James: "Michael Kamen came to us with the idea almost two years
ago. He'd done projects with other rock people, like David Bowie, Eric Clapton
and Pink Floyd. He wanted to get a little more extreme, so he chose us. I'm
sure there's something more extreme -- he could have picked, like, Graveworm
-- but I think we were a pretty good choice. We said, "Hell, yeah." You don't
pass these things up. It took two years to pull together -- from the initial
idea to deciding which orchestra to picking the songs."
S&M was not Metallica's first venture into the world of Michael Kamen and orchestras
- In fact in 1993 Metallica released as the b-side of the Sad But True single
(4 track version) the Elevator version of Nothing Else Matters which is a studio
version with a 40 piece orchestra and Michael Kamen doing the honours on the
arrangements. This is a valuable addition to any fans collection and can still
be found relatively easily. The concert is also available on video.
Band Members:
Jason Newsted - Bass
James Hetfield - Guitar/Vocals
Kirk Hammett - Lead Guitar
Lars Ulrich - Drums
Michael Kamen - Conductor
with The San Francisco
Symphony Orchestra
Album Credits:
Audio produced by Bob Rock with Hetfield & Ulrich and Michael Kamen
Recorded live at the Berkeley Community Theater
Berkeley, California, April 21-22, 1999.
All songs arranged, orchestrated and conducted by Michael Kamen.
All songs published by Creeping Death Music(ASCAP), except "The Exstasy of Gold",
published by EMI Music publishing.
Singles:
Nothing Else Matters '99
No Leaf Clover
Promos:
Nothing Else Matters '99
No Leaf Clover
Track Listing:
1 - Ecstasy of gold
Originally recorded by Ennio Morricone for 'The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly',
not a Metallica song but the perfect introduction to the album.
2 - Call of ktulu
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Burton/Mustaine)
Original Version Available On [page=151]Ride the Lightning[/page]
Big long instrumental song, not one of my favourites, but a classic all the
same.
3 - Master of puppets
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Burton/Hammett)
Original Version Available On [page=150]Master of Puppets[/page]
Again not my favourite song on the album mainly because this is really the only
track where the orchestra doen't work. It adds noise to the background and degrade
rather than enhances the song.
4 - Of wolf and man
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Hammett)
Original Version Available On [page=147]Metallica (The Black Album)[/page]
This is so good, one of my top few songs, with the orchestra this song really
reaches its absolute full potential from the 'Black Album'.
5 – The thing that should not be
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Hammett)
Original Version Available On [page=150]Master of Puppets[/page]
Another great track, its dark powerful nature is only enhanced further by the
orchestra, not to be missed by any Metallica fan.
6 - Fuel
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Hammett)
Original Version Available On [page=145]ReLoad[/page]
This songs fast paced nat ure is again enhanced by the orchestra, a great track.
7 - The memory remains
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=145]ReLoad[/page]
Better than the original buit still not quite good, some like, most Metallica
fans don't. It just doesn't have that Metallica aggression, the atmosphere with
the live orchestra is very strong in this track, and this does improve it, but
not enough in my view. I would have liked to see 'Fade to Black' from 'Ride
the Lightning' replace this track.
8 - No leaf clover
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Prevously unreleased
Sort of refined and yet manages to maintain the aggression of a Metallica song.
A previously unreleased track and one of my personal favourites since getting
the album.
9 - Hero of the day
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Hammett)
Original Version Available On [page=148]Load[/page]
Don't like this track, it's too slow and has nothing to recommend it.
10 - Devil's dance
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=145]ReLoad[/page]
One of the best songs on the album, it was a great song originally, but the
orchestra again seems to add that certain something to make it really exceptional
11 - Bleeding me
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Hammett)
Original Version Available On [page=148]Load[/page]
Although the first time I heard it I didn't really like it I've found myself
liking it more and more each time I hear it. The intro is still poor, buit once
it gets going its actually not a bad track.
12 - Nothing else matters
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=147]Metallica (The Black Album)[/page]
Despite what some people say, this for me is one of the best songs on the album.
Its a completely different song from the others being ballad, it was the first
one written by Metallica, and I think it works well, especially on this album,
with the orchestra.
13 - Until it sleeps
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=148]Load[/page]
Another of the best tracks on the album. It always was a great song with a seriously
good riff in the chorus and the orchestra does enhance the song even further.
14 - For whom the bell tolls
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Butron)
Original Version Available On [page=151]Ride the Lightning[/page]
My favourite track on this album at the moment it is perfect when combined with
the orchestra. The live crowd add a further dimension to the song and add create
a serious adrenalin pumping experience. Not to be missed, I can't fault it in
any way.
15 - - Human
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Previously unreleased
Another great new song and well worthy of a place on the album selection. The
orchestra plays a big part and this is one powerful song. The introduction is
supreme, and the song in general is very good in every way.
16 - Wherever i may roam
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=147]Metallica (The Black Album)[/page]
Great song enhanced hugely by the orchestra.
17 - The outlaw torn
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=148]Load[/page]
Not the best but this track is still good and one of the better tracks from
Load. The orchestra again plays quite a big part and enhances the track well.
18 - Sad but true
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=147]Metallica (The Black Album)[/page]
Another great powerful track on the album. The orchestra again adding a new
dimension to the song.
19 - One
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=149]...and Justice For All[/page]
Very powerful, intense, and one of my most favourite songs on the album. Its
a great song without the orchestra but with it, again, its enhanced to new levels.
20 - Enter sandman
(Hetfield/Ulrich/Hammett)
Original Version Available On [page=147]Metallica (The Black Album)[/page]
Recognised as one of Metallicas best, and known worldwide after its single release,
this song is even better with the orchestra.
21 - Battery
(Hetfield/Ulrich)
Original Version Available On [page=150]Master of Puppets[/page]
One of Metallica's most powerful songs and with the orchestra the power is simply
increased. A powerful aggressive end to a great album. |
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