Live With Vancouver Symphony [IMPORT] [LIMITED EDITION]

Jann Arden

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 15, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import, Limited Edition
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B00006RAKT
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,128 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Full title - Live With The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Jann Arden, one of Canada's foremost singer songwriters releases her first full-length live recordings from her highly successful 2002 across Canada tour. This special recording is the perfect gift for any Jann Arden fan & is available for this holiday season only. Featuring 50 minutes of music mixed with Jann's witty banter & wonderful stories plus a bonus Christmas track, 'Make It Christmas Day'. UNI. 2002.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular, November 13, 2002

By	Jim Andrews "Wayne Brasler" (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This is, strangely, Jann Arden's most thrilling album, strange because it is so divorced from what she has done otherwise in her remarkable body of work. To thunderous accompaniments which surge and ebb like a sonic ocean, she magnificently samples her large repertoire mesmerizingly. Then, between songs, she offers a bawdy, naughty series of stories and comments which prove Canadians are not as reserved, proper and controlled as reputation might have, judging by the hysterical laughter from the audience (and orchestra). A mystical, magical singer and songwriter, Arden lays claim to true greatness here. Don't miss it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great songs & stories, January 16, 2003

By A Customer

I love this CD. I've never been to one of Jann's concerts, so this gives a good idea of what they're like. The songs sound fantastic with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and her stories that she tells before some of the songs are so funny. I also love the interaction with the players in the symphony. I do wish the sound when she's speaking was at the same volume as the sound when she's singing, but I've noticed that on many live albums so I wasn't surprised that I had to turn up the volume during the speaking segments.
Overall, a lot of fun.

If you like Jann Arden, you'll also like Dar Williams.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rocky start, smooth finish, January 6, 2003

By A Customer

I saw this concert in Windsor, Ontario, and Jann had the same sound problems with the opening song that night, as she does on this live recording from Vancouver. The mix is way off in spots, and the vocals are all but lost just pass the three minute mark. Why this wasn't corrected in post-production is even more troublesome. Jann is much better than this recording, and buyers deserve better quality for the hefty $[money] pricetag. Fortunately things get much better quickly, and the rest of the release is very good. Great entertainment for fans and newcomers.