German version of Madonna producer's latest with exclusive mixes by ATB/Ferry Corsten. Tracks 'Barber's Adagio For Strings' (ATB Remix, Terry Corsten Remix Radio Edit, ATB AirplayMix, excerpt from original version, Terry ... more »Corsten Remix and and ATB version« less
German version of Madonna producer's latest with exclusive mixes by ATB/Ferry Corsten. Tracks 'Barber's Adagio For Strings' (ATB Remix, Terry Corsten Remix Radio Edit, ATB AirplayMix, excerpt from original version, Terry Corsten Remix and and ATB version
"I'm honestly not familiar with the original pieces covered here but enjoyed them none the less... The Original Version of Adagio for Strings is beautiful. It sounds at once faithful to the classical genre but at the same time very modern. The Ferry Corsten remix of Adagio, on the other hand, is a tranced out version that is also beautiful, but more in a 2am on the dance floor way. The John Cage composition, In A Landscape, is much more recognizable as a William Orbit production if you're at all familiar with his earlier work under Strange Cargo or Torch Song. In A Landscape comes off as kind of light when held up against the two contrasting versions of Adagio... I've also heard 2 other tracks from his Pieces In A Modern Style full length due 2/1/00 and think it'll be a great album."
Excellent piece of work
Carl Benzino | 05/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Already an old track by now but still never too late to review. William Orbit is definitely an innovative and creative artist. His new album "Pieces...style" definitely is creative. Ferry Corsten, an up and coming superstar of trance/progressive house style has given a new dimension to the track, "Barber's ...strings." When I first heard the track in a club I was totally stunned by the melody and the pace of track. I think the melody is little dark or serious but I still like it a lot. When I found out the track is a remix by F Corsten I was amazed. What an awesome piece of work on the remix. Also not forgetting Andre (ATB) Tanneberger version which is pretty good. Definitely worth an applause however not as good as F Corsten version. This single definitely a must buy for all trance fans, F Corsten and ATB fans, and anyone who likes William Orbit's work."
What a tune!
dj | Canada | 12/24/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"William Orbit, hated by me for his work with Madonna, has pulled a rabbit out of his hat with this song. Ferry Corsten, the GOD of trance, has worked his usual wonders and given this song the best remix I've ever heard.Believe me, you haven't heard music until you hear this song. I can remember exactly where I was the first time I heard Corsten's remix back in September - I thought "Wow, what a fantastic song" and I stopped what I was doing to give it my full attention! This is THE tune of 1999 - and will continue to be huge in 2000. This reached #4 on the UK charts, and that's fantastic!"
Spiritually moving
Helena Turk | SLOVENIA, but living in NYC | 01/31/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first heard of this piece on an airplane; when traveling back home to Europe. It instantly grabbed my attention. Never have I felt touched inside by a piece of music as much. It has hypnotic, emotionally moving beats that derive from the electronic and the classical perspective of music; together it becomes a grand formula. Not only is it the kind of song/piece that makes you move to it, and feel but it has the power of knowing what you, yourself feel. It knows your life story and allows you to go through a transcendence. It's a wonderful piece to experience that moves you spiritually."
Barber's Adagio for Strings [WEA Germany] ~ William Orbit
Bjorn Viberg | European Union | 04/06/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I remember quite distinctly the first time I heard this song. I was sitting in my brothers volvo with some of his friends and I was simply blown away by this song. I was like thinking, who made this amazing song and where can I buy it. This has to be one of the best trance tracks ever made and it is a remix of Barbers adagio for strings. The intro is great and is a nice build up for the slow strings and then we get an amazing mix of electronica and the string section. I love the base line in the begining and the drum sound is also great. This is a great track to dance to and I feel myself moving in my seat even as I listen to right now. The sounds have been maticulously chosen and add a nice layer to an already great track. Then it slows done and we hear the strings and it is so serene and nice. Then we get an awesome mix of the strings and the electronic sounds. That can just be said to be tremendous and I think that Orbit has created a trance track for the ages. This is a one of a kind track. I love it so much."
Track Listings (5) - Disc #1
