Search - Mark Wirtz :: Mood Mosaic Vol 1

The inspiration for Austin Powers?

collegemoney | 11/11/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Not much could be more sheer 60's British Go-Go than this. Stick a Mike Myer's Austin Powers photo in the middle of this cover, in place of Mark Wirtz, and you've got it. This isn't up to the standards of Mark's better works using popular vocalists. In style, think of James Bond soundtrack orchestras covering hits of the day and other light fare. In the 60's, it would have been categorized under "Easy Listening" but today it is legitimately cool "Lounge"! For more fully deveoped efforts in which Mark guided the ship, see "Philwit and Pegasus" or the "Teenage Opera" soundtrack where solid UK session players and good vocalists had more prominent roles."

Swank

Beatkeeper | dublin, ohio United States | 11/17/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Stellar example of a forgotten genre, so square it's hip! Obscure retro sounds...if not legendary, at least a whole lot of fun! Great music to mix with modern hipsters such as Death By Chocolate, Yoshinori Sunahara, or Fantastic Plastic Machine. F.A.B. muzak for experimental DJ's to annoy family & friends."

The Best!

Beatkeeper | 09/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Mark Wirtz is a magician; a song wizard. His genius will touch you, change you and renew your faith in music's ability to heal, unify and strengthen us."