"Although Masterworks
Reworked may match cutting-edge dance music elements with
familiar concert pieces, it’s an album that never threatens
to remove the “class” from “classical.”
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- AudioRevolution.com
"Roll over Beethoven! This ain’t classical music
like you’ve ever heard. Today’s most eclectic
producers dust off the hottest pieces of yesterday –
way yesterday; from old school composers like Bach, Schubert,
my man Tchaikovsky, and more, to create sophisticated, down/mid-tempo
remixes of history’s greatest masterpieces. This compilation
is not just the original song played over some club beat.
MASTERWORKS REWORKED features creative, unique, and inspiring
interpretations built upon the classic. You need not be an
expert on classical music to enjoy this album; MASTERWORKS
REWORKED offers an entirely new urban experience. While the
original composers have long been decomposers - modern, fresh
producers breath new life into these timeless tracks. All
ye, checketh out this album!"
- Ursula Williams, raves.com
"We loved it. The album proves that electronica is covering
all genres of music even the finest classical masterpieces...The
past and the future are mixed in a beautiful and fluent harmony."
- Artist Interviews Magazine
"When they say ‘remixes for a new generation,’
they mean it. Masterworks Reworked takes centuries-old classics
from the masters (Bach, Beethoven,Schubert, Tchaikovsky and
others) and respectfully pile on some beats to enhance the song
without making its timeless melodies unrecognizable. In the
end, the job they do is admirable, even fun. Particular mention
must be made of Jazzelicious’ jazzelicious take on Ravel’s
“Bolero"... This comp is like William Orbit’s
Pieces in a Modern Style taken to the next level."
- Rod Lott, Hitch Magazine
"This CD is awesome! I love the old vs. new, and the
education battle between today’s masters vs. yesterday’s."
- Kelli McKenney, E-Gen
"This is one of the most innovative ideas I've seen in
a while."
- Carly Miller, Sleeve Magazine
"Holy Cow! What an album!"
- Santa Monica Mirror
"Your re-working of 'The Flight Of The Bumblebee"
had our studio buzzing and the phone ringing with listeners
eager to fly down to the store and pick up this 'Masterwork'."
- Lounge World, KBOO Portland
"Who new anyone would dare remix ("rework")
classical music ... keeping it hip and exciting by incorporating
electronic and dance music elements? "Masterworks Reworked"
has succeeded, especially in the remixes by Dakesh York, Le
D, Maya F.S., Zigo, and Kathie Talbot. A true guilty pleasure!"
- The Darkroom, Pacifica Radio
"Have you ever tried to appreciate classical music but
for some reason couldn’t? This is probably because…
classical music has a stigma that it that comes from being too
great for any average Joe to truly appreciate. But the DJs on
Masterworks Reworked fight that stereotype by reintroducing
classical music with a DJ’s spin. The album successfully
does this with an intelligent blend of baroque mixed with jazz,
blues, and hip-hop. The album’s strength comes from the
experimental amalgamation of taking what is already considered
a masterpiece and putting a modern spin on it… Some of
the songs, like Jazzelicious’ upbeat groove on Bolero,
puts this in a new level that even a classical music lover could
appreciate."
- Melissa Pocek, Entertainment Today
"The dozen re-workings of compositions by Beethoven,
Puccini, Bach, Ravel, Dvorak, Tchaikovsky, Schubert and others
on Masterworks Reworked (Groove Gravy) range from chill-out
to full-fledged dance-floor workouts that are surprisingly
accessible. Purists everywhere will probably be shaking their
heads, while club-goers shake their asses to Le D’s
reworking of Schubert’s "Piano Mass No. 6: Kyrie."
- Windy City Times
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