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	Unexpected Songs Julian Lloyd Webber, Pam Chowhan, ... EMI Classics, 2006 average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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With an overall calming and relaxing theme, and the repertoire ranging from the core classical to interpretations of contemporary writers, Unexpected Songs, his 40th album, will appeal to a wide audience. The title track is composed by his brother, Andrew, and part of the musical Song And Dance and features a special vocal guest appearance by multi-platinum recording artist Michael Ball. Another highlight is the cello arrangement of 'Koyal (Songbird)', originally by producer / songwriter / DJ and orchestral composer Nitin Sawhney, who established himself as one of the UK?s leading scorers for film and television. Catrin Finch, the 'Queen of Harps' joins him on several tracks, providing an enchanting accompaniment.

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Ultra soothing unexpected tender gems of musical beauty

The songs in this album are terrific. Nothing can be written to describe how great they are, so I suggest you listen to the samples.

I bought this album for my father's birthday and he tells me that he has to listen to it every single night to go to sleep.

What initially drew me to this album was a remake of "A Gift of Thistle" from the Braveheart soundtrack by James Horner. If you know that piece, listen to Webber's clip and you'll see how this arrangement flows so nicely and succeeds in accentuating the strengths of the piece. I usually don't like remakes of originals but this one is an exception.

All songs are acoustic except the title track "Unexpected Song".

Total of 20 tracks, well worth it.

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Tracks
Star of the County Down / Lady D'Arbanville, for ensemble | Oblivion, tango | I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls, aria (from "The Bohemian Girl") | Prelude for piano No. 4 in E minor, Op. 28/4, CT. 169 | Sea Pictures, song cycle for alto & orchestra (or piano), Op. 37~In Hav | Sadko, opera in 3 (or 5) acts~Chant hindou | Trees, for voice & piano (or orchestra) | Heure exquise, for voice & piano (No. 5 from Chansons grises) | Kashmiri Song "Pale Hands I Loved" | Songbird (Koyal) | Sicilienne, for cello & piano, Op. 78 | Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, musical play~Hushabye Mountain | Music, When Soft Voices die for voice & piano, Op. 25/5 | Schwanengesang (Swan Song), song cycle for voice & piano, D. 957~Serena | Lea rig | African Crib Carol | Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra~In tr | Braveheart, film score~A Gift of Thistle | To a Wild Rose, for piano, Op. 51/1 (Woodland Sketches) | Unexpected song

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