Interpretations - Solo Arrangements for Guitar and Voice

Dale Turner | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 27, 2004)
• Original Release Date: January 27, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: INTIMATE AUDIO
• ASIN: B0001V4GYE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #560,427 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just a Stocking Stuffer??.....Humbug!!!, January 22, 2009

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Jan Rivera (Hollywood, CA & Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Interpretations - Solo Arrangements for Guitar and Voice (Audio CD)

Here is my very humble opinion about the record. It is one pumped full of oldies that are completely captured by Turner's acoustic arrangements. Throughout the whole album you can hear great guitar work. Here's my rundown, my personal favorites are marked with an (*).



1. Bohemian Rhapsody *:

I don't think that I have ever heard another (or will ever hear for that matter) "interpretation" of "Bohemian Rhapsody" quite like Turner's. Love the little chord voicing fill at the start of the song with the melody on it. From the track's start to up to 2:35 in; the song runs very smoothly, not hinting to you at all of the "Wacky Madness" that is about to enfold at 3:05. It is a world that you will not return from until about 5:18...or will you?

I find the operatic part completely hilarious and a classic day maker for when stuff isn't going that good.

With the arrangement in this song, Dale teaches us that it can be very hard to be funny.



2. God Only Knows *:

This is probably one of the softer tunes of the record. Turner's signature smooth voice kicks in letting you know what to expect for the remainder of the song. Very classical-like stops on 1:04 serve as a bridge, and great separation from the rest of the song. Keep in mind, that when I say bridge and separation, I am not talking about the song parts, but the technique used in the acoustic to perform the part. A great arrangement is not only what dynamics to use, and how to order the song, but knowing what technique to put where and why that part should go there. (It is to know what the song needs instead of what I want.)

The 1:58 fade out on the song carries a very traditional acoustic feel that is almost a requirement for a song like this.



3. Blackbird *:

The deep breath reminded me of Poison's "Every Rose has its Thorn" lol...

Great guitar work on this tune, it is definitely one of my favorites. It even has the bird noises like in the Beatles version, although I have to say Dale's are a lot funnier. Everything was captured in this CD.



4. Sweet Baby James:

Even though this song is not into the realm of what I usually listen to, I have to say that it's well made, and pretty cool. I'm saving this record for when I have a kid. I'll probably play this song for him to go to bed.

Just goes to show you the variety that you can have inside of one single album.



5. Hallelujah *:

The guitar work on this one is great. The dark guitar intro, that I understand was arranged by Jeff Buckley; kind of reminds me of a very watered down mood of Dale's work on "The Aftermath", but that is another, completely different, and sort of disturbing story.

In any case... our influences always show whether we want them to or not. I don't think Dale would mind me saying that though.

A full sound is carried throughout the song, with the melody present in the acoustic guitar. Segment 4:22 - 4:33 is filled with very tasteful chord melodies and diads that are reminiscent of classical music. To give you a sample of the diversity of this album, on many segments like 5:26, 5:32, and 5:38 until about 6:07 you can hear many Jimi Hendrix inspired fills. Who would have though that both classical and Jimi could meet in one song?



6. She's Always a Woman:

I can absolutely see why this songs where chosen to sit around in Christmas time drinking egg nog. This is a super relaxing song that would be great just to sit to while you're passing time with your family.

Word of Caution: Do not let your wife's listen to this song too much, or they will get too mushy.



7. Leader of the Band:

You can definitely hear the emotions surrounding this song. We all are just a legacy to different leaders of the band in someway. Keeping up our "playing" is kind of the only thing that we can control...



8. Sister Golden Hair:

Adjust your headphones for this one if you plan on listening to everything that's going on in the guitar. It probably was a lot of fun to do this track...



9. Castles Made of Sand:

In this song, Turner's expertise in Jimi Hendrix is a little bit more than obvious. The "electric guitar solo" is wacky and cool. It's the sort of thing that makes you laugh and just go: "I can't believe what this guy just did!" You also get this feeling at the end; a sort of super sped up version of the original ending.



10. Coconut:

This song makes for a great time hanging out with your friends, "putting the lime in the coconut and drinking it all up". Just a great chill out, go crazy, start yelling, forget about work type of song. I love how he throws the guitar at the end, the hell with this!!! Hahaha



To me, what is most impressive about "Interpretations" is the level of creativity that Dale was able to pull out of his pocket to create an all cover album. Putting all that new stuff into songs that have been played millions of times must have been an overwhelming challenge. Somehow, he pulled it off. Maybe, just maybe, all of that wackiness (Creativity??? Hmm...) has something to do with it...

5.0 out of 5 stars rcn, July 20, 2009

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robert newberry (los angeles Ca) - See all my reviews
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I just watched a video of Dale playing this, and it is amazing how good he is at playing while singing. Its on youtube check it and see for yourself.

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Interpretations!, July 30, 2007

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Jason Jennings (J2) (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interpretations - Solo Arrangements for Guitar and Voice (Audio CD)

Clearly Turner is a master of the instrument and not too shabby of a vocalist as well. I wholeheartedly recommend this album as a way to re-visit some of any music lover's favorites. She's always a woman is just as heartfelt as the original and the whistle solo on Bohemian Rhapsody will have you gasping. Great!