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The Great Kat -
Rossini's Rape
2000 Blood & Guts Music
by Shev
Quick Summary:
It doesn't take a genius to figure out that there are exceptions to every
rule and that there are some books you can judge by their covers. Rossini's
Rape is a perfect example. What you see on the cover is what you
get in musical form...less than seven minutes of furious guitars, flailing
violins, technicality, bizarre song writing, and all out S&M
psychobitch pain. Two takes of classical vs. two takes of metal.
So is this fleeting little piece of work
worth the price of admission? In short...yes. This is hyperspeed
at it's hyperspeediest topped off with a creative glance into the noggin of
one of the most unique people to walk the planet. Be warned, though,
the production is far from okay, the lyrics sound like they were penned in
less time than the actual song lengths, and many of the instruments are in
MIDI form. Actually, the MIDI isn't so bad except for a few things
like the MIDI gong and the MIDI triangle, for example. So if you can
look past it's shortcomings, be prepared for a distinctive yet utterly
distasteful listening experience.
Website: www.greatkat.com |
Track
Listing:
1. Rossini's "William
Tell Overture" for Symphony Orchestra & Band
2. Sodomize
3. Castration
4. Bazzini's "The Round Of The Goblins" for Violin,
Piano, and Band |
Line-Up:
Vocals: The
Great Kat
Guitars: The Great Kat
Bass: Jeff Ingegno
Drums: Lionel Cordew, MIDI
"Conductor": The Great Kat
Violins: The Great Kat
Viola: The Great Kat |
Song Summaries:
- Rossini's "William Tell
Overture" for Symphony Orchestra & Band - The
orchestration being composed mainly of MIDI with the exception of the
violins, viola, piccolo, flute, trumpets, and trombones, is laughably
horrible in sound. Can't help but admire the pure musicianship
of this cover and the amazingly thick tone. B-
- Sodomize - Even though the lyrics
make Chris Barnes look like Edgar Allen Poe, this is a short exercise
in frenzied chaos. B+
- Castration - Paper thin sound,
but as can be expected the guitar work is top notch. Highly
addictive even flawed, and a shame this only weighs in at 1:12. A-
- Bazzini's "The Round Of The
Goblins" for Violin, Piano, and Band - That hyperspeed violin
sounds phenomenal, although the song lacks the chaotic charm of The
Great Kat's version of Rossini. Impressive talent, but I never
was fond of Bazzini in the first place. Eh... C+
Average Song Rating: B
Overall Album Rating: B
Also be sure to read:
The
Great Kat - Extreme Guitar Shred DVD Quick
Review by Horatio
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