title: LEGENDS OF CUBAN MUSIC CONJUNTO CASINO

text:
CONJUNTO CASINO WAS CREATED IN THE EARLY 40s BY THREE MUSICIANS:ROBERTO FAZ,ROBERTO ESPI,
AND AUGUSTIN RIBOT,IT BECAME ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CUBAN ORCHESTRAS IN THE 40s AND 50s.
THIS CD CONTAINS 22 SONGS RECORDED BETWEEN 1941 AND 1956,THE GOLDEN ERA OF CUBAN MUSIC.
IT HAS ,CHA CHA CHAS, MAMBOS,GUARACHAS,SONES AND BOLEROS;ALSO A VENEZUELAN SONG MOLIENDO CAFE,
ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY HUGO BLANCO.


title: ME VOY A PINAR DEL RIO TITO GOMEZ CON ORQUESTA RIVERSIDE

text:
ORQUESTA RIVERSIDE WAS ONE OF THE BEST CUBAN ORCHESTRAS OF THE FIFTIES,ITS MAIN VOCALIST
TITO GOMEZ,WAS A GREAT BOLERISTA AND SONERO.
THIS CD STARTS WITH ME VOY A PINAR DEL RIO(ALSO SUNG BY CELIA CRUZ AND SONORA MATANCERA),
AND CONSOLACION DEL SUR,ONE OF THE MAIN CITIES OF PINAR DEL RIO PROVINCE.
ALSO IT CONTAINS EXCELLENT TUNES IN BOLERO,SON AND CHA CHA CHA RHTYM:CHA CHA CHA EN
TROPICANA,YO TENGO YA LA CASITA,QUE BUENO ESTA EL AMBIENTE,AVENIDA 486,AMAPOLA AND FRENESI.


title: 40 ANOS DE EXITOS MEMO MORALES

text:
THIS SET CONTAINS 2 CD ,24 SONGS 12 EACH CD;MOSTLY FROM THE SEVENTIES.
THE FIRST CD IS INTERPRETED BY MEMO MORALES WITH THE BILLOS ORCHESTRA,MEMO MORALES
IS KNOWN BY EL GITANO MARABINO(GYPSY FROM MARACAIBO),THE SONGS HAS A RUMBA FLAMENCA FLAVOUR,
WHICH IS THE MAIN CHARACTERISTIC OF HIM.
THE SECOND CD IS INTERPRETED BY VARIOUS SINGERS FROM LA BILLO,AMONG THEM ,FELIPE PIRELA AND CHEO
GARCIA; I ESPECIALLY LIKED:MI NOVIA DE NAIGUATA,LOS CADETES ,MI PUERTO CABELLO,PROFESOR RUI RUA,
CARACAS VIEJA AND CANTO A CARACAS,THESE LAST TWO DESCRIBES A MARVELLOUS AND HAPPY CITY THAT
UNFORTUNATELLY IS LOST FOREVER VICTIM OF THE VENOM HATRED INOCULATED BY THE CASTRO-CHAVISTA SNAKE.


title: 15 EXITOS LOS MELODICOS

text:
THIS CD CONTAINS 15 SONGS,BY LOS MELODICOS,WHICH ALONGSIDE BILLOS CARACAS BOYS AND DIMENSION
LATINA ARE THE BEST ORCHESTRAS FROM VENEZUELA.
MOST OF THE SONGS ARE FROM THE SEVENTIES,A VERY HAPPY TIME IN VENEZUELA,THERE WAS NO CLASS
HATRED,THAT UNFORTUNATELY CAME 20 YEARS LATER WITH THE CASTRO-CHAVISTA DISEASE.
I ESPECIALLY LIKED :CUMBIA DEL CARIBE,AMPARITO(ALSO INTERPRETED BY MARACAIBO 15),LAS PILANDERAS,
JOSEFA MATIAS (ALSO INTERPRETED BY OSCAR DE LEON WITH DIMENSION LATINA),JULIA (ALSO INTERPRETED
BY EL GRAN COMBO DE PUERTO RICO) AND YO ME LLAMO CUMBIA.
BASICALLY THE RHYTM THAT PREDOMINATED IN THIS CD IS COLOMBIAN CUMBIA.


title: CLASICOS DE ORO LOS CARDENALES DEL EXITO

text:
THIS CD CONTAINS 18 GAITAS,BY ONE OF THE BEST GAITERO GROUP FROM MARACAIBO,MOSTLY FROM THE
SEVENTIES.
I ESPECIALLY LIKED:FIESTA DECEMBRINA,NEGRA JUANA,EL NEGRITO FULLERO,LA GREY ZULIANA,LOLELOLAILA,
TRIGUENA HERMOSA AND ARESTINGA.


title: HISTORIA MUSICAL PACHO GALAN

text:
THIS IS A TWO CD SET THAT CONTAINS 40 SONGS BY THE COLOMBAIN ORCHESTRA OF THE TRUMPET PLAYER
PACHO GALAN , FROM THE FORTIES AND FIFTIES.
MOST OF THE SONGS ARE INSTRUMENTAL, AND THEY ARE CUMBIAS,PORROS AND MERECUNBES.
I ENJOYED ALL OF THE SONGS , ESPECIALLY:AY COSITA LINDA,QUIERO AMANECER,CUMBIA PANORAMICA,
CARMEN DE BOLIVAR , LA BUTIFARRA AND SAN FERNANDO.


title: VOLUME 3 SONERO CLASICO DEL CARIBE

text:
THIS IS A VENEZUELAN CONJUNTO FROM LA GUAIRA PORT(30 MINUTES FROM CARACAS),THAT PLAYS
CUBAN SONES,THE SOUND IS SIMILAR TO THE SEPTETO NACIONAL AND COMPAY SEGUNDO.
I ESPECIALLY LIKE:PREGONES DEL AYER,COMENTARIOS DEL SOLAR,ROSA ORIENTAL,DULCE HABANERA,
ALMA DE ROCA AND LE DIJE A UNA ROSA.


title: 3O GRANDES EXITOS DE LA BILLO,S CARACAS BOYS

text:
EXCELLENT 10 STARS,THIS IS A TWO CD WITH 30 SONGS ,15 EACH ONE,MOST OF THIS 2 CD ARE FROM
THE SEVENTIES;IT PLAYS COLOMBIAN CUMBIAS AND THE TWO MAIN SINGERS ARE CHEO GARCIA AND MEMO MORALES.
IT CONTAINS CLASSICS SUCH AS:PA BARRANQUILLA ME VOY(THE ORIGINAL VERSION WAS PA MARACAIBO ME VOY
BILLO 74),CASA DE FERNANDO,MI CALI BELLA,PALMIRA SENORIAL(ORIGINAL VERSION WAS VALENCIA SENORIAL,BILLO 71),TRES PERLAS,JUANITA BONITA,QUE TONTERIA AND RUMORES(THIS HAS A RUMBA FLAMENCA
FLAVOUR INTERPRETED BY MEMO MORALES),TREN DE SEIS,BUTIFARRA DE PACHO,COROZOL Y SINCELEJO,YO SOY CARTAGENA,
YA VOY LLEGANDO,ROBERTO RUIZ,RAZA,CUMBIA CALETERA,POR LAS BUENAS,FLOR DEL TRABAJO AND JUEPA.
IT COULD BE SAID THAT THIS CD SET IS BILLO AT ITS ZENITH.


title: AUTENTICOS MERENGUES DOMINICANOS VOL 3 TRIO REYNOSO

text: THIS CD CONTAINS 12 MERENGUES TIPICOS FROM THE FIFTIES AND SIXTIES BY TRIO REYNOSO.<br />I ESPECIALLY LIKED: CIBAO ADENTRO,COMPAI CUCU,JUANITA MOREL AND LOS MANGOS


title: RITMO CUBANO  GRANDES SEPTETOS

text:
THIS CD HAS 15 CUBAN SONES INTERPRETED BY 5 SEPTETOS:NACIONAL,MELODIAS DEL AYER,ANACAONA,
TIPICO HABANERO AND TURQUINO; EACH SEPTETO INTERPRETS 3 SONES.
SOME OF THE SONES ARE VERY KNOWN SONES:ECHALE SALSITA,SUAVECITO AND EL PARALITICO BY SEPTETO
NACIONAL;COMO ESTA MIGUEL,JUNTO AL RIO AND A LA LOMA DE BELEN BY SEPTETO TIPICO HABANERO;COCO MAI MAI
BY SEPTETO TURQUINO;MAYEYA BY SEPTETO ANACAONA;AND CIENFUEGOS BY MELODIAS DEL AYER.


title: CLASICOS DE ORO  CATIRE CARPIO

text:
THIS CD CONTAINS 16 JOROPOS,INTERPRETED BY  JOSE CATIRE CARPIO,WHICH IS A GREAT LLANERO SINGER.
I ENJOYED THE SOUNDS OF HARP ,WHICH IS THE MAIN INSTRUMENT OF JOROPO.
I ESPECIALLY LIKED:QUE ME ENTIERREN CON UN ARPA,LLANO A MARGARITA,LUNA DE ARAUCA,LAS RAMAS DEL  GUAYABO,GUAYABO NEGRO,GUARICO,ROMANCE ORIENTAL AND ESPECIALLY QUE PASA CON LO NATIVO;THIS
SONG IS A PROTEST SONG,THAT TALKS ABOUT THE NEGLECT OF THE VENEZUELAN FOLK MUSIC,BUT IT COULD
PERFECTLY APPLY TO ALL LATIN FOLK MUSIC,THAT HAS BEEN NEGLECTED BECAUSE OF THE GLOBALIZATION,
THAT HAS CREATED A MASS CULTURE(I RATHER SAID INCULTURE),CHARACTERIZED BY BANALITY,VULGARITY,
UGLINESS AND MEDIOCRITY.


title: CON EL INDIO FIGUEREDO EL CATIRE CARPIO Y FRANCISCO MONTOYA

text:
THIS CD CONTAINS 12 JOROPOS,FROM THE PLAINS OF VENEZUELA(LLANOS),FROM THE GUARICO AND APURE STATES,
LOCATED IN SOUTH -CENTRAL VENEZUELA.
THE PERFORMERS ARE,JOSE CATIRE CARPIO AND FRANCISCO MONTOYA,ACCOMPANIED BY THE COMPOSER AND
HARPIST IGNACIO FIGUEREDO.
THE SONGS THAT I ESPECIALLY LIKED ARE:DE MONTIEL A LOS COCUYOS,LOS MEDIANITOS,RIO APURE AND LA PRIMAVERA


title: SUPER EXITOS MARACAIBO 15

text:
MARACAIBO IS THE CAPITAL OF THE OIL ZULIA STATE,SITUATED IN THE NW PART OF VENEZUELA,
IS THE SECOND CITY OF VENEZUELA AFTER CARACAS.
THE GAITA IS THE TYPICAL MUSIC OF ZULIA,ALTHOUGH IS VERY POPULAR IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY IN DECEMBER.
MARACAIBO 15 IS ONE OF THE BEST GAITERO GROUPS,AND THIS CD CONTAINS 16 GAITAS FROM THE 70s AND 80s,
HURRICANE HUGO WAS AT THAT TIME STILL VERY FAR AWAY.
I ESPECIALLY LIKED:LA NEGRA DEL TAMUNANGUE,MARGARITA,AMPARITO,LA MOZA,PALO PALO AND LA PRIMAVERA


title: CASA DE LA TROVA VOL2

text: THIS CD CONTAINS SOME OF THE BEST EXPONENT OF TRADITIONAL TROVA:SEPTETO TURQUINO,DUO HERMANAS FERRIN,MELODIAS DEL AYER AND SEPTETO TIPICO ORIENTAL.<br />I LIKED VERY MUCH COCO MAI MAI, PALANTE PALANTE ,DEJAME GOZAR AND SUBLIME ILUSION.


