title: GOOD DRIVING MUSIC, ESP IF LOOKING AT WESTERN LANDSCAPES

text: ALWAYS LIKED THE THEME SONG FROM THE TV SERIES THAT I RECENTLY TOOK A LOOK AT.  WAS JOSH BROLIN EVER THAT YOUNG?<br />I WAS STATIONED AT A USAF BASE IN PHOENIX WHEN THIS T.V. SERIES STARTED.


title: It's the best! Keep playing it!

text: Like almost every song. Just really like Hoobastank!!


title: Love it 😀

text: I love the songs. Want to get his newest CD but  explicit lyrics warning. Too bad. I love the one song I did hear from it.


title: Good songs

text: I remember the hit songs. Didn't realize how much David Lee Roth screetches. Like Sammy Hagar better as their lead singer.


title: No defencts, disk and case intact without blemishes

text: I absolutely love this album.


title: Dig The New Tracks

text:
As a general rule, I don't get behind bands re-recording their past songs/albums, but this is one of those rare exceptions.  I was lucky enough to take a chance and snag The Ghastly Ones' first album when it came out, but it has since gone out of print.  It was on Rob Zombie's very short lived Zombie A Go-Go Records.
The Ghastly Ones kinda disappeared and went into a kind of hiatus, but resurfaced years later with a new E.P., then a new album called Target: Draculon(great album by the way).  Unearthed came out about two years after, and on the album they have re-recorded most of the songs from the first album, and a few from the E.P.  I'm guessing a big reason for this is because their first album has been unattainable for quite some time.
The new recordings are great though, and sound just as punchy as the originals.  They are actually one-upped because of the addition of organ player, Captain Clegg.  Clegg's contributions make a big difference and add to the kitschy, Munsters-esque, horror surf vibe these guys have finely crafted.  Definitely more atmosphere with the organ added.  No dialogue skits on this one either, though I didn't mind those.
But all in all, if you dig surf, if you dig horror surf, and if you want something to set the mood for Halloween(or just any damn month!), this is an excellent pick.


title: Five Stars

text: Great cd


title: Good

text: Nice CD


title: Not bad!

text:
This release is quite funny, but as other reviewer noted, it is less related to beatles, more to rockabilly and early beatles style, which was anyway infused by chuck berry and other U.S. composers.

This CD causes good laughs and smiles, but definitly not a disc you will take with you on the lone island (and for that price???)


title: Great gift, great songs, good service

text: One gift in a Christmas package, it was a hit


title: Creepy and engrossing.

text: Excellent retelling of the story. The radio play format suits Lovecraft very well.


title: You gotta listen to this guy

text: Great music by a wonderful person


title: Good Music

text: A mix of slow ,romantic, and funky sounds. All great musicians.


title: finished my Interludes collection

text:
Couldn't find my original 4-pack of Interludes CDs that I got at Costco (may have been Price Club at the time), so I came to Amazon to see if I could find them. Luckily I did find my originals, but that was after I noticed this 5th CD. I so love this series, that I didn't hesitate to buy this one.

I love listening to these when I'm stressed and need to relax, or if I'm having trouble trying to sleep. My wife uses them at work (preschool/daycare) to help the kids fall asleep during nap time. I will say, though, that my end all favorite will always be the Thunder & Rain album.


title: Wonderful!

text: Love I! Brings back memories when I was a kid.


title: A must have for any YES fan

text: Bought as a gift. But I do own a copy myself. Very pleased with everything on this CD. The quality is very good.


title: Excellent song.

text: No dislikes.  Buy if you are a Teddy fan.


title: Expensive

text: For adult son with special needs. He LOVED it!


title: Great version.

text: I like Michael Shayne. Nice change of pace. I love this version. Wally Maher did a great job. This version is light hearted to an extent. It can be gritty. This is my opinion. The movies with Lloyd Nolan were fun but I can't see him as Shayne. The Chandler version isn't for me. I would rather listen to Philip Marlowe.


title: Decent version.

text: I bought this because I like Vincent. Excellent actor. I do not Wahlberg or Olmos. They try too hard IMO. Schiff is pretty good. Never saw him as a bad guy.


title: Top of the world in greatness

text: I love this album. I have gotten 5 BTS albums this year. It is almost all I listen to now. They are all very good. There is no such a thing as a album less then the best with BTS. They are world class on the top of the world great! There are many Kpop artists that I love. I have many CDs. Some of my other favorite kpop artist are in the military. How will I cope when all my favorites are producing albums?


title: I love this music!

text: I would have bought only E if I was aware E had all 8 hit songs on it. I bought M then A after all M. A. D. & E were available.  I gave M & A to a Korean/American friend. She was very happy with them and I didn't need duplicates on some of the singles. I love E more than any other Kpop CD I've gotten....or of ANY CD I have ever gotten. It is my favorite. I have listened to Kpop for 6 years. I have tried to follow the Korean Charts. I watch and keep track of what is playing on Inkigayo and sometimes Music Core. I love many groups. Big Bang is my favorite. I have learned more and more about Big Bang. I never get tired of watching them. I wish that we could purchase a DVD of these songs containing all 8 music videos. I would love that!


title: More great Ronnie Dunn music

text: More great songs from Ronnie Dunn.  He continues to put out music that I like to listen to.  If you like any of his previous releases, then you will like this one as well.  Highly recommended.


title: Selah is the best!!

text: I look forward to every Selah cd! They have a great sound and their music is so uplifting. I just keep listening to the great songs.<br />Love them!


title: Five Stars

text: love the song


title: Five Stars

text: came ahead of time my daughter loves it!


title: Very pleased with the record

text: I have searched Amazon many times looking for this record. I grew up in Maryland and Face Dancer was a Maryland Band in the late 1970's until about 1982 that released two albums on Capitol Records. The first offering This World was more hard rock and was a great record. This record had some line up changes and the sound went to a more power pop rock sound. I was very pleased with the seller of this record, it came in a nice box padded so the record would not get damaged and arrived before I expected it.


title: long time in the coming

text: Every time I have ordered any of Jackie's cd'dvd's somethimg happens I don't get them. Well today Heaventy Christams came after three weeks delay. Was told the dvd was damage in shipment. I have seen PBS and loved it. This little girl is without words. If not already she will be the best singer in the world we live in today. The best way to listen to her singing is with headphones. Close your eyes and she will take you to a better world.


title: Romanian-born British operatic soprano Nelly Miricioiu is fabulous!

text: Nelly Miricioiu, sounds very similar to a younger Maria Callas...and in 1975 she won the first prize at the very first Maria Callas Grand Prix in Athens.  The recording is fabulous overall...


title: Interesting rendition of Donizetti

text: A Chinese orchestra, two Chinese singers and one American and an Italian conductor sung in Italian and dialogue in English.  An international piece indeed.  Great acoustics and singing, not exactly my cup of tea however...If you like Donizetti in English, then this is for you.


title: Great recording of Callas early in her career.

text: I wish that I had been there when it was recorded, I am certain that it was spectacular.  The only negative:  the sound quality...they engineers did all that they could, but the sound is just OK hence 4 stars.


title: Not a good opera.  Singing and conducting is fine.

text: Another opera is typical of Siegfried Wagner one with convoluted story and music that just does not fit the story.  He was a competent composer who chose to write mediocre operas in the shadow of his fathers greatness.  Two stars for the singers and the conductor who had to sing this uber-mediocre opera.


title: Beware of this particular version.

text:
One track on the right channel and one track on the left channel...the tip off is that the entire ring has only 7 discs rather than the usual 13 or 14...it is like the release is a pirated version.

I returned and will look for another release of the 1953 Krauss ring.


title: Vintage 1956 Recording by conductor Joseph Keilberth

text:
Albeit a monaural recording of the Chor un Orchester de Bayerischen Staatsoper, Müchen, it is a fabulous recording of one of Strauss less famous but outstanding works.  This recording has 16 tracks on the first CD and 18 on the second one.  If it has been remastered, it is an early attempt to take out some of the hiss and other recording noises.  The voices are fabulous, but not stellar and it is well performed.

Maestro Keilberth did a great job.  Perhaps this will be the subject of a new remaster.  If so, I will purchase a copy.  This review pertains to the one in the photo in my personal critique.

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title: Four Stars

text:
It is a good recording that needs to be remastered.  From the quality of the sound, it sound as if it may be from the 1940's or earlier.  There is no information regarding that on the cover.  It was however recorded in France.

That being said, it is enjoyable.


title: Five Stars

text: Absolutely love it.


title: Five Stars

text: Taylor is awesome! Absolutely love it.


title: Brad

text: Can't wait to see him perform at the fair this summer


title: Five Stars

text: Love this cd of Buddy Holly.


title: Contents are LOVE, yet...

text:
4-star due to packaging..

I ordered on May 14th past midnight, and I received my item by May 16th afternoon! I appreciate the speed & content so much :)

The packaging was questionable.
Yellow bubble wrap - standard
CD already had a dent (small white dot in the first photo & the 2nd photo has a more clear view)
Poster - I am aware of it being folded, yet it looks like it was rushed & without care. Although I didn't expect much, it's still heartbreaking to see the boys' work be handled in such a way.

On a happier note, Jungkookie's card is wonderful!
I appreciate the CD's content, and I am happy to support the artist!


title: Excellent music

text: this is a superb CD.  The music is mellow and of the feel-good kind. I would recommend it to anyone.


title: I don't think these are from WLS

text: I believe these are from the latest gig Uncle Lar had (don't remember the station).  They sound old and not funny.  FYI.


title: Great music at a great price!!

text: Great music at a great price!!


title: Great album

text: This is a great album and yet of Chvrches 3 studio albums thus far this is probably my least favorite only because the other two are in my opinion slightly better.


title: Five Stars

text: Love all these selections!


RIP Robert Anthony Aviles. This music is some of the best instrumental music ever made. There is power in this music. If you ever get a chance, get a copy of this if you like instrumental music. It's one of the most unique mixes in the world.


title: Five Stars

text: Was exactly what I was hoping for.


title: Proclaimers CD

text: If you like the Proclaimers, you will enjoy this CD. Simple! In case you didn't know, The Proclaimers sang "Im Gonna Be (500 Miles)", made even more famous by the Shrek movie.


title: Bring it back to MP3 with properly coded files!

text:
Tommie Potts was an absolutely fantastic fiddle player, one of the best in Irish trad IMO, may he rest in peace. This collection of recordings is a wonderful treasure trove of variations and creativity that will delight any fiddle player to explore. He just does a quick twice-through for most tunes, and not many sets, so it's not intended for listening casually or dancing. Rather, this seems to be a library, providing the curious musician with a great depth to explore.  They didn't even bother with much in the way of recording quality; many tracks sound like what I might get if I recorded someone on my mobile phone.  But you can definitely hear what Tommie is doing, and get an appreciation for his creativity and virtuosity as an Irish fiddle player. I bought this as an MP3 download, but it does not seem to be available anymore as MP3. Probably because it was not encoded properly. Several of the MP3 tracks burst into fuzz noise at the end, unfortunately. I'm tempted to buy this in CD format (which should certainly work properly) and encode it myself so that I can have a proper collection to study.

