bombino
12. Tea for Two [From No No Nanette]
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 Hey Eugene!
Submitted on: 2009-04-26 |
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| Again, what can I say? This is by far the best group and another fine recording by them. I found Pink Martini by mistake one day several years ago, and I still love them. |
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great entertainment
Submitted on: 2009-04-24 |
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| Although perhaps not as well known as "Paris Combo", the artists involved with "Pink Martini" are a refreshing group that continues to grow in their musical expressions...enjoy their music. |
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songs with ageless beauty and elegance
Submitted on: 2009-01-12 |
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Pink Martini still just doesn't get the amount of critical recognition and fan praise that they deserve--oh sure, they've done well; but they really are above and beyond special. This album, called Hey Eugene!, captures Pink Martini doing what comes naturally for them--making great music that is ageless and well arranged. The quality of the sound is excellent and the artwork is equally good. The liner notes provide the song lyrics, song credits and many pictures to enjoy.
The album starts with "Everywhere;" the strings and harp begin this number and when China Forbes comes in to sing the lyrics this number takes flight! "Everywhere" is a strikingly good love ballad that is both tender and passionate at once. China Forbes also co-wrote this song; and "Everywhere" is a major highlight of this album. Listen for "Tempo Perdido (Lost Time);" this somewhat Cuban sounding number delights me and the chorus in the background harmonizes to perfection. The brass is well used on "Tempo Perdido." China Forbes sings the lyrics very well and the Jefferson High School Gospel Choir helps to enhance the romantic quality of "Tempo Perdido."
"Taya Tan" showcases what Pink Martini can do when they let their imaginations loose--"Taya Tan" is an adorable ballad sung mostly in Japanese and it charms me. The English is easy enough to understand, of course, but the Asian qualities of this tune and the Japanese lyrics elude me--not that this detracts from the artistic quality of the number. I think you'll like "Taya Tan" especially since the liner notes translate the Japanese lyrics into English.
"Ojalá" features Pink Martini singing in French as Pink Martini performs this romantic tune beyond perfection! The French lyrics add an element of elegance; I always thought that French was THE elegant language. "Ojalá" mixes in a few Latin elements (like the horn solo in the middle of the number) and this enhances "Ojalá" even more.
"Hey Eugene," the title track, begins with a very mellow arrangement that relaxes you; and when China Forbes comes in to sing it's all very well done. Tracey Harris and Dorcas Smith do great on backup vocals, too. "Hey Eugene" has Pink Martini doing it all with style and class. There's another gem in "Syracuse;" the drums and percussion at the very beginning mesh well with the piano and the singers harmonize wonderfully.
The album ends with Pink Martini performing "Tea For Two." We first hear the rarely sung opening lyrics by China Forbes; and then Pink Martini goes into the main portion of the song which many people know very well even today. Jimmy Scott also helps with extra vocals, humming right along with China Forbes on "Tea For Two." "Tea For Two" is a perfect ending for this album; the slow tempo is most romantic and the musical arrangement is extremely elegant.
Fans of Pink Martini almost certainly have this album already--it was an instant classic collection of enduring songs and ballads. If you like classic pop vocals you will like this album even though some of these songs may be unfamiliar to you; and people who like songs in foreign languages will appreciate quite a few of the tunes on this CD.
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Hey Eugene!
Submitted on: 2009-01-06 |
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| Excellent music. This group, Pink Martini, goes all out to use the correct accent when singing foreign songs and it really makes a difference. |
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Pink Martini Keeps Getting Better!
Submitted on: 2008-11-21 |
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| I was hesitant to buy this CD because I was afraid that by the third time around, the Pink Martini style would be getting a little tired and faded, but my goodness -- I was so wrong! Every track on this CD is brilliant. Amazingly, China Forbes is a more confident singer than ever, and the sequencing, compositions, arrangements and musicianship are as magical and as clever as can be. It's enough to make me want to move to Portland! |
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