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Emotion & Commotion | 
| Artist: Jeff Beck
Label: Rhino Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  111 reviews
Sales Rank: 84
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.6
UPC: 081227981105
EAN: 0081227981105
ASIN: B003405MF6
Release Date: April 13, 2010
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| Tracks:
| • | Corpus Christi Carol | | • | Hammerhead | | • | Never Alone | | • | Somewhere Over The Rainbow | | • | I Put A Spell On You featuring Joss Stone | | • | Serene | | • | Lilac Wine featuring Imelda May | | • | Nessun Dorma | | • | There s No Other Me featuring Joss Stone | | • | Elegy For Dunkirk featuring Olivia Safe |
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Product Description
For his first studio album in seven years, Grammy-winning guitarist Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso accompanied by a handpicked cast of talented musicians, as well as several songs accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra. Rhino unleashes the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer s restless genius with EMOTION & COMMOTION.
Beck recorded EMOTION & COMMOTION late last year at Sarm Studios in London with award-winning producers Steve Lipson and Trevor Horn. To create the album s diverse sound, Beck used a number of musicians, including appearances by frequent collaborators Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Jason Rebello (keyboards), and Tal Wilkenfeld (bass). The album also includes contributions from a trio of singers: Imelda May ('Lilac Wine'), Olivia Safe ('Elegy For Dunkirk'), and Grammy-winner Joss Stone ('I Put A Spell On You' and 'There s No Other Me').
To complement the innovative tones he coaxes from his guitar, Beck recorded with a 64-piece orchestra on songs that range from Puccini s immortal aria 'Nessun Dorma' and Elegy For Dunkirk from the film Atonement to 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' from The Wizard Of Oz and Jeff Buckley s interpretation of 'Corpus Christi Carol.'
Beck says the idea of pairing his guitar with an orchestra evolved from the version of Gustav Mahler s Symphony No. 5 he recorded a few years ago. 'It turned out amazingly well, but I didn t want to commit to an entire album of classical music. What appealed to me instead was the idea of bringing together these seemingly contradictory sounds on different kinds of nonclassical music.'
In addition to the orchestral pieces, EMOTION & COMMOTION showcases a number of original compositions. For 'Hammerhead,' Beck fires the rocker s opening salvo through his wah-wah pedal before falling into a deep groove carved out by the rhythm section and horn arrangement. At the opposite end of the sonic spectrum, the airy arrangement that elevates 'Never Alone' provides a wide-angle soundscape for Beck s imagination to freely explore the high-flying melody.
Before launching a world tour to support EMOTION & COMMOTION, Beck will unite with Eric Clapton in February for a series of exclusive shows in London, New York City, Toronto, and Montreal. The guitarists both former members of the Yardbirds will play separately before taking the stage to perform together.
After the shows with Clapton, Beck will play South Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, and Japan before returning to America for the U.S. leg of the tour starting mid-April and including an appearance at the New Orleans Jazz Festival on May 1.
For Beck, the new album and tour follows in the wake of a triumphant 2009 his most successful year ever. Among the many highlights were a sold-out world tour; his second induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the release of the platinum-selling Performing This Week... Live At Ronnie Scott s, which earned a Grammy nomination for 'A Day In The Life'; and magnificent performances with his band at the 25th Anniversary Concert of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Madison Square Garden.
Album Description
2010 release, the Grammy-winning guitarist's first studio album in seven years. On Emotion & Commotion, Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso accompanied by a handpicked cast of talented musicians, as well as several songs accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra. Beck recorded the album late last year at Sarm Studio's in London with award-winning producers Steve Lipson and Trevor Horn. To create the album's diverse sound, Beck used a number of musicians, including appearances by members of his current band - drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, bassist Tal Wilkenfeld and keyboardist Jason Rebello. The album also includes contributions from a trio of singers: Imelda May ("Lilac Wine"), Olivia Safe ("Elegy For Dunkirk") and Grammy -winner Joss Stone ("I Put A Spell On You" and "There's No Other Me").
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 so- so effort from jeff beck July 28, 2010
Lovblad (Geneva, Switzerland)
while this certainly is not a bad record, it is a disappointment. while jeff beck had managed to produ e some extraordinary modern reordds recntly, here he threads more traditional ground. as some other reviewers have pointed out this is a much more laid back record than previous ones. it is also much less innovative, indeed this kind of new age jazz guitar has been around for a while and is not that interesting. do not get me wrong, it is a good solid record, flawlessly played but a massi e disappointment when it comes to innovation. for any other artis it would be considered great but for jeff beck it is kind of so-so. at times it comes a little too close to being spa background music. anyway it is still pretty good and better than that wretched live set he released a year ago or so
Good record but.... July 25, 2010
tuned
I always loved Jeff Beck work, this record is interesting mostly about the blend beetwen his guitar and the orchestra (mostly strings).His playing on this record will perhaps disappoint some fans as he plays less notes with less effects than usual; I like it as he shows here an extreme sensivity (we are used to this with him but here it's even more).What I don't like are songs like "I put a spell on you" and others as the singers are not so good to me; I would have prefered an all instrumental record.
But the real thing that bother me (that's why 3 stars only) is the overly compressed sound , sometime distorded or very close to, so that it destroy dynamics like on rap records.....the volume war again that I didn't expect from such a great and sensitive artist.......
 Jeff is pushing it July 25, 2010
Moonlight Blue (Apopka, FL United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I did not care for this new album at all. I think Jeff is pushing it. Mixing his guitar with classic orchestra or jazz arrangements seems appealing at first, but I found the overall album lacking guts and punch. It's lingering from one piece to another and totally lacks any "commotion". If you loved albums like Beckology, Jeff or Who Else, you may not like this new one. I am glad I tried, because Jeff had surprised me in the past, but I am very disappointed in this latest production.
a fine addition July 22, 2010
costermonger
to any collection.
I was lucky enough to see Jeff Beck in Chastain Park (Atlanta, GA) in June.
I hadn't seen him in concert for a couple decades..
He had a remarkable front band with him, and the lead was a singer named Emelda May- on "Emotion and Commotion", he has featured her talent as well as other fine voices and musicians..
I'd have to compare his "pairing up" to some of what Carlos Santana has done- being one of the finest guitar talents around, and matching it with talent that can compliment it!
 Magnum Opus, JeffBeckus. More Pleese July 22, 2010
Provopro
If you love the guitar then get this now.
A Guitar Genius.
This one is about content, not speed and grease. But that is also there for the fusion80's (Hammerhead) set, as well.
Get the new live one (Ronnie Scott's) For That. Lot's of FusionStuff.
BeckBogartAppiceFolks, don't tread here.
The three chicksingers, 2 songs each, are fantastic. Got Imelda's after this. YouTubeHer.
Rockabilly From Dublin? Ok!
I have had this for two months. Yesterday played it all day in car, then 3x at home.
Track 6 Track 6. What is this? "Serene", it will make you wince from the beauty.
"Never Alone". A ThereAndBack revisit, 5x better. Beautiful Guitar. Sweetest ever. No wasted notes here. "Poor Boy". Growling guitar, frightening.
This is a masterpiece of MusicalArt. A Wonderful Visit, from a 42 year Friend.
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