GREY, M.: Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio (S. Hendricks, Phoenix Symphony, M. Christie)

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Enemy Slayer: A Navajo Oratorio (more info)
Performed by: Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
Composed by: Mark Grey
Conducted by: Michael Christie
Hendricks Scott, baritone


1.   Prologue - 10:12
2.   Scene 1 - 13:44
3.   Scene 2 - 09:35
4.   Scene 3 - 15:14
5.   Scene 4 - 19:32

Reviews

give it a chance (Mar 29, 2009)
Reviewer:kindergentler
First, it seems unfair to review a work based on 30-second sound bites. However, even based on the clips from the e-card, I was intrigued by this work. What surprised me was the relatively traditional Western (European) tonality/texture -- I didn't feel any evocation of Navajo music or religion. But maybe this would come across after listening to longer segments or, heaven forbid, the entire... First, it seems unfair to review a work based on 30-second sound bites. However, even based on the clips from the e-card, I was intrigued by this work. What surprised me was the relatively traditional Western (European) tonality/texture -- I didn't feel any evocation of Navajo music or religion. But maybe this would come across after listening to longer segments or, heaven forbid, the entire piece! I'd say it's certainly worth a listen, and the Naxos pricing is low enough that it's fairly low risk. (read more)


Reviewer (Mar 27, 2009)
Reviewer:Mark
Based purely on the small sound bites I would not purchase this CD. It sounds too heavy, similar & melodramatic for me - however, I would prefer luke-warm milk spilled on my leg than to have a venemous bite - I feel the last review is more mean than it is a critique - even Don Rickles is kinder!


Awful (Mar 26, 2009)
Reviewer:Drew
Lukewarm milk spilled on your leg.
Dull, pompous and almost makes me cry when I think of the actual talent out there and this miasmic tripe is being recorded?!?
1/10. Maybe if you like Wagner on too much Valium, otherwise get yourself something useful like a foam hand that says #1 on it.