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 the best of times Feb 11, 2007
Tori's "Original Bootlegs" provides a stunning window into her "Original Sinsuality" tour in 2005. These six CDs, each one named for a specific section of the "Beekeeper" album, showcase the thing that continues to make Tori Amos stand out--namely, a willingness not to rest on her laurels. With each concert, she interprets the new (like stand-outs "Barons of Suburbia" and "Jamaica Inn") and reinterprets the old (like the edited version of "Yes Anastasia" and the beefed-up, organ-enhanced version of "Spring Haze"). Granted, all is not happyland; there are a lot of overlapping songs from one concert to another. But, as usual for Tori, every time through a song is a new interpretation, so don't complain too much! Another set of jewels to be found in this box set is the collection of great covers. Beginning with a glorious version of Jim Croce's "Operator," Tori covers everything from Joni Mitchell to Flock of Seagulls. For uninitiated Tori fans, these covers may be a way to convert!
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Finally Nov 17, 2006
This is a great package for all fans. It's Tori and her keyboards doing high magic! Obviously her own material is brilliant and we toriphiles all know it by heart, but the covers are also excellent and a great surprise! She's got a great voice and wonderful arrangements that make this experience the more delightful. Because the box set contains several concerts you get many hours of listening pleasure that you can hear over and over again! She's not very talkative but when she does talk it's a delight cause she can be very deep and complex but also hysterically funny! On the whole a magnificent collection!
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Awesome Oct 30, 2006
Ok, ok, ok.....it's girlfriend flying solo with no net. There be no back'er'up band. I am SO entirely cool with that. She sounds awesome on these CD's. Buy this, play each at 11 and totally enjoy!!!!!!
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The Return of the Piano Aug 12, 2006
I had the pleasure of seeing Miss Amos perform in NYC during this Original Sinsuality tour. I was mesmerized by how immense Amos' ability was at playing the piano. At times, she would straddle the piano bench, playing the organ with one hand and the piano with the other. Truly inspiring.
These albums capture Tori solo with her piano, and the improvs and intros have never been more intricate nor beautiful. Her voice has matured, becoming more husky than what she produced in the early 90's. This produces a great contast in sound, allowing for a truly cathartic listening experience as Amos goes from the gutteral to the sublime. A must have for Tori fans.
 Tori and her piano Mar 25, 2006
The best stuff from this pack are the versions - 'Don't Look Back In Anger' (Oasis), 'Father Figure' (George Michael), 'Like A Prayer' (Madonna), 'Livin' On A Prayer' (Bon Jovi) and my favorites 'My Favorite Things' (Julie Andrews - Rodgers & Hammerstein), 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' (Bonnie Tyler), 'I Ran' (Flock Of Seagulls) and 'Suzanne' (Leonard Cohen). All of the others are also great like 'Hey Jupiter', 'Father Lucifer' and 'Playboy Mommy'.
This lovely box - wich is now unavailable through her website and Amazon - is worth the price. The sound is terrific. Her voice sounds simply marvellous. And the piano shines with her fingers on. If you love Tori grab this box while you can!
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