Music for Elevators Mantovani has gained a reputation in some quarters for producing "beautiful" orchestral versions of standard pop songs; in others, his arrangements have been compared to "elevaor music" - the kind of material once used in institutional settings like malls, elevators, and dentist's offices. In short, we have lifeless, bloodless cover versions of pop standards that by themselves have been regarded with disdain by many listeners.
This impressive compilation contains a bounty of those sweet violins and voices in a style that has long since passed its usefulness. The best moments are campy and unintentionally funny, as when Mantovani attempts "contemporary" hits by Nillson his ilk. This is orchesetral music for people who have never benefitted from a grounding in the classics. Compared even to outfits like Sounds Orchestral, the sound is drab and musty. It's hard to imagine anybody listening to this kind of thing anymore.
many moods of mantovani orchestra This music is great for unwinding after a long and stressful day at work , the 3 disc set give you a variety of great music.
Not the same I had some old Mantovani LP's that I loved. This CD set is nice listening, but it sounds like it was recorded with an orchestra half the size of the originals. They are OK, but not what I had hoped for.
Why do another recording? Why not just reissue the LP originals on CD?
Easy listening style of Mantovani I have an original recording C.D. of Mantovani and i expected this to be the same.Good listening but not like the real thing i will be more careful in the future to make sure it is the Maestro
Man and Woman I am looking for the album that has the song Man and Woman.
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