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THE REVIEW
There is a prejudice that needs to be shattered once and for all, typical of scruffy punks or the most unfortunate metalheads: it is absolutely not true that those who sell millions of records and are stars cannot produce good music like the band playing in my uncle's garage, and it is certainly not true that anyone who achieves celebrity status must be crap due to a Marxist vision of music from the Soviet era.
Music is full of examples in this sense, and if we reasoned in this way, we would have to erase from its history Elvis Presley, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, David Bowie, perhaps other people of the sort. That is to say, I can agree that often those who sell adhere to a more commercial and easier logic of music, but to say that all those who sell are crap is to be obtuse.
Music is not an algebraic equation, and approaching it with preconceived ideas is the saddest and most wrong thing there can be. Let's try, for example, to take Elton John: he simply makes pop and has simply written some of the most beautiful songs ever. The live album in question, recorded in 1986 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, contains some stunning interpretations of some of his classics.
"Sixty Years" is already an extraordinary piece in itself, and I would say in this version it becomes even more evocative, graced by Elton's slightly hoarse and poignant voice, as well as breathtaking are the versions of "I need you to turn to", a kind of lullaby, and "The greatest Discovery", an intimate and warm ballad. The live version of "Tonight" is also spectacular, as are the arrangements on this record, which I would say are among Sir Reginald's most beautiful overall.
A melting pot of emotions, between poetic intimacy and more relaxed and lively ballads like "Tiny Dancer" and "Burn down the mission", a brilliant piece. The album closes with "Your Song", the most beautiful pop and love song ever written. It's just pop, but I really don't understand how one can consider "Belle and Sebastian" (a band that makes great pop today, for example) to be genius and not say out loud that Elton John is a genius!
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This review praises Elton John's "Live in Australia" album recorded in 1986 with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It highlights the emotive and intimate interpretations of his classic pop songs, breaking prejudices against commercially successful artists. Standout tracks include "Sixty Years," "Tonight," and the iconic "Your Song." The review underscores Elton John's genius and enduring relevance in pop music.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Elton John
Reginald Kenneth Dwight, known as Elton John, is an English singer, pianist and composer who rose to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin provided lyrics for much of his work. He is best known for piano-driven pop/rock songs and landmark 1970s albums; he was knighted and has had a prolific recording and performing career.54 Reviews
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By Starblazer
Every single note, every single word of Bernie Taupin’s lyrics perfectly reflects the personal and human moment Elton John was experiencing at the time.
'Live in Australia' is a unique work of art with Elton’s hoarse and raspy voice holding the stage with unchanged class despite everything.
