title: Swinging, Sophisticated Soundtracks of the 60's!

text:
Neal Hefti's work for these George Axelrod comedies are simply the best comedy scores out there.  HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE is so rich with melody and pizzazz that it's hard to believe all this music graced a single movie.  This CD set is a real treasure at any price, because you get the complete mono mix of the original soundtrack, plus the sweet stereophonic re-record of all the major themes originally on the United Artist LP, with cuts featuring that luscious female choral touch Hefti specialized in.  Calling HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE infectious is an understatement, and the BASH BRANNIGAN theme is quintessential Hefti (especially in it's original form on disc 1)!
The second disc contains Hefti's highly underrated score for Axelrod's sixties, satiric masterpiece, LORD LOVE A DUCK.  It's as twangy and offbeat as the film itself, and a totally smart-aleck take on the kind of silly, rock-and-roll songs spearheaded by The Beatles back in the sixties.  The title song is performed by THE WILD ONES and is quite groovy in the most insidious way.
KRITZERLAND released only a thousand copies of this two-CD limited edition, so the value will only increase.  The album re-recording of HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE (along with his DUEL AT DIABLO) is also available in the outrageously expensive, limited edition set from Film Score Monthly titled THE MGM SOUNDTRACK TREASURY, but it's not mastered as well as on this KRITZERLAND release.
Here's a list of all Neal Hefti's terrific film scores:
1964: Sex and the Single Girl (FSM CD)
1965: Boeing Boeing (unreleased)
1965: How to Murder Your Wife (KRITZERLAND CD)
1965: Harlow (DRG CD)
1965: Synanon (unreleased)
1966: Lord Love a Duck (KRITZERLAND CD)
1966: Batman (BMG CD)
1966: Duel at Diablo (FSM CD as part of MGM SOUNDTRACK TREASURY)
1967: Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad (RCA Spain CD)
1967: Barefoot in the Park (unreleased)
1968: The Odd Couple (unreleased)
1968: P. J. (unreleased)
1976: Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (unreleased)


title: Kills Me Every Time

text: A must have for every Stones lover. This album is the bomb! Listen and learn from the masters! Kills me every time.


title: Good selections, but

text: This is a great collection but some of her other great songs are not on there, Tell Mama, II’d Rather Go Blind also Stop The Wedding to name a few. Otherwise it is a collection worth listening to.


title: Five Stars

text: Very satisfied with this purchase.


title: Shinedown is a great band and they are all multi-talented!!!

text: The entire CD is great! The added autographs on CD cover is a plus.


Four Stars


title: Made the shipping deadline!

text: This is a birthday gift, music is wonderful and the cd's were just as the vendor said that they would be.  Shipped very quickly in time to make the birthday. thank you.


title: Five Stars

text: These guys are amazing!  Very fast shipping!


title: great music

text: sounds good as hell, recommended if you are a fan of that band


title: Wonderful harmonies and instruments..

text: My favorite song is SILVER. It is so wonderful to see it on cd after all of these decades. A bit over priced but well worth it. I still have both on vinyl that I bought in 1972. They are so pleasant to listen to no matter what format. Terry went on to write songs for other people. What happened to the rest of the band?


title: good music, but only a few tracks

text: not a full album; this could possibly be considered the CD version of an EP


title: Un gran disco de alabanza

text: Este disco es uno de los mejores discos de alabanza y adoración que tengo.  Muchas de las canciones fueron originalmente escritas en inglés, sin embargo suenan muy bonitas en el castellano.  Se puede entrar en adoración facilmente con este adorador también.  ¡Bendiciones!


title: For Dolly fans only .

text: My wife has taken me to 4 or 5 Dolly concerts , so I thought this was a great gift for her . NOT what I expected  ! Old School Country  . I did not like most of the songs .


replaced my wornout lp with this GREAT sounding cd . I can understand why bonus tracks were left off the  original lp though .


title: Great!

text: Awesome!


title: Five Stars

text: Real good music enjoying.


title: One of the greatest jazz, R&B, Soul, singer in the world.

text: There's nothing to dislike.....


title: Sinatra, baby!

text: Sinatra at his best!! 🎶


title: My collection

text: Great music


title: Five Stars

text: EXCELLENT DVD AND SERVICE !!!


title: Love it! I like this aroma and I don't ...

text: Love it! I like this aroma and I don't sneeze from this brend. For some reason I sneeze from other breands even fancy brands.


title: Material to listen to while driving

text: Great Stories


title: Extremely Surprised and Happy

text: I played the game Neverhood quite awhile back. It was a claymation game with a unique charm. It's an "old" game now, meaning in game/technology terms the early 90's. I can't even get the original to play on XP now, I'm sorry to say. One part of what made the game so much fun was the music. Weird and very cool. A combination blues, scat and...well...funky. Since I can't play the game anymore, I've been looking, via downloads and otherwise, for ways to save the great music. I was completely surprised to find a soundtrack here. As has been mentioned by the kid above, it's not for everyone...only buy it if you like weird Tom Waits-ian percussions and noises blended into a groove all it's own. If you DO like such things, take a chance, you'll likely fall for it big time.


title: Five Stars

text: Got this as a gift and the person loves it, no skips and in the condition described.


title: I bought this for a friend who lives in the ...

text: I bought this for a friend who lives in the nursing home where I work. She is thrilled but does not understand how the shipping was 7 dollars more than the cd itself.


title: A great collection of songs!

text: Another chance to hear Rumer's beautiful voice singing some great songs.  It is worth it just to have "I believe in You." I can't recommend her enough.  Keep making great music!


title: An incredible piece of history

text: This was delivered quickly and in excellent condition as advertised.  I would recommend the seller and likely buy from them again.  This particular album and book is a wonderful collection of interviews with the key players in the space program.  Beautifully put together and an excellent addition for any serious collector.  Thank you Michael Kapp for putting all of these interviews together!  The full recordings are held in the Smithsonian Museums in Washington D.C..


title: good stuff

text: great music of my mom and dads time


title: they r good 4 a trio my dad got me hooked they ...

text: they r good 4 a trio my dad got me hooked they r from puerto rico they started in 1942-43 but a good trio


title: Music

text: Great disc and music is clear and just what I wanted. She has a great voice. Buy it for the best reproduction money can buy.


title: Good sound

text: Good sound.  Performance itself could be more exciting.


title: The ultimate Danzig collection

text: Killer idea to package the most crucial Danzig CDs in one! A great buy!


Even if you have a tremendous WHO collection,this is still a fantastic release to own. Not simply because it contain some otherwise difficult to find cuts but simply because it's a serious chuck of prime WHO,no small thing!


title: Perfect

text: Great Seller item was perfect!!


title: Flawless!

text: I purchased this when "The Gospel at Colonus" first aired on PBS back in the 1980s.  This is the soundtrack from that original broadcast, and it features not only the music but the dialogue.  This sound on this recording is flawless, and the singers pitch-perfect deliveries capture every nuance of the dialogue and the action.  Buy this while you still can!


title: Beautiful...Simply Beautiful

text: I have the LP version of this, and it's still one of the most beautiful collections of music I own.  My favorite is "Only a Heartbeat Away," a breathtaking piece of music if I ever heard one!  I plan to order the CD just to say that I have it!


title: It's Good to Hear These Songs Again!

text: I had this recording on cassette for a long time, and I thought I had the CD also, but found I hadn't.  Recently, I misplaced the cassette, and since it was out of print, I didn't bother to look for it; however, when I discovered that the CD also was out of print, I was disappointed until someone suggested that I check on Amazon to see if a copy was available.  Lo and behold, it was!  I received the CD in great condition, and I'm enjoying the songs once again!


title: Five Stars

text: Nice music by Charlie and friends.


title: The two Ronnies

text: A delightful collection of their comedic works. Funny. Converted the cassette to CD format before uploading to computer and I-pod player.


title: Love Zappa but....

text: Was so exited to hear this.  Sound quality is junk.  Muffled.  Choppy.  Will still listen to it, because it is Zappa.  Shame on you Sonic Boom.


title: Good Gift

text: I got this as a birthday present for my son, who is a big Kingdom Hearts fan. He said, "It's beautiful." That's good.


title: Four Stars

text: everything on one cd/dvd.


title: love Peter Sellers

text: My parents bought this record ( vinyl ) when I was about 12years old, so for me there are many happy memories in hearing it again. it,s just good fun!


title: A little known gem

text: An excellent concert. Phil, Joni, and James all sound great, seem motivated, and are obviously happy with the Greenpeace cause. All three artists seem especialy relaxed in this venue, perhaps because of the lack of pressure at a "free" concert. A shame that it now seems difficult to find, as evidenced as a single used copy costing more than $150. If you come across a copy of this gem, snap it up without waiting.


title: An older view remains strong

text: One of a few albums these boys made, the music is tight, the melodies clever, and Ron Allard outstanding on the sax and pipes. On the verge of "striking it big" after being signed by CBS  bigwigs, a shakeup at the source cancelled all recent contracts and relegated the band back to local bars and what could have beens. Nonetheless, the album is an excellent listen and remains a strong contender for "little known classicis" of the 1970s.


