Category: CD’s

SUMMARY:                                 RUNNING TIME: 1:43 Min.

Covering The Beatles’ 1966 song, this instrumental track appears on Disc 3 on Vanessa-Mae’s 2000 Classical Collection, Part 1 album.

REVIEW:

There is no mistaking the song’s distinctive melody.  Featuring her violin work, Vanessa-Mae’s orchestral interpretation of this quirky Beatles hit is both whimsical and flat-out charming.  Due to its brief length, however, this playful track may not be a solo download option so much, as this effort instead offers a grand little teaser for her three-disc album.    

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                         8 Stars

SUMMARY:                                        RUNNING TIME: 2:27 Min.

Vanessa-Mae’s cover of Henry Mancini’s classic 1963 Pink Panther film theme appears as the fifth track off Disc 3 for her 2000 Classical Collection, Part 1 album.

REVIEW:

Vanessa-Mae playfully brings one of Henry Mancini’s best-loved themes to life.  No matter how short this whimsical track is, it’s a true gem, particularly hearing Mancini’s work interpreted through her classical violin.  If anything, should someone walk by, he/she may well give you an amused, if not quizzical, ‘is that what I think it is?’ look upon hearing Vanessa-Mae’s homage.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                 9 Stars

SUMMARY:                                      RUNNING TIME: 4:36 Min.

Covering Whitney Houston’s 1988 ballad, this instrumental track appears off Disc 3 for Vanessa-Mae’s 2000 Classical Collection, Part 1 album.

REVIEW:

Though it takes a few seconds before becoming recognizable, this gentle cover delivers an impressive homage to Whitney Houston.  Rendered in full-blown orchestral fashion, Vanessa-Mae’s low-key violin work is exquisite.  For classical enthusiasts, this interpretation of one of Houston’s best-ever efforts makes a solid case to consider exploring Vanessa-Mae’s complete three-disc album.    

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                8 Stars

SUMMARY:                                       RUNNING TIME: 1:16 Min.

Vanessa-Mae’s cover of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 1959 Broadway tune from The Sound of Music is the fourth track off Disc 3 for her 2000 Classical Collection, Part 1 album.

REVIEW:

No matter how brief this orchestral track really is, Vanessa-Mae’s top-caliber work is a nice treat for classical fans.  The track makes a charming teaser for her complete three-disc album.    

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                      8 Stars