title: Thoughtful, beautiful, elegant

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I was eagerly anticipating this release, having loved Vance Joy's previous album (Dream Your Life Away) and it was definitely worth the wait. The main thing that jumped out at me upon listening to the first track ("Call If You Need Me") is how much Vance's vocal abilities have matured. All but gone is the endearingly nervous vocal shakiness present all over nearly every track of his first album, replaced instead by the confidence that comes with experience. Though I did enjoy his voice on the first album, this is a welcome change, and lends weight to the overall subject matter of this release, which, as the title and cover art indicate, is about the various tangled webs that come with romantic relationships.

Though his distinctive voice has definitely matured and most of the album seems to be sung in a slightly lower register than was displayed on Dream Your Life Away, Vance still frequently hits the high notes we all know and love, and nowhere is this more in evidence than on the fourth single, "Saturday Sun", a thoroughly enjoyable and upbeat tune about the buoyant excitement of a new relationship. His strongest vocals, however, come on the very next track, "Take Your Time", which starts softly-sweet, with the lyrics, "There's an ocean in my head // waves that don't ever rest // this kind of beauty ain't ordinary // you look but do you really see? // won't you take your time on me?" The song slowly builds with each new verse, finally reaching a crescendo with the repeated line, "And you know my heart // well, it's waiting for your call" -- Vance's voice feels strongest here, pleading while knowing the answer, particularly on the very last note of the last 'call', and I found myself hitting repeat  on this one several times.

There's really only one properly slow ballad -- "I'm With You", a passionate and plaintive promise of undying love, just Vance's voice accompanied by acoustic guitar and a bit of pretty synth in the background. All the rest of the songs are upbeat to some degree, and feature the wonderful drum and percussion work of the talented Edwin White (who also performed all the drumming on Dream Your Life Away). "Alone With Me" is also a bit of a slower, more romantic effort, with a beautiful string arrangement.

"One of These Days" is just an excellent track, an uplifting foot-stomper about letting go and letting love in, and it's very nearly my favorite track on the album, though I also have a soft spot for "We're Going Home", which features one of my favorite lyrics on the album ("When I see your light shine // I know I'm home") and features a triumphant brass arrangement which really comes to prominence during the chorus, and especially toward the track's fantastic finale.

There are many more gems on this album, but I'll leave you the pleasure of finding them for yourself. The CD version includes all of the lyrics in the booklet, for any of you out there like me who still buy CDs. Bottom line? This album is excellent. Buy it. You won't regret it. :)


title: Damaged

text: The disk arrived scratched and wouldn’t play without skipping.


title: Would buy again

text: Loved everything about it. I’m probably gonna buy a double! Good condition


title: Five Stars

text: Absolutely incredible. No need to say anything else. You’ve done well Jonghyun.


title: Good buy

text: This book is great. I use this for guitar lessons and it is great.


Could not be happier with this purchase! I was concerned with the negative reviews saying that the music was not from the show, and that it was missing certain music pieces, but after playing through the CD-- As a fan, I am so proud to say I could hear all the pieces and it was indeed the music from the show! 'Guaranteed that I will be playing this often.


The way this record plays is amazing considering it roughly 46 years old. The cover and vinyl are excellent. Have been looking for this album for a while now. Thanks so much!


title: Still amazed of the quality of this record considering is around ...

text: Still amazed of the quality of this record considering is around 47 years old. Plays and looks excellent. Will reorder again!


title: Still love those songs.

text: Got this as a grab bag filler. It was a hit.


title: Delivery was slow. Nearly 3 weeks.

text: Music was great. A little over promoted but I really appreciate Brian Wilson's music.


title: Recommended Buy!

text: Product was in perfect new condition. It came with a poster and 2 photocards (group and Individual)and a photo book as well as the cd.

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title: Lovely music

text: This was 3 bucks when I bought it (I needed to spend some money leftover from a gift card). It has a wide variety of music. There's a couple of songs that are short, but most are full length. It's an absolute steal, and I really do enjoy all of the music. I wouldn't call it party music as much as a nice variety of festive traditional Celtic music.


title: A stone classic

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As was previously mentioned, what makes "Live at the Liquid Room" special is the fact that it not only captures Jeff Mills working his magic, live, in front of a crowd, but that it also captures the feeling of being there, experiencing it first hand, in real time.

Unlike so many dj mixes, this wasn't recorded in a studio, and cleaned up on a computer;  there are mistakes, near trainwrecks, vinyl pops, and plenty of crowd noise.  All of which only serves to enhance the hands-on, personal feel of Mills' mixing.  Tracks fly by at a furious pace, yet some, like those by dj Funk, Ken Ishii, and especially Derrick May, still manage to stand out.  And, incredibly, this cd hasn't aged or dated one bit;  considering the disposable nature of so much techno, that's no small feat.


title: I LOVE IT.  As always.

text: JJ Lin could cough into the mic from 13 tracks and I would buy it...Luckily he didn't do that and this album was fantastic as always.  Really, what more could be said then 'This is a JJ Lin album!'  I was listening to West Side nonstop since it came out and now I'l listening to Sixology until his next album comes out.  He's a true artist!


title: nakedly honest, dark-and-edgy

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Jessica Penrose is an American Idol auditions reject. Gosh, darn it, the judges were dead wrong. The woman has pipes! Penrose also has a knack for writing nakedly honest, dark-and-edgy song lyrics aimed straight at the deepest chambers of the human heart. The first track, "I Am," opens on a vulnerable note, with Penrose silkily confessing to a laundry list of vices and contradictory behaviors. Courageously, she proclaims: "I'm a liar. I'm a cheater. I'm a saint. I'm a sinner. I am weaker. I am stronger than I've ever been. I am. I am."

Penrose's vocal style falls into the Alanis Morrisette mode, but she is definitely creating a strong individualistic imprint. In quicksilver fashion, Penrose shifts seamlessly from belting out piano-led, soulful melodies to sassing it up on tracks that crackle with lighthearted flirtatious energy - such as "Falling Asleep," a playful ode to lovesickness. It is appealing and would probably do well as an alternative pop single release even though the less commercial, Christianity-infused "Glory Be" and spirited and folksy "Free Bird" are the best vehicles for Penrose's considerable vocal talent.

Fans of alternative-indie pop songs with a spiritual bent will likely play Words Become Flesh until its tracks disintegrate into dust.


title: Not trendy, just surprisingly good

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The sweetly emotional title-track that opens up Bristow's set is not the Van Morrison staple. But the positive expectations it induces do not go unfulfilled.

There's no paradigm shift in what the LA-based New Zealander is writing and singing. Rather, hers is a consistent and well-voiced set of originals supported by a fine roster of musicians. Leading the players are electric guitarists Mark Punch (a Renee Geyer sideman) and Tim Pierce.

"Driving on the freeway," begins one song, "singing to the radio." Whereas the artist's publicity sheet says her own music was play-listed across thousands of Starbucks stores. It would, I hope, appeal to other demographics too.

From materials that outwardly look unremarkable, Bristow coins neat and memorable songs. Apart from "Crazy Love", other standouts are "The World's Turning", "Innocence" and "Broken Record". "I've tasted love and fire from above," Bristow regrets, "and nothing ever came near." The session team intuits the mood, amplifies it, and retreats while the going's good.  (Canberra Times, April 2008)


title: One Star

text: Music that sounds exactly like madness.


title: I don't recommend this Clear Vinyl Edition

text: Don't buy this vinyl. I love Chvrches, I think they are a great band and this album is amazing, but this clear vinyl edition sounds really bad and skips a lot. I would recommend buying the black  vinyl version, it will probabbly sound better.


Skipped very badly. Not worth listening to, but was reimbursed for it. Hopefully I'll find another (in better condition).


title: LOVE IT!

text: My absolute favorite Christmas decoration


title: Wonderful compilation

text: A wonderful compilation of songs from a bygone era.


I purchased this CD as a gift for my granddaughter, who has a very hard time settling down at bedtime. My daughter called me twice to tell me how much she loves this CD...granddaughter drifts off to sleep by the 4th song! The songs are all soft instrumentals, very easy listening. This CD is doubly enjoyable to me, having been a Beatles fan way back when.<br />This would make a great baby shower gift!


title: RAY VEGA'S SINGING IS AWESOME!! Best since Roy Orbison!

text: This CD is full of beautiful songs, both up-tempo and slow-tempo, much of which has a Latino feel. Think Roy Orbison, Chris Isaak, Raul Malo/The Mavericks, Julio Iglasias, Enrique Iglasias, and Marty Robbins all rolled into one with a modern feel and a bit of dance-mix in some songs. I highly recommend this CD!


title: This is an illegal bootleg - NOT an official album!

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From[...], dated August 17, 2008:

The compilation album "A closer end", that recently started appearing on the P2P networks as well as on Ebay and in certain record stores, is NOT an official Dark tranquillity album but a bootleg. It's very convincingly made, with a Century media logo, fake barcode and extensive booklet, but it's nevertheless a bootleg.

It's usually a better strategy to be silent about these things, but as a lot of people keep mailing us asking whether "A closer end" is a genuine album or not, and since the CD has started to appear on online discographies, presented as a legitimate release, we feel the need to set the record straight.


title: GREAT CD

text: Love it!


title: Great CD

text: I was very pleased with my purchase and was happy to add it to my CD collection.


title: In Freedom's Cause Was a Hit With Our Family!!

text: My family and I loved In Freedom's Cause! It was the perfect thing to take on a road trip. The production was so well done it had us on the edge of our seats and brought our imaginations to life as we could envision each scene taking place. It takes real quality to make an audio feel like a movie production! The fact that it was also family friendly and faith oriented was icing on the cake!! We need more Heirloom productions for all our road trips!


title: Good supplement to the Poledouris classic.

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This is the soundtrack to a Conan game, but the composer has thoroughly studied the Poledouris masterpieces and echoes them in many of these selections. No real way to describe it other than sometimes it sounds like Poledouris riffs being played backward or in a minor key. Some tracks have an Asian flavor in keeping with the setting of the game. I enjoyed it immensely.

