Metamorphic: The String Quartet Tribute to Tool, Vol. 2

Jim McMillen (Composer), Tool (Composer), Jim McMillen (Conductor)

Product Details

• Conductor: Jim McMillen
• Composer: Jim McMillen, Tool
• Audio CD (August 12, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vitamin Records
• ASIN: B0000ALFZM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #101,090 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The string tribute is improving constantly., September 13, 2003

By	Joshua Chandler (MO, USA) - See all my reviews

I wasn't very impressed with the first String Tribute to Tool ("Third Eye Open"), albeit its ambitious attempt to translate Tool into an orchestral setting. Only every other song really seemed to catch the original groove and keep me interested.

This time however, things seem a lot more in place--and, perhaps, a lot more dedicated. I felt like Third Eye Open was perhaps rushed out of the studio from the way it sounded, whereas here, efforts are made to convey the SAME feeling as the original recordings from musical geniuses Tool.

Not to mention, the track listing couldn't be better. I was disappointed that Third Eye Open seemed to hand pick certain parts from each album; here, however, you'll probably find anything you were missing. Personally, the inclusion of Prison Sex alone makes it worth buying, as well as Disposition and Stinkfist.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars C. Sipperley's an idiot, January 16, 2005

By	C. Carrabba "Chris" (Boca Raton, FL USA) - See all my reviews

I would like to say in the defense of the producers of these String Quartet Tribute albums that they have honored me and my band with their efforts. This Sipperley guy (or girl) obviously doesn't understand that:

1. We as artists give the String Quartet Tribute producers the right to put these CDs out.
2. It provides our songs the opportunity to be heard and played in venues that would otherwise not play our music.
3. We get paid for every single CD that is manufactured.

There is nothing "shameless" about their efforts, it is the music business and it only helps extend the life of our songs by having new releases of them available for our current fans and the new ones we gain from the different versions.

I'm not writing this as a debate, I actually have bought every String Quartet Tribute CD I could find to support the efforts of this great series after I was given a copy of the one which pays tribute to my band; Dashboard Confessional.

This is a great album as are the others. I believe that it is a great investment for any fan and each copy that you buy actually pays the artist because these products are licensed.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars String Quartet Tribute - Good Intentions, January 21, 2005

By	Michael J. Mahon "gtrshadyside" (Summit, NJ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tool's music has often been described as "orchestral." It can evoke so many different emotions. My mother even enjoys listens to them. In fact, she says she can almost visualize a ballet to some of their songs. That being said, classical music can sometimes have EVERYTHING to do with a band's music, which would make it obvious to do a string quartet tribute album. I study classical music at a collegiate level, and I applaud these groups' efforts. However, a tribute doesn't necessarily sound good by just playing the same notes as was written. Classical music is played with a different style, and is meant to evoke emotion (just as Tool does). This CD in particular sounds like someone plugged in a Tool recording into a MIDI file. No emotion whatsoever. A lot of the songs chosen don't translate well to a quartet of strings, and the ones that do are so incredibly bland. This idea is great, but I have yet to run accross a SQT with nice arrangements and professional performers.