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Carnival Of The Animals - Narrated by Johnny Morris
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Track Listing
- Introduction
- Royal March Of The Lion
- Cocks And Hens
- Wild Asses
- The Tortoise
- Elephants
- Kangaroos
- Aquarium
- People With Long Ears
- The Cuckoo In The Depths Of The Woods
- Birds
- Pianists
- Fossils
- The Swan
- Finale
- Introduction
- Sleeping Beauty's Parade
- Hop-O'-My-Thumb
- Little Ugly, Empress Of The Pagodas
- The Conversation
- The Fairy Garden
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #15171 in Music
- Released on: 1998-10-05
- Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: .19 pounds
- Running time: 68 minutes
Customer Reviews
Morris' narration spoils good music
If you like listening to the music in Carnival of the Animals, avoid this CD at all costs. I'm sure I'd find Jonny Morris's narration charming (if a little twee, at times) if it wasn't for the fact that he talks OVER the music half the time.
Tortoises, Aquariam and Fossils are all completely ruined by this, with the music barely audible underneath the speech.
The music itself is a little lacklustre, lacking any real sparkle. The technical wizardry of The Sorcerer's Apprentice particularly absent, for example.
I would have no hesitation in NOT recommending this CD.
Delightful For Children
It isn't so difficult to agree with both of the two other reviewers. If you want to listen to the music of Carnival of the Animals without the interruption of television's best-loved zoo-keeper then obviously this isn't the CD for you. If like me however, you are of a certain age and loved Animal Magic or, unlike me, you have some young children to entartain then I can heartily recommend this work to you. The Belloc-like cautionary verse goes well with the music and the whole is pleasant enough to listen to whilst occupied with other tasks.
I beg to differ...
I admit I have 2 versions of the Carnival of the Animals. I've had this version for many years now, and recently I bought another one which was purely music. I have to say I can't bring myself to listen to Carnival of the Animals unless Johnny Morris is narrating it. It's just not the same without him!
I love the way Johnny Morris tells you the story behind the music. It really helped me to appreciate classical music. I think the music is perfectly audible underneath his interesting and humourous narration. My personal favourite bit is when he describes the story of the Sorceror's Apprentice - it really helps me to picture what the music is trying to express.
Also, I can't understand why another reviewer thought the music was not exciting. I personally find it spectacular. It really brings the animals to life. Oh well, each to their own...
*I was lucky enough to watch Johnny Morris perform this live before he died*