title: DE NUEVO EL SON LOS AHIJADOS

text:
LOS AHIJADOS ARE A DOMINICAN DUO FORMED BY CUCO AND MARTIN VALOY THAT PLAYS CUBAN SON.
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT CD THAT HAS ONE GUARACHA AND  NINE SONES.
THIS DUO HAS A STYLE VERY SIMILAR TO THE CUBAN DUO LOS COMPADRES FROM SIBONEY.
I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE TRES PLAYER BIGOTE, IT MADE ME FEEL THAT I AM ON THE ROAD IN THE ORIENTE PROVINCE


title: ANTONIO MARIA ROMEU EL DANZON VOL2

text:
THIS IS THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE INSTRUMENTAL DANZON BY ANTONIO MARIA ROMEU.
EXCELLENT CD ESPECIALLY LA GIOCONDA, HAVANA PARK AND AFRICA
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR DANZON LOVERS


title: EL DANZON ANTONIO MARIA ROMEU

text:
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT CD WITH ALL THE CLASSIC DANZONES SUCH AS LINDA  CUBANA, CADETE CONSTITUTIONAL,
PAPA MONTERO ,FEFITA AND LA CHAUCHA.
DANZON WAS CEATED BY THE CLARINETIST MIGUEL FAILDE IN MATANZAS IN 1879 BEING LAS ALTURAS DEL SIMPSON
THE FIRST DANZON.
DANZON IS THE NATIONAL DANCE OF CUBA, UNFORTUNATELY NOWADAYS IS ALMOST FORGOTTEN ON BOTH SIDES OF
THE STRAIT OF FLORIDA
THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT IS VERY ALIVE IN MEXICO ESPECIALLY IN VERACRUZ  ! VIVA MEXICO!


title: AQUI ESTA CUBA

text:
NEIDA REVUELTA , CACIQUE JARUQUENO AND ISIDRO CARDENAS ARE THE BEST INTERPRETERS  OF DECIMAS
GUAJIRAS IN THE EXILE.
I LIKED VERY MUCH THIS CD BECAUSE IT EXPRESS A SORT OF SADNESS AND NOSTALGIA FOR THE LOSS OF THE
HOMELAND .LISTEN VERY CAREFULLY  TO THE SONGS SOY GUAJIRA AND SAN LAZARO BY NEIDA REVUELTA


title: EL IINDIO NABORI Y SU CONJUNTO GUAJIRO DE GUITARRAS

text:
JUAN CRISTOBAL NAPOLES Y FAJARDO KNOWN AS EL CUCALAMBE  WAS THE CREATOR OF THE CUBAN FOLK  POETRY IN THE MIDDLE OF 19TH CENTURY.
JESUS ORTA RUIZ BETTER KNOWN AS EL INDIO NABORI WAS ONE OF THE BEST EXPONEENT OF THE GENRE IN THE
MID FIFTIES
THIS CD IS A JEWEL FOR LOVERS OF CUBAN COUNTRY MUSIC


title: Nat King Cole's Finest

text: This is an amazing collection. "When I Fall In Love", "Answer Me My Love" "Unforgettable", "The Very Thought of You". These selections are the very best of the Capital recordings made in the studio built for him. Every song has a<br />Nat King Cole personal flourish. What a joy!


title: Outstanding jazz singer

text: I confess! I'm in love with Gretje. She has a winning way with this program, featuring a wonderful guitar player. Many of these pieces can be seen on YouTube. Her performance of Deep In A dream is especially moving.


title: Violin Master

text: Prihoda was clearly a violinist of incredible virtuosity. I loved his Paganini performances. Seldom heard Dvorak short works make this collection very special.


The trio of Heifetz, Rubinstein, and Piatigorsky playing the Mendelssohn and Ravel Trios are the highlights for me.<br />He was one the great masters of the cello.


title: Would have liked more featuring Gary Versace - on e of the ...

text: I am thrilled to have another recording by this trio. Would have liked more featuring Gary Versace - on e of the really great multi - instrumentalists.


Zeryng was one of the great violin soloists of the 20th century. I particularly liked the disc with 3 centuries of composers, beginning with Ravel's Tzigane. Also, the Bach solo sessions are remarkable


title: I was seeking something that I could listen to on-the-go ...

text: I was seeking something that I could listen to on-the-go in my car, and for this program, you really need to work closely with the book.


title: Exceptional music

text: My favorite song on this album is “Hidden Away”. Mike has a low, soulful voice which is often compared to Nick Cave’s.  I highly recommend this album.  You won’t be disappointed.


title: Still great music and quality shows.

text: I still enjoy the music and all the programs associated with Lawrence Welk. Many thanks for making this available.


title: Great older blues CD by Larry McCray

text: This is a very tasty older blues CD by Larry McCray.  It was received quickly and was in like new shape as indicated in the seller's description.


title: Five Stars

text: i LOVE THIS CD... ESP THE FIRST SONG.


title: sad to hear about the screw up

text: sad to hear about the screw up.... I too fondly remember this LP.... mine is gone now and I have been looking for it. used to play it all the time.


title: Good

text: Already have one of his CDs.....this one has a few cuts from the first....but good quality....delivery ontime, etc.


title: Erich Wolfgang Korngold's music really makes the story come alive

text:
Even as a used CD, it came shipped in pristine condition. The recording is flawless -- Korngold was THE master in musical narrative, the unabridged version is the ONLY way to experience it.
I read a previous review that the sound quality was not absolute high fidelity due to this apparently being a recording of the original movie score -- as opposed to being an updated symphonic version, like The Adventures of Robin Hood was. Though not quite as "rich", I think it still adds to the atmosphere as I am able to re-imagine the scenes from this vintage classic movie that I watched frequently, growing up.
My ONLY complaint is that the cover art is a little too dark, making reading the cut titles a bit difficult.


title: Party in the U.S.A.

text: Bought this as a present for my guy roommate.  He was SO excited when I gave it to him, that it made me laugh.  Miley did a good job for picking songs for this album.  Of course Party In The U.S.A. is the most known song on the album, and I still have no idea what it is about besides partying in the USA. haha.


title: Drdra1

text: Great cd


title: Perfect

text: CD is fine.


title: Beautiful Irish Music CD

text: Beautiful Irish music CD that I played on St Patrick’s Day and shared with neighbors. They remembered to wear  the green and just relax, and enjoy listening to this beautiful music !


title: Review of Rounds Sounds Vol. 2

text:
It came even sooner than expected.
Condition was excellent!
a necessary item for anyone who enjoys radial engines.
For vets of that era it brings back memories


title: Third party excellence

text: I received it in a timely fascino in perfect shape. I loved hearing these old Madonna songs. Thank you very much.


title: Fantastic Privately Sold "Greatest Hits"

text: A rare CD compilation pressed by Baraka Foundation (they left their name off) for their artist, Jamalski, to sell at his raves and personal appearances. It is really a greatest hits, with a few previously unreleased tracks.<br />Limited to 1,000 copies.


title: Perfect!

text: Absolutely fantastic seller... great customer service. Item is better than described... nearly flawless. Xtra fast shipping, too... arrived within 2 days. Very happy! Many thanks!


title: AMAZING <3

text: I'm IN LOVE with this.


title: Five Stars

text: Arrived in perfect condition, they play beautifully!


title: Great Singing and Musicianship Abound!

text: The pandemic has done some good things. One of them is Lauren White's wonderful new album that has many echoes of the last year implanted in the dna of it's songs. Somehow it's brought out the best in Lauren and the top LA musicians that surround her- basically just a trio. But what a trio! Quinn Johnson (Steve Tyrell) and Trey Henry and Ray Brinker (from the Tierney Sutton Band). Playing imaginative and beautiful arrangements by Mr Johnson. But this is Lauren's show and she's swinging mightier than ever doing a lyricized version of Del Sasser and an overlooked Ella gem 'Take Love Easy." I also really loved her radical reinvention of the Bill Withers classic "Just the two of us." But it's in the ballads that Lauren lets all the anguish and upset of the last 12 months come through- "Alone Together" and her definitive reading of Jimmy Webb's "Shattered." A wonderful record to hopefully usher us into Better days.


title: This is NOT an audio CD. It is an Air Kit. There is a big difference.

text: This is more or less a kit with a number of cool things for fans like postcards and the poster. However there is not a CD there is an air kit. If you do not know what this is it's basically a app you have to download onto your phone and it has a short wave form of communication with the small box that's included in the kit. You have to make sure that this small box once you have the album downloaded onto your phone is activated every 24 hours so you can listen to the music. It takes a CR2032 battery so make sure you have one handy in case it runs out.


title: great CD

text:
I loved this CD, for the first couple days I got it I listened to it over and over while I was working.
I had seen thing about Hatsune Miku so my curiosity was peaked. On a whim I bought the Cd and I'm glad I did.
The music, the synthetic voice really clicked. Nice and easy was the sound going to my ears.

The same day I received the Cd I got Supercell via mp3 download on Amazon. While an okay CD I don't think
it was quite as good, in my opinion, as this one. If you get the chance, if you like music that will make
you think you're in the intro to a bubble gum anime, if ya want something different, I highly HIGHLY recommend
this CD. :) And you can thank me later.


title: Good selection -- but tracks are cut short (2.5)

text:
The plus of this 2-CD collection is the selection of artists, many of whom were new to me . There is a healthy dose of 1970s soul-jazz-funk, including tracks by Les McCann, Gene Harris (who composed McCann's hit, "Compared to What"), Donald Byrd, and guitarist Grant Green, whom I'd not heard of previously even though it turns out he was tremendously prolific. A more recent vocal by Sabrina Starke was also a welcome find. A few tracks were less captivating, especially on Disc 1, but that's par for the course with compilation discs. Were this the only feature of the disc worth considering in a review, I'd give it a solid 4 stars at least.

The major drawback of this set is that it isn't a compilation disc in the strict sense: the tracks aren't presented in their original form. This is a mix disc by a DJ named Maestro (a fact that I hadn't adequately appreciated when I ordered the CD). As a result, the tail end of each track is cut off, and the next one starts without pause. The cuts are substantial: e.g.  Grant Green's "Ain't It Funky Now" gets cut to 8'21" from 9'57", and Cannonball Adderley's "Jive Samba" is reduced from its original 11'02" to a measly 2'58". I found both the truncation and the immediate segue deeply annoying.

