Paul weller an orchestrated songbook12/18/2022 ![]() ![]() Seek this out it’s truly not to be missed or overlooked. And even if there was no pandemic, this is a perfect edition to add to his extensive library. That Paul Weller chose to do this, especially in a two-year period of a pandemic where he miraculously released two new studio albums, is a miracle. One of Paul’s bleakest couplings back then, it’s now more thought-provoking and points a way towards self-reevaluation.Įvery song on here every nuance is a wonder. Finally, a favorite of mine from the final year of The Jam (1982’s The Gift), “Carnation” is here and, again, as with the band’s initial offering, this arrangement just heightens the drama, darkness and power of the lyrics. ![]() While George’s voice is rougher and deeper than in his heyday, it’s heart-rending – both men put pure emotion into this reading and it will make you FEEL. And a personal favorite, “You’re The Best Thing” (original also from Café Bleu)is here with Paul being joined by Boy George (one of the great soul-oriented singers of the glorious early/mid-‘80’s) – even after all these years, the combination of the two voices is an amazing thing. Indeed, it’s simply been a continuation of the pattern that has dominated his work for the past 15 years nail down. Two albums On Sunset and Fat Pop (Volume One) have kept his creative fires burning, with the English maverick continuing to push ahead. There is a lightness and joy in this performance and the details of how I know/remember the song are there, albeit minus the drums, etc. Paul Weller has had a productive lockdown. Two more Style Council “classic” moments round off the highlights – “My Ever Changing Moods” (which had two previously recorded versions – the “hit” single and the stripped-down piano rendition from Café Bleu). “English Rose”, from The Jam’s 1978 All Mod Cons, is revisited as a moment of pastoral beauty – and that may be one of the recurring themes of this album – the cinematic majesty of how these songs unfold. His voice is on point the backing singers lift the arrangement to a new height and the musical performance is stellar. A powerful, achingly beautiful song in either permutation, this version is breathtaking. In no particular order, “It’s A Very Deep Sea”, which is a personal favorite from the aforementioned Confessions… album is, for me, THE highlight. Weller has continued to shift directions and push his own musical styles into an all-embracing adventure with each new release, an album of orchestral arrangements from moments of his extensive catalog is the logical next step. It also is fitting that in a career – post Jam and Style Council – where Mr. But it all makes sense now, and the absolute gorgeousness of this album can’t be understated. ![]() I probably would not have embraced this record in an earlier time I wasn’t intellectually, emotionally or spiritually capable of accepting and understanding the power and beauty of orchestras (never mind that it’s Paul Weller). ![]() During his Style Council-era, songs like “A Stone’s Throw Away”, “Francoise” and a portion of the Confessions Of A Pop Group album were strong indicators that he would and could do this to a successful degree. Orchestrated Songbook: Paul Weller With Jules Buckley & The BBC Symphony Orchestra Limited Hardback Book Package Paul Weller 117 Audio CD 20 offers from 26.76 The Boy Named If Elvis Costello & The Imposters 328 Audio CD 31 offers from 11.95 Other Aspects, Live At The Royal Festival Hall Paul Weller 1,027 Audio CD 13 offers from 15. However, there are a few pointers that say “yes, this may be a possibility”. As co-founder of the Heritage Orchestra, Jules was also involved in Pete Tong’s No 1 house/classical crossover album “ Classic House”.If you would have told the “younger me” that my hero/musical influence, Paul Weller, would one day do orchestral arrangements of songs – especially ones from The Jam – I may have laughed cynically or, at least, doubtfully. He is Creative Artist in Residence with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and has previously collaborated with the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Massive Attack and John Cale, re-creating their music for classical instruments. Jules Buckley, is an esteemed conductor, composer and arranger. This eclectic assortment of compositions from Paul’s illustrious career, invigorated by Jules Bickley’s sumptuous arrangements made for a visual and aural delight.Īs a co-production with the BBC, the show was performed in the grand setting of London’s Barbican on May 15th and originally went out live online, later to be broadcast in full on Radio 2 on 13th June, 6Music on the 16th June and then on 19th June on BBC2. + Heavyweight double LP in heavyweight tip-on gatefold sleeve with 8-page booklet.Īlongside the orchestra, Paul was also accompanied by long-term collaborator and guitarist Steve Cradock. This extraordinary performance was a first for Paul, performing with a full orchestra, and saw a quintessential selection of his vast catalogue exquisitely reworked and updated into 75 minutes of breath-taking music that was broadcast across the BBC. ![]()
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