--- product_id: 29452810 title: "An Invitation" brand: "inara george" price: "AED 88" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/29452810-an-invitation store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Material: Premium cardstock Event Date: 2023-12-01 Size: 5x7 inches An Invitation **Brand:** inara george **Price:** AED 88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Your Event Deserves a Grand Entrance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** An Invitation by inara george - **How much does it cost?** AED 88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/29452810-an-invitation) ## Best For - inara george enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted inara george brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast Turnaround:** Get your invitations printed and shipped in record time. - • **Elevate Your Events:** Transform ordinary gatherings into unforgettable experiences. - • **Customizable Designs:** Tailor your invitation to reflect your unique style. - • **Eco-Friendly Options:** Choose sustainable materials for a greener celebration. - • **Perfect for Any Occasion:** From weddings to birthdays, make every event special. ## Overview An Invitation is a premium-quality, customizable invitation card designed to elevate any event. Measuring 5x7 inches and printed on eco-friendly cardstock, it offers a fast turnaround for those last-minute plans. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, and more, this invitation ensures your special occasion stands out. ## Description AN INVITATION is an intimate collaboration between Inara and legendary arranger Van Dyke Parks. The result is a lush, elegant, fully orchestrated song cycle, a catalog of experiences equally inspired by the sophistication of Frank Sinatra and the storied, cinematic wonder of Richard Sherman's oeuvre. ## Images ![An Invitation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513O4wdDh2L.jpg) ![An Invitation - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VbCCbTTPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interest and Intrique over emotional involvement... *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2014* and what is wrong with that? Absolutely nothing. So, here is what you get:-melodies that fall several quavers and quirks short of chance. I don't mean to suggest any similarity to the dizzying interval exchanges of John Cage, but often, these melodies seem to go some place other that what you might anticipate. Musicians--think of the circle of fifths in the hands of a mischievous demon who loves melody, but can't tolerate the quotidian world of expectations.-harmonies that are rich in early 20th century influences like rag and stride--think of the tri-tones you might expect from Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton rendered through the sweep of orchestration that leads as often as it follows. Van Dyke Parks likes the same "Americana" movement of harmony employed by Randy Newman in much of his film music. However, Parks arrangements and orchestrations whip around like the American flag on a windy July 4th--threatening, on occasion, to shut down the picnic, or a roller-coaster that dips and rolls often enough to delight any kid. These harmonies are like agitating train cars locked to a locomotive on serious speed. Frankly--I love the feeling that the train could leap the tracks at any moment--though I can imagine that others might experience this as vertigo.-lyrics that are more head than heart--and wonderfully so. These lyrics are not especially interested in rhyme, but don't ignore the aural need for a satisfying couplet. More often than not, the lyrics are simple and expressive of desire--but not always of the romantic kind. Here and there, you will come across an elusive and mystifying idea--and it is difficult to know if the lyric has run into a corner and cannot negotiate its way out, or ifthat corner actually is the way out (if you find this implausible, then you have just gotten a sense of George lyrics)I am a sucker for Van Dyke Parks and consider "Orange Crate Art" a landmark cd, worthy of wide praise and affectionate allegiance (much like the Beatles Sergeant Pepper album). Aside from his palette of compositional colors, Parks is a first-rate arranger and orchestrator, but--he likes to bring the orchestra up close--sometimes, to the point of overwhelming the arc of melody. He doesn't do that in "Orange Crate Art" because that arc is always controlled by Brian Wilson's rich and dominant harmonies. However, Inara George, when confronted with this Parks tendency, can be reduced, just occasionally, to a footnote.Don't allow this cd's near-aleatory presentation of melody and Godzilla-like proportion of orchestration to isolate you from the satisfactions of the George/Parks collaboration. They have fashioned an original contribution to American pop--dig into it, and you will find a pleasure chest full of riches. ### ⭐⭐ forgettable flittery *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2010* Daughter of Little Feat's Lowell George, Inara has established herself as a quietly cool pop vocalist on her solo projects (e.g., All Rise ) and as one half of The Bird and the Bee. An Invitation is clearly a stretch for her. George relies solely on strings to bring the songs across. Parks' busy chamber orchestrations dance and flitter around George's uncharacteristically meandering material, giving the vocals a careless, improvised quality. Listening to this is like trying to traverse a stream by crossing its slippery rocks (George's vocals) while being entranced by the natural beauty of the surrounding woods (Parks' string arrangements). You're gonna fall down. You're gonna get wet. And you're not gonna remember a thing. **1/2 ### ⭐⭐ Disappointed *by J***H on Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2009* I love Inara George and own all her CDs including her solo work, Merrick, and Bird and the Bee. Unfortunately I did not like her collaboration with Van Dyke Parks on An Invitation. The orchestra music drowns out her voice and is a constant distraction making hard to detect the melody of the song. I have played it several times but find it a noticeable dissappointment compared to how much I have enjoyed all her other music. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/29452810-an-invitation](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/29452810-an-invitation) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*