Lady Of Spain/Beautiful Love/Moonlight & Roses/Love Walked In/Our Waltz/I Concentrate On You/Take Me In Your Arms/Malaguena/Imagination/Kiss Of Fire/To My Love/My Romance
Rhapsody In Rhythm was one of the relatively few Ray Conniff albums that featured the use of strings. It features a full orchestra and many of the tracks have a Latin influence. (US:28)
“Rhapsody In Rhythm is one of several albums in Ray Conniff's 'In Rhythm' series. The very concept of the album reveals Conniff's sense of humour and calculated middlebrow approach to music making, as he pairs the complex, linear melodies of rhapsodies with the pop and youth orientation suggested by rhythm."
“Rhapsody In Rhythm was a moderately successful album for Conniff, but is one of his less breezily accessible works and is better suited to listeners with a pointed interest in his arranging skills and unique musical vision.”
“In 1962 Ray Conniff released this album that featured the stylings of some wonderful classics from years gone by. My personal favourite is I Concentrate On You by Cole Porter.”
“Rhapsody In Rhythm is one of the few Ray Conniff albums featuring strings and he did a wonderful job. It is Conniff’s favourite album and he considers Malaguena his best arrangement. Listen to Moonlight & Roses, Love Walked In and Kiss Of Fire and you'll wish Ray had recorded more albums with strings.”
“Rhapsody In Rhythm is one of the few albums Conniff made with strings and it has a classical, Latin feeling. There's hardly a weak song here. Ray Conniff’s music and unique arrangements hold up well.”
“The 1962 sessions for Rhapsody In Rhythm are a listener's treat. This is the only Conniff album I know of that features a full orchestra. The arrangements perhaps do not have the distinctive Conniff sound one is used to, but the total effect is still very engaging. The perky take on Moonlight & Roses remains an absolute delight.”
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