A synthesized orchestra?
J. Wakefield | SLC, Utah | 02/12/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"All but four of these 150 titles are performed by the Ray Hamilton Orchestra. The other four are performed by the Gary Tesca Orchestra.
Before I get too critical, let me emphasize this is not bad for the money. That being said, dance DJs and serious collectors should be advised that this "orchestra" sounds very much like it is synthesized. The strings aren't. The somewhat monotonous percussion is supplied but what appears to be a reasonably good drum machine. The non-piano keyboards are often in a cheesy 1970s style.
We tried to listen while on a long road trip, and hit the "next track" button on three out of four tracks. The Latin is better than the smooth, but there is little that makes make me want to dance. . .
All of these were released as individual volumes. If time permits, I will review each volume under its own title."