title: Now That's What I Call Talent!!!!!!

text: I used to think that I knew what good music was. That was before I purchased ' Now That's What I Call Shrek'. Donkey and Puss in Boots singing 'La Vida Loca'? Brought tears to my eyes. They will play this album at my funeral.


title: Five Stars

text: My #1 favorite CD for relaxation--Awesome!!! :)


title: Five Stars

text: I love this group and the DVD is great! brings back so many memories!


title: Perfect

text: Perfect delivery in mint condition. Lovely recording with brilliant excerpts


title: Do you remember rock and roll radio?

text: I know I know, everyone is streaming these days, where you get a billion songs per month for like $10. So why buy this set where you get a mere 96 for $21; well, because, it's a screaming deal by any other standard, you own it forever, and it's been curated by human beings, like you, who have a passion for power pop. This is the stuff you used to hear on the radio when it was just a DJ, a stack of records, and a gut feeling about what will rock an audience and what won't. The only artists I knew going into this set were the Armoires and Omnivore-darling Cait Brennan (who's 2 for 2 in terms of releasing absolutely essential  power pop records). I'm a week in and nowhere near her track on disc 3. There's too much to discover, too many earworms to pluck out of the earth, too many new bands to crush out on. Slide the disc into your dashboard (if your car still has such a thing) and it's like having your own powerpop radio station from the 70's, 80's or distant near future. If you like music by Cheap Trick, Donnie Iris, The Raspberries, Material Issue, The Zombies, Marshall Crenshaw, Syd Straw, Kirsty MacColl, Suzi Quatro, etc., all your favorite new bands from around the world are waiting to meet you here. This is a set worthy of the festival that shares its name.


title: 25 years and counting, still engaging, energetic and awesome!

text: I bought this album in the late 1980's on cassette and it has only gotten better and better with age. Tampa Smokes 2 is a collection of indie rock masterpieces. From the shimmering beauty of "Cool Water" to the out of left field Jesus Jam "Don't Let Satan Fool You." "Monster Under The Bed" likely inspired Pixar's Monsters University and the un-PC "Student Bodies" is punk rock mayhem. Not a dud track in the bunch! Preview them all on YouTube and then pick it up!


title: The Curious Case of The Coral

text:
Back in the day, groups like Prince, Springsteen and REM were given many albums to hone their craft and expand their audience before finally breaking through to the big leagues. These days, if you don't at least have a hit single right off the bat, you'll be back to your day job the week after your album drops. Therefore, can you blame The Coral for debuting with a near perfect self-titled masterpiece? How these teenagers were able to conjure the ghosts of The Doors, Nuggets-era bands and Echo & The Bunnymen for an ambitious, dizzying journey into brilliance is beyond me. Most every song on the debut took sharp, 90-degree turns in melody, tempo and rhythm. Props to Ian Broudie who just may be one of the best producers to emerge this lifetime since Trevor Horn, Stephen Street and Martin Hannett.

Needless to say, The Coral's premeditated act of genius provided both a blessing and a curse. Following it up with a merely "excellent" album was almost a letdown. As the boys matured, the excellent albums never stopped - but they also never topped the original. Melodies remained linear through entire songs, tempos kept steady for entire albums. In many ways, each album felt like a prequel - leading clues to how they created their amazing debut.

Butterfly House follows hot on the heels of Roots & Echoes, both albums showcasing The Coral at their strongest in years. This album, even more than the others, has more edge and depth than we've seen in a decade. The melodies are more memorable, the experience is more visceral. The arrangements are a bit more layered and complex. The freaky mojo of their debut even peeks in through the floorboards.

It's a beautiful album. The Deluxe Version bonus tracks neither add to or detract from the experience. They're B-sides plain and simple, you can see why they did not fit on the album. Get it if you can, but don't lose any sleep if you can't. The proper album is just fine, in fact quite lovely, as it is.


title: The lost Katy Perry album...

text:
Name a breakthrough pop star and there's usually an album they made before they became famous that will come back to haunt them (cough, ahem, Adam Lambert). For David Cook and Brooke White - those albums were good (I'd even argue, better) than their polished debuts. Unlike Lambert, who recorded demos for an aspiring wannabe, Katy Perry sings here with some of the best in the business. Why these producers call themselves something Google-unfriendly like The Matrix is beyond me - granted Pharrell didn't exactly crap out a rainbow when he came up with the N.E.R.D. producing moniker.

When Katy played Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles a few years ago, the place was packed with label suits and interns who were buzzing about this soon-to-be-released album. And then - nothing. When Katy became an international pop star off a few novelty songs, I thought this album would join Fiona Apple's Jon Biron album; Susanna Hoffs' third solo album and Prince & The Revolution's Roadhouse Garden among the great, unreleased gems. Color me surprised when it was selling for peanuts on Amazon.com. I waited a few weeks too long and it was soon out of print. Snap up the used ones while you can. Or buy it digitally - the CD art looks like it was printed using a decade old inkjet printer.

If you like Katy Perry, it won't disappoint. "Damn" should have been a #1 club banger. "Stay With Me" is a great radio ballad. The other vocalist, Adam Lowlands has decent pipes like a lost cousin of Timberlake, Lambert and/or Adam Levine. The rest of the songs are nice, meaty pop songs - perfect for people who love The Matrix's work with Christina, Britney and Avril but don't want to wade through other songs by Dianne Warren, Linda Perry and Kara DioGuardi to find them.


title: Not what I had expected.

text: This recording is good, however it leaves a lot of the story out.  If you want it for children to listen to like on a trip or something, it might work ok.  I just knew the story so well that it was a great disappointment.


title: Five Stars

text: Hubby likes!


title: Wonderful movie. A must see.

text: Wonderful movie. A must see.


title: Music is beautiful

text: I love the sound quality


title: Great voice!

text: Fantastic music!


title: Five Stars

text: wrong language, but that's on me, not you...oopsy!


title: Five Stars

text: just great


title: Give it a try.

text: Ok, nice product.  Don't know if it is effective for most dogs.


title: Fair purchase

text: Comprehensive collection


title: Exquisitely beautiful music

text: Amazingly beautiful!  Like listening to a dream.


title: My daughter loved it

text: I dont know much about it, but if you’re a Twice fan youll love it…my daughter did.


title: Five Stars

text: Just finished it. Did some exercises twice. Its a must have for a complete Gateway Voyage enthusiast.


title: Not for help with the Test

text: Found it to be a good review of Oncology, but not helpful in preparing for the ONS certification test. Pricey too!


title: Man, HT AUDIO LLC has outdone themselves this time!

text: Wow!  This is one freakin' superb work of art.  I am shocked at how good the quality is.  It contains some awesome solo recordings from Billy, Hughie and Freddie.  This is some really good stuff.  If you are looking to be blown away by stuff you've never heard, then this is it!


I must admit that I am partial to the recordings from the 70s and early 80s of the Outlaws.  I thought they were really at their prime then and they played every show like it was their last.  They rip it up here.  The blast through another classic set of tunes that leave the audience pounding for more.  Outlaws fans are very lucky to have these CDs available.  Name another band that has so many live albums available to the fans in such great quality.  I know there are a few that do it, but we are some of the lucky few!


title: This is a super interesting recording

text: This is a super interesting recording. I don't know of any other acoustic sets performed by these guys.  The playing is remarkable here.  As for the sound quality of this and all of the other recordings in the HT audio series, people seem to be forgetting that all they have to work with is the way a show was recorded in the first place.  Maybe some of these recordings are not perfect, but they are all fantastic given what they had to work with.  If you are a life long fan with a deep interest in the Outlaws (like me) then I recommend all of them!


title: This is a really cool CD that really gives an insight into how the ...

text: This is a really cool CD that really gives an insight into how the Outlaws made their music and their creative process.  This is some amazing stuff that has not seen the light of day until now.  It's interesting to hear how songs like "Hurry Sundown" morphed into its final version.  The song was originally very fast and they slowed the tempo for the release on the album.  It's also cool to hear some of these tunes as instrumental versions!  If you love the Outlaws and you're interested in a deeper understanding of them then this is really cool and definitely for your collection!


title: This Outlaws stuff continues to amaze me. I have never heard such excellent quality ...

text: This Outlaws stuff continues to amaze me.  I have never heard such excellent quality recordings as what is being offered here.  The music is so amazing!  This was recorded for radio back in 1979 but this is definitely pre-fm. Whoever is mastering these shows is doing a smash up job.  The music market has always lacked good recordings of the Outlaws and finally we are getting our Christmas gifts early!  I used to troll the record stores (remember those?) for rare or unusal Outlaws stuff but now all I have to do is contact Joe!


title: enjoyable music

text: soothing music


title: Love, love, love Jason Upton's music!

text: Beautiful music. It almost brings me to joyous tears whenever I listen to it...Arrived quickly and in perfect condition.


title: Pay more attention when ordering!!!!!!

text:
I missed the part that didn't say vinyl only,,not having a record player,,you see I'm only a CD kinda Guy......
So now I have a really nice LP,,,
Delivery was on time,,no complaints...
Guess I'll leave it to my SON when my time is up......


title: They cd was delivered on time

text: Loved this cd, I'm still howling,


title: too much talking

text: More that half of this cd was the guy talking about sci-fi and horror movies and stupid s***. I bought it because the excerpt I heard was awesome sci-fi music. It's still on there but only about 1/4 to 1/3 at the end.


title: Great unknown classic

text: Great commute album from an all-star band. Received the cd in a well packaged envelope and it was better than new.


title: 7 Deadlee Sins

text: I love artists who are true to themselves. It's nice to hear an openly [..] rapper. It's also nice that he is good at what he does.


title: The first for me....

text:
25 tracks!
The very first Kinks album I bought, in 1977, for $2.99, I think.
This had me hooked on the Kinks forever onwards.
Only one UK A side is featured, "Everybody's Gonna Be Happy".
The other tracks are B sides, EP tracks, and album tracks from the first two UK albums.
These songs were really rare at the time I bought the record.

