Rap and classical ? Redman and Debussy?
What could possibly be next, Nana Mouskouri doing a duet with the Lords of Acid? If you don’t yet have an import candidate at Virgin to shell your $30 to, let me suggest The Rapsody Overture, a various artists cd that has thus far only been released in Europe for reasons only known to Polygram Records.
Here’s the deal: the concept of combining the two genres is fascinating and some of the results are fantastic.
"Prince Igor" by composer Borodin, featuring rapper Warren G. and singer Sissel (the Norwegian who provided the haunting vocals on the Titanic soundtrack) is hands down the best track on the cd, and also the most beautiful. Surprisingly, L.L. Cool J.’s take on Delibes’ "Lakme", "Dear Mallika" proves captivating. Mobb Deep and Pucinni blend well in "Nessun Dorma". For a harder edge, give Onyx's "Vissi D'Arte" by Puccini a whirl on the laser merry-go-round. These pearls are amidst a few not so precious gems on the cd, but intriguing nonetheless.
Give it a try if you’re looking for something different or looking to impress someone looking for something different.