If your main reason to buy this disk is to put something on in the background and forget about it, you may enjoy this mix. But if your purpose includes getting a few hard-to-find tracks you've heard elsewhere, unfortunately you won't get 100% of any of them. I'd recommend listening to the album first, then getting full-length versions of the tracks you like best. Wish I'd been smart enough to do that.


title: Calm & Peaceful

text: Tim Janis has given us a wonderfully peaceful to enjoy the songs of the season.


title: A Pleasant, Mystical Experience

text: I first heard Wychazel on Live365 Radio.  I liked the music.  I took a chance on the CD.  It was worth it.  The music is quiet, subdued, but measured and well-blended.  At the first listen I enjoyed its quiet, restful sound; but as I listened to the CD again and again the music got into my head and I could not forget it.  It would come to me in my mind spontaneously day and night; and I enjoyed it again and again in my head without actually listening to the CD.  I will certainly order some more of this band's music.  It is restful, but mystical, awaking my spiritual quest.  It is a pleasant experience.


title: Brand New!

text: I looked for this CD that I just discovered by watching Bones re-runs.  It was nowhere to be found, not even at Amazon.  But I kept coming back and finally got it from Second Genesis, Ltd. here at Amazon market. I was pleasantly surprised it is Brand New! still wrapped in cellophane.  Thank you Second Genesis. You did an outstanding job packaging it.  Sara Jackson-Holman, an angel on earth! what incredibly beautiful voice and Lyrics.  I will continue to look for her other cds as I love this singer/songwriter that I am sorry did not discover her before.


title: Soothing

text: Have loved her music for years.  This 2 CD set has all of my favorites.<br />Great to listen to when dealing with traffic.


title: Great Isleys!

text: Love The Isleys, and love this album.  Great selection of songs, all done in a very straight-forward "live-type" manner.  The only thing that hurts me about this album is knowing that it is not actually a concert recording.  That kind of takes away from the mood of the whole "live" thing.... but the music... The Music is great!


title: EXCELLENT!!!!

text:
I am a huge Sinatra fan; have all of his music, yet always find myself wishing for more.  This album, The New Recordings, is like receiving a new Sinatra album when I thought there would be none.  Never a great fan of most of Sinatra's Columbia work, I can honestly say that I love this release.  Even though I have heard these songs over and over through the years, I can tell you that they sound better than ever here.  The new orchestrations make them easier to enjoy; actually more listenable. The Columbia tracks come alive like never before.  Great attention to detail and great respect for Frank Sinatra is shown.

Larry Jordan, I am a fan of your work.  I love what you did with the Patsy Cline, Elvis, and Rosemary Clooney recordings, and I absolutely love this one as well.  I hope you will do more Sinatra overdubs; perhaps even some that are not quite as locked to the original orchestrations.  It is a joy to hear these classic artists in fresh and new settings.  Well done.


title: Elvis better than ever...

text: This is an absolutely wonderful collection.  The gentle way the vocals have been treated and the superb arrangements of the added and new instrumentation make this something very special indeed.  Elvis sounds better here than on many of the RCA recordings, and the quality of this set rivals anything that RCA or Sony has comer up with.  The way the music is presented here, it sounds fresh and new, despite the fact that these songs were originally cut 50 or so years ago.  All kudos to Larry Jordan and the gang at H&H / Voice Masters.  Fantastic job!


title: Elvis in the new age

text: This is an absolutely wonderful collection.  The gentle way the vocals have been treated and the superb arrangements of the added and new instrumentation make this something very special indeed.  Elvis sounds better here than on many of the RCA recordings, and the quality of the music in this set rivals anything that RCA or Sony has come up with.  The way the music is presented here, it sounds fresh and new, despite the fact that these songs were originally cut 50 or so years ago.  All kudos to Larry Jordan and the gang at H&H / Voice Masters.  Fantastic job!


title: The Best Rosemary

text: This is an absolutely wonderful collection.  The gentle way the vocals have been treated and the superb arrangements of the new instrumentation make this something very special indeed.  I am a fan Rosemary's work, yet the originals often sound "old" (which, of course, they are).  The way the music is presented here, it sounds fresh and new, despite the fact that these songs were originally cut 50+ years ago.  It is great receiving a new Rosemary Clooney album after all these years!  All kudos to Larry Jordan and the gang at H&H / Voice Masters.  Fantastic job!


title: BING & ROSIE in modern times...

text: This is an absolutely wonderful collection.  The gentle way the vocals have been treated and the superb arrangements of the new instrumentation make this something very special indeed.  I am a fan of both Bing's and Rosemary's work, yet the originals often sound "old" (which, of course, they are).  The way the music is presented here, it sounds fresh and new, despite the fact that these songs were originally cut 50+ years ago.  All kudos to Larry Jordan and the gang at H&H / Voice Masters.  Fantastic job!


title: Great set!

text: Great collection of songs, some rather rare.


title: Great 60's soul singing

text: DeeDee Warwick should have been a major star, but sadly her career was overshadowed by her equally-talented sister, Dionne.  This CD is really a "best of" from her various label affiliation.  It is a great introduction to DeeDee's music, though the sound quality is only fair.


title: Genius At Work

text: Bud Powell was a true genius in the genre of jazz.  In my personal estimation, he cannot be topped as a jazz pianist.  This concert in Lausanne in 1962 exemplifies what a tremendous artist he was.  What's most incredible about this tragic figure were the obstacles he faced thoughout his life, including psychological impairment resulting, to a great degree, from an unwarranted clubbing to the head administered by a police officer, drug addiction, and more. The fact that he overcame it all and performed as brilliantly as he did is incredible.  He was outstanding in concert after concert and album after album.  Fortunately, he had an "angel" in Francis Paudas, a Frenchman who worshiped his music and sacrificed tremendously to become his guardian and primary supporter in adulthood.  Interested parties are encouraged to read Paudras' moving book about Bud, "Dance of the Infidels."  In any case, the Lausanne concert involved covers by Bud's trio of 12 jazz standards.  Powell is at the top of his game here.  One merely has to listen to appreciate what a wonderful artist Bud Powell was.  An interesting aside is a liner note mentioning Bud's daughter.  It reminded me of one of my favorite compositions by Bud, "Celia," titled to honor his daughter.  I've not heard it on any recordings other than an old Verve LP compilation of Bud's music entitled "This Was Bud Powell" that I picked up decades ago.  It and its companion LP "The Jazz Legacy Of Bud Powell" are classics and worth searching for.  Enjoy.


title: Good CD

text: I bought this for Dad.  He’s a huge Floyd Cramer fan and he loves this album.


title: Saw this years ago on video and have the CD ...

text: Saw this years ago on video and have the CD.  Robert Palmer's duets with James Brown are the highlights of this CD.  Well worth the cost.  Buy without reservation.


title: beautiful - complex

text:
I was startled by how emotionally haunting the song,"P.I.N" is, featuring Imogen Heap, and how it's both similar yet different from her own work and that of Frou Frou.

A collection of electronic music featuring equal parts collaboration with other artists and music by J.P. Schwalm alone. Very diverse artists such as jazz singer James Wolff, The Lea Shores and spoken word performance by Zulma Valdez and others, all contribute to what becomes a very complex, yet well blended palette; blended with delicate and often gorgeous electronica. The result is contemplative for the most part, with the swirling mix of sound contributing to a removed and faintly elegiac beauty.
I enjoy his non-collaborative efforts here, since the sounds/songs permit sight of the specific personality beneath it all. However, after hearing "P.I.N." I'd hate to imagine a world without that song playing in it... this collection is well worth it.

(Also featuring collaborations with Brian Eno, Kari Kleiv, Alfonso Vilallonga and Lynn Gerlach.)


title: Fun stuff!

text: I have no idea who produced this, but biL is a really fun record.


title: Five Stars

text: great traveling music


title: Rarities

text:
Pincas includes an expert and highly detailed analysis of these works in the CD package, which there is no way I can improve on, and the preceding reviews are impressive also, so I shall confine myself to personal reactions.  I am well acquainted as a listener to Shostkovich's symphonies and concertos and have long considered him one of the great composers of the 20th century. I am much less well acquainted with the music of Frank Bridge.

I am very happy to have this disc for the Shostakovich. From the very first bars of the opening movement I hear Shostakovich speaking to me in a style of his own which I find both familiar and appealing.  I am referring to his unique melodic phrasing which echoes that of other music  of his. Later in this movement there is repeated phrasing which  sounds fugal to my ears. The following movement, largo, is quite beautiful--I would even call it lovely.  The final movement, (Moderato con moto) which is as long as the first two movements together, begins very simply, reminiscent, Pincas finds, of a Russian folk song.  What follows are eleven variations of different characters. Pincas characterizes them as "funny, and frolicking," and including "a chorale, a whirling dance, and a sardonic canon." The ending is hushed, as in the beginning.

The opening of the Bridge sonata is also quiet and simple, in a perfect seque from the Shostakovich ending on this recording.

I first crossed the path of Bridge as the teacher of Benjamin Britten, who rather disapproved of Britten's Piano Concerto, a work I love.  What I have read about Bridge is that his late-romantic early works found enthusiastic listeners, and that he had great difficulty completing the present work in a very different style,,and that it was not received well owing to its influence by Berg and other composers who represented modernism at the time. That is understandable in that it is not immediately absorbable to most listeners--including myself I must confess, and I felt that it took me several listens before I could absorb it. Let me just say that his early suite in four movements called The Sea is very appealing, even though it could not win any contest with Britten's Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes.  Among his early works, and available from Hyperion are his String Quintet  in E minor, from 1901 and his String Sextet in E Flat major, written between 1906 and 1912.


title: Pleasantly surprised

text: I was pleasantly surprised upon listening to this album. It's a great little collection of demos and songs that are great for a relaxing late night listen. Definitely a talented young man.


title: Still the king of LDS pop music...

text: Most the music on this CD was released over 20 years ago, and still no LDS pop music I have ever heard can touch it and I still listen to it regularly...must have listened to these songs over a thousand times by now...they really need to re-release all his albums on CD...it is a shame Bryce does not get the credit he deserves...his name should be revered in LDS cirles.  His songs are catchy, touching, often beautiful, and always inspiring...and they are not overly cheesy like most of the 80's LDS pop stuff (afterglow and the like).  This should be in every LDS home.


title: Love it!!

text: I love this movie love the San Francisco setting love the 80s feel and think Steven Bauer and Barbara Williams are both so sexy alone and together they shouldve done a million movies together. See this movie you will love it.


title: ... believe that this album isn't widely recognized for it's amazing beauty. Ya know those very rare instances when ...

text: It's hard to believe that this album isn't widely recognized for it's amazing beauty. Ya know those very rare instances when you stumble across a true gem of beauty that nobody else seems to know about?  This isn't standard fare new age stuff. This is something I can't adequately describe. It's much more than the often redundant ambient style. It's lovely, rich, melodious, and even somewhat mysterious - and very luxurious.


title: Five Stars

text: Everything I expected and more...


title: A so so outing from Bjorn in this EP

text: This is a EP with a total of songs coming in at 25 minutes in total. I have enjoyed Bjorn’s Lullabies In A Car Crash but sadly have not enjoyed his last two offerings as much. I however really liked all 3 of his albums with his band Airbag a lot. I bought signed copies direct from bjornriis as I really wanted to like this one. Oh well..


title: RUSH is RUSH

text: It is a question of like, love Rush and that is it.


title: Five Stars

text: Wonderful music. Transports me. I use it for meditating frequently.


title: A must read

text: While I am not familiar with all the scientific data provided in the first part of the book, the second part is incredibly affirming of the mind-body connection and the credibility of various alternative and energy work.  I have ordered another copy to give to a family member and have told many others about this book.  Will review it for a women's discussion group.  It will change your perspective!


title: Five Stars

text: CD arrived as promised and in good condition, as advertised.


title: Good solid collection

text: This is a two-CD set which is part of the Oro Salsero series and this is the "20 hits" album. Personally, there are some classics from this era that were left out and some songs on this album that should have been left out, but who knows who did the selection.  The artists who are included here are mostly 1980's and early 1990's stars, and more than half of them are Puerto Rican or New York Ricans, with the two notable exceptions being Oscar D'León (Venezuela), who appears as a solo artist as well as with an early group where he got his start, Dimensión Latina, and Willie Chirino (Cuba). If you are trying to introduce a friend to salsa, this might be a decent start, as there is little of the mamby-pamby salsa romántica of the 80's.


