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Music is a funny thing, it hard to predict what someone will like, but this CD is great in its scope and delivery and is the finest example of the style described above. If you enjoyed seeing the film Cabaret this CD will be a good one to have.It's a special orchestra and a special singer making this special music and it takes a special listener to enjoy it.
A live performance of a great singer and a fine orchestra in a style of music that is of the 1920's and 30's. It's hard to describe this double CD.
If you came from a home of European immigrants where foreign language music was heard, there is a good chance this will hit some buttons for you too. Music you'd see and hear live in Weinmar Republic portion of history that is particular to Germany of those times between two world wars.
If it strikes a chord with you, you will find it compelling and thrilling to listen to as a remarkable piece of modern history. If you are special in the ways listed above then this will probably be CD that deserves to be in your collection and you'll really enjoy it.
It's not for everyone, clearly but if you like old music of the 20's and 30's you'll probably dig this.
Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester are superb. Great 1920s music. Weimar Germany was pretty cool and Raabe and his band bring it all back.
Max Raabe (and the Palast Orchester) are simply brilliant. These two cd's documents the performance at Carnegie Hall 2008, and the set builds in a controlled manner until you are simply shouting for more.
Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester was a very pleasant surprise>As a fan of big band, swing, and 1930's music, Max's team surpassedmy greatest expectations.He has a superb tenor voice spanning two octaves.His band are very precise, very crisp, and very talented.They make me want to learn how to sing and play the trumpet.
Heute Nacht Oder Nie (meaning "Tonight or Never") is a two-CD recording of Max Raabe and Palast Orchester's sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall in New York. The suave singing duo project clarity and energy into nostalgic hits from the 20's and early 30's. Songs range from Cuban rumbas to fast-paced foxtrots and courtly tangos. An utterly rapturous celebration of the most beloved musical styles of nearly a century ago, yet presented with the blood-firing enthusiasm and smooth, sensual appeal worthy of modern rock stars, Tonight or Never is a welcome addition to personal and library music CD collections and highly recommended.
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