Sasha & Shawna - Siren

This alluring soprano duo blends the hypnotic voices of Sasha Lazard, whose exquisite voice is rooted in the classical-electronica scene, and Shawna Stone, whose luscious voice has graced international opera houses. Executive produced by Grammy® Award-winner Peter Asher, this duo have found a fresh, original approach to interpreting contemporary songs ranging from James Taylor ("Close Your Eyes") to Radiohead ("Fade out") to John Denver ("Per Te"/ "For You") to Kansas ("Dust in the Wind").

There are also such gorgeous operatic arias as Donizetti's "Una Furtiva Lagrima," an adaptation of Bach's "Air on the G String" and "Stabat Mater [XX]," a revisitation of the 18th century Italian composer Pergolesi. Album Description

Wonderful! Wish they would do it again!

This classical crossover album is truly wonderful. I just wish Sasha and Shawna would make another one like it! June 27, 2008

earplugs, please?

They've completely butchered not only a classic Kansas song, but also my all-time favorite Radiohead song. If you can't write your own music, the least you could do is not recreate songs that don't need recreated to begin with. Some things are definitely better untouched.. or unsung in this case. May 21, 2008

Didn't BLOW me away with their mediocre vocals....

These "opera" singers sound so much better singing more contemporary/pop style vs. the full-on classical...not they are horrible singers, but you know when you hear a vocal that is just nearly there but still isn't? Most of the track is JUST Ok. Period. If I had known this I would never had wasted my money on this CD. :( April 23, 2008

very smooth sounding album

excellent sounding cd from two very talented singer. Something that you could listen to over and over again and not get tired of. The big orchestra very shines through. February 22, 2008

beautiful sounds.

I heard their voices on pbs while on the computer, I found out who they were and was amazed. Check out their web site for samples. January 23, 2008

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