Since Francis Lai last CD (Hannibal Brooks) on Sparrow Records back in 1969, I have felt a massive void in my life. Hannibal Brooks is an amazing album, racked with beauty.This sixteen-song debut EP shows the promise that Francis Lai has. Oh yes, this album gets Array out of Array
Francis Lai sings his heart out in Journey To Innsbruck. Peace And Understanding is a song that takes you on the journey before it reaches the conclusion. Love Theme very upbeat. Strong, powerful vocals of Francis Lai in Elephant Shake are very impressive. Nice and different song. Walk In The Woods is one of the more up-tempo songs on Hannibal Brooks. All of songs on Hannibal Brooks and have something to say letting alone Hannibal’s Rest. |titile| is the kind of record that makes you remember why music can be so addictive. Across The River - isn’t quite as powerful vocally, but has a beautiful melody. Sickness In The Family is one of the best records ever. After you’ve listened to Lucy’s Theme, most everything else can’t hold up and is second rate. The song Peace And Understunding(Reprise) ending is my favorite… so catchy! This song is like perfectly aged vintage bordeaux wine not a tequila shot. Some of the arrangements found on Hannibal Brooks are surprisingly edgy.
Hannibal Brooks CD
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| Hannibal Brooks March.mp3 | 2:23 |  |
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| Journey To Innsbruck.mp3 | 2:11 | |
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| Peace And Understanding.mp3 | 2:07 | |
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| Love Theme.mp3 | 2:41 | |
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| Elephant Shake.mp3 | 2:43 | |
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| Respite.mp3 | 1:09 | |
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| Walk In The Woods.mp3 | 1:49 | |
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| Hannibal’s Rest.mp3 | 3:10 | |
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| Tyrolean Folk Dance.mp3 | 1:57 | |
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| Across The River.mp3 | 1:32 | |
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| Sickness In The Family.mp3 | 1:27 | |
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| Lucy’s Theme.mp3 | 1:38 | |
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| Peace And Understunding(Reprise).mp3 | 1:49 | |
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| Approeacching The Frontier.mp3 | 1:04 | |
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| Love Theme From Hannibal Brooks (Rep.).mp3 | 2:08 | |
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