If you're looking for an introduction to Irish traditional music, you should probably look elsewhere. If you're deep into ITM and haven't heard Tommie fiddle, then you should definitely check this out. Track 23 is a really awesome original slip jig that Altan recorded on a recent album, the Poison Glen, and if you want to hear it from the original author, this may be the only way!


title: Five Stars

text: Love it


title: Nice mix of the Blues

text: Blues, forty-two tracks of the blues, a nice mix and a good introduction for the beginner, at a fair price. Some of the songs are really great, and hopefully the purchaser will be encouraged to go to the original CDs available: Muddy Waters, Elmore James, etc.


title: Five Stars

text: Great!


title: NOEL GALLAGHER ON DRU

text: I have not heard this CD.,but it has OASIS songwriter NOEL GALLGHER on drums.....WHO HAD HEARD THIS?  IS IT ANY GOOD???? email me  mattberliner@hotmail.com


title: German + Antarctica = Ova Looven

text: This cd is by the band Ova Looven, not Antarctica. But as it does have Antarctica members, its great. like a more upbeat, electronic version. A good, fun buy


title: The Amazing Jester Hairston

text: Met Jester in 1975 and sang with him in a workshop.  So happy to have this recording.


title: Great book, so so reader.

text: I am an English teacher and I have taught this book for several years.  The students always love it! It is like war poetry.  O'Brien challenges the way that we think about truth and stories.  My students (especially the boys) always love it!  I, personally, dislike the reader on this audio version.  He gives voices to characters that changes the way that (I believe) O'Brien meant for them to come off.  I told my students this before we started the novel this last year, but they all seemed to like the reader.  Maybe my perception of the characters are too static!


title: Disappointing purchase

text: All songs are not full, they are cut and without the final. You can listen it, but it interrupts at 3/4 of the full length of the song.


title: Disappointing

text: Nor what I expected at all..


title: test record extrodinaire

text: Not so much for the music itself, but a very detailed and documented recording to evaluate the capabilites of your two channel system. Highly recommended as a test tool and to some extent for the symphony.


title: Another Great OAS recording

text: Not particularly a fan of Pedro Vargas before this, but the homage was wonderfully recorded and my copy came nearly mint. Thanks!<br />Add this before it's gone forever if you enjoy tenors.


title: Oddly two channel

text: Like most early stereo recordings there is a strong bias toward left channel and right channel while sacrificing center imaging. That said, the music rocks and Ellington laid down some righteous tracks on this one. If you can appreciate the period, both in music and engineering, get it, sit back with your favorite libation and enjoy.


title: Zappa considered Varese a mentor

text: Do I need to say more? If you like the complex music of Frank, then this ought to be on your record shelf. Highly rated record by others, but not one to play with any regularity. It's a tough listen, but if I recall the sonics were certainly at least A-.


title: A+++++ sonics

text: There are several editions of this recording. The white vinyl is most valued by collectors, but having heard both the black and white vinyl, I can not hear any difference. This is a great drum set reference recording. There is a section on Moliendo Café (track A1) with drummer Wayne Phillips which is huge and taut. Charlie Byrd is excellent and the music is enjoyable throughout. If you can easily play 45 rpm recordings on your TT, get this one and wow your friends. Would refine the rating to a 90/100, not perfect, but no slouch.


title: Surprisingly magnificent

text: This recording may have languished in my collection for 5 or more years, but now that it's been discovered, it will be a regular show-off selection for my audiophile friends.<br />My copy is the Capitol pressing with the rainbow label. Sonics ought to be a measure of excellence. Give it at try and I am sure you love it. The guitar work is first class, of course.


title: Positive transaction, thank you!

text: Enjoyed the music.


title: Strange But Great Series Of Old  45's

text: Another Lux & Ivy Cd To The Collection


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: Five Stars

text: This album is freaking cool, I can't get tired of it. 10/10


title: Five Stars

text: good


i listen to this cd every night while going to sleep. i love all the hymns and don moen sings beautifully.


title: A favorite song.

text: Wanted a cd of "OUR SONG" from 58 years ago. Very pleased to have this.


title: They were terrific! The CD is spot on with the songs ...

text: Saw them live two weeks ago in Sebring, FL.  They were terrific!  The CD is spot on with the songs they did live.  a great CD to have!!


title: Excellent all around!

text: Excellent all around!


title: Old is not necessarily a bad thing

text: I happened to be a big fan of the group when I was a teenager. They were ahead of the Motown groups and brought the SOUL sound to popularity. All I can say is this CD sounds better than the original recordings. The original group members are all back in place and for being in there late 60's can out sing any group in present time. Age, if anyting has made their voices richer and more emotional everytime they sing one of their hits . If you don't think Little Anthony and the Imperials sound better on this live CD you are not a true lover of the music they gave us back in the 60's. Many groups are never as good as the studio versions, but The Imperials are the exception to the rule. They sound FANTASTIC and you will not be disappointed when you hear this live performance.


title: Very excellent collection!

text: Absolutely fantastic! I couldn’t be happier with this set.  To hear E.G.Marshall again set up the program and end it, is a wonderfully delightful trip back in the time machine to when I was a teenager.  It is as good now as it was back then.  And on some of the shows are clips of other things, like a news report from back then. The price was more than amazing, way cheaper than any of the other places,you might find something similar.  If you enjoyed this back then, you owe it to yourself to bring back the memories.  And if you haven’t heard it before, get ready for some excellent tales in the macabre. . . Pleasant dreams!!!!!


title: Very pleased with the cd

text: Very pleased with the cd.  Although like the other reviews said it's not the same soundtrack as the DVD, but it is very enjoyable like the DVD.


title: Three Stars

text: more air pudding for the wife


title: Shaggys Best Album Yet

text: This is the last in the Trilogy Great Album 2 End the series on This is his best in the set The Only Song Didn't care for was the last track it was 5 minuets of basically nothing really would of liked to have had the bonus track but had to have a hard copy J bung it hard on the track he was on and DJ Clay did a great job on the beats Everyone Should get this album I think everyone that loves old school hip hop would get in to this album


title: Buy This If You Can Find It

text: Good Album Great Price


title: TOP PURCHASE

text: VERY GOOD. EVERYTHING IS OF TOP QUALITY


title: Highly recommended.

text:
Bought this cd months ago. Friends of mine are free-improvisers. Most of the musicians playing are names i know, and i got a
never stopping curiousity for this approach to music.
I'm so happy for listening to this orchestra. Its a wonderful cd. Free improvising without pre-planned outcomes.
I admire the brave men and women who make this their genre.
I recommend this cd for everyone.


title: This CD as the rest of this series has one ...

text: This CD as the rest of this series has one classic track after another.  Until recently I didn't know this CD even existed.  If you don't have it, buy it.  Not a typical oldies album with the same songs in it repackaged.  Get it before the price gets really out of sight.


title: Loved this album very much

text: Frankie Randall is a very under rated singer.  He never achieved the stardom of a Jack Jones or Perry Como.  That said, he was an incredible singer and these songs written by Steve Allen proves that.  Loved this album very much.  Have played several tracks on my radio show.  I am going to start looking for other Frankie Randall CD's.


title: Great music from some very great musicians.

text: I saw the film and having grown up during the late 60’s, I finally got the back story of some of these tremendous musicians. If you’re like me, you’re going to live this.


title: Great relaxing music!

text: Absolutely love this cd!


title: Waterboarding for your ears

text:
While Mike Love certainly spares no opportunity to claim credit as both a composer and the driving force behind the success of the Beach Boys, any songwriting contributions made by him here are virtually nonexistent.

This vapid drivel masquerading as an album was recorded before any sort of autotune was in wide use so his nasally whine caused dogs two blocks away to begin howling as if they were being eviscerated by a lawn mower, which was still preferable to listening to this. In fact, a prostate exam from Captain Hook would be preferable.

In fact, before I ever put this on again, I'd prefer to put on a thong made of barbed wire, and allow King Kong to repeatedly give me wedgies so vicious that my head hits the ceiling over and over again. Perhaps the ensuing trauma would make me forget "Looking Back With Love" ever existed.


title: Waar blijf mijn cd Ik wil het graag hebben Gr ...

text:
Waar blijf mijn cd
Ik wil het graag hebben
Gr Waidy


title: Five Stars

text: Thanks


title: Five Stars

text: Thank you


title: Five Stars

text: Tanks


title: Five Stars

text: Fast Shipping Good Deal A+++++


title: Five Stars

text: Brother Johnson (The Very Best ) Two Disc'..can't go wrong with 33 Great hits!! A must buy!


title: A great collection to have'

text: Its a great collection to have various artists old school ballads from the 50' & 60s plus a DVD Video is also included.<br />I can't imagine anything better then this Trio (BOX SET) collection, and most important the clarity and quality. 5 STARS


title: Superb Album

text: This album is up there with the best greatest hits and live albums ever.  It is up there with Marvin Gaye's Greatest Hits, Bonnie Rait's On the Road album,  Bob Dylan's many Greatest Hits albums, and up there with best of the best JJ Cale Live.  Tracy Chapman's quavering voice sends a chill down your spine, gives you goose bumps on the back of your neck, and puts you in a soulful mood.  The whole album is fantastic and the final song 'Stand by Me'  would make Ben E. King proud.<br />I picture Tracy Chapman singing in Boston at an MBTA station, maybe with a cup.  I see her at the many coffee houses and small venues polishing her craft in Cambridge and Boston.  And I can't help but think of her journey, her ride in the Fast Car.


title: Relaxing and Enjoyable

text: This Cd is made up of great melodies, perfect for relaxation. The tracks on the album capture the escence of the Chinese style of music which is expected, judging by the title of the Cd.


title: Relaxing and Beautiful

text: This is a very good compilation of classical music that is soothing and relaxing. The tracks I enjoy the most are: "Gymnopedie No 1", "Reverie", "Entracte From Carmen", and "Pavane." I recommend this Cd to anyone who enjoys classical music.


title: A 60s masterpiece of Exemplary Folk-Rock.....

