With Every Day, Cinematic Orchestra move beyond the electro-jazz fusion of their debut to make a record more natural, more paced, and, surprisingly, better than the justly hyped Motion. J Swinscoe is more the arranger/conductor here than the producer, but of course, there's little need for samples or effects with such an accomplished band sharing the burden. For the opener "All That You Give," Swinscoe and Co., plus harp player Rhodri Davies, spend a few minutes delicately paving the way for a deeply felt vocal by soul hero Fontella Bass. "Burn Out" is a lush, meditative track with a pleasantly ambling solo from Phil France on electric piano, a few appropriately cinematic-sounding horns, an age-old vocal sample, and occasional creaking static phasing through. Bass returns for another splendid track ("Evolution"), and the mighty Roots Manuva appears on a magisterial, spoken-word quasi-autobiography, "All Things to All Men." Except for a pair of detours into highly programmed "broken beat" production, Every Day is a textured, acoustic work; Cinematic Orchestra take their time setting up these songs -- of the seven tracks, four last over nine minutes. The sounds and styles heard may not be revolutionary, but instead of simply pushing stylistic boundaries, Cinematic Orchestra display a real gift in making emotional, artistic music. ~ John Bush
Professional Reviews
CMJ (6/02, p.14) - "...EVERYDAY oozes with a newfound maturity that takes each composition back and forth through an exploration of musical crevices and sub-genres..."
JazzTimes (9/02, p.90) - "...The perfect score for an edgy post-9/11 film noir..."
Mojo (Publisher) (1/03, p.75) - Ranked #8 in Mojo's "Best Dance Albums of 2002"
Mojo (Publisher) (6/02, p.112) - "...This coming together of veteran vocal eminence and contemporary sound sculptors produces some extraordinary results..."
Format:
CD
Country:
USA
UPC:
5021392245225
Studio/Live:
Studio
Release Date:
5 June, 2009
Guest Artist:
Fontella Bass; Roots Manuva
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Like the entire catalogue of CInematic Orchestra, their name signifies exactly what the associated experience is that you are enlisting for. Within the auditory world of this recording is a phenomenally vivid creation that transforms the headspace into a wonderful world, orchestral and brilliantly creative. It is music for all occasions. Something that can entrance you into or out of your current emotions, the perfect music for the bath-time-with-a-candle paralysis, even for the undertones to dinner parties or cafe style relaxation. Brilliance is built into "Every Day."
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