Marcus Miller - Silver Rain
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Artist: Marcus MillerEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-04-12
Music Label: Koch Records
Soundtracks:
- Intro Duction
- Bruce Lee
- La Villette
- Behind The Smile
- Frankenstein
- Moonlight Sonata
- Boogie On Reggae Woman
- Paris (Interlude)
- Silver Rain
- Make Up My Mind
- Girls And Boys
- Sophisticated Lady
- Power Of Soul
- Outro Duction
- If Only For One Night
Music reviews of Silver Rain
Music Review: NEW chapter for Marcus Miller's solo career
Rating: 4 Stars
I feel compelled to add an opinion on Marcus's new album, "Silver Rain," because I had first seen the news of a new album on Amazon, and saw this lineup of rather critical reviews. Luckily, I could listen to the little song clips and decided to give it a go and get the album. I would like to pass on to some fans the news: don't worry! If you want to give a quick, superficial listen -- the "critic's special" - get in your dozen blurbs a day to get a good paycheck -- then on the surface it sounds something like Marcus's other albums. Note the key element: this is a TRULY superficial assessment of this album. After the creative and spiritual brilliance of Miller's "Tales" -- a true cornerstone album in his career -- it was actually M2 that represented somewhat of a holding pattern. While a strong album with the chops that Miller is rightfully acknowledged for, it did not represent the powerful, cohesive statement that he is capable of at his best. "Silver Rain" clearly represents Marcus embracing song structure in a number of tunes (most obviously by featuring more songs with vocals), and his playing is guided more by melody on a number of the tunes. There is also a more relaxed style in the interplay between Miller and his collaborators, like that of popular song, but it certainly does not diminish the integrity or richness of the improvisations. Honestly, I must add that many of the statements I see here among the comments leave me scratching my head in their obtuseness. For example, I was quite taken with Marcus's truly original spin on "Moonlight Sonata," particularly for its ABUNDANCE of taste and creative spirit. On this page, on of the writers complains of "bad taste," and it is clear to me that it is the IDEA of a funked or jazzed up version of Beethoven that upsets people: it would be nice if they simply listened with open ears. This is vital in assessing an album by someone with as instantly recognizable sound as Marcus on bass. For those of us who have appreciated Miller's soulful bass clarinet playing over the years -- a lyrical complement to his bass playing -- he features it primarily on the "second side" to this album, along with some truly lovely musical coloring and improvisations, particularly on the luminous "Make Up My Mind"; this all serves to balance the attack of the funkier tunes of the album. On "Silver Rain," one will find some of the strongest melodies, well-layered bass parts, thickest horn sections, and subtle ballad arrangements of Marcus Miller's career.
Description of Silver Rain
Includes bonus track. Victor. 2005.Marcus Miller is foremost known as a Grammy-winning bass player, but as he proves on Silver Rain, Miller is equally formidable as an arranger. Taking songs from a disparate mix of artists that includes Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington, Jimi Hendrix, Edgar Winter, Beethoven and Prince, Miller?s skills are in almost embarrassing abundance here. On Edgar Winter?s 70s rock jam "Frankenstein", his band (including the likes of Kirk Whalum on tenor and Kenny Garret on alto) flat out wails, but Miller?s slapping bass keeps the groove completely locked down. In contrast, his take on Beethoven?s "Moonlight Sonata" sets the stage for Miller?s mellow-groove skills while the cover of Stevie Wonder?s "Boogie On Reggae a Woman" is Miller at his intricate, funky best. On Prince?s "Girls & Boys", Macy Gray adds her swooping, sensual vocals while Eric Clapton sits in on the title track. Clocking in at around 75 minutes, this CD is full to bursting, but what?s striking here is not the quantity, but the quality. Miller is able to effortlessly make this material his own; moreover he is able to take an impossibly diverse set of songs and construct an album with real cohesion and flow. There is a lot happening on this album, as multi-instrumentalist Miller swaps instruments, moods and musicians from tune to tune, to his credit, however, he never loses the trail. The result is an extremely enjoyable album and an apt platform for Miller?s many, many talents. --Steve Duda
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