What can one say? Acker Bilk is a master musician and Stranger on the Shore is absolutely wonderful. This is the original recording. He tried to improve it but could not top this excellent version. The other tracks are also excellent.


title: Easy to listen to

text: Easy to listen to, relaxing music. Unhappily, most are the standards that are available elsewhere, but if you like relaxing music, this is the CD for you.


title: Great CD

text: Great music, Platoon's music is known, but not many have heard the music from SALVADOR, track 12 is worth the whole CD. and the Whole CD is a great musical album.


title: My Pants!

text: Yes, if you ever saw these guys sing on the old Mad TV series (or on YT) then you know why you should buy this CD.<br />It's also a bit of a concept album, so listen to all the tracks to get the idea of what they were doing...and realize they're Canadian, so just go with it. Awesome music!


title: Should have bought something like this years ago.

text: I've used this thing several times already.  This is by no means close to a fancy tire shop machine.  For the home DIYer though, it works great.  I don't know why I didn't get one years ago.  You WILL need to fasten it down some how.  I used drop anchors and lag bolts in my garage floor so I could remove it when not being used.  I will be making a few changes to it though as it is definitely a Chinese item.  For one the adjustable holding arm is assembled incorrectly (righty loosy, lefty tighty).  Also that adjustable holder is only attached by a welded on nut.  It should have at least been a union nut for better function.


title: Viking Metal, at it's finest.

text: The first album that introduced me to Viking Metal.<br />Awesome!


title: ENTER THE DRAGON

text: if you like tv themes like man nix,medical center,mission impossible,then you'll like" ENTER THE DRAGON" because it's all by the same man lalo schifrin


title: Nice

text: I can do without all the N words


title: Buy this !

text: I bought the high resolution download from Chesky and can't stop playing it. Melissa's singing goes from your ears to your heart as she really connects in an emotional way.  Highly recommended! I've even bought the CD for a couple of friends as Christmas presents.


title: Brilliant Job

text:
The words of Marsilio Ficino with music combine for a marvelous continuous experience (though individual tracks can be equally appreciated).

I just paid for a 2nd copy of this CD - the first I received as a gift.

While I have a low opinion of regular Astrology, similar to that held by Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, in his Conclusions Against Astrology (printed in 1498, Venice), Ficino's words need not be understood in their astrological sense, but rather in the syncretistic (Pico was, as you probably know, the leading Syncretist in Renaissance philosophy; author B. Copenhaver, Ph.D.  (Stanford University's Encyclopedia of Philosophy) calls him "idiosyncratic" and abstruse...but then, in the face of his 900 charges of Heresy, he had to employ Plato's methods of encoding his deeper meanings within "...unintelligible signs of fugitive meaning...." [Heptaplus, printed 1488 (?)]. It's probable Ficino wanted to be equally careful - and since he survived Pico, who was murdered by arsenic in 1494 - by five years, MF must've hidden his "Secrets" more successfully.

While these tracks may be enjoyed by casual listeners, they are terrific resources to the dedicated Italian Renaissance researcher, and the translations from the Latin, etc., are spot on. I studied Latin w/Professor Fred Wheelock, whose books were the *sine qua non* in the 20th C.  Being able to directly compare the originals with the English trans. is a rare treat - rare enough, I wanted that second copy for travel purposes, while the near-perfect one remains at home, in my study.

My highest recommendations to the serious listener.


title: didnt love it

text: sound was to poor for me


title: Cd

text: Love this cd brand new , played it over and over for at least a few days. Music is just so calm and peaceful makes go to another place . great price loved it


title: Doesn’t have all of their best hits

text: Used for entertainment. It’s good but doesn’t have all of the best hits


title: Christmas Music

text: Love the music from start to finish


title: Wonderful music!

text: This was given to me for my birthday and I love it!  Been a fan of Ronnie's for many years


title: 30 Exitos Shortcomings

text: I would of rather had less songs with longer playing time to really relax and enjoy.  There far too beautiful to cut short


title: Very educational!!

text: The product/toys were purchased as a birthday gift for a toddler. The product was very helpful in an educational aspect as the children is transitioning to a new grade. it also helps to build the vocabulary and increase recognition of sight words. I would recommend this product for toddlers who are transitioning to primary and kindergarten.


title: Soul Awakening Music

text: I saw Asaf Avidan perform live!!! So, I am in love with his music. His lyrics are enchanting and compelling. He fuses various genres of music. Asaf can not be placed in a box. His music haunted me after seeing him perform. So, I had to purchase this cd. I have recommended this CD to complete strangers. Its a must if you love great lyrics and soul awakening music.


title: Great Voice; Great CD

text: Sean Keane is such a natural singer. Listening to Sean, his voice just seems to flow. A unique voice that comes from a family of singers/musicians. I saw him sing at a session in Louisburgh in Ireland a few years ago. Spectacular! Any of his CDs are worth having in your collection.


Lecuona is the composer who created a Cuban national style integrating African and Cuban influences into European style music.  Though Lecuona was a magnificent pianist himself, in the 1950s in Spain and elsewhere, the young Huberal Herrera was his staff pianist.  At 88 today in 2017, Maestro Herrera, who I am proud to call a friend, is alive and living a good if humble life in CentroHabana, Cuba, where he returned after la revolución, and where he has been honored with numerous awards and recognition as a pianist, musical interpreter and civic as well as musical treasure.  This collection, recorde in Spain in 1999, represents the world's leading interpreter of the marvellous music of Lecuona playing at his best.


title: A must-have for any Dracula fan

text: Everything I thought this would be it will be treasured for years to come


title: Excellent album

text: Fast shipping, great


title: very cool

text: The disk are heavy so they don't skip much. On time and sounds good.


title: Not stick to phone.

text: It not stick to phone. I used both and not stay on phone. It started pooping back up. Waste of money.


title: Christmas present

text: Given as a Christmas present


title: DO NOT PURCHASE

text: Appeared to me to be a cheap knockoff product. A stick on label (see part of picture surrounded by blue box on product image) causes the disc to be out of balance. Returned immediately.  Is there a zero star rating?


title: Five Stars

text: saw her on youtube and wanted more.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent.


title: Rocky Shakes The Dust!

text: Rocky Athas is a virtuoso on guitar and this album is a great example.  I love it. Rock on Rocky!


title: What You Think Influences Who You Are.

text: New Theories about Life and Our Belief Systems. What you think influences who you are. Great reading!


title: Simply incredible

text: Another amazing book from R. Jordan & B. Sanderson. To bad there's inly one more book in the series. Thank you Mr. Sanderson for puting everything together and finishing the series


title: Great Album

text: Another great rock album.


title: Service and selection

text: Vintage music. Curated nicely.


title: Great Recording

text: Rare recording of these two pieces. Fine quality sound. Fast shipping and reasonable Price.


title: Stunning Recording

text: One of the Best Organ records ever. Meticulously recorded, great performance from one of America's best organists. Wilson Audio records are collectable.


title: Terrific Music

text: Great music. Very hard to find.


title: the product is great, but the delivery time

text: the product is great ,but the delivery time sucked


title: Five Stars

text: Love It!


title: Loved as a child... looking for set now.

text: My mother borrowed this from a library in Germany when I was a child.  She copied it to cassettes so I could listen to it on my Walkman!  I LOVED this and listened to it so much that the tapes wore out!!


