Something Dangerous

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It's quite extraordinary how Natacha Atlas can seamlessly combine so many languages and genres. On Something Dangerous, while singing in Arabic, Hindi, English and French, she draws her musical backing from drum & bass, Parisian vaudeville, R&B, ambient dance, pop, rap and film music, and never once do her sonic movements feel remotely gratuitous. Indeed, every track here is of the highest quality. In this, she's undoubtedly aided by a stellar guest list. Atlas is more than ready to step back and leave room for a love-hungry rap from Princess Julianna ("Just like a Dream"), some punchy positivist soul from Niara Scarlett ("Who's My Baby") and an insistent lament from Sinead O'Connor ("Simple Heart"). Add to these the grand orchestrations of Jocelyn Pook, the wacky Gem keyboards of Gamal Awad and the mournful trumpet of the late Sami El Babli, plus the efforts of Jah Wobble, Count Dubulah and Transglobal Underground and you have a collection that never veers from the classy. As a round-the-world excursion, Something Dangerous has more in common with Peter Gabriel at his coffee-table easiest than with the wild wanderings of Kate Bush. Nevertheless, for those who like their chill-out music to rise above the bland, there's much here to enjoy. --Dominic Wills

Product Description
This international star combines Middle Eastern music with dance, rap, drum n' bass, R&B, Hindi Pop, film music and French Chanson. Collaborators include Jah Wobble, English composer Joselyn Pook (creator of the Eyes Wide Shut score), Princess Julianna, Transglobal Underground's Tuup, Sinead O'Connor and more. Beggars Banquet. 2003.

Tracks:

Adam's Lullaby - Natacha Atlas
Eye of the Duck - Natacha Atlas, Princess Julianna, T.U.U.P.
Something Dangerous - Natacha Atlas, Princess Julianna
Janamaan - Natacha Atlas, James Kaliardos
Just Like a Dream - Natacha Atlas, Princess Julianna
Man's World - Natacha Atlas
Layali - Natacha Atlas,
Simple Heart - Natacha Atlas, Sin O'Connor
Daymalhum - Natacha Atlas
Who's My Baby - Natacha Atlas, Niara Scarlett
When I Close My Eyes - Natacha Atlas, Myra Boyle
This Realm - Natacha Atlas
Printemps (For Mona) - Natacha Atlas
Like the Last Drop - Natacha Atlas

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It's quite extraordinary how Natacha Atlas can seamlessly combine so many languages and genres. On Something Dangerous, while singing in Arabic, Hindi, English and French, she draws her musical backing from drum & bass, Parisian vaudeville, R&B, ambient dance, pop, rap and film music, and never once do her sonic movements feel remotely gratuitous. Indeed, every track here is of the highest quality. In this, she's undoubtedly aided by a stellar guest list. Atlas is more than ready to step back and leave room for a love-hungry rap from Princess Julianna ("Just like a Dream"), some punchy positivist soul from Niara Scarlett ("Who's My Baby") and an insistent lament from Sinead O'Connor ("Simple Heart"). Add to these the grand orchestrations of Jocelyn Pook, the wacky Gem keyboards of Gamal Awad and the mournful trumpet of the late Sami El Babli, plus the efforts of Jah Wobble, Count Dubulah and Transglobal Underground and you have a collection that never veers from the classy. As a round-the-world excursion, Something Dangerous has more in common with Peter Gabriel at his coffee-table easiest than with the wild wanderings of Kate Bush. Nevertheless, for those who like their chill-out music to rise above the bland, there's much here to enjoy. --Dominic Wills

Album Description

This international star combines Middle Eastern music with dance, rap, drum n' bass, R&B, Hindi Pop, film music and French Chanson. Collaborators include Jah Wobble, English composer Joselyn Pook (creator of the Eyes Wide Shut score), Princess Julianna, Transglobal Underground's Tuup, Sinead O'Connor and more. Beggars Banquet. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Something Dangerous, Natacha Atlas.......2007-06-30

This CD blew me away!!!! I bought 3 Natacha Atlas albums and this was, by far, her best!!! Absolutely hypnotic!!