The extra disk has some little videos from the game set to the music. The artwork is very cool, especially the monsters.

Poledouris fans should check this out, as well as the Conan: Hyperborian Adventures that is similar. It will complete your Conan music collection.


title: Spine tingling vocals!

text: Heard this on CalmRadio (recommended) and was transfixed by the beautiful voice, immediately bought the CD. Wei Li is enchanting!


title: You will not regret this purchase!

text: Bought my first copy through a PBS fund raiser. Most enjoyable with beautiful scenery. The most refreshing new sound. I have bought other copies as gifts. Get the DVD instead of the CD. Video of Utah is spectacular.


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome!!


title: Five Stars

text: Great CD.


title: Great soundtrack.

text: You can feel the spray coming over the rail with this wonderful soundtrack that is all Navy.


title: You May Love This Album If ...

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This album was my introduction to Sarah Shook.  I've since gone back in her catalog to listen to earlier songs.  At her best, she's emotionally authentic, easy going, and highly charged at the same time.  That's a neat trick, but she does it.  All the songs are strongly delivered by her band, the Disarmers, who serve the music well.  I love this album.  You may love it too if ...

A) You don't like modern so-called country music because its just pre-packaged, faux-country pop music.
B) You like classic country music but you enjoy listening to Americana more.
C) You enjoy songs that don't try to be cute or  profound.
D) You appreciate people who face their faults and their troubles honestly but who also stand up for themselves.
E) You like women who kick ass.


title: The most cohesive Anthology set from The Beatles

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Much more so than the other two Anthology sets released by the Beatles, this set comes across as very deliberate and well-designed.  This is less a result of planning than the nature of the Beatles career.  CD one tracks their mastery of the pop art-form, while Disc 2 features their experimentation with the art-form and taking it further than anyone before them, and perhaps anyone since.  All the while, both discs echo each other, showing the consistency and creativity of the band itself.
The first "Anthology" tracks show their pop-mastery all too well.  While their early work was not significantly different than what other rock bands were producing, but this time, they had moved beyond their simple R&B roots and found ways to infuse their work with a creative excellence which really perfected the pop genre.  Moreover, they are very dynamic songs.  The move from the pristine beauty of "Yes It Is" to the powerful drive of "I'm Down" and then back to delightful beauty of "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away".  What we hear in this set are the songs are presented in a more bare state than they would be released, but the genius comes through effortlessly.  This would be a focus of the set.  "Yesterday" without the strings is still absolutely perfect.  Likewise, Lennon's "It's Only Love" thrives without the strong guitar.  It is a wonderful way to experience these songs, with such a focus on the great vocals.  While all of this was going on, the more formulaic nature of the Beatles live shows offer a very different way of seeing the band.  Disc One again features a lot of the live tracks from these years, showing just how much the band had mastered live performance, often in spite of their audience.  The difference becomes all the more stark once we start to see the tracks from "Rubber Soul" and "Revolver".  The band was pushing pop music beyond what it was, but without abandoning the genre itself.  Some of the alternate takes are interesting, but not terribly powerful, but there are exceptions.  Notably, "Tomorrow Never Knows", "And Your Bird Can Sing" and the rehearsal of "I'm Only Sleeping" offer a great look at some of the group's new works in a very different stage than we would come to know.  Compelling and fascinating, these tracks offer a glimpse at where the Beatles would go artistically following "Revolver" and on the second disc of this set.  Also, the strings only version of "Eleanor Rigby" ought be mentioned, for it is a great reminder of how strong a producer and composer George Martin was.  While much of these discs show the unembellished masterpieces of the Beatles music, here we can really appreciated the embellished masterpiece of Beatles recordings.  These two purposes would be increasingly important after the Beatles abandon touring and concentrate on their studio work.
This duel focus is how Disc Two introduces itself, with three very different versions of the classic "Strawberry Fields Forever".  First is a demo version recording by John Lennon in his home.  The song is beautiful and the beauty isn't the least bit difficult to see in the barren demo recording.  From there we find a very different studio recording than would be eventually released.  Simple, but experimental, we can really get a picture of the song's nature as childhood remembrances.  Still, it was not what the composer wanted, so we also get treated to another later take on the song, which would be part of the final recording.  Familiar, yet new, we now experience the mastery of their recording in full.  Also, we hear an extended "wild drum track" from Ringo which does a lot to elevate him as a musician.  After a remixed version of Penny Lane, we move onto the recordings for "Sgt. Pepper's...", the band's most highly regarded achievement artistically.  The version of "A Day in the Life" found here is composed with the purpose of highlighting the creative work that went into putting this marvelous recording together.  Although artificial in nature, it is a fascinating way of presenting a historical look on the song while remaining an excellent track in its own right.  Later in the disc, the Reprise version of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is introduced in a much more powerful rendition than would find its way onto the album.  Also, the full version of the very experimental "You Know My Name..." is a real treat.  The rest of Disc Two is very strong and great to listen to.  "I am the Walrus" without George Martin's arrangement, a great demo of "Fool on the Hill", and the fantastic early version of "Across the Universe".  Disc Two has a host of great tracks that excel both as historical studies of the Beatles music and great versions of the songs in their own right.  It appeals to two different audiences, and makes this set a great pick-up for all Beatles fans.
As a last note, I do want to talk about the "new" track, "Real Love".  This is really a masterpiece by all involved.  It is a beautiful song from John Lennon which is beautifully developed by the remaining members of the Beatles.  It is far superior to "Free as a Bird" and really makes this play the infamous "What if..." game.  The band works together so well and so effortlessly, they cannot be considered anything less than the most artistically accomplished band in the history of Rock n' Roll.


title: Only the Beatles could get away with this...

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...and have it work beautifully.  Anthology 1 is unquestionably the most historically minded of the three releases.  I suspect that the initial backlash to this mindset resulted in the more music-oriented second and third CD sets.  Still, it is not all that bad.  Maybe not the thing for someone entirely new to the Beatles, but potentially a fascinating and fun release for die-hard and casual fans alike.
While there is a lot of "talking" on these two discs, there is a big payoff.  There are a lot more unreleased songs on these two discs than the next four in the Anthology series.  This is a real treat for diehard fans, but a lot of it is hit and miss.  Some are great just to listen to, but others have mostly only interest in their historical novelty.  I mean, it is a blast to listen to these very early recordings and very early songs, but they are still poor recordings and inexperienced performances.  Still, just knowing that these Quarry Men would one day become the Beatles instills them with a strong purpose which is very valuable for the listener.  The McCartney instrumental "Cayenne" is a real gem of the batch.  Beyond those amateur recordings, we also get some of their first professional recordings, prior to being signed.  Again, an instrumental really sticks out as a top track, in "Cry For a Shadow".  The Beatles were so stingy with instrumentals, it is great to see just how good they were in the genre.  We are also treated to 5 of the infamous tracks from the Decca try-out. We get to hear two more of the Beatles very early original songs, in "Like Dreamers Do" and "Hello Little Girl".  From there, we move into the group's more established career for the rest of the set.
Not that everything from here on out is that familiar.  The recovered original version of "Love Me Do" is a treat, as are the attempts at "One After 909", as song which wouldn't be recorded for release until Let It Be.  By comparing the two versions, we can really get to see a direct comparison of the Beatles at two *very* different points in their recording career.  Another track to look for is "Eight Days a Week" with a vocal intro.  I like it better than the released version, but it is certainly a more daring way of starting off the song. A great many early takes on songs give the listener a chance to reintroduce themselves to these Beatles classics.  Amazingly, they are almost all worth a listen, featuring different arrangements and performances which can really alter the feel of the song.  We also have a LOT of live tracks, both famous (The Ed Sullivan Show) and significant (the group taking party in a comedy sketch).  The best live tracks are the cover versions, "Shout" being a real high mark.  Actually, some of the best studio takes are also the cover versions.  As talented as they were in their own right, the Beatles had a strong appreciation for their roots in R&B and covered some of the best, if not always well-remembered.  "Leave My Kitten Alone" is a great example of a innovative and spirited take on an R&B classic.
There is a lot worth listening to on these two discs.  If you are a big Beatles fan, you probably already have this.  Even if you are a casual fan, though, you can get a lot out of this set if you like the early R&B work of the Beatles.  If not, you might want to look at one of the other Anthology releases before coming to Anthology One.  This is certainly the least accessible to the average casual fan, which makes it somewhat unfortunate that its being the first release overshadow the subsequent sets.


Highly recommend all of the sonicaid cd's. I have especially enjoyed the relaxation and the positive thinking one which I bought separately.


title: Highly recommend all of the sonicaid cd's


title: Five Stars

text: Love her old stuff!


title: I thought gold meant top hits. Only 2 songs recognised

text: As before, Gold doesn't mean top hits. I only recognized 2 out of all. Not happy at all. Forward button needed.


title: Five Stars

text: Love all the songs!!! Should buy no matter you are ikonic or not =) Package arrived on time and packed well.


title: Excellent

text: Excellent, talented song writer, also try Same Shirt Different Day both are music you will listen to over and over.


title: Perfect

text: Arrived several days early and in perfect condition. Still sealed in the original box. Includes the album itself, with the twins' signatures and notes written on the disc; the photo booklet, great quality and with dialogue inside; and acrylic stand, cute and brightly colored. Definitely worth the money. 2wink my beloveds💖💙


title: Five Stars

text: great cd


title: Great tunes on one CD

text: This is a great CD for any Paul McCartney fan.  It includes some hits and some that are not so over played, but still a great listen.


title: Yes!!

text: I remember this from the late 1950's and had been looking for it for some time.  It is just as I remembered and I am delighted to have found it.


title: All Charlie Zahm music

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I have to say I cannot recommend any particular title, that since we own at least 8 of his CD's, we love them all. Charlie is gifted with an incredible baritone voice that one just does not tire of listening to. Learning of him, just led us to wanting to hear him more, and we have had that benefit in concert, including, (but not only) our own home.

  His repertoire is not only maritime, but also American history, many, many Celtic ballads, and personal compositions.


title: Best cast album,ever.

text:
It is as if I pulled off the record shelf decades ago.  Cover is nicely worn.  Record is clean, not warped.  A beautiful package -- then and now.

