Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera
Carly Simon · 1993
60 min · 21 tracks · pop music
A whimsical blend of operatic melodies and pop sensibilities, exploring familial themes through theatrical storytelling.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- theatrical storytelling with whimsy dynamic narrative arc unfolds engaging family themes explored
- Context
- By 1993, Carly Simon was well-established in her career, transitioning from her early pop hits into more experimental territory. 'Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera' marked a significant departure from her previous work, showcasing her ability to craft a narrative-driven musical experience after her commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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- pop music
Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera is an album by Carly Simon, released in 1993. A whimsical blend of operatic melodies and pop sensibilities, exploring familial themes through theatrical storytelling. This album is notable for its unique format as a family opera, blending pop music with theatrical elements. While it did not achieve mainstream chart success, it contributed to the narrative style that influenced subsequent artists interested in merging storytelling with music, underscoring Simon's innovative approach during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera sound like?
A whimsical blend of operatic melodies and pop sensibilities, exploring familial themes through theatrical storytelling. Rooted in pop music.
What makes Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera by Carly Simon notable?
This album is notable for its unique format as a family opera, blending pop music with theatrical elements. While it did not achieve mainstream chart success, it contributed to the narrative style that influenced subsequent artists interested in merging storytelling with music, underscoring Simon's innovative approach during the early '90s. By 1993, Carly Simon was well-established in her career, transitioning from her early pop hits into more experimental territory. 'Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera' marked a significant departure from her previous work, showcasing her ability to craft a narrative-driven musical experience after her commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Who is Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera for?
Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera works well if you're into theatrical storytelling with whimsy, dynamic narrative arc unfolds and engaging family themes explored.
How many songs are on Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera?
Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera has 21 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction (Voulez-Vous Danser?) 1:04
- 2 Looser Arms Standout 3:54
- 3 Valentine Aria Standout 3:12
- 4 A Boy of Twelve 5:48
- 5 Man With Wings 3:50
- 6 My Dance Is a Tango 4:40
- 7 Voulez-Vous Danser 1:39
- 8 Fond of the Blondes 2:26
- 9 It's My Downfall Standout 4:37
- 10 Incantation
- 11 The Fight 5:15
- 12 The Jig 1:25
- 13 Am I Still Young? 3:27
- 14 It's Such a Glorious Day 0:53
- 15 Seduction Aria 2:50
- 16 Romulus Hunt (The Nightmare) 2:30
- 17 Where Am I? 1:29
- 18 It Almost Happens on It's Own (We'll Never Leave) 3:07
- 19 Eddie's Soliloquy 3:43
- 20 Voulez-Vous Danser 1:17
- 21 Voulez-Vous Danser 3:12
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