Love Songs [Enhanced]

Love Songs [Enhanced]

ASIN: B000062R9K

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Truth and Devotion are two great smooth-jazz albums Hill released in the early '90s. They are pristine productions with quality tunes that display his singular sax tone and they made the Canadian a smooth-jazz star. However, his next four releases found him sliding into the tepid murk that many smooth-jazz musicians swim through to make radio programmers happy. Plus, he fell in love with his just-average singing voice and the concept of love, all of which could make smooth-jazz fans leery of a Hill disc filled with love songs. Actually, this is a rebound for Hill, as his choice of cover tunes and arrangements are inspired, particularly the upbeat version of the Chi-Lites' "Oh Girl" and "Fallen," Lauren Wood's classic anthem from the film Pretty Woman. He takes an acceptable Chet Baker-like vocal turn on the first part of "My Funny Valentine" and sings wonderfully on his original bossa nova, "Dancing with You," featuring Marc Antoine on guitar. There is still some sap flying here, but Love Songs delivers on some of the unfulfilled saxophone promise of Hill's early work. --Mark Ruffin

From Jazziz
Perhaps it says a lot about the way Warren Hill's personal life is positively affecting his creative drive when the single most unforgettable tune on the saxman's Narada Jazz debut, Love Life, is a charming and overly sentimental little number about how his baby daughter "Olivia" has changed his perspective on both life and music. Hill's voice is breathy and soft compared to his robust sax playing, but the handful of other vocal tunes here show some positive steps toward becoming a full-scale multi-talented singer/songwriter.

On sax, Hill continues to learn the art of subtlety, as the title track, a largely atmospheric duet with trumpeter Chris Botti, demonstrates. Beyond that, everything else on Love Life reflects Hill's typically powerful, emotive approach. Funk alternates with steamily seductive passages. Unique stylistic variations are tossed in. A horn-punched cover of Grover Washington's classic"Mr. Magic" is punctuated with a rap about Hill's introduction to the music of his late idol. The bouncy "Why You Gotta Worry" shows off Hill's ongoing love for reggae fun, while "Mambo 2000" begins with a steamy Gato Barbieri flavor before leaping into a festive, turbo-charged Latin-brass-meets-rock jam.

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Home of Whispers
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Lori Lieberman: Worth more than just whispers.

The Enchantress with the lovely voice........

a must-have CD for anyone who loves singer-songwriters

Home of Whispers
Lori Lieberman
Manufacturer: Independent Nat'l Di
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000008R5M
Release Date: 1996-06-11

Tracks:

Simple Things
Let The Rain Come Down
Something Of My Own
Home Of Whispers
At Arm's Length
These Eyes
Chain Of Need
Circling Of The Souls
Give Me Your Heart
Girl Writing A Letter
Roots And Wings

Customer Reviews:

Lori Lieberman: Worth more than just whispers........2006-06-26

I bought "Home of Whispers" on a gamble. I was first introduced to Lori Lieberman 15 years when a coworker loaned me her first album, "Lori Lieberman." I fell in love with Lori's voice from the first moment I heard it, and wondered why I had never heard of her before! I eventually bought that album, and 3 others after that. Even though I had never heard "Home of Whispers," I still loved Lori's voice, and was impressed with all the 5-star ratings, so I figured it was worth the gamble.

Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed. While I wasn't quite as fond of "Simple Things" or "Chain Of Need" as I was some of the other tracks on the album, I still enjoyed the album as a whole immensely. Not only does Lori still have a gorgeous voice as always, but her songs have beautiful melodies and wonderful instrumental arrangements. I especially liked the title track, "Home of Whispers," as well as "Something Of My Own," "These Eyes," "Girl Writing a Letter" and "Roots and Wings." Her style on this album reminds me a little of a cross between Eva Cassidy, Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. Very beautiful and relaxing. Definitely worth buying.

The Enchantress with the lovely voice...............2006-01-21

In 1974, The lovely lady that I was going with, introduced me to Lori Lieberman, singer-songwriter, her favourite. I have been entranced by her voice, ever since. Her voice can still send shivers down my spine,even with the later releases.

a must-have CD for anyone who loves singer-songwriters.......2004-02-04

In 1995 I was lucky enough to attend a listening party when this artist previewed Home of Whispers. Since then it has remained one of my all time favorite CDs. Her voice is unique among singer song-writers. When it is combined with the wonderful words of her songs and gorgeous melodies, it brings tears to my eyes each time I listen. "Girl Writing a Letter" is fantastic!

She is the ying to Christine Lavin's yang. Check out Home of Whispers and the other CDs available at her web site http://www.lorilieberman.com/

Too Close to Home
Average customer rating:
Too Close to Home

Manufacturer: Monkey Love
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAK3E6
Release Date: 2003-11-11

No Head for You
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No Head for You
Future Lisa
Manufacturer: Future Lisa
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000AM5N6Y
Release Date: 2005-07-19

Product Description

Tracks: 1)My Limit 2)Pony Boy 3)Sheets 4)Big Lake 5)Sunglasses 6)Heart Transplant 7)Aren't We the Dead? 8)New Girlfriend 9)Future is Now 10)Autistic Lovers

Average customer rating:

Songs of Life, Love and Laughter
Shelley Stevens
Manufacturer: Tweetwater Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAH6PK
Release Date: 2005-02-15

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