text: Unarguably an Highly influential album, that wasn't a commercial success..With It's effects still being felt even today amongst certain Folk/Rock musician circles. It's album as much as ahead of it's time, as it was the unlikely paring of 'Folk' & 'Rock' under the one roof. "Andmoreagain" eschews heavy guitar, for tempered acoustic & wistful violins, sounding like pared-down country-rock. "Bumming in the Summer" is psychedelic rock the way 'Jimmy Hendrix' would envisage, with attitude to spare, spiky Guitar solos and so very nearly as Vital as Jimmy's work. But the real calling card, for which continues to seduce new listeners is the acoustic guitar, brass horn, spaghetti Western-esque stomping of "Alone Again or", with singer "Arthur Lee" theoretically taking 'No Prisoner's' with the bands forever eternal calling card.  If you're thinking of picking this album up anytime soon (As I did several months ago), remember that its roots are as much entrenched in Folk sensibilities as it is in psychedelic rock (with the variety of psychedelic, blues, Jazz & flamenco influences running strongly throughout the album), and you'll see why its still as relevant a foot note in music now, as it was back then.....exceptional.


title: Traditional music.

text: Smooth mambo music. I enjoyed the music.


title: Happy 10 Year Anniversary!

text: I absolutely love this cd! I partic gladly like "Million Dreams". Most of the songs on this cd are some of my.favorites from Susan. Her God given  vocal talents are fabulous!!


title: File under: contemporary, yet listenable

text: Zahnhausen is too me one of the more intuitively appealing of contemporary recorder composers. He's just on this side of far out, and pretty far out if you compare him with quasi-neo-baroque composers. His music is brilliantly played on this disc. Warmly recommended.


title: Awesome harp guitar solos

text: We love Andy Wahlberg's works whether they are comedy or something more relaxing like his solo works. Outstanding songs, a little disappointed in how this was recorded though. Lots of 'pops' from sliding the fingers on the frets, but still enjoyeable if you can overlook them. Anything from Andy is awesome. My personal favorites are Emmet's Rising and Brandywyn from others albums. Andy is even better in person here in Naples Florida. The Village Pub Thurs. - Sat. if you get the chance. He's a blast.....!


title: back in the 70's eary 80's

text: I love this CD.The songs are very good. My favorite song is 'You light up my life' and 'Lady'. A very romantic CD,. yes.I love to listen to love songs that I grew up with.`


title: Spectacular

text: This CD just barely edges out "Operation Mindcrime" as my favorite Queensryche CD.<br />Geoff Tates voice is awesome.  The song structures are pretty simple, but I think thats were the elegance comes in.  The production is top notch.  No doubt about it, this is the best produced  Queensryche album.  Lyrically, the songs are full of meaning and just  wonderful.  Every time I listen to this CD I hear something new.  Unfortunately, this CD was the last of the great Queensryche albums, as  "Hear in the Now" just didn't cut it, and I really haven't  developed an opinion about Q2K.


title: Josh always delivers

text: It's not even released yet, but based on Josh's previous work I expect this to be one of the greatest Christmas albums of all time.


title: Excellent recording

text: First, the other reviews on Amazon are not for this recording.  I am reviewing this Corelli recording.  As far as I am concerned, this is the way Werther should sound.  Massenet is too often performed in a bland, reserved manner.  Corelli sings this with the passion the role requires.  The sound is surprisingly good.  There is no libretto, but you can buy one through Amazon.


title: Wide selection of songs

text: Wide selection of songs - all well done.


title: K-Real

text: Excellent purchase! Excellent Artist who brings out the truth so young people out there will stop allowing themselves<br />to be merely entertained and become edu-tained!


title: K-Good

text:
I purchase K-Rino CDs exclusively for my husband, he is a Die-Hard Fan.  I must say, this brother must do a lot of
research in order to discuss the topics in his CDs.  I am in my 60s and know of the relevance of this young man's info.
The young people need to turn from the trash played by today's so-called rappers and listen to one who is telling
them to keep their eyes on the real deal out here and forget this smoke screen that's being thrust are them!


title: Five Stars

text: Completed my collection


title: A Must-Have for Music Library

text: I totally agree with the others who pray that this beautifu album will be reworked for release on CD. The sooner the better. I, too, will buy it in a heartbeat; not just one but I would buy a dozen to give to all my music loving friends. Please let us know how this can be done!


title: Music for anyone - not just Spencer Day fans.

text: I don't like this CD, I LOVE. This has got to be the best CD he has put out (to date). The songs give the listener a feeling of actually being in Los Angeles. The song involving the Ghost of....Well, it left a chill down my spine. Worth the investment.


title: Polished Performance from a Seasoned Campaigner

text: This is a well produced DVD from a BBC filmed McCartnery concert from 2007 in the Roundhouse Theatre in London. The concert delivers what you would expect from someone who has been doing a steady job for 50 years - professionally delivered and a wealth of well-known material make it imposible for McCartney to disappoint. The production is thin on several numbers - the guitar sound goes missing from Band on the Run, for instance - and some of his lesser known or newer numbers sound formula driven rather than inspired songs, but he does do all-right for a 65 year old. Certainly pleasing for his fans and a reasonable collection of songs both Beatles and post-Beatles.


title: A great primer for personal history preservation!

text: This book is a treasure trove information on the art of personal history, full of great tips on preserving family memories for generations to come. With wonderful vignettes gathered from people from all walks of life, you get a template for writing your own stories. The CD is a great source of inspiration, too!


title: Five Stars

text: Perfect recording of a beautiful Mass.


title: I miss Gregg Diamond

text: The vinyl was in very good condition.  The songs were fair.


title: Kaempfert at his best

text: This is a fantastic set of CD's.  Smooth trumpet style, and just a pleasure to listen to.


title: Excellent book!

text: Well written. Fascinating book. A page turner.


title: Five Stars

text: wonderful!


title: A stunning collection

text:
This beautifully packaged set devoted to the late Spanish songstress Rocio Durcal will be a must for any fan. The only downside to this collection is that you must purchase both volumes (one and two) to get a complete look at her career from 1977 until her death in 2006. If you only purchase one, however, be warned that you will want to buy the other set.

Volume One contains 12 albums originally released from 1977 to 2001 and spreads them out over 13 CDs (1992's "El Concierto...En Vivo" takes two discs). The sound quality is uniformly outstanding, and all the discs appear to have been remastered. As far as I can tell, 1977's beautiful ballad collection "Una Vez Mas" has never been available on CD, which makes the set even more valuable for fans. This disc includes a gorgeous Spanish version of Peggy Lee's "Where Did They Go," which gives you an idea of the sophisticated material that Rocio could handle. There is also the 1981 album "Confidencias," which is impossible to find at a reasonable price.  The set also includes six of her Juan Gabriel songbooks, which are all are outstanding. The package is rounded out with a DVD of the '92 concert that shows Rocio in great form. The set includes a 12-page color booklet with copyright information and album photos, plus liner notes.

Volume Two follows a similar format, as it covers 1979 to 2004. There is no overlap to the sets, and it's hard to figure out the logic as to why a particular album is on one set versus the other. For example, volume two includes four more Juan Gabriel collections, including the 1997 "Juntos Otra Vez" double album the two recorded together. "Amor Eterno," her most famous Gabriel album, also can be found in volume two. Volume two also boasts two wonderful albums recorded with Marco Antonio Solis ("Si Te Pudiera Mentir" and "Como Tu Mujer"). Also found in volume two is "Hay Amores Y Amores" (1995), which produced the classic single "Como Han Pasado Los Anos." In terms of rarities, volume two features 1983's "Entre Tu Y Yo," another disc which doesn't appear to be available on CD outside of this set. There is also a DVD of 2002's "En Concierto Inolvidable," which is even better than the concert featured in volume one. Like the first set, there is also a 12-page booklet with information on the discs and liner notes.

The only downside to the two sets is that if a fan likes only her latter career, for instance, you still need to buy both sets. It would have made more sense  to present her early career on volume one, then her latter career on volume two. But the producers didn't do that, so you will feel pressured into buying both sets. It also would have been nice to see a disc of rarities, such as tracks she cut with other artists that didn't make her own albums (her work with Roberto Carlos and Jose Jose), for instance. Still, if you want every album Rocio Durcal made from 1977 to her death in 2006, these two sets are a must.


title: Mijares' first eight albums for Capitol/EMI

text:
This an excellent little box set from Mexico: It contains the first eight albums that Manuel Mijares recorded for EMI/Capitol in Mexico, from his 1986 debut "Sonador" through 1994's "Vive En Mi." Only a 1990 collection recorded in Italian is absent. All the discs are presented in miniature album sleeves with the original artwork reproduced. The sound has also been remastered, so the older discs sound better than they ever have.

The set covers Mijares' most productive and commercially successful years, so you get such classic hits as "Maria Bonita," "Siempre," "No Hace Falta" and "Soldado Del Amor."  He has a big, soulful voice -- at times, he is reminiscent of Tom Jones. But his taste in material is more consistent, and his albums are very solid and contain little filler. The boleros collection "Maria Bonita" (1992) and the hard-driving pop-rock disc "Ecadenado" (1993) are probably the two strongest albums in the set, but everything here is worth a listen.

A few minor drawbacks: Other than a sheet containing copyright information, no liner notes are included. And any inner sleeves originally included with the individual albums are not reproduced, only the back and front covers. And a few non-album bonus tracks from the era would have been nice, such as his Spanish-language cover of "Beauty and the Beast" with Rocio Banquells. But those are minor quibbles; this is an outstanding set devoted to an underrated performer.

Here is a list of the albums inside the box:

1986: Sonador
1987: Amor y Rock and Roll
1988: Uno Entre Mil
1989: Un Hombre Discreto
1991: Que Nada Nos Separe
1992: Maria Bonita
1993: Encadenado
1994: Vive En Mi


title: AP3

text:
It appears this album has slipped off the face of the earth. I managed to buy the last used copy here on Amazon for the bargain basement price of $45, and it was worth every penny. The brains behind this album is the younger brother (Dan Albert) of Klayton Albert -- the brains behind Celldweller and Scandroid. These two collaborated on Argyle Park and AP2. Denial is the second (and final) album written, performed, and produced by Dan Albert aka LVL aka LEVEL. While a bit more ambient than Level's first album (Devil's Advocate), Denial is still really, really good, and if you're a fan of the Celldweller sound, I highly recommend you pick it up...

...if you can ever find a copy, that is.


title: Powerful

text:
This is not a hard-core rock-album like some of Reznor's previous works. In fact, the two weakest tracks (in my opinion) are the only two that explore his techno-metal roots. However, if you're looking for a surreal trip into the mind of a genius, then give this a try. It's not his best album, but compared to much of the music offered up by the over-caffeinated, morning-zoo, pop-culture, radio-world at our finger-tips, this is pretty d@mn good! The album increases with strength as it progresses even as it mellows, and by the end, you'll be adrenalized by the power of Reznor's music, tone and lyrics.

And as the Beastie Boys once prominently proclaimed, "you can't fart on that!"


title: Iron maiden forever.

text: Excellent product and service.  A great buy for any iron Maiden fan. A real classic album. And a rare picture disc. Awesome.  I love it.


title: Fantastic Set of Three Great Songs Plus a Bonus Instrumental Version of the A-Side

text: This is an amazing single. The A-side is fantastic. Then you get a beautiful vocal B-side, a lilting and haunting instrumental composition, and, to top it all off, an instrumental version of the A-side. You can really hear a lot of nuance in that version that the vocals obscure. A tremendous value for the money. I will definitely check out more from this band: they know what they're doing.


title: Great cd\dvd

text: The CD is awesome, but the DVD is even better!