The first volume of the Golden Hour Series I bought on tape around a year or two later.
More of a hits compilation, although some rarer tracks ( for the time)  were there, "Sittin' On My Sofa," "Louie Louie", 'Animal Farm", "Shangri-la".
Not featured were "Lola", "Apeman", and "Death Of a Clown" hits from the era that these albums were concerned.
And on the front covers we were told "60 minutes Playing Time", which was true, so good value for money.


title: Good

text:
Good release, but believe me, the best of The Dave Clark Five is to be found from the lesser known, non-hit tracks that graced their LPs and B sides. You won't find most of these songs on a "Greatest Hits" type package.
You'd be amazed over how good some of the album tracks, B sides, etc, are and it's a shame that they have been forgotten by time.
You can order from Amazon the original US albums, 3 albums per disc, and a few later UK albums as well, they are worth the money!
I've  been informed that they are bootlegs, but they don't look like it, and they seemed to be readily available when I ordered them from Amazon a few months ago.


title: HOT little redhead...

text: Can't imagine why we don't hear her music on the radio waves. She only has one album out so far, but in my books, it's a chart topper. The first time I saw her, she was solo on acoustic. 2nd time she had an electric guitar backing her up. Both times she sounded GREAT! She writes her own music, from her own personal experiences. Like "Redbone Hound" and "Over You". I think today's DJ's need to get the wax out of their ears and stop playing the same old thing over and over again, and give these new artists a chance. I think she leans toward Americana Music genre. Country could play her but I haven't heard it. You don't know what your are missing!


title: ELO at their BEST

text: Next best thing to being there.


title: another masterwork

text: If you already know Maria Schneider's work, you probably already own this 2Disc set.  You already own "Coming About" and "Sky Blue" and "The Thompson Fields."  And, to say that "Data Lords" is her best work yet is also a given.  Each of her new releases is her best work yet as she remains, forever, Maria Schneider but forever evolving.  If you don't know Maria Schneider, this is certainly one place you could begin.  You will find yourself tracking backwards to pick up on everything you've missed.


title: Perfect Sit sit up

text: It's easy to put together and easy to use, but not worth the money.  if you get the clip that goes under your door and use that to do sit ups youll get a lot better work out doing a lot less sit ups.  This is for the really unexperienced person to to get the miminal work out.


title: Beautiful

text: Love A.C.E and the album is beautiful only one little glitch. Why were TXT photo stickers sent when they’re through a different company? I mean, not that I’m complaining because I like them too.

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title: Amazing photos

text: I love this album!!!!


title: Five Stars

text: Wonderful memories.


title: Just what I ordered

text: Perfect and on time


title: Clapton at the Edge

text:
Being lucky enough to hear this disc I was astounded at the departure Eric Clapton took in this compilation of tunes.  The entire 6 track mini disc totals about 19 minutes but it is like an instrumental jam with orchestration.  The sound was distinctly PInk Floyd with Clapton's finesse on guitar.  The kind of music that if put on the stereo without information, you might feel like you know who it is but you would not be able to guess.

In The Edge of Darkness, Eric Clapton hits a homerun in my opinion, but I love great instrumental music.

The packaging of the mini disc is simple.  One sheet inside the slim jewel case with a photo of Eric Clapton on the front with the disc's name and the interior as scanned in the description.  It almost looks hand printed but is not.  Sparse packaging but a gem of a little disc inside.  The mini disc plays in virtually all types of disc players.  If you can find it, this is worth the listen.


title: The Best!

text: Absolutely the best large theatrical organ matched by the best theatre organist in the world!


title: classic rock

text: like


title: looks good havent opened it yet

text: looked ok to me


title: Five Stars

text: Love Sue Graftons' way-with-words


title: Horses of the Wind

text: This is one of the most beautiful albums I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. If you love music and horses, this is a unique and beautiful combination of both.  It tells the story of horses, their lives and loves and you can imagine their movements and images as you listen to the beautiful arrangements.  I am so glad I have had this experience.  Thank you, Robert Vavra!!!


title: Good music!

text: Glad I could find this.


title: Five Stars

text: fine


title: Not impressed

text: A big thing of greasy Grease dislike everything about it.


title: So glad it’s here!

text: Lost my original CD in a recent move.<br />So happy to have my old friend back!


title: Five Stars

text: The Hercules song is still magic- a great collection for the little ones.


title: ... go wrong with the lovely Norma Zimmer singing the beautiful old songs

text: How could you go wrong with the lovely Norma Zimmer singing the beautiful old songs?


title: Not best work

text: Some of the tracks sounds like singing in a tunnel. Karen's voice not crisp & clear as in other recording. Disappointed.


title: Tis the season

text: I bought this item for $3.00. Well worth it. I wish I had purchased ten. The fireplace DVD is the best! The CD's are very nice to listen to as background music.


title: Wash your cares away

text: Perfect for relaxing in the bath after a hard day's work. Great assortment of beautiful music. Bubbles and bath beads are optional.


title: Wore the 1st Out, Buying the 2nd!!

text: This is one of our all time favorite children's scripture memory song CDs. Happy, encouraging, music fitted nicely to the theme of each verse. Nicely produced. This is a classic. Our older kids grew up on it, now our younger kids need to get in on it!! 5 stars!!


title: Joanna and Chip's favorite band and friends

text: Wonderful addition to my music collection ❤


title: Awesome!

text: I bought this used, and the box does have cracks in it. But it did come in the original box, with the booklet. And the CD itself has no scratches or marks whatsoever. Every song plays without any skipping, and it's great quality. The price was AMAZING! And it shipped very quickly. I definitely recommend!


title: What I ordered

text: CD price good, arrived quickly and in good shape. No problems.


title: If you like Hank, this is a great buy!

text: All of his songs, 40+ songs. Best music I have bought in a long time. 2 discs loaded with great music. I would recommend to any Hank Williams fan. I would buy again!!


title: Wish I wouldn't have waited so long to order it 5 stars!

text: Over the road truck driver, I listen to this music to pass the miles away


title: Five Stars

text: I don't understand Ukrainian and I still like the music!


title: Five Stars

text: Good album.


title: Five Stars

text: Nice music from during a dark time.


title: Probably in my top 5 albums

text: It's 2021 and I'm still listening to this album. The sounds, the drums, the bass still kick it. This album gets me pumped to this day. Good workout music. This album is in my top 5 albums ever. Yes, it is. Listen to this album on a good stereo system with bass.


title: Nice merchandise for the price

text: My granddaughter enjoys her CD and everything else


title: Excellent Quality

text: The album is in excellent condition. I had this double album when I was a teenager and am so happy to hear this music again. Oh the memories are coming back of days gone by.


title: These Are Used Sealed Items, Marked As New.

text: After unwrapping it I could see finger prints on the carton slip cover, the back was missing the foil sticker on the bottom left corner, no paper doll. You'd be better of buying it somewhere else for this price or buy it cheaper used which this actually is.


title: Great!

text: Nothing was damaged and everything came as it said. Also I pulled Jin :)


title: 25 Great Tracks of Country Classics:

text:
1.  Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers
2.  Hello Walls - Faron Young
3.  Teddy Bear Song - Barbara Fairchild
4.  For the Good Times - Kenny Rogers
5.  Big Bossman - Charlie Rich
6.  Making Believe - Dolly Parton
7.  The Bottle Let Me Down - Merle Haggard
8.  I Can't Forget You - Patsy Cline
9.  Primrose Lane - Jerry Wallace
10. Total Woman - Jeannie C. Riley
11. Good Hearted Woman - Tina Turner
12. Sally Was A Good Old Girl - Waylon Jennings
13. Here Comes My Baby - Dottie West
14. He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones
15. Are You Proud of America - Ricky Scaggs
16. San Antonio Rose - Tanya Tucker
17. If You Were Mine - Jim Reeves
18. Street Talk - Kathy Mattea
19. Convoy - Ferlin Huskey
20. There She Goes - Jerry Wallace
21. Shelter of Your Arms - Willie Nelson
22. Marie Laveau - Bobby Bare
23. Whiskey River - Freddie Fender
24. Down the Hall - Ed Bruce and Lynn Anderson
25. There Goes My Everything - Anne Murray


title: 17 plus a Bonus Track

text:
Lots of Great Baltimore Music:

1.  Intro
2.  The Dutchman
3.  Give Me the Gun
4.  Back to Back
5.  Why
6.  Chosen One
7.  Young Beat (Interlude)
8.  Exit
9.  I'm On Ya
10. Reminisce
11. Warning
12. Get Away (Interlude)
13. Surge to Grow
14. Vultures
15. Tell Me How Much You Know
16. Ten O'Clock
17. Outro
Bonus Track:  B-al-ti-more


title: Bible Boogey

text: He's Steppin' Out - a unique collection of humorous Bible lessons performed by the Joe Holt Trio


title: Nine Great Tracks:

text:
1> Two Wrongs (Don't Make it Right)

2> God Bless the Child

3>  Take Me Now

4>  Tonight

5>  We're All in This Together

6>  Can I?

7>  Eyes of Love

8>  Don't Say No

9>  Thank You for the Moment


title: 30 Great Tracks with the Lyrics Included!!

text:
Thirty Tracks include:

1)  Do Your Ears Hang Low?
2)  Polly Wolly Doodle
3)  Yankee Doodle
4)  Old MacDonald Had A Farm
5)  Rig-a-jig-jig
6)  The People on the Bus
7)  Jack and Jill
8)  Pop Goes the Weasel
10) Mama's Little Baby
11) London Bridge
12) A Tisket, A Tasket
13) The Itsy Bitsy Spider
14) Noah's Arky, Arky
15) If You're Happy and You Know It
16) Row, Row, Row Your Boat
17) I See the Moon
18) Who Did Swallow Jonah?
19) Goober Peas
20) Fiddle-dee-dee
21) Looby Loo
22) Hickory Dickory Dock
23) Mary Had a Little Lamb
24) Roll Over
25) To Market, To Market
26) This Little Pig
27) Pat-A-Cake
28) Paw-Paw Patch
29) Little Red Caboose
30) Where is Thumbkin?


title: Broadway Themes Galore

text:
CD has 12 Broadway Themes:

Don't Cry for Me Argentina (Evita)

There is Nothing like a Dance (South Pacific)

The Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha)

Eidelweiss (Sound of Music)

Memory (Cats)

Zorba The Greek (Theme)

Mame (Theme)

Can Can (Theme)

I Could Have Danced All Night (My Fair Lady)

People (Funny Girl)

Camelot (Theme)

Give My Regards to Broadway (Theme


title: Happy music & group singing: uplifting sounds.

text:
1. Beautiful Tenor voice of Miso Kovac is always good listening.
2. Very good clarity in recorded sound: sound variety a pleasure.
3. The 2 discs have songs which have great popularity & are well known.
4. 20 selections on each disc = plenty of music.

Sent via the Royal Mail took time but the discs arrived in perfect condition.
This is an excellent value for the $.


title: Pleasant music, beautiful blending of voices.  Good value for $.

text:
Klapa (friends group) singing is beautiful balancing of voices.  Songs are traditional & though I do not understand the words listening is always relaxing and enjoyable.
Good background music at home throughout the day.
Recording clarity = good sound.

