Movimentolento - Platinum Edition

Genre: Lento Violento
Label: DiverseOndeSonore
Type of media: CD
Bought at: http://www.dosshop.com/
Reviewed by: Andrea Doerner
[rating]6[/rating]


Movimentolento Platinum Edition is the 8th CD in the series and was released January 2009. The Platinum Edition features a number of artists who were on prior compilations such as Opera, Don Chisciotte, Woofer, and Krapfen. It also includes a couple of new artists (Time Machine and Beat 2 Beat) and a bonus track by Kartapesta.

Track list:

1. DOS - Control Room
2. Opera - Pulstar
3. Don Chisciotte - Bandolero
4. Woofer - La Differenza
5. DOS - Why Me (Magical Vision)
6. Time Machine - Giddyap A Go Go
7. El Diablo - The Drumma
8. DOS - Memories (Fisamix)
9. Sancho - Caravan's Theme
10. Beat 2 Beat - Make A Wish
11. Krapfen - La Polka
12. DOS pres. Samuel KimKò - Your Love
13. El Diablo - Bidet
14. DOS - Silver Light
Bonus Track: Kartapesta - Fantasia

This CD features a range of different lento styles. Tracks like “La Differenza” and “The Drumma” have a slow tempo combined with a hard, powerful bass; others, such as “Why Me,” “Giddyap A Go Go,” and “Make a Wish” are more melodic and have beautiful vocals. The artists known to us from previous Movimento CDs mostly stick to their style of prior releases; however (with the exception of Woofer) they have their own distinct sounds which differentiate them from the major lento influences of Gigi D'Agostino and Luca Noise.

Two of the tracks make usage of prior released music. “Pulstar” was originally composed by Vangelis in 1976. Opera’s version keeps true to the original except for some added bass and vocals which fit well into the overall theme. “Memories” is based on the Kim Wilde tune Cambodia and with the added lento elements it is one of the best tracks on this CD.

This is a great compilation as the originality of the tracks keeps the listener entertained throughout the CD. The arrangement is particularly well done; instead of similar songs being grouped together, the different styles are allowed to interweave. Because of how the songs fit together, the CD should be listened to as a whole to get the whole impact of lento at its best. Without exception, the tracks are extremely well written and the themes are memorable. There is just enough variety in the sound effects and melody & tempo changes to keep them from being boring even after listening to the CD for the twentieth time. In addition, there is no bizarre sound experimentation of the sort that can be found on other lento collections. The Platinum Edition has been the best Movimento release to date and is a must have for lento listeners. Based on personal experience I can say that even non lento fans will enjoy this CD.