title: I love this recording - 'Melodies of the Masters' Capitol A8564VINYL ...

text: I love this recording - 'Melodies of the Masters' Capitol A8564VINYL Vol II 'Rhythms Of Spain'  with melodies of Falla, Sarasate, Granados, Bizet, Albeniz & Ravel.<br />Suggestion: A digitally re-mastered CD version of this haunting  recording should be made.


title: Was so very happy to find this..

text: It is a replacement for a record my parents had bought, and my kids, had about worn out playing and learning the songs while we lived with them in the late 70's and early 80's.  over time, those songs were sung on  car trips, and one requested me to find this so his kids could listen to it.


title: Favorite Christmas cd

text: I loved the CD. It came very fast.


title: Power pop band matures and still has fun

text:
The fifth Splitsville album is by far their most straightforward foray into pure power pop.  Whereas the first two albums had speedier, punkier aspects, the brilliant third album Repeater was a textbook in a variety of pop styles and The Complete Pet Soul was a Dukes Of Rutlesphear-esque lark, this is narrowly focused.  This could have been bad news, as it would have turned the bright colors of prior work into a monochromatic affair.  However, the brilliance of their songwriting prevents that.  There is no new ground broken.  The pleasure comes from the sublime songs, that possess memorable and enticing sounds and articulate lyrics that separate them from so many pop bands today (or any day, for that matter).
 From the get go, it's apparent the band worked very hard on developing these songs until they were 100 percent fat free.  Moreover, the first song also shows that they are trying a new approach to the pop song.  "White Dwarf" has relatively spartan lyrics that don't tell a story.  Yet the music and words fit -- the effect is a more impressionistic song, where there are hooks, but the mood and feeling dominate.  The song is essentially three melodic movements -- the melody of the verses, the melody of the chorus and the melody of the coda.  The band plays the music with a large sense of scale, which fits the lyrics, where the protagonist is dealing with the cosmic reality of being a speck in a vast universe.  This could be an existential musing or a heartbroken guy trying to put things in perspective.  The song goes out on the mantra of "now on/I'll keep my feet on/solid ground", with the band building the intensity to a fever pitch.
 Splitsville nearly equals the emotional impact of "White Dwarf" on a handful of other songs.  "The Mentalist" sounds like a cross between America and recent Gigolo Aunts.  The song's mellow Cali-vibe is tinged with resignation.  It looks at how hard it is to deal with relationships, since you have no control and self-awareness can sometimes be more trouble than it's worth:  "uncomfortable in my skin/I want to relive this life/blissfully ignorant/and easily satisfied."  This song is a pretty downer.
 On "Sasha", Paul Krysiak's electric piano adds an R & B tint to a McCartneyesque song in the tradition of Splitsville classics like "Manna".  The lamenting of the verses is balanced by an empathetic chorus, where the singer is trying to reassure his lover that she doesn't have to run away (like she usually does).  The inability to be emotionally intimate is not standard power pop song material, yet Splitsville pulls it off with ease.
 And nothing sounds easier than "Headache", which may the most perfectly constructed pop tune I've heard since Redd Kross's "Mess Around".  The song is 100 percent hook, from the lead guitar figures played by Matt Huseman and Tony Waddy (making his Splitsville album debut, and doing so in fine fashion), the creamy backing vocals, the melodies that fit together as if preordained, and a chorus that is impossible to get out of the head.
 Splitsville hasn't lost its sense of humor, coming up with some crackling rockers.  "Trouble" is a spinning top of a tune, allowing Brent Huseman to bash away at his drum kit and Matt and Tony to play chunky riffs, while the chorus ping-pongs along.  On "Heart Attack", the band grafts spare verses with a semi-funk chorus that pulses and rocks.  The best pop and rock combo is "Brink", where the band seems to call out bands that are in it for the fame or the shot at a major label deal, rather than doing what they feel:  "If you are not/about to rock/then we will not/salute you."  I particularly love the guitar leads at the end of the chorus, that sound like relics from Thin Lizzy (note: no other Lynott-ish content in the song).
 It's notable that the rockers are the songs that retain the cleverness that has served Splitsville well from the beginning.  On the slower songs, they really delve for something deeper and achieve it.  What's particularly inspiring is that these two sides of the band compliment each other.  This is the rare disc that I think is far too short at 10 tracks.  Splitsville is one of the best rock bands around, and I hope that they can get back to the studio soon, as I'm yearning for more.


title: It would be great if there were more

text: This was not as exciting and ground breaking as NPR's profile of Mr. Jackson's career led me to believe, but then he's been around for decades and interviewed and hosted some of the greatest African American musicians and leaders of the 20th century!  I wish there were a more comprehensive collection of his artistry and the artistry of his guests.  Maybe this coming year!  This particular CD is merely a scratch on a mile deep collection, I'm sure


title: Unusual, authentic, and spellbinding music

text: At first listen, I was not sure what I was hearing, and I certainly did not like it.  And then that opinion changed.  With each subsequent listen, I find more brilliance and I find the haunting musicality and rhythms spellbinding.  I now crave his music.


title: I can hear the icecubes chinkle.

text: Great holiday fun.  I have it on vinyl and on disk, both are wonderful holiday delights.  Fun holiday swinging tunes.


title: Great stuff

text: It escapes me how Bill Bourne remains somewhat under the radar (despite the loyal  fan base). Outstanding musician, great lyrics, unique voice. His partners on this CD are excellent also. I'm not  what you would call  a 'folkie' - my tastes are pretty varied - but I really appreciate this guy. Very good recording quality on this live effort, listen to a few tracks, if this  is your style of music you  won't be disappointed.


title: Five Stars

text: good


title: He is right,  Nothing happens until someone sells something.

text: I first listen to this recording over fifty years ago.  I thought it was one of the best lessons I have heard.  Was just now found my own copy.  Wish Red Motley had written a book.  I had borrowed this from a business library in the sixties and listened to it many times and used his information.  Great examples, good lessons, Believe it to be a number one.


title: It was brand new.

text: It was great I my shop here again.


title: end table with drawer

text: Easy to assemble and sturdy afterwards.  Great little table.  We use it between our recliners.


title: Amazing Kard album

text: I was very pleased with this album. The red moon concept is one of my all time favorites, so I'm in love with the photo book. It was delivered in good condition and I would definitely buy again.


title: Jolly Good.

text: I got it for my Dad and likes it a lot. He said it was awesome and that he wished more music stars did the same thing.


title: This group is GREAT.

text: Forestella is a remarkable group that can vocally range from opera to pop.  There is a you tube video of their performance of Bohemian Rhapsody that will knock you off your feet  This album has a variety of styles that are all wonderful.  You will definitely enjoy all the selections.  They are truly fantastic!!!!


title: harmony kings

text: Forestella is one of the best groups I have ever heard.  Their harmonies are perfect, and each one has a distinctive and beautiful voice.  The bass will give you shivers.  They are really remarkable.


title: If you are not familiar with this group and love r&b, it will be more than worth your ...

text: If you are not familiar with this group and love r&b, it will be more than worth your time to get to know them.  From S. Korea so you won't always understand the lyrics but the heart and feelings shine through.  I have only been able to find 4 albums by them and have 2 of them.  They are truly wonderful with some of the best vocals I have ever heard.


title: Quick

text: My CDs arrived in a timely manner and in good condition.


title: Classic music in a classic manner

text: This is not an album to listen to, it is music that must be enjoyed as it surrounds and envelops you; pay attention to closely and you may get antsy but allowing it to lap at your mind while engaged in other activities and you will be well-pleased.


title: Five Stars

text: most enjoyable


title: Five Stars

text: was happy to find this cd


title: Love cats, love their poetry

text: Seriously funny---for cat lovers. Searched for this for 20 years---it was worth it. Even the order sheet that came with it was good.


title: Looking for a turntable

text: Elaine Shaffer's performance of the J.S. Bach Flute Sonatas is the best ever recorded.<br />For some reason, Sony has not yet remastered it onto CD.  Pity.


title: I love Flip Wilson,

text: I order it in the wrong format, vinyl. I plan to reorder in the right format, cd. Big fan of Flip Wilson since I was a kid.


title: which means that I almost missed out on this'd beautiful album. Just when I thought I had all ...

text: It is, at times, hard to keep up with, even your a fan of a solo performer or a ban, which means that I almost missed out on this'd beautiful album. Just when I thought I had all of Annie's solo albums, I find this beautiful package of "Diva", complete with feather insert and a second disk with a terrific interview on it.  The casual fan, will opt for the single disk, in jewel case, but if you are a fan, like myself, you would, should get this particular release. I am extremely glad that I did!!!  Thank you Annie and thank you to my seller and anyone else who happens to have an extra copy to sell. You, the purchaser, will not be disappointed. Enjoy.


title: 3 Copies of "The Remix"?  Yes!

text:
I am not sure how many GaGa fans there are out there that know, there are 3 different versions of this one cd; each with different tracklisitings.  The First, was from Japan.  It has 16 tracks on it, the second is from Europe (the one featured her) containing 17 tracks on it and of course the United States version, featuring 10 tracks.  The Japanes and European version have identical covers except a bar code on the European copy.  I normally do not do this with my reviews, for you, the unsuspecting fan whod di not know this, the Japanese version with 16 tracks contains the following:

1.  Just Dance (Space Cowboy Remix & RedOne Remix)
2.  Pokerface  (Space Cowboy Remix & LLG Vs GLG Radio Mix)
3.  Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say (Electric Piano & Human Beat Box Version from the Cherrytree Sessions & Pet Shop Boys Radio Remix)
4.  LoveGame  (Space Cowboy Remix & Chew Fu Ghettohouse Fix feat. Marilyn Manson)
5.  Paparazzi  (Yuksek Remix & Sturat Price Remix)
6.  Bad Roamnce (Skrillex Radio Remix, Strasmith Remix & Kaskade Main Remix)
7.  Telephone feat. Beyonce' (Alphabeat Remix, Passion Pit Remix & Crookers Vocal Remix)

The other 2 copies are the ones featured here, on the page you are looking at and there is also the United States versionwith the "Wedding Dress" cover.  As a big fan, of course, as soon as I discovered this, I had to have ALL 3 versions.  You could ask the seller of choice from this page if they carry the copy listed or the Japanese version.  Anyway, all 3 are great to own!  Like I said, the Japanese copy and the European (My Favorite Version) have the same identical covers.  If your a true fan and have to have all of her recordings, you might wish to seek out all 3 versions.  Not only is it fun, but the tracklistings are different, sometimes repetative but definately worth haveing.  So, this review is not for the fan who already has all 3 versions, it is for the ones who did not know that there were 3 copies.  Have fun seeking them out and enjoy each for what and where they are from.  I definately have and usually put in all of them in order to enjoy the different versions.  Hope this helps ALL GaGa fans out there!


title: The 3 Obscure Tracks, Finally!!! On this set

text: Out of the 2, 2 cd sets of Lady GaGa out there for sale, for those looking for the "obscure songs" "Retro Dance Freak", "Again Again" and "Disco Heaven"; look no further.  All 3 are on this cd set.  Unlike the other 2 cd set that claims to contain "Again Again", which is clearly not on it, this one definately does.  Both disks are perfect to contain those 3 non album studio track and the discs, neither one of them skip (a repetitious 5 second repeat, over and over until you change the disc from the other 2 disc copy.  So, with all of the purchases I have made recently of Lady GaGa, I feel that now, my collection is finally complete (minus all of the maxi singles).  Anyway, the 3 tracks listed that were not on any studio album I could find, are definately on this set and sound great!


