Miserlou
110 Men
Produced by Bernie Lowe
Engineer: Malcolm Addey
Studio: In London, England (96 feet long x 59 Feet Wide x 42 Feet High with entire floor area covered with musicians)
Cameo SC-2001
From the back cover: Although the world of popular music continues to be dominated by teenage tastes, it has been most gratifying during the past two years to witness the renaissance or rebirth of enchant- ing instrumental music.
For this, we owe great thanks to the inventive and imaginative orchestras, arrangers and musical directors behind the scenes who have conceived a "refreshing" new approach to instrumental music-a modern and spirited sound featuring new rhythms and new harmonies. It is the sound which has made such melodies as "Theme From A Summer Place," "Theme From Exodus," "Calcutta," "Theme From The Apart- ment" and a number of others so delightful for all age groups. It is "TODAY's" sound.
The exciting sound of today is what you will hear in this fabulous debut album of The International Pop Orchestra which Cameo Records is proud to introduce.
One of the most exotic orchestras ever assembled, The International Pop Orchestra includes the staggering total of 110 musicians-a full symphonic size orchestra which one seldom, if ever, hears performing popular music today. The orchestra includes an overwhelming string section of 58, men enhanced by the modern instruments which make "today's" big sound; ie bongos, mandolins, guitars, drums, a grand organ and timbales. Each member of the orchestra was hand picked for this special occasion. The orchestra was placed in the hands of some of today's most gifted arrangers and recorded under the finest conditions and with the finest equipment available today at the London Studios of EMI, (Electrical and Musical Industries), in England. The results are well worth the effort and great expense, for in this album we have a truly magnificent program of popular music as it should be played.
Each number breathes excitement. For example, in the "Exodus" selection, the fulness of the orchestra with its sumptuous strings, superbly captures the spiritual quality of this devine theme. To add the modern touch, a large mixed chorus is employed singing only the melody and functioning, in essence, as a group instrument to further enhance the dramatic sound the song deserves. The voices seem to bring out the soul of this heart rending yet beautiful melody.
In "Hymn To Love," better known to many as "If You Love Me, Really Love Me," the orchestra displays its versatility by presenting the number with a subtle ballad dance beat such as that used in the lovely "Theme From A Summer Place" hit.
There is an outstanding version of "The Habanera" from "Carmen" with excellent im- provisations on the familiar melody.
For an exciting Latin flair, The International Pops Orchestra drives through a rhythmic and absolutely exciting version of "Miserlou."
"Summer Day," the only new theme to be introduced on the album, (from the 3rd act of La Boheme) will surely be one of your favorites. It's a haunting refrain destined to be on the hit parade in the near future.
The orchestra offers a sampling of the light classics in "Rhapsody In Blue" and shows its power with the classic and fiery "Ritual Fire Dance."
The light and gay "Pepe" adds a novelty touch to the orchestra's well balanced program.
Other beautiful themes such as "La Strada," "Lisbon Antigua," "Melodie Perdu" and "Swed- ish Rhapsody" round out the varied and always exciting performance.
The International Pops Orchestra is a welcome addition to the world of popular music. If you enjoy listening to beautiful melodies played with a spirit, depth and fullness that only an orchestra comprising 110 men can offer, then this album is a must for your collection. – Al Cahn
Ritual Fire Dance
If You Love Me (Really Love Me)
Habanera
La Strade
Lisbon Antiqua
Exodus
Miserly
Summer Day
Melodie Purdue
Rhapsody In Blue
Pepe
Swedish Rhapsody
For this, we owe great thanks to the inventive and imaginative orchestras, arrangers and musical directors behind the scenes who have conceived a "refreshing" new approach to instrumental music-a modern and spirited sound featuring new rhythms and new harmonies. It is the sound which has made such melodies as "Theme From A Summer Place," "Theme From Exodus," "Calcutta," "Theme From The Apart- ment" and a number of others so delightful for all age groups. It is "TODAY's" sound.
The exciting sound of today is what you will hear in this fabulous debut album of The International Pop Orchestra which Cameo Records is proud to introduce.
One of the most exotic orchestras ever assembled, The International Pop Orchestra includes the staggering total of 110 musicians-a full symphonic size orchestra which one seldom, if ever, hears performing popular music today. The orchestra includes an overwhelming string section of 58, men enhanced by the modern instruments which make "today's" big sound; ie bongos, mandolins, guitars, drums, a grand organ and timbales. Each member of the orchestra was hand picked for this special occasion. The orchestra was placed in the hands of some of today's most gifted arrangers and recorded under the finest conditions and with the finest equipment available today at the London Studios of EMI, (Electrical and Musical Industries), in England. The results are well worth the effort and great expense, for in this album we have a truly magnificent program of popular music as it should be played.
Each number breathes excitement. For example, in the "Exodus" selection, the fulness of the orchestra with its sumptuous strings, superbly captures the spiritual quality of this devine theme. To add the modern touch, a large mixed chorus is employed singing only the melody and functioning, in essence, as a group instrument to further enhance the dramatic sound the song deserves. The voices seem to bring out the soul of this heart rending yet beautiful melody.
In "Hymn To Love," better known to many as "If You Love Me, Really Love Me," the orchestra displays its versatility by presenting the number with a subtle ballad dance beat such as that used in the lovely "Theme From A Summer Place" hit.
There is an outstanding version of "The Habanera" from "Carmen" with excellent im- provisations on the familiar melody.
For an exciting Latin flair, The International Pops Orchestra drives through a rhythmic and absolutely exciting version of "Miserlou."
"Summer Day," the only new theme to be introduced on the album, (from the 3rd act of La Boheme) will surely be one of your favorites. It's a haunting refrain destined to be on the hit parade in the near future.
The orchestra offers a sampling of the light classics in "Rhapsody In Blue" and shows its power with the classic and fiery "Ritual Fire Dance."
The light and gay "Pepe" adds a novelty touch to the orchestra's well balanced program.
Other beautiful themes such as "La Strada," "Lisbon Antigua," "Melodie Perdu" and "Swed- ish Rhapsody" round out the varied and always exciting performance.
The International Pops Orchestra is a welcome addition to the world of popular music. If you enjoy listening to beautiful melodies played with a spirit, depth and fullness that only an orchestra comprising 110 men can offer, then this album is a must for your collection. – Al Cahn
Ritual Fire Dance
If You Love Me (Really Love Me)
Habanera
La Strade
Lisbon Antiqua
Exodus
Miserly
Summer Day
Melodie Purdue
Rhapsody In Blue
Pepe
Swedish Rhapsody
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