Pink Martini - Joy to The World
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Artist: Pink MartiniEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2010-11-16
Music Label: Heinz Records
Soundtracks:
- White Christmas
- White Christmas (Part II)
- Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells)
- Santa Baby
- Elohai, N'tzor
- Little Drummer Boy
- Congratulations - A Happy New Year Song
- Do You Hear What I Hear ?
- La Vergine Degli Angeli
- We Three Kings
- A Snowglobe Christmas
- Ocho Kandelikas
- Silent Night
- Auld Lang Syne
Music reviews of Joy to The World
Music Review: Joy 'Round the World
Rating: 5 Stars
Those who know and love Pink Martini easily could predict that their Christmas album would be unique, multi-cultural, and tremendous fun. The first track is a traditional, mellow version of "White Christmas" with a poignant solo guitar accompanying China Forbes' lovely vocals. China treats us to the often-amputated intro "The sun is shining; the grass is green, the orange and palm trees sway; there's never been such a day in Beverly Hills L. A.; but it's December the 24th and I'm longing to be up north."
In a major plot twist, the song is then sung in Japanese, by guest vocalist Saori Yuki, with a celestial choir. The haunting, nostalgic arrangement reminds me of the wonderful Jackie Gleason Christmas album my parents used to play when we were kids a long time ago.
Track three, "Shchedryk (Ukranian Bell Carol)" a.k.a. "Carol of the Bells" by Ukrainian composer Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych, is performed in its original language, with a bit of percussion (and of course some bells) backing the Pacific Youth Choir. After a tongue-in-cheek take of "Santa Baby" we are treated to Danny Masang's beautiful "Elohai, N'tzor" on which guest vocalists Ida Rae Cahana and Ari Shapiro join China Forbes for a touching, harmonic, Hebrew interlude. Next, "Little Drummer Boy" showcases the percussion, brass, bass, and piano talents of the group.
We then jump to China (the country) for "Congratulations - A Happy New Year Song" sung in Chinese by Timothy Nishimoto and China Forbes, followed by the Cuban Missile Crisis era "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Next, in Italian, a leap back 100 years for "La Vergine Degli Angeli" from Verdi's "La Forza Del Destino" : majestic and moving. "We Three Kings" gets a somewhat funky/jazzy coat of paint, which works surprisingly well. In a nod to Country music (or perhaps, Hawaiian?), "A Snowglobe Christmas" an original song written by China Forbes and the group's co-founder and pianist, Thomas Lauderdale, features a slide guitar. Next, a nod to Chanukah, with a Latin twist: "Ocho Kandelikas (Eight Little Candles). Imagine Xavier Cugat's band performing a Chanukah song. Sounds weird, but musically sounds great!
"Silent Night," a Christmas tradition since the early 1800's, is presented in a sparse arrangement, sung first in the original German, then in Arabic by by Lebanese superstar Fairouz, and finally by the Portland Boychoir. The effect is touching and powerful. To conclude, a rendition of Auld Lang Syne with a Rio Carnival/marching band beat, sung in English, French, and Arabic.
I've had the pleasure of seeing Pink Martini perform live a number of times, most recently last night. The musical talent in the group is stellar; their joy in music is evident. I recommend this CD without reservation; it will bring you the world, and joy to your world.
Description of Joy to The World
Traditional holiday favorites alongside gorgeous, lesser-known discoveries, all imbued with Pink Martini's signature little orchestra sound! Features an array of guests, including Japanese pop star Saori Yuki and NPR correspondent Ari Shapiro, backed by a fabulous gathering of Portland choirs.This new CD features gorgeous 3-D packaging each layer of buildings will be a separate flap, giving the city four layers of die-cut depth. The digipak will be covered by a clear plastic panel, on which the album title will be printed, along with delicate white snowflakes that will appear to float in front of the city.
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