Sam Harris - Revival
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Artist: Sam HarrisEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1998-10-12
Music Label: Tsuris, Inc.
Soundtracks:
- Come to Me
- Revival
- Bridge over Troubled Water
- The Rescue
- Love Letter
- Going Down Makes Me Shiver
- Holding On
- Peace Train
- A Change in My Life
- Don't Let the World Step on Your Soul
- Give It up for Your Love
- The Circle
- I'll Be Here With You
Music reviews of Revival
Music Review: Wake me up when it's over!
Rating: 2 Stars
YAWN!!! Was this Sam Harris or George Michael? I really couldn't tell the difference on this one. I think space aliens abducted the real Sam Harris and this was his clone in the recording studios for this one. I purchased this CD because I love Sam Harris' voice and because of the good reviews by Amazon.com listeners posted here. Apparently, those who gave this CD four or five stars must be diehard Sam Harris fans. It is not that the CD is that bad. It's just not very good. It is..... YAWN, pardon me - BORING! Even Sam Harris' normally unique vocal style that usually sends shivers up the spine is not apparent on this one. If you want an excellent Sam Harris CD, you should purchase "Standard Time." Overall, all of the instrumental and background vocal arrangements on "Revival" are monotonous, amateurish, dull and lame. Case in point - Sam Harris' insulting remake of the Cat Stevens' classic "Peace Train." I literally laughed out loud when I heard this one. Please, Sam, don't ruin classic songs!! But, the worst insult was his treatment of the beautiful Simon & Garfunkel classic "Bridge Over Troubled Water." If you love the Simon & Garfunkel version of this song, do yourself a favor and don't suffer through Sam Harris' version which sounds as if he is trying to do a "The Lion King" cover, complete with African, tribal chanting in the background. The only plus on this CD is the uptempo, feel-good number "Love Letter." However, it is not good enough to waste your money on this piece of trivial, tribal nonsense. Sam also tries to get way too introspective on this one. The innermost thoughts of Sam Harris is something the world could do without. All in all, this is one of the most disappointing new CDs I've purchased in a long time. Sam is not in good voice. The song selections are mundane. The good songs are murdered by both Sam and the horrible arrangements. And, the best arrangements are still poor. Pass this one by! Buy "Standard Time" instead. He just doesn't have the raw emotion on this one like he does on "Standard Time" or the raw energy either like on his earlier Motown label classics "Over The Rainbow," "Sugar Don't Bite" and his cover of "You Keep Me Hangin' On" (which, incidentally, should be available on CD.)
Description of Revival
From the artist, Sam Harris: "Revival" sings of hope and promise and change. In making this CD, I chose songs that I've sung before as well as originals and classics that speak to me in a time when I think we are looking for inspiration. Songs that make me feel good to hear - and to sing. I hope that it does the same for you when you listen. I did new interpretations of classics like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Peace Train," and wrote the title track, "Revival," reflecting my own journey. There are original songs like "The Circle" and "Don't Let The World Step On Your Soul" that fill out the heart of the record, a song I recorded on my second album called "The Rescue" that we did a new take on, as well as some obscure covers like Nona Hendryx's "Going Down Makes Me Shiver." I hope what we've created is a record of honesty and inspiration. Another factor in choosing the material was making sure they were songs I want to sing live. It was important that the CD to have that sound. I was lucky to get great people of like mind to play and sing with me. In other words, we picked great songs, we went in the studio and had a blast doing them - and suddenly there was this theme of hope clearly running through every one of them, whether they be serious, contemplative or pure abandonment. I guess it's poof positive that that's what I'm looking for in music to sing, to hear, and to present to you. I hope you like it.Sam Harris has always had a powerhouse voice that raises the roof as well as an honesty that touches the soul, so it seems natural that the former Star Search champion should strike a winning note with his 1999 gospel/inspirational album, Revival. The album had its genesis when Harris's performance of "Bridge over Troubled Water" on The Oprah Winfrey Show prompted the host to declare, "Sam could make Jesus walk through the door!" That Paul Simon standard is included with other familiar tunes such as "Peace Train" and Rockapella's "A Change in My Life" (which features the a cappella quintet as Harris's backup band). "Love Letter" delivers a great funky beat, and "The Rescue" is a spare ballad that works beautifully in contrast to the high-energy tunes. Harris himself contributes two songs, the lovely, yearning "Holding On" and the rousing title tune, while David Friedman's "I'll Be Here with You" is Harris's tender farewell to his longtime collaborator Laurie Beechman following her tragic death from cancer. --David Horiuchi
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