Great to crank up at zero-dark-thirty in the morning. #7 is just enough time to have a cup of coffee and warm up the car engine.


title: unavailable DVD US version amazing compilation of songs & duets, the very best Flamenco artists

text: This a fantastic compilation of songs and artists the very best of flamenco moving performances w/feeling and passion. My favorites: Desde la azotea, ya no quiero ser w/Miguel Pineda and dime que me quieres w/Orozco


title: Relaxing CD

text: Very relaxing CD, I play it when I can't go to sleep.


title: Beautiful work!

text: This cd is wonderful with beautfiul lyrics and a mellow sound. I find this gentleman to be a musical poet with heart wrenching lyrics that are unique and touching. It is a beautiful work of Art.


title: He has a beautiful voice

text: Love his music


title: No one better!

text: The spirit "jumps off " this cd right into your soul.  Ralph and his band have done it again. No one can sing "old time country gospel" like Ralph.  It was listening to Ralph that opened my heart to Christ a few years back.  I am now going to attend Luther Seminary in the Fall to fulfill the calling given to me.  I have heard many people have come to Christ by the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to Ralph and expressed in his singing.


title: Nice

text: My sister loves it


Came quick. The box was a little dented but I’m not to disappointed. Watching it was so great


title: Brilliant business philosophy!

text: Inspiration for anyone starting a new venture, not just network marketing.  Teaches the components for any successful career.  Notes from a master.


title: True Talent

text: It is very refreshing to find such a wonderful pop cd amongst the ... that the media throws at us.  You definately can not compare Willa to any other pop diva, she is just too different.  That is what makes this all the worthwhile, so go get this cd and you won't be let down.


title: would be better if they provided the workbook as a PDF on one of these CDs

text:
its all very well having a bunch of drills - but with no workbook, its difficult to tell what your progress is.
The workbook is important because you need the prescribed exercises with the number of words already in the margins (plus questions to test your recall and comprehension), to gauge your improvement.

I've bought the Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics DVD (45 mins, okay but only two drills on it), but no workbook came with that - nor with the EWRD 'Quick Start Guide' (15-minute promo, don't waste your time and money!).

Ho-hum...


title: An interesting mixture, with some unexpected stuff thrown in.

text:
My favourites are: "The "I, Robot" Tragedy" - the story of his giving Bob Shapiro a proper dressing down (bravo, I say).

"Mailing Labels" was interesting, and it contains a similar argument about magazine advertising that I'd recently read in a Gloria Steinem book ('Moving Beyond Words')

"Demented SF Movie Harangue" contains some sobering commentary about the rise of misogyny in cinema.

An interesting mixture, with some unexpected stuff thrown in (being on Reagan's subversives 'hit list' in the 80s, having his life saved by Steve McQueen).


title: good stuff, with some unexpected food for thought at the end.

text:
There's a moving piece on the death of Norman Mayer, basically Ellison reads out An Edge In My Voice: Installment #54 (19 Dec 1982). This was very educational for me, as I'd never heard of this incident.

My favourite piece was; "Did You Really Mail A Dead Gopher To An Editor? " which is basically laugh-out-loud funny. Ellison pursued a pretty intense campaign when a publisher breached a clause in an agreement, and the rights to his book should've reverted to him (they published anyway, and the story is his efforts to get his book back).

Jeez, you don't want to get on his wrong side.

But bravo to his persistence!


title: Thorough

text: Debussy’s best known pieces are on the first two discs. They are well played, but could use more dynamic contrast. This playing is a bit less atmospheric than I expect given Debussy’s reputation.There’s a trove of little known (to me) pieces which are a nice treat.


title: Two Stars

text: Great music. Half the discs were damaged, even though listed as 'very good'.


title: Puzzlingly Ignored!

text: During the 90's only '1. Outside' is better. Bowie's cover of Cream's 'I Feel Free' is one of the best covers by anybody, ever. The album was recorded right after he married Iman in 1992, and this is some of the most genuinely upbeat music he's done. Produced by Nile Rodgers (Let's Dance) that is jazzier than usual and shows little, if any, concern for commercial success. Not to mention some of Bowie's best deep, warm baritone. Great Bowie that is not well known, but don't miss it.


title: Another very good addition to my library of Christmas music!

text: Here you will find a varied selection of seasonal music sung by a talented singer... put another log on the fire, put this disc on the player, sit back and enjoy! ☺


title: Great choral versions of Welsh songs!

text: Another good collection of Welsh songs performed by very good choirs.


title: Re recording. The reviews do not describe this album, but the orignal. This album is not that

text: Rerecording, not the original. Picture posted does not belong with this album or the reviews


title: Not the original versions

text: Unfortunately these are not the original versions. Even though the sleeve art makes it appear they might be. Too bad, I'll keep looking. But if you like this kind of music it still looks pretty good


title: Magical

text: Excellent cd. Mancini is exceptional as always.


title: Great music, but only includes 1 cd

text: This product would have been what I expected if it did come with the two cd's.  However, it only comes with Volume 2...... shame.


title: Five Stars

text: excellent set


title: Great cd

text: the cd is in good condition and delivery service was prompt.


title: Four Stars

text: I like this cd and delivery service was prompt.


title: Real Gem from the past!

text: This record is a real gem from the past. I wish it was still in print or even available on CD but the good news is that you can get it on ITunes. John Sellers has a 25th anniversary release on ITunes and it is incredible. So my review here is for the music! The songs are in simple sing-a-long chorus and the format is upbeat worship in a sort of messianic formula. Hand clapping; hand raising experience! I can be down and listen to this record and the blues melt away! Praising God does it! The medleys are great. I think Paul Wilbur wrote the first medley: Praise the Lord Oh Jerusalem!


title: Lush orchestration!

text: My parents had this record when I was a kid. I loved it. Great orchestration. I understand that Axel Stordahl worked with Frank Sinatra. Listening to this record will transport you to the tropics!


title: Quite possibly the most well written album in the last  thirty years!!

text: The late great Mark Heard was one of the most underrated songwriters in music. He touched many people right where they stood. I would say that "Second Hand" (his second to last album before he died), has something for everybody: clever and insightful lyrics that any Dylan fan could appreciate; melodic hooks that any Beatle fan would love; the topics covered in the songs touch about every issue in modern day America. One of the things I really love about this album is the almost Bach-like combinations of instruments. All rootsy and raw. He even turns the Beatles' song "I'm Looking Through You" into a song you could square dance to! Amazing album. Buy it!


title: Five Stars

text: Great collection of music...each piece flows into the next! Most relaxing read trip music ever!


title: This Soundtrack Makes You Smile, Pardner

text: Wonderful, nostalgic soundtrack from one of the all-time great Western-film parodies.  Although this is a review of the soundtrack, I highly recommend the movie for its pure entertainment value:  Tom Berenger at his best and funniest, with an outstanding supporting cast including Andy Griffith, Sela Ward, and Marilu Henner.  Saddle up, buckaroos!


title: Five Stars

text: Amazing and flawless, as always - Kristeen sounds like nobody else, and nobody else can approach her.


title: Five Stars

text: Flawless record - V the Volcanic.  VOL-CAN-IC. NOT 'volcano.'  Would someone please fix this?


title: Good

text: This was such a good band back in the day. I wish they had made more albums like their first two.


title: Five Stars

text: Why so much? I had this tape back in the 70's...should have kept it!!


title: Five Stars

text: Linda has the best voice I have ever heard. This album is great.


title: Beautiful Music!

text: I was recently in New Orleans and had the honor of hearing these beautiful women perform outside of Cafe Du Monde.  Their sound was soothing and such a joy to experience.  I was so happy to purchase their CD and am anxious to share it with others.  I wish them much success and hope to see more CD's in the future from Mother Tongue.  Thanks ladies.


title: The worst of the worst

text: The worst of the worst.  Not one positive rating for good reason. He denies making the album to Brian Wilson's face in 1989 Campfire sessions on you tube.


title: It's a CD

text: Works great.


title: Yet More Collectible Herrmann Music from the Classic Hitchcock Series

text: Yes, it's a second set of Bernard Herrmann's soundtrack music for the Alfred Hitchcock Hour. A heaven-sent gift for lovers of the Master of Suspense and the gifted composers who worked for him. And this time around it's three CDs worth of music instead of two, making it a complete collection of BH's work for the show. Get this limited edition while it is still available. Good evening...


title: More Dark Gold from Bernard Herrmann

text: Soundtrack music from the AHH. More Bernard Herrmann music. Unavailable until now. Limited Edition. Need I say more than "Good Evening. I'm off to order Volume Two..."


title: Five Stars

text: Love Elvis Gospel !


title: Can’t even chew them

text: Flavor is delicious


title: Wow!

text: The recording is a techicaaly superb production.  Brendel's technical ability and mastery of pianism is on rich display.  Schubert's Impromptus Opus 90 and Opus 142 rate with the finest, most tuneful of his composition.  Everthing that Schubert wrote, whether explicitly so or not is a song and these 8 Impromptus are among the best.  I have enjoyed the cd several times already and it has pride of place in my collection.  I expect to return to it again (and again).


title: Five Stars

text: Love it


title: Beauty in Sadness

text:
With this wonderful lead-in dialogue, backed by various sound effects, begins the second installment of a remarkable story, The Garden of Crystalline Dreams. There are a total of three Love Poems for Dying Children - Act I - Reprise, this album - Act II - The Garden of Crystalline Dreams and Act III - Winter and the Broken Angel. They are all similar, so you can buy one, or if you like you can get all three. The music is what I would call dark, romantic, melancholic music, also known as darkwave. It is slow somewhat mournful music, reminiscent of some of the music from Phantom of the Opera.

Autumn Tears consists of a nucleus of Ted and Erica (last names not given) on Act II and an additional female singer, Jennifer. Various keyboards seem to be Ted's instrument of choice, varying from song to song, some with an organ, while others utilize a piano or harpsichord sound. The arrangements are lovely, the ladies have beautiful voices and the overall effect is exquisitely interesting. The music has to be layered as it sounds much to lush to be possible from one musician. Of course there are sound effects, like birds or wind to add to the overall effect.

When I listen to Act I, I think it is my favorite, however, when I listen to Act II, I think the same thing and so-forth for Act III, so I guess I don't have a favorite. All tracks are outstanding (some more than others) and it is hard to single out any special tracks because the tracks seem to run together as a package standing together rather than separately.

I always marvel how some composers such as Ted can visualize in their head what something will sound like. Ted seems to be very good at it and I find his music both alluring and inspirational. As the title of these three works would imply, the music is sad, dark, ethereal and atmospheric, but also beautiful.

