Album Review: Remixes by Sarah Pillow

Album Name: Remixes
Artist: Sarah Pillow
Year/Label: 2003 / Buckyball Records

Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell

This is a very unusual record. Sarah Pillow sings 17th century songs, on one disc in period arrangements, on the other with modern arrangements. On both she is accompanied by a sterling cast of musicians.

The traditional arrangements on disc 1 are respectfully done and allow Pillow’s voice a chance to shine. Its restful pace is refreshing in this accelerating world.

The other disc creates a bridge between the distant past and the present day. Pillow’s voice is still pure and sweet but the music is more adventurous. It goes from jazzy to quasi-oriental to ambient and back again. The new context suits the songs just fine.

“Remixes” is a powerful, genuinely daring record.

Posted on January 15, 2004

Track Listing
CD 1 traditional arrangements
If Musick Be The Food Of Love
Flow My Teares
To Pansies
Audite Me
As Life What Is So Sweet
Ode Du Premier Jour De Mai
Il Romeo
Aura Soave
O Let Me Weep
To Lilies
Laetamini In Domino
Due Luci Ridenti
To Dewes

CD 2 modern arrangement:
If Musick Be The Food Of Love
Flow My Teares
To Pansies
Audite Me
As Life What Is So Sweet
Ode Du Premier Jour De Mai
Il Romeo
Aura Soave
O Let Me Weep
To Lilies
Laetamini In Domino
Due Luci Ridenti
To Dewes

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