I, Lucifer [Enhanced]

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Contemporary pop music often deals with its burgeoning past by pretending to ignore it, all the while frantically picking over the debris to cynically reinvent the wheel. But the U.K.'s The Real Tuesday Weld (a.k.a. singer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Stephen Coates) triumphs here by boldly synthesizing a context of intimate '20s and '30s cabaret jazz, then deftly informing it with subtle touches of modern electronica. That it remains much closer in spirit to the former than the latter makes it a compelling, consistently satisfying listen. Taking the form of a mock soundtrack to novelist Glen Duncan's amusingly warm tale of the devil returning to earth for an ill-advised comeback, Coates' cabaret electronique draws on influences as diverse as Django Reinhardt, Serge Gainsbourg, Tom Waits, and Al Bowlly (Coates claims the '30s London crooner inspired him in a dream), TRTW spins breathy, endlessly moody tales of bittersweet romance, all of it informed by a dry, graceful wit. The dizzy, French tongue-tripper "Bathtime in Clerkenwell" quickly became an unlikely Euro club hit; guest performers include the Tiger Lillies' Martyn Jacques ("Someday (Never)"), Pinkie McClure (the cinematic "One More Chance"), and David Guez ("La Bete et La Bete"'s Gallic throwback folk-pop). A lot of unfocused musical ambition gets passed off as cutting-edge post-modernism, but the inviting, time-warped conceit Coates/TRTW have concocted here challenges the very notion of such constraining labels. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
This modern-day electronic cabaret singer-songwriter, whose given name is Stephen Coates, has crafted a unique new sound, informed by Al Bowlly, Serge Gainsbourg, Ennio Morricone as well as modern electronica. I, Lucifer is the imaginary soundtrack to the best selling novel of the same name by Glen Duncan, about the devil returning to earth for a second shot at repentance and mortality. The enhanced CD features the Sundance Online Film Festival award winning animated video for "Bathtime In Clerkenwell."

In the U.K. where the first album track has been released on 10" vinyl, it has become an unexpected dance floor hit, with people like Coldcut, Groove Armada and Fatboy Slim singing its praises

I, Lucifer [Enhanced]

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I, Lucifer [Enhanced]

Average customer rating: absolutely fantastic ... Return of the Mills Brothers w/ a little Whispering Jack Smith Alternative Cabaret Unholy delight Loopy, Off-kilter, Nostalgic and Fun

I, Lucifer The Real Tuesday Weld Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Six Degrees Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Return of the Clerkenwell Kid I, Lucifer: Finally, the Other Side of the Story Where Psyche Meets Cupid The Ugly and the Beautiful L' Amour et la Morte ASIN: B0001HOX1E Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. It's A Dirty Job But Somebody's Got To Do It
2. Bathtime In Clerkenwell
3. The Ugly And The Beautiful
4. (Still) Terminally Ambivalent Over You
5. Someday (Never)
6. One More Chance
7. The Eternal Seduction Of Eve
8. La Bete Et La Belle
9. Easter Parade
10. The Life And Times Of The Clerkenwell Kid
11. The Show Must Go On
12. Heaven Can't Wait
13. Someday (Soon)
14. The Pearly Gates

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Contemporary pop music often deals with its burgeoning past by pretending to ignore it, all the while frantically picking over the debris to cynically reinvent the wheel. But the U.K.'s The Real Tuesday Weld (a.k.a. singer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Stephen Coates) triumphs here by boldly synthesizing a context of intimate '20s and '30s cabaret jazz, then deftly informing it with subtle touches of modern electronica. That it remains much closer in spirit to the former than the latter makes it a compelling, consistently satisfying listen. Taking the form of a mock soundtrack to novelist Glen Duncan's amusingly warm tale of the devil returning to earth for an ill-advised comeback, Coates' cabaret electronique draws on influences as diverse as Django Reinhardt, Serge Gainsbourg, Tom Waits, and Al Bowlly (Coates claims the '30s London crooner inspired him in a dream), TRTW spins breathy, endlessly moody tales of bittersweet romance, all of it informed by a dry, graceful wit. The dizzy, French tongue-tripper "Bathtime in Clerkenwell" quickly became an unlikely Euro club hit; guest performers include the Tiger Lillies' Martyn Jacques ("Someday (Never)"), Pinkie McClure (the cinematic "One More Chance"), and David Guez ("La Bete et La Bete"'s Gallic throwback folk-pop). A lot of unfocused musical ambition gets passed off as cutting-edge post-modernism, but the inviting, time-warped conceit Coates/TRTW have concocted here challenges the very notion of such constraining labels. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

This modern-day electronic cabaret singer-songwriter, whose given name is Stephen Coates, has crafted a unique new sound, informed by Al Bowlly, Serge Gainsbourg, Ennio Morricone as well as modern electronica. I, Lucifer is the imaginary soundtrack to the best selling novel of the same name by Glen Duncan, about the devil returning to earth for a second shot at repentance and mortality. The enhanced CD features the Sundance Online Film Festival award winning animated video for "Bathtime In Clerkenwell."