This kind of music you can sit and absorb every note or it could easily be used as background music, while reading or studying as it will not intrude onto what you are doing. Although the music is dark it is not necessarily dreary. When I listen to it I feel somewhat uplifted, like I'm walking through a lovely formal garden with fountains, sculptures, flowers and large mature trees and shrubs. This must be a labor of love because this music is not for the mainstream masses but, if exposed to it, I'll wager a surprising number of people would appreciate it, if not be enthralled by it.


title: Historical Symphonic Power Metal

text:
Hastings 1066 is a concept album about a historical event, which is kind of a historical event in itself. It is about, as the title implies, The Battle Of Hastings in 1066 AD between the invading Norman army, led by William the Conquerer, and the predominately Saxon defenders of King Harold II. The battle was very close and circumstances (like the fact that Harold's army had fought another major battle two hundred miles away, only nine days previous) and other events helped William win. In England it is acknowledged as the last time an invading army won.

The invasion was apparently precipitated by a broken pledge, whereupon the king previous to Harold II, Edward the Confessor, had promised the throne of England to William I(William the Conquerer) when he died. The dying King ostensibly reneged on the deal, eventually resulting the Battle of Hastings, by a royally(pun intended) [angry] Duke William of Normandy. The good Duke was obviously a poor sport.

Now let's talk about this wonderful musical experience Hastings 1066 and the remarkable band that made this magnificent album.

Thy Majestie is a supremely talented group of musicians from Italy. Their musical inclinations, like most young Italian musicians, lie with power metal. If you know anything about heroic power metal you probably know that Italy has more power metal bands than grape vines or so it seems. You also probably know most of the heroic power metal albums being made are concept albums(those which tell a story) and, in Italy especially, the story is usually about some fantasy subject. Some popular power metal album titles are as follows: Stairway to Fairyland, Power of the Dragonflame, Dragonlord, The Gates of Oblivion. Get the picture? So how do our imaginative, talented sextet separate themselves from the pack. It's brilliant, really. Don't do fiction stories like everybody else. Do non-fiction. It's so simple, with one stroke you have neutralized the competition. And while we're at it we'll add some medieval melodies, bring in a symphonic orchestra and a choir, gotta have a choir. Therion has a Choir. Rhapsody has a Choir. Yes, we'll add a choir. Well, talk is cheap and [nonsense] walks, but let me tell you Thy Majestie delivers.

Joan of Arc By the way, one interesting item thats not in the biography is their next project. They are currently working on another Historical Epic Symphonic piece about Joan of Arc. I can't wait.

Hastings 1066 contains all the possible nuances of power metal you could want; from from hard driving speed metal to soft melodic interludes. You say, you like variety in speed and intensity, it's there. you want the pomp and majesty of bygone eras, you've got it. How about those cheesy lyrics about dragons and goblins, sorry you can't have everything.

This music is worthy of comparison to the paragons of the genre; Rhapsody, Sonata Arctica, Dark Moor and Freedom Call. In addition their music is flavored with several "suites" as they call them, which are symphonic introductions, not to mention the inclusion of Operatic sounding choirs that remind me of Therion. In fact I'll bet if Christopher Johnsson decided to do an Epic Power metal project it would sound like this. Maybe this is the start of a new Genre - Symphonic, Orchestal, Operatic, Power Metal.

Songs

1. "Rerum Memoria" is Is a three minute Operatic/Symphonic overture with the choir singing in Latin.

2. "The King and the Warrior",3:26, is a true power metal song with speed drumming and heavy guitar work set to these lyrics, "Crowned in January of ten sixty-six, Harold was set as King, Formidable warrior a braveheart he is, William from Normandy.........."

3. "Echoes of War" 5:56, is a medium-fast tempo song with multiple vocals and heavy use of the choir."Edward the Confessor to Harold, Now on my deathbed I lie and when I'll fly on the black wings of Death you'll guide my reign......"

4. "The Sight of Telham Hill",5:52, a medieval and flute intro leads to a varied pace and very complex power metal number utilizing the choir extensively, "Near to defeat he should collide, with all Williams ardour before he dies, but his stubborness gave him the strength, to fight for a future gain.........."

5. "Incipit Bellum", 1:46, is another piece which showcases the choir, again singing in Latin.

6. "The Scream of the Tallefer", 7:30, is maybe the best song with a wonderful combination of sounds, textures and varying tempos. Magnificent use of orchestra and choir with power metal attitude. "Leave your hopes beyond the Horror, You fight only to survive, Raise your steels and pride!...."

7."Anger of Fate", 7:13, is a medium paced song, emotionally delivered by the vocalist - Dario with some choir backing and moderate instrumentation. "But destiny had already crowned his man, the Conquerer prevailed......"

8. "The Pride of the Housecarl", 7:20, on second thought, maybe this is the best song, a chugging beat with the wonderful choir leading with some solos and Dario taking over the lead. the music is so varied, lush and jumbled I can't describe it. Trust me this is a fantastic song. "The rout resounded around the hill, When the last troops had laid down their arms........."

9. "Through the Bridge of Spears", 3:48, Orchestra and choir assisted power metal, "Blow the winds of bloodshed their immortal chilling breeze,Widespread on the lands of Chalbec Hill..........."

10. "Demons on the Crown", 5:50, is a great finale, Power metal with a syncopated beat and very melodic choruses and of course the beautiful ubiquitous choir. "Bless my fallen men, Let me know my defaults to, Quiet my conceited soul........."

I'm not positive on the lyrics, they were very hard to read.


title: What the Hell is a Darzamat?

text:
Glad you asked. Darzamat is another of the ubiquitous Polish Phenoms that are starting to make a splash around the world. Darzamat (guardian of all gardens and woods), a quintet, includes Katarzyna Banaszak - vocals, Rafa³ "Flauros" Góral - vocals & lyrics, Szymon Stru¿ek - bass & midi programming, Krzysztof Michalak - guitars and Pawe³ Chudzicki - drums.

Unlike the other highly popular Polish bands, Darzamat has both a male and female singer like, but unlike, Lacuna Coil and that's not the only difference. Trying to describe Darzamat's music, is like trying to describe a cloud or a breeze or a sunset. Oh sure you can describe them in general but try doing it in detail.

Darzamat's music is not B&B but it kinda is. It's not Black Metal, but it kinda is. It's not Gothic, but, you guessed it, it sorta is. It's MYSTERIOUS, it's ETHEREAL, it's SENSUAL, it's ATMOSPHERIC and SYMPHONIC, with both enchanting female vocals as well as a Black Metal croak and clean male vox. And the melodies! Where do they get them? they're like nothing in the West. Sure, I hear glimmers of them from time to time like with Rhea's Obsession but not like this. They bombard you! This should get 5 stars just for being so unusual and sensual. By the way the band themselves describe their music as Black Art, curious!

"In The Flames Of Black Art", starts with a cello, very intriguing keyboards, rhythmic guitars in the background and some subdued growls from Flauros. Although there are lyrics, they are indistinguishable. This is virtually an Instrumental.

"Legend?" starts fast with drums and slows down, we also get some clean male vocals and joined for the first time by Kate's hypnotic singing, together with intriguing melodies, "Flauros" and combined with symphonic sounding keyboards and also calmer interludes. "I saw the tree at the night / Which with his colour was killing / the most sublime feelings in me

"Secret Garden" is a slower, more atmospheric song. "Hurry my steeds chased by the wind / Across the crystal meadows / Nobody will hear the piano of melancholy" After a keyboard intro Kate takes over, with the other band members sing back on chorus's. There are violins and a harp added for effect.

"Seven Golden Fires" an epic, probably the best song on the album, this medium paced song is over eight minutes of ominous symphonic melodies with Kate and Flauros taking turns. "Sitting by the candles / Before the mirror of my inspiration / I look at my mirror's picture / So who am I if there stays a mind of an / Inexhaustible mistery with me?"

"Theatre of Rapture" is similar to "Seven Golden Fires but at a slower pace. "Why do you rise me above the clouds / And I hear the voice of my lust / That I hid away from the light / Only desire can be the wind in my dreams"

"The Dream" Why do you rise me above the clouds / And I hear the voice of my lust / That I hid away from the light / Only desire can be the wind in my dreams "The Dream"" violins and keyboards and a buzzing guitar highlight this faster beat number. Flouros has the lead with Kate backing.

"The Storm" is an anthem, black metal style. Pronounced drums and ominous stringed instruments lead this very interesting number. "The storm, that the flames of black art have started / The storm, which has left the symbol of thousand fires / The storm, which gives the thousand minds"

Conclusion

If you are a curious and expanding type person, Darzamat is certainly worth a listen. Although this album was originally recorded in 1997 it is a breath of fresh air and will never be dated.

On the slight chance, that you noticed that the song list does not correspond to the album cover as shown let me explain. The album reviewed was the original issue from 1997, which has one of my favorite all time erotic album covers. However that album cover was either censored or could not be found, so the 2003 reissue cover was used. The reissue album has one track added.


title: Yikes

text: Incredible sonic powerhouse. And the music is good, too.


title: Good Time Alt Pop

text: Though the price is astronomical (sp?), Russel Simins' debut LP "Public Places" is a great cd.  It's got a funky, summery sound to it, and some interesting experementation, that really works in an alt pop way.  It's an essential for road trips, or any driving around with the windows rolled down.  I'd recomend scowering the used bins at your record store:  odds are, someone in your area's had it and it doesn't need to be imported from Asia.


title: Three Stars

text: It was a mistake for me to get it. There was nothing I didn't have already.


title: If you like chamber jazz

text: This is an album I first heard in 1963 and was finally able to get it years later thanks to the Internet. This is modern jazz played on 18th Century Instruments. If you like chamber jazz, you'll love this one. The other reviewer said it perfectly. Some of the tunes -- like Invitation -- are haunting in their beauty. It's fun to hear a harpsichord swing. The only other guy I know offhand who did this is Artie Shaw with his Gramercy Five. This album is on that level.


title: There is joy even in sorrow

text: Some albums break your heart, this is one of those.  Slater took a long time being with the African children affected by the war in Sudan.  The children's incredible joy in song and faith pours out of songs like "Even in Sorrow" and "Feet Like HIs."  You rejoice with them in their singing and cry when you hear their stories in "Children of God".  Slater has even included their own songs like "Peter's Persecution" which are full of wonderful African harmony.<br />The slaughter of innocent children is still going on in Northern Sudan.  This album may even convince you to get involved in providing for the families there that still suffer.  You won't regret this purchase.


title: A solid representation of Paradoxx's music so far

text:
Decade is a compilation album by the Australian Christian electronic alternative music band Paradoxx, including tracks from their two studio albums, their remix album, and a couple songs not found on any other Paradoxx albums.  The new Paradoxx song on Decade is "Rocketship," of which there are two versions appearing here, and the other song never before appearing on a Paradoxx album is Miss Angie's song "Not Enough," which Paradoxx remixed.