I grew up in the golden age of cast albums.  Rodgers and Hammerstein, West Side Story, My Fair Lady.  This was an oddball choice for a kid to fall in love with -- and my Mom scolded me for going around singing  "I'd like to know just how the hell the happened"  -- but my Dad wisely explained he brilliant political satire in those songs. I quote them to this day.

Also contains one of the most profound love songs of all time ("When Did I fall in Love?") The spare orchestration --at times just a trio -- makes it all the richer.

As an LP,  this contains all the liner notes and great detail.  I had the CD, and I still don't own a turntable.  But I felt I owed it to myself to own this album.  I would have paid $100 for it.  I was afraid I might not find it.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.


title: Very nice Album.

text: Very nice Album.


title: Everything was in the package but…

text: The corners of the box were all ripped.  I was hoping for a new item but from what I’ve read, it’s a common issue with the item.  Not worth the effort to return it. I just threw some tape on it and I’m okay.


title: Great early K-pop swag

text: It has a huge photo book and a random photo card.  I got Wendy.


title: stickers are missing

text: everything was included besides the stickers


title: yay

text: it came a little dent but other than that everything was included!


title: ... the creator for blessing me with the wisdom for good music and this musician is what great music is ...

text: I start off by thanking GOD the creator for blessing me with the wisdom for good music and this musician is what great music is about. I love the vibes on his first cd just down right inspirational. This is my first time listening to his music. No regrets in the purchase of this cd package, my one wish is that the world listen an start to promote the love these Moses of music and wisdom have to offer. The vibration is wicked and the instrumental is like no other. Feel closer to GOD when I listen to these musicians. Thanks brothers for letting the world no how important it is to praise the CREATOR.


title: Best music

text: Guys I just don't no how to start to explain how great your music is every song GOD bless you guys with great inspiration, my one wish is that each an every one in the WORLD take time out to purchase this CD it is the most inspirational music I have heard since Bob Marley


title: Band from Mn

text: Friend of mine in high school brought me to see these guys and it was great.  I bought the cd and as we did back then passed it around with all my friends and shared their music... somewhere in the shuffle it got lost. So glad I was able to purchase one so many years later and from a band that never made it out of the local coffee shops and venues.


title: The classic CC sound is back !!!

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Update: Music is great and cant be said enough. Production and Mastering is terrible. Expected more from a veteran and the Company he hired to record and master it dont know what they are doing. Pro studio ? Lol

Thank you, CC! What a great concept and it has the feel of the first 3 albums. I also love the cover artwork, classic!

Great guitar work.


title: Its Bob Seger at his best

text: Classic Bob Seger at is best!!!


title: Amazing!

text: Mark Isham's music is absolutely beautiful. I own the season 1 soundtrack and I love it, so I was very excited when I found out there would be a season 2 soundtrack. I listened to the samples from this soundtrack and I knew I just had to buy it. The OUAT music is so wonderfully composed and gives the show an awesome, magical feel to it. I will definitely be buying the OUAT soundtracks as long as they keep coming out :)


title: Nice recording .

text: I like the music .


title: Lots of trucking songs

text: It’s got some old standards and some I’ve never heard before overall it’s an entertaining bunch


title: GREAT JOB!!

text: I thought it was great! I listened to it without the kids! (couldn't wait) Now I can't wait for them to hear it:)


title: Love her voice

text: It's REBA Nothing better


title: Beautiful and sacred.

text: Some of the most beautiful of eastern Orthodox Christian music.  We just became Orthodox a year ago and love this music.


title: Transcendent!

text: I await hungrily any of William Fitzsimmon's releases but didn't know this album was dropping.  I got it a couple of weeks ago & it has not left my turntable!  I know some think his compositions are darkly morose but I connect with the pain about which he writes.  It helps me start to process heartbreaks knowing that at least one person understands my pain.  It always amazes me how William can marry catchy tunes with emotionally deep subjects.  You find yourself singing along, unaware what you are singing about & then you realize the chasms of emotion you're experiencing & confronting.  Thank you again William Fitzsimmons!!!!


title: Kate Voegele

text: She's awesome.  Good relaxing music.  Don't know that I'd use it to pump me up or clean the house, but it's great for homework.


title: Five Stars

text: One of the best albums I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.


title: Awesome album.

text:
I had the pleasure of hearing the group Raymy in Clovis California back in the early 2000s. I bought their first album then, and have listened to it to death. It's awesome music. Recently I looked to see what else they had and found this.

The haunting panflute, the bird whistles, the great guitar and percussion, all there. These guys had some amazing talent. I'd love to see what they are up to today.


title: Wonderful CD!

text: This is a great CD!  Anyone who enjoys "strings" will love this CD.


title: One of the best relaxing CD's ever.

text: I have had the cd several years.  It is outstanding.  My very favorite to relax or sleep to. Filled with beautiful instruments, nature sounds and wind chimes. It was in my cd player when Katrina flooded my house 3 feet into the second floor.  With no power to get my cd's out the ruined player..... I wanted these cd's so bad.  I threw my entire stereo out of the second story window and let it bust open so I could get these cd's out.  Mission accomplished :) I still have these.  If Im not mistaken the cd cover has changed. I would pay over the top to replace this if I had to.<br />Kelly


title: Review excerpt from Music and Media Focus

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Listening to the music of Joseph L. Young on his fourth and latest release, I was transported by his exquisite blend of the earthy and the ethereal… the worldly and the otherworldly. Over the course of 12 luminous tracks, Joseph creates an alchemical blend of the natural sounds of a variety of flutes from different cultures, world music instruments such as hammered dulcimer, udu drum, tin whistle, Chinese erhu, Celtic harp and various ethnic percussion, with ambient synthesizer soundscapes, atmospheric electronic textures, and even a bit of saxophone. The result is quite transcendental, taking the listener on a journey to serene sonic vistas.

In this age of downloading single tracks, I couldn’t agree more with Joseph as he shared: “I also love the concept of having an album be a total listening experience from beginning to end, where the order of songs and how they fit together takes the listener on an extended journey that lasts for the length of the album.” And that sonic excursion gets off to a meditative start right from the opening track. While the ancient Pueblo (Anasazi) flute Joseph plays has links to the ancient past, it is set against a background of spacious synthesizers and subtly morphing electronic ambiance that is a perfect example of the worldly/otherworldly contrast mentioned earlier. This is followed by the title track, which adds an additional earthy element with the use of percussion. Interestingly, however, the percussion is not used to create a rhythm, but is more for accents, such as an occasional rattle, shaker, or bell sound.

A different vibe is felt on “Shimmer,” as gently plucked harp arpeggios combined with low whistle and high tin whistle create a bit of a Celtic feel. The sound of rain adds yet another dimension to this lovely piece. On “Boundless,” unlike the title track, the percussion is used rhythmically in a slow ceremonial-type beat, along with Native flute, and chanting by Joseph and Lenise Redding. On a number of tracks, Joseph combines various flutes from different cultures within a song, as in “Illumination” that blends a low E Native American flute with the higher pitched Chinese xiao flute. The album draws to a peaceful dreamy conclusion with “Sapphire Moon,” that features the Phi flute, which is tuned using the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci sequence, as known in sacred geometry.

Joseph feels a special calling to create music that touches the listener on a deep heart and soul level. In his words: “One of my goals is to make ‘music without boundaries’ and all of the music on this album is my offering of a universal sound that everyone can enjoy.” “Ethereum” offers a beautiful collection of diverse meditative music with substance that works equally well as an active listening experience or a background soundscape.

To read a full-length feature article on this album, as well as others, please visit: MichaelDiamondMusic.com


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“An Endless Premonition” is somewhat of a return to the style that Carl Weingarten has been exploring for three decades. While his previous album, "Life Under Stars" had more earthy influences, this new release is more like life “in” the stars, with its decidedly celestial ambiance. Carl refers to this music as “symphonic space guitar.” Although it is technically a “guitar album”, it is not in the sense that most people would think of in regard to that term. The sound processing equipment that the guitar is channeled through is equally important as the instrument itself. A single plucked note can become a soundtrack as it expands through a maze of sound shaping effects. In places, if you didn’t know, you might assume you were listening to layers of keyboard synthesizers. Carl has had a long association with fretless bass superstar Michael Manring, and the maestro lends his considerable talents on two of the five extended tracks, the longest of which is over 15 minutes in length.

Right from the beginning of the opening track, “Spurlos,” a visually evocative ambiance is created that takes the listener deep into the theater of their imagination. Notes are launched from the guitar that travel through Carl’s electronic effects into uncharted realms of space, expanding and evolving as they go, merging into overlapping layers of ethereal echoes. While it is at least somewhat obvious that the sounds on the first track are being created on guitar, it is quite the opposite on the next piece, “Landreth Lights," where long sustained tones drift in and out creating synth-like clouds of sound.

Track 3, which is the title track, marks the first of two collaborations with Michael Manring on fretless bass. This piece combines elements of the first two with its combination of plucked notes and expansive sonic textures. With an occasional strummed chord, there were moments, especially towards the beginning that reminded me just a wee bit of David Gilmour and Pink Floyd. Michael’s bass playing is stellar, as always, utilizing a combination of fingered notes and the use of an E-bow, a handheld electronic device that creates infinite sustain on a string. The album concludes with the dreamy “Blue Rendezvous,” which features just a bit of more conventional guitar phrasing, although the effects take it into another dimension altogether.

I would not hesitate to say that people who like the music of ambient guitarist Jeff Pearce would be equally entranced by Carl’s extraterrestrial explorations. “An Endless Premonition” provides a dream-like journey to deep space and beyond. After listening to this album with headphones, I had to make sure my feet were on the ground before trying to walk. As I have said of Carl’s music, his style is adventurous, exploratory, and intriguing, and to be able to create a distinct sound in today’s crowded music market is quite an accomplishment in itself.

