Symphonica in Rosso – Live at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam
Simply Red · 2018
71 min · 34 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · soul
A lush, live orchestral experience that intertwines Simply Red's soulful melodies with rich harmonies and vibrant arrangements.
Why this album works
This album highlights Simply Red's successful return to the live stage, capturing a sold-out performance that reinforced their legacy in the blue-eyed soul genre. It also received positive critical reception for its musical arrangements, showcasing how the band’s catalog resonates with audiences even after years of evolution. The live album further solidified their place within contemporary pop music.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy lush orchestrations enhancing vocals wave-like pacing with contrasts
- Context
- By 2018, Simply Red was celebrating over three decades in the music industry, and 'Symphonica in Rosso' marked their first live album since 2010. This release showcased their enduring appeal and adaptability, featuring a mix of classic hits reinterpreted with orchestral arrangements. The concert at Ziggo Dome encapsulated the band's journey through pop and soul music, attracting both longtime fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Radiohead· Kate Bush· Gorillaz· Melanie C· Kim Wilde· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 All or Nothing at All 4:23
- 2 For Your Babies 5:01
- 3 So Beautiful 5:01
- 4 Say You Love Me 4:12
- 5 Home 3:47
- 6 Picture Book 6:25
- 7 Holding Back the Years Standout 4:47
- 8 Stars Standout 4:11
- 9 A New Flame 3:54
- 10 It’s Only Love 4:34
- 11 Sunrise 3:37
- 12 Something Got Me Started 4:06
- 13 Fairground 6:17
- 14 My Way 4:53
- 15 If You Don’t Know Me by Now Standout 6:03
Disc 2
- 1 All or Nothing at All
- 2 Your Mirror
- 3 For Your Babies
- 4 Someday in My Life
- 5 So Beautiful
- 6 Say You Love Me
- 7 Home
- 8 Smile
- 9 It Was a Very Good Year
- 10 Picture Book
- 11 Holding Back the Years Standout
- 12 Stars Standout
- 13 A New Flame
- 14 It’s Only Love
- 15 Sunrise
- 16 Something Got Me Started
- 17 Fairground
- 18 My Way
- 19 If You Don’t Know Me by Now Standout
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