Search - Red Priest, Vivaldi, Corelli :: Nightmare in Venice

WOW! What Fun!!

Wendy M. | Charleston, SC USA | 09/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"How do you describe Red Priest? Wow! Is a start. They are masters of their instruments and know the pieces inside and out. They bring fun and freshness to classical music. They play with tempo and add all sorts of things that have not been done in classical music. The improvisation/embellishment in the music is fantastic. The witches cackling in the Witches dance is one of the favorites for my kids. They love this CD and ask for it over and over again. If you like music played straight (boring) with no embellishment or interpretation from the musician, then this is not for you. If you like fun, fresh, exciting renditions, then this is the one for you!"

Playful Gothic madness..

John Willoughby | Amherst, MA | 08/10/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Those crazy Red Priest guys have done it again, making a wonderfully fun and playful disc of thrash-baroque. This small group really tears up the score. I can imagine that Red Priest would be a riot to see live.



I haven't heard any of the pieces played by a 'straight' ensemble, so I can't comment, but I highly suspect these guys of taking some outrageous liberties. But you have to go with the flow here to get your reward from this romp.



Many of the tracks are not played at the breakneck speed of 'Priest on the Run', but just so's you know, some are. The gothic theme works well, even if it may be a little of a stretch for some of the pieces. When the music slows, you feel as though it is trying to creep up behind you so it can jump out and go 'Boo!' An album that I'd hate to meet in a dark alleyway.



This is not for everybody, but anyone who aspires to the baroque mosh-pit, this is it!"