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title: Reveiw excerpt from Music and Media Focus

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Although Joe Heinemann has had a long and extensive professional career as a jazz and blues keyboardist, recording and sharing the stage with well-known artists such as Steve Miller, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Charlie Musselwhite, and more, this album marks his emergence as a solo pianist playing his own music. The natural beauty of Imaginary Road Studios in rural Vermont, as well as the expertise of Grammy winning producer and Windham Hill Records founder Will Ackerman, and the well-trained ear and advice of highly regarded engineer and producer Tom Eaton who works with Will, provided the perfect creative environment for Joe in charting this new musical direction.

The first thing that struck me about the opening track, entitled “Lenape,” was the spaciousness of Joe’s simple piano arpeggios and the sparse, yet perfectly tasteful accompaniment of Paul Winter Consort cellist, Eugene Friesen. For Joe, this is a huge switch from the more intricate jazz he was used to playing. There is no mistaking the source of inspiration on a solo piano piece entitled “For Satie.” Joe’s elegant and understated composition is a fitting homage to this well-known eccentric French composer. From there the musical tide flows into a more up-tempo ensemble piece called “Sea Dream – Away” that includes cellist Eugene Friesen, Jill Haley on English horn, bassist Paul Kochanski, and the wondrously multi-talented Tom Eaton on hand percussion. It’s a beautifully arranged and appropriately dreamy composition, and it was interesting to hear Joe in a larger context as a contrast to his solo pieces.

I must, once again, remark on the spaciousness, melodic simplicity, and contemplative quality of many of the compositions, especially the solo pieces. It’s not what I expected from someone coming from such an extensive jazz and blues background but I loved every minute of it. Although the terms “composition” and “improvisation” may seem contradictory, Joe has combined them to create a stunning body of work that draws from the best of both of them. I am greatly impressed by the expressive and evocative music on “Gratitude.”

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title: Highly professional guided meditation series

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"Meditations2Go" are "guided audio meditations featuring synchronized music and narration," each about 30 minutes in length. Each one is original and unique, with it's own sequencing and background music based upon a blend of traditional and contemporary meditation techniques. Being a new age music journalist for over 30 years as well as a music producer myself who has worked on a number of guided meditation recordings, I can say that, in my experience, "Meditations2Go" are some of the best I've heard. The series is the work of Rob Brookler, who has been a meditation teacher in the Los Angeles area for 28 years Having worked with many groups and individuals in that time, he draws from real life experience and has created a practical approach to not only focusing the mind, but on gaining insight into many of the issues that are prevalent in our day to day lives.

One of the things that impressed me the most about "Meditations2Go" is how well produced and professional they are. A standout feature for me is Rob's voice. His tone and timbre, as well as his pacing and cadence are about as perfect as you could want for something of this nature. He also has a wonderful ear for the kind of music that is best suited for each topic, and will even spend time in the studio with the soundtrack producer during the recording process to help tailor it for the particular meditation. Needless to say, I am very impressed with "Meditations2Go" and am greatly enjoying and benefiting from integrating their soothing ambiance and insightful narratives into my life.


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From combined efforts in India and California comes a groundbreaking new project called OMKARA. Just released is an album of chakra balancing music called OMKARA - The Sound of Divine Love. But OMKARA represents much more than just a musical recording. It is also an ongoing research project that works with sound in conjunction with medical facilities in India that deals with conditions such as cancer, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, mental retardation, pain relief, depression, and more. However, music and sound can also affect the energy systems of the body beyond the physical.

Although many people from different countries are involved on various levels with this project, the director and visionary behind the endeavor is Rupam Sarmah. Originally from Assam, India, Rupam currently lives in California and is an engineer, film director, award-winning singer-songwriter, and producer who spent years researching ancient music and science, and the relationship of the body and mind. The album, recorded in both India and California, represents collaborations with top international artists, featuring GRAMMY winners Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Laura Sullivan, Rocio Marron, and others. The CD was mixed and mastered by 4-time GRAMMY winner Brian Vibberts who has worked with Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, and Elton John. With eight tracks and more than 105 minutes of music, the recording combines classical Indian ragas, Western music, and World music with deliberately crafted frequencies. Instrumentation includes piano, keyboards, viola, tabla, percussion, acoustic guitar, saxophone, flute, sarengi, dotara, tamboura, and vocals.

Not surprisingly, the music in general has a strong Indian influence, with Western and World music instruments tastefully woven into the mix. While some chakra albums tend to be very meditative throughout, the music here blends meditative elements with earthy rhythms, some of which are quite upbeat and energizing. Each chakra reflects it's own distinctive sound. The music is incredibly deep and detailed. The level of musicianship is astounding - absolutely world class. The music on the album is extremely well recorded and produced, which adds to the dimensionality of the listening experience.


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Being a new age music journalist for over 30 years as well as a music producer myself who has worked on a number of guided meditation recordings, I can say that, in my experience, Meditations2Go are some of the best I've heard. The series is the work of Rob Brookler, who has been a meditation teacher in the Los Angeles area for 28 years Having worked with many groups and individuals in that time, he draws from real life experience and has created a practical approach to not only focusing the mind, but on gaining insight into many of the issues that are prevalent in our day to day lives. In addition to the audio meditations, his website also offers a wealth of well-written articles that offer guidance for a variety of personal challenges and life learning. While these are presented as a supplement to the meditations and embody many of the principles found within, they can be quite helpful in their own right, and the fact that they are available to read free of charge speaks to the positive intention and goodwill of Rob and his site

One of the things that impressed me the most about Meditations2Go is how well produced and professional they are. A standout feature for me is Rob's voice. His tone and timbre, as well as his pacing and cadence are about as perfect as you could want for something of this nature. He also has a wonderful ear for the kind of music that is best suited for each topic, and will even spend time in the studio with the soundtrack producer during the recording process to help tailor it for the particular meditation. Needless to say, I am very impressed with Meditations2Go and am greatly enjoying and benefiting from integrating their soothing ambience and insightful narratives into my life.


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It is rare that an artist releases a debut album that garners such critical acclaim that it not only receives a Best New Artist award and nominations for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best World Music Album but is also compared to veteran super stars like Yanni and John Tesh. However, these honors are a reality for SAJJAD. Although, he is quick to give much-deserved credit to fellow Canadian John Jamieson at Soundhouse Studios who not only co-produced the album, but also became an invaluable collaborator on many levels. SAJJAD creates much of his music on piano and synthesizers, which can easily produce the sound of just about any instrument.  Yet, he felt it important to augment his creations with real instruments played by the best musicians he could find, More than fifteen top players and highly respected industry professionals lent their talents to the project, giving it a "buoyant collaborative energy and lending an impressive credibility."

The music charts a course through various passages - a bit of Celtic influence via Uillean pipes and Irish whistle, an ancient Chinese instrument, Flamenco guitar, a soaring soprano sax melody, and sections of richly orchestrated string section and keyboards, all anchored by solid drum beats providing momentum. This blending of diverse instruments and motifs turns out to be a trademark of SAJJAD's music and highlights his seriously impressive skills as a composer and arranger. A lot of SAJJAD's compositions have a cinematic quality to them.

This is music that will invite repeated listening and I found that every time I would go back and listen to a track again, I would hear something I hadn't heard before. I have to give a lot of credit to SAJJAD and his collaborator John Jamieson for the remarkable job they have done in weaving all these diverse elements and musical talents into a sonic tapestry of epic proportion. Where I Belong is an extremely ambitious undertaking that signals the arrival of a talented musician, composer, arranger, and performer that I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more of.


title: This one was wildly ahead of its time and still doesn't quite feel dated yet

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Since some people have complained about the reissue version having sound problems, I'm going to take a risk and review the version I actually own (and paid a pretty penny for some years ago). If Amazon migrates it over to the more recent version, well BOO on them!

Many SB albums are a mixture of classical and pop songs, but this one was a pure pop outing apart from "Time to Say Goodbye" (I hate it when people recycle songs on their own albums!). Yet it actually has very strong production. It takes itself seriously enough that I don't necessarily consider it to be a pop album - is there such a thing as "soft rock"? Let's call it soft rock for argument's sake. "Dive" had moments of bloated sounds, cliched lyrics/melodies (sorry Sarah!) or logy backup instruments, but "Fly" is still fresh 16 years later (as of this review).

"Murder in Mairyland Park" is genuinely eerie. Sarah's vocals are quiet and conversational in a way that hasn't quite been equaled in any of her other songs since then. There's also a really ripping guitar solo to carry the song to the end! "Something in the Air" was a real surprise because duets are still rather rare for Sarah's albums. It was even more surprising to catch Tom Jones on the song. I can't say I understand his appeal, but when someone has that much fun singing a song, it shows through and becomes a happy sound.

There are simply-arranged but strong choir parts on "Something in the Air" and "Heaven is Here" (another high point of the album). This is a nice switch-up from mere background vocals, which can be unimaginative or a poor quality.

I first encountered "A Question of Honor" on a remix CD, and I must say that I prefer the remix to the original - not because the vocals on the album version are bad, but because this song sounds good in a variety of settings.

The rest of the album is decent, too. "How Can Heaven Love Me" gets downright bombastic, and it sounds great that way. What you will notice running through most of this album is Sarah's sheer enthusiasm for the songs. I do like her more conventional songs and the classical stuff, but she seems exceptionally comfortable on this album. "Harem" came close, but in different ways than this one.


title: Interesting to see Irish humor

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Just so North American viewers know, there *IS* a region 0 version of this set lurking around. Just be careful to confirm which version you're ordering from a seller so you don't get stuck with a PAL one. I'm also not sure why this item page says it is rated R because it is NOT (the official Irish rating is "12" which is considered fairly mild). Children *could* safely watch certain episodes...if they can understand a bloody word of it!

I was introduced to this show with season (series) III and was hooked by the quirky mixture of Pat Shortt's quintuple-duty acting, the teasing of the English, the wordplay, the clueless but benign Fr. Eno, and even the fart jokes. I was pleased to see that there is a set out there that contains all the episodes (trust me, it's actually easier to find one region 0 set of this than deal with a handful of individual seasons that may or may not be NTSC-friendly). This show takes a potshot at just about everything, but it often also takes the high road in the specific humor it employs.

