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Summary: Tori -- Laid Back
Review: I could listen to this album whenever I need to relax. It's one of those albums that you can listen to the entire thing & not skip through any songs. It doesn't have the "sing-ability" of some of her others (Under The Pink, etc...), but Tori is forever experimenting with new mediums & integrating them into her amazing fluid style. I keep this in my car & just enjoy the drive as this angel's voice lilts about me...
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Summary: Tori -- Laid Back
Review: I could listen to this album whenever I need to relax. It's one of those albums that you can listen to the entire thing & not skip through any songs. It doesn't have the "sing-ability" of some of her others (Under The Pink, etc...), but Tori is forever experimenting with new mediums & integrating them into her amazing fluid style. I keep this in my car & just enjoy the drive as this angel's voice lilts about me...
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Summary: THE best transcribed Tori book yet
Review: If you're into playing songbooks for their piano value (that is, if you're a genuine pianist who loves Tori's music) this book is for you. Unlike all the previous versions, Tori actually made this one as closely resembling the actual album music as possible. It's more challenging than the others, but at the same time not intimidatingly so.
So if you're looking for a good Tori piano music book, this is the one to choose.
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Summary: Great for the avid Tori-phile
Review: So I just got my copy of the "Scarlet's Walk" songbook in the mail today, and while I can't say the book is perfect, it is definitely in my top three favorite Tori songbooks--"Boys for Pele" and "The Bee-Sides" being the other two.
One great thing about this book is the (for the most part) reasonable key signatures, which I'll present to you with each song review...1. Amber Waves (4#'s but changes to the key of C at the "Healing Machine" part) A decent arrangement that stays true to the recorded song.
2. a sorta fairytale (4b's) If you like playing accompaniment to a singer, this is a nice, simple arrangement. But if you prefer to have the melody incorporated into your playing, a fairly experienced pianist shouldn't have too much trouble doing so. The same three chords are repeated through most of the piece, leaving you room to add those melody notes.
3. Wednesday (2b's) Fun, easy accompany piece that incorporates the melody at a few points.
4. strange (2b's) Pretty much the same as "Wednesday."
5. Carbon (5#'s --a little scary) One of the more difficult pieces, the time signature alternates from 6/8 to 7/8 all the way through. Also, this is total accompaniment.
6. Crazy (key of C) One of the easiest pieces, "Crazy" incorporates the melody throughout.
7. wampum prayer (1#) Although just an a capella song, it's nice knowing what the exact notes are.
8. don't make me come to Vegas (1#) A fun piece to play. Incorporates the melody throughout.
9. Sweet Sangria (2b's) A little disappointing, but probably would sound great with a little bass backup. Mostly accompaniment.
10. your cloud (5b's, but easy to transpose to 2#'s) Also a sheer accompany piece, "your cloud" is easy and mellow, true to the recording.
11. pancake (1b) Mostly accompaniment, and IMHO not a very fun-to-play arrangement.
12. I can't see New York (5b's, but transposable to 2#'s) Great accompany arrangement, but difficult just due to its length. 13. mrs. jesus (3#'s) A fairly easy arrangement that is mostly accompaniment.
14. Taxi Ride (4b's) I haven't tried this one yet, but it looks like the melody is incorporated throughout.
15. another girl's paradise (1#) My favorite to play so far. Easy to play AND it has the backup vocals.
16. Scarlet's Walk (6b's, but transposable to 1#) I have yet to tackle this song, also, but it appears fairly simple despite the key signature.
17. Virginia (4#'s) Mostly accompaniment, but a beautiful arrangement, even without a singer. No backup vocals, though :(
18. gold dust (6b's) A good arrangement that incorporates the melody at a few points.
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Summary: Great for the avid Tori-phile
Review: So I just got my copy of the "Scarlet's Walk" songbook in the mail today, and while I can't say the book is perfect, it is definitely in my top three favorite Tori songbooks--"Boys for Pele" and "The Bee-Sides" being the other two.
One great thing about this book is the (for the most part) reasonable key signatures, which I'll present to you with each song review... 1. Amber Waves (4#'s but changes to the key of C at the "Healing Machine" part) A decent arrangement that stays true to the recorded song.
2. a sorta fairytale (4b's) If you like playing accompaniment to a singer, this is a nice, simple arrangement. But if you prefer to have the melody incorporated into your playing, a fairly experienced pianist shouldn't have too much trouble doing so. The same three chords are repeated through most of the piece, leaving you room to add those melody notes.
3. Wednesday (2b's) Fun, easy accompany piece that incorporates the melody at a few points.
4. strange (2b's) Pretty much the same as "Wednesday."
5. Carbon (5#'s --a little scary) One of the more difficult pieces, the time signature alternates from 6/8 to 7/8 all the way through. Also, this is total accompaniment.
6. Crazy (key of C) One of the easiest pieces, "Crazy" incorporates the melody throughout.
7. wampum prayer (1#) Although just an a capella song, it's nice knowing what the exact notes are.
8. don't make me come to Vegas (1#) A fun piece to play. Incorporates the melody throughout.
9. Sweet Sangria (2b's) A little disappointing, but probably would sound great with a little bass backup. Mostly accompaniment.
10. your cloud (5b's, but easy to transpose to 2#'s) Also a sheer accompany piece, "your cloud" is easy and mellow, true to the recording.
11. pancake (1b) Mostly accompaniment, and IMHO not a very fun-to-play arrangement.
12. I can't see New York (5b's, but transposable to 2#'s) Great accompany arrangement, but difficult just due to its length. 13. mrs. jesus (3#'s) A fairly easy arrangement that is mostly accompaniment.
14. Taxi Ride (4b's) I haven't tried this one yet, but it looks like the melody is incorporated throughout.
15. another girl's paradise (1#) My favorite to play so far. Easy to play AND it has the backup vocals.
16. Scarlet's Walk (6b's, but transposable to 1#) I have yet to tackle this song, also, but it appears fairly simple despite the key signature.
17. Virginia (4#'s) Mostly accompaniment, but a beautiful arrangement, even without a singer. No backup vocals, though :(
18. gold dust (6b's) A good arrangement that incorporates the melody at a few points.
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