title: One Star

text: The record set I received was not like the one  on picture.


title: Not 78s.  These are LPs according to the photo.

text: The seller's comment appears to be mistaken, judging by the photo.  The two records I have from this set are LPs, as well. They are a good summary of the important events of the periods covered.


title: One Star

text: Good


title: his oratorio Giuseppe riconosciuto is much better also he reused a very exciting bravura in the ...

text: his oratorio Giuseppe riconosciuto is much better also he reused a very exciting bravura in the style of Tommaso Traetta/Johann Christian Bach in this work and changed it from soprano (Giuseppe, soprano castrato role) to tenor in La confederazione. Nonetheless a simple, short secular serenade on one disc that has some decent singing/playing of obscure vocal repertory of Boccherini, otherwise better known for his more original, and inspired oeuvre of cello opuses.


title: Very good

text: Love artist and music .price is very good


title: Fab is still in there

text: Another good 1 from Fab He's 1 of the best out there today he keeps coming up with the lyrics the beats are hot keep it going


title: One Good B.I.G. Tribute

text: I Liked The CD. It had Hot beats on it. A lot of B.I.G.S best stuff on it. and Jay-z's best stuff on it.


title: Very lovely voice

text: Very nice 👌


title: Absolutely excellent!!!

text: Excellent CD!!!  The entire CD blew me away.  I heard this gentleman’s song on another album of mixed Irish Music from the Dingle area.  Took a chance on buying this and if far exceeded my expectations.  He is a lively and amazing musician.  I hope he makes another CD!!!


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent.


title: EXCELLENT

text: AS PREVIOUSLY STATED THAT LOVE COUPLE HAS THE ANSWER TO WHAT YOU WOULD NEED TO ENRICH YOUR MARRIAGE WITH AGAPE LOVE.  JUST FOLLOW THE ROOTS.


title: EXCELLENT

text: IF THERE ARE SOME THAT ARE PLANNING THEIR WEDDING AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO HEAR PLAYED OR SUNG, THIS CD WILL DO THE JOB AND TAKE THE GUESS WORK OUT OF IT.


title: I LOVE this Anita Moorjani

text: I LOVE this Anita Moorjani. I LOVE all of her books and CD's. These are amazing products. I can not recommend them highly enough.


title: SIMPLY THE BEST OF DOLLY

text: IF YOU LOVE DOLLY....AND WHO DOESN'T...YOU WILL LOVE THIS CD........IT HAS BECOME MY NO. 1 FAVORITE.....  I AM SURE YOU WILL LOVE IT AS WELL.....


title: Great album!!

text: One of the best independent albums ever!


title: Amo la música de Thalia 😍😍🤗❤🥰

text: Fantástico he increíble!!..


title: Lo Recomiendo al máximo..😘

text: Espectacular me encantó y las imágenes se ven super bien, muchas gracias..😉🤗 bendiciones 😇🙏


title: Lo recomiendo al mil x mil.😂😂

text: Feliz por aver encontrado este disco en verdad muchas gracias. Por cierto le sugiero que busquen el disco de (Cuando sale un lLucero Edición Especial)  (Lucero Dona desse amor) y (Lucero Brasileira) se los compro de una ves.. gracias otra ves y que Dios los bendiga..😘😍😂

attachment_type: IMAGE


title: Lo recomiendo al mil x mil

text: Excelente disco, maravilloso. Gracias muchas gracias por averlo puesto en venta..


title: Not a premium product

text:
Got all 3 cds from Titan music but I'm not happy at all. First the package are not premium. The song list is all messed up making hard to read the names of the songs on the package. also this products took over 10 days to be delivered.

I live in Panama City. Toby Munoz is panamanian as well. Instead of paying this amount of money for these 3 cds I'd rather look for it in a music store here in my country. Not Happy at all with this product. It seems like a piracy disk. Honestly.

Better if I should download these songs via mp3 from the web.


What a better way to remember good times? Good selection and original version. I am very satisfied with my purchase.


title: Best 70's Album Ever.  And I think Kansas and Yes and Styx are the best, too.

text: Best album ever.  Historic in its greatness.  Listen to this after 2112 (Rush).  Or Song for America (Kansas) or Lorelei ( Styx).  It will stand out over them (a little).


title: Five Stars

text: another great project from a great artist, worth every penny!


title: Best Siegfried Cast

text: If you really want to hear how this should be performed, order this set. The gigantic demands made on Siegfried and Bruenhilde are met effortlessly. Buy this set with the warning that you'll be spoiled for any live performance you see from now on.


title: Fantastic!

text: I smile the whole tine i listen to the music.


title: Best Yet!!

text: Perfect!!!


title: Excelente colección

text: La presentación es muy bonita. Excelente regalo para cualquier amante de la buena música.


title: Five Stars

text: Terrific!


title: A memorable portrait of of the Mormon trek in music

text:
My only previous exposure to Merrill Jenson was his music for an all-but-forgotten independent film called "Windwalker. The soundtrack album was briefly available on some obscure record label. Having enjoyed his score for that film I conducted a Google search under his name. I came across the recording of "Pioneer Portrait," the composer's celebration of the trek of the Mormon pioneers from their first settlement in Nauvoo, Illinois to their final home in Salt Lake, Utah.

I highly recommend this album, which was performed by my colleagues at the National Philharmonic Orchestra [I recorded 2 albums with them, including Max Steiner's "King Kong" and a collection of Americana Film Scores, both of which were conducted by the late Fred Steiner]. Mike Ross [misspelt in the printed notes as "Rose"], who also worked with me on another recording, recorded Jenson's music at CBS Studios in London. Excellent sonics.

Lots of Americana here. Jenson eschews the harmonic language of Aaron Copland, staying closer in style to that of Virgil Thompson, Victor Young and Jerome Moross.

Kudos all around.


title: The Best Years of Our Lives

text: Friedhofer's Academy Award winning score for this classic slice of Americana is, simply put, one of the finest ever composed for a Hollywood film. The recording, despite some faults in the mastering (too much treble), is the closest that we will ever come to capturing which is surely a masterwork.


title: An excellent tribute to one of our best Salseros

text: Sr. Santa Rosa continues to be a force to be reckoned with. His phrasing, vocal range, improvs remain in full. His "guests" span his musical career and greatly add to the festivities. The DVD is an added bonus expanding on the CD. Both are very well recorded given the live event. Very much worth your consideration!


title: Fantastic CD

text: I lost this CD sometime ago and when I searched on Amazon and found it, I was thrilled. I was truly surprised to find this older CD at Amazon. Again, I'm thrilled that I found it. Thanks!


title: Captivating

text:
Bias:  I'm a friend of the musician, and grew up with him (babysitting me).

I still love this work.  This is all easy music, not as hard as any of Servant's work.  It was written by another friend of ours, Bruce Wright, who died about 15 years back now, just before the release of the album.  And as he had depth, so do these lyrics- you'll find many the literary reference embedded within.  Both he and Bob were part of the band Servant, that early Christian rock n'roll band that gave Petra their start, back when Christian rock was both fresh and challenging (to Christians).

In that frame, Different Drum challenges Christians to not continue the way they always have, going along with culture.  Moment With You is deeply contemplative.  Song of Songs is Bruce's love song, and is like the original intent of the authors of that book, engrossingly romantic.  Runaway calls with passion and angst for a return to home.  But the two best are the last.  Trains talks of those famous trains, filled with people, headed East to Poland- and is significantly vague to refer to all situations like this, when we don't respond to those in dire need, for whatever our reasons.

And East to West is a suitable ending song, singing of tides that ebb and flow, giving the feeling to the listener that this album shall continue on, and we flow with it, through eternity.  Interestingly it was originally intended as reggae, but that didn't fit with Bob's voice.  You can still hear the reggae background to it if you listen.  East to West is a communal song, reinterpreting I Corinthians, waiting for His return, satisfied in the remembrance of His presence.

[[ASIN:B000GEYJPW Shallow Water]]
[[ASIN:B000GF1TOK Rockin' Revival]]
[[ASIN:B000JFCTZ0 World of Sand + 2]]


title: Who are we?

text:
Let me admit the biases first:  Servant was our band, by that, I mean part of our commune, managed by my dad, and all the people in it close friends of mine.  So I am going to be pretty supportive.