The characters are an eccentric bunch and are so far-flung that it's a law of the universe that it would be funny. You have Willie Power, a beautifully cocky politician. You have Pa Connor, a shamelessly keen salesman whose deliberately cryptic Irish accent is unintelligible (but you'll soon catch on because other characters can't understand him either!). You have Father Phillip Eno (think about that one), who is generally rather pleasant but surprisingly inept where religious matters are concerned. You have Sgt. Dick O'Toole, who is a "good ol' boy" who frequently offers a more lenient approach to situations as long as he can flog some merchandise over on people (everything! Dolls, loudspeakers, woks, you name it)...this should be disturbing, but it is instead a lighthearted take on police corruption. You have the lusty Bridie (who outwardly looks like an Irish housewife of 50 years ago, but is actually up for trying almost anything and frequently lets people know this fact). There's the publican Jacksie (and his variety of comically sober facial expressions) and the barfly trio of Dan, Timmy, and Jimmy, whose antics are often at the heart of a plot. For a random oddball, there's Dieter the German with his cheese van.

Experience with hearing Irish accents will help you a lot - in fact, you almost HAVE to be comfortable with them or you will miss most of the humor (there aren't any subtitles, which is about the only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars).

This set is well worth the $30 or so, and it will save you so much legwork since it really is the complete series. Americans will be pleased to know that each episode is about 27-30 minutes long (eons longer than U.S. shows, which barely run 20 minutes these days). Enjoy!


title: Casting a spell with her voice.

text: Helen Welch's awesome musical talent is on the forefront of this beautiful  album. The joy of  first love is so infectious in "Spellbound"...great vocal harmonies. All the tracks are a pleasure to listen to and add a swing to the step :-)


title: Starkly beautiful!

text: The sonic beauty of Carl's tracks are awe-inspiring! They paint a vivid, vibrant picture in the mind with their bright colors. "Spurlos" has an other-worldly air about it. "Landreth Lights" shines from an inner luminescence...loved the title track. The dark, heavy feelings of something about to happen is present throughout the track. "Blue Rendezvous" is like diving into deep sea...calm with an inner life bursting upon the senses. This is an aurally beautiful album. I can't get enough of it :-) :-) :-)


title: i don't get it

text: these guys have a lot of energy when playing live.  they look like they're having so much fun that if you couldn't hear them, their enthusiasm would be contagious.  and i really respect that, but they sound terrible.  their singer especially.  they have so much buzz that i've listened to their album and have seen them live half a dozen times or so. and sorry, but they're just awful.  i think that their 'popularity' is based on the sheep that will like anything that has 'buzz.'


title: Just as described and comfortable

text: I've been having neck and back pain for years, though I used to be a side sleeper, and currently resorted to having 6 pillows just to support my head, neck, and upper back. But this pillow provided some needed support (I still use the 6 pillows though). ;o)


title: bruh

text: i’m literally so mad. it didn’t come with the poster and that was literally the part i was most excited for smh.


Though she has a beautiful voice, it's not used to good effect here, on meandering, generic songs. Whoever did the song selection needs to understand that boring listeners with songs that sound like western pop b-sides is not going to be appreciated by k-pop fans long-term. The entire release lacked creativity and now that she is on her own, she and her team are the only ones to blame for that.


title: A Good Techno Dance

text: A VERY cool upbeat techno dance cd. I highly recommend this cd for true techno lovers!


title: love it

text: Love this recording. Beautiful playing that's so perfectly suited to Bach -- delicate and lyrical without being fussy or over-romanticized. Wonderful!


title: Memory Lane

text: I was 15 in high school when I saw this show. I don't remember much about it except that it was long. I am glad that there is a record of the performance. I know the show started up right at about 8pm and stopped just short of midnight. It is a 2 CD set and still couldn't hold all of the music. Sound quality is good but it's Dylan-centric and doesn't include the solo performances of Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn, Mick Ronson or Kinky Friedman. It does include a song from T-Bone Burnett who I guess was thrown in because he is from Fort Worth. There are also a few duets with Dylan & Baez. This CD is worth it for the time capsule of a good show.


title: Amazing remixed songs

text: Fantastic remixes of various songs from MOTHER 3 / the whole series. Definitely worth the wait as it took its time to get here from Japan. If you're a hardcore fan like myself, this is a must have.


title: Good songs, but came cracked

text: Both songs on each side are wonderful experiences from the Big Band era, and definitely worth the listen. However, my copy of this record came completely cracked down the upper side, to the point where an entire piece was broken off. I am confident that this was not intentionally done by the seller, and rather the result of a careless delivery person. On the more positive side, the record came in the original paper cover and is a great collectible, just not in the condition I received it in.


title: Five Stars

text: Good way to end career


title: Five Stars

text: Best Album


title: Great music

text: I like music


title: Rolling partially home with Attila.

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I purchased this album years ago in a bargain bin in the late 90’s before everything was online just to hear some early Billy Joel. It’s not great but fun to hear once in awhile.

The first eight tracks comprise the entirety of the one album by his short-lived band, Attila (a band name now taken and owned by a much more famous metal band. Probably to Billy Joel’s relief as googling Attila + band, brings them up much more often. Fans of the other Attila probably scratch their heads and think when did they put this out? Why is the album cover so terrible? Sadly, very few of them are likely to go on to become Billy Joel fans, which is sad).

The Attila album is here in full albeit with tracks one and two switched for some reason (probably due to licensing where the original must be altered in track listing from previous releases). Attila is a really wild album where Billy pounds on his organ and yelps his vocals trying his best to imitate what he thinks Metal circa 1970 sounds like. It comes off more like a parody of a metal band but you can still hear Billy’s talent within. Once you hear Billy yelling out “Wonder woman with your long red hair,” you’ll never forget it. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad. It really rides the line. If Troll 2 is nicknamed the Best Worst Movie ever then Attila’s lone album should be called the Best Worst Album ever. I urge you to check it out at least once. Perhaps it even syncs up with Troll 2 ala Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon with the Wizard of Oz (though Attila predates Troll 2 by almost 20 years).

The remaining tracks I always presumed were Hassels tracks and I believed them to be very awful. After all, the cover and spine both credit this release to Billy Joel/The Hassels. However, after a bit of research recently I have found out that these tracks aren’t even by The Hassels but some other group entirely. It’s very puzzling as they could have just left these off entirely since they aren’t Hassels songs at all. I’m not sure who made them but if I were them I wouldn’t put my name on these songs either. I hope they at least got some royalties for this release.

I would have just settled for the entire Attila album on both sides if I couldn’t have any Hassels songs on this cassette. By the way, if you’re a curious Billy fan and want to hear some Hassels you can find at least the second Hassels album, Hour of The Wolf, in its entirety on the Billy Joel Sings bootleg CD from 2004. They aren’t essential tracks but not as terrible as the crap as the end of this cassette. 3 stars for Attila, the Best Worst Album ever and ZERO stars for the festering pile that ends this release.


title: Absolutely LOVE the CD.

text: We only ever saw two episodes, but we know who they are.  Absolutely LOVE the CD.  It's hard to pick a favorite song.


title: Great Classic MT DVD

text: This is a classic DVD of the original Kiss Me Kate production!  Wanted to hear the original tempi and singers - stylistically, and this was perfect.


title: Item as advertised. Received in timely fashion. Thank ...

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Item as advertised.
Received in timely fashion.
Thank you very much.


title: Its a classic and a family fav

text: Family of four who all have different tastes in music and this album is something we can all agree on! Its the best album we have heard in a long time! Just cant stop playing it!!!


title: Five Stars

text: Perfect for old Greek Music for people above 60.


title: Very nice merch!

text: This album is so nice. Authentic BTS album and photocard. I got Hobi which is awesome. I really wanted Yoongi but am happy with any member. The style used in the photo book and poster are just so good.


title: Great

text: Came quick and a nice album :)


title: This Concept's Not Really a Great Fit

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Oh my sweet, sweet nugu children!  I love Imfact's energy but this concept was a huge misfire for them.  Most of their concepts have been so-close yet so-far (their marketing skews a bit immature and  there's entirely too much nae-nae in their choreo) but this is.... a little far from even that mark...  OK, very, very far.  Even so, they're still Imfact and it's really hard not to root for them.  Their talent is still obvious, their energy is still contagious and there are some good tracks on this CD.  Just take a few shots before looking too closely at the whole photobook ;)  It will ease the secondhand embarrassment.  It's all very hep hap.

The cd comes with a hardcover photobook attached to the case and a member photocard.  I got Lee Sang.  The photobook binding is a little on the cheap side and already starting to seperate after two flip-throughs :(

If you're looking for a better intro to the group, maybe seek out "Tension Up" instead?


title: long live the Raisins

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The Raisins started playing in Cincinnati(in and around the University of Cincinnati campus) around 1977,78 or so, and I think i remember them being from Toledo, Ohio originally. They found great success in CInci and stayed for a long time. I think most of the original band members still call Cinci home. Fetters was just a kick ass guitar meister and songwriter, way ahead of his time. Bob Nyswonger was (and probably still is) his trusty side man on bass, rounded out by master keyboardist Rick Neiheisel(who was NOT the original keyboardist, which was Tom Toth). Bam Powell was on the skins for a long time, but Chris Arduser was the original drummer.
The Raisins' first recorded song of memory was "Your Song is Mine", which was on the WEBN Album Project 3 in 1978 (local rock radio station). IT was a fantastic song which i still croon to today. It was recorded with the later band mates on Fear is Never Boring, but I thought the original version was the best.
Their music was the most exciting music going at that time, and i surely thought they would have much more commercial success, especially after teaming up with local guitar great Adrian Belew, as the Bears. But alas i think they didn't mesh with the commercial music business as it was in the day, so they elected not to play the game, but still played out at times and i guess Fetters kept (and keeps?) writing. They released a 3 cassette compilation of all their music sometime in the 80s, which i wish i still had possession of (it vanished eventually from my 67 mustang somehow) and i would love to get ahold of that set if it was ever re released on CD, which i heard it was briefly a few years ago. And they just did a reunion show back in August in a club in Covington KY. sorry i had to miss it.
A great band of whom i owe a great deal of admiration to for all my music interests. I cant tell you how many nights i spent with them at the clubs in Cincinnati over the years. Just thought i would share. BUY the "Fear" set....its a great piece of work.


