The pieces are the by-product of a time span of some 25 years, encompassing diverse ensembles and sonic frameworks, far-flung influences, textures, and feelings. Laurie Altman’s musical compositions on Sonic Migrations represent, in some way, a passage: A passage through places (globally), history and events, words, sonic environments, people’s lives and their mutual emotions. Laurie Altman – Sonic Migrations: Music Of Laurie Altman 2xCD (Neos) Highlights include “Tainted Love,” “What!,” “Say Hello Wave Goodbye,” the Gene Pitney duet “Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart,” his interpretation of Scott Walker’s cover of Jacques Brel’s “Jacky” with its epic kitchen sink production from Trevor Horn, a cover of Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love” with Bronski Beat, “Melancholy Rose” and “Ruby Red” from the Mother Fist album, a Tony Visconti produced nugget “The Dancing Marquis,” last year’s “The Velvet Trail,” the glam stomper “Varieté” and a cover of “The Days Of Pearly Spencer.”
This compilation traces Almond’s singles career from Soft Cell through to his solo work and collaborations. Marc Almond / Soft Cell – Hits & Pieces: The Best Of Marc Almond and Soft Cell 2xCD (Mercury)
