Various Artists - The Portofino Variations By Raymond Scott VINYL LP MOVLP1861
1962 was the year Raymond Scott composed and recorded Portofino in many different arrangements.
On this album "Portofino" is interpreted by 20 artists, each version uniquely arranged, recorded and produced in an array of styles: surf guitar, whistling, electronica, chamber ensemble, minimalism, pop, rock guitar, and scat vocals. There are even two song versions with original lyrics, as well as two Scott original recordings that are only present on this vinyl version.
The album features contributions from none other than Fay Lovsky, Jacco Gardner, JB Meijers (Common Linnets), Aim, Arling & Cameron, Metropole Orchestra and Davide Rossi, who worked with Goldfrapp, Coldplay, The Verve and many more. A couple of other artists make their recording debut on the album.
The result is a nice blend of recordings, with so much variation; it's easy to forget sometimes one is listening to the same composition.
The album cover art was adapted from a 1962 unpublished painting entitled "Portofino" by noted artist/illustrator James (Jim) Flora. The original Flora painting is reproduced in the LP's gatefold.
Tracklist
Side A
1 Portofino 1 – Raymond Scott
2 Portofino – Sofie Winterson & Waterlelyck
3 Portofino – Arling & Cameron
4 Portofino (Love Is Always) – Eva Auad
5 Portofino – Schnauzer Radio Orchestra
6 Portofino – Merlijn Snitker
Side B
1 Portofino – Geert Chatrou
2 Portofino – Bart
3 Portofino – Davide Rossi
4 Portofino – Aim
5 Portofino – Raymond Scott & Rita & Barbara
6 Portofino – Ocobar
Side C
1 Portofino – Rob Geboers
2 Portofino – Sarcastalites
3 Portofino – Jacco Gardner
4 Portofino – Raymond Scott & Unidentified Saxophonist
5 Portofino – Michael Antony Whelan
Side D
1 Portofino – Ix
2 Portofino – Fay Lovsky
3 Portofino – Jb Meijers
4 Portofino (Pleasure Paradise) – Lane Steinberg
5 Portofino – Ufo Hawaii
6 Portofino – Metropole Orchestra
