D. L. Davilla | Huntington Beach, CA United States | 09/06/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Chanson - The Space in Between will grab hold of your ears and soul from the first note to the final and make you a fan of Barb Jungr. Barb takes a song and pours her heart and soul into each and every word taking you on an emotional journey. She is also accompanied by some of the best musicians that I have ever heard that help in creating the various moods that cd covers. The songs range from Jacques Brel to Elvis Costello and for good measure there are original compositions as well. Chanson is an emotional journey that you do not want to miss. Barb Jungr is a singer the people should get to know and enjoy. Buy this cd with No Regrets for you will be happy that you did."
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nina__ | New York, NY United States | 07/31/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I loved the performances on this CD. Barb and her musicians make interesting choices on every track."
Vive Barb Jungr
revilo456 | Hoboken, NJ United States | 10/05/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My first disk from Barb Jungr. Beautiful new translations of some familiar songs that make them seem brand new. And the arrangements could not be better. I couldn't get a seat to hear Jungr at her recent NYC performances -- but this disk immediately becomes one of my favorite CDs."
"Don't be put off by the titles, all the songs are in Englis
davip | UK | 11/20/2009
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I guess the quote sets the tone here -- anything that appropriates 'chanson' in its title ought really to merit the label (like champagne, if you like). Unfortunately, this vanilla AOR doesn't (and it's rather loose with the translations to boot, e.g., in 'ne me quitte pas').
She's got fine pipes to be sure, but the interpretations are dreadful. The other comments here are obviously from fans, but do have a listen first if you're not sure -- then get yourself some Brel, Brassens and Gainsbourg and hear how it should really be done...