title: Excellent audio course

text: Excellent audio course. Gives a big picture and holistic view as well as a zoom-in to many of the key principles of the work. Great as a stand-alone intro to the AoW. However, for a comprehensive study from which you can apply its principles to the daily battles and wars of life, this course must be listened to in conjunction with a detailed reading of the AoW.


title: Five Stars

text: The best Mexican Rockband and the best album compilation ever...


title: Five Stars

text: The CD arrived promptly and without blemish.


title: FEED YOUR NEED

text: Great praise and worship album...."I am a child of God"...


title: Happy to have it

text: I first hear this music many years ago.  It has proven hard to find and I am glad I was finally able to ad it to my collection.  I really enjoy the title song.  It is overall a great collection.


title: have atended many special concert in land tok yo. ...

text: have atended many special concert in land tok yo. have album give to me by a friend. he said album is RTADITIONAL japanese rock music. i do not haer the music , nor i do not hear the rocks. what the heck!!!!!!!!!


title: DVD

text: Love their music. They have such energy on stage. Hope to see them live next year.


title: SACD

text: STUNNING! This SACD is one of the finest I have heard. The mix is perfect. The dynamics are good. An excellent engineered piece of art. Good luckfinding the SACD version, buy it. I payed 28 dollars, i would pay twice as much, after listening to it. I love it in every sense. More, more, more!


title: OMG what an offering to the digital gods

text: This CD is so good you will be blown away. I can not say enough about this offering from the mind of Trent and the band. Not a bad track on this record do your self some good and buy this!


title: Beautiful Music

text: Pleasant and clearly Cassadee.  With her clear voice, expression of incredible emotion through her singing style, just makes you want to play the EP over and over again. A tease with 4 songs, can only wait for more from this gifted and talented artist!


title: Elvis Magnetism

text: A really good concert recording. Surprising clarity and song selections. Elvis at a moment in time, great singing, conversing with the audience, laughing, joking, etc. FTD offerings provide liner notes which articulate greater insight into his life and intense schedules. A well rounded production with photos, notes and the extraordinary greatness of his remarkable voice.


title: Moment in Time

text: The FTD format on many of these CDs are exceptional. Taking the recorded albums and adding additional outtakes really add to just how the artist and producers get to the finished products. Having seen Elvis in Las Vegas 1975, some of the photos contained within reminds me of the experience and the moment in time. Elvis with the ballroom curtains behind him, the large Elvis Summer Festival sign in the parking lot, the souvenirs stand, the hallway floor to ceiling marketing as you headed into the ballroom (pg 6), and the concert shots were a memory...until I saw them again with this set!. The CD is a great collection, disc 1 is the day of a concert, and disc 2 presents rehearsal material with less than desirable recording. However, just hearing Elvis singing naturally with all his talent, the great efforts and reworkings are remarkable.


title: This is just awful!!

text: I'll pretty much buy any Brian Wilson related music and I'm rarely disappointed.  However, this is awful. Stay away from this at all costs. Sorry guys!!


title: Excellent 2-disc CD by the Godzilla maestro, Akira Ifukube!

text: Two points I want to discuss with this review.  First, concerning the order.  I received the order within a reasonable amount of time, but unfortunately during shipping the second CD (which includes the music as it is in the movie) was damaged, as was part of the CD case it was in.  A quick e-mail to the supplier, and they sent another CD free of charge!  While it took awhile (the second order came in late-July/August) much of this has to take into consideration how COVID-19 had disrupted trade and exportation since the seller and the CD was coming from Japan.<br />  Second, in terms of music, the CD is excellent.  As mentioned, it is a two-CD set, with the first CD the original recordings of the soundtrack by Godzilla's most famous composer, Akira Ifukube.  The second CD includes many of the same tracks, but as how they appear in the movie.  While Ifukube is known for repetition in his soundtracks, luckily here, he has number of different great themes to work with that it is not as noticeable, including updating his Rodan theme (best heard in Godzilla vs. Rodan as well as a number of later tracks) and his excellent Mechagodzilla theme (Title track, but heard in at least 5-6 different other tracks).  Overall, an excellent CD and must-owned product for any Godzilla fanatic!  Also, I do want to congratulate samurai_media at their excellent customer service and understanding!


title: A return to form by the most prominent Godzilla composer!

text: The soundtrack to 1991's Godzilla vs King Ghidorah is a return to form for the composer most identified with the Godzilla series, Akira Ifukube.  Apart from Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1993), this is one of my favorite soundtracks from the Hensei period of the Godzilla series.  With over 40 tracks, this CD includes a number of letimofs for both kaiju, as well as the main characters, with a number of a variations of each theme.  Tracks which are particularly nice includes the Introduction (Track 1), as well as the tracks when Godzilla first appears in Hokkaido.  Admittedly, much of the music towards the ending (the Shinjuku fight) is not included, but they are, for the most part, just versions of earlier tracks.  Also, the track "Get King Ghidorah" (originally created for 1959's Rodan) is included, but interestingly, it is the last track.  Toho actually released two versions of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah's soundtrack in this single CD and a 2-CD set, which is interesting as this CD has much more music.  In any case, if you have a chance to pick up this CD, I would whole heartedly recommend it!


title: This dvd is a time machine⏳!

text:
Every time I listen to "The Vault Classic Rock" I have to listen to the whole thing. Every song represents another girl, another
Kegger, and sometimes, another fight. And do you know something ? I would not change it for the world 🌍.
  My favorites are, 1. I've seen all good people by "Yes".  2. Lucky Man by "Emerson, Lake and Palmer".
  3. Simple Man by "Lynyrd
Skynyrd".  4. Space Truckin' by "Deep Purple".  5. I just want to make love to you by "Foghat". and last but not least,.  6. I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home by "Grand Funk Railroad".
There are six more of somebody else's favorites but you will have to buy it to see if they are yours.


title: Pink Floyd concert ......bootleg

text: Just pick up IRON PIGS. It's Pink Floyd's live concert in Texas. The "In the Flesh" tour that supported their latest album "Animal".<br />The sound, considering it's a bootleg, is not the best. Bass is sorely lacking. However the show was fantastic. I saw it when they came to NY in July 1977. If you live Floyd....I do!....this is a good pick up to show you Pink Floyd in their PRIME!


title: Not a home run but definitely a triple!!!!

text: Just received Animal Instincts from BestUSAdeals and was happliy surprised!! I own quite a few bootleg shows and the sound is usually well...not good, this however is different. The bass, vocals, drumming and guitar are good and this was a great show. If you love Floyd shows this is a "must own" also very nice packaging.


title: led zep

text:
Just received my copy of Led Zeppelin "Destroyer" bootleg copy of Zep in 1977,WOW!!!!!!! I have bought and made bootlegs before and this is TOP TEN material, a must for Zepheads like myself, all the classic songs and Page in good form. The discs arrived EARLY(first time with Amazon) nice packaging for a bootleg and it came with a bonus disc of 1969 early recordings for FREE(yep). Through Amazon I have found the perfect place for my books and now with music with GRAYDAYRECORDS on Amazon Marketplace. They also sent me a list of all there Zep products(wife not happy, spending more money), my only complaint wish they sent me there entire bootleg cat. Will being buying another disc( discs shhh wife might listen) right away...... oh and they do DVD'S TOO!!!!!

ZEPHEAD


title: Highly recommend this boxset.  Not as good as the previous two, but still recommended!

text: Everything was great.


title: Strings Without Flaw

text: You can listen to this basket of string section pieces without tiring.


title: Something Special

text: Saint-Saens' Piano Concerto No. 2 is pure genius, and Emil Gilels' rendition does it great honor.


title: wrong country

text: not your fault, I didn't read all the text, it is for another country and doesn't play on my player


title: Five Stars

text: very good


title: uplifting for all ages

text: In 1992, Van Gilmer was asked to compose Gospel music for the Baha'i World Congress, I believe most of these songs came from that time. This was my absolute favorite Baha'i cd growing up. I rediscovered the album as an adult and it is just as wonderful!


title: Epic Metal

text:
Cauldron Born is seriously underrated and unheard of. All fans of Power/Speed and Epic Heavy metal should check all of their albums (Born of The Cauldron, And Rome Shall Fall). It is traditional metal yet played with originality and passion. You can tell the composer/guitarist Howard Bentley is a serious diehard 80's metal fan and knows how to create awesome metal riffs. Some of his riffs are very brutal, almost death metal which he seamlessly melds into catchy melodic speed runs. The solos are all perfect. All Cauldron Born vocalists on each on album are amazing. Expect quality of Geoffe Tate Michael Kiske.

This is Epic Heavy Power Metal for fans of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Fates Warning, Queensryche, Warlord, Adramelch, Omen.


title: This CD is just as good as any DA album

text: This CD is just as good as any DA album. It is much better than the last few Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Testament & Anthrax albums. It rivals the latest Slayer & Megadeth CDs. And, believe me...I haven't been to kind when I "grade" Megadeth...Megadeth was my favorite in the 80's.


title: Can't listen to the individual tracks separately?

text: I am mostly just frustrated that seemingly disparate tracks are laid out on the audio in random order.  I would have liked to have them as separate tracks so I could listen to one or another in different order or if one is effective, I am not just brought into the next track and getting dragged out of a dream just as I am getting started


title: Too much fluff.

text: This truly is a lot of carbohydrate/fluff with a little meat. And the narrators voices are not appealing, and then they lay their own moral issues on top . The essence could be put so much more eloquently. Go to alpha brainwave level, easy to do, and visualize what you want. That's it. The simplest method I've ever heard of was the Silva count backwards from 100, or 50, or 25. But they add so much filling. And it's actually all on YouTube.


title: Very Good Album

text: I'm very happy with the album.  I was already a Reckless Kelly fan.  There were a couple of cuts that were must haves for me, but I'm enjoying the entire album.


title: Yes, This is a Diego's Umbrella Album

text:
This album is not listed in the Diego's Umbrella Wikipedia Discography, but it undoubtely is their album.  And, just like all of their other work, it is a must have, IMHO.

