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High-energy workouts such as "Rodrigo," "Carmen Caprice," and "The Journey Of A Fool" offer ample opportunities for displays of virtuosity. But the group shows it's capable of subtlety and nuance, particularly in the romantically wistful "Love In Slow Motion" and the Celtic-tinged "He Moved Through The Fair." Batt has consistently demonstrated a knowledge of the ingredients necessary for crossover success, and on CLASSICAL GRAFFITI he once again applies a winning formula to great effect.

There's little doubt that The Planets will achieve success in the world of Classical crossover. All the essential elements are in place: top-notch musical credentials, photogenic good looks, sex appeal, and the ability to create an entertaining mix of Classical and contemporary Pop music. Most important, perhaps, is the fact that the group is the brainchild of Mike Batt, the man who orchestrated the careers of Vanessa-Mae and Bond. For its debut album, he provides the eight-member ensemble with 16 tracks made up of original compositions and covers of well-known classical themes, all bearing Batt's signature crowd-pleasing arrangements and production style. Dance beats, Flamenco rhythms, Middle-eastern modalities, and sentimental melodies are intermingled with heavy guitars and prog-rock pyrotechnics to create a vibrant musical mix that showcases the group's technical proficiency.

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The Planets: Ruth Miller (flute); Ben Pugsley (electric, Classical & Flamenco guitars); Jonathan Hill (violin); Lac-Hong Phi (cello); Salima Williams (oboe); Beverley Jones (bass, double bass); Michael Kruk (drums, percussion).

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List Price $17.98 (You save $4.83)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Classical, Pop, Chamber Music/Recitals
Label EMI Classics
Orig Year 2003
All Time Sales Rank   2437  
CD Universe Part number 5659401
Catalog number 57316
Discs 1
Release Date Mar 11, 2003
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Mike Batt
Personnel Michael Kruk - drums, percussion
Jonathan Hill - violin
Ben Pugsley - electric, Classical & Flamenco guitars
Beverley Jones - bass, double bass
Lac-Hong Phi - cello
Ruth Miller - flute
Salima Williams - oboe

Also: Beverly
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media1.Rodrigo$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media2.Carmen Caprice$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media3.Grassland Theme$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media4.Classical Graffiti$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media5.Love in Slow Motion$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media6.Brandenburg Variation$0.99
7.Journey of a Fool, The$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media8.Clair de Lune$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media9.He Moved Through the Fair - (featuring Beverly)$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media10.Contradanza$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media11.Letter From New England, A$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media12.Bolero Fantasy$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media13.One Minute Silence$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media14.Carmen Caprice - (acoustic version, bonus track)$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media15.Brandenburg Variation - (acoustic version, bonus track)$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media16.Bolero Fantasy - (acoustic version, bonus track)$0.99
17.Christmas Thingy$0.99

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Average Rating: (3 out of 5 stars) 3 stars

5 stars Classical Graffiti is a Great Thrill and a Joy.
This is truly the modern way Classical Music should be presented. A real delight.
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1 star Classical music for cretins
This disc is rubbish. It's all about pandering to the musically uninformed. This is NOT classical music, folks.
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