A wonderful blend of modern pop and traditional Middle Eastern music.......2007-05-28

For some time now I have been meaning to check out Natacha Atlas's music but never got around to it. I finally did when I came across "Something Dangerous" cd at my local library this weekend. I am was quite surprised to hear quite a bit of modern pop music on this cd, not that it is a bad thing. I just didn't expect a poppish sound. I absolutely love the opening track "Adam's Lullaby" a beautiful ballad that she and Jocelyn Pook (the film composer for "The Merchant of Venice")worked on together. I especially loved Natacha's fragile vocals. "Eye of the Ducky" has a hip hop flavor with maybe a hint of reggae but the song still maintains its Middle Eastern sound. The hip hop influence adds an interesting twist to the overall sound of the album. It had a good beat. I like it quite a bit. The title track has a laid back r&b groove. Just like on "Eyes of the Duck", the song features Princess Julianna on vocals. Loved "Just Like a Dream" and "Simple Heart". I wasn't too terribly keen on "Janamaan". The vocals were repetitive and the beats well sounded pretty average for me. Overall I enjoyed the album even though it wasn't what I expected for it to sound like.

Absolutely Brilliant!.......2006-06-10

This is one of my most favourite albums of all time, and possibly THE best one I've ever heard. Natacha Atlas's strong voice and diverse upbringing come together to make this musical masterpiece. I had been a Natacha fan for years before Something Dangerous came out. I'll admit that I was a little taken back by the change from her older albums, which have more of a straight traditional Middle Eastern sound in them. However, after one complete listen through, I was blown away by the genius that went into every aspect of the album - from the composing to the recording and to the producing. This album unites music from all over the world. Even within each song there are multiple genres combined beautifully within.

To like this album, it doesn't even matter if you like or hate Natacha - either way, if you have an appreciation for great music, you'll LOVE this album. It is perfect.

A True Masterpiece!.......2005-01-24

This album is a true masterpiece. the only song I don't like is Adam's Lullaby. My favorite son is Daymalhum, which doesn't really match the album's modern middle eastern rythem. It sounds like it belongs in a dance club. This album is her best and far surpasses everything to Diaspora to Foretold in the Language of Dreams.

Something Dangerous.......2005-01-09

Natacha has always leaned toward the "Acid Jazz" side of music, but her previous CD's always were true to the Arabic side of the music. This CD however is totally experimental and cutting edge stuff in the Acid Jazz category. It is definetely not her standard music, it is for her Acid Jazz fans. I think the CD title is absolutely true, because for her career this is "Something Dangerous", it might cause the loss of some fans. Ayeshteni is my favorite album of hers.

Average customer rating:

MORAL CRUX IS THE BEST PUNK OF THE CENTURY!!!
Moral Crux Rocks !!!

Something More Dangerous
Moral Crux
Manufacturer: Panic Button
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00004W544
Release Date: 1998-10-13

Tracks:

Something More Dangerous
Bomb for the Mainstream
Beat of Despair
Disconnected
Waiting for a Bomb
Teenage Atrocity
Human Price
American Suicide
Uncivilization
Get Outta My Brain
Simpering Drag
Yesterday's Kisses
Status Symbol Land
Ignite My Brain

Customer Reviews:

MORAL CRUX IS THE BEST PUNK OF THE CENTURY!!!.......1998-12-03

It is about time that this wonderful underground band hits the mainstream and gets the recognition that they deserve...James T Farris' vocals are unparalleled by anyone else in the punk scene today, along with Justin Warren, Jody Waymire, and Roger Hinshaw they come together to make up the perfect cuting edge punk sound...Don't miss out on this CD, if you do you'll want to die...Who would have thought you'd find punk in Ephrata???

Moral Crux Rocks !!!.......1998-11-10

This is the best PUNK to come out in a long time. The recording is killer and sounds great at LOUD levels. You'll kick yourself if you miss out. I should know they did the demo work for the cd at my studio Hypnosis.

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