At Home With Friends

Joshua Bell (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 29, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B002LMSWSC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #187 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description

At Home With Friends is inspired by Joshua Bell's fondness for hosting informal musicales in his Manhattan home. Join the Grammy Award-winning violinist as he celebrates the many musical friendships he has made over the years - a diverse group of artists sharing their love of music in an intimate setting. Features vocal and instrumental duets with Chris Botti, Sting, Josh Groban, Kristin Chenoweth, Regina Spektor and many others.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Friends ..., September 29, 2009

By	S. BRAUN (Fort Wayne, IN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After listening to At Home With Friends by Joshua Bell, I found myself envious of Bell for having such great friends. The album features renowned violinist Bell performing duets with various musical friends of his: Josh Groban, Marvin Hamlisch, even Sting. There is a great variety of musical styles presented, but the overall feel of the album is relaxing.

My favorite is probably "My Funny Valentine" with Kristin Chenoweth. "Left Hand Song" with Regina Spektor struck me as very odd/"out there" the first few times, but it's growing on me the more I listen. It's a neat side of Sting to hear him perform the classical "Come Again."

All in all, quite a musical treat!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Compliation, September 29, 2009

By	K. Borchert (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I grew up listening to my Dad playing the violin and my Mom playing the piano. I loved their duets. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for violins since then.
This album does not disappoint. I love the soulful tunes of Joshua Bell and his many talented friends. Two songs played with the bandoneon, Oblivion and Il Postino, really have captured my heart. I have never been to Paris or Italy, but I imagine this is the music of those beautiful places.
Kristin Chenoweth teams up with Joshua singing My Funny Valentine, one of my all time favorite songs. And Josh Groban singing Cinema Paradiso just takes my breath away.
My favorite piece though is Eleanor Rigby with Frankie Moreno. I had never heard of Frankie Moreno before this, but this fantastic arrangement of piano, vocals and violin had me as soon as it started.

This album is a great mix of classical, modern and international. You will not be disappointed in this album at all. I love it so much that I am going to buy a copy of it for my Dad for Christmas, and I am also going to buy more of Joshua Bell's work. Fantastic.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Great Listening "At Home", September 30, 2009

By	Nicole S (Jackson, MO) - See all my reviews

Just in time for cold, crisp fall days, comes Joshua Bell's latest, "At Home With Friends." This CD of collaborations with some big names will be a welcome addition to your CD player...and it goes perfectly with a glass of wine and good conversation with your own friends!

I was very excited to hear one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Regina Spektor, perform with Josh on TWO tracks on this album, "Left Hand song" and "Left Hand." Definitely a little different than the normal fare! Other names on this CD include the amazing Kristin Chenoweth, of WICKED fame, and even Sting!

For fans of great, easy, mood-setting music, "At Home With Friends" is the perfect pick!