Duets: Re-working the Catalogue
Van Morrison · 2015
76 min · 16 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul
A lush tapestry of jazz-inflected arrangements and heartfelt vocals that reinterprets Morrison's storied catalog.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks heartfelt vocals for introspection dynamic flow for deep listening
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'Duets: Re-working the Catalogue' marks a reflective phase in Van Morrison's career, following his 2012 album 'Born to Sing: No Plan B'. This album showcases his enduring artistic vision as he collaborates with various artists, breathing new life into his classic tracks while exploring deeper emotional resonances.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, Celtic music, blue-eyed soul
Duets: Re-working the Catalogue is an album by Van Morrison, released in 2015. A lush tapestry of jazz-inflected arrangements and heartfelt vocals that reinterprets Morrison's storied catalog. This album is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from major outlets like The Guardian and Rolling Stone. It also highlights Morrison's influence on contemporary music, demonstrating how an artist can reinterpret their work to engage both old and new audiences effectively. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Duets: Re-working the Catalogue sound like?
A lush tapestry of jazz-inflected arrangements and heartfelt vocals that reinterprets Morrison's storied catalog. Rooted in jazz fusion and Celtic music.
What makes Duets: Re-working the Catalogue by Van Morrison notable?
This album is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving positive reviews from major outlets like The Guardian and Rolling Stone. It also highlights Morrison's influence on contemporary music, demonstrating how an artist can reinterpret their work to engage both old and new audiences effectively. Released in 2015, 'Duets: Re-working the Catalogue' marks a reflective phase in Van Morrison's career, following his 2012 album 'Born to Sing: No Plan B'. This album showcases his enduring artistic vision as he collaborates with various artists, breathing new life into his classic tracks while exploring deeper emotional resonances.
Who is Duets: Re-working the Catalogue for?
Duets: Re-working the Catalogue works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, heartfelt vocals for introspection and dynamic flow for deep listening.
How many songs are on Duets: Re-working the Catalogue?
Duets: Re-working the Catalogue has 16 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Some Piece of Mind 5:16
- 2 If I Ever Needed Someone 3:50
- 3 Higher Than the World 3:49
- 4 Wild Honey Standout 6:23
- 5 Whatever Happened to P.J. Proby 3:43
- 6 Carrying a Torch 4:53
- 7 The Eternal Kansas City 4:11
- 8 Streets of Arklow 4:58
- 9 These Are the Days Standout 3:52
- 10 Get On With the Show 4:42
- 11 Rough God Goes Riding 4:24
- 12 Fire in the Belly 6:41
- 13 Born to Sing 4:00
- 14 Irish Heartbeat Standout 5:15
- 15 Real Real Gone 4:00
- 16 How Can a Poor Boy? 6:35
Release Date
January 1, 2015
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
76 min 39 sec
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