BRILLIANT!
cloverlawn | New York, NY United States | 04/11/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Recently went to hear an orchestral concert which had a work by Todd Levin on the program. Couldn't believe how terrific the piece was, so I bought this disc. The disc is even better. I totally agree with the amazon.com editorial review - this is highly recommended. It's completely unlike anything I've ever heard before in classical music.... more to the point, it smashes through whatever preconceived notions or boundaries I thought were construed to be "classical." It's the first truly contemporary classical music I've ever heard in my lifetime, and by this I don't mean contemporary in its actual sound, but rather in its conceptual stance. The third piece on the disc, titled "Todd Levin," is the real centerpiece, a self portrait of the composer as a young man. Everybody should listen to this piece once - it'll be sure to polarize and exhaust people, but you'll definitely never forget it. Powerful, powerful stuff..."
Original work that deserves more exposure.
John S. Garrigues | The Woodlands, TX USA | 07/28/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I purchased "DeLuxe" about five years ago and never tire of its clever juxposition of biting wit with "easy listening" music that really is anything but. I hope Todd Levin produces more works of this caliber. The London Symphony (well known for its ability to meld pop with classical) was superb on this recording. I highly recommend this highly original work."
Blur
Atheen M. Wilson | Mpls, MN United States | 06/06/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I attended a concert by the Minnesota Orchestra featuring works by modern composers, and Levin's work Blur was among those presented. I found in the piece a certain resonance with my own lifestyle: frenetic, occasionally discordant, but never dull. I purchased the recording for that reason and continue to enjoy that particular work. By the others, I find myself variously affected. It's definately not the average composition and probably won't appeal to those who look for relaxation in their musical choices."
Track Listings (5) - Disc #1
