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Old 04-20-2009, 10:12 AM   #89 (permalink)
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Mary Fahl - The Dark Side Of The Moon


As far as I can tell, this 'Re-imagining' of the classic Pink Floyd album has not been released since being recorded over 2 years ago. Mary Fahl is a singer with a distinctly unusual voice and herein lies the problem with this album. On certain songs her vocal style just doesn't fit. This is especially evident on Time and Us & Them where the languid otiginal vocals floated over the music whereas Fahl expressive and sometimes deep voice jar. However all is not lost. Money is transformed in a sultry soul/funk vibe that fits perfectly with that time signature and vocal effects are used brilliantly in On The Run.


The music at times is on a like for like basis however the intro to Time and Money are definitely re-imagined and the new spin is welcome and still tips it hat to the original yet sounds refreshingly new.

In conclusion: It is certainly an intriguing take on the album and while there are misses there are many parts that are genuinely refreshing and listenable.
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