Those who have later albums will recognize some tracks on this album as precursors to expanded versions on later albuums.  The tracks on this album are less complex than the later versions, much the same as the Beatles' "Let It Be -- Naked" compared to "Let It Be," or certain tracks from the Beatles "Anthology" cds compared to tracks on their "regular" albums.

If you get an opportunity to see this band live, don't miss out.  The music is excellent when they perform live and the energy level is through the roof!  What more need I say?


title: Five Stars

text: Item arr in good time and condition.  Very pleased, thank you.


title: A Great Memory Recovered

text: I bought the album as a young. Can still see the portable stereo phonograph record (the one where the speakers swing out from the sides). I bought a copy of this album around the time of its release. Loved it. Went off to college, and Mom (God bless her), went through my stuff at home and this got tossed. NEVER thought I'd see this album again.


title: Incredible audio production - Great for Children and Adults

text: Gauging from the way my children (ages 5 - 15) who sat down and listened over and over to this audio tape, I'd say this is one of the best productions I've been able to acquire.  Up until they listened to With Lee in Virginia, they've always begrudgingly listened to audio when compared to video.  Not this time.  Great job!  I bought a couple extra to hand out as gifts.

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title: This item was advertised as "re-conditioned but like new". Since it shipped from Japan I expected ...

text:
This item was advertised as "re-conditioned but like new". Since it shipped from Japan I expected a few weeks to get it. The condition was great, almost like new. The box, the contents were like new. Only the cellophane wrapper was obviously second hand, but who cares ? The price was RIGHT.
My wife's first comment was "the video might not play on US computers..." rather than "oh how cute..." because we had such an experience with videos for children. The music CDs play OK, world region isn't a problem. I will have to have 2 blue ray players to play the videos, one set for US and one set for Japan. Small sacrifice.
As far as content - I am familiar with Hatsune Miku music so I knew what to expect musically. No disappointment.


title: This is one of the best Devo albums ever released

text: Not that anyone will ever see this, much less find the LP on sale, but Dev-O is a fantastic live concert album of Devo's American tour in 1980. Included are some of their first-LP songs, including a pretty amazing speed-metal version of Freedom Of Choice/Whip It along with Girl U Want, Gates Of Steel, Be Stiff and Planet Earth. Totally hard-to-find and totally cool if you do. If only this could be re-released on CD or DVD...


title: Great

text: If you are interested in philosophy beyond the intro level this is one great lesson among many if you can find them.  I have listened to this lesson on Aquinas many times and always learned something each time.  In about two hours you get the basic ideas, logic morals and political views of Aquinas and get a good overview of his major work the Summa Theogia.


title: WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!

text: The teaching on this DVD by Louie Giglio had SUCH a major impact on me, I've needed this teaching for a long, long time. Too much over the years I've heard things taught such as "Your Vision is YOUR future", "Exercise YOUR faith", "Speak YOUR world into existance", "YOU have the God-kind-of-faith" and on and on...unfortunately these types of concepts were, in my case, way out of balance and in general what it did is lowered my view of God's power and elevated my view of MY power. This "How great is out God" DVD has SOOOOOOO helped me to see the GREATNESS of God, and has also helped me to see myself for who I truly am, someone that was created from dust and totally and completely dependant upon him, but in spite of my finite state, God still truly adores me!!! I still have a long way to go, but this DVD is bringing me much closer to truly grasping these truths. I plan on watching it over and over, hoping that it will help me see "fully" the GREATNESS and VASTNESS of our God!!!!!


title: Very cute Momiji.. :)

text: Dreaming is so cute! Her expression is sweet and she's wearing pearl earrings! You'll love her once you get her! :) CUTE CUTE CUTE!! :)


title: excellent performer

text: He has his unique sound, unfortunately, cut short but an excellent entertainer.


title: Bach played like it's Romantic music - avoid this CD!

text: Junk! The pieces were played with all sorts of Romantic-style tempo variations. Listen to Rosalyn Tureck instead.


title: The First Review

text: I liked all her songs but only only needed a few for my collection.  I am a Country & Western fan.


title: Excellent soundtrack for an excellent movie

text:
I loved the movie and had to buy the soundtrack. I have played it over and over. Several of my favorites include "Rang De Basanti", "Lalkaar", and "Roobaroo."

If you loved the music in the movie, then you will love the CD.


title: One Star

text: Not modern talking. His song selection is bad

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title: Useless😕

text: Useless! And I really wanted to like this recording. Lots of superlatives and prases for self, nothing useful.


title: Character Songs

text:
I really enjoy the tracks on this album.  That's the basics of my 'review'.

One thing people should know is that this set is for 'Character Songs'.  You're not going to find these songs in the anime, but the Japanese voice actors do the songs and it's very fun.

I would definitely recommend it for someone who is a diehard fan of the series, or if you tend to like characters songs.  If you're looking for only the music you've heard in the anime, this probably isn't for you.


title: So funny!

text: I'd listen to the KS95 early morning show with my mom every day while we waited for the school bus. My mom picked up this CD ages ago and it's been played so much the disk is going bad. So glad I was able to get a replacement! Fast shipping, disk is in perfect condition and plays as described!


title: Not your usual wind-band recording

text: Plenty of melodies.  A wide variety of music from many different periods.  Some of the lesser known German wind-band composers are represented here:  Paul Lincke, Wilhelm Wieprecht, and Walter Kollo..  High-quality recording.  High-quality performance.


title: Great selection of music

text:
Great stuff from the 1920s, played in a manner similar to what you might have heard then, except the sound quality is so much better.  I love the bass line being carried by a tuba rather than a string bass.

Choice of music:  Five stars.
Quality of performance:  Five stars.
Quality of recording:  Five stars.


title: Big collection of toe-tapping Russian marches

text: Outstanding performance.  High-quality recording.  Great selection of Russian marches.  A big collection of toe-tappers.


title: Album with a misleading name

text:
The name of this album is misleading.  It is a not a recording only brass instruments (trumpets, cornets, French horns, trombones, baritone horns or euphoniums, tubas, and percussion).  It is not a recording of a symphonic band (adding to the previous list of instruments the following:  piccolos, flutes, clarinets, oboes, saxophones, and bassoons), but is a recording of a symphonic orchestra that includes violins, violas, cellos, and string basses.  Furthermore, the waltzes are not all Russian, but some are German.  I didn't take the time to investigate the nationalities of the other composers, although some are clearly Russian.

It is nevertheless a good recording, although from the late 1960s and early 1970s.


title: A bit disappointing

text:
This album is a bit disappointing.  The Russian composer--David Tuxmanov (1940- )-- is apparently very famous, very popular, and very prolific in his compositions.  This appears to be an album of marches for brass band.  Not exactly.

First, many of the cuts on the album are apparently generated by either an organ (doubtful) or some type of computer-based sound generator (more likely).  It's actually pretty good and is enjoyable music, but simply not as advertised.

Second, only cuts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 are actually performed by a full (or concert) band (with a woodwinds in addition to brass and percussion), but not a brass band.  That is also a bit misleading, but a very common mistake.  The American public at large usually doesn't understand the difference between a true brass band (trumpets, cornets, trombones, horns, tuba, and percussion) and a concert band (all the previous instruments plus piccolos, flutes, oboes, bassoons, clarinets, and saxophones).

Finally, be aware there is no English translation of the Russian at all.  In addition, there are no liner notes at all.

This is first-rate music.  You will tap your toe upon hearing it.  The wind-band performances are excellent and well recorded.  The computer-based (electronically generated?) recordings are much like listening to a band march played on a mighty Wurlitzer theater organ.


title: Absolutely horrible recording

text:
Seemingly, no one paid any attention to the quality of this recording.  The microphones appear to have been overdriven.  Perhaps they were placed too close to the band or perhaps the mixer was not set properly.  You will probably be disappointed by the sound quality of this recording.  There are plenty of other recordings of French military marches that are better than this.

In addition, the liner notes are deficient. The titles of the marches are given, but not the name of the band performing nor the composer of the march in question.


title: Unique Scottish music, well performed, well recorded

text: This album has some unique Scottish compositions.  For example, the Malcolm Arnold "Overture:  Tam O'Shanter" and the "Wee MacGreegor Patrol."  The wind-band arrangement of Mendelssohn's "Hebrides Overture" is masterful.  Toe-tapping, soulful, and melodic are other adjectives that could be applied to this album as well.  One of the best wind-band recordings I've bought in a long time.


title: Fucik is more than an entering gladiator

text: Fucik has become my favorite march composer, and this recording has done nothing to change his popularity with me.  He is some much more than his most famous composition in America:  "Entry of the Gladiators" a.k.a. "Thunder and Blazes."


title: Old records played back and transferred to CD

text: Actually I don't have a problem with old records played back and transferred to a CD.  My problem is not knowing about this fact before I bought the CD.  So watch out.  There are plenty of other outstanding recordings of the same marches using modern equipment.  So if you want to hear how the march was played circa 1920, this CD is for you.  But I'm not even sure that it's a good buy for determining performance practices.  In addition, the track names on the liner notes don't seem to match the names that show up when I use Windows Media Player.


title: Worth your money just to get to listen to "Attila" by Julius Fucik

text: This is mostly a collection of German, Czech, Hungarian, and Austrian marches, polkas, and waltzes.  This has a variety of composers, performances, and types of music.  Great recording quality, great selection of music, and great performances.  Not a one that I would ding for any reason.  I would buy this set of two CDs just to be able to listen to a march by Julius Fucik:  "Attila" (a triumphal Hungarian march).  But the "Blues Polka" is great too.  There are two American composers represented:  Harry James and Henry Fillmore.  The German polka-band version of "His Honor" by Fillmore is a very interesting take.


title: Great selection of British light music

text: This is a great selection of British light music performed by wind bands.  There are some pieces composed by Americans as well.  This is an entertaining and representative collection.


