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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0801390015120 Label: Domino Manufacturer: Domino MPN: 151 Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Domino Release Date: June 05, 2007 Studio: Domino Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Cinematic Orchestra's fourth studio album, Ma Fleur soars from start to finish. The disc opens with the all-too-brief "That Home" which showcases a new guest vocalist brought into the Orchestra clan, Montreal native Patrick Watson whose Coldplay-meets-Jeff-Buckley fragility fits inside the folds of the sparse melody perfectly; his contribution to the sweeping soundscape of closer "To Build a Home" proves equally spectacular, adding an increased vulnerability and richness to the music. "Time and Space," featuring enigmatic Lamb frontwoman Lou Rhodes, offers the perfect combination of vocal ache with the lushness of cello and violin, eventually expanding into a full contemporary-classical-meets-downtempo vibe. Former contributing vocalist Fontella Bass once again brings her timeless soul to the mix ("Breathe" and "Familiar Ground") which will delight longtime fans of the U.K. band. Fans of Cinematic Orchestra's more upbeat hip-hop and jazz numbers from previous releases will discover that there is nothing especially uptempo on this disc; in certain respects, the evenness of Zero 7 discs may provide a more apt comparison, contextually. While that may frustrate some, the power of Ma Fleur from beginning to end is a holistic package of sensuality and softness that makes for a nearly perfect, perfectly timeless release. --Denise Sheppard Product Description: The stunning new album from The Cinematic Orchestra. Featuring "To Build A Home" (w/ Patrick Watson). As heard on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. A "stellar piece of work . . . Just try to make it through the closing "To Build a Home" without losing your breath." SF Chronicle "Yet another brilliant release . . .Solid beats, lush arrangements, great vocals - what more can you ask for?" **** URB Soul Power at its deepest and most profound. Capable of real wonder. **** Mojo A Remarkable album. **** Uncut Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Exquisite pleasures and many kinds of emotions.It took five years for the follow up to 2002's highly acclaimed Every Day. "Ma Fleur" once again sees Jason Swincoe draw on the talents of a disparate group of performers, often from jazz backgrounds, to create the subtle, swelling orchestral sounds that reference the constructive forms of film soundtracks and prove devilishly difficult to describe.As mentioned, there are quite a few jazz influences in here, but they also owe a debt to trip-hop pioneers like The Orb and indeed to Drum and ... Read More Rating: - Dream and smoothness.A very good record, built like a tour of intense and intimate music. Great vocals, wonderful musicians, and a deep sense of peace that flows out of the music. Rating:  - Divinely InspiredI was out shopping for music and was looking for something new when I ran across this album. The cover of the album caught my eye. I'd never heard of The Cinematic Orchestra (...or I should say, that I can't ever recall hearing of them.)but I decided to take a chance on this album based on... well nothing really. (...but the cover I guess. Which is rather strange, because something with a cover that serene would not usually make me take a second glance.) I felt drawn to "Ma Fleur". I felt that ... Read More Rating: - Beautiful theme albumAs a fan of Cinematic Orchestra, having greatly enjoyed all their previous albums, this work may rightly be seen as their best effort. The lush musicality of their previous work is still here, but now the entire album invokes a certain state of mind. For me, it is about nostalgia and beauty; love and loss. Previous albums were focused on the quality of individual songs making up a cool set list. However, this album carries its theme so wondrously that you almost have to hear the whole thing to ... Read More Rating: - a transitional albumThe newest album by The Cinematic Orchestra, Ma Fleur, while not perfect, is a remarkable work of art that has a sound all of its own. It is infused with elements of classical, jazz, and pop music alike, in works of fusion that come together on levels that their previous work had never quite been able to reach. Their past albums have employed familiar quartet/quintet arrangements, all acoustic instruments, and were quite groove-oriented. The arrangements were in no way sparse texturally ... Read More |
