Category: Music & Radio Shows

WATERMARK (by Enya)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 28, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 43 Min.

This 1988 Enya album from Reprise Records offers the following twelve tracks and their running times:

Track 1: “Watermark” 2:25

Track 2: “Cursum Perficio” 4:09

Track 3: “On Your Shore” 4:00

Track 4: “Storms in Africa” 4:04

Track 5: “Exile” 4:21

Track 6: “Miss Clare Remembers” 1:59

Track 7: “Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)” 4:26

Track 8: “Evening Falls …” 3:49

Track 9: “River” 3:12

Track 10: “The Longships” 3:39

Track 11: “Na Laetha Geal M’óige” 3:56

Track 12: “Storms in Africa 3:01

REVIEW:

Watermark is an immaculate effort by Enya, as ter serene melodies segue well from one to the next. Track 3:“On Your Shore” and especially Track 7:“Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)” emerge as vintage Enya. Considering that her albums are consistently excellent, the classy Watermark (as well as 1992’s Shepherd Moons) makes an ideal introduction to Enya’s distinctive brand of New Age magic.

PACKAGING:

The CD lists the dozen tracks and the producing/mixing credits.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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A PERFECT FRIEND (by “Macho Man” Randy Savage: Be A Man)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 27, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:54 Min.

The song appears as the fourteenth track on “Macho Man” Randy Savage’s 2003 debut rap album, Be A Man. He collaborates with Prymary Colorz in a personal tribute to his late friend and colleague, “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, who had passed away earlier that year. Savage’s brother, Lanny Poffo, penned the song. As “The Genius,” Poffo once ‘managed’ Hennig during their WWF/WWE days — notably, for high-profile feuds with Hulk Hogan and later Brutus Beefcake.

REVIEW:

Of the few assets re: Be A Man, “Perfect Friend” is one of them. Setting aside Savage’s dubious rap talents, the lyrics are decent, if not sometimes awkwardly phrased. This track scores in large part due to Prymary Colorz’s solid R&B/rap melody. In terms of good intentions, Savage’s remembrance of Curt Hennig is commendable, as “Perfect Friend” is likely the best effort on Be A Man.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars

Note: An opportunity to see Savage & Hennig team up is their tag match as ‘The Perfect Team’ at WWE’s 1992 Survivor Series.

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FEEL THE MADNESS! (by “Macho Man” Randy Savage: Be A Man)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 27, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:20 Min.

The song is the eleventh track on “Macho Man” Randy Savage’s 2003 debut rap album, Be A Man.

REVIEW:

As maligned as Savage’s rap music (vanity) project deservedly is (no surprise, it was his only album), Be A Man still has a few decent tracks. Of them, along with great metal instrumentals, there’s no mistaking Savage’s distinctively gravelly voice on “Feel the Madness!”

Think of the track as a cross between something closer to hard rock than rap and an extended “Macho Man” wrestling promo. If not for his long-held preference for “Pomp and Circumstance,” this track could have been a good entrance music choice during his late World Championship Wrestling (WCW) career (say, 1999).

Inevitably, his back-up chorus gets almost as much airtime, but the chemistry with rap rookie Savage actually works. Some of this song’s lyrics are laughably bad, particularly coming from a fifty-year-old Savage, but at least the end result of “Feel the Madness!” delivers some tongue-in-cheek entertainment.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6 Stars

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MOONLIGHT & MADNESS (Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Night Castle)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 27, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 5:04 MIN.

From their 2009 album, Night Castle, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra incorporates a gothic rock opera approach to piano-influenced elements of Beethoven and Chopin.

REVIEW:

“Moonlight and Madness” easily conjures up stormy Halloween Night images of either the Phantom of the Opera or Count Dracula wiling away some free time hidden away in the darkness composing a five-minute rock instrumental. An ominously funky brew of high-caliber heavy metal seamlessly meshing with refrains of classical music makes this tune truly inspired. Pulsating with a catchy melody, “Moonlight and Madness” is another classical gem in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s arsenal.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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CHRISTMAS/SARAVEJO {INSTRUMENTAL} (Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Christmas Eve & Other Stories)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 27, 2020

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:25 MIN.

From their 1996 holiday album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra exuberantly re-imagines “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” with a heavy metal instrumental riff.

REVIEW:

Pulsating with a catchy metal melody (including the use of ominously-tolling bells), “Christmas/Sarajevo 12/24” deserves its annual radio play amidst the holiday season. Considering the track doesn’t wear out its welcome, one just wishes that this musical gem would last at least another minute. Hearing The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s mini-masterpiece reinvigorating “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” as a rock anthem is well worth the download.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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YELLOW SUBMARINE {Cover} (Vanessa-Mae: The Classical Collection, Part 1)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 27, 2020

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

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THE PINK PANTHER {Cover} (Vanessa-Mae: The Classical Collection, Part 1)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 27, 2020

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

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ONE MOMENT IN TIME {Cover} (Vanessa-Mae: The Classical Collection, Part 1)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 27, 2020

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

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MY FAVORITE THINGS {Cover} (Vanessa-Mae: The Classical Collection, Part 1)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date October 27, 2020

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