Bridge Over Troubled Water Music Cd

Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water

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Bridge Over Troubled Water      Artist : Simon & Garfunkel      List Price : $11.98 USD        Your Price : $7.97 USD      ProductGroup: Music      Release Date : 2001-08-21      Studio : Sony      Label : Sony      Avg. Customer Rating : (57 reviews)

Reviews Customer Reviews for Bridge Over Troubled Water      Short Review: You won't Reget Getting It      Rating:      Bridge over Troubled Water is just one of those albums that just feels so damn complete. One after another, this album boasts quite some variety, especiallly considering that this album is folk based. Folk based just has that natural, organic sound, and variety in that is just great. Nick Drake knew that, and it seems that Simon And Garfunkel know that as well. Plus, the music on this record is just dang good, period. Not just an acoustic guitar and a guy moaning, there is a variety of sounds in this record, and it can be very melodic. Yeah, it is catchy, but more than catchy. The melodies draw you in to Paul's Simon's pretty cool lyrics (not lyrical rocket science, but they get the job done). The song Bridge Over Troubled Water, with it's epic piano and lush arrangements, has a great message about putting your life and helping those who are going through a tough time. I love the middle of it, with it's poudning, makes me think of a water show (huh?). El Condor Pasa, brings to mind an enchanted forest, not in a cheesy way, with it's percussion and flute, and lyrics about he's "rather be a hammer than a nail". After these kind of slow songs, Cecilia and Keep The Customers Sastisfyed brighten the mood with their upbeat sound. We get enough to keep us from falling asleep, until we get to the tribute by Simon to Garfunkel, So Long Frank Loyd Wright. The Boxer, tells about immigration in the first two verses (I have no idea what the third is) with a melancholy feel and that orchestra "Boom!". Baby Driver, once again, brings us back to jumping, and this song has no meaning, really, but it still is a keeper. Alright, so the album fails a hair to live up to the tracks, but it still churns out great music. The Only Boy Living In New York is highly underrated, another song written For Garfunkel. Why Don't You Write Me, is kind of upbeat, and the guitars sing and breathe. Bye Bye Love isn't a very happy song, but a very sad message. IT's a bit immature and it would pretty much bug the crap out of me if I heard someone complain using the phrases. Besides, it actually has it's catharis, it makes you feel a bit better. Song For The Asking ends the album. Sure, it's not that great of a song, but it's short and winds you down. Of course, the remaster is great, and the bonus tracks are probably a good addition, but their are bonus tracks. A great album. While not quite the greatest thing I've ever heard, and not exactly worth five stars, it's worth it. Organic music is what you need in life. 8.5/10     Customer Reviews for Bridge Over Troubled Water Cd      fine album--BRAVO, SIMON AND GARFUNKEL !!!      Rating:      Bridge Over Troubled Water is an outstanding, classic rock album from Simon and Garfunkel. These guys knew music and they played and sang so well that they remain very famous even after their split so many years ago. The sound quality is excellent and the artwork is very thoughtfully done. The CD starts with the title track, "Bridge Over Troubled Water." They sing this beautifully and there is such a soothing quality to this rock ballad that you just can't resist it! "Bridge Over Troubled water" has an especially fine arrangement for the piano and this helps the melody along quite a bit. "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)" has another very pretty melody for this considerably shorter ballad; Paul Simon sings this flawlessly and the flute is gorgeous on "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)." Great! "Cecilia" rocks! This tune gives us Simon and Garfunkel singing out loud about a girl who can break a man's heart and not feel terribly bad at all about it. The beat is quite good for this song and it all holds its own very well. "So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" is a lesser known ballad but it's really very well done; and the use of both major and minor keys enhances the natural beauty of this ballad. "The Boxer" is one of their greatest hits ever--I always enjoy this even if I know there may be hidden meanings in the lyrics that I still don't understand. Simon and Garfunkel harmonize to perfection and the percussion helps to mark the best very well. I predict that you'll enjoy "The Boxer" very much if you haven't heard it already. "The Only Living Boy In New York" puzzles me because despite its beauty it's not a song that gets the full; recognition it deserves. Simon and Garfunkel sing this without a flaw and "The Only Living Boy In New York" is clearly a highlight of this album. Just as Amazon notes, we also get a live cover of The Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love." Simon and Garfunkel put their own stamp on this great ballad by changing a few keys here and there and it works wonders for this number. I love it! "Feuilles-O" is an excellent bonus track on this album; and listen for a bonus track of another slightly different recoding of "Bridge Over Troubled Water." This demo works well but I think the final version worked best. Overall, Simon and Garfunkel fans will want this for their collections; and people who enjoy classic rock and even some of the "oldies" will cherish this CD for years to come. Editorial Reviews for Bridge Over Troubled Water Audio Cd      Amazon.com essential recording      No one can say Simon & Garfunkel went out with a whimper. The popular duo's 1970 swan song produced four hit singles and won six Grammy awards, including Record, Album, and Song of the Year. An involving mix of sweeping epics ("The Boxer," the title track) and breezy throwaways (a live cover of the Everly Brothers' "Bye Bye Love," the rock & roll trifle "Baby Driver"), Bridge was one of the most popular albums of its era. What's particularly striking about this collection is how brightly lesser-acclaimed songs like "So Long Frank Lloyd Wright" and the gorgeous "The Only Living Boy in New York" shine. (The 2001 reissue adds a pair of demos to the original work, including the traditional "Feuilles-O.")--Steven Stolder