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ONE WAY Recommends [Issue
#9] Caetano Veloso By
Mandana Beigi
A Foreign Sign
(CD
Nonesuch)
What sounds like
A Foreign Sound to Caetano Veloso is, in fact, a pretty familiar sound
for most of us. Backed by the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra, Veloso covers 22
memorable songs, which, in one way or another, define the popular American music
at different times. Rarely a cover measures up to the original version, yet
Veloso has wonderfully created 22 irresistible renditions that are just as good,
if not better, than the original songs. Veloso and the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra
take the all time American Feelings to a whole new level by emphasizing
more on the instruments than on the melodrama of the lyrics. Among the highlights
of the album are a spine-tingling cover of Cole Porters Love For
Sale and a moving cover of Nirvanas Come As You Are,
which paints Cobains melody with much softer tones. From the torchy Smoke
Gets In Your Eyes and Gershwins Body and Soul to Bob
Dylans Its Alright Ma, A Foreign Sound is the
ultimate American songbook recreated by the Brazilian pop giant who has given
a new identify to each song by his simple yet unique arrangements.