For the past 15+ years I've been translating a great Russian poet /
singer / bard Vladimir Vysotsky into English. Finally I deemed my
translations worthy of being recorded. But I wanted them to be more
than just translations. I wanted them to be songs: quality songs,
interesting to a contemporary listener, both a fan of Vysotsky and a
novice. Between May 2007 and February 2008 the album was recorded,
mixed, and mastered in different studios across New York and New
Jersey. The result was a unique album, featuring:
* 16 translated songs of Vladimir Vysotsky.
* Modernized-yet-faithful arrangements of his songs: some –
traditional (acoustic and orchestral), some – completely new.
* A cast of 14 international performers, including stars from various
genres: folk rock, classical music, blues, and heavy metal!
* 12 page booklet with translated lyrics and photos.
The cd and additional info (including mp3 samples) is available
through my website:
www.sentinelreviews.com.
Hurry up and order! :)