In the U.K. where the first album track has been released on 10" vinyl, it has become an unexpected dance floor hit, with people like Coldcut, Groove Armada and Fatboy Slim singing its praises

Customer Reviews:

absolutely fantastic ... .......2007-01-06

it'll make you smile, move and wonder about the man behind the music all at the same time. truely one of the most original music I've heard in a long long time. Unfortunately, I didn't care for his other album.

Return of the Mills Brothers w/ a little Whispering Jack Smith.......2006-04-06

A delightful and silly album, at times playful, at others sardonic (the French and English versions of "The Ugly and the Beautiful" / "La Bete et la belle" are filled with shrewd, ironic, and cuttingly clever remarks of insecure resentment!). Musically, the most fun is the "Bathtime" number. The 1930s samples sound to me primarily drawn from the original Mills Brothers--their early work as syncopated, scat/vocalese experimenters, done in the early 30s. His own breathy, close-mic vocals are reminiscent of Whispering Jack Smith (though he claims Al Bowlly was his hero). Great then, great now. Coates' follow-up album, Return of the Clerkenwell Kid, is also witty and weird, old jazz, pop, electronica, but this has more variety and daring. I hate to see them going for remainder-prices, but it's a good time to buy them both.

Alternative Cabaret.......2004-08-14

The Real Tuesday Weld presents I, Lucifer is alternative cabaret at its goofiest and most entertaining. London-based Stephen Coates, TRTW's braintrust, is Stephin Merritt without remorse (in fairness to Merritt, he doesn't quite have his catalog of Cole Porter melodies, either). This first official release (after a series of EP's) is a kicky romp through the English music hall and is called, in the CD notes, a cycle of "torch songs straight from Hell". It's not all that, but Coates has a way with genre exercises. "(Still) Terminally Ambivalent Over You" could just as easily be eked out on a ukulele as it is played as a blues shuffle (with carousel organ). "The Eternal Seduction of Eve" is spoken-word loungecore; "La Bête et la Belle" pungent French cheese. Best of all is the wordless, though not vocal-less, "Bathtime in Clerkenwell" - three minutes of nonsense that Bobby McFerrin should record on Ecstasy.

Unholy delight.......2004-07-05

"I never really wanted this job. But look at it from my point of view." So says Stephen Londoner Coates, known to the world as the Real Tuesday Weld. Melding electronica with 20's and 30's jazz, he concocts the strangely alluring "I Lucifer." His murmuring vocals and hallucinatory musical style make this a bizarre delight.

Coates starts off in "It's A Dirty Old Job But Somebody's Got To Do It," a reflective, melancholy monologue. Then the melancholy is shed with the infectious jazzy "Bathtime In Clerkenwell" and the angular "(Still) Terminally Ambivalent Over You." It slows down with the soaring "Someday (Never)," and the languid "Easter Parade," followed by the tense "The Life & Times Of The Clerkenwell Kid." It rounds off with the quietly hopeless "Someday (Soon)," and the ethereal, wavering "Pearly Gates."

"I Lucifer" is the imagined soundtrack to Glen Duncan's novel of the same title, about the devil having a second chance on earth, if he can last out a certain time period with no sinning. Story records don't come along too often, but "I Lucifer" works quite well, partly because it's just so fun.

The music is a a seemingly unholy mix of lounge jazz and electronica. But Coates melds them together without a hitch. The joyous scatting, gentle percussion, horns, cymbals, and orchestral choirs are all layered with old fuzz and distortion, which adds to the early 20th century feel of the music. At the same time, he uses electronic backdrops to give it a slightly hallucinatory feel.

Coates' vocals aren't exceptional, as a singer. When he actually sings, as he does in "Someday (Never)," his voice sounds scratchy. But when he murmurs, he sounds seductive and vaguely amused. It fits in with the atmosphere of smoky cabarets and corporeal devils, especially in the opener, where he calmly tells us, "It doesn't matter. You fall... you don't rise again," backed by violins.

He may not be able to really sing, but the Real Tuesday Weld has made a unique experience in his second album. Sepia-tinted jazz is mixed with electronica in "I Lucifer," one of the most original guilty pleasures of 2004.

