Somewhere in the World by Michelle Pirret - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

While Bernard Bierman's songs have been recorded on a one-time basis by Frank Sinatra and Billy Eckstine, his works have not earned entry into the elite company of American composers and lyricists such as Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hart, or even lesser lights. Now comes cabaret singer Michelle Pirret with an album devoted exclusively to works of this 94-year-old tunesmith. The result is a foray into the world of a practitioner of songwriting who has not been heard as frequently as he should have been, although "Vanity" made the Hit Parade in the 1950s. Bierman doesn't go for anything too complex; the music is straightforward as is the message the lyrics deliver. The medley of "Town of Make Believe" and "I Wish That I Could Learn to Fly" sounds as if it were derived from a combination of Finian's Rainbow and Peter Pan. The flying flute of Cecilia Tenconi and the guitar of Howard Alden help Pirret wend her way on the mythical journeys poignantly portrayed by these tunes. With a cello opening by Ann Kim, Pirret is joined by cabaret colleague Steve Ross on "Let Me Be the One," a touching plea-filled love song where both singers urge that he or she "be the someone to become one with you." Another pretty tune is "What Must I Do (To Make You Love Me)," with Alden on guitar once more and Joel Frahm doing a soulful tenor sax. Composer Bierman shows up on "Forget About Me (Reprise)" singing in his Walter Huston manner. All the music here is winsome and ear-catching, and while not trail-blazing, is a very nice diversion.
© Dave Nathan /TiVo

1. Forget About Me

by Michelle Pirret

Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

2. Vanity

by Michelle Pirret

Featured Artist: Bernard Bierman; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

3. Somewhere in the World

by Michelle Pirret

Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

4. Anything for A Laugh

by Michelle Pirret

Featured Artist: Bernard Bierman; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

5. What Must I Do (to make you love me)

by Michelle Pirret

Featured Artist: Bernard Bierman; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

6. Am I Being A Fool?

by Michelle Pirret

Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

7. Hanging Around

by Michelle Pirret

Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

8. Unless It Can Happen To You

by Michelle Pirret

Featured Artist: Bernard Bierman; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

9. Let Me Be the One

by Michelle Pirret, Steve Ross

Featured Artist: Bernard Bierman
Steve Ross; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer
Steve Ross: Michelle Pirret; Other

10. Stop Pussyfootin' Around

by Michelle Pirret

Featured Artist: Bernard Bierman; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

11. Medley: Town of Make Believe/ I Wish That I Could Learn To Fly

by Michelle Pirret

Primary Artist: Michelle Pirret; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

12. Forget About Me (reprise)

by Bernard Bierman

Primary Artist: Bernard Bierman; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Bierman; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

39 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Vocal Jazz

Label

Raydo Music

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

741117602328