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As If to Nothing is the second independent album by Scottish composer Craig Armstrong, featuring collaborations with Bono of U2, Mogwai, Photek, Evan Dando, King Crimson, and former Big Dish vocalist Steven Lindsay. It was released on 19 February 2002, on the EMI label in the United Kingdom, and Astralwerks in the United States .
After working with music for his entire career, Craig Armstrong was drawn to the idea of the changing, ethereal effect of melody and tone for his solo work, As if to Nothing (Melankolic, 2002). Working with acclaimed artists such as Bono, Evan Dando from The Lemonheads, Glasgow rock band Mogwai and David McAlmont, Armstrong employed a range of ...
Jul 17, 2002 · Bono gets to redo his vocals for U2's chestnut, "Stay (Faraway, So Close)," and reveals that despite his striving for Scott Walker's baritone, the best he'll ever achieve is Michael Bolton's.
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Ruthless Gravity (5:59)Wake Up in New York (featuring Evan Dando) (3:30)Miracle (featuring Mogwai) (3:21)Amber (5:10)As If To Nothing was the second independent album from Scottish composer Craig Armstrong. Armstrong, as an arranger, had worked with U2 prior to this album, and when looking for outside voices to add to his album, approached Bono to sing on the album. Armstrong had also contributed to “Miss Sarajevo”, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me”, and “Th...
Stay (Faraway So Close): Featured vocal: Bono. Piano: Craig Armstrong. Vocals recorded by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent. Written by U2. Produced and arranged by Craig Armstrong. Orchestral, vocal and choral arrangment by Craig Armstrong. Mixed by Geoff Foster, Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, and Andy Bradford. Recorded by Geoff Foster. Assisted by Keith Uddin. Featured V...
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Composer Craig Armstrong's new CD As If to Nothing is a masterful blend of substantial orchestral music with very contemporary elements of pop and electronica. Each of the 14 pieces has some new surprise, from the fascinating juxtaposition of the machine-driven with the very human sound of the symphony orchestra, to the interesting guest vocalists.
Bono, Evan Dando, Mogwai, Photek, and David McAlmont all attempt star turns, and less well-known performers from Big Dish, Alpha, and Laub get in on the festivities as well. But Armstrong's string arrangements are still the focal point, to the extent that most of the collaborators are relegated to a back seat.
15. Choral Ending Lyrics. About “As If to Nothing” “As If to Nothing” Q&A. When did Craig Armstrong release As If to Nothing? Album Credits. Featuring Antye Greie-Fuchs,...
