Paul Simon's oeuvre is comprehensive enough to be reinterpreted without immediately creating a disguised 'greatest hits'. For In The Blue Light, the American singer-songwriter and writer of many pop standards was looking for songs that lie in the shadow of his countless hits on albums such as (1973) and (1980). He then revised the music and lyrics of his choices, which together span nearly 40
… years. The chamber ensemble , jazz guitarist and jazz trumpet player now assist him in restrained and transparent reruns. It gives plenty of space to the singing of seventy-something Simon, whose voice has become stiffer and darker than ever. Not only repertoire, but also the brisk rhythm of his famous album (1986) is completely missing. At the artistic In The Blue Light, Simon presents himself primarily as a mature and worthy artist. (MR)more