ONE BIG SUGGESTION to Vimex: The thin bubble insulation of the mailing envelope is not good enough to ensure safe & undamaged shipping.  My product came with some damage.
Luckily though the first disc broke loose in shipment the disc itself did not get damaged.
It was the clear plastic case which was lightly damaged.
If you use the same thin bubble wrap again for the next shipment it is guaranteed to be damaged.

I urge you to wrap the CD case with another bubble wrap layer to prevent future damage.
I now hesitate to order from Vimex because of insufficient packaging & fear of damage on arrival.

Thank you for improving your shipping packaging in future.


title: Disappointing Mrs Browns Boys Video

text: Not what I expected.  Different from video clips of their live performances. Very disappointed with product.  I would have like to have the live performance videos


title: Not what I ordered

text: On a  website, it advertised Cucurucucu Paloma to be on this album. It is not. Baez is a great singer but this is not what I wanted.


title: The Lord's Supper is a low key worship experience.

text: Even though this album has been out for several decades it is still fresh. This is a double album and the 2nd one, Be Exalted is good, The Lord's Supper, written by the singer, is inspired.


title: Beautiful and well done.

text: I have these cd's in my car and really enjoy them.


title: NEVER DISAPPOINTED !!!

text: Item Was Received in A Timely Manner & In Excellent Condition • I'm Completely Satisfied... Highly Recommend All His {Shastro's} Music :-)


title: Great album

text: Great album


title: Gfunk

text: The best HD has done it's better the his other 2 albums and they was good.


title: T in the house

text: If your'e searching for one of the most underrated house DJs in the world, look no further. T goes deep here. Trible tech house funk.....oh, and the phattest baselines imaginable. One of his best mixes.


title: Belleza Pura!

text: Awesome! One of my favorites (as well as one of the best) from Caetano. Was able to find a great deal on this classic vinyl! Love it.


title: Emotional Value...

text: This one just takes me back to when I was in one of THE coolest cities in the world. Perhaps the coolest!!! Great grooves reminiscing down that Mediterranean ocean drive. Awesome dubs with a lil splash of lemon. This is a RARE piece, cop it if you get a chance! ;)


title: Juntitos

text:
This is an excellent comp with some fantastic artists on there.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SOME TRUE SPANISH "ECLECTIC" ROCK LOVERZZZ...

RARE!


title: Destroyed by those who were oblivious of the culture but had th power to distort the message. e

text: Music from by far the most productive time in black music from all genres.  Glad to have been alive to appreciate this most creative time in music.


The quality of the CD was very poor, it was scratched after just one use.  But the music was good!!


title: Still reigning

text: Not as good as Nature of a Sista but more hits included


title: One of my top 5 favorite rappers

text: I love this album, one of my favorites from T.I.


title: I like my music thank you

text: I love my music thank you


title: MUSIC IS LIFE!

text: VOCALS.....HARMONY! MUSIC!!!


title: Oh.... Could have been so much greater.

text: I thought this album was going to be so much greater when I heard their single "Screen play".  A lot of the production left you cringing and upset.  I say 50% of the tracks were pretty good but nothing special.  Maybe I need to listen to this more times.  These two rappers go very well together and they do not lack skills.  Just the production doesn't make this something you will listen to more than once.  Which is sad.  Cause these guys are talented.  Still..  It's a solid album.  Just could of used better production.


title: MF DOOM must have....

text: The remixes are on point and enjoyable.  I ordered mine from a certain hip hop site dot com (hint...)  anyways, find me and get a copy that I can let you borrow.......


title: You should definately pick this up.

text: This $#it is tight. That's all i got to say.


title: This is a tight cd from Seattle if youre into ...

text: This is a tight cd from Seattle if youre into Lil' Gene at all, he's on 4 or 5 cuts on the album I think. Plus it's a double-disc album.


title: Go Bears

text: My son loves it.


title: All of the Brownsville Worship CD's I have purchased have ...

text: All of the Brownsville Worship CD's I have purchased have been a tremendous blessing to my wife and I as we listen to them while we drive or at home.


title: wow. One of the worst published live recordings I have ever heard.

text: I was initially intrigued because I was wondering how this unknown record company got the rights to publish this Radio Broadcast on disc. In any event, upon initial play, this recording is muddy and clipping at high-volume is evident. Then I came to the realization that this sounds like a Mono recording. I have a considerable live music collection, and this recording clearly ranks among the worst of the worst. It's no wonder why the band or their record company did not release it themselves - it wasn't worth publishing. Beware of Gossip Records.


title: Five Stars

text: It is awesome!!!


title: Excellent  CD.

text: For my grandchildren to sing in Spanish. Also,for me to learn Spanish.


title: Joyful

text: Love it !!


title: It's so pretty Love it

text: It's so  pretty  Love it


title: TU COMO YO is CYNTHIA'S BEST ALBUM EVER!!

text: I gotta say is her best album yet, her first album SOY was amazing, but Tu Como Yo is way better!!!!!!


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome CD!


title: good quality/price

text: great music


title: Five Stars

text: Great music


not what i expected them to be, kinda mushy not like the large gum drop licorice I really like. Would not buy them again!


title: ... there is a song on this album that I dislike or hate

text: I don't think that there is a song on this album that I dislike or hate. This album is amazing.


title: Really gorgeous CD, by a master of this genre that is increasingly hard to come by.

text: I bought one CD after hearing live performance. Bought three more to give to others who I know will appreciate this music. Such a treasure; recommend anything by Luciano Antonio live or recorded. He is always supported by other strong musicians, and CDs are nicely mastered for clarity of sound.


title: I love this CD

text: I loved this record as a kid, and sing the songs to my daughter.  I'm trying to find a copy for her now!


title: Kind of boring and I didn't really need to hear some of ...

text: Kind of boring and I didn't really need to hear some of the more personal stuff she reveals on here m I was n looki n g m for n help m with weightloss, not to be a therapist. I feel sorry for everything she has been through but why would you put stuff  like cheating husband and troubled daughter in a weightloss product?


title: What can go wrong with a Ed Sheeran album?

text: I have been collecting Ed Sheerans albums because they are so good. This man is talented and his songs are,most of the time, spot on. I truly recommend this album.


title: Awesome

text: Ed Sheeran is a singer and songwriter that never disappoint  Recommend.


title: Underrated!

text: This album should've blown up! It's such a bop! 💖


title: excellent

text: Re-mastered digital, from a high quality (1970's) original recordings of great country artist's playing some of the great original country music.-What more can I say? (double album)


title: I wish she had written more music.

text: I bought this album the year it was released and have enjoyed it ever since. I just wish I could find more music by her. The album is beautiful.


title: Great mood music for  some days.............

text: It's the same song, done by many different artists.......all enjoyable, over and over and over..............for the days  that require a pause


title: Weird, heavy album.

text:
This album is very strange.  The production is about the worst you've ever  heard, which is unfortunate because these guys place some very intense technical thrash- especially for 1991.  You can expect some very original riffing, impressive drumming, and bizarre, powerful vocals.  'Plan of Observation' is probably my favorite song.  The overall heaviness is definitely hurt by the hollow guitar tone and flat drums.  Give it a chance though, it's still way better than most other New Renaissance bands.

I'm not sure if this review gets attached to the seller who sold me this album, but if it does...they suck!  They sold me a copy with a hole-punched barcode and the CD was in fact pressed with a song missing.  Apparently this album is "famous" for being misprinted, and you need the LP or cassette to get the missing song.  Either way, I returned the CD but only after the lady tried to guilt trip me by saying she runs some battered women's shelter and returns like mine take money away from them.  Then it turned into a personal attack about how rude I was about the whole affair.  My fault for thinking a "collector's item" CD would come with an intact booklet, not to mention all of the album's songs.  Her final 'F.U.' statement was something to the effect of "good luck finding this album anywhere else, jerk!!!".  Yes, if only there was another way to obtain music nowadays.


title: Christmas Gift

text: This was a gift for my son.  He loves it.


title: Unplayable

text: cd skips unplayable


title: Four Stars

text: Excellent Concert and awesome singer


A pleasant surprise that rocks from start to finish.  What I find most interesting is the "Stellar" song writing.  Honestly, some of the best lyrics of any 2015 rock release to date.  Very impressive and HIGHLY recommended!


title: Not playable

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Sadly not one of these records was playable😢

I bought a new needle and sped up the records a little bit and now I can hear them! They are a little fuzzy, but I still do enjoy them so I am re-writing my review!


title: The first jazz album I ever bought

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I bought this album in 1976 when I was a 15 year-old alto saxophonist just becoming aware of jazz.  I had read that Charlie Parker was considered the greatest jazz alto player in history, and I managed to find a copy of this record in our local mall.

I probably listened to the album 500 times in the next year.

(My next LP purchase was "Kind of Blue", and my third was Coltrane's "The Other Village Vanguard Tapes". I've now been a serious jazz buff for over thirty years, and I still find it astonishing how lucky I was to happen to start out with these three albums, knowing next to nothing at the time).

There aren't enough stars for the music on this album - it absolutely floored me then, and I would give anything to get it on CD or online.  I'm actually surprised it hasn't been re-released, given that it was one of only two occasions when Parker, Gillespie, and Powell were recorded together (the other being the famous Jazz at Massey Hall concert).


title: Five Stars

text: big fan always


title: This is a recital ruiner

text:
So you just knocked it out of the park on a major 20th century recital piece, but what does the audience say?  "Almost as good as Craig Ogden on the Blue Guitar, but he also played x, y and z".  If you are looking for reference performances of some huge performance pieces.  Here's your CD.  I could not imagine this as a single recital.  Mentally damaging.

