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Forget cheesy dates and boxed candy -- try romantic art songs

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis has just released an album of romantic art songs; Jane Monheit is one of today’s most recognizable jazz vocalists and an interpreter of many lyrics about romance. Together they tell us what makes for a compelling love song.

Weigh in: Is Romance in music Dead? What romantic songs do you like to get in the mood?

More about Aaron Jay Kernis
Jane Monheit's Web site


Comments

  • [1] Lenny from Da Bronx February 14, 2008 - 01:30PM

    Strictly Barry White, baby.


  • [2] Dirk Digler from San Fernando Valley February 14, 2008 - 01:33PM

    What else? The soul stylings of Marvin Gaye.


  • [3] joni from brooklyn February 14, 2008 - 02:20PM

    I have to say that few songs are as sexy as the Stooges "I Wanna Be Your Dog." And what's romance without a little dirty dirty?


  • [4] joni from brooklyn February 14, 2008 - 02:21PM

    I love Nina Simone. Her album "Blues" defenitely is a mood starter-- especially her song "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl."


  • [5] stephen from Manhattan February 14, 2008 - 02:24PM

    Claire de Lune. Hands down.


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