Two CDs for the price of one
Sarah Pillow introduced her new concept of giving modern arrangements to early Baroque melodies and texts with the release of "Nuove Musiche" In the fall of 2001. With "Remixes", she further pushes boundaries by offering a "before and after" taste in a 400-year time span within two CDs, featuring two stellar ensembles (one with period instruments, the other a jazz-rock band) and two outstanding interpretations of one set of 17th-century songs.
"...her performing qualities are so great that, imho (in my humble opinion), none of the other contemporary female singers can be compared to her." - progressor.net
A delight for the ears, but more, a grand pleasure for the soul. If we didn’t have her we wouldn’t even know how to invent her. She’s in a class by herself. Do yourself a favour: buy this album. It will allow you to greatly expand your horizons and discover how truly universal music is. A-J Charron - 2003-12-13 guitarnoise.com
This is a very unusual record. Sarah Pillow sings 17th century songs, on one disc in period arrangements, on the other with modern arrangements. On both she is accompanied by a sterling cast of musicians..."Remixes" is a powerful, genuinely daring record.a Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell collectedsound.com
Ms Pillow possesses a crystalline vocal delivery with near faultless intonation, as this recording signifies an extension of her previous effort titled, “Nuove Musiche."...although Ms Pillow's nouveau approach and willingness to take chances, speaks volumes. Glenn Astarita All Music Guide
Everyone else should sit back and enjoy one of the best voices of our time opening the ears to a creative tour-de- force. A well-conceived set that more than delivers the goods, the melding of minds and modes here would cheer all creative music fans. Well done.Midwest Record Recap
Track listing
1. if musick be the food of love (henry purcell
1659-1695
2. flow my teares (john dowland 1563-1626)
3. to pansies (william lawes 1602 - 1645)
4. audite me (giovanni felice sances c.1600-1679)
5. as life what is so sweet (william webb)
6. il romeo (barbara strozzi 1619-ca.1664)
7. ode du premier jour de mai (jean passerat 1534-
1602)
8. to lilies (william lawes 1602 - 1645)
9. aura soave (luzzasco luzzaschi 1545-1607)
10. o let me weep (henry purcell 1659 -1695)
11. laetamini in domino (giovanni felice sances
c.1600-1679)
12. due luci ridenti (settimia caccini 1591-c.1660)