Servant was cutting edge- the first Christian band with an extensive light show, the first to use lasers, and the band that gave Petra their start.  They were often honored with the insult of being "too preachy", for they called the Church to return to the ways of Christ, and they didn't allow any amount of persecution stand in the way of that calling.  In this album, Servant left it's folk rock days most seen in it's first album, Shallow Water, and entered more of a mix of rock and new wave.

But why do I like the tunes on this album?  A lot of what made Servant what it was comes through in this album.  A lot of what the HMS commune  was is also present here.  The Jesus Movement never produced a tome like the Westminster Confession; for us, our theology was expressed in our music.  Even today, when I contemplate an ethical action, I consult the Bible, and the music I grew up with.  So the willingness to be martyred comes through strongly in "Courage to Burn".  Our reason for being here at all in "We are the Light".  And perhaps the best song on the album, "Wardance", reads like prophesy for the future wars in Iraq.  Servant didn't pull it's punches.  "Wardance, it's a sin."- Christ calls us to peace, and instead those who claim his name turn to war.  This is an album calling the Church to remember who we are.

[[ASIN:B000GEYJPW Shallow Water]]
[[ASIN:B000GF1TOK Rockin' Revival]]
[[ASIN:B000JFCTZ0 World of Sand + 2]]


title: Good music!

text: This is an enjoyable concert.


title: Great performance with some very sharp edges

text:
If you consider buying one Myaskovsky symphony I'd recommend nr.5 and to be just more precise: this recording, although it has some major problems. This Olympia CD says it's an analogue recording with the USSR Radio Symphony orcherstra under direction of Konstantin Ivanov. The booklet doesn't give any clue who he was, but Wikipedia tells it was a Russian conductor who lived from 1907 till 1984. So this recording must have been made before the last date and it shows. First the performance is exemplary. Svetlanov's reading which can be found on the great Warner complete symphonies recording is possibly the only let down of the whole enterprise: a lacklustre, to much free flowing interpretation of this most Tchaikofskian work. It also takes too much time in all the movements except the scherzo which is - as a contrast? - unbelievable fast. Also Edward Downes recording on Marco Polo, with a good 9th, is so so. It's spoiled by a recording which flattens every orchestral detail - of which there's many - and it sounds distanced - as if you're positioned at the last seat in the house - and damped. As if they threw a large blanket over the orchestra. Ivanov's reading has a very fine free flowing tempo in the first movement's folksy introduction as if you're sitting besides a brook, a meadow, some cows - I'm from Holland so you know: cows and clogs, we don't work only lie down along the brooks and the meadows -, a nice girl and a basket full of good food and wine (milk or beer if you like). Myaskovsky wouldn't be Myaskovsky if he didn't stop this idyllic scene painting with some very strong dramatic gestures and that's where the recording hell breaks loose. I wouldn't say it's not endurable but almost. The recording is so razor sharp on the ear it's almost uncomfortable. And you can't push the volume down because you'll loose the orchestral detail. You can try to adjust the tone control - but my amplifier hasn't one - and manipulate the highest registers... Trumpets, violins, horns, every instruments sounds distorted in the climaxes, especially in the big emotional climax of the second movement. On the downside as an extra: you can't hear the timpani. But........ I wouldn't do without this interpretation: it's the best there is...........
The 11th symphony is an extra on this disc. A good reading. There isn't much competition on this one: only Svetlanov's which I prefer; it's more emotional and better recorded.
Oh, I wish some recording company like BIS or Chandos or CPO will ever start a Myaskovsky series on SACD..................


title: OK, but there are so many better versions

text: I listened to this performance with great anticipation and was a little disappointed.  Renee Fleming doubtless has a beautiful voice but somehow she lacks in my opinion the gravitas for this profound work.  I have the same observation with regard to Bocelli.  The orchestration at times achieves the right sense of drama, but is inconsistent.  Certainly for someone wanting an introduction to the work and attracted by the superstars this is not nearly as bad as some of the reviewers suggest, but for purists there are many better versions out there and this one hardly displaces any of them.


title: Five Stars

text: Arrived in good condition


title: Every song is good

text: Really enjoyed listening.


title: Five Stars

text: this is my second dvd- I love listening to it- dvd in perfect condition


title: Love It!!

text: I own his other CD, Entertaining Solo for Cocktails. The music was exactly what I like to hear. So many artists are too progressive for me...can never hear the melody. But this artist plays the Standards beautifully. I wish he would make a few more solo albums.


title: Great Solo Piano!

text:
This album is one of the most frequent I listen to. His interpretation of all the standards is unique, to say the least. "I Thought About You" is played almost like a ballad, instead of the usual "lilt" most musicians use, and is my favorite. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" is very well done, also. If I were forced to choose only 10 CD's to "take with me", this would be included.

Unfortunately, it is unavailable. And the link provided for MP3 downloads is INCORRECT...showing another album instead. I hope Amazon can correct this.


title: Great psychedelic rock

text: Four songs are as heavy as they come. Up and On, Upon tomorrow, Foyers of fun and Brothers. Hard driving with powerful vocals and lyrics that fit the seventies era. A beautiful album


title: Fabulous singing.

text: I was able to purchase this HTF CD back in Tower Records days. Even then,it was an import and expensive.But it is a fabulous reminder of the  magnificent voice of Schicoff. Gorchakova had a beautiful lush soprano voice.But this document to Schicoffs artistry is the reason for purchase.The Manon Lescaut selections are especially moving and thrilling.You can probably find it cheaper than this and if you can....get it.There is NO ONE now on the operatic stage to match these artists....NONE!


title: Brilliant desert Island performances!

text: As a pianist of nearly 65 years of age<I have heard or collected many,many performances of these two concerti. On LP starting with Oscar Levant all the way up to todays artists on CD like Ott,Abduraimoth,Wang,Lang Lang, and many others. I heard the Rach #1 on Youtube and decided to search this CD out. Well......all I can say is  the Rach is amongst the best and Tchaik may be for me the best recorded performance. Yes....I know what you're all saying.Van Cliburn,(never thrilled me) Cherkassy,Horowitz,Wild,Watts,Entremont and many others are wonderful but this rather forgotten Russian pianist Valentina Kamenikova takes my first place spot.I can only imagine that at the time of this 1967 recording she probably didnt perform much outside of the Soviet Union.But its all here....temperment...technique...deep artistry....power....passion....things that are missing in some of todays pianists.They all are technically brilliant but the performances underwhelm me for the most part. Here is a performance that has a deep emotional and intensely Russian flavor. Kamenikova favors fast tempi at times but not hysterical like Argerich or Lang Lang. Just wonderful.The sound holds up with some really good timpani "thwacks". Its so cheap.Buy it and get thrilled.....!


title: off pitch

text: Good performance recorded ever so slightly above pitch.They all sound a little off. It may not bother everyone but I have perfect pitch so it annoys me. Get the decca performance with Tebaldi and Bergonzi.


title: Never to be forgotten greatness.

text: I managed to get a cheaper copy. But its worth every penny.In 1975 Pavarotti was in glorious youthful voice. The high Cs are all fabulous. The Favorita excerpts also had Mignon Dunn in a role not usually associated with her and she sings with beautiful tone and with great passion. James Morris was at the very start of his MET career and pours out a beautiful rich bass voice. My only caveat is Pavarotti rushes the tempo in "Spirto Gentil" but probably he wanted to get to the C quickly. The Ballo duet with Elinor Ross proves if she was singing today, she'd be the best Verdi soprano in the world. Gorgeous,full voice. But the treasure here is act I Boheme with Pilar Lorengar as one of the most touching,lovely Mimi's I've ever encountered. Just so gorgeous with a consistently lovely tone. Marvelous! The sound is very acceptable.There are 2 cd versions out there, but thats because they added an act of Traviata with Sutherland from another performance and the Ballo act is complete.Buy it!