title: Great band

text: Like it


title: Five Stars

text: beautiful and peaceful.


title: Excellent

text: It came on the day it said it will be delivered. It’s in perfect condition and I love it!


title: Talitha Mackenzie is fantastic!

text: Talitha Mackenzie is fantastic and ahead of her time. Her mixture of old and new styles is great, to say the least.


title: Steely Dan is the best

text: All great tracks


I am at a loss of words on how to rate this. Please, headphones only. As with most of NIN music there is so much going on behind what's up front that you will miss the nuances that make this a wonderful listen (shut the door). If you enjoy Ghosts then please do your self a favor and listen to How to Destroy Angels. Ghosts and HTDA are a treat for your ears. This is music in it's infancy that someone else will take to the next level, as Trent and Atticus did with Bowies music of his Berlin stage.


title: Five Stars

text: This replaced my favorite CD that got destroyed.


title: loudness war and pitch shift

text: Love this album, but the instrumental part of the album is so loud you can barely make out what Billy is singing. Another thing is the pitched up his voice, so he kind of sounds like a chipmunk version of himself. GET THE ORIGINAL VERSION IF YOU CAN.


title: SIZZLING FUNK!

text: Love funk?  Love rock? This CD is special.  It’s EXCEPTIONALLY funky…with guitars that sting and soar.  The fact that Vernon Reid of Living Colour did some time with this band should tell you something. Grab this if it ever becomes available again. I cherish it.


title: Clearly the BEST Live Black Sabbath on CD

text: I’m not usually into $40.00 CD’s, and even less so when it has to be ordered from a foreign country.  AND YET...this one is WELL worth it.  Odd how little Ozzy era live Sabbath is out there on CD, and how fair to poor the sound quality is on all of them, including “Past Lives”, which is a fun listen, but far from ear candy.  Asbury Park 1975 has STELLAR sound by comparison, a great, lengthy set list, and a band in its prime.  Do not hesitate!  If you see it, buy it!


title: Four Stars

text: this was a gift for our son in law.  He was thrilled.


title: Soothing

text: Helps my kids fall asleep


title: Lieder

text: I really wished to hear Vier letzte Lieder by Strauss but these are beautiful of course.<br />And Jonas sings wondefully with soul.


title: Crowes are awesome but wrong disc.

text: Great stuff but like other people also received the live concert disc instead of the remastered original.  I returned it once and received the same result.  Production error?


title: Marvillosa

text: Me gusto mucho.  I found the music to be great to dance to and muy chistosa.  Recommend to all both latinos y gringos.


title: Aftermarket battery for XMp3i: mostly OK

text:
I got a beg-mail from Amazon asking me to review this product.  So I've decided to oblige them on this one.

The original battery that came with my XMp3i lasted maybe 3 months & then it wouldn't hold a charge.  The unit would play but as soon as I undocked it to try to listen off the battery instead of home AC current, it would shut off.  So I replaced the battery.  After a couple of months, I came to understand that the battery is good for only about 3 hours of live off-the-satellite listening.  (It's quite a bit longer if you're just listening to stuff you may have recorded into the memory.)  It seems that losing & regaining signal due to dead spots, which are numerous inside the gym where I work out, taxes the battery to the limit.  So after being annoyed to lose power before I was done in the gym (which includes listening in the car driving to the gym), I decided to just get a second battery so I could swap them & get longer playing time that way.

You need to do a couple of things to extend the service time per charge on the battery.  In the Menus, page down to Settings & select Change Display.  Then set Brightness to low, Backlight to 15 seconds (the minimum), and Show Info Extras to none.  My experiments with this show that you can get only about 2 hours out of one battery charge if you don't adjust these settings.

Three hours on one battery charge is kind of wimpy.  How long does one charge give you on your cell phone?  Your laptop?  Your tablet?  I don't have any of those things so I can't compare.  But it seems to me that the folks I know who do have such things get considerably more than 3 hours out of them.  Which is to explain my rating of only 3 stars instead of 5.  The battery works just fine.  I've had this second battery less than 1 month but the first replacement battery has lasted 6 months & counting, so it's better than the original one & certainly bodes well for this second one to last as well.  I have no complaints with the service, shipping time, vendor, all of that.  I just think 3 hours battery life is substandard.


title: Excellent for Morning/Evening Prayer

text: The whole set, I, II, III of Morning Evening Prayer is exceptional.  When my friends listen they all want to purchase.<br />It is very contemplative, calming, and I play it while driving because it keeps me focused and calm.


title: I love Paul McCartney's efforts

text: Paul was in a tough time, true, and he was married anew...with a new family and friends and a new band...having come from the incredibly successful journey of the Beatles.  The cut "Dear Friend"  validates the whole album. Just listen to it.  If you care or have any  sense of what Paul is/was all about, you will know this song revealed a  part of him he had not been able to before, or, I suspect, had not even  known before!  This is important music for those who care about Paul.  And  I do.  Yes, other of his music is considered better and it is a reach to  call this experimental...but this piece of work is so important to those  who know and love Paul for who he is!


title: Five Stars

text: Beautiful!


title: Not what I thought it would be

text: I bought this CD thinking the songs would be somewhat familiar to me.  The music is very slow-moving, not what I was hoping to listen to on long trips.  I think of the 17 songs, I really only recognized 2 when they were playing. Of the artists, I had only heard of 6 of them. I don't feel like I really spent that much on the disk (50 cents, plus shipping) so I don't really feel bad about giving it to Good Will.  Maybe someone else will enjoy it.


title: Great Birthday Present

text: What to get the person who has everything … perfect gift Diana K


title: Five Stars

text: Classic pairing.


title: Juan Luis Guerra's La Llave de Mi Corazon

text: A really great mixture of upbeat songs in Spanish with some Spanglish thrown in for good measure.  Very talented singer!


title: need more!!!

text: Discovered Steve Bradley when I lived in Portland, great musician! I really wish more of his music was available here, miss hearing you.


title: Long awaited. Best ever.

text: So many astounding songs that are lovingly written. Favorites so far are “River of Mercy “ and “My Demons”.


title: Wonderful Voice

text: Enjoyable listening to a young man with an incredible voice and a good range of music genres.


title: Great historical capture

text: Obviously, this wa bootlegged from the sound board.  quality sound.  The only minus is the pauses between the songs as the group orients themselves for the next cut.  Would have liked to have had the volume turned up during these breaks to have caught their banter.


title: I am a great fhan of the Bhoys

text: I am a great fhan of the Bhoys.  And no I didn't misspell fhan, that's their special way of referring to their fans.  This is one of my favorite cds by the Bhoys and I bought it as a gift for someone as I already had 2 copies--one in the house and one in my truck.


title: MILANOV'S NORMA IN THE BEST PRESSING YET!

text: I was really surprised when I played this recording of Bellini's "Norma", which is a definite sonic upgrade over the Grand Tier counterpart, which has been available for several years.  I wrote a review of that recording several years ago, but this Cantus pressing makes me love this performance even more than before.  Zinka Milanov sang Norma in Europe and South America in the late 1930's and early 1940's, as well as at the Met in the 1943-1944 and 1944-1945 seasons.  Ten years later, she sang it again at the Met.  These 1954 performances were not a success, but those of ten years earlier most definitely were, especially the ones that were given during the 1944-1945 season, during which time this live December 30, 1944 performance originates.  Milanov at no point approaches the bravura technical skill that Callas, Sutherland, and Caballe brought to the role; she transposes the cabaletta to the "Casta Diva" down to E flat, and she doesn't linger long on a lot of the high C's, though she obviously had them, as she demonstrates at the end of the opera.  Whatever the case, she sings a very beautiful Norma, and the sheer beauty and fullness of her voice is not unlike a river overflowing it's banks.  Her duets with legendary mezzo Jennie Tourel are beautifully done as well, and she summons tremendous conviction in the last act.  This performance alone, especially in this wonderful new pressing, makes Milanov's Norma a valuable sound document.  Jennie Tourel is a youthful sounding Adalgisa (which cannot be said of Ebe Stignani on the first EMI studio recording)and she makes a lovely presentation here.  Frederick Jagel, while certainly not the greatest tenor of his time, is infinitely superior to Kurt Baum, whose seventeen year Met career still remains a mystery to me.  The reason to treasure this recording is the sublime Milanov, whose Norma here is a noble and heartfelt interpretation. Her Norma is certainly worthy of a place among the more celebrated and famous versions of Callas, Sutherland and Caballe. If anyone is interested in how Norma was sung in the pre-Callas days, or has ever wondered how well Milanov sang Norma in the 1940's, this recording is wholeheartedly recommended.


title: I love how the core stays intact

text:
This is everything I want in a pineapple slicer!!  It takes a little getting used to.  If you go too far, you cut clear thru the bottom.  I love how the core stays intact, so when you pull the slicer out, all you have are rings of pineapple!!  I love pineapple, but hate the mess of cutting it up.  This takes care of that problem!!

* I received this at a discount in exchange for an honest review


title: Simple, tuneful songs

text: This CD offers musical versions of key talking points of the Abraham-Hicks conversations. The music is soothing and not complicated, having mainly guitar and one track vocals. Francine Jarry has a nice voice and is genuinely enthusiastic about the Abraham-Hicks message in these performances. Nice for quiet meditation.


title: High production values, but kind of vanilla.

text: This is the second of Francine Jarry's albums that delve into the philosophy of the Abraham-Hicks conversations. It is more complex and instrumentalized than her last album, with multiple vocal tracks and songs that feel more like phrases strung together than thoughtfully written songs. Some people may like this style of album. The music is not bad, and there are plenty of different musical styles explored in all of the songs. There is a section at the back of the album where Abraham speaks, so some may find that to be a bonus. I found the music to be kind of vanilla, so that's why I gave it three stars. It was a gift for a friend, and he was really interested in it, so your mileage may vary. I really prefer the simplicity of her first album, but that one may not appeal to everyone.


title: We have enjoyed this CD very much have played it most days ...

text: We have enjoyed this CD very much have played it most days very enjoyable enjoy listening in the car it eases any tension from the traffic.


title: Relax & Unwind with the classics

text: I am always looking for CDs to use when I want to go to sleep and really relax. This selection is very good to relax with , either sitting and listening or for peace and quiet to lull you to sleep.  Because it is a Readers Digest product , you know it will be good quality and can be trusted.  It lives up to it's title.  Try it for good listening and perhaps good sleeping. Great buy because there are four CDs and well worth the money.


title: Great! I listen it every day

text: Great! I listen it every day, it came sealed , all brand new ,I love her


title: Great! I listen it every day, it came sealed


title: Great new music!

text: Great CD.  We went to one of Christopher Cross’s concerts and he played a couple of songs in this CD and I just had to buy it and as always I was not disappointed with his new music


title: Just A Memory No Longer...

text: The album is quite good, actually two albums in one.  The themes from the "Unforgiven" have rolled through my memories for years, and now I own them digitally.


title: A favorite

text: There are two versions to this cd. Some difference in the songs. I have the Norwegian one, and find it very poignantly beautiful. Quite a selection of varied pieces on it, including Pie Jesu, and pieces based on works by Chopin, Piazola, Borodin and others (don't know if these composers added the words to be found here). All in all, very lovely.


title: I was glad to find it again

text: I have had this CD before but it got ruined..I was glad to find it again..It is one of my favorites..I came in real good condition.


title: Five Stars

text: great


title: Five Stars

text: Best military band record ever made!!!!


title: ZBB, a great addition to my collection

text: If it has Zac Brown on it, I want it!  A short CD but well worth the price  If you love Zac Brown, you'll like this


title: Five Stars

text: What more can you say.  It is Elvis.


title: Great Music

text: Heard a few songs that I had not heard in years. Great purchase. Thanks.