Loopy, Off-kilter, Nostalgic and Fun.......2004-07-04

I got hooked by the video of "Bathtime in Clerkenwell", a strange silhouette/papercutting/magic lantern animation that seems to have something to do with birds taking over the world. The vocals sound like someone scat-singing through a megaphone. I'd never seen or heard anything quite like it, so intrigued, I played the CD at my local Tower listening station. Wow! This is an incredibly well-done, tongue-in-cheek combination of 30's dance hall music and electronica - it made me smile all the way through. Stephen Coates' many influences have been cited or suggested - everyone from Terry Gilliam to Tom Waits to old-time British performers like Al Bowlly. But I don't think I've heard this loopy a homage to '20's and '30's music since the Bonzo Dog Band - that's what this CD recalls for me. If you want something completely different (Monty Python reference intended), give this unique CD a try.

P.S.: my only quarrel with the CD is that so far, I haven't been able to access the CD-ROM video of "Bathtime in Clerkenwell" - maybe it's just me....

Average customer rating: change in performance

1994 New Year's Concert Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Johann Strauss Sr. | Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Josef Strauss | Strauss, Josef | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: New Year's Concert 1999 New Year's Concert 2000 New Year's Concert 1997 1995 New Year's Concert New Year's Concert 1990 ASIN: B0000027C9 Release Date: 1994-03-22

Tracks:

1. Caroussel-Marsch Op. 133
2. Accelerationen Op. 234
3. Aus der Ferne Op. 270
4. Feuerfest! Op. 269
5. Lieder-Quadrille Op. 275
6. Mit Chic Op. 221
7. Die Schonbrunner Op. 200
8. L'Enfantillage Op. 202
9. Ein Herz, ein Sinn Op. 323
10. Die Fledermaus: Csardas
11. G'schichten aus dem Wienerwald Op. 325
12. Ohne Sorgen Op. 271
13. Lucifer-Polka Op. 266
14. An der schonen, blauen Donau Op. 314
15. Radetzky-Marsch Op. 228

Customer Reviews:

change in performance.......2002-11-02

Mazzel had changed his performances a little from quik rate to a slow one.But all in all,I enjoy this year. The >>Acceleration < < was not as good as '89.

Average customer rating: One Of The Finest New Year's Day Concerts in Vienna interesting selection Harnoncourt's New Years in Vienna 2001

New Year's Concert 2001 Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Johann Strauss Sr. | Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Josef Strauss | Strauss, Josef | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Harnoncourt, Nikolaus | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: New Year's Concert 2000 New Year's Concert 2003 New Year's Concert 1999 New Year's Concert 2004 New Year's Concert (2002) ASIN: B000055XV2 Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

1. Radetsky-Marsch, Op.228 (Original Version)
2. Die Schonbrunner, Walzer Op.200
3. Jagers Lust, Jagd-Galopp Op.82
4. Morgenblatter, Walzer Op.279
5. Electro-Magnetische Polka Op.110
6. Electrofor-Polka Schnell Op.297
7. Eine Nacht In Venedig: Ov (Berlin Version)
8. Harlekin-Polka, Op.48
9. Dorfschwalben Aus Osterreich, Walzer Op.164
10. Steyrische Tanze, Op.165
11. Vergnugungszug, Polka Schnell Op.281
12. Seid Umschlungen, Millionen, Walzer Op.443
13. Der Kobald, Polka Mazur Op.226
14. Luzifer-Polka, Op.266

Tracks:

1. Ohne Sorgen, Polka Schnell, Op.271
2. An Der Schonen Blauen Donau, Walzer Op.314
3. Radetzky-Marsch Op.228

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Nikolaus Harnoncourt is known for his provocative interpretations of the heavy end of the repertoire, but he really gets into the spirit of these enchanting waltzes, polkas, and marches. Of course, he's got the Vienna Philharmonic here and no orchestra can match them in this music; their delicious winds and silky strings are irresistible. Under Harnoncourt, the music really takes wing--the band gets down and dirty at the beginning of the Night in Venice overture, revels in the twittering bird passages of Josef Strauss's Dorfschwalben aud Osterreich, and delivers marvels of sugared string tone throughout. A bonus disc of encores includes the exemplar of all Viennese waltzes, Johann Strauss II's Blue Danube, played to perfection. Alongside such familiar favorites are many delightful novelties that will be new to even the most devoted waltz fan. Brilliant, lifelike sound adds to the appeal of a disc that will captivate even those who think they're immune to high-caloric repertoire. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

One Of The Finest New Year's Day Concerts in Vienna.......2001-09-30

Without a doubt, this is one of the most intriguing collections of Strauss waltzes and other waltzes and polkas currently available. Musicologist and conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt is always ready to take a fresh look at timeless, venerable works such as Johann Strauss' Radetzky March, which opens and closes this two CD recording of the 2001 New Year's Day Concert at the Vienna Philharmonic's concert hall. Certainly this is a long overdue union between Harnoncourt and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Harnoncourt gives vibrant, spirited readings of classic Johann Strauss Junior works such as the "Blue Danue Waltz". Teldec has released another splendid live recording with first class sound quality. Those seeking one of the finest compilations of Strauss' music won't be disappointed.

