Beautiful Heartache [Import]

Oksana Grigorieva | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 28, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Icon Distribution
• ASIN: B002NHL5NE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,236 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Possible uses for this utterly terrible CD, December 15, 2010

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Someone that ripped their ears off - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beautiful Heartache (Audio CD)

Aside from Mel Gibson's visual artistry in the videos, which are great, Grigorieva's music just doesn't cut it. And I'm being nice. For those who have heard her music, be assured there are many uses for this novelty item other than a CD for the musically challenged. For example:

1. Played at low volume, will repel skunks, stray cats or raccoons and keep them away from trash cans and dumpsters;

2. Played at higher volumes, will repel potential burglars, summons servers, property tax assessors, and other unwanted visitors (warning signs should be prominently displayed on gates, doors and windows);

3. An ideal mirror to use in pet cages for birds or hamsters with behavioral problems;

4. The perfect beer can or co.cktail coaster that acts as a subtle message to house guests they have had enough and it is time to leave;

5. Serves as an excellent lethal projectile after being heated with a hairdryer (permits may be required in certain states);

6. Can be flung into the air at high speeds; ideal for skeet shooting, shot put for juniors, and various therapeutic target sports;

7. Wind chimes guaranteed to send scarecrows and other nuisance birds into the next county;

8. Easily reformatted to accommodate downloads of secretly recorded conversations with anyone who calls you on your IPhone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Highly Disappointing, December 16, 2010

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G. Eastman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beautiful Heartache (Audio CD)

I should begin by saying that one of the few note-worthy qualities of this bewildering release are the compelling visual effects and imagery Mr. Gibson created and produced; unfortunately, Ms. Grigorieva's video presence comes across as overly wooden and self-conscious.

It appears Grigorieva likes to combine the story-poem with classical, pop and strong European music influences. Presumably, her ambition here was to create a somewhat dark, soulful yet ambiguous motif that is movingly sultry and unique. She succeeded with the darkness; however, her music can be ineptly dissonant, unsympathetic, and at times obnoxious.

The immediate problem is her ever-present singing, which is mediocre at best, and her overconfident `fortissimo' that causes the listener to either wince or cry out in protest. There are mistakes in her piano performances as well; inexcusable for music that is not played live and does not have a high degree of difficulty. Her repetitive use of certain minor chord combinations are monotonous and uninspired. Some of the phrasing, accompanying instrumentation and progressions are clumsy, awkwardly competitive, and predictably annoying. When recording sessions become this painfully egocentric and amateurish, it is time to send the musicians home and call it a day.

When you combine all of these elements and more, this CD is an unqualified miss. To be fair, Ms. Grigorieva deserves some recognition for her efforts. However, I now understand why music critics feel this CD may find a small fan base of the musically challenged. If you're going to do something different, do it well. Whether it is classical, jazz, rock, metal, techno, country opera, or other musical genre, good music should be compelling and invite the listener in - not push them away. Grigorieva would do well to adhere to writing in the future, and let the truly talented and experienced performance artists take it from there.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bland, November 6, 2010

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kdgaur (Virginia Beach) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beautiful Heartache (Audio CD)

'Extremely' dull listening...could not endure it more than 2 minutes at most as my ears could not take it more than that. Better to listen to a demo first or check it out on youtube before wasting your money on this one.