I have known Jo for several years, She is a wonderful beautiful person who's energy is captivating and soothing. She has had several Chakra workshops in our area and I have attended the workshop numerous times. I believe the work on our Chakra's is never done, and I find Jo's approach to explaining Chakras very understandable and she makes it very approachable. She uses her Chakra Goddess paintings to assist in explaining the Chakra Goddess energies and the Chakras. She creates a safe, loving healing environment and her directions in the meditation are clear and her soothing voice makes one eager to follow her guidance. When Jo came out with the Balancing the Chakras- Mediation's by Jo Jayson CD, I was overjoyed. I can now have the Jo Jayson Balancing the Chakra experience at home, in between her workshops. Her soothing voice and calming, healing energy translate to the CD seamlessly.  This was a wonderful tool I use regularly to further my spiritual path and I recommend it highly to anyone who is interested in balancing their Chakras.


title: One of my favorite CD's

text: Harmonica, human voicing, upbeat music.  Not all songs are the soft elevator music but rather, something you hear at a nice, upscale,and quiet social evening.  This CD is rare and took me a few years to find it.


title: Great performance ... substandard conversion to SACD

text:
Sviatoslav Richter's recording of the Well-tempered Clavier is my favourite rendition ... I prefer it to even that of Glenn Gould. So, this is not only a five-star performance, but amongst the very finest that exist, and the best that I know of. The merits of the performance are already well-known, so there does not seem any real purpose in giving such a fabulous and well-known performance a star rating. Rather, the purpose of this particular release is its transfer to SACD, apparently directly from the master tapes ... which brings one to the sonics.

These recordings were made in analogue in 1970 -1973 on a Bosendorfer at Schloß Klesheim in Salzburg ... tuned about a half-semitone higher than normal pitch. They have always had an unusual resonant sonic ... I have seen others who have complained about it ... but I have always found the sound quite ethereal, and rather well-suited to Herr Bach. So what does SACD do for it?

The answer is .... odd things. The sound on my original redbook CD release is more raw, more natural, and oddly closer to a natural piano sound than the SACD release. The SACD version sound is sometimes clear, and sometimes muted, and it has unusual piano harmonics. Sometimes, the voicing of parts seems peculiar, or that something is missing. Or sometimes it seems that one part (usually in the mid-range) has unusual clarity, but the other parts are out of balance. The bass line is often emaciated. I couldn't understand this. Then, I listened with headphones ... and I noticed that whereas the original CD version is VERY hissy (unpleasantly so with headphones, but perfectly fine listening with speakers), the SACD version with headphones has almost no hiss whatsoever. And that, I suspect, is the clue to the problem. This is not just a raw transfer from the original analogue tapes to DSD ... Rather, it has been de-greased, wiped with disinfectant, anti-mould and decongestant. To my ears, it sounds rather like the dubious EMI re-releases onto SACD: something that has been so severely over-processed, nuked and radiated ... that the sound has become 'weird'.

For standard stereo loudspeaker listening, I much prefer my original redbook CD version: the CD version is vastly more natural and more balanced. For headphone listening, I do find the hiss of the original CD a problem, but I am not sure I would want the weird sonics of the SACD version either. Overall then, the SACD version is sadly disappointing. If you do not already have this set, I would go for the standard CD version: far less expensive, and far superior.

Presentation: 4 green Martian discs nicely presented in a standard 4-box CD case. The green SACDs are similar to those used in single-layer SHM-SACDs, but these are hybrids. The artwork design very nicely matches the original CD release I have. Notes are in Japanese, but track listings etc are in English and Japanese


title: You will not regret buying this album

text: This album is one of the greatest albums of all time. Perfect from start to finish. Been listening to mine for 20+ years!


title: my baby loves it

text:
It was hard to find music and videos for babies in spanish, especially good quality ones.

We started watching bits of these videos on you tube, and my baby (12months) loved the songs so much we just had to buy them.I wish it had a better description on amazon because when I first ordered it i was not sure what I was going to get but when it came in the mail I was very pleased. It comes with four audio cd's (lots and lots of songs) and a DVD. The DVD is great my son loves to dance to the songs and helps him learn about letters and animals in spanish.


title: Beautiful and fun

text: My family lived in San Juan when Raphael Hernandez died. This record was heard everywhere.  The beautiful music, superb musicianship, and grandly torrid lyrics are irresistible and gorgeous. I have a CD copy...which I don't see on Amazon, don't know why.  I highly highly recommend this classic, fun, luscious recording. Totally seductive. You'll dance, you'll sing, you'll have a great time.


title: OK. Was hoping it would have been more to ...

text: OK.  Was hoping it would have been more to my liking.


title: Great cd from excellent guitarist

text: Great cd from a very gifted musician.


title: Caveat emptor

text: This CD is supposed to consist of original recordings by Bill Haley and his Comets. The 12 tracks are all cool. When I looked up the Pickwick Music Group I found the following information disturbing. "The Pickwick Music Group was well known for its "sound-a-like" records which would often claim to be original, but had nothing more than in-house bands or singers covering". There is no way to tell if this CD is comprised of sound-a-like recordings or not. No info. is given in the CD insert. I like the CD and will keep it. I say buyer beware.


title: great cd

text: Enjoyed listening to this cd,  seller packaged item very well and shipped it fast.  Would buy from this seller again.


title: Sounds Great!  Nice use of surround speakers.

text: The orchestral parts sounds especially good.


title: Simply an extraordinary sermon on the size of God

text: This is the best sermon I think I've ever seen. The DVD has a ton of subtitles which suggests I'm not the only person, English speaking or otherwise, that thinks so. Faith overcame my need for logic but this sermon fed both my head and my soul...Louie is awe inspiring and more importantly, God's use of him for this message is obvious.


title: Made progress solid, fun, and easy!

text: The Suzuki CDs are notoriously too fast for those who haven't yet mastered the repertoire. For someone who's learning, playing with the accompaniment section at such tempi can lead to really bad habits, to say nothing of frustration. Especially given how long the beginner spends on "Twinkles," this CD makes that first, long step doable at whatever tempo the kid is at, solidly, and happily. I wish to goodness they had something like this (even just with two or three tempi) for the songs in Book 4!


title: Five Stars

text: Transports you to a peaceful place.


title: Five Stars

text: A beautiful and fun recording.


title: Five Stars

text: I've been looking for this album for years! Finally!


title: Five Stars

text: Product arrived and worked as expected.


title: I have loved Buddy Greene's music for years and so this CD ...

text: I have loved Buddy Greene's music for years and so this CD met every expectation I had of it!!!!!!  Great music and great service from Amazon and the supplier!!!!!!  Yay!!!!!!  Go, Amazon!!!!!!!


title: Five Stars

text: good arrangements


title: Five Stars

text: Good old hymns


title: Foot tapping and fun

text: Lots of classic songs.  You will want to sing along and tap your feet. I'd say go for it.


title: Addictively good music.

text: I can't stop playing this CD.  Great mix of easy going foot tappers on the one hand and thought-provoking songs on the other hand.  The vocals are great, and the band does a great job of not playing over one another.


title: Nine and a half hours of classic Oscar Peterson

text: I am really enjoying this set.  I am not an audiophile by any means, but the sound quality is good to my ear.  The packaging is very basic. There are 10 cardboard sleeves in a cardboard box.  All 10 sleeves have the same photo on the cover that you see in the Amazon listing. In addition, there are little tiny copies of the covers of the original album or album that is in that particular sleeve. Some discs contain a single album, while others contain two.  If you are fussy about packaging, this is not for you. But, if you would like to have over nine hours of classic Oscar Peterson, go for it.


title: If you're a fan of Mardi Gras Indians, get this disc.

text: This c.d. features Big Chief Smiley Ricks & the Indians of the Nation, and is difficult to easily find. Take the time to locate a copy of this c.d. as it features some great players, and has a good collection of songs, even one titled the same as the c.d.


title: If you find this disc, and like early Sun blues, buy it !

text: This c.d. has a great collection of early Sun blues artists, in their early years, and is a great compilation of people !


title: Beat The Boots

text:
This is likely a bootleg and only the bootlegger is making money. Instead, go here:

https://archive.org/details/lf1974-09-19.flac16

And download the show, in spectacular quality, for free. Everybody wins.


title: Fun, you need to enjoy Cheeses style

text: It's a lot of fun, but it can get old real quick.  If you like Cheese, you can't go wrong.


title: Entire LP contents available on two Malpaso CDs from Clint Eastwood

text: In his film "Bridges of Madison County" Clint Eastwood used four tracks from Johnny Hartman's 1981 Bee Hive LP, "Once in Every Life."  They are available on the soundtrack CD of that film from Malpaso Records, Clint Eastwood's record label.  The balance of Johnny Hartman's LP are contained in "Remembering Madison County," a companion to the soundtrack, also issued on CD by Malpaso Records.  So the entire contents of "Once in Every Life" are available on CD, just not on a single disk and not under the original title.  UPDATE Aug. 29, 2015:  Mosaic Records has announced its release of the entire Bee Hive catalogue, including Johnny Hartman's album, on 12CDs for $169.  They confirm that the movie soundtrack was a half-tone off and that the Mosaic release has got it correct.


title: Bonus tracks are amazing!

text: This cd is good retro sounding fun. The three bonus tracks are worth the price.


title: MISS KYLIE IS BACK!!!

text: YOU MUST OWN THIS CD IF YOU LIKE KYLIE...OR LOVE HER!!! THE B-SIDES R FANTASTICAL!!THE RE-MIXES...GROOVILICIOUS!!!


title: Great CD!

text: This is one of the best CDs I've gotten in a long time.  Well worth the price!!  Got a hint of how good they were from the beer commercial, but it's even better than expected.


title: Classic

text: Item arrived as promised.  Great collection of Belafonte classics, well produced live album.


title: Inspired Music!

text: I have been playing this CD for years and I never tire of hearing the great blend of music and nature.<br />It is very well done.