My experience with Paradoxx goes back to 1998 when their song "Romantic" was released on the Electrapop various artists compilation album.  It was one of my favorite songs on the album, and it made it on to one of my favorite mix tapes of the era.  (Yes, it was still the cassette era for mix tapes!)  Despite how much I liked "Romantic," due to various circumstances, I didn't end up getting Paradoxx's debut album New Devotion, which came out in 1999, until 2005, and it became my #1 album of 2005.  In 2006, I got their sophomore album Atomika, released in 2004, and it made my top 10 of 2006.  I also have their remix album Contamination, which didn't resonate with me as much as remix albums generally do, but it still makes its way into my CD player on a fairly regular basis.

Since I have all 3 Paradoxx albums that were released before Decade, I already had all the songs on this CD, except for "Rocketship."  (I already had Miss Angie's album Time And Space, which includes the original version and the Paradoxx remix of "Not Enough," so for me, "Rocketship" was the only song I'd never heard.)  Thus, the only way I can review this CD is, what do I think of their song choice and sequencing?  I cannot review it as one who has never heard them, or hasn't heard all their songs, so I can't give an angle for people not familiar with Paradoxx.

The album starts with the new song, "Rocketship," featuring Andy Labb of Syrian.  This song is straight out dance music, in the camp of European melodic vocal trance.  I loved this song immediately -- this is right down my line musically, and as soon as it began playing, I was like, "Yeah!  More of this!"  It's been quite awhile since the last Paradoxx album of new songs, and sometimes when a band is not recording for a long time, their sound can go in surprising new directions.  While I wouldn't call this quite a surprising new direction -- their album Atomika went more for an electronic dance beat than the predominantly electrogoth sound of their debut New Devotion -- yet there is nothing on Atomika quite in this vein.

Following "Rocketship" is a killer dance track, "Catwalk," from Atomika.  In my last car, I had a fabulous stereo system, and "Catwalk" was the song I used to show off my system.  This is Paradoxx at their musical and recording quality best.  The song begins with reverbed electronics, then the clear and powerful bass kicks in, along with a crisp, thumping drum beat.  This song begs to be played at high volume on a high fidelity sound system.

"Romantic," a dance track with a pulsating bass line and steady beat, appropriately follows. This one has a bit of 80s Depeche Mode sound.  "Submission," also from New Devotion, comes up next.  These two songs are my favorite full-length songs from their debut.  "Submission" is reminiscent of Depeche Mode's "Master and Servant" both musically and lyrically.  I find these lyrics fascinating, putting the God-and-human relationship in S&M terms.

The next song is pulled from Atomika, "Alien," a fast-tempo dance song about not belonging to this Earth.  The beat gets slower and a bit heavier with "Radium Lover," from Atomika.  Following that is "Vampyr."  The original version of this song was on Atomika, but the version included here is one of the remixes from Contamination, though strangely it is not identified as such in the CD insert.  This is Anita Blake's Nightmare Mix, which is my favorite of the three versions I've heard of this song.  The Creta Mix of "Vampyr," also found on Contamination, is also on Decade, finishing out the album. That one is properly identified as a remix.

After "Vampyr," the Miss Angie song appears.  The original version of this song is a slow piano piece.  A major line in this song is, "Nothing's too hard, no pain's too deep for You to heal me."  Paradoxx has done an absolutely beautiful job of remixing it, turning it into a flowing electronic dance number, without ruining the mood of the song.  When I first heard this on Miss Angie's album, I was like, "Paradoxx should do a whole remix album of Miss Angie songs!"  The added electronic riff dominant at the end of the song is gorgeous.

I am a big fan of both Miss Angie and Paradoxx, so I was delighted to see them collaborating.  The acknowledgements on the two albums of this song are a little perplexing, though.  On Miss Angie's album, it says, "Remix by Paradoxx."  On Paradoxx's album, it only says, "Featuring Miss Angie," and it lists Paradoxx band members as songwriters along with Miss Angie, whereas Miss Angie's album does not mention any additional songwriters.  (For ancient CCM people like me:  This reminds me of the "Christmas Time" attribution differences on Randy Stonehill and Larry Norman albums....)

(While I'm on the subject of mysterious attributions, I found it odd that in the liner notes the songs from New Devotion are dated 2001, and the songs from Atomika are dated 2005, because on the CDs of those original albums, New Devotion is dated 1999 and Atomika is dated 2004.  And as I noted above, "Romantic" first appeared on a 1998 compilation album, so it's even older. Why were different dates listed for these songs on Decade's liner notes?)

All right, back to the music... After the beautiful "Not Enough," the album lurches into intensity with the churning industrial guitars of "Teknologi," from Atomika.  Next is the Solar Mix of "Rocketship."  This version is slightly longer and has a stronger dance beat, which I like, but the electronics in it are more subdued, a negative for me, so all in all the two versions even out and I like both about equally.

The remaining songs on the album are remixes found on Contamination:  The Philadelphia Mix of "Atomika," the Curie Mix of "Radium Lover" (a very strange mix, in my opinion), the Bound & Gagged Mix of "Submission," and the Creta Mix of "Vampyr."  "Atomika" is an extended version of the original without a lot of changes (which is fine with me).  I really like the Bound & Gagged Mix of "Submission," particularly as a supplement to the original, not as a replacement.  I made a mix CD that had the original version of "Submission" near the beginning, and a reprise with the Bound & Gagged Mix near the end--so perfect!

The issues regarding a compilation album for a purchaser are:  1) Did they choose the songs I like best? and 2) Did they sequence the songs in a way that makes the album good even though it's a hodgepodge of songs from different albums?  I have had plenty of albums that don't pass the test in #1, but Decade passes the test.  I would have left out "Technologi" and included "In My Dream" from New Devotion instead, but I'm sure band members also disagreed among themselves on some of the final choices to include or reject.  As for point #2, I think the sequencing was done well, for the most part.  "Technologi" right after "Not Enough" is a bit shocking,  and "Vampyr" seems like a strange song to end the album with--"Submission" would have been much better, in my view.  Anyway, other than those two little quibbles, I think the sequencing was excellent, giving the album a coherent flow. One little thing I found annoying was that they cut off the last half minute of "Radium Lover" (the original version).  Perhaps there was not enough room on the disc, and perhaps they figured since there was a remix of the song also on the album, it would be one to cut.

In summary, if you are Paradoxx fan and do not have all their albums, but would like to have something from all of them, this is a good collection.  For someone who does not have any albums from Paradoxx, I think Decade is a good representation of their music.  And as should be evident from my enthusiasm for their music, I consider Paradoxx to be a group that turns out quality music.

Full Disclosure:  I received a free copy of this CD in exchange for a review. But being the big Paradoxx fan that I am, the review wouldn't have been any different if I had not received a free copy in this manner.  You can see my reviews of New Devotion, Atomika, and Contamination here on Amazon, albums that I bought on my own.  (To find Contamination, you have to search "Paradoxx Contamination."  For some reason, that album doesn't show up if you just type in Paradoxx.)  This review was originally posted on my blog Music Musings by J Lee on Blogspot.


title: Popular worship songs electronic style

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I have liked dance music, especially electronic dance music, for three decades now.  I also like to listen to albums with songs that help me focus on God, and an album full of worship songs is certainly good for that.  All the better if it's music that I like.

This album is a side project of Swedish artist Ultrabeat (real name Erik Augustsson), with added vocalist Hannah Westin.  The two share lead vocals throughout the album and occasionally sing together.

While Ultrabeat's music is mostly straight up dance music, there is not much of an outright dance beat here.  "Electronica" may be a better term, since it's all electronics, and the sound is like that you'd hear in dance music, but it's just that these songs don't lend themselves too well to an all-out dance groove.

Of all the things I'd heard by Ultrabeat up to the time I got this album, the music on this album was my favorite.  I've always liked Ultrabeat's sound, but too often the lyrics are annoyingly trite.  Since this album contains songs not written by Augustsson, that trait does not exist.  At times, Hannah's voice can be slightly grating, such as the way she tries to sing too high in "God Of Wonders," but overall her singing is good.

My favorite electronica/dance praise & worship album at this point is DreamLab's "Worship Revolutions," released in 2009.  But until that came out, this was my favorite of the genre.  I have all the Nitro Praise albums, but too often they were too heavy into house music for my tastes.

(By the way, Erik Augustsson's latest project is Deep Effect, where he is joined by Joakim Johansson.  The album was released in 2005 and has some good dance music.  It's mostly instrumental, but there are a few vocals on it.  It does not sound like Ultrabeat.)


title: Another winner from Broomtree

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This is my third Broomtree album, and just like the first two, I am quite crazy about it.  I bought this a little late...I didn't get around to purchasing it until 2006.  When it first came out, I sampled it at the store and was so put off by how much the sound had changed that I was not compelled to buy it immediately.  Then time slipped by and I almost missed out on the opportunity to get this great album.

Now that I have it, I realize my first impression was very wrong.  Yes, it is a musical departure from their previous album, but it's still Broomtree all the way.  Their first two albums were very uptempo.  Their debut had a delightful rough edge to it, and their second was more polished with a sound that sometimes reminded me of The Go-Go's.  On this third album, the tempo was brought down for most tracks, and much to my delight, the fuzz was turned way up!  Yes, floating way-fuzzed-out guitars is right down my line, so I have thoroughly enjoyed this album.

While Broomtree's music is right down my line, what sets them clearly above the rest is their lyrics.  The lyrics are explicitly Christian without being trite.  Many of the songs are vertically directed.  While the lyrics are not what would be called "praise & worship," I have had many hours of worship experiences through this CD.

With great fuzzed-out guitars, female vocals, and inspiring lyrics, the quality of this album made it my #1 album for 2006.  I have continued to enjoy the album regularly this year, and am sure I will enjoy it for years to come, just as I have Broomtree's first two albums.  As far as I can tell, Broomtree disbanded after releasing this album.  I am disappointed about not being able to get any more albums by them, but at least the ones they made are so good, I can keep on listening to them and they never wear out.


title: Five Stars

text: beautiful music. thank you


title: My eternal Thank You to a distant sister

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Get this! New, used, whatever. One way or another, I think you're going to want it.

I put some time and effort into picking the right handful of cds to put on my Christmas list. One of my sisters is living in South Korea now. She knows me. She figured Pharoah would like some new Korean music for Christmas. She walks into a shop to ask a clerk about some of the drumming she's heard there. He points her to this cd. She buys it. A couple days after Christmas I pop in disc 1 for the first time and it blows away all the cds I'd hand-picked for my list.