title: Outstanding selection of circus music

text: Very seldom does any player in these recordings "bobble" something--and all are played at circus-band tempo.  I can listen to these recordings over and over.  The negative review indicates these are sometimes derived from vinyl LPs, actually made by playing the LPs.  This appears to be true.  The liner notes indicate that this is re-release of these recordings, apparently at the REQUEST of Windjammers, a historical music society.  I appreciate the work of Windjammers, the New England Conservatory of Music, and especially Walking Frogs Records for making these recordings once again available!  Otherwise, I would not have the opportunity to hear these great pieces of circus-band music.


title: Fun music

text: Although the musical performance is a little rough in places, the selection of music and the verve with which it is performed are most entertaining.  The liner notes are a hoot--almost worth the purchase price of the CD.  This is just fun to listen to.


title: Museum of unknown opera composers

text: Band music is often a museum of unknown opera composers.  Their music was converted to (transcribed) into band music.  This is an oustanding performance of this music.


title: Outstanding recording of mostly obscure marches

text: The "Washington Post" is probably the most famous newspaper march--that is, a march written for a newspaper.  The second most famous newspaper march is the "Chicago Tribune."  Both are great marches, but many more newspapers had to have their own marches.  This album and its predecessor collects them and presents them.  The quality of the recording and the quality of the performance are outstanding.  The quality of the compositions varies, but it's still a lot of fun.


title: Unknown part of history

text: Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show MAY be responsible for making the "Star Spangled Banner" popular enough to be the national anthem.  The arrangement played by his band is part of this album.  In addition to great period music (circa 1890) and an outstanding performance, this album has many historical notes.  After listening to this album and reading the liner notes, you'll be able to appreciate "Annie Get Your Gun" in a whole new way.


title: High-quality playing and recording.

text:
When I first received my copy of this CD, I was disturbed that I wouldn't be able to tell the names of the compositions--since much of the outside cover is in the Cyrillic alphabet.  Fortunately, there is an English translation on the inside, with a bit of a Russian accent (even in the writing).

The marches are very well played.  Intonation and dynamic variety are outstanding.  The quality of the recording itself is extremely high.

Most important, the marches are interesting musical compositions.  About the only problem I have with the album is that sometimes the marches are a bit heavy on the use of the cymbal, but I suspect that merely reflects the style of marches that they are.  Also don't expect very many countermelodies.  These marches apparently come from an earlier period in the history of march composition when countermelodies had not yet been discovered--or invented.


title: Five Stars

text: nice album


title: Five Stars

text: Can't believe I found one of the original vinyl sleeves for this album. It's great


title: Just What I Needed

text: After taking lessons for 7-8 years, I found that I really needed good warm-up exercises, with me at home or anywhere. I was singing.  After trying several sets I ended with this CD by Chris Beatty.  It is exactly what I needed.  Once you have tried all four tracks you can mix and match the vocal exercises you need from those tracks.


title: Norah Jones thumbs up!

text: Norah Jones...artist's artist...always a fav with me.


title: Love this cd

text: great music


title: A great gift

text: Given as a gift. Very well received


title: Can't Find This Anywhere Else...

text: Dion contains multitudes - this helps understand that, and is very hard to find.


title: very nice

text:
I own this album from 2005.It is very nice.
The songs "La Peregrinacion " and Leto! are super!

also the Love Story cover is very nice.


title: Some of the best producers in the Chi

text: This had beats made by seel fresh, panik, smokey chuck and others


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome


title: Perfect

text: My nephew wanted this for his birthday. He loves all the songs.


title: Must listen

text: You cannot understand the hostility by some portions of American Society towards others unless you listen to this CD.  Malcolm X was an eloquent man.  I bought this because Ta-Nehisi Coates in his book "Between the World and Me", said he listened to it over and over as a teenager.  You should listen and make up your own mind about how appropriate his statements were.  Try to understand his perspective, his experiences.  If you have never heard of Black Nationalism, you might want to look that up before listening to this CD of Malcolm X's speeches.


title: A Disappointment

text: If you want to rip your favorite songs from this CD into a playlist, then this is a fine album.  If I did this, I would save "If It Be Your Will," "So Long Marianne," "Famous Blue Raincoat," and "Bird on the Wire."  I heard Perla sing "Bird on the Wire" and bought her album.  It is worth buying this album just for this song, but be aware that she cuts a stanza from the song.  So when you hear the song you say to yourself, "but wait, something is missing!"  If you know and love this song, then that is a distraction.  The worst distraction is how she butchered "Suzanne." This is the song that first drew me to Leonard Cohen.  It is one of his very best masterpieces and Perla splices in a line from another song, "Oh Suzanna, oh don't you cry for me, for I'm coming from Alabama with a banjo on my knee." I was shocked that Perla Batalla would defile this song in this way; it mocks the song.  This is how your experience of this album ends.  It is very distasteful.  You are better off never listening to this song because it ruins the album and destroys your experience with Leonard Cohen's masterpiece.  If you never listen to this failure that closes the album in disgrace, then it is a 5 star album.  If you listen to the very end, then it is a 3 star disappointment.


title: Dramatic story for all ages.

text: Great story to have for my collection. We greatly appreciate Your Story Hour for making stories come to life. Great!


title: Experimental!

text:
This album was a surprise in that I have all their previous albums and their final album but not this one until now.
The instruments are varied and quite different from their usual arrangements.  The steel guitar also called the slide guitar figures on many of the songs and adds slight country western flavor to them.  This is not played by Lobo.  Lobo plays the electric guitar on some songs and does it with a unique style.  Willie plays guitar on some of the songs!  No, Lobo does not play violin.

Most of the experimentation works and is done with their usual excellence.  Some doesn't work but it is still interesting that they would attempt this so late in their career.

A very enjoyable album and shows a different side to Willie and Lobo.  It would have been interesting if they had continued in some of these directions, but unfortunately Willie died in 2016 putting an end to one of the most unique and artful of musical groups.


title: Not Much Here

text: I got into the Grateful Dead in the late 1970s and bought their albums from 1968 - 1973.  This was the creative and spiritual peak of the band.  I did not buy another album until this one of live concerts from 1987 - 89.  What a difference!  The music is lack luster although the musicians are very good at their instruments.  The same songs that I was used to hearing from 1970 - 73 sounded without vitality or emotional involvement by the band.  It seems they were just going through the same old routine for the fans.  I will be going back to listening to the Dead when they were Alive!


title: Super Reggae Mix

text: One of my favorite Reggae mixes ever.  Sizzla, Capleton, Morgan Heritage, Shabba Ranks, etc.  It's hard to beat with such wonderful vibes, messages, and sound.


title: Artfully Crafted! Worth a listen!

text: With powerful and intelligent lyrics, "Blackout" is a needed addition to my musically catalog. I can't get enough. Songs like "Confident" and "This is the Sound" have been coming through my speakers since the album release show. If you love Bethel's other music, you will love "Blackout". With its rhythmic drums and Steffany's strong vocals, this album will appeal to those who enjoy more fringe worship bands like Isla Vista or Rivers and Robots and more hip bands like CASS and Kings Kaleidoscope.


title: Awesome Euro-Pop

text:
I first saw Quest Pistols in Kherson, Ukraine. Despite the punk-sounding name this band is not punk; it is Euro-pop with occasional elements of hibby-hop thrown in for good measure.

Either you dig Euro-pop or you don't; I didn't until seeing this band live and catching the energy. You will find dancable beats that rule the Ukrainian and Russian radio, some slower songs that the girls love, and a few oddball techno-remixes. This album reminds me of a great vacation, so I may be biased in the memories it creates, but would recommend it still to anyone interested in pop, Euro-pop, hibby-hop, etc...


title: A total waste of a purchase

text: This recording, released under the Memories Reverence label, was most likely a pirated recording of the live performance of Elektra at Covent Garden.  The sound quality is on-existent.  The singers closer to the recording microphone could be heard better than those away from the microphone was unintelligible.  They and the orchestra sounded for the most part as if they were performing under the water.  That said, one could still hear the occasional tremolo in Gwyneth Jones's voice whenever her voice could come through.  I paid USD 20 for the recording and it was a total waste of a purchase.  I really wish I could get a refund.  Buyer beware...


title: American music which is filled with variety including soulful sad and joyful pieces

text: Most skillful arrangements of unique indigenous S. American music which is filled with variety including<br />soulful sad and joyful pieces.  Sounds like 18th c. proto-mariachi music.  One of the best CDs I have heard this year.


title: Love It!!

text: I've enjoyed this collection since I was a kid.  Michael Card has a very pleasant voice & terrific songwriting talent.  Listening to this brought back a lot of memories ... enough so that I'm now on the lookout for the songbook.


title: Joy to listen & dance to!

text: Very enjoyable to both listen and dance to.  They have a nice mixture of upbeat, a touch of jazz, and a bit sentamentalism to their music.  I teach ballroom dance and use several of the tracks for instruction and performance.  I first fell in love with this group while walking through Boston and heard them on the street.  A joy!


title: To bad he got a raw deal form

text: To bad he got a raw deal form, Sony, they locked up his contract and then never recorded any more albums.


title: Five Stars

text: Beautiful, Beautiful


title: Five Stars

text: Beautiful


title: Anti-corporate Punk Rock

text: Rad 90s punk from my hometown band in Sonoma County, CA. Fantastic lyrics, great musicians. If you were in the punk scene in the 90s, this is that sound.


title: the best of Cuban music

text: These cds are for anyone who remembers Cuba in the old days.  The music brings back all the memories of living in Cuba.  Love the beats.  It will have you dancing around the kitchen!


title: Excellent album

text: Excellent collection of hits on this album


title: Excellent collection of his songs

text: We really enjoyed this compliation of songs from Cat Stevens


title: Excellent cd

text: Excellent cd


title: Great cd

text: I really enjoyed all of her songs on this cd


title: THE BEST BAND

text: Absolutely incredible! Its my favorite CD of all time. Just buy it. You will not be disappointed. It's amazing just how good a band they are. I can't think of a better band right now that could just blow you away with there music.