I love this CD.


title: In-Laws love it

text: Bought for my in-laws and they absolutely love it, they listened to it right away and were laughing and remembering back then.


title: Four Stars

text: item as described


title: Five Stars

text: item as described


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: Wonderful music

text: This is a wonderful cd. Arrived quickly. Very pleased!


title: Monstrosity slays the competition.

text: Monstrosity return with a killer instinct. Absolutely brutal death metal! Blastbeats,percussion and heavy technical bass lines pulverize the rhythm section as the guitars annihilate your senses. Awesome leads,harmonics and arpeggios galore with technical prowess showcased and the vocals are killer! How this band is still so underground and not recognized is unbelievably criminal to me. They are death metal legends and are some of the best at what they do! Hail Lee Harrison and the rest of the boys!!


title: Pure awesome!

text: I’m a huge RUSH fan, this is perfect for my collection!


title: Why?

text: Over $40? Why?


title: Thrilled to listen to this album again!

text: This music is great! I was thrilled to find the album on here.


title: Wonderfully played!

text: Wonderful music. Just love all of the music that comes from only 2 people. Great arrangements - Guitar & Violin played so lovely.


title: This music is not rare!

text: This music was never commercially released and therefore can be downloaded for free from the internet without copyright infringement. It is available on any of the popular underground music download sites but it is completely legal to download.


title: Five Stars

text: I love all of his music, it is so relaxing


title: Best cd

text: 10/10 good for drinking music


title: Excellent Rare City Pop Album

text: My copy came with the case cracked but the obi strip, cd, and inserts were in perfect shape so I did a quick swap of the case to correct that one issue. The music is excellent but chances are you know that if you are looking for this record as it is pretty niche. It is expensive for the short track list but if you want a copy of this album then you are going to pay a decent premium either way. If you are into this record then also check out Tatsuro Yamashita, Tomoko Aran, and Toshiki Kadomatsu; three other legendary city pop artists!


title: Decent

text: Even though this album is made wiht keyboards, they are very clear, full sounding. Most of the songs are decent, a few are a little annoying. I reccomend Astral Observatory, mainly because I loved that song in the game, and it sounds really good on this cd. Also the bounus Indigo-Go's track is a nice jazzy swing, that is amusing. Overall you can't really go wrong.


title: great cover

text: The cover looks so cool I am afraid to open it. One day.....one day....


title: They fit perfectly

text: Atv headlights


title: Big Havikk - Southern Most West Coast

text:
4 Star Rating

Underrated Southern CA g-funk rap compilation.

Contains tracks that can only be found on this CD. Very rare and hard to find! Highly recommended if you like that west coast boogie sound by 2Pac, Snoop and Tha Doggpound, Xzibit, WC, Ice Cube, Lil 1/2 Dead, OG Daddy V, DJ Quik, Warren G, Nate Dogg, The Outlawz, and etc.


title: Bloc 2 Blok Riderz Vol 2

text:
5 Star Rating

Classic San Jose g-funk rap compilation! Highly underrated with that block knock beats!

A must have addition for your rap collection if you like FBG, Jaz, Full Clip, 007 Goon Squad, Most Loon, Mr. Solo, Aggravated Assault, L.O.C., G-Pack, II Sicc, and more.


title: Fat Tone - It Is Real Mix CD Vol 1

text: Very hard to find CD! RIP Fat Tone. Truly a KCMO g-funk classic! Production is top notch and every track is dope!


title: Mr. Solo - No Way Out

text: Classic San Jose g-funk mobb music! A must have if you like 007 Goon Squad, Most Loon, Full Clip, L.O.C., Aggravated Assault, II Sicc, Jaz, G-Pack, and etc. Very hard to find!


title: Major Investments

text: Ultra rare Oakland locally pressed out the trunk release from Major Investments. Mobb g-funk sound and production! Very tight and impossible to find! A must have if like Moe Man, Seven Tre, Dangerous Dame, AMW, Tha Mobb, and etc.


title: Five Stars

text: Great product of a great duet. Well packaged and it perfect condition.


title: Five Stars

text: Great product from a great duet.


title: love it

text: I got the LP in high school (no I'm not going to explain LP), I had to buy the CD.


title: Es muy buena música chicana con norteña

text: La música de los Garza de Sabinas es lo mejor para mi.


title: Qué el vendedor, cumple muy bien con el producto y muy a tiempo. Gracias

text: Es uno de mis grupos favoritos de los ‘80s y ‘90s y que bueno, que conseguí éste c.d. 2 en 1 de los primeros volumen de mr. Chivo.


title: Que después de tantos años de 1982 yo compré el cassette y ahora conseguí el c.d. 😊

text: Que es otro de mis grupos favoritos es una plataforma de la música Regional mexicana.


title: Que cuenta con muchos éxitos en un solo disco.

text: Que es mi grupo favorito unos de los pioneros.


title: Positively joyous Mozart clarinet music

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I can count on one hand the number of recordings of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto that I truly love. Too many sound so routine and uninspired, I simply don't have much patience for them. But every once in a while a recording comes along which conveys such unalloyed joy, I find myself enraptured in the music.

And such is the case with this CD from French clarinetist Romain Guyot and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe on Mirare. And even though it is not notated on the front or back covers, Guyot plays the extended range basset clarinet in both the Concerto and the Quintet, making these recordings even more special.

I know of this clarinet player from his participation in two chamber music recordings I have enjoyed - a Farrenc collection on Naive and Mozart/Beethoven Octets with the Octuor a vent Paris-Bastille on harmonia-mundi. So when I spotted his name playing Mozart's Concerto and Quintet on Mirare - a label I admire - I eagerly acquired it. And what a find it is!

As mentioned above, it is the joy in Mozart which I treasure the most in recordings of his music, and it is bountiful here. In the Concerto, which comes first on this program, the (conductorless) Chamber Orchestra of Europe instantly ushers in a joyful, articulate and delightfully phrased exposition. Guyot follows suit with a freshness and outright joy which are rarely encountered, especially on a studio recording. There is a naturalness here which is refreshing. There is no musical point-making, or unnatural emphases intruding on the music - just pure musical inspiration, with a singing quality permeated with spontaneity and new discovery.

Guyot's playing is in an exalted class, featuring a gorgeous, wooden tone, singing legato and a stunning dynamic range - replete with exquisite pianissimos played with breathtaking control and radiance. And mercifully, he doesn't honk those lowest notes of the basset clarinet as so many players just can't help themselves from doing.

Further, Mirare provides superb recorded sound in both works. Every time I encounter this label, I am impressed mightily. And this one is no exception. Whether it's in the Concerto, with full orchestral forces at play, or in the intimate chamber setting of the Quintet, the sound is focused, colorful, dynamic and warm, within a natural, spacious acoustic. The clarinet is never bright or dark, nor is it spotlit by the microphones. It's just realistic, natural and full of expressive color.

And what an involving and captivating experience this Quintet is! It is one of the most vibrant, heartfelt and engaging performances I have heard. The strings, all principal players from the COE, are simply wondrous. The opening phrase is stated with simple elegance at a tempo just ever so slightly quicker than usual, followed by the clarinet's joyous response, bringing a striking freshness. The 3rd movement, similarly a hair quicker than usual, positively springs from the page with infectious exultation. And in the final Theme and variations, there is endless variety and some truly exciting passages as well.

The playing is exquisite, a quality which persists throughout. The group plays as one, with a unified expression. And, significantly Guyot does not play at all "soloistically". He blends beautifully with the strings, becoming an equal, 5th player. Yet his radiant tone sings resplendently from within the musical fabric. And just as in the Concerto, the music-making is infused with joy, spontaneity, singing lyricism and lively dynamics - with perfectly judged tempos.

Along with the irrepressible joy in Guyot's playing, there is another quality he brings, more notably in the Concerto, which I enjoy - that is the use of embellishment. Guyot incorporates it judiciously, always stylish and tasteful in its usage. It springs forth in moments where the joy - which simply cannot be contained - literally bubbles out of the musical fabric with a little flourish, or an ornamentation, or quick trill. It is never ostentatious or pretentious; it's always within the context and spirit of the music, and exists merely to enhance the joy brimming along the surface. There is a printed interview with Mr. Guyot in the booklet in which he equates ornamentation with a "beautiful woman wearing jewelry". Listening to him play, that's exactly how it comes across. Mozart's music is so beautiful as written, but a touch of ornamentation simply adorns it further.

My other favorites of the Concerto include Sabine Meyer, in her first recording with Hans Vonk (1990, EMI) and, perhaps not coincidentally, her one-time student, Julian Bliss (2014, Signum Classics). There's also an exquisite one from Martin Frost on BIS (his first one in 2003, not the redundant remake), and an enjoyable one from Michael Collins (and again, it's his earlier recording in 2013 for Chandos with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, NOT the later irrelevant ramke for BIS.)

It's odd that many clarinetists would re-record this concerto for no apparent reason, with nothing particularly new to say, and with predictably inferior results. I could understand the reasoning if the first outing wasn't particularly successful, but it's baffling why anyone would attempt to try it again (tempting fate!) when it was so marvelous the first time around.

It's also peculiar that many of them fail to bring the same level of excellence to the Quintet as they do to the Concerto. Meyer, Bliss and Collins are all conspicuously disappointing in their recordings of the Quintet (all recorded separately from the Concerto), with readings which are too relaxed and curiously lacking the very qualities which make their playing of the Concerto so memorable. Martin Frost, though, on his 2003 BIS recording, is quite glorious - and his is logically coupled with the Concerto, as is Guyot's.

Guyot rises to the top of the list in this music for all the qualities noted above. That he couples both these works in equally magnificent performances is rare, making it all the more treasurable.


title: Third installment in the series of wonderful chamber music from Ensemble Arabesques

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This Ibert collection is the third installment in the series, and is similar to the other two (music of Holst and Poulenc) in its scoring for a variety of combinations. Compositionally, though, it is somewhat simpler in a smaller-scaled way. I hear this music as being more intimate and personal, if slightly less crowd-pleasing. But equally rewarding.

The opening Deux Movements for woodwinds (quintet, minus horn) is a bit spiky and quirky in a Poulenc way. But the following Trio for violin, cello and harp is much more richly Romantic and impressionistically colorful. I hear hints of Debussy's Serenade for Flute, Viola and Harp, but Ibert is even more harmonically and chromatically advanced (written 30 years after the Debussy). The Three Short Pieces for full woodwind quintet is instantly recognizable, being much more well-known. These are compact and characterful; the opening Allegro a jaunty, almost English, dance, followed by a sweetly lyrical duet for just flute and clarinet in the Andante central section. The piece is notable for its sparce scoring, with each of the instruments alternatively taking on a soloistic role, accompanied by the remaining 4 players.

After a sweetly melancholy Deux Interludes, 5 Pieces for Trio (oboe, clarinet and bassoon) are a delightful mix of the lively and lyrical, played most beautifully here. The blend these players produce makes for a gorgeously rewarding sound.

Finishing off the concert is the marvelous Capriccio for ten instruments. Oddly the picture in the booklet shows only 9 players during the recording session (perhaps the bassoon was taking a break!). Scored for woodwinds (again, quintet minus the horn), string quartet, harp and trumpet, it is the most orchestral in its scoring and variety of color. Yet it never tries to be too symphonic, retaining the intimacy and transparency heard in the previous works for smaller ensembles. The playing, as in the entire concert, is superb. As is the recorded sound. And this concert was over much too soon, especially the 11-minute Capriccio, which really is a fabulous work.

