Author: Pink Martini

Release Date: 01-12-2015

Details: Product Description Hang on Little Tomato, Pink Martini's long-awaited second album, features mostly original songs written by the band and its extended family. Drawing on themes articulated in its first album, Hang on Little Tomato is the result of the group's diverse collaborations and inspirations. From an advertisement for Hunt's Ketchup from a 1964 issue of LIFE magazine to a dance sequence in the 1950 Italian film Anna, Hang on Little Tomato includes songs in French, Italian, Japanese, Croatian, Spanish and English. Pink Martini, orchestre de 12 musiciens formé en 1994, se situe quelque part entre un orchestre de danse cubaine des années 30, un ensemble de musique classique de chambre, une fanfare brésilienne et un film noir japonais. Leur premier album intitulé Sympathique s'est vendu à plus de 650 000 exemplaires dans le monde entier. Hang on little tomato, le second album, comporte essentiellement des chansons originales composées par l'orchestre et fruit des diverses collaborations et inspirations du groupe. Comprenant des chansons en français, italien, japonais, croate, espagnol et anglais, Hang on little tomato est maintenant certifié disque d'or en France depuis sa sortie au mois d'octobre dernier. Amazon.ca Pink Martini should be known as the little orchestra that walks a fine line in its music. The Portland, Oregon, outfit is deeply influenced by Latin music, jazz, cabaret, cinema scores, and a smattering of other styles. But rather than simply aping legendary artists in their prime--and fooling only a few dim bulbs in the process--band shakes things up by writing its own material, or at least creating tasteful new arrangements that fit within the band’s unique post-lounge framework. The band keeps the playful musical vibe on Hang On Little Tomato, but jettisons what kitsch factor it had, choosing to focus wholly on original material or stuff that isn’t recognizable to the average music fan. It’s been a seven-year wait for fans since the band’s fun debut, Sympathique, and while the blush is now off the rose, the band’s creative ambitions and talent are never better displayed than here on their second effort. – Tad Hendrickson

UPC: 064027118322

EAN: 0064027118322

Languages: French

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood