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Sophie Milman: Make Someone Happy
Make Someone Happy is her newest showcase for intimate singing and smart song choice. This is a mix of show music, some pop tunes and new songs from the pens of friends and associates. It's a joy to hear the relaxed swing Milman puts forth on "Matchmaker" and "Like Someone in Love," complemented by the smooth playing of her band. Listen to how she wisely changes the title tune from a kind of daffy anthem to a personal life choice. In that same vein, she makes "Bein' Green" a personal statement about trying to make a difference while being unique.
This terrific collection of tunesthat also features guest turns by Guido Basso on flugelhorn, Gregoire Maret on harmonica and Randy Bachman on electric guitarends with the Hebrew song "Eli, Eli." It's a stunning and dark prayer that demonstrates Milman's smarts and individuality. With some truly personal and timeless singing, the brilliant musical direction of producer Steven MacKinnon and the touching playing of pianist Paul Shrofel and cellist Jill Vitols, Milman wraps up this beautiful package that demands immediate re-opening.
Track Listing
People Will Say We're In Love; Something In the Air Between Us; Rocket Love; So Long, You Fool; Matchmaker, Matchmaker; Like Someone In Love; Make Someone Happy; (It's Not Easy) Bein' Green; Reste (Stay); Fever; Undun; It Might As Well Be Spring; Eli, Eli (A Walk to Caesarea).
Personnel
Sophie Milman
vocalsSophie Milman: vocals; Paul Shofrel: piano; Kieran Overs: bass; John Fraboni: drums; Rob Piltich: guitar; Alan Hetherington: percussion; Anne Lindsay: violin; Jenny Thompson: violin; Claudia Vena: viola; Jill Vitols: cello; Gregoire Maret: harmonica; Guido Basso: flugelhorn; John Johnson: flute; Vern Dorge: alto flute; Cameron Wallis: clarient, flute; tenor saxophone; John Johnson: bass clarinet (11) ; Dennis Keldie: Hammond B3 organ (10); Randy Bachman: guitar (11).
Album information
Title: Make Someone Happy | Year Released: 2008 | Record Label: Linus Entertainment