I'm In The Mood For Love ... The Most Romantic Melodies Of All Time
I'm In The Mood For Love ... The Most Romantic Melodies Of All Time
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UPC Code: 828768269022
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Number of Discs: 1
Description
There are bound to be those who will simply refuse to give Kenny G's 2006 release, I'm in the Mood for Love, half a chance, and it's a crying shame. Returning to a purely instrumental approach following At Last...The Duets Album (which featured a great cameo by Chaka Khan), I'm in the Mood for Love is admittedly a lot like Kenny G's other albums. Like At Last..., this is yet another album's worth of standards, ranging from torch songs to "Yesterday." And like every other album Kenny G has made, it's pop-oriented and ultra-smooth. But the overall feel of this release is a little brassier and a smidgen more big band than usual, and it adds up to some sparkling moments. The title track, "I'm in the Mood for Love," two-steps along with ease, warmth, and genuine emotion, and it's a real treat to hear Walter Afanasieff on piano. "The Way You Look Tonight" is refreshingly genteel, and there's something gratifying in hearing Kenny G belt out "Fly Me to the Moon." Naturally, there are a few underwhelming moments on the album. Kenny G's squealing improvisation on "Love Theme from 'Romeo and Juliet'" is a little over the top, and a few of the arrangements are forgettable, if not a tad silly (the chimes on "If," for example). But when a slinky-sweet number like "It Had to Be You" comes rolling around, you forget all about it. ~ Margaret Reges, All Music Guide
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | You're Beautiful | 4:12 | |
| 2 | The Way We Were | 2:50 | |
| 3 | Yesterday | 2:59 | |
| 4 | I'm In The Mood For Love | 4:02 | |
| 5 | If | 3:25 | |
| 6 | The Way You Look Tonight | 4:15 | |
| 7 | If I Ain't Got You | 4:00 | |
| 8 | Love Theme From "Romeo & Juliet" | 3:43 | |
| 9 | It Had To Be You | 3:53 | |
| 10 | The Shadow Of Your Smile | 4:06 | |
| 11 | Fly Me To The Moon/ You Make Me Feel So Young | 3:30 | |
| 12 | Fly Me To The Moon | 0:00 | |
| 13 | You Make Me Feel So Young | 0:00 | |
| 14 | As Time Goes By | 3:32 | |
| 15 | You Raise Me Up | 3:14 |
