Miss Sarajevo [SINGLE] [IMPORT]

Passengers

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 9, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Single, Import
• Label: Universal Import
• ASIN: B0000072T8
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #179,349 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The Passengers Are a Charitable Supergroup Including the Members of U2, Brian Eno and Luciano Pavarotti. This Item was Released in 1995 to Benefit the War Child Charity and the Cradle Foundation. Features Three Original Passenger Tracks and a Live Versionof the U2 Track 'one' (Recorded on September 12th, 1995 in Modena, Italy).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing all-time favorite, October 27, 2000

By	Debbie in Oregon (Hillsboro, OR USA) - See all my reviews

I heard a cut on the radio a few years ago, and went to considerable effort to find out WHO did this incredible piece. I knew it was U2, but didn't know it wasn't done under their "label."

Of my 400+ CDs (doesn't include the 700+ LPs), this could just be my all-time favorite. It is ALWAYS played at maximum volume; I just can't help it!

Luciano Pavarotti is amazing as only he can be, but the COMBINATION of his incredible voice, the intensity of the music of U2, and the way they work together is something that truly deserves the word AWESOME. It gives me chills every time I hear it.

I was surprised to find it here on Amazon, after having such a hard time tracking it down before!

Hm. Guess I need to go hear it yet again!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best "U2" singles ever, March 28, 2003

By	Erik J. Malvick "Erik Malvick" (Davis, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

People either seem to think this is the best U2 song ever or hate it as a U2 song, even though it really isn't U2 to begin with. However, this single is a lot more U2 than the album itself is, so I thought I'd comment anyway.

Starting with Miss Sarajevo, this song is fantastic even if it is not typical U2. As has been mentioned the combination of Pavarotti and U2 is a match made in heaven. I have always been amazed in how well Bono's voice and the group complement other vocalists, and this is no exception. The only drawback on this particular disc is that Pavarotti's part is cut short in this slightly edited version (as compared to the full album).

The jewel of this disc though is not the single itself but the live version of One. Here we are treated to One in an elegant vocal style that is far superior to the original album version. The audience singing along actually complements the song rather than detract as is often the case in live recordings. The biggest plus here is the full orchestral accompanyment and the addition of Brian Eno singing along. The final product is a recording of One that is full of texture and elevates the song to a level worthy of its greatness.

Bottoms: This is actually an instrumental remix of Zoo Station that I find fantastic. I am not normally a fan of remixes, but this is tasteful and done in the spirit of the whole Passengers project, though it is still a bit dancy. I find it fun to "sing" along to this mix, and you will find the tempo is actually a bit faster and more upbeat in a subtle way.

Viva Davidoff: This is the only track that does not have a hint of U2. It is really weird. Even weirder than the weirdest stuff on the Passengers album. I find this one track impossible to listen to almost. It is more abstract than ambiant, and it seems like it is a bit much even if for an Eno song. Yet, the first three tracks more than make up for this one, and I still give the single 5 starts. It is definitely better than most U2 singles since.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best ever, March 21, 2002

By	Rob Brown (Menlo Park, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Although I usually only listen to the first two tracks, this is probably the best U2 investment I ever made. I agree with all of the others who said that the live version of "One" on this record is phenominal and the duet with Pavoratti is haunting but brilliant. If you love U2 and want something truely rare then do yourself a favor and pick this up.