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Originally Posted by jackhammer
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. |
The first time I heard Mary Fahl's version of "Money" I hated it. But the more I listened to it, it has slowly become my favorite on this album. And I understand what you're saying about the vocals on "Time", but I have to say this one was also one of my favorite tracks too, partly because of her take on the vocals. I also liked "Any Colour You Like" because it has a strange, world music feel to it...it was just so different IMO.
The real question here should be: Does this album work as well as "The Wizard of Oz" soundtrack as Floyd's??