The previous reviewer did an excellent job with describing the technical particulars so there's no reason for me to repeat them. I want to make sure the point comes across that this is transportational music. I already feel willing to say that this is the greatest all (well, mostly) drumming & percussion album I own. Whether you're thinking about [[ASIN:B0013LL00E Planet Drum]], [[ASIN:B0015I2O78 Supralingua]], [[ASIN:B000001641 Zakir Hussain & The Rhythm Experience]] or [[ASIN:B000001DLH Tabla Tarang: Melody on Drums]], I'd say this is the pinnacle album of the "modern percussion ensemble"
 type of genre... at least that I've heard so far.

I agree with the previous reviewer. Kodo does not touch THIS, as great as they are. I remember one listen a few months ago. Track 1 of disc 2 ended and a few seconds later track 2 began so I hit stop and turned off the cd player. I didn't want anything, anywhere, from anybody to intrude on where I was at, mentally and emotionally. Nothing was going to top what I just heard and where I'd just been, so why bother?

If you ever feel yourself losing faith in humanity or yourself, listen to this music. Sometimes there are things that the modern world can make it easy to forget. This will help you remember.

Kim Duk Soo's ensemble could tour Africa, creating smiles and and blown minds all over the continent. This is one of my favorite things I've ever heard live, recorded, in concert or otherwise.


title: Perfect!

text: Came early and as described. Thank you !!


title: Does NOT work on US DVD players.  Do not buy.

text: Cover is in foreign language and disc does not play in US DVD players.  Buyer beware.


title: Brilliant! Possibly his best yet!

text: I've been a fan of Al Kooper for about 40 years. If you are new to his stuff then I'd listen to Blood, Sweat & Tears 'Child Is Father To The Man' first, then 'You Never Know Who Your Friends Are', then 'Easy Does It' and then try this before working through the other albums. For fans, this could be his best solo record. Black Coffee was great and the live 'Soul Of A Man' was brilliant but this album takes the best of Al from all styles and sounds contemporary, fresh and exciting. 'Act Like Nothing's Wrong' is also great. Go on, treat yourself!


title: ... what I expected at all after listening to albums like Blue Dream

text: Totally different and not what I expected at all after listening to albums like Blue Dream.  Much more about chill than acoustic story telling.  I was very pleasantly surprised to be appreciative of this style when Im so in awe of Ms Hawkin's other work.


title: MAGNIFICENT!

text: I think that Scott Joplin was a creative musical genius of great originality.  Andre Previn and Itzhak Perlman are masterful musicians.  Together they have produced this magnificent CD.  For some reason, this music makes me feel happy.  After listening, the music continues playing in my mind throughout the day.  It's haunting, evokes the mood of another era, and sometimes is funny.  It sounds like Previn and Perlman really enjoyed playing this music.  I cannot praise Scott Joplin enough.  My only complaint is that the CD is only 43 minutes long.  I would have preferred a two-CD set, with 60 minutes on each CD.


title: One of the best Cuban CD's ever

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Before hearing a couple of his tracks on a Various Artists CD of Cuban music I knew absolutely nothing about and had never heard of Cheo Marquetti despite having quite a large collection of Cuban LP's, CD's and a few 45's and 78's. It was therefore quite a shock to find that this CD is one of my favourite Cuban recordings. The material here is recorded in Havana during 1955-1957. The vocals are excellent and the horn arrangements quite charming.

If you liked the much later 'Buena Vista Social Club' releases then this could be the CD for you. At times it can be reminiscent of Ibrahim Ferrer and also the Manual 'Guajiro' Mirabal CD. An absolute delight.


title: Five Stars

text: Gift they liked it


title: Tribute to Cheo and Beny

text: At first listen, I wasn't sure about this album, because outside of the medleys to Cheo Feliciano and Beny More, the rest of the songs were new to me, but once I listened to the CD a few times, the new songs became familiar. Even at first listen, the songs were catchy and the musicians excellent, which made for a very good album in which there are no fillers. All 11 songs on the CD are top-notch and it makes "Lluia y Fuego" another great album by Issac Delgado. I recommend it.


title: Children's Church Choir Sings in Ukrainian!

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This is a wonderful audio CD recorded by Children's Choir of St. Elijah Church in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The choir masterfully performs 21 old Ukrainian, Greek and Bulgarian religious orthodox chants including "We Are Guarded by the Cross", "Blessed Is the Man", "Christ Is Risen", "The Voice of the Archangel", "I Set My Hope in God",  "Merciful Mother", "Sleep, O Jesus...", "Look with Care", "O My Jesus, the Most Gracious One".
You will hear the heavenly voices of young singers and the beautiful chimes of the belfry of St. Elijan Church.


title: ok

text: Not as good as my other chieftains cd's


title: Good quality, good service.

text:
Back in 1959, I bought the 33 1/3 LP, Pete Fountain Salutes the Great Clarinetists. Unfortunately, my kids were small and put Desitin diaper creme in the grooves one day, which set like concrete, and I was never able to listen to this great record after about 1960.

Then, I found a reseller on Amazon, who claimed to have a copy of this Album in "Like New" condition.  I ordered it, for the paltry sum of $26, and I was overjoyed to find that it sounded like a New phonograph record.  Of course, the music of Pete Fountain is as mesmerizing on this album now as it was in 1959.

This was a great purchase, and I am more than happy with the Amazon reseller who provided me with the album.


title: Bootlegged copy

text: I was disappointed that something do expensive could be such poor quality. It was obviously a bootlegged copy from the concert. For $20 I could go to the store and by the CD &DVD. It didn't even have the same picture as was advertised. I sent it back!


title: Good introduction for new listeners, but needed a few lesser known hits

text: Good album, but I would have added some of her other songs in other languages. Russian (How Fair This Spot), German (Schwere Traume), and French (Un Jour il Vendra, Dans la nuit). As for the languages already there; English (Only An Ocean Away, Last Words You Said, Once in A Lifetime, You Take My Breath Away, How Can Heaven Love Me, Meadowlark, Too Much In Love to Care), Italian (Il Mio Cuore Va, Figlio Perduto, There For Me, O Mio Babbino Caro), Spanish (La Luna, Pasion, Tu).


title: E

text: Loved this as a kid, love it now!


title: "SMILE!-KERO KERO BONITA IS HERE!"

text: WOW. OUT OF BRITAIN COMES "KERO KERO BONITA" TO ERASE ALL YOUR FEARS, WORRIES, FAKE NEWS AND FILL YOU WITH FLUFFY SWEET FEELINGS OF LOVE AND JOY! THE SINGER IS FROM BRITAIN AND IS HALF-JAPANESE. WHICH MEANS LOVELY SWEET MELODIES SUNG WITH A BIT OF BRITISH ACCENT/JAPANESE TWIST! VERY CONTAGIOUS!🐼🌈🌈🌈


title: "ROCK,  ROLL, ZOMBIES, AND  SO MUCH MORE! "

text: TAKE JAPAN, ADD COOL RETRO ROCK N ROLL GREASERS FROM A 1950/1960'S ERA, THROW IN SOME ZOMBIES, AN ALIEN INVASION, LOVELY GIRLS (WITH GUNS!) PLUS MOTORCYCLES AND MUSCLE CARS COMPLETE WITH FLAME EXHAUST AND WAM!--YOU HAVE THE MAKING OF THE ULTIMATE ASIAN CULT FILM OF THE MILLINEUM THUS FAR!


title: "BEAUTY IN THE VOICE"

text: As is often the tradition of fine Asian vocalists, Rene is a lush, wistful singer soothing your aching soul. Very nicely sung songs, crafted sweetly to flower your day with a garden of Love themes, happy and sad.


title: "PUFFY AMI YUMI DELUXE"

text: THIS IS A  "THANK YOU" FROM JAPANESE SUPERGROUP "PUFFY" TO THEIR FANS, FILLED WITH STYLISH PHOTOS, ARTWORK, AND A LOVELY DVD OF PUFFY'S HISTORY OF TOURS, CONCERTS<br />FUN MOMENTS AND VIDEOS! (MUST HAVE MULTI-REGION DVD TO PLAY DVD). A WONDERFUL WAY OF THANKING THE FANS FOR THEIR LOYALTY, AND AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF JPOP/ROCK AT ITS BEST!


title: "KOREAN ROCK DIVA!"

text: YOUJEEN IS A MAJOR ROCK/POP VOCALIST WHO ALSO SINGS LEAD FOR THE GROUP "CHERRY FILTER". HER VOCAL RANGE IS AMAZING! SHE PUTS PASSION INTO EVERY SONG SHE WRITES, AND WITH CHERRY FILTER HAD A SMASH HIT "ROMANTIC CAT" (SWEET LITTLE KITTY!) THAT YEARS LATER STILL IS CONTAGIOUS TO LISTEN TO! SHE IS ONE OF KOREA'S BEST PERFORMERS AND MUCH LOVED BY CRITICS AND FANS! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR POWER ROCK/POP ASIAN STYLE.


title: "BEST KOREAN POP~CHERRY FLAVORED!"

text: CHERRY FILTER IS A SOUTH KOREAN SUPERBAND WITH GREAT POP/ROCK TUNES-- LIKE "ROMANTIC CAT" BETTER KNOWN AS "SWEET LIL KITTY!" YOU WONT GET THIS SONG OUT OF YOUR HEAD!


title: The Mis Tre Review

text: Good cd . Joeys music needs to be easier to find. Hooked on Polkas 1 and 2, and Country Time Polka are the best three Joey Miskulin albums to buy but they are very hard to find brand new at a fair price !!!


title: Nice voice

text: Bocelli has a nice voice for pop music, art songs, and maybe sacred light music, but Verdi is too much for his vocal ability.


title: Perfect Show for Nursing Home friends

text: Two older friends used to travel the world together, but one of their last trips was to Branson, MO, where they saw this show.  They raved and loved the show so much.  So was pleased to be able to get this for them. Both have now had strokes which leave them impaired and necessitate nursing home care.  But their minds are perfectly all right.  I play the recording when transporting one or the other to the other's nursing home to visit.  One day I hope they will be in the same place as roommates, but we have to wait a while for that eventuality.  I have bought a video of the show which I will play for them when we're together at one or the other's nursing home.  I will enjoy seeing it with them and hope others in the nursing home will drift in to enjoy, too.


title: The AMAZING Lorez

text: An amazing album by Lorez why this one was never released on CD is beyond me. Her voice and the interpretations are just sublime.


title: THE BEST RECORDING OF JACKIE PARIS

text: For me this is the best Jackie Paris recording. The song selection the voice and the backing are all superb he really shines on this recording


title: ETHEL TAKES YOU PLACES

text: ETHEL TAKES YOU PLACES OTHER SINGERS CAN ONLY DREAM OF BE IT JAZZ STANDARDS BLUES NEO SOUL RAP OR SCAT  ETHEL IS ONE HEAVENLY JAZZ DIVA.THIS RECENT LIVE RECORDING IS AWSOME TO SAY THE LEAST...GO GET IT


title: More should know her!!!