The consistent excellence across all three discs in this series is remarkable. The playing of Ensemble Arabesques is beyond reproach throughout - characterful, richly colorful, full of life, delightfully energetic and expertly accomplished. And the recorded sound from FARAO Classics simply cannot be bettered. Highly recommended.


title: Debut solo viola CD

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I would not normally have been drawn to a disc of solo viola music, as it is far outside my realm of expertise. However, I recognized the name and wanted to give it a try. I also recognized his face from the moment I saw it - this is Masumi Rostad, the violist from the Pacifica Quartet, whose videos I've seen and thoroughly enjoyed on YouTube. The Pacifica is one of my favorite string quartets and their set of Mendelssohn Quartets is definitely the one to have. So this disc from their former violist intrigued me further.

Masumi Rostad graduated from Juilliard, performed with the Pacifica Quartet until 2017, and is now Professor of Viola at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester.

I am no expert by any means on solo viola music. And I admit right upfront I've never heard any of this music before. And, in all honesty, I can't say that I appreciated all of it. But I certainly admired it. And truly enjoyed a lot of it. This disc is comprised entirely of music for solo viola (except for the final track, Etude I by Mico Muhly, which is accompanied by an electronic track). No quartet. No duets. No piano. Just viola. So, for me, I couldn't take it all in one sitting. But broken up into smaller bits, over several days, I found it interesting and musically rewarding. The playing of Mr. Rostad is beyond reproach. He plays a 1619 Amati and his tone is gorgeous - wooden and rich, but not dark. Most notable, though, is his assured technique and secure intonation. For some reason, I often hear suspect intonation with some violists. But not so here. It is the most professionally executed viola playing I have ever heard.

As to the music, it ranges from Bach to Caroline Shaw, with everything in between, including Vieuxtemps, Stravinsky, Reger, and Elliott Carter and others. I loved two works over and above all the rest, and was pleasantly surprised to discover one of them was by Caroline Shaw, in manus tuas. I have recently discovered this composer's music (via the Attacca Quartet and the vocal group, Roomful of Teeth) and recognized its creative hallmarks here. It is certainly the most unusual and interesting piece on the disc, with its "scratch tones" effects, wide dynamic range and almost imperceptible vocalizations here and there by the player. It is immaculately played. Incredible actually. Another track of great interest is the one I expected to like the least, that final track mentioned above with an electronic accompaniment. It is actually very pleasant - it sounds rather like an electronic organ or keyboard; it is musical (not noise) and tonal (sort of). Hearing it, I actually longed for another piece or two with accompaniment interspersed throughout the program.

This album was recorded in 2020 at the Eastman School. I can't find a record label on this CD, but Amazon lists it as CD Baby. It is a high quality production, complete with glossy pictures and a comprehensive booklet written by the soloist. The recorded sound is bold and mastered at a high volume, making tremendous impact. I had to cut back the volume several notches to find a natural level. Once obtained, it is realistic within a natural acoustic.

In summary, coming to this disc from inexperience, I can only relate what I heard and what I liked. But what is easy is to praise the flawless playing of Masumi Rostad. I hope we will see more recordings from him in the future.


title: Another fantastic collection in the series

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Having enjoyed Volume 4 in this series of recordings entitled: "groove-oriented chamber music", I needed to hear more. So I jumped at Volume 3, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2016. It is, if anything, even finer than its successor, and more fully encapsulates the "groove" theme of these discs. These works exhibit a greater rhythmic drive and energy than the more lyrical selections on Vol. 4. And I found them even more compelling, irresistible and, frankly, thoroughly addicting.

Let me cut right to the chase - Mr. Wolfgang's string quartet, String Theory, is an absolute masterpiece. It was commissioned in 2013 for the Los Angeles chamber music series and is simply one of the best pieces of contemporary chamber music I've heard since discovering the music of Guillaume Connesson several years ago. Unlike so much of contemporary music (especially chamber music), this isn't just a bunch of meaningless notes, going nowhere. Not for an instant does Mr. Wolfgang's inventive genius wane. The creative inspiration is everywhere present - and adorned in the most alluring orchestration. Color, textures and mood-changes are as varied as it gets, making this one of the most interesting new works to listen to. I hear hints of Bartok all through, which bring delights aplenty. It was not until after listening twice that I took time to read the booklet and discovered this was intentional - the 1st movement "Bela" is indeed an homage to Bartok. I found the slow movement, Northern Lights, especially Bartokian. And it is mesmerizing. The 2nd movement, Cartwheels, is all pizzicato, which I found endlessly fascinating, especially as played so convincingly here by the New Hollywood String Quartet. The entire work prompted a 2nd listen; then a 3rd. Fantastic!

But the glories of this collection don't end there. Another masterpiece, of even greater accomplishment, appears in the form of his piano quintet, New England Travelogue. Once again, we are treated to the most delicious variety of mood and colorful orchestration, with the addition of the piano. And I must make special mention of the fabulous piano playing of Joanne Pearce Martin, who impressed me so greatly in Volume 4 as well. It's not that it's a difficult piece to play; she just makes such music out of it - wonderfully singing, helped by the clear, resonant recording acoustic. And the playing of the Eclipse Quartet is beyond reproach. I again had to listen to it more than once.

The remaining pieces feature the fantastic bassoon playing of this series' co-producer (and Wolfgang's wife), Judith Farmer, in combination with various instruments. Flurry is with piano; Passing Through with oboe; and Trilogy with both. Expecting these three works to all sound very similar, they are not. I am once again amazed at the variety of inspiration and creative accomplishment. Each is a unique and richly rewarding work in its own right.

Fortunately for Mr. Wolfgang, the playing throughout this disc is absolutely superb. Not only are these musicians as professionally accomplished as it gets, but they are totally committed to this music. And Albany once again provides recorded quality of the very highest order. Modern chamber music simply does not get any better than this. Buy it if you can find it. These discs seem to be readily available via MP3 and streaming, but are becoming very hard to find on CD.


title: Not the most convincing advocates for this little known work

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Pro-Arte produced some fine recordings in the 80s, many of which were later reissued on various satellite labels (Intersound, Maxiplay, etc.) in purported surround sound. They were among the first "audiophile" labels (along with Telarc, ) which attempted to make CDs sound better than the standard digital fare from the majors. They also attracted some pretty good names, such as Eduardo Mata, Gerard Schwarz, Eric Kunzel, and others.

However, this title is not one of them. A fairly obscure piece by a second-rate Russian composer, played by a no-name violinist with a second-tier orchestra, is just the kind of title I usually am drawn to! But alas, these performers do not make a very convincing case for this wonderful piece.

Taneyev's Suite de Concert for Violin and Orchestra requires true musical insight, inspiration and dedication to bring it off. Maybe that's why it's so rarely recorded. Unfortunately, it does not receive it here. Christian Altenburger is a good player, but no more than that - not what we would classify as "world class". The main problem is that his intonation is often not secure - painfully so, at times. And the Vienna Symphony (not to be confused with the magnificent Vienna Philharmonic) sounds like they're sight-reading the score, which I'm sure they are. I doubt any of them had played it before and I suspect rehearsal time was very limited. And it sounds like it. Conductor Yuri Ahronovitch brings his usual level of detached reliability to the proceedings - uninvolved and disinterested.

The recording is typical of the house-sound ProArte is known for - overly warm and rich, submerged in a very reverberant hall. So it is a pleasant listen, but in no way revealing the glories inherent in this music.

I recently stumbled upon a fabulous recording of this piece, however, which simply blew me away. It brings this music to life as never before, revealing this work to be a true masterpiece for this composer. It is a 2000 Ondine release, played by violinist Pekka Kuusisto with Vladimir Ashkenazy conducting. I credit the conductor in this case for elevating this performance to the lofty heights it achieves - in stark contrast to the ho-hum results Ahronovitch manages for Altenburger. And Kuusisto's playing has all the passion and effortlessness Altenburger lacks. Ondine's superior recording helps significantly as well, being much more open, lively, airy, sparkling and colorful than the woolly Pro-Arte.

I hate to dis this out-of-print, innovative title from a defunct record label. But it is still available here on Amazon, thus prospective collectors can now know what to expect, especially at the inflated prices such a disc can bring.


title: A remarkable transformation. Completely outclasses SONY's latest 24-bit budget box

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I agree with the positive reviews already posted here on Amazon. But this wonderful reissue deserves even more comments, so I will add my own observations as well. For the record, I listened to the SACD stereo layer in a very high quality 2-channel system and compared it directly with SONY's recent 24-bit remastering in their Masters series box set.

From the very first notes of Petroushka, my first reaction was, oh!, those cymbals are really splashy, almost to the point of a sizzle. Then trumpets rang out, seemingly a bit too raw. And were the violins a bit thin?

Stop. Eject. Grab the recently issued SONY CD box set, which utilizes their own 24-bit remastering. Begin Petroushka again, this time on SONY's CD. Ah, there was the more familiar relaxed, richly upholstered, but slightly diffuse sound. The cymbals still sound kind of splashy, but now don't sizzle. They also aren't very clear. And the trumpets reveal the age of the recording just a bit, but they're farther back in the mix and seem to be a bit smoother, if not as well focused.

And the longer I listened, I realized this was sounding a bit boring. Where had the life and energy gone? And it was so muddy in the midrange, it compressed the dynamics. Worse, the 70s era spotlighting/highlighting was much more pronounced. The soundstage sounded contrived and not natural.

Stop. Eject. Back to the Dutton SACD. Once the ear adjusts to the more sharply focused and much cleaner sound picture, the startling presence of the orchestra laid out before you makes this a dramatic revelation. First, it has far more life and dynamics. And with that muddy midrange cleaned up, the level of inner detail revealed for the first time is astonishing. And then there is the richly vibrant colors of individual instruments within the orchestra - a gorgeous flute, a rich, wooden clarinet, a gloriously textured violin. And the body and tonal purity of the trombone and horn sections is richly portrayed. And suddenly, this entire performance comes to life as never before. And while the recording still sounds its age a bit in places (yes, those cymbals are poorly recorded), it is far better than we've heard it before.

And, finally, I just knew - was absolutely certain - that the highlighting so prevalent in these recordings could be corrected with a careful ear in charge of the remastering. And so it is here - the soundstage and acoustic are much more natural now. Most of that highlighting is gone; and the orchestral groups are now placed more naturally in space within the hall. Any highlighting which remains now simply sounds more palpable. It's actually quite amazing.

And all this was with Petroushka, recorded in 1971. Skipping over Pulcinella for now and moving on to Scherzo Fantastique (recorded 4 years later), matters improve even more. This is certainly one of the very best performances of this piece ever recorded - the New York Phil plays with effortless virtuosity. And now it sounds better than most other recordings too. As a matter of fact, if I didn't know it, I wouldn't doubt for a moment that it was modern digital recording.