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title: Fun little album from Zanesville Ohio

text: The music is traditional Americans and the band is fun. The quality of the original recording was not great, they probably did not use an upscale sound studio.  If you like stringband music though, this is mellow with a capable fiddler.


title: Willie's First! Very Cool Christmas Present!

text: Gift for another musician. This is Willie's first album. What could be more perfect as a gift. The record and cover was 'as advertised', in 'very best' condition. Totally met with my expectations and I hope it will for my friend on Christmas morning!


title: Worst Hendrix CD release Ever-Crap on Top of Crap!!!!!!

text: This CD has been around forever and I can't believe that they are still suckering people into buying this crap. The sound is horrible and the performance (if you can call it that) is even worse. If you like totally drunk musicians playing horribly, then by all means spend your money on this crap. Yeah Jim Morrison is on it...but again it's a total waste of time and money. If I could have given this CD 0 stars I would have. This is the best example of what drugs and booze will do to you.


title: The CD music was fine but only 5 songs

text: The CD music was fine but only 5 songs!  It was my own fault because I looked at content and thought surely there were more than 5 on it.  Buyer beware.


title: It was great to fill in the collection and hear his music ...

text: I lost track of Ringo during the middle years of his solo music career.  It was great to fill in the collection and hear his music from that era.


title: A joy to see!

text: If you long for the way Christmas shows USED TO BE, this is the perfect way to remember them.  So happy I purchased this!


title: i miss you

text: i miss you dude


title: It's the Beatles

text: Saw these for sale or should I say Amazon seemed to know that I like the Beatles... go figure. I haven't actually listen to them, it would require me to hook my turn-table up. I'm sure though they will sound great. I think these are more for the collectors.


title: A snazzy must-have for every Liza fan!

text:
Despite this album failing to chart, I'm personally a big fan of it, and I think just about anyone who loves Liza or who appreciates the early 60's beat sound will probably feel the same.
In contrast to Liza's first album, which was mostly slow, soft songs, the majority of It Amazes Me is a far more upbeat and perky-sounding album. Sure, there's still a handful of the softer songs ("My Shining Hour", "It Amazes Me", "Plenty of Time", "Shouldn't There Be Lightning?"), the vast majority of the tracks presented here feature prominently galloping bongo beats, flaring blaring horns, an expertly placed electric guitar that is neither too loud nor too subtle, and belting vocals throughout.
A personal favorite of mine is the very first track, "Wait Til You See Him". I could listen to that song on repeat for days and never, ever tire of it. "I Like The Likes Of You" is an extremely cute track - it's scripted in such a way so as to make it appear that Liza was continually stumbling over her words in nervous uncertainty, even though it was intentional. The result is a song that echoes the sweet innocence of teenaged puppy love. Similarly, "Looking At You" seems to be filled with all that teenage angst that almost all of us fell prey to at some point in those tender years.
Although this album was meant to appeal to a teen audience, I think it appeals to both young and old alike. A must-have for your collection!


title: Don't miss this! Original tunes. Professional musicians. Worth every minute of the listening.

text: Fabulous! Original songs that could go to #1 on the folk rock charts.


title: Welcome addition of an unknown composer to the recorded repertoire

text: The singing is excellent, but does anyone know why this particular ensemble always features shirtless guys in strange poses on their CD covers? Just a little unconventional for classical music recordings.


title: Great voices, class acts, few as good, NONE BETTER

text: Dislike not even in my vocabulary with the Moody Blues. I miss Mike Pinder, and Ray was not as lively, but always, an original—voice and flute were just perfect.


title: great

text: great


title: Awesome Lisa edition

text: Very cool Lisa edition. Came w/4 pics of Lisa. If you’re a hardcore Blink or just love Lisa it’s worth getting. Also available in the other girls 👸🏻🖤💖


title: It’s our second copy!

text: Loved the CD. This purchase was a second copy after hearing her perform in Nashville.


title: Five Stars

text: Lovely! Made my mother with Alzheimer smile.... Songs her grandparents once sang to her I'm sure!


title: His Highness At His Finest

text: Before Purple Rain took over the world, there was 1999, Prince's 1st double LP. At the time it was a funky festival of frenetic pop and rock and R&B and probably a little jazz in there if you listen hard enough. Already a masterpiece across five decades, by adding the outtakes many of which went on to become bigger songs in subsequent years, 1999 becomes a must have for music lovers, an encyclopedia of popular music and should be taught in music classes throughout the world on how one man made such an amazing piece of work.


title: Under rated Dave effort!!!

text: Great in every way except the beginning of Cruise To Harlem which has a bit of drag in the master tape which is obvious to anyone who is a Cassidy fan and listens for perfection on these releases. Other than that it's great. I have a bootleg that sounds just as good that came from the original Japanese LP that doesnt have the drag in it and sounds like it should. Why RCA can't fix this I'll never understand. Anyway I'm gkad to see it released even though it's a limited one.


title: Skillful arrangement of over 100 classical music pieces

text:
I got this frim the library and am so pleased with it!
Each piece features a first-rate artist with state of the art sound engineering.
The arrangement of the pieces is outwardly alphabetical,
but each piece complements or contrasts or is otherwise related to the previous piece.
The cycle starts and ends with Vienna classical music and Bach,
and in-between it wanders through Russian, French, Polish, Spanish, and even a little bit American music.
It is over 407 minutes listening delight!


title: Everything I thought they wud b n More!

text: Everything I thought they wud b n More! Cant wait 2 order more has the built n marker n everything


title: Five Stars

text: Expensive by most standards but a beautiful recording full of love and inspiration


title: Long lost friend found

text: Many years ago my husband and I went to a sixers game and the give away was this cd.  Moving, changing cars or what have you; we lost the cd.  We tried for years to get it again with no luck.  Recently, my husband said he found the cd at amazon and we have been "gittin' jiggy wit it" ever since.


title: 2 Sides to Every LP

text: Could be the soundtrack for a Bret Easton Ellis novel. There are odes to cars, The Cars, Raquel Welch and Michael Douglas. The standout tracks are "I Told Her on Alderaan", "Steel Your Girl", "Dream Cars" and "I Lust You" featuring Cate Le Bon. The album seems to fluctuate between dance-pop (Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals influenced) and hip-hop (Boom Bip influenced), and the rap tracks don't work quite as well, although most of them are at least fun to listen to the first time through. "Sweat Shop" becomes downright annoying after a few listens though. I would hope that the next project from these guys focuses more on the Gruff material, and less on the hip-hop side of things. The cover art seems appropriate as well, and should give you an idea of what to expect.


title: Great Album, very nice recording and bonus live cd

text: I never listened to Rush very much when they were in their heyday, so I don't know much about their music. Several of my friends really like the band, so I have started to buy their most popular CDs to see why. I recognize several of the tunes from this CD (no surprise), and on listening to them carefully (i.e. not over a car radio with road noise), I understand why. Their music tries to say something, and does a good job of it. I like the CD very much, and expect to buy more.


title: Stunning Christmas Music

text: This is one of my favorite Christmas albums.  I have listened to it for many years, and can't get enough of it.  Jay Welch is a former conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and there is a similar big-choir feel with this recording of the Jay Welch Chorale.  Choral music doesn't get any better.


title: Dmitri Hvorostovsky had the best voice of this and any other century.

text: Luckyday1236 is a great seller! Very helpful and nice. Regarding the CD of Dmitri Hvorostovsky, it is absolutely sublime. It has most of his best songs, but above all, it is a pleasure to listen to that unforgettable voice. I think he had the best voice of any singer of this and past centuries. Not Caruso, not Pavarotti, not Domingo, not anyone can surpass Dmitri's voice. How very sad that he died so soon, but at least he left us his recordings so we can enjoy listening to his angel voice any time.


title: and we all LOVED "In Freedom's Cause

text: I have four girls, and we all LOVED "In Freedom's Cause." Just yesterday, they were asking if the next one will be out before our next road trip! Thank you for producing such family friendly and inspirational stories in such an exciting way.


title: Great album with a strong performance by Carl Weathersby on Guitar

text: An excellent album by a dynamic group, featuring a guest appearance by Carl Weathersby, blues master on guitar.  carlweathersby.org


title: One of my favorite albums.

text: Love the album only hated that my poster was folded instead of inside a tube so it has folds


title: very nice thank you

text: everything came as described and in good condition


title: Plastic cover shattered

text: The outside of the package was fine but the CD plastic front and back were shattered and crushed.


title: Good Buy!

text: I have had this on my Tomcat for a few years now and I love the convenience. It makes concealed carry (especially in warmer temps) easier. Shooting with the clip on is somewhat uncomfortable, but it did not affect my shot placement. If you have to use your firearm for self-defense, it will be the last thing on your mind. It fits very well on my firearm and does not affect the shooting process.


title: pleased

text: already had the tape, so just wanted the cd for playing in the car. pleased with delivery time & product.<br />this music is fun and fresh!


title: I was very pleased with it

text: This was a anniversary gift for my parents who collect Terry Redlin. They were absolutely thrilled to get it. It was shown at their party and they received many compliments on it. It was packed well for shipping and came on time. I was very pleased with it.


title: Very nice job by Mr Cross!

text: I saw Mr Cross last month in concert.  He played some songs from this album which I liked, so I bought it.  I would describe it as very sophisticated .  Nice jazzy guitar and arrangements.  Recommended!


title: Great

text: Great !!!!


title: Get this record!

text: If you like Vince Guaraldi’s stuff for the Peanuts shows, you’ll like hearing him in this different context. The vibraphone really grows on you!


title: Harken to the Faeries

text: I found this album in 1978 while traveling through England, and I still listen to it. Using some audio tricks (such as drums played backwards, tracks of verying speed) but mostly through adroit imagination, Newman brings his listener through one night in the faerie woods. Each track blends into the next, creating a coherent musical narrative. Highly environmental, mythological and modern, this album is a delight.


title: 12 Months CD great listening pleasure!

text: Great CD.  Heard it on NPR RADIO and downloaded it.  Track 12 can make you cry if you're in the mood.  Too bad amazon site doesn't let you listen to a sample like iTunes


title: how horribly disappointing

text: I must say I was totally dissapointed in the direction this album took.  This album is all 17th century romantic poetry spoken over halfhearted,  uninspired piano music. It is almost insufferable if you compare it to  previous beautifully dark albums like PSALMS FROM INVOCATIONS Unless you  are a drama major and like 17 th century romantic poetry spoken aloud.  this album is DEFINITELY NOT FOR YOU!


title: NOT Blue grass genre

text:
very disappointed, given his roots & earlier music really hoped i would have some great Bluegrass music

Not So with the 4 tracks on this CD


title: One of our favorite CDs

text: Every song on this CD is uplifting and inspiring.  Don Francisco has been a favorite of ours for a long time and this includes some of his best works.


title: Tossed-Off Madelines

text:
I've been a longtime P. J. Harvey fan, a person who really appreciates that bone-rattling vocal power that, to be honest, scared me a little the first time I heard "To Bring You My Love".  Lately, at least in the last 10 years of so, I've noticed that, while it's clear the "Queen of Death Grunge" is changing her style, she's releasing a number of albums that seem filled with, well, filler.

As for this platter, I'm impressed by "Black Hearted Love", a song that possesses a hard edge that is oddly different from several other varieties of the P. J. Harvey hard edge.  Then the disc moves past "Leaving California", stunningly akin to her album "White Chalk", and then into a series of songs that really could have profited from a little-to-a-lot more work before their final recording.  We already know Harvey can shriek, whine, sputter, yammer and howl.  That's already a given.  But little samples of her doing this don't seem particularly enlivening or enlightening.  While I'm all for rawness, skeletal rawness seems amateur, much less than what I've come to expect from Harvey.

When we get to "Pig Will Not", all the overly dramatic notes about this being based on the poetry of Baudelaire had this poet ready to hear it good.  But nope.  Just more screaming.  Of course, Baudelaire is famous for turning his back on his audience, something considered an insult to audience in general when he did it in Victorian-era France...so maybe Harvey is turning her back on us, her audience, and has simply decided to try as hard as humanly possible to insult those of us who cannot be insulted no matter what she does.  To be honest, some of it reminds me of the time I busted an abdominal muscle and sat in a hospital room screaming, the morphine up to 11 and the pain up to at least 13.  Baudelaire is also famous for dying his hair green and waltzing around the red light districts of Paris--then writing poems about Madelines, little bird-shaped cookies readers are compelled to associate with dreary streetwalkers in the cold cold night.

