Easy on the ears
November 25, 2008
Feinstein's voice has improved over the years. This is a nice album for fans of Sinatra and Feinstein.
Better Than Expected: Wonderful
November 6, 2008
I'm a real Sinatra fan and I was intrigued by this CD's concept primarily because I know that Micheal Feinstein is a serious historical music scholar. I thought that it would be educational about Sinatra in some way. But it wasn't education I got; it was wonderful entertainment.
This is an exceptional work -- not because of a connection to Frank Sinatra but because of the quality of all the remarkable creative work displayed. Feinstein's voice is excellent and most of all his unique vocal interpretation of some of the best songs every recorded make this CD a true gem. Feinstein has restored lyrics to some songs: The additional lines in "At Long Last Love" are a real treat and were never song by any Sinatra recording I've heard.
The piano work (by Feinstein?) is great and the orchestra is fantastic; sounds like the old Count Basie Band but with a full symphonic orchestra: woodwinds, strings, and horns. What superb arrangements!
Another positive element which greately contributes is the extremely high technical quality of the recording. Beyond crystal clear and perfectly mixed. I don't know what they did in the studio but it works!
This CD should not be compared with any of Sinatra's work. Feinstein makes the songs his own. The only connection is in the choice of songs and the overall big band style. I will always be a Sinatra fan -- and now I'm also a Feinstein fan.
BTW: Why can't Amazon include the liner notes?
The Sinatra Project
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October 13, 2008
Michael Feinstein has taken some wonderful old standards originally recorded by Frank Sinatra, and a couple that were written for him but not recorded, and rendered them memorably. His enunciation and phrasing are outstanding, he has a gentle voice, tender in the romantic songs, strong where it needs to be, but melodic. He does not belt out his songs. What a relief. This is truly enjoyable listening, and may he do more of it in this style.
worth the wait
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October 12, 2008
feinstein not only delivers but proves he is not a contender but has set the bar for other performers. very good choice of songs.awesome vocal delivery . i am looking forward to his next album!! Thanks,Michael !
Nice, but
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October 9, 2008
The problem with any of these kind of albums is that the reason Sinatra was what he was no one else can match him. The same with Clooney or Peggy Lee. I like Feinstein a lot but he should just do his own thing.
