Less techno and more exploratory than 'The Violin Player' - her previous non classical album. Here Vanessa Mae get's into all sorts of sounds, moods and feelings. Some of the influences are Chinese 'Happy Valley', Latin 'Leyenda', French 'Embrasse Moi' and even one than conjured up, for me anyway, a western saloon with dancing girls - '(I) Can Can (you)' There are adaptations of classical songs 'Bach Street Prelude', Scotish Poetry 'Doun', a hymn 'The Blessed Spirits' and a monster disco hit from the '70's - Donna Summer's 'I Feel Love'. Yep, I think that qualifies this album as experimental, but more importantly - does it sound good? Fortunately it does. I say fortunately because with all the various mixes, it could have ended up sounding like a cacophany rather than anything symphonic. As it is there is one track that is a little jarring - 'Retro'. The best pieces for me are the title track 'Storm' - lovely sythesized thunder, 'Leyenda', 'Aurora''I Feel Love' and 'Doun', which contrary to what the CD sleeve says - is not a Robbie Burns poem.

Vanessa Mae certainly expanded her musical horizons on this album but unlike 'Violin Player' which floored me from the start, this one only grew on me. It took a few listenings.

I couldn't wait to hear more of Vanessa-Mae's unique musical interpretations since "The Violin Player." Unfortunately, "Storm" falls a bit short due to its lack of consistency of styles throughout the album. The "remakes" like Storm, (I) Can, Can (You?), and I Feel Love are hip and refreshing interpretations. The album is also worth buying for I'm a Doun, a haunting track also found on "The Classical Album."

"Storm" has a harder rock edge than "The Violin Player," which was more jazz fusion. I would have preferred to hear more innovative violin playing than the vocal showcasing and style inconsistencies. There were a few disappointing tracks that sounded too much like mainstream rock insofar that I was asking myself, "When is the violin going to come in." I wasn't sure of the theme this album was trying to convey, but it is a good hodgepodge of tunes. It's definitely a welcome addition to my CD coll! ection.

If you like this kind of music, you may want to check out "Bachbusters" and "Beethoven or Bust" by Don Dorsey. Also, "Dancing With the Lion" by Andreas Vollenweider has some neat jazzy-new age tracks.

I look forward to Vanessa-Mae's next "pop" album!

I admit I feel in love with Vanessa's first CD "The Violin Player", but "Storm" is my absolute favorite recording right now of any kind.

I have listened maybe a hundred times and never get tired ( and often hear something new).

Her versatility and expansive talent shine all through this CD. Vanessa is obviously her own person and not afraid of trying new sounds and techniques, who would ever even think of combining flaminco guitar and violin?

I often sit back and close my eyes and imagine this attractive young asian girl with a perfectly proper British accent furiously strumming her signature white electric violin and swear to myself I will see her in person someday.

Okay, if you are looking for something new, wonderful music, and a rockin' good time- BUY THIS CD!

I am a major music fan. I have tons of CDs and have heard tons more. So when I say that "Storm" by Vanessa Mae is the greatest album of all time, it's not from a lack of knowledge of what's available in the music world.

I bought this album in 1998 in Taiwan, about a year before it was released in the USA. I listened to it regularly for nearly two years before listenings became infrequent. Most CDs, even ones I really like, become listened to infrequently within a couple months, which shows how spectacular this CD is that it would last so long.

I don't know how to limit my acclaim for this album within the maximum number of words Amazon.com allows. To do so will require leaving out vast amounts of what I have to say about this album. So mostly all I can do is summarize.

This album is powerful emotionally: it has a range of emotions from peaceful to frenetic, from grandiose to dramatic. The sources of music vary, from classical compositions by Bach and Vivaldi to folk music to Donna Summer's "I Feel Love," to songs that are probably original compositions for the album. Though the styles vary considerably, the album does not at all feel disjointed; it is a dynamic, complete, emotional journey.

I have other albums by Vanessa Mae. My first album of hers was "The Violin Player." I really liked the opening Bach track on that, but the rest was more like background music. Her third crossover album, "Subject To Change," is better than "The Violin Player," still rather background but not as much. But this second album, "Storm," is FOREGROUND music all the way! The recording, the playing are all up front! And speaking of the playing, her violin playing on this album is intense! The other two albums seem so dull in comparison. Speaking of comparisons, "Storm" whips Bond's album "Born" too (I haven't heard Bond's new one). That album is lively but lacks creativity or variety. "Storm" is far, far superior to these other albums.

My favorite tracks: "Storm," which is fast, furious, and powerful! -- Vivaldi like it was meant to be!! "Bach Street Prelude" is bouncy and energetic, also the best performance by far I've ever heard of this song. "I Feel Love" has beautiful vocals and killer violin jamming. There are more songs I like too, but space is so limited.

I could go on and on about this album; I've barely scratched the surface. If you like Vanessa Mae, Bond, or other crossover classical, you ABSOLUTELY MUST get this album!!! And even if you're not into crossover classical (my main musical interests are rap, dance, World Beat, and alternative rock), but love a variety of music, you will certainly find this album astounding.

Hunt for this album--it will be well worth the hunt.

This collection of Rock & classical music by the best violinist around only fails in so much that she doesn't write nearly enough of her own material and relies a bit on music already known by the people who listen to this album.(especially the older ones like me.However it does show her to have an amazing insight to the kind of album that her fans want to hear because there are so many different styles on it.Havin g seen her live 5 times already I can only say that she should really win more awards for her music because unlike other so called stars she really can play both live and on disc.Surely on the strength of this she has a sparkling career ahead of her.And she can only get better.!