title: Forgotten virtuoso

text: Maria Grinberg lived a sad, sad life under the censorship of the then Communist Regime under Stalin.Both her father and husband were assasinated for being free thinking intellectuals and her own career was limited to the Slavic block countries.There was even a ban on any reviews of her performances.She was not allowed to be televised. BUT....she was the equal of Richter,Van Cliburn,Gillels, and many others of her generation. A huge sound with a huge technique. The final great sweeping melody of the Rach 3 reminds me of the composers own performances. Not all here is perfection,but this a true great performance as is the Schuman.The sound is excellent for its time and being live. This is a must for any fans of the Russian piano school.And in a day when we get rather(in my opinion...dont get mad at me) bland performances of Wang, Lisitsa(sp?) and other technically profficient performers,its wonderful to hear a performance in the grand style we no longer hear...Get it!


title: Too high

text: Do not purchase this.It is dubbed a whole tone high.Tucker sounds like Mickey Mouse. Its unfortunate since I dont think there is a CD available.


title: Great Performance!

text: I have always loved Puccinis" Girl" and have almost all or any recording studio and live. I have admired Gigliola Frazzoni, and Olivero and Neblett amongst others. And so i did approach this very late Tebaldi live performance from the MET with some trepidation,considering other live performances around these last years can be painful listening at times. Well,fear not! And while the top notes are slightly desperate and have no spin they are on pitch which was not always the case around this time for the great soprano. On this broadcast day the voice was in marvelous shape and almost the Tebaldi of the early 1960s. Creamy luscious sound and thrilling up to the high A. In this day of the wrong voices pushed into the wrong rep, it is wonderful to hear committed, thrilling singing by 3 principles who had every right to be on the MET stage.The card scene between Tebaldi and Anslemo Colzani(called Anselmo Velis on the recording)is electrifying! Colzani was the Rance of choice during these years and it was a big, burly voice with a forward placement(remember that?) and a burnished top. Sandor Konya could be variable and once you get passed the mushy diction, its a fine, manly performance.Jan Behr was not a first string conductor at the MET at this time, but you can tell he loved this score and provides a theatrical, propulsive performance while being attentive to his principles and allowing them room for expansive phrasing.All I can say is listen to this performance and mourn what we have lost. This was a time when an exciting performance sung by golden-age singers was the norm, not an exception as it is today. Just think of the recent HD broadcast from the MET with a soprano with half her voice left,a tenor who is always dull and predictable and a provincial Rance with almost no voice.Sad,sad,sad! By this performance and remember what "Grand Opera" should sound like.


title: My Go To Version Of These Well Known Pieces.

text:
Thanks to the 1980 film ORDINARY PEOPLE, the Pachelbel CANON become a #1 classical music hit (one of the very few) and it has been with us ever since in countless recordings using just about every instrument imaginable. Out of all of those recordings, I have always preferred this one featuring the Mainz Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Gunther Kehr. Some of that has to do with the fact that this recording was my introduction to the piece as well as the other 3 pieces featured here but that was back in my college days long before CDs appeared and 10 years before ORDINARY PEOPLE came out.

All of the pieces on this CD were recorded long before the authentic instrument/historically informed performances regarding Early and Baroque music sprung up during the 1970s and 80s. They were performed with slightly larger forces and at a slower tempo which would not be considered musically correct today. However that does not stop them from being wonderful to listen to and an ideal introduction to these works as it makes them easier to follow. The melodies are clear and the bass line foundations are solid which is especially important in the Pachelbel and in the Albinoni.

Speaking of Albinoni, the famous Adagio is based on a fragment of music reportedly found in the ruins of World War II Dresden. Although the melody is supposedly Albinoni's the treatment and orchestration are actually by musicologist Rene Giazotto. No matter, It's a marvelous, moving piece of music that has been featured in a number of movies.  This performance is from the Wurttemberg Chamber Orchestra led by Jorg Faerber. The other two feature the Mainz Chamber Orchestra. Their recording of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #5 is beautifully balanced with a wonderful harpsichord soloist who isn't credited.

This CD was one of several that were released on the Allegretto label. They consisted of recordings that were made by Vox Records back in the late 1950s and early 1960s. That means that they are analogue as opposed to digital and sound their age (especially the Vivaldi) but that doesn't keep them from being first class performances of well known classical repetoire. They had generic gray covers with a wildflower photo on the front and were originally sold in discount outlets for a couple of bucks. They are no longer being manufactured but used copies are worth seeking out especially if you are just starting a classical music collection.


title: A Wonderful Set From "The Other Spanish Cellist".

text:
Gaspar Cassado has always stood in the shadow of his legendary contemporary Pablo Casals hence his designation as "the other Spanish cellist". As much as I respect Casals and admire his playing, I have always preferred Cassado especially when it comes to the Romantic orchestral cello repetoire. Among his recordings, this Vox Box Legends set first issued in 2004, is at the top of the list. There are several reasons for this.

First up is the selection of pieces included. While there are the standard repertory items like the Dvorak and Schumann concertos and the Tchaikovsky ROCOCO VARIATIONS, there are also some rarities. These include Ottorino Respighi's  ADAGIO & VARIATIONS and Cassado's own transformation of Schubert's ARPEGGIONE SONATA into a full blown Cello Concerto which he did in 1928 for the composer's centennial.

Nest up are the performances themselves. This is old school romantic music making like you would never hear today. The tempos are leisurely ("allowing the music to breathe" a double bassist friend of mine used to say), the orchestral playing of the Vienna Pro Musica is lush, and Cassado's cello sound is rich and warm. The conducting of one armed conductor Jonel Perlea (the result of a stroke) is exemplary.

The one drawback for today's listeners will be the sound. These recordings were made between 1956-58 and lack the wide dynamic range that modern listeners expect and are used to. However that lack of range means that you won't have to constantly adjust the volume and the analogue sound is full of depth and warmth. Only the Schubert really shows its age but Cassado's cello part still sparkles.


title: My Favorite Interpretations Of These Works.

text:
As I have said in the comments section of an earlier review, I do not have a problem with the sound of this Urania CD. The previous reviewer feels differently and he is entitled to his opinion but I cannot let a 2 star review be the only one for this title. As pointed out the Supraphon CD does have the advantage of fitting all four symphonic poems onto one CD but then by having to get the other Urania disc with THE WATER GOBLIN (Urania 5151 which I have also reviewed), I was able to come across other works like the Smetana MACBETH & THE WITCHES that I had never encountered before and haven't run into since.

Perhaps it is the added reverberation the other reviewer mentions but there is something in this set that makes it seem more vivid to me than the Supraphon release and as I sit here listening to it while I type this, the tympani have more than just a low rumbling and the revelation of the composer's orchestral textures is just as good if not better. For those of you who don't know, these symphonic poems were composed in little over a month right after Dvorak returned to Bohemia (as it was then) in 1896. They are based on Czech folk ballads by 19th century Czech nationalist Karel Jaromir Erben from his collection KYTICE (Bouquets).

Dvorak certainly gilds the lily as these works go on far longer than the ballads that inspired them but the orchestral writing is so rich and colorful and such a joy to listen to that it really doesn't matter if they don't quite resemble the source material. The performances by Zdenek Chalabala and the Czech Philharmonic (on either label) remain my personal favorites with their expressive inner detail even over the Istvan Kertesz set which I also highly recommend. As a consumer the choice is yours of course but the Urania recording is now less expensive than the Supraphon and , for the present, is easier to obtain.


title: "In The Golden Book Of The Golden Game...

text:
...A Golden Angel Wrote My Name" ...I had a late introduction to the Incredible String Band. I missed their first incarnation in the late 1960s and first heard them off a compilation album released by Electra Records called RELICS OF THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND that I purchased in a pawn shop for $1. This gave me a taste of their unique use of an incredible array of instruments (hence the name), their stream of consciousness lyrics and their even more unique vocals which people either love or hate. Working in the theatre and being exposed to a variety of performing styles (this was the late 60s, early 1970s) and having been a voracious reader since childhood, I was immediately captivated by what I heard and the lyrics I interpreted. I got their 2 previous albums THE HANGMAN'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER and 5000 SPIRITS OR THE LAYERS OF THE ONION but had trouble locating WEE TAM & THE BIG HUGE. It didn't matter that much as several of those songs were on my RELICS collection.

