FAVORITE STARS OF THE YEAR By Maximillien de Lafayette
Ute Lemper’s "But One
Day”
"But
One Day..." Is a sparkling vocal miracle and a
mesmerizing listening experience for anyone who loves the traditional and
avant-garde Cabaret music. This CD i
s
rich and multi faceted at many levels, because it encompasses all styles
and aspects of old and “nouveau” cabaret genres. Add to it, compositions
by French, German and American composers. It is an international carousel
of cabaret folklore at its best in: variety, diversity, drama and infinite
musical expressions. It contains cabaret classics by France’s great
Jacques Brel, Kurt Weill and Hans Eisler.
Ute
Lemper
herself is a phenomenon. She is worldwide recognized as the real Cabaret
Diva who differentiates and distinguishes herself from other Divas and
torch singers by her highly refined style, class, intellect, renaissance
and world culture background, theatrical stardom which is based upon a
mysteriously and enigmatically “Femina Persona” which for generations was
the exclusive monopoly of the one and only Marlene Dietrich her
compatriot. Those attributes put her at ease in singing typical Parisian
cabaret songs and passionate European ballades and hymns, for she grew up
in those ambiences, atmospheres, milieux and surroundings. She finds her
roots in European theater and cabaret songs, in Jacques Brel’s “Ne Me
quitte Pas” (If you Go away) and in Kurt Weill’s “September Song” and
Astor Piazzolla’s “Buenos Aires” and many other greats like Hans Eisler.
But
One Day” album captures and depicts her best past and recent performances
in addition to a rich selection of songs she wrote herself and famous
American ballads and melodious songs like” Mack the Knife”, “I am a
Stranger Here Myself”. All blended in a perfect harmony and unity between
the early 20th century’s Cabaret and contemporary avant-garde
Cabaret repertoire. Rich orchestration at a symphonic level, along with
creative and up-beat modern arrangements create a whole new universe for
what Cabaret used to be or ready to become. This album is a treasure. Buy
it. We gave this album a 5 star rating.
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