Finishing with Symphonies of Wind Instruments, I had always thought Boulez was a little too refined in this work, making his wind band sound too refined for Stravinsky. Well, I was wrong. This Dutton remastering again brings the performance to life as never before. Being allowed to hear so much more inner detail, and with dynamics restored, it is a remarkable transformation. Now the clarinets bite like they should, and the brass sound like a brass band.

All that being said, this was such a remarkable improvement over other SONY efforts, I implore Dutton to select a few more of the best recordings of the era to apply their techniques. I can imagine some Leonard Bernstein and Ormandy recordings (and more Boulez) which would be granted new life on SACD. I don't mean to knock SONY. Most of their reissues are made for convenience, at a budget price, and provide collectors the opportunity to obtain long-forgotten or neglected recordings with minimal effort or expense on SONY's part. And we owe SONY a debt of gratitude for their continued efforts. But it is another whole world to hear what a real investment in these recordings can produce.


title: Not the complete score, but more of it than usual. But this orchestra and recording quality are not terribly refined

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This is music from the very rare ballet by Eduardo Lalo, known for his violin "concerto" Symphonie Espanole. Music from this ballet can occasionally be heard in the form of two concert rhapsodies (suites) compiled by the composer. It is important to note that what he have here is not the complete score, as one Amazon reviewer incorrectly asserts. We get 16 of the total 23 sections, while the usual suites offer just 10. So this program adds what is essentially a 3rd suite to the traditional 2.

While it is wonderful to have more of the score than usual, it must be said the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra is not a terribly refined or accomplished orchestra. It never has been for some reason, going back to the days of recordings for VOX and later for Philips. The playing is spirited and musical, but frankly this often sounds like a college-level orchestra. There is a somewhat "rough-and-ready" quality to the playing and the orchestra as a whole just doesn't blend very well. I certainly don't blame conductor David Robertson, who coaxes more musicianship than usual from this group. However, there is no denying it isn't quite a first-rate ensemble.

The recording, made in 1992, is far from first-rate as well. It sounds rather boxy and 2-dimensional, with a tubby bass. Tutti passages suffer the most, adding some congestion as well. Much of it sounds acceptable and tonally warm, but overall not what one expects from a modern digital recording.

In sum, one can enjoy much from this CD due to the glorious score itself and from the high level of musicianship of the enormously talented conductor David Robertson. However, some allowances must be made for the quality of the playing and the recording itself.


title: The worst CD I've ever heard. Abysmal performances. Appaling recorded sound.

text:
This is undoubtedly the worst CD I have ever heard in my 30+ years of collecting them. Sigh....where to begin?

I'll cut straight to the chase - this reading of the Borodin 2nd Symphony is abysmal. Anshel Brusilow adopts thick, heavy textures, and does not keep a constant tempo for more than a bar or two before slamming on the brakes and bringing everything to a halt. This occurs throughout all 4 movements and becomes so overwhelmingly irritating one can hardly force oneself to continue listening. Never have I heard the 1st movement distorted so badly out of any semblance of musical purpose. Its tempos are stretched and pulled in every direction to the point of exhaustion and complete destruction of musical structure. Even in the Scherzo, which starts promisingly as a true Prestissimo, a few bars into it Brusilow again slams on the brakes, halting all sense of momentum. The 3rd movement, Andante, is taken Grave. Good grief, it crawls on for over 10 minutes (!), nearly 4 minutes longer than Martinon or Ansermet. By the time the Finale gets here, the listener has nodded off into a coma and hardly notices it is afflicted with the same egregious tempo violations. The strings play everything on-the-string, long bow, adding to the mush and lack of momentum. This is as far removed from sounding like a Russian symphony as one can imagine.

One wonders why Brusilow is such a horrible conductor. According to his book, "Shoot the Conductor" (which I just recently read), he was assistant concertmaster under Szell for many years and went on to be Ormandy's concertmaster for a few years. I'm pretty sure he didn't learn this complete disregard for the printed score from Szell! And I doubt Ormandy would have approved either. I also doubt he was allowed to play his violin for either conductor in the manner in which he demands from the Bournemouth strings in this recording.

Incidentally, I read that he was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's conductor in the early 70s - for just 3 years before they fired him. After listening to this disc, I can certainly understand why. I also found it amusing that Mr. Brusilow regards himself quite highly as a conductor (and even singles out this Borodin recording as one of his "accomplishments"). Seriously, he should have stuck to playing the violin.

So then, abysmal performance aside, this is also one of EMI's worst-sounding recordings - at least in this remastering. This is a 1989 release in their mid-priced "Studio" line (the attractive series with the red trays). The sound is edgie and harsh, with an overwhelming, glassy glare to the bloated body of sound. And in fortissimos, the sound turns so raw and unrefined, it is practically unlistenable.

I'd like to make perfectly clear that the abysmal attempt at music-making heard on this disc is not for a moment the fault of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. They do not sound disinterested, or bored, or unprofessional. And I highly doubt their brass players could sound this unrefined and unmusical if they tried. They are simply trying to be responsive to the preposterous directions coming from the figure on the podium and EMI rewards the entire affair with the worst imaginable recorded sound.

Put it all together and you have what is, without doubt, the worst CD ever.


title: Available much cheaper in the Stokowski Stereo Collection RCA box and newly remastered

text: Don't fall for this ridiculously expensive reissue. It is available for about $20 in the Leopold Stokowski 'The Stereo Collection' box set, which has also been newly remastered (in 24-bit) and sounds absolutely fantastic. Do not patronize these Amazon marketplace sellers which are asking these exorbitant prices for this single disc. Get the big box set and enjoy not only this disc, but hours and hours of additional music conducted by the master himself.


title: Great album! Love disk 2

text: Great album ! Love disk 2!


title: Yep listened to these songs and loved em

text: Call these songs wishy-washy, make fun of em but I loved em! These songs are some of the biggest hits of that year and theres not a thing wrong with them! So stop hiding, admit you like em and buy this cd and enjoy. I sure did (do)!


title: Great seller! Great product!

text: Great seller! Great product! Very happy!


title: Great Show and Awesome Bonus Tracks!

text: What a bargain! Fantastic show! Set list of all the old classics. This show is from the reunion tour in 2005 when Hughie Thomasson and Henry Paul put the band back together with original drummers David Dix and Monte Yoho. Joining then are Dave Robbins on keyboards, Randy Threet on bass and vocals, and Chris Anderson on guitar and vocals bringing the Florida Guitar Army back to the full complement of 3 guitars(4 with the bass). This show was well recorded and the songs are performed like the well seasoned band they are. The bonuses on the second disc include an interview at the Columbus, Ohio radio station Q FM 96. While in the studio, they boys play a couple of their most famous songs acoustically. Also as part of the bonus tracks, there are 3 songs that are possibly demos that were planned for their next CD, but they really rock. These are: Full Circle, Trail of Tears and Florida. These 3 songs and the interview by themselves make this an incredible bargain. A MUST BUY for any fan!


title: Great show and an interview too!

text: Fine recording of one great show from the Outlaws Reunion tour of 2005. That year Hughie Thomasson and Henry Paul put the Outlaws back together and went out and performed for their fans a fantastic set list. Along for the ride are both of their long time drummers, David Dix and Monte Yoho. Joining them are Randy Threet on bass and vocals, Chris Anderson on guitar and vocals and Dave Robbins on keyboard. During the show between songs Henry mentions that this is only their 4th or 5th show since they got back together, but listening to this CD you would never know it. They sound tight and well rehearsed as they burn through all the great Outlaws songs and a couple from the Henry Paul Band as well. At the end of the second disc is a 24 minute interview at a local radio station with Hughie, Henry and Randy. It is fun to get to hear our heroes talk to the radio jocks and perform bits of their songs acoustically. This is a MUST Buy for all Outlaws fans. Or any fan of great rock music!


title: Great Show and Excellent Demos from a Legend.

text: Along with the classic Outlaws songs, such as: Hurry Sundown, Green Grass and High Tides, Ghost Riders in the Sky, You Are The Show, etc., you get some you may not have heard on live albums. These include: Rebel Girl, Hollywood Paradise and Angels Hide. There are also some from Henry Paul Band's repertoire as well: Grey Ghost, So Long and Feel The Heat. This particular show has The Outlaws joined by Henry Paul during his first return to the band. Henry Paul and Hughie Thomasson blend well together and sound just like they did in the 70's. Great show aside, the real treat here, at least for me, are the 6 demos included on the 2nd disc. There is an early version of Soldiers of Fortune from the album of the same name which was released in 1986 and had Henry Paul aboard before leaving the band again. The other demos are all well recorded and  sound like full blown songs, ready for and album. They are: My Love is Alive, Dreamrunners (my personal favorite), Let's Fall Back In Love Again, Trouble Rides a Fast Horse and Lovers, Gold and Fools. Hughie Thomasson has attained legendary status and it is apparent here why that is.


title: Outlaws Forever!

text: A well recorded documentation of one of the shows on the Reunion Tour of 2005. Hughie Thomasson and and Henry Paul sound like they did in 1975. Those wonderful Outlaws harmonies are still there thanks to Chris Anderson singing the parts of the late Billy Jones. Anderson also plays Billy's guitar parts rounding out that famous "Florida Guitar Army". The sound is rounded out by David Dix and Monte Yoho on drums, Randy Threet on bass and David Robbins on keyboards. The set list for this show included all the important songs such as: There Goes Another Love Song, Hurry Sundown, Green Grass and High Tides, Gunsmoke, Stick Around For Rock N' Roll, Ghost Riders in the Sky, etc. Added to the mix are two from Henry Paul's catalog, Grey Ghost and So Long. There is also a beautiful version of Prisoner in homage to Billy Jones. If you missed this particular performance or any other on the Reunion tour, this CD will let you experience the next best thing..


title: Green Grass, High Tides and The Outlaws Forever!

text: My first listen of this CD was like stepping back into 1985. It was great to hear this amazing band with Hughie Thomasson and Henry Paul leading the way. The set list here is simply awesome. There is a 3 song acoustic set in the middle that is a joy to listen to. Along with the Outlaws classic renditions, there are several songs from the Henry Paul Band. One of my personal favorites of these is So Long. This version has all the haunting qualities of the original. The set list also includes Angels Hide from Ghost Riders and One Last Ride from Soldiers of Fortune. This entire show is well recorded and brought back to life here on this "must have CD" for any fan of The Outlaws, The Henry Paul Band or just plain great rock and roll.


