"This is the true reason God invented the CD player. Ravel's "Bolero" and Holst's "Bringer of War" are standouts, in my opinion. If Mr. Tomita is still living, perhaps, he can grace us with Camille Saint-Saens' "Organ Symphony" or "The Carnival of the Animals" electronically interpreted."
Cleverly-synthesized, familiar classical tunes
Jeff N | 11/01/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I use this CD with elementary school children. It's classical music with an electronic twist--fun, sometimes surprising, and well-done!"
Excellent production of classical works in a new genre.
Jeff N | 09/16/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tomita brings age old classics to a fresh light with the variation of electronic compositions, while at the same time preserving the tempo and flavor of the originals."
Electronic Classics
John A Lee III | San Antonio, TX | 12/03/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"As far as I know, Isao Tomita is not an original artist in the sense that he composes new works. He is, however, an original artist who puts a new spin on existing compositions and reinterprets them in a new and, mostly, delightful way.
The selection on this album come right out of a "pops" concert given by any symphony orchestra but they are not performed my symphonic orchestras. They are performed electronically by Tomita. This results in some parts being more emphasized than one would expect to hear in a concert hall. It is a new experience.
This work is new and different in its presentation. It is quite enjoyable.