But OK.  I'll live.  I bet if Harvey and Parish really applied themselves to these songs, determined to give listeners what listeners deserve, we'd have a real bear here.  We don't.  Not even a bear claw, the kind we find in doughnut shops here in America.


title: Beautiful CD - Lovely piano improvisations - Never gets old

text:
This is the only LP that saw the light of day from the very talented Zig Mantel. It was released on a small, but artistically big-time label Proxima, run in the 1990s by Ken Mazur, who also produced this LP. That label also released CDs from Guire Webb, and a few others.

It's a gorgeous collection of piano improvisations, which range from moody to uplifting. It's NEVER cheesy, and often very complex and brooding, but totally listenable. It's a great CD to pop in to listen to while you work or are doing other things around the house. It never fails to create a relaxing mood. It's a little Satie-ish, in that it can be 'background' music, but when one listens to it closely, there are all sorts of wonderful passages to find!

What I know about Zig is that he was/is a postal worker in New Jersey, not far from NYC. He takes/took the bus to work every day, which is where he draws some of his inspiration. He is also a painter, and created the original art used for the CD cover.

Buy this one if you like beautiful solo piano and you won't be sorry. One day they will be gone for good. Maybe one day we will hear a new Zig LP!


title: Daisy Chainsaw fans - take note

text: This is where at least SOME of the members of Daisy Chainsaw wound up. GREAT vocals as well! I love this singer!!!


title: absolutely fabulous! rely on Darryl!

text: honest description of record & cover condition.  it is in really good shape and wow is Bing's voice dreamy!  included with my delightful record, was a letter from the sender Darryl, about his selections as well as information for care and needle replacement.  love small business supporting other small business.  will definitely be a repeat customer of his


title: Great

text: Great


title: great band!

text: Wow!  What an incredible album.  Strong from start to finish and there is not a weak track on here.  I heard it first at [...], where they played a few tracks.  It has been on my Ipod constantly since I bought it.  Very much in the Styx and Journey mode (earlier days), but the band I would compare them to would be Enchant.  They are not as heavy as Dream Theater or Threshold, but the musicianship is tight and the vocals soar.  There is a "story" to the songs on the album, and that is detailed in the liner notes.  I highly recommend this album.


title: great memories

text: just pure listening.  My era of rock and roll


title: Great Jazz-Rock Fusion.

text: Owned this album in late 1970's.  Recently gave away all my LP's to one of my son's and several friends.  Had this one burned to a CD and still remember it note for note.  Beautiful music and once again an all time favorite.  Sad that so few ever have heard it.


title: Four Stars

text: Bought it as a gift for a 10-yr old boy who really likes it.


title: Would not recommend

text: Was awful.  I've had free hypnosis put together better.  The voice was irritating, I think from being choppy and not flowing thereby allowing you to relax.


title: Music was nice

text: The music was so loud I had trouble hearing the singer.


title: Beautiful recording

text: There is nothing I disliked.  All the songs are beautiful and I really enjoyed hearing Melina Mercouri sing.


title: Lotusflow3r is a wonderful CD. If you ever hoped that Prince would ...

text: Lotusflow3r is a wonderful CD.  If you ever hoped that Prince would make a CD that consistently highlighted his rock side, this is definitely a must.  I haven't yet listened enough to the other 2 CDs (Elixir and M. Sound) to critique them, but Lotusflow3r alone is worth the price of admission.


title: very nice..

text: Very, very nice...thank you so much.


title: Last CD from this band? Hope not!

text: Worth the wait for this one! Econoline came back with a bang!


title: Nobody But Me  &. LOVE  CD  2  Album Bundling  Michael Buble.

text: I removed all songs  except  "MY KIND OF GIRL- THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU-I WANNA BE AROUND".  On the "Nobody But Me" CD  the other songs  did not have Michael's  voice as I know the sound of it.  The  CD. "LOVE  is Ok


title: A new artist emerges!

text: The album art is a bit confusing. I think it is meant to convey a frozen Han Geng that is thawing in the warmth of the love of his family and friends and homeland. The album is so full of the feeling of beauty, freedom, rebirth and love that it is very uplifting even without English translation from the Chinese. i received my first copy as a gift and I have gifted another with this copy. It is an excellent Spring gift.


title: So full of feelings

text: Every track is special. Many tracks have their own MV's on utube and it is easy to find english translations of lyrics online, but the translations are almost not necessary. Han Geng's voice is just as emotive and mesmerizing as it was on his first album in 2010. He does use a small amount of English on this album, and he uses it to great effect. He truly is an international level artist.<br />The title as shown on the photobook is Hope in the darkness. I would advise a new fan to read about his public life on Wikipedia in order to understand better the lyrics, but they are universal enough to be appreciated without. Every track is a winner and the music is as danceable as one would expect from a professional dancer which he is also.


title: Excellent music from a little known artist

text:
I had the opportunity to meet Matthew and his band in Zanesville when they played at a friend's party. He gave me a CD and I have since played it over and over again until I nearly wore the grooves out. The music is noticeably country, but it had many other influences in it included reggae and blues. The lyrics are excellent, the harmonies very well done, and the melody memorable.

I heartily recommend this CD, especially Tonight, You Made My Beer Get Warm, and What I'm Living For.

Track Listing:
1  I'm So Blue
2  For the First Time
3  Tonight
4  She Moved Back to Georgia
5  You Made My Beer Get Warm
6  Sam
7  For Crying Out Loud (I Gotta Know Now)
8  Trying Not to Love You
9  Mama Baby Take Me Home
10  What I'm Living For


title: read the review

text: Clairdee is the best female jazz singer in the country. This CD is a must for all music lovers.


title: Great album!

text: Southern Accents In The Sunshine State helping to round out my Tom Petty collection.<br />Great album!!


title: Background informtion on many songs I like that was done by many artist.

text: A very good CD WHO wrote many songs that many artist sang.


title: Dead !!!

text: Love the Dead on any music.


title: Great product and service

text: Great product, fast delivery.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent product, fast shipping


title: I love it this CD

text: I loved this CD! It is such a mood changer. It's relaxing and you can't help but start to dance in place. I loved to play it as I am getting dressed to go out, but need to make sure I don't make my self late! My daughter went to Paris years ago and brought home a CD and I loved the sound. If you are a classic movie lover, you will recognize the music. Hope to find another one just as great.


title: Expectations met

text: CD came when expected. No complaints.


title: Awesome cd!!!

text:
I have been listening to this cd alot since I've had it! I love it! He has such a wide range of sound with his singing and the message in his lyrics are awesome too!
My only complaint is this: I so love the sixth song on the cd, but there is a very high pitched 'tweeking' sound at different points during the song! I don't know if it's just my cd or if it's on all the cd's?!?
But regardless, I SOOO LOVE IT!!!


title: Very hard songs to find

text: I like very much Mocedades style and also their songs in spanish early years are something special I recommend this album.


title: Great CD

text: Quick delivery exactly what I ordered.


title: Love these!

text: Love these! Nice and heavy and stack well. Closer to a silver dollar size so makes picking them up easy. Fun coins!


title: Wish I could find this one again.. lost it years ago..

text: Was an interesting double cd recording of some songs that had a nice sound to them.. Maybe one day soon someone will come up with a copy or reprint it?


title: Master Artist of Baroque Trumpet Literature

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Since the late 1960's, I have collected MHS recordings including all of Maurice Andre's (MHS) vinyl LP recordings.  Of all his solo recordings, this may be Maurice Andre's definitive recording of some of
the most challenging (especially range, endurance & style) Baroque Trumpet Literature - the Michael Haydn and Leopold Mozart Concertos are beyond most trumpet players & teachers.  The master executes these solos with his signature sound, precision & graceful style.  Andre is accompanied by
an orchestra of "world class" musicians.  This recording is a master class in listening regarding "textbook" performance practice of Baroque Trumpet Music.  And of course the MHS (Musical Heritage Society) lives up to its reputation delivering a high quality recording.


title: Great introductory hip-hop album

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I'm lucky enough to be indirectly affiliated with this artist and with the first couple of listens, the album is really well put together and everything sounds on point. Out of 5 stars, I'd rate this 4+/5 as of right now. I won't rate it a 5/5 simply because that would mean it's a 'classic' and 'classics' need time to circulate and just continue to grow in popularity as well on the listeners. There's a lot of underground hip-hop artists out there that I would classify as great emcees and this dude is definitely on his way, if not there already.

Keep up the good work, Poizun.

-danny @ BX


title: An Excellent & Comprehensive Collection!

text: The Greatest Hits of Whitney Houston is excellent and a comprehensive collection of her hits across the decades!


title: Cosby

text: The service getting them was very good.  Love Bill Cosby's standup routines and I have been enjoying them very much


title: Five Stars

text: Nice product. Thanks


title: very beautifully sung

text: I absoulutely love all of the songs on this album!


title: LIVE WITH DW3

text: I had the oppurtunity to see DW3 at BB Kings in Universal City Walk in California. They were simply A W E S O M E !!!!!!!!!  Unbelieveably Awesome.... The dad to one of the three lead singers hopped on stage, strapped on his bass guitar and got down with his bad self with the group....then, as if that weren't enough, the wife of the bass player, and mom to one of the three leads singers, hopped up on stage and sang her heart out....... It was truely a great evening having the opportunity it sit and listen to DW3....... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD........


title: Five Stars

text: My husband was very pleased


title: Five Stars

text: Love it!


title: Freedom Highway

text:
Once Heavy players on the San Fran ballroom scene with a Moby Grape guitar vocal interplay never got around to finishing an album. First eight recorded in Nov'69, next five March '68. Still in print just hard to find thru Swiss label RD.

  1  Chico (Smoke el Ropo)  5:32
  2  Give  7:55
  3  Don't Look Back  4:54
  4  The Waltz for Prime Tunas  4:44
  5  New Connections  6:32
  6  Heaven Train  2:32
  7  Loretta  5:53
  8  Real Eyes  5:03
  9  Head in the Fire  4:28
  10  Be My Friend  4:45
  11  Black and White  3:34
  12  Reese Returns  3:40
  13  Spirit Passing 'Round


title: intriguing

text: Saw this postmodern African American women power trio open for the currently reformed Iggy and the Stooges. They held their own and rocked hard. Great tight bass driven tunes, Guitarist and bassist trade vocals. Nice funky bottom, tight drumming, and nice guitar nuances, they are onto something and given the right breaks could be big. They have got good songs, good vocals, good playing. This is a nice raw punky funky hard rocking Cd(also available thru myspace).


title: Bought it in Iceland

text: This is a collection of very interesting songs in a wide variety of styles from medieval to contemporary. I am finding that I like Icelandic music very much.


title: Great mood music.

text: I love their music.


title: Great Band

text: This is a nice surprise! 'Liking this album more than their last one, Maneuvers .  Love their hard driving power, take no prisoners sound.  Nice recording and their good live too.


title: Day ver

text: It was exactly the one I was hoping for. I got the day version. It was a gift to my best friend since her bias is Baekhyun. Everything was in perfect condition


title: Not the eurodance you love

text: This is pretty much all the eurodance classics by DJ Bobo with different raps and slowed down with less focus on his best feature, the melodies. Nearly all the mixes are done by King&White so think of this as the David Guetta fear. DJ Bobo album. And for some odd reason, the original radio edit of Chihuahua is thrown on here. I have no idea why.