title: This is fantastic!

text: I have recommended "How Great Is Our God" to many friends, and I know some have ordered it.


title: Love it, didnt recieve poster though.

text: I love laboum and am so excited they did a full album! I recieved the album 10/2/19 however it didn't come with the poster when it clearly says it's included. I absolutely love the album design and quality but the only prob is i didn't recieve the poster! Got haein (my ult) and zn for photocards so im extremely happy about everything else!


title: cases  came  damaged

text: both  cd  cases  came  damaged.  i  don’t  really  care,  but  i  think  it’s  worth  noting  for  others  who  do.


title: Chaos or Creativity?

text: This single cassette tape lives up to Woodman's usual standards.  This is an interesting taping of a lecture concerning Jungian perspectives on the creative process, in our everyday life.  This is not the best interview or lecture that I have heard from her, but it is a nice compliment to some of her other books, and recordings.  I highly recommend looking into some of her other works first.  Woodman is second only to Von-Franz in her approach to Jungian analysis.  She focuses on bringing the feminine to consciousness in order to live as whole human beings who are not bound to their complexes.  Her books are extraordinarily insightful and are just as much for men as they are for women.  Other books and tapes by Woodman that I highly recommend are: Dancing in the Flames: The Dark Goddess in the Transformation of Consciousness  --  Pregnant Virgin: A Process of Psychological Transformation (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts)  --  Leaving My Father's House : A Journey to Conscious Femininity  --  The Art of Dreaming: A Creativity Toolbox for Dreamwork


title: Wonderful CD for preschool yoga

text: I teach children's yoga, primarily to kids ages 3-7, and this CD is incredible!  She provides 2 tracks of each song- the "yoga track" gives the music with her voice instructing the children what to do, the other track is just the music (so if you want to teach the class you can do it without her voice instructing as well while the music is playing).  I found it helpful to use the yoga track version when I was teaching a new song to the kids, so I could spend more time helping and demonstrating the poses.  After we all knew the song well, we transition to using just the music version.  The songs are fun, light, and engaging for children, and NOT annoying like some kid's CDs. :)  This is the best kid's yoga CD out there, in my opinion.  Can't recommend it highly enough!


title: Five Stars

text: A treasure. White at the height of his powers.


title: Great service and nice cd collection

text: Not disappointed with these great cds!  Delivery was prompt as well. Very happy with my purchase.


title: This is the one to order!

text: Originally bought this set to replace my old copy of the first album.  All CDs came together in a white sleeve/box in their individual cases.  I was surprised to find out the first self titled album had a bonus track my other copy from 2001 didn't have [19-2000 (Soulchild Remix)] so that was a nice little bonus.  Not a huge fan of the other 3 cds yet, Demon Days does have the same feel as the first but the others you can tell have a different vibe.  All in all, they are starting to grow on me.


title: Five Stars

text: Beautiful music! I listen to it while I fall asleep.


title: A Terrific Production

text: My family greatly enjoyed this production!  We highly recommend it.


title: Five Stars

text: Bert does not disappoint.


title: A Capella Deliciousness

text: What a joy to discover this great vocal group. I was looking for videos of butterflies and found a video of Rajaton on You Tube. My young son was enthralled-- and so was I! Purchased through the magic of Amazon and in my hands a few days later. They pack in a great range of A Cappela styles (with a nice little sprinkling of church-style here and there-- or so it seems to my ears).  Very enjoyable, highly recommended. I imagine there are better reviews of this great great group, but I have to add my little voice of praise.


title: Hollywood Single (CD) Single by Madonna & Missy

text: The song was ok but, not too very good.  When the song aired on (MTV) back in the day.  I think when Christina, Britney, Missy, & Madonna did it better with all of them sang it all together & that was the day Britney & Christina kissed on National TV. Poor poor Justin saw that his old girl friend kissed a girl... LOL<br />,


title: So happy to have these memories when my daughter was a ...

text: Been searching for this cd for years!  So happy to have these memories when my daughter was a baby!!  So happy I found it again.


title: Sonorous Beauty

text: These beautiful instrumental renditions of familiar and beloved folks hymns and songs makes you wonder why they ever let this recording go out of "print".  Get a copy if you can, find space to listen and be inspired and renewed!


title: Wow!

text: I think everybody in the world needs this DVD.  It is life changing!  You will not be disappointed


title: George Wright

text: Had this CD years ago. Glad to own it once again. Great to listen on the Hi Fi. If you haven't listen to theater organ, this is a good start. Quality sound and great music.


title: Just like I remembered it.

text: I owned this on cassette waaaay back in the day and was tickled to death to see it available on CD. It's a shame they never came out with a second album. Do they even call them albums any more? Second disc?


title: Five Stars

text: Great to hear the songs from this era.<br />Vera has a great way of singing these tunes.


title: Five Stars

text: Great CD Collection!


title: Kpop

text: Bought as a gift for my daughter for Christmas.


title: no good songs whatsoever

text: not as advertised


title: not good

text: waste of $- i actually gave this to Goodwill.  It has no value whatsoever. Very disappointing.  Don't waste your time.


Really happy with the quality of the sound recording. Sometimes live performances don't turn out too well. This one did. Brought back memories when I used to go to Monte's with my late wife and my brother and his wife to see Brenda perform back in the early 70's.


title: Five Stars

text: Very very lovely music for relaxation


title: Wonderful

text: I had only purchased Orbital before. This album feels more pop-ish and some songs remind me of Coldplay. My favorite so far. The hidden track at the end was a surprise and a lot of fun.


title: Hauntingly beautiful ballads.

text: I love this beautiful CD and miss this band.


title: Great

text: Great


title: Songs

text: Nice item!


title: Good collection of their radio hits

text: I was looking specifically for an edited CD for my son. No where in the description or pictures was it labeled parental advisory. I bought it and on the front...parental advisory warning! I would not have bought this for myself but it's mine now. I knew all but one song. Good collection of their radio hits.


title: very nice!

text: Exactly what they said, very nice!


title: Lisa is the greatest of all fantasies.

text: Came quickly. With all items included. A must for any Blinks or Lillies.


title: Three Stars

text: Case was cracked.


title: Eighteen

text: Awesome 45


title: Some Good Stuff on this CD...

text: When looking for some A Capella groups from the "Sing Off", I ran across lots of good stuff.  This Cd is one of them performed by a group I had never heard of.  They are pleasant to listen to, and are quality singers.  If you're into A Capella, maybe you should give this Cd and this group a listen...


title: Terrific!

text:
This was my first CD purchase in a long time, and boy, did I get lucky! I listen to Christian radio, but don't get enough of the rock style that way. I looked at some reviews of Christian rock albums online, at found this one.  I took a chance, and ordered it without knowing any of the songs, except "Everything Good", which gets radio play on my station.

The lyrics are relavent, the playing is superb, and the vocals rich and strong. I like hearing songs about some of the hard parts about life and our walk with Christ. I love praise songs too, but that's not all I need.  It's good to hear other folks feel knocked down and broken too, now and then.

I give it 5 stars, no doubt.


title: Five Stars

text: Everything I expected.....


title: good but not awesome

text: good but not worth the price wait till price drops


title: Buenísimo!!!

text: Excelente compra.


title: Chicago is the best group of singers just love them

text: The two disc set is fantastic favorite song is Your My Inspiration my husband always dedicated to me rest in best my darling husband whenever. I hear this song it brings such beautiful memories


title: Wrong CD in case 😔

text: CD enclosed was not the correct CD for Bedtime Lullabies


title: Five Stars

text: beautiful cd


title: Opened before shipping??

text: Thank you for the album! Not sure if it was tampered with though because I'm missing a Momo card and I had a Yes or Yes photocard. Besides that, I'm okay with my purchase.


title: great CD!

text: My husband is enjoying listening to Horowitz. great CD!


title: perfect gift

text: It was a gift for my great granddaughter and she loved it...


title: Five Stars

text: Fine


title: Five Stars

text: fine


title: Five Stars

text: great CD


title: 4 Him music

text: 4 Him  music has been a favorite of mine for a long time.  Appreciate the timely manner it was shipped.


title: very happy with it and quality was very

text: I collect music and was missing this one. very happy with it and quality was very good


title: Just what I needed at a heartbreaking time.

text: I love this album.  I listened to it quite a bit after our daughter passed away and it brought me great comfort.


title: Four Stars

text: good


title: Five Stars

text: Love it!


title: Delivery was fast and easy.

text: Product was fine and fair priced.


title: "Breaking News", "JOTTA A DOES IT AGAIN!"

text: Jotta A does it again, with his second CD of great songs of hope and love for Jesus. When you hear the saying "a star is born", in Jotta A's case, "a star is alive".


title: Love it

text: I have loved this CD for a long time.


title: great classic album

text: I bought this to celebrate my birthday this album came out when I was 15, 30 years ago plesant suprise it was signed!


title: Good quality product!

text: perfect service & lovely video.


title: Fantastic Overall just a couple of nit picks only issues

text:
Been wanting this cd for a long time and finally got it
I love it
The songs are fantastic
My favorite songs are You’re Willie Stewart
My Heart’s in the Highlands
Raise the Flag for Scotland
Let the River Run
and
Auld Lang Syne
One thing I didn’t like was the cd version of My heart’s in the Highlands
I disliked the fact that I got used to Faisy Chute singing it in the dvd but it was Maureen McMullan on the cd
The only other thing I disliked was that the bonus songs from the dvd were not on the cd
I was disappointed to not find Hushabye Mountain or Skyline of Skye on the cd


title: Good Product!

text: Love it ☺💜


title: Love It!!

text: It arrived (earlier than expected) in excellent condition and is so pretty. Really happy I was finally able to purchase this album!!


title: A must have for any goth / industrial music lover.

text: Gruesome twosome is an unknown band that anyone that is serious about goth / industrial music should know. And they will love it.


title: Memories are the best medicine!

text: Love all of these CD's! Reminds me of a wonderful time long ago! Simple music and beautiful songs!


title: Great

text: Great obviously it’s BTS. 😇


title: amazing

text: came perfectly fine and included everything it said it would, even came with a minseok freebie photocard! the album itself is a piece of art and  overall amazing, 10/10 recommend buying it.


title: great cd love the music

text: great cd  love the music thanks


title: I have to reorder

text: I never got to enjoy this book because I never received because of the building I live in. I’m just realizing this. Wow. I forgot I ordered these books.


title: Know what you’re buying

text: 1 song


title: poor audio quality

text:
Worst quality cd I've heard.

