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Inspired by music from 17th century Europe, Sarah Pillow mixes beautiful melodies and lyrics with funk, rock and jazz from the 21st to create Nuove Musiche (Italian for new music). She is joined by guitarist John Goodsall (who also wrote half of the arrangements) and bassist extraordinaire Percy Jones, both of whom are founding members of the pioneering fusion group Brand X. Sarah cohesively ties it all together with her unique voice and knowledgeable rendering of present and past musical genres. The original songs were composed by Baroque masters Monteverdi, Purcell, Sances, Rossi, Dowland and Caccini, and are sung in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Latin. This album, moving in a fresh, new direction, illustrates that on the topic of the human condition not much has changed in 400 years;
but great music lasts forever.
Here is what the critics say about Sarah'new CD:
"Pillow's authentic early Baroque vocal ornaments'with rapidly
repeating, tremolando notes'may sound odd, but it all fits together...
Pillow's voice,in the upper register utilize a fluid, almost liquid delivery...
Pieces include elements of speed metal, ECM-ish jazz and
more, in this curious, if not fascinating album.'Dean Suzuki Progression
The album's unifying factor resides in Pillow's warm
and delicate voice delivering these beautiful melodies from Purcell,
Monteverdi, Caccini and Dowland that can't help but sound anachronistic.
The stylistic shifts from one piece to another might puzzle some
listeners and, the fact is, some experiments are not that conclusive,
but overall Nuove Musiche is an enjoyable attempt at revamping
and introducing this repertoire to the jazz public.' François
Couture AMG Expert Review
Percy is in peak form in a perfect setting for his idiosyncratic
style, as classical/jazz diva Pillow enlists husband/vibist Marc
Wagnon and his Brand X bandmates to recast Baroque-era songs in
hip-hop, fuze-rock, and lounge jazz settings. Check Percy's parts
on the haunting "Amarilli Mia Bella," "Orphee," and "The Fatal
Hour." Chris Jisi Bass Player
Upon first blush the music appears to be simply a female vocalist
singing baroque music, but Ms. Pillow's unique style of singing creates
an appealing atmosphere.This CD is a masterpiece,
which evokes memories of Brand X's musical recordings of the 1970s.
Euro-Rock Press (Japan)
Sarah Pillow interprets jazz as jazz rock, and as opera. Her voice
is her talent. Her clear bright voice is seductive over a continuously
deliberate delivery. Volkmar Ragazzi (Germany)
On the whole, it's an entire other side of pop/rock music. Like it or
not, you Will credit it with exceptional originality.
...the energy and importance she breathes into these old
classical pieces is worth the price of admission, and hopefully
will lead the genre forward for many imitators. Ben Ohmart (Assistant
Editor, MusicDish)
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| This song was written in the early 17th century by a composer named Giulio Caccini, but don't be fooled by the date- this song sounds every bit as contemporary as any other. It was re-arranged by guitarist John Goodsall, a pioneer in the rock fusion style; and Sarah Pillow, a versatile talent who can bind together centuries of vocal style. |
CD: Nuove Musiche
Label: Buckyball Records
Credits: Giulio Caccini (Tivoli c.1545- Florence 1610)arr.: Goodsall/Pillow |
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| This song was written in the early 17th century by a composer named John Dowland, but don't be fooled by the date - this song sounds every bit as contemporary as any other. It was re-arranged by guitarist John Goodsall, a pioneer in the rock fusion style; and Sarah Pillow, a versatile talent who can bind together centuries of vocal style. |
CD: Nouve Musiche
Label: Buckyball Records
Credits: John Dowland (1563- London 1626) arr. by Goodsall/Pillow/Wagnon |
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