With the help of a symphony orchestra of 42 musicians, Hooverphonic provided one of the absolute highlights of their tremendous career with their concerts and album release of With Orchestra Live.
Singer Noémie Wolfs sounds overwhelming as leading lady during her stellar performance. She sang with determination and at the same time managed to play out her sensuality. "The girl" who replaced Geike Arnaert as leading lady two years prior, proved that she had the capacities to take on the role of front woman.
After a career spanning over 25 years, Hooverphonic is still hot. The six performances that the group played in the Queen Elisabeth Hall in 2012 had all been sold out for months. Together with musical centipede Cédric Murrath, the band reworked a selection of its greatest hits and its most underrated gems so that a symphony orchestra could accompany them.
The absolute highlights are the songs with just Wolfs' angelic voice, accompanied by Murrath and the orchestra. The magic that arose while Wolfs was alone at the front of the stage was indescribable.
With Orchestra Live is available as a limited edition of 1000 numbered copies on pink vinyl.
SIDE A
1. Battersea
2. One Two Three
3. Heartbroken
4. The Night Before
5. Club Montepulciano
6. The Last Thing I Need Is You
SIDE B
1. 2wicky
2. Anger Never Dies
3. Unfinished Sympathy
4. Expedition Impossible
5. George’s Cafe
SIDE C
1. Happiness
2. The World Is Mine
3. Jackie Cane
4. Mad About You
5. Sometimes
SIDE D
1. Vinegar & Salt
2. Eden
3. Renaissance Affair
4. La Horse
5. Danger Zone