text: Lurlean Hunter: one of the forgotten jazz singers, boy more should know her, she didn't record much, this cd Night Life is a wonderful cd! her voice was rich and warm and swingin'!<br />if you want to hear a wonderful singer start here!


title: The Yellow River Concerto

text: A wonderful rendition of the Yellow River Concerto by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra.  I wish it was on a CD also.


title: Placido and Glenn - a nice pairing for a recording

text: I agree with other reviewers that these are two outstanding singers who have chosen an excellent selection of Christmas carols.  After purchasing it for my sister for a gift, I liked it so much, I decided to purchase a copy for myself even though I already have many Christmas recordings.  My only complaint is that I would like for them to have recorded more songs together - they seem to have complementary voices.


title: Please release their studio albums....

text:
I saw Sailor in London in the mid-70s when they were at their height. They performed most of these songs. They were good then and they sound just as energetic and orginal now.
Quirky little tunes, written mostly by Kajanus, and played with the famous nickleodeons about life on the seas, in foeign cities and shores.
...


title: Excellent Buy

text: The CD quality was as expected.  The sound was clear and had no distracting noise.  The CDs came in their plastic cases, not in cardboard holders (that I dislike).  If you like Pedro Vargas' voice and style, that is what you will get interpreting oldies but goodies Musica Ranchera.


title: The Cds provided a good quality recording of Javier Solis singing his very popular ...

text: The Cds provided a good quality recording of Javier Solis singing his very popular songs.  If you like Javier Solis singing, you will like his recordings.


title: Five Stars

text: I've already gotten the LP. Thank you very much!!


title: Five Stars

text: I've already gotten the Cd. Thank you very much!!


title: Five Stars

text: very nice item!


title: Instructive and entertaining

text: Really enjoying the lectures.  Two half-hour lectures on each  CD.  I listen to them while commuting and have learned what it was like to be a poor person, a slave, etc. in early human life.


title: Sound is clear and the scripture-only songs help me and ...

text: Sound is clear and the scripture-only songs help me and my kid memorize God's words! Steve does an introduction to each song, so you have context to what the verse means.


title: ATTILA THE FUN!!!!!

text:
Although he described this duo effort unfavorably, Billy Joel delivers well as one half of this two-man group.  I was introduced to this particular album by a fine fellow over at the Home Theater Forum at, of all things, the American Idol S11 topic.  One of the themes this season was for the music of Billy Joel.  He suggested a song from this very CD, California Flash, by Attila.  I liked it right away!!!!  He suggested I could find the CD through Amazon.  So, I went for it...and found it.  I am so very glad I did!!!!

After California Flash, which leads off the CD, I went for other songs.  I discovered Wonder Woman...great, strong anthem!!!  I loved it!!!  Then, comes Revenge Is Sweet.  Sweet.  Then, Amplifier Fire is next...it burns brightly!!!!  Rollin' Home, the eponymous cut to this particular compilation, works.  Tear this Castle Down, Holy Moses and Brain Invasion fill out the Atilla portions nicely.

I have not heard this entire CD thoroughly, but I have heard enough to where I like it.  And be it that I am a big fan of organ-oriented music from that particular era, this is suddenly a new favorite of mine. Even though it is now over 40 years later, I am so very glad I am catching up to this great music all these years later!!!!!

This is great, Mr. Billy.  I like this--a lot!!!!  Thanks!!!!  :)


title: Lovely Italian Touring Music, or just a mellow Sunday morning

text: I've always had a fondness for mandolin music, both folk and classical, but had only Vivaldi's and Paisiello's works for mandolin until I found this one.  Originally recorded in 1985, but remastered in 2005, it features works by four fairly obscure Italians of the 18th century.  Domenico Caudioso, whose mandolin composition, directed by Scimone, can be found on other recordings.  But I'd never heard these compositions by Giuliano, Eterardi, or Gabbelone.  All are very much reminiscent of, and owe a debt to the seminal and great Vivaldi, but each have their own attractive and distinctive compositional features and tonal painting, notably different from Vivaldi's two mando-concertos in that his were for two mandolins with string accompaniment while these are virtually all for mandoin and two violins with strings.  Simple chamber string orchestrations that are very easy listening, and I found to be a pleasant variation when mixed up with Italian folk mandolin tunes.  These, along with more orchestral Italian works, comprised most of our road music when my wife and I toured Tuscany and Umbria last fall, and revives those gorgeous memories each time we play it on a mellow Sunday morning.


title: Whatever happened to Aideen O'Brien?

text: I've searched the land for more recordings by Aideen, alas to no avail.  Her rendition of "Bunch of Thyme" on this compilation CD, is really delightful, her vocal quality is distinctively rich, and the fiddle accompaniment is simply elegant (one of the "four fifths" - Aiden's "band" - and who unfortunately is not identified. She sings four other traditional irish songs here which are equally enjoyable, with accompaniment and recording production values which are faithful to irish music.  Kate Crossan and Rowena Taheny are also pleasant singers, but the album is worth owning for Aideen alone.  Typical to Hallmark recordings, liner notes are frustratingly non-existent.  It is always more satisfying to have all performing musicians identified. I love the female voice singing a Celtic song, particularly when the song is written from the female narrative perspective, (not telling a man's story in the song), and these songs are all "first-person" accurate.  I hope Aideen will do more recording someday, as well as her fiddler.


title: BEST French learning tool I've ever know!!!!! LOVE IT!

text:
I love this record! It helped me first learn French when I was a child in the early 1960's. I have been searching for this record for over 30  since I lost my original copy and am so happy to have found it again!
  The tunes and lyrics are pleasant & catchy--I still remember most of them from almost 60 years ago. That's how memorable the songs are.
  I highly recommend this record to anyone -- young or old-- who wants to learn French in a fun and easy way. I only wish it came in CD. I suppose I can find a machine of some sort that will make a clean recording of the record. Nowadays, electronics can record anything.


title: Romantic Journey: Favorite Love Songs for the Harp

text: I read a lot and I always like having some background music playing as I read.  If I have music playing that has words to listen to, I can easily be distracted and want to sing along.  This CD is wonderful and very relaxing, and I play it often, even when I am not reading.


title: Five Stars

text: Have loved this collection of music for many years


title: great song and melody.

text: Just love that song! Too bad the girl passed away.


title: birthday present

text: I ordered this CD for my brother as a birthday present.  Then I wrapped it up.


title: Four Stars

text: Like Irish music.


title: Four Stars

text: I like Mike Seeger.


title: added value?

text:
Did anyone else notice the misspelling of
'Forbidden' on the cover art? Does this
add value to those 300 copies?


title: Kurt Equiluz in fine form, and Schubert's beautiful, beautiful music

text:
Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828): Mass No. 1 in F major (D. 105). Performed by: Laurence Dutoit, soprano; Rosa Bahl, alto; Kurt Equiluz, tenor; Kunikazu Ohashi, bass; Wiener Akademie-Kammerchor (Chamber Choir of the Vienna Academy); Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper (Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera); directed by George Barati. Recorded in 1965 by the German National Radio (Deutschlandfunk). Originally published in 1966 as an LP; this CD version published in 1992 as Christophorus Entrée CHE 0004-2. Total playing time: 42'54".

Although I have owned this disc for quite a long time, it was only today, upon a renewed listening, that I began to realize its serenity and beauty. This is due, in the first instance, to Schubert himself, who amazingly wrote this glorious Mass at the age of 17, inviting a comparison with Mozart. The whole appears to be in the Austrian tradition, with the choir taking a large part and the soloists joining in at intervals, either alone or in pairs. The singing is accompanied by a full orchestra, including an organ, kettle-drums and some beautiful, beautiful winds.

Of course, a recording made back in the 60's is not going to fulfil the criteria of "historical performance practice", and there is quite a lot of vibrato to be heard, especially from the female voices. Nevertheless, even as someone who normally enjoys "HIPP" performances, I was impressed with the "togetherness" of the ensemble here as with the vocal qualities of Kurt Equiluz in particular (who, of course, went on to give many performances with Nikolaus Harnoncourt's Concentus Musicus Wien).

The engineering and digital mastering was/is not completely flawless (there is a very brief dropout near the end of the "Credo"), but the sound is, for a recording of this era, more than acceptable and allows the listener to hear all the instruments quite clearly as well as putting the soloists firmly in the foreground. The Vienna Chamber Choir (no indication of how many members were involved in this recording) is clearly captured, too, making this a real experience.

Conductor George Barati, originally from Hungary, was at this time director of the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, but also followed an international conducting career (after having himself been a cellist with the San Francisco SO).

The Christophorus edition has been allowed to go "out of print" (can I say that of a CD?), but I believe that there is also an American edition of the same recording, published by the Tuxedo label and including Schubert's Mass No. 4. Certainly worth looking for!


title: Magnificent Art

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Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644 - 1704): Violin Sonatas [Sonata No. 6 from "8 Sonatas" 1681); Rosary Sonatas No. 1 (The Annunciation); No. 10 (The Crucifixion); No. 12 (The Ascension); No. 14 (The Assumption of Mary)]. Interspersed with Harpsichord Toccatas by Johann Jacob Froberger (1616 - 1667) and Ferdinand Tobias Richter (1651 - 1711). Performed by: Michael Sand, violins, Phebe Craig, harpsichord, and John Dornenburg, viola da gamba (all instruments are either from the period or copies of period instruments). Recorded at the Pony Tracks Ranch, Portola Valley, California, date not given. Producer and engineer: Jack Vad. Released in 1996 as KATastroPHE 9606003. Total playing time: 54'54".

The fact that this recording made by the incredibly gifted violinist Michael Sand appeared on a tiny label from Oakland, California, bears witness either to the amazing richness of the early music scene in the United States or, what I feel may be nearer to the truth, to the lack of genuine involvement on the part of the major classical labels. However that may be, this is a disc which any lover of baroque violin (and harpsichord) music will want to have - not, indeed, if a complete recording of Biber's Mystery Sonatas is required, for this CD contains only four of these, a representative sample; but these are played here in such a way as to awake new interest in Biber and demonstrate the magnificence of his art. Michael Sand clearly understands and works through the character of each sonata, and - with the help of his and Paul Laird's notes - the listener is enabled to appreciate the special message of each piece and also to hear how Biber's art of "scordatura" "endow[s] the violin with maximum resonance in one specific key, which [...] deepens its emotional impact." Between the sonatas, Phebe Craig plays three toccatas by Froberger, organist at the Imperial Court in Vienna around 1650, and one by Ferdinand Tobias Richter, who became organist at the same court a generation later (and is not to be confused with Franz Xaver Richter, one of the musicians at the Court of Mannheim in the 18th century). Music by F. T. Richter is rare indeed on record, and so this CD should be treasured for its repertoire value, too. The recorded sound is excellent.