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Howard Puts his Classics in New Clothing

Mars Velvet | Green Tree, Blue Earth...Deep Space | 10/23/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The interesting aspect to this live CD is how it was engineered to make the music the focus and not so much the concert. So although you can hear the crowds the songs themselves retain a studio feel. This is good because all of these classics have been taken back to the drawing board and reworked. And believe me it is fabulous!"Conditioning" starts off with this guitar rift and rock sound that made me think "oh no! the wrong CD came in the package!". But don't fear because the recognizable synth enters and the new version is so fresh and cool!"New Song" comes in a bit more reflective with a slowed down pace that matches Howard's ability to be serious and fun!
Neat little scratching and crowd chanting too!"Like to Get to Know you Well" has the synth matching with some softer percusion and electric guitar. This version is incredible! As usual on this song and "What is Love" Howard allows some time for the audience to sing in! "Collective Heartbeat" is an instrumental trancy techno number which seems perfect for Howard's oeurve. Although techno I believe I hear guitar that I am assuming is real! "Hide and Seek" here samples a little from the orchestral version making this song more haunting and meaningful. An allegory that has become a longtime fan favorite to discuss over late night coffee. "All I Want" is really changed here! More synthy with some piano accents and pulsing beat. Excellent!"Hunt the Self" has vintage synth sounds, guitar, and Howard declaring "the world is my hunting ground". The guitar adds grit to high charge declaration! "The feeling is strong!""Let the People Have their Say" seems to saunter out of the synth and guitar with Howard's vocal taking control. An excellent number from the PEOPLE album! "You Know I love you" is a hi NRG stomp techno version of the 1987 hit!! Try keeping up with this!! "Things Can only Get Better" starts out with actual album version playing and then Howard and co. take over. Casual vocal delivery of this great song!! "What Is Love" starts out ultraslow as if to tease the audience and listenters! Then this beat comes in rides along the song speeding it up! Howard always sounds amazing singing this song!"Everlasting Love" and "No One is to Blame" are two bonus studio remakes that are increidble!!If you love Howard then PLEASE treat yourself to these great remakes and live show!"

Re-inventing / invigorating / retro- stomping & fabulous!!

Christopher W. Thorpe | UK | 02/23/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"You've got to love Howard Jones.To sustain a worth-while career in the fickle muzik world for over 20 years & still be responsible for producing some exceptional, beautifully crafted tunes is some feather to have in your cap!! Here, on this LIVE DELUX cd, he brings together a collection of his classic songs updating them with such a vibriant 21st century feel.Its intentionally LOUD, fast paced & shows that re-inventing 1's muzik can be a real joy for existing fans & a worthy introduction to new fans who will no doubt relish in the new direction Howard's taking his muzik!! just take the 'Infinity 'from Ministry mixed by Ferry Corsten for example & Howar'd inclusion on there ' Just Look At You Now ' or Sept 2004's ' Slip Away ' single from Mohito feat. Howard which was a massif house club anthem!! If thats not enough check out the fantastic new album REVOLUTION OF THE HEART due out May 2005 or the 20th Anniversary DVD due out 28th March 2005!!

The man is well & truly back.....not that he ever went away!!

DO UORSELF A FAVOR--------------------> BUY THIS GREAT SOUNDING CD!!"