Since their breakup in 1974 their albums have gone in and out of print with numerous reissues taken from less than pristine source materials. If it says "BEST OF..." or "GREATEST HITS" then you would be wise to avoid it for sonic reasons. Fortunately a small British label Fledg'ling Records has gotten together with Carthage Records, who own the rights to the original recordings, to produce a remastered series of CDs from the band's first and greatest period (1965-1968). Original member Clive Palmer split after the first album and then ISB became comprised of co-founders Robin Williamson & Mike Heron along with their girlfriends Rose Simpson & Licorice McKechnie. The double LP set WEE TAM & THE BIG HUGE came at the end of 1968 after the highly praised THE HANGMAN'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER. It marks their high point and the beginning of the end. WEE TAM is still full of the fragile mystical magic that was uniquely theirs but by the end of BIG HUGE the delicate balance was going. It was also their last album supervised by legendary folk producer Joe Boyd.

WEE TAM contains several of my favorite ISB songs. Two of them DUCKS ON A POND and JOB'S TEARS (the source of this review's title) encapsulate the band's sound. If you want to sample them, you can You Tube those two songs beginning with DUCKS. That will tell you whether or not the ISB will be to your liking. Other favorites include the old timey music pastiche LOG CABIN HOME IN THE SKY and the simple and haunting AIR. Moving on to THE BIG HUGE, in the beginning this album didn't work as well for me. The songs didn't seem to gel the way the previous albums did. MAYA goes on forever and some of the titles didn't engage me. After awhile though I got the hang of it with LORDLY NIGHTSHADE and THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD becoming my favorites. This is a quintessential set from the world's most original ensemble and it's absolutely fantastic to have these albums available in high quality sound with booklets containing background information and even the lyrics to the songs which comes in handy.


title: One Of The Earliest Authentic Instrument 4 SEASONS Recordings...

text:
...and still one of the best. I'm a big fan of Antonio Vivaldi's 4 SEASONS and have several different versions from a heavily Romanticized one featuring the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra to a period instrument version featuring Patrick Stewart reading Vivaldi's little known sonnets describing each season before their respective concerto begins. THE 4 SEASONS make up the first 4 of a set of 12 violin concertos known as IL CIMENTO DELL'ARMONIA E DELL'INVENTIONE (The Contest of Harmony & Invention) which was published by Vivaldi (1678-1741) as his Op.8. Of the 12 concertos, 7 have programmatic titles given to them by the composer. This CD features the first 7, Volume 2, the last 5. Here we have Vivaldi composing descriptive or program music of a very specific nature as can be clearly heard once you have seen (or heard) the sonnets that the composer wrote. Back in the early 1960s Max Goberman's pioneer recording of these works came with the sonnets reproduced on the LP and as mentioned earlier, Patrick Stewart read them in a release from not that long ago but his period ensemble is not up to this one.

I should say straight up that I am not a big admirer of period performance practice nor authentic instrument recordings and this is purely a personal preference. I find many of them to be on the dry and academic side lacking inner intensity including the later recordings by this ensemble, The English Concert, that were done for the DG Archiv label. However this recording dates from 1966, almost 50 years ago, making it one of the first of its kind and it captures the best of both approaches. TEC uses Baroque instruments and a chamber sized ensemble as would have been done in Vivaldi's day but the performances are as fresh and full of life as if they were being performed for the first time. The violin soloist Simon Standage, performing on a Baroque violin, is outstanding. Now if there were only some way of getting Patrick Stewart's majestic reading of the sonnets onto this recording, then it would be one for the ages. Originally released on the English CRD label, this is the American Vanguard release which is harder to find but much less expensive when you do. The sound quality is excellent.


title: At Last My Collection Is Complete!

text:
It's been 25 years in the making but at last my Urania CD collection is complete. I now own all 37 titles that were first issued in the late 1980s before quickly disappearing. Urania was a small classical music label that flourished in the 1950s and early 1960s. They specialized in releasing "Iron Curtain" recordings, ones that came from Eastern Europe and Russia which were then under the domination of the Soviet Union. There were also historical German recordings featuring the likes of Elizabeth Schwarzkopf and Walter Gieseking and finally some real curios like an album of classical concertos written for the harmonica! I remembered these albums from my college days and even had a few of the LPs which were considered old even then.

Back in 1988-89 several recordings from their catalog were digitally remastered and then released on a total of 37 CDs with new cover art.They were marketed in cardboard containers with the slogan "Great Classics, Classic Greats" and retailed for under $10 a disc. I ran across a bunch of them in the cutout bins at my local music store in Asheville NC and scarfed them right up. The cutouts were even cheaper. I was able to purchase about 20 at that time and then later had the opportunity, when browsing through a Tower Records store (remember them) in Berkeley, California to purchase the remaining ones but didn't. I figured I could buy them back in North Carolina just like the first batch and at cheaper prices too.. WRONG!

Starting in 2005, slowly but surely thanks primarily to amazon, I was able to locate 15 of the CDs I was missing but this was almost 20 years after I had wasted my first opportunity. However there were two that kept eluding me. Finally in 2010 I obtained 1 of the 2 titles, Smetana's BARTERED BRIDE music but this one stubbornly refused to appear here or elsewhere. I had a French import copy but the sound quality wasn't as good. Finally, on a whim after having not looked for months, I checked again and there it was. I got the only available copy too! I currently have a Listmania list that contains 16 of the titles if you want to see them and their artwork. Just search Listmania under Urania Classics. Most of them are still available.

These are hardly the greatest recordings of the classical repetoire out there and, even with their digital transfers, some of the Soviet era recordings are a little on the harsh side but most of the interpretatons are idiomatic and some are quite remarkable. Recordings are like movies, they capture performers and what makes them unique so that they can be revisited again and again. Just as Laurence Olivier's RICHARD III is different from Ian McKellan's, so different conductors' takes on the classics are uniquely theirs. It is this aspect of the Urania recordings that make them so valuable to me and I'm glad to finally have them all at my beck and call. BTW the 5 star rating is for the entire collection not this particular recording although it is a very fine one. The Saint-Saens may be too Germanic for some (heavy and slow) but the Mendelssohn Symphony #5 is quite nice.


title: One Down, One To Go.

text:
Thanks to an amazon seller, I was finally able to find a copy of this CD which I have been seeking for over 20 years. It is one of 37 original Urania CDs issued in 1988-89. The only one I am now missing is Urania #5145 (Saint-Saens: SYMPHONY #3 / Mendelssohn: SYMPHONY #5). If anyone out there has a copy that they would like to sell, please contact me at the e-mail address listed on my profile page. I not only want it in order to complete my collection but also because it contains first class performances of both pieces especially the Saint-Saens ORGAN SYMPHONY. This present recording offers the rare opportunity to hear something by Smetana (other than the ubiquitous MOLDAU) as performed by some of the top Czech orchestras of the day. The performances of the Smetana BARTERED BRIDE excerpts are especially fine and the early symphonic poems are equally well played.

The original Urania label was a small company that flourished during the 1950s and 60s. They specialized in releasing recordings from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union although they did offer the occasional second tier American orchestra. While never in state-of-the-art sound, the performances are idiomatic to their respective regions and are different from the type of performances currently available today. The remastering for this series done by Tom Null is first rate which is why I want these particular CDs even though there are other versions of the same performances available. For a sampling of what's available on this original label, check out my listmania list for Urania Classics (also on my profile page). These white label CDs are not to be confused with current offerings on the Urania label which are not related and are much easier to find.

