Word: effective
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...voice--his already-limited range has only diminished, and his singing, which was never beautiful in the usual sense, has become even more gravelly and ravaged-sounding. Nevertheless, both the new album and this performance showed how Dylan's singing, though sounding worse, is gaining a more powerful effect within the context his songs. It certainly gives the weary, heart-rending honesty of Time Out Of Mind a unique appeal...
Bent's cumulative effect is an extremely heavy, painful and unhappy one. For those who feel that this is appropriate for a film that chronicles atrocity, it will undoubtedly be a fulfilling experience. But those who prefer to be entertained as well as educated may find something lacking. The acting is generally good; unfortunately, that's not quite enough to make things work overall...
This piecewise method of exploring the personal histories of Koltsovo's residents and their families has the remarkable effect of compressing time. Echoes of a Native Land is not a particularly quick read. The narrative reflects research and experience spanning 17 years of the author's life. Yet by not relating the past in chronological order, Schmemann is able to condense 200 years of history into the blink of an eye. As a whole, this compressed history expresses a sense of waste and of sadness for communism's unfortunate effects on Russia's fate and for the country's difficulties...
...magnificent "He trusted in God that He would deliver Him" chorus, comprise a truly splendid few minutes. In contrast to Bauwens' clear, smooth timbre is the bass, Eric Owens, whose very deep, very dark-sounding voice seems almost to emerge from some inhuman source. This rumbling, rapid-vibratoed effect seems especially apt in the prophetic aria, "Darkness shall cover the earth." The sinister threats to which Owens gives voice send a thrill through the listener, particularly in the long runs of "I will shake the heavens and the earth...
...When a lot of cyclists and pedestrians share space it can effect the comfort level of both groups," she said...