Empty Sky was followed by Elton John, a more focused and realized record that deservedly became his first hit. John and Bernie Taupin's songwriting had become more immediate and successful; in particular, John's music had become sharper and more diverse, rescuing Taupin's frequently nebulous lyrics. "Take Me to the Pilot" might not make much sense lyrically, but John had the good sense to ground its willfully cryptic words with a catchy blues-based melody. Next to the increased sense of songcraft, the most noticeable change on Elton John is the addition of Paul Buckmaster's grandiose string arrangements. Buckmaster's orchestrations are never subtle, but they never overwhelm the vocalist, nor do they make the songs schmaltzy. Instead, they fit the ambitions of John and Taupin, as the instant standard "Your Song" illustrates. Even with the strings and choirs that dominate the sound of the album, John manages to rock out on a fair share of the record. Though there are a couple of underdeveloped songs, Elton John remains one of his best records.
封面: 专辑简介: 29005 弗朗索瓦·库普兰(François Couperin)的《维奥尔琴曲集》
封面: 专辑简介:29003 这张专辑诞生于一场奇妙的跨界邂逅。两个原本看似毫无交集的
封面: 专辑简介:29006 作为《十载嘉音》系列的收官之辑,吕嘉与国家大剧院管弦乐团
封面: 专辑简介:27508 本专辑收录莫扎特两部地位非凡的钢琴协奏曲:C 大调第二十一
封面: 专辑简介:27509 本专辑收录维瓦尔第多首吉他协奏曲(原作与改编版本),维瓦
封面: 专辑简介:29008 《Chansons pour la fin d’un jour(日暮之歌)》,或是穿
封面: 专辑简介:29009 2026年,恰逢加斯帕尔・卡萨多(Gaspar Cassadó)逝世60周
封面: 专辑简介:29010 芬兰钢琴家尤霍・波赫约宁(Juho Pohjonen)这张全新录音,
封面: 专辑简介:29024 莫扎特的钢琴奏鸣曲展现出非凡的性格跨度,从从容的抒情到深
封面: 专辑简介:29022 巴赫的《d小调第二号大提琴无伴奏组曲》(BWV 1008),是其