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All Music Guide - Thom Jurek
The release of Gold Dust was inevitable, and was recorded to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Little Earthquakes, the album that established Tori Amos as one of the premier -- if not the premier -- singer/songwriters of her generation. Here she revisits songs from her catalog backed by the famed Metropole Orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley. Amos recorded live with the orchestra in the Netherlands, making it a greatest-hits comp with a twist. It works. The songs keep their inherent melodies and basic arrangements, and the Metropole Orchestra underscores the inherent drama in them without overwhelming them (no easy feat). While everyone will have her ...
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All Music Guide - Thom Jurek
The release of Gold Dust was inevitable, and was recorded to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Little Earthquakes, the album that established Tori Amos as one of the premier -- if not the premier -- singer/songwriters of her generation. Here she revisits songs from her catalog backed by the famed Metropole Orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley. Amos recorded live with the orchestra in the Netherlands, making it a greatest-hits comp with a twist. It works. The songs keep their inherent melodies and basic arrangements, and the Metropole Orchestra underscores the inherent drama in them without overwhelming them (no easy feat). While everyone will have her favorites -- or be disappointed about those that have been left out -- the arc of the album works quite well. Songs like "Marianne" and "Yes Anastasia" are as direct and compelling as ever. The title track, with its elegiac intro, is more elaborate, yet never gives in to excess. "Precious Things" is, if anything, more militant, even as it proclaims "let these precious things be." The gospel feel in the chords that introduce "Snow Cherries from France" are quickly supplanted by a near-theatrical feel. The set closes with "Girl Disappearing" from American Doll Posse. In this arrangement, subtler shades of meaning are coaxed from the lyric by the orchestra and by more elaborate piano flourishes from Amos. Gold Dust is another of Amos' dreams realized -- to record live with an orchestra -- and it is most certainly for her dedicated fans, who will no doubt find elements in these new versions to enjoy. [The deluxe version contains a bonus DVD which features a video for "Flavor," a documentary of its creation, and a video for the title track.]
All Music Guide - Thom Jurek
The release of Gold Dust was inevitable, and was recorded to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Little Earthquakes, the album that established Tori Amos as one of the premier -- if not the premier -- singer/songwriters of her generation. Here she revisits songs from her catalog backed by the famed Metropole Orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley. Amos recorded live with the orchestra in the Netherlands, making it a greatest-hits comp with a twist. It works. The songs keep their inherent melodies and basic arrangements, and the Metropole Orchestra underscores the inherent drama in them without overwhelming them (no easy feat). While everyone will have her favorites -- or be disappointed about those that have been left out -- the arc of the album works quite well. Songs like "Marianne" and "Yes Anastasia" are as direct and compelling as ever. The title track, with its elegiac intro, is more elaborate, yet never gives in to excess. "Precious Things" is, if anything, more militant, even as it proclaims "let these precious things be." The gospel feel in the chords that introduce "Snow Cherries from France" are quickly supplanted by a near-theatrical feel. The set closes with "Girl Disappearing" from American Doll Posse. In this arrangement, subtler shades of meaning are coaxed from the lyric by the orchestra and by more elaborate piano flourishes from Amos. Gold Dust is another of Amos' dreams realized -- to record live with an orchestra -- and it is most certainly for her dedicated fans, who will no doubt find elements in these new versions to enjoy. [The deluxe version contains a bonus DVD which features a video for "Flavor," a documentary of its creation, and a video for the title track.]
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  • Tori Amos: Gold Dust
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/2/2012
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • UPC: 028947905516
  • Catalog Number: 001744100
  • Sales rank: 5,189

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Flavor (4:08)
  2. 2 Yes, Anastasia (4:19)
  3. 3 Jackie's Strength (4:33)
  4. 4 Cloud on My Tongue (4:24)
  5. 5 Precious Things (4:46)
  6. 6 Gold Dust (5:46)
  7. 7 Star of Wonder (3:47)
  8. 8 Winter (5:46)
  9. 9 Flying Dutchman (6:21)
  10. 10 Programmable Soda (1:27)
  11. 11 Snow Cherries from France (3:02)
  12. 12 Marianne (4:09)
  13. 13 Silent All These Years (4:35)
  14. 14 Girl Disappearing (4:05)
Disc 2
  1. 1 [Bonus Material]
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Tori Amos Primary Artist, Vocals, Wurlitzer
Bart Van Lier Trombone
Max Boeree Clarinet, Saxophone
Wim Grin Cello
Leo Janssen Clarinet, Saxophone
Dennis Koenders Violin
Wim Kok Violin
Eddy Koopman Percussion
Roel Koster French Horn
Marijn Rombout Violin
Hans Vroomans Keyboards
Arlia de Ruiter Violin
Martin De Ruiter Oboe
Ruud Breuls Trumpet
Mieke Honingh Viola
Jos Beeren Clarinet, Saxophone
Julia Jowett Viola
Arend Liefkes Contrabass (Vocal)
Marc Scholten Clarinet, Saxophone
Joke Schonewille Harp
Janine Abbas Flute
Willem Luijt Oboe
Jan Oosting Trombone
Mariël Van Den Bos Flute
Marianne Van Den Heuvel Violin
Herman Van Haaren Violin
Eric Winkelmann Contrabass (Vocal)
Ray Bruinsma Trumpet
Frank Wardenier Percussion
Murk Jiskoot Percussion
Emile Visser Cello
Sarah Koch Violin
Martin van den Berg Bass Trombone
Norman Jansen Viola
Ruben Margarita Violin
Iris Schut Viola
Annie Tangberg Cello
Jascha Albracht Cello
Tjerk DeVos Contrabass (Vocal)
Vera Laporeva Violin
Jos Teeken Cello
Paul van der Feen Clarinet, Saxophone
Martijn DeLaat Trumpet
Maarten Jansen Cello
Polina Cekov Violin
Isabella Petersen Viola
Vera Van Der Bie Violin
Lucja Domski Violin
Jasper Soffers Keyboards
Jules Buckley Conductor
Bert Pfeiffer Trombone
Seija Teeuwen Violin
Pauline Terlouw Violin
Metropole Orkest Performing Ensemble
Casper Donker Violin
Juliane Gralle Bass Trombone
Pieter Hunfeld French Horn
Elizabeth Liefkes-Cats Violin
Pauline Koning Violin
Marie-Cécile de Wit Flute
Feyona van Iersel Violin
Technical Credits
Jon Astley Mastering
Tori Amos Composer, Producer, Liner Notes
Nick DeCaro Original Orchestrations
John Philip Shenale Orchestral Arrangements, Reworking
Jan Visser Orchestral Assistant
Marta Woodhull Proof Reading
Mark Hawley Engineer
Marcel VanLimbeek Engineer
Hein Bouwman Orchestral Assistant
Danielle Levitt Cover Photo
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