interesting selection.......2001-03-14

I have been an avid follower of the Vienna New Year's Concert for many years, and especially since the conductors chance every year it has become a very intersting musical offering. One has to give Harnoncourt once again great credit for a highly interesting program selection. In the area of light viennese polka and waltz music there a many beaten paths and many favorites played to death. Harnoncourt uses his great knowledge and thoroughness to surprise listeners with different wonderful pieces every time he ventures into this genre. As a musical scholar and teacher one of his great themes is the musical dialogue, and in this collaboration with the Vienna Philharmonic (he used to be a cellist in this same orchestra), the dialogue is clearly working very well. My one issue with him once again is pace. Some of the pieces are a bit slow-footed and they loose their lightness in the process.

Harnoncourt's New Years in Vienna 2001.......2001-03-08

Mr. Harnoncourt, a former member of the Vienna Philharmonic, brings all his scholarship and nationality to this delightfully played Vienna New Years concert. His ear for the subtle contrasts and melodic possibilities makes for a scintillating and crystal clear presentation of music dear to the hearts of the performers and conductor. The finesse of playing, and delightful little touches make this a collection a must for those who appreciate this music. Everyone knows what they're doing, and they're having a grand time doing it.

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I, Lucifer Manufacturer: Dreamy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000I3RAA2

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The Original Soundtrack

Average customer rating: Wife of Lucifer's Friend BIGGEST fan!! SWEET LUCIFERS FRIEND One great song. The rest is garbage.

I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Singer Lucifer's Friend Manufacturer: Repertoire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mind Exploding ASIN: B0000071PR Release Date: 2002-11-25

Tracks:

1. Groovin' Stone
2. Closed Curtains
3. Born on the Run
4. Blind Freedom
5. Rock 'N' Roll Singer
6. Lonely City Days
7. Mary's Breakdown
8. Song for Louie

Album Description

1997 Repertoire reissue of 1973 Vertigo album by German rockers whose sound varied from metal to symphonic to jazz. Includes 'Groovin' Stone', 'Closed Curtains' & 'Born On The Run'.

Album Details

Originally Recorded in 1973 - Eight Tracks Including Groovin Stone, Closed Curtains, Rock N Roll Singer and More.

Customer Reviews:

Wife of Lucifer's Friend BIGGEST fan!!.......2002-11-21

I agree with bgbonesin, the guy from UT is definitely wrong! The vocals are incredible. John Lawton has an amazing vocal range and puts so much passion and power into his music (both with Lucifer's Friend and Uriah Heep) he alone could make them worth listening to. Of course, if you are truly appreciative of amazing guitar, drum and piano playing than you may want to give Lucifer's Friend a listen. My personal favorite is their "Banquet" album. The blending of the instrument's with Lawton's vocals is truly incredible. (If you are a Chicago fan you'll really appreciate Banquet)
Sorry Utah, but the only inept thing about Lucifer's Friend was your ability to review them!

SWEET LUCIFERS FRIEND.......2001-03-29

This is a great album plain and simple,the vocals are excellent and the second side is wonderfull. I have not heard a bad lp with John Lawton on vocals . The man from Salt Lake is mistaken , but that is his choice....

One great song. The rest is garbage........1998-12-26

This CD has one great song that makes it worth getting: "Closed Curtains", a great song that outshines everything else on this album (and everything else Lucifer's Friend ever did). "Closed Curtains" features catchy tempo and chord changes and vocalist John Lawton's vocal interplay with a choir, in a song that is reminiscent of Traffic's better work.

Otherwise, most of this is simply bad. The title track is Dixieland jazz with heavy metal vocals over it. It's hilarious, but not intentionally so. "Groovin' Stone" sounds like Grand Funk Railroad. "Lonely City Days" is a poorly concieved "Stairway to Heaven" knock-off. And these are the better of the other songs here. The rest are just plain unlistenable, and feature inept attempts at Pink Floyd or Moody Blues-like classical keyboard segments, inept attempts at making jazz fusion by adding horns to otherwise lackluster rockers, and inept attempts at being "arty" by slightly changing the tempo of the music (apparently this was deliberately done not during the recording, but during the mixing with an already-recorded track. Yes, this is as annoying to listen to as you might guess).

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I'M Just a Rock N Roll Singer Lucifer's Friend Manufacturer: Repertoire/Hepcat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002B77YY Release Date: 2002-11-06

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I'm Just a Rock & Roll Singer Lucifer's Friend ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000056519

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