The Violin Player

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The Violin Player
Studio album by Vanessa-Mae
Released	1995
Recorded	1993-1994
Genre	Techno/Acoustic/Classical
Length	42:50
Label	EMI
Producer	Mike Batt
Professional reviews
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Vanessa-Mae chronology
Tchaikovsky & Beethoven Violin Concertos (Vanessa Mae) (1991) The Violin Player (1995) The Alternative Record from Vanessa Mae (1996)

The Violin Player was the first techno/pop album by classical and pop musician Vanessa-Mae, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). It is also the first album Vanessa-Mae released on the EMI label.

The Violin Player has a unique blend of music – covers of some classical (J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor), remakes of old favorites (Mason Williams' "Classical Gas") and originals (seven tracks composed by British musician and songwriter Mike Batt), and one original by Vanessa-Mae herself with co-writing of Ian Wherry (Red Hot).

The Violin Player has sold over 8 million copies, and is still regarded by many as Vanessa-Mae's best work.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" – 7:47
2. "Contradanza" – 3:49
3. "Classical Gas" – 3:21
4. "Theme from 'Caravans'" – 5:06
5. "Warm Air" – 3:38
6. "Jazz Will Eat Itself" – 3:30
7. "Widescreen" – 3:58
8. "Tequila Mockingbird" – 3:26
9. "City Theme" – 4:32
10. "Red Hot" – 3:16