Editorial Reviews:
Offering bracketing bonuses on this follow-up album are the "ITV" and "Full" versions of the stately "Morse Theme". Barrington Pheloung's new material then swings between airy strings ("The Warmer Side of Morse"), and chilly piano phrases ("Gently Sinister Revelation"). If sequenced together, the portrait of Morse is of a most tranquil mind at sea while swimming about for clues ("Lewis & Morse"). Setting the Inspector's cogitative juices flowing are the following pieces from his treasured classical collection: Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Mandolins, selections from Mozart's Don Giovani and Così Fan Tutte , Bach's Chorale "Er Kenne Mich Mein Huter", and Puccini's "Signore, Ascolta!". The booklet kindly details the action and thinking behind the cues, and properly credits Pheloung's involvement in each classical piece. If you enjoyed Volume 1, there's no reason not to get the sequel. --Paul Tonks