UPDATE: 4/28/14 - Have found the Saint-Saens / Mendelssohn to complete the collection.


title: CLASSIC BERNSTEIN

text: IT was for Tamiko that I  got this CD and i was not disappointed, except for the title song  (vocal version) WAS MISSING.I can't believe it. That aside, the rest of the CD was great and well worth adding to your soundtrack collection, ifeel that it will increase in value as timr goes by.


title: Good company

text: It’s a keeper


title: Is as advertised

text: Fantastic Sound, very little scratches


title: SWEET ALBUM AT A SWEET PRICE!

text: What a NICE find - a CLEAN album from the 60s of the Teddy Neeley Five ... too bad they didn't make more recordings!


title: Five Stars

text: Worth if for the version of "Drivin' South" alone


title: Fusty.

text: When I put on this disc of Geminiani Concerti Grossi Op. 7, by Iona Brown and ASMF, I found myself instantly transported to a polite soiree, where foundation representatives quietly chatted up wealthy potential donors to their causes over canapes. It's almost impossible for me to believe that in the lusty London of Hogarth and Fielding, Spartanly genteel performances of music like this one would have attracted much attention, much less enthusiasm, in what was a decades-long craze for concerti grossi in the manner of Corelli. Added to the absolutely minimal personnel performing the music slowly and gravely, the sound seems like it's trapped in a box. A little sense of space might have lessened the gloom. Overall, this felt like a dry, academic excercise.


title: Disappointing

text: While 'Mother' is interesting some ways, well-sung and well-recorded, it is disappointing. Catalan soprano and Syrian Mezzo collaborate. You think duets, right? Not here. Except for one track where they sing alternating verses, each does her own thing. Inexplicably, there is applause after track 8, and then again at the end of this live recording. The band, Musica Alta Ripa is versatile, and at times very impressive. But a great finale does make a great album.


title: Sparkling Haydn

text: Bruno Weil's Tafelmusik/Tolzer Knabenchor of Haydn's Theresienmesse and Nelsonmesse is a crisply performed, articulately sung, and sparklingly recorded version of these 2 late masterworks. The solists are terrific.


title: As Good as it Gets.

text: This 2001 set by Benjamin Schmid, of Bach suites forcviolin and B.C. on<br />Arte Nova, also available on a mega-OEHMS set, is a case of don't-be-fooled-by-the-price-or-the-cover. Schmid's playing is superb. Anthony Spiri's accompaniment is first rate. In additiion to BWV 2014-1019, BWV 1021 & 1023 fill out each disc. Really, I'm not going to bother looking for something better than this!


title: Wonderful HIP 'Messiah'

text: In a way, Edward Higginbottom's 2007 'Messiah' goes Hogwood's 1980 revelatory recording one better: instead of sopranos who sing like boys, Higginbottom uses actual boy sopranos. In a way it's a pity he didn't go all the way and also use boy altos, given that Handel, never in his life, heard, or imagined hearing, a countertenor sing any of his alto roles. That said, Iestyn Davies does a smoother, better-balanced job than most of the countertenors I have heard (not to say I actually love it). For the rest, the performance is wonderful. The trim Academy of Ancient Music gives spirited instrumental accompaniment. The choir of around 30 couldn't be better. The soloists, both boys and men are appropriately enthusiastic and virtuosic. The recording is spacious and clear.


title: As Good as it Gets

text: This recording of the Ghost and Archduke Trios is likely the best you can do if these 2 trios are what you want. Stern and his cohort play superlatively. The recording is perfectly done.


title: A Beautifully Rethought Messiah

text: Colin Davis' 1985 Messiah with the Bayerischen Rundfunks Symphonieorchester und Chor is a bit slower than his famous 1966 recording, more cleanly recorded, and somewhat rethought. For instance, the orchestra sometimes highlights soloists, as in concerti grossi, and the chorus, 'With His Stripes', is sung a capella, in a very subdued fashion. My predominent impression is that  of a more meditative Messiah, albeit one where they really really let it rip at the proper times. The soloists are all very good, and the choir is wonderfully tight.


title: Profound, Thrilling and Interesting.

text: This disc of Vainberg/Weinberg's Sym.12, (in memoriam of Dmitri Shostakovich), conducted by Maxim Shostakovich, plus a flute concerto conducted by Rudolph Barshai, on Russian Disc, is a great sounding, sometimes thrilling, sometimes moving, sometimes delightful recording. Weinberg was Shostakovich's friend, protege and competitor. The symphony is a very personal and informed response to Shostakovich's death. The flute concerto is just fun


title: A Spirited Recital

text: Cellotraume from 2003 is a spirited collaboration between American cellist Rebecca Rust and German pianist Fritz Schwinghammer, in a presentation of  Romantic pieces for cello. The 4 pieces by Schumann, 3 by Faure, and 2 by Saint-Saens, form a great setting for Bruch's serenely majestic Kol Nidre. 4 miscellaneous pieces round out the program. The recording is natural, spacious and clean. The 2 performers are wonderful together, bringing passion and attention to detail, to the music.


title: Brisk and Exciting

text: I bought this recording on CD in a Japanese import. It's  quite a surprise, brisk, perfectly proportioned and very satisfying. At 56 min it is the fastest I have heard, but it doesn't seem rushed. I guess I  was just lucky a single copy was available on Amazon when I  was looking!


title: The Chopin of My Dreams

text: This collection of Chopin's Nocturnes and Preludes is compiled from a a large number of recordings made for Philips between 1959 & 1971. Harasiewicz won the International Chopin Prize in 1955, and subsequently went on to become a judge in the competition three times. I looked at this after listening to, and being disappointed by, a very famous recording of these works. This one is far better. These Nocturnes are fluidly mysterious, poingnantly dramatic and subtlely nuanced. I literally cannot imagine performances more Chopinesque than these. I can say the same for the Preludes, both despite and because  the performances are totally different. Each Prelude is treated in an interesting and particular manner, each according to its nature. An excellent choice for anyone thinking about this music.


title: Refreshing Brahms

text: This Italian-made set, with English-only notes, which I bought from Japan(!), is a clean, if VERY bright remastering of Steinberg's 1961-1962 Command Classics release. Bass boost and treble reduction are both helpful when listening. And what I'm listening to is the most extroverted Brahms I've ever heard. The performances are clear-minded, vigorous but spacious, monumental but detailed, beautiful but not sentimental, and sometimes transcendently luminous. Steinberg doesn't read anything into the music or wring anything out of it. The result is surprisingly refreshing.


title: don't buy this product.

text: The recording is very bad.


title: Love the product and the price was okay. Out of the box, the discs don't play correctly.

text:
The discs, as received, look very "ruff". Playing them as received results in skips and repeats. Thus far, carefully removing the "stuff" coating the playing side has eliminated the skips on one of the discs. Hoping that works for the rest.

I would not have purchased this from the seller had a known the condition of the discs as delivered.


title: You must buy this cd if you can!!!!

text: I searched for this cd for 2 years, and finally found it. if you are lucky enough to get a copy acrobats and butterfly are 2 tracks that i found to be instant favorites to anyone.


Great covered hits from the earlier years


title: Childrens Hymns in Religious Training

text: Was looking for children hymns to use in conjunction with religious education classes for ten year olds and found this album met my needs.


title: Great

text: Great CD


title: Good

text: Great CD


title: Great

text: Great album


title: MAGIC!!!

text: Killah priest with this master piece album has cemented his stamp among the greatest hip hop emcees of all time.....the man is pure heavy mental, wisdom and knowledge the beats the flow just mind blowing music.....perfect for 2013 when the music industry is plagued by senseless trash corny commercial corporate rap music.....killah priest brings light into the darkness with this masterful album pure magic!!!! peace


title: Great Vinyl Purchase

text: This album set arrived in excellent condition, and also early from the seller. I am thrilled with this purchase.


title: Best easy listening from James Last

text: I had this album (cassette) since 1985 ( 1st edition) but it can't be play due to condition and discontinued equipment. I am trying to get this collection on website but did not get all. So happy to purchase from Amazon seller, it's condition good enough for my collection.


title: Just awesome

text: I love the music he creates and how he presents it--love this album


title: No es CD, es Playaway.  This is a playaway device with the book recorded on it - it works fine.

text:
This is not a CD.  I guess there just are NO CDs available.  But, that's ok.  It's a little device called a Playaway, which has the book permanently recorded on it.  You can increase volume, and move forward or backward.  The device takes a AAA battery - go online and google Playaway, to see how to change the battery.  You get about 8 or 9 hours out of a battery.  On the other hand, a CD would last forever and not take batteries.  But, if CDs simply aren't available, then yes, this is a good option.  Mine came without earbuds which is fine - I use AC-powered little PC speakers.  I have the speakers turned on highest volume, so I can turn the playaway on lower volume to try to save the battery.  I can't complain about the audio book - it's fine.