Bootleg?


title: cracked case but disc is fine.

text: cd is excellent but the plastic cover was badly cracked on edges, several inches.  Why didn't seller put on a new case?


title: Excellent band

text: Have 3 of this band’s albums. They were exceptional.


title: Great

text: Love this cd, and am sorry Dugg had left he planet by the time I discovered his work.  To my knowledge this is his only cd.


title: Four Stars

text: Most of the songs were in French, nevertheless her voice is captivating. Some of her hits were in English.


title: Definitely worth listening to!

text: Decades ago, I found this music on an obscure website and loved it so much I had to find it.  At that time, it wasn't available for purchase, so I went to the trouble to find a way to contact the composer.  He was kind enough to send me a copy, free of charge. It has remained a favorite ever since.


title: Missing a Track

text: I own this.  It's missing track 10, the "presto" to K526


title: Great music

text: I love this group.  I power walk to their songs.  Very happy with purchace.


title: Heavy Handed Telemann

text: Although Telemann was highly influenced by the style galant of the French clavecinists, it is unfortunate that the airy and graceful qualities of that style come off as a bit plodding and heavy-handed in these performances by Andrea Coen.  Moreover, the recording is a too close-up, letting us hear all the rumbling and jangling of the harpsichord mechanism.  It is good to have the compete Fantasias of Telemann, but I am hoping that another harpsichordist will treat these with the delicacy and refinement that they deserve.  Nevertheless, I give this recording three stars since it IS welcome to have these harpsichord compositions by Telemann available on CD, even if the performances and recording are less than ideal.


title: Subtle And Beautiful Lute Music

text: Weiss was a contemporary of J.S. Bach, and they knew and respected each other.  In fact, Weiss once challenged Bach to a musical duel (improvising fugues), although it is not recorded who won that contest (probably Bach, as he always did).  This superb 12-CD set presents the complete "London Manuscript", which was never published in Weiss's lifetime.  He preferred to keep the music to himself, like a craft secret, and was apparently the only performer of the music.  Now it can be heard by everyone.  Beautiful melodies and subtle figurations throughout this set, flawlessly performed on the Baroque lute.  A must for lovers of the lute, and of Baroque music in general.  I'd say Weiss's music is comparable to the lute works of Dowland.  On the same level of genius and beauty.


title: Couperin's Complete Harpsichord Music In One First-Rate Set.

text: This 11-CD set contains all 27 "Ordres" for harpsichord by the great Francois Couperin.  The "Ordres" were really collections of pieces, although they are sometimes thought of as "suites".  But these collections are far more extensive (and varied) than the usual keyboard suite of the period.  Most performers make a selection from them rather than play an entire "Ordre" in recital.  On this recording, completion is the order of the day, so all the "Ordres" are presented in full.  The performances and recordings are all top-notch.  The works are performed on recently built instruments modeled on period harpsichords, and provided with historically accurate tunings, none of which are in equal temperment.  Altogether a superb production, and the super-budget price is just the icing on the cake.  All those who love Baroque harpsichord music will do well to pick up a copy of this set for their collections.


title: Some First-Rate, Some Not So Much

text: As with the other volume in this series, there are a few works here that are not really first-rate.  Works of historical importance are not the same of works of lasting musical interest and value.  Don't get me wrong...this and the companion volume are worth getting, but one has to make a selection when listening in order to avoid works that should have been left off the collection.  I'd say the four discs in this set could have been trimmed to a three-disc set to make for a higher overall level of listening pleasure.  Luckily with the CD medium once one has decided which works are worth hearing one can then program the CD player to skip the lesser tracks.


title: Some Fine Works, And Some Dross As Well

text: A number of fine works in this collection, but there is also a good deal of dross...works that would have been better left off altogether.  The uneven quality of the works (and sometimes the recordings) cause me to rate it just three stars.  I think that incunabula...early and primitive works, are best left to historians, not music lovers.


title: Superb Bach, Superbly Played

text: While I did not buy this disc on Amazon, I strongly encourage anyone who happens upon it to buy the copies available on Amazon.  Mr. Wynberg has done a simply superb job of arranging and playing some of Bach's most beautiful pieces for multiple overdubbed guitars.  His love of Bach and his devoted playing are undeniable, and the recording is gorgeous.  I really love Mr. Wynberg's variety of touch which lend so much poignant expression to these pieces.  First rate all the way!  Do buy this disc; you won't regret it!


title: First-rate Bach on the piano.

text:
I was very glad to find this 20-CD set and bought it immediately.  While I have had Bach's keyboard works recorded on harpsichord, over the years I've only found a few worthwhile recordings of these works on piano.  Ivo Janssen's performance of these works is not just technically flawless, but highly sensitive and beautifully recorded.  Best of all, there are a number of works here that I have never found on any recordings; Bach's early works that are rarely heard.  Sonatas, suites, fantasies, etc.  While those works are not of the same caliber of his later masterpieces (English Suites, French Suites, Partitas, Well-Tempered Clavier, Goldberg Variations, etc.) they are still of great interest and very much worth having.  Especially in performances of this quality.  Speaking of the English Suites, I was very glad to hear that Mr. Janssen was careful to perform both Courantes and Doubles, with repeats, in the first suite.  Most performers usually abbreviate the performance by cutting repeats or mashing-up the second Courante and it's two doubles.

The piano sound is crystal clear, the individual sleeves are beautifully designed and the whole package is a joy of great music-making and music production.  I would have wished that the complete liner notes were available in the enclosed booklet, but one can find them posted online (the link is provided in the booklet.)

If you love Bach, you will want to have this set for sure.


title: Terrific styling spray

text: Love this spray.  Been using  it  for  years.  Does the job without making  hair  stiff.


title: A True Talent and a a definite Must Have

text: I must say I am very impresses with the level of talent Bi Rain possesses. He has a soulful voice that pulls you in and hooks you from the first song to the last. You can tell, just by listening, how much he enjoys what he does.  He is a true inspiration and anyone who purchases this cd will definitely not be disappointed.


title: Excellent

text: Loved the entire album!!!!


title: Stands the test of time

text: Such a beautiful voice.  I'm so glad she's still in the biz.


title: Good album. It's what i listen to when i'm ...

text: Good album.It's what i listen to when i'm in the mood for hardcore raw metal,no frills.


title: Love this cd

text: Great! love this CD.


title: the longing

text: i like it but i heard some of their music that i like better, i would recommend it, but you know if you will love or like it


title: An excellent purchase.

text: The theme song - sung by George Dalaras - is truly beautiful. The jazz track has to be one of the best jazz pieces I've ever heard. The textures achieved through a clever selection of instruments is inspiring. All in all, an excellent CD - which is saying something from a person who usually finds soundtracks disappointing.


title: Excellent musicians and program but the insertion of German poetry was annoying!

text: The Cellist (Matthias Michael Beckmann is outstanding in his performance as the  harpist Margit Anna Soss.  The music selected was perfect with a variety of composers; all notable:  Saint-Saens-Villa Lobos-Schubert -Debussy-Mendelssohn- and Gluck.  BUT while music is universal the German poetry is not in that there is no understanding of the poetry unless one comprehends the WORDS!!!!! So it irritated me greatly that my idyllic mood that was created by the music was disturbed by words; especially  words that I did not recognize!!!!! This disc is a 'gem' and should have a 10-star rating but for the reason just stated!!!!!


title: AN HOUR OF SMOOLTH SYNCHROIZED CHANTING FOR  SPIRITUAL CONTEMPLATION!

text: This is my favorite chant performance group for they sing as one voice,  The upper male voices remain 'light' even though the music may be loud and the lower male voices are able to adapt the same 'lightness' of sound so that there is never an uneven quality throughout an entire chant.  I have the greatest respect for a conductor who consistently produces results that are true to the music.  He chooses appropriate voices and his programs are well-balanced both dynamically and logically.  The group on this disc: "Choralschola of the Hofburgkappelle Vienna"  are directed by Pater Hubert Doff S.J..  I own several of his recordings, most of which feature this particular group BUT NOT ALWAYS.  So if you like their sound it has more to do with the director than the group, so just be sure that Dopf is the conductor because I do have this particular group under the direction of another director and it doesn't even sound like the same group. The qualities that Dopf's directing brings out:  a preciseness and neatness of sound, dynamics even throughout the  recording are synchronized (everybody pays attention to what the other voices are doing);  and the voices themselves are evenly matched in quality (all have a VERY SLIGHT & TASTY VIBRATO that does not interfere with the PLAiIN CHANT SOUND).  The sound is ongoing without. interruptions of any kind.  Enough said!  Just buy it if you are a Chant Lover..


title: THE OBOE IS AN ILL WIND THAT NOBODY BLOWS GOOD!

text: AN OLD ADAGE THAT IS DEFINITELY NO LONGER TRUE!  The oboe is an exotic instrument with a sensuous sound that can hypnotize and/or mesmerize the  psyche which is the human soul or spirit.  Bert Lucarelli has done much to popularize the oboe and if he continues to be open about his selections on his many recordings he will definitely have succeeded.  His performances have been acclaimed by critics and audiences everywhere for their unusual beauty and impact.  I think here on this record he displays his knowledge of tuneful repertoire, non-classical but certainly not 'pop'.  When I first saw the selections on this disc it was like he looked into my brain and picked many of my most-loved melodies.  YOU CAN'T POSSIBLY NOT ENJOY THIS DISC, SO GO FOR IT !


title: AMERICANS HEREIN PROVE THAT THEY TOO CAN SING THOMAS MORLEY AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE SUNG!

text: Much to my surprise and pleasure our Public Library has been receiving vinyl recordings in their book store. I recently bought a vinyl record player  so I purchased this for 25cents at the library book store and have been continuing acquiring more vinyls from this source. The most I have had to pay is 50 cents;  they are in excellent condition and this particular recording looks like it has never been played.  If you are a lover of the Renaissance and its music this  collection should please for it includes some familiar tunes such as:  Sing We And Chant It; Now is the Month of Maying and one of my all time favorites:  Fire, Fire, MY Heart!.  There are i5 in all.  The Ensemble New York Pro Musica Antiqua is excellent with clear diction, good balance of parts and correctly display the Renaissance spirit in their delivery.  The unaccompanied ensemble consists of:  Sopranos: Ruth Daigon and Lois Roman;  still well-known counter-tenor Russell Oberlin; tenors Arthur Squires and Charles Bressler and Bass Brayton Lewis.  There is no date anywhere as to when this recording was made, BUT  it has be in the late 1950's because I was studying Music at that time in a Conservatory and Russell made several appearances there during the four years of my attending time. In addition there are several Virginal Interludes on this disc.