【新世紀鋼琴】George Skaroulis 2009 - Imagine

專輯名稱：Imagine
專輯藝人：George Skaroulis
發行時間：2009


專輯介紹：

Imagine begins with “I Have a Dream,” an ABBA hit from the late ’70’s. Skaroulis slows it down a bit and adds string washes to his piano - a lovely start! Next up is “It Might Be You” from Tootsie. Warm, elegant, and deeply emotional, Skaroulis breathes new life into this sweet song. “Unchained Melody” has been one of my favorite songs since I first heard Bobby Hatfield sing it in 1965, and George’s solo piano version updates it while remaining true to the original (which was first featured in an obscure 1955 prison film called Unchained). Skaroulis’ own “The Fire Within” is a passionate piano solo that overflows with deep emotion; this piece is worth the price of the CD all by itself. Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is another favorite song and even without the poetry of the lyrics, it really sings. “Both Sides Now” and “Send In the Clowns” are songs whose lyrics have a strong emotional impact, and Skaroulis’ soulful instrumental arrangements wordlessly convey the meanings of the songs. Having seen several Cirque du Soleil performances, it cracks me up that “Let Me Fall” comes from one of their productions. There is nothing funny about this powerful song, though, and Skaroulis captures the compelling drama of the piece - love it! Thomas Albinoni’s “Adagio” is another highlight. A piece that dates back to the 1700’s, the haunting melody is timeless. Skaroulis closes with another timeless classic, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Piano and minimal orchestration express the wistful mood of the song while updating it to the 21st century.


專輯曲目:


1. I Have a Dream
2. It Might Be You
3. Unchained Melody
4. Imagine
5. Tonight I Wanna Cry
6. You Raise Me Up
7. The Fire Within
8. Hallelujah
9. A New Day
10. The Dreaming Field
11. Both Sides Now
12. Send In the Clowns
13. Let Me Fall
14. The Water Is Wide
15. Adagio
16. Amazing Grace
17. Somewhere Over the Rainbow