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String Quart Tribute to Madonna

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I knew that the Da Capo Chamber Players released excellent tribute recordings of Björk and Radiohead, I was very curious and excited to hear what they'd do with Madonna's work.
Madonna has used strings in her music since her Like a Virgin album, but this cd explores even more the core of her music, which is quite a test, since people usually assumes she's more a celebrity than a real musician.
Madonna and chamber music? A funny thought, but here she passes the test. Even though one might argue about the choice of songs (it's a shame they selected more of her earlier material), the arrangements are really well written, staying true to the originals, yet revealing her skills as a songwriter and melodist.
One highlight: 'Ray of Light', full of sparkle and energy, just like in the original version.

I had heard "Like a prayer" from it on Word Fashion Channel (I had forgot whose show it was) and I completely inloved in it. Musicians play wonderful and record quality is very well, so you can taste your acoustic system to play it. Just listen the samples and make your choice.

Very well orchestrated and performed by the Da Capo Chamber Players. Are these guys for hire or what? Amazing! I'm now looking into their other works as well. Highly recommended!

1. madonna doesn't write music (she backs this fact up)
2. madonna co-writes songs. ie. she's not the main poet on her albums. she adds stuff to already-written lyrics. did you know "like a virgin" was originally intended for a man to sing? gotta love this pre-fabricated pop!

anyway, she's not a musician, but she is overproduced. she just sings "her" songs and dances along to them at concerts