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Operatica: Shine [Import]

Operatica (Lord Vanger) (Artist), Ali Babak Afshar (Composer), Georges Bizet (Composer), Claude Debussy (Composer), Edvard Grieg (Composer), Joaquin Rodrigo (Composer), Lord Vanger (Composer), Hein / Jaffe, Aaron Vanger Lord / Hoven (Composer), Alan Steinberger (Performer), Inva Mula-Tchako (Performer)
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Taking the crossover club music of Enigma and appending opera onto it instead of world music, Operatica has a very distinct sound in the scope of electronica. Featuring leather-lunged divas amid sultry electronic beats, Operatica throbs with a moody tension rarely heard in the genre. Formed around the wild ideas of Lord Vanger, his collaborations have cut out the need for other members and his… Read more in Amazon's Operatica Store

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  • Performer: Alan Steinberger, Inva Mula-Tchako
  • Composer: Ali Babak Afshar, Georges Bizet, Claude Debussy, Edvard Grieg, Joaquin Rodrigo, et al.
  • Audio CD (May 21, 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: E-Magine Records
  • ASIN: B000060OXN
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,599 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Solvejg's Song
2. Mon Amour
3. Shine
4. Kokab
5. Standing On The Edge Of The World
6. Lost In Someone Else's Dream
7. Khodoya
8. Je Crois Entendre Encore
9. Passepied
10. Under The Desert Sky
11. Kokab (Extended Grooveshaman Remix) (bonus track)

On this CD:
  1. Peer Gynt, incidental music, Op. 23 Solvejg's Song
    Composed by Edvard Grieg
    with Alan Steinberger, Ying Huang

  2. Aranjuez mon amour, song for voice & piano (or guitar)
    Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo
    with Alan Steinberger, Inva Mula-Tchako

  3. Shine
    Composed by Lord Vanger
    with Maureen O'Flynn

  4. Kokab (after Persian folk tune)
    Composed by Lord Vanger

  5. Standing On The Edge Of The World
    Composed by Lord Vanger
    with Lord Vanger, Kudsi Erguner

  6. Lost in Someone Else's Dream
    Composed by Lord Vanger, Hein Hoven, Aaron Jaffe

  7. Khodoya
    Composed by Ali Babak Afshar

  8. Les Pêcheurs de perles, opera in 3 acts Je Crois Entendre Encore
    Composed by Georges Bizet
    with John Osborn

  9. Passepied, for piano (Suite Bergamasque No. 4), L. 75/4
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Ying Huang

  10. Under The Desert Sky
    Composed by Lord Vanger
    with Lord Vanger

  11. Kokab (after Persian folk tune) Extended Groveshaman Remix
    Composed by Lord Vanger


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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Shine" is far better than the first album, September 7, 2002
I enjoyed the first Operatica album "Volume 1" a lot. I love the concept of fusing opera and techno music together. Unfortunately my problem with "Volume 1" was that some of the songs sounded a like as well as weak material. Still it didn't deter me from wanting to hear the new album "Shine". After listening to "Shine" a few times. I have come to a conclusion that this album is far more enjoyable than "Volume 1". All the songs have a separate identity to them and do not sound alike. I think there is a bit more use of techno beats on this album than on the previous album. I also enjoyed hearing different vocalists than just sticking with Maureen. I think using other vocalists has added more depth to the music. I particularly enjoyed "Solvej's Song", "Shine", and "Standing On the Edge of the World" a lot. All the songs are good in their own right. "Shine" takes Operatica in the right direction. I look forward to hearing more from Lord Vanger.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, yet not comparable to Diva Dance, March 11, 2004
By daniel (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
Let me start out by saying that i love this cd. i bought it thinking that it would be like the song Diva Dance from the Fifth Element. It is most certainly one of my favorite cd's but it is nothing like the Diva Dance song. All of the tracks are much slower, focusing more on the opera part, as opposed to the techno/pop. i would still give this cd a splendid 4 out of 5 stars, but i would just like to get across the point that it doesn't have the type of songs that are advertised. thanks.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great find!, August 7, 2002
By Mike (Miami, FL, USA) - See all my reviews
In a time in which creativity should be praised, this is an album that stands out. This album is a daring eclectic mix of an electronic/opera/persian fusion. It sums out to a beautiful masterpiece. The album keeps a dreamy state all the way through from start to finish. It is a perfect album for that late night drive, recovery from a big night, or even bedroom activity. It is the kind of album that entrances the listener and the skip button does not have any use. I am glad I stumbled upon this album, a rare find.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars It's definitely worth a listen--I regret not hearing it sooner.
My girlfriend scored this CD in a small contest at school. I took a look at the cover and expected a seriously contrived album, and I even made a scathing joke. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Dominic A. Gonzalez

5.0 out of 5 stars A great music experiment
I found the first Operotica album by chance playing at a bookstore and inquired to who was playing. "In the City" very coolness. Nothing you would hear on the radio. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jim Boy C

1.0 out of 5 stars disappointment..
I was expecting much more, this album has nothing to do operatic pop honestly. The first song solvejg's song is ok, but other than that nothing to do with operatic pop.. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Murat O. Demirors

3.0 out of 5 stars Oh dear...they've taken their eye off the ball
This is not much like their first album (which was a mostly clever, sometimes ham-handed combination of operatic arias and modern electronic instrumentation). Read more
Published on January 7, 2007 by Emlyn Addison

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly beautiful music
I would describe this music as a mellow and unusal mix of music where Enya meets Maria Callas, and I am a fan of both, so that's a good thing. Read more
Published on November 29, 2004 by Savannah Skye

4.0 out of 5 stars Better then R&B
My wife and I are always looking for new music to cuddle up to, while either watching the sunset, or getting a little heated. Read more
Published on April 16, 2004 by lottadvd

5.0 out of 5 stars Opera Today
I just bought Operatica:Shine. It is my favorite CD, I strongly recomend it to enyone who enjoys opera! Read more
Published on August 24, 2003 by Jason Hargett

1.0 out of 5 stars more absolute pits
Whoever thinks this "marriage" of opera and pop was a good idea is the same guy that thinks John Tesh is a great composer. Read more
Published on August 22, 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Haunting!
Loved it! SO different! Shakila's voice is stunning and the Persian songs are out of this world! Solvejg's Song is like a quartz crystal. Read more
Published on April 9, 2003 by moto moto

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Bad
This is like dull opera vs. Trance. What a waist, I am mad I bought it.
Published on January 28, 2003

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