En espanol, esto es un aparato que se llama "Playaway" que funciona con una bateria de tamanho AAA.  Usa con alto voz, or qual-quier con "headphone jack."  Funciona muy bien, y si no haya CD, esto vale la pena.  !CARAMBA! 5/6/16 - AHORA VEO QUE YA NO EXISTE DE CUESTA BARATO - LO COMPRE POR $50.  PERO, EL VALOR DE ESTE MENSAJE VALE LA CUESTA DE AHORA $500.  ESCUCHE TODO EL TIEMPO - LEA EL LIBRO - ABSORBA EL CONTENIDO, Y VIVA MEJOR!!  MUCHA SUERTE!!


title: I liked the discs

text: I liked the discs, they had some great songs. But I didn't like that the discs didn't have 3 songs - Casket Drop, N.K.P, & Eastside. In the description, it says the discs contain 4 bonus songs. It had 1, Metro. Now I bought this set because the regular Y.O.L.O cd does not have these 4 four songs. The tape has all the songs on it. I would have given an excellent rating, if these songs were on there. It was a lot of money to shell out! I understand how rare True Blue is. You should have sold it for $200.00. Now If had Casket Drop, N.K.P, & Eastside, then you could sell for $300.00.  You should check the discs too make sure that you have all the songs you promise. Other than the 3 songs missing, it is a great set. the discs where in great shape, the cover wasn't. I am a True Blue fan, and these 3 songs are some of their best cuts(songs). So I was really disappointed when they were not there. I am sorry for the trashin', but when you spend this kind of money you expect excellence.


title: Very small mini pack. Not what I expected

text: Mini bottle and the sheet have almost no moisture.  Practically dry. Not what I expected.


title: The Best Heath Brothers Album by far.

text: This is my favorite of the Heath Brothers albums.  Billy Taylor's "We Need Peace We Need Love" alone makes it so.  Still don;t understand why this hasn't been issued as a CD yet.


title: 11 STARS! (THAT'S HOW LOUD THEY GO LIVE!)

text:
OMFG!!! Just saw these guys (actually 1 gal and 2 guys!) two nights ago supporting The Bronx & mariachi el bronx and did they hold their own or what! My ears are still bleeding from the utter awesomeness! Celeste, the lead singer/guitarist may look like a shy/nerdy/scholastic-type but man, talk about a cobra in a shy gal's shoes! Vitriol and venom springs from her every pore and yet you can't help but fall in love with her (or at least mad crush on her!... in a healthy/non-stalker way![[ASIN:B001GKYBY4 The Bronx III]][[ASIN:B001D7T3WU Chemistry Of Common Life]]).
This is a must-buy like no other (and they're definitely so much BETTER live!)
Peace!


title: Tasty and Delightful Comeback

text:
This album reminds me in many ways of Amel's 2004 release, "Bravebird": edgy, funky, eclectic, ahead of its time.  To me, it feels like a departure from "Morning" and the covers album "Lovely Standards," the follow-ups were a little more pure and organic, and to my tastes, not as grabbing.  But "Ice Cream Everyday" reconfirms musically that Amel is in a class all her own and remains one of the most interesting and notable neo-soul acts around.

The lead single and first cut on the album, "Afraid," is an innocuous groove about an intense obsession and desire for another while not knowing exactly what will be.  I was immediately hooked when I heard this over summer; it was so hot the DJ spun it at least twice and everyone was on the floor.  "A Million Sapphires" follows, and puts Amel back into her comfort zone with that ethereal and angelic sound that she is so known for.  The beautiful and magnetic "I Do Take" warrants several listens, it's a beautiful song and I always think "wedding song" when I listen to it.  It has a Prince-esque vibe in some of the rifts, just amazing.  She turns it back up with "You Don't See Me," an almost infectious go-go track about wanting to be noticed by someone, is just as calming as its counterpart "Ur The Shhh."  Lyrically, "Berries and Cream" is on point, and another groove that is similar to the lead single.

"Danger" is an eerie, gothic track with a serious message.  Very haunting yet mesmerizing especially the way her voice just calls to you.  "Moment to Reflect" and "See Where You Are" are a conscious track, while "Have You" finds Amel flirting possibly with adult pop and is another surprising, stand out track.  "Orange Glow" a track that was offered a while ago some time last year finds itself on this release, very funky and a classic  jam.  "Don't Let Me Down" is a ballad and somewhat jazzy, and "Trapped Being Human" is another funky, but instrumental track.  Like her prior releases, Amel includes a "2," reworked versions of previous songs on the album: "I Do 2" and "Danger 2."  In between them is "Soon," a cosmic and funky track which matches her vocals against echoes.

The album overall is great, it exhibits her artistry and longevity since she first burst on the scene.  Job well done!


title: only for hardcore fan

text: i brought this single just because of the remix track, nothing worth listening from this single, in fact, i think in my arms is suck and the video is terribly made especially the dance, make-up and the costume.


title: Five Stars

text: PHUNKY!! 😎👍👍


title: OM Sanctuary

text: This is the recording you have been looking for. There are a couple of similar products that are not what you want. This is just the most hypnotic and relaxing music & chant you have ever heard. This recording is the most common one played during savasana by yoga teachers across the world.


title: "I've always wanted to make love to an angry welder..."

text:
There have been times in my life when I've hesitated while making a purchase. I'm sure I'm not the only person who's done it: your finger is hovering over the "place order" button and you have a moment of doubt. You wonder if perhaps the money could be better spent putting food on the table, or maybe you could put it toward furthering one of those pesky life goals that always seem to get in the way of the fun you're not having.

You think to yourself, "Do I really need this? Surely I can do without it?"  You pause for a minute, and then you think, "I CAN'T do without it. And don't call me Shirley."

Then, inexplicably, you empty out your digital cart and go make a Pimento cheese sandwich instead. Sure, the sandwich gives you terrible heartburn and horrifyingly noxious gas, but at least you didn't blow a twenty spot in an attempt to distract yourself from the slowly decaying corpse that is your unsatisfying, shallow personal life. You feel better knowing you've won a small victory in the battle between spiritual fulfillment and empty materialism.

Yeah, we've all been there.

But it's safe to say that in the case of Michael Small's score for JAWS the Revenge, no such hesitation gripped me. Should the dreaded doubt monster manage to get its slimy fingers around you before you've thrown your money uselessly at your monitor, do the sensible thing: give yourself a jolly good smack across the face, reevaluate your priorities in life, and then purchase the CD anyway... because this time, IT'S PERSONAL!

Conceived by studio head Sid Sheinberg as a return-to-form character picture, JAWS the Revenge was released in 1987 to universal critical derision. Holding a 0% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's one of the few franchise horror sequels that just about every fan can agree is total garbage. The film ran into problems right out of the gate when it was rushed into production in the winter of 1986 without a script and with a ton of logistical and practical limitations. For one thing, it was impossible for them to film the movie in Martha's Vineyard due to the wintertime shooting schedule, so the location was shifted from Amity Island to the Bahamas. On top of that, franchise star Roy Scheider was once again absent from proceedings, having said in an interview that not even the devil could make him appear in JAWS part 4.

Off to a strong start, movie.

It's pretty clear from early on that the film is in trouble. The moment Ellen Brody starts talking about how the shark waited all this time to come for Sean, or about the fear of the shark killing Chief Brody (!!!), you know you're in for something supremely silly. And silly it is: the film's lead is comically unhinged, pretty much all of the characters make dumb decisions, the shark is often seen being towed by mechanical rigs, and the third act features one of the most absurd triumphant victories ever put to film.

Plus, the shark is overdubbed with a cartoonish roar lifted right out of Tom & Jerry.

Tucked away within all of this ridiculousness, however, is a tense thriller score composed and conducted by the late, great Michael Small. Despite everything that's happening on screen, Small always plays it straight. In a way it's a decision that accentuates just how silly the film is, but it also means that the music makes for an extremely strong listening experience in isolation.

Back in 2000, Small released a promotional CD for JAWS the Revenge that featured 27 minutes of music across 8 tracks. The CD was never commercially available and a lot of material was missing.

Skip forward to 2015. After years of requests by eager fans, Intrada Special Collection has released what is ostensibly the film's entire score. Clocking in at a beefy 51 minutes across 34 tracks, Intrada has done an admirable job of bringing Small's score to a wider audience.

If you're a fan of the score for this film, you know exactly what you're in for. Small has created a soundscape that lifts only the shark theme from John Williams work in the first film, and while he's not shy about implementing said theme, he's also created quite a bit of original content for the characters and situations in the film. There's a mystical-sounding, six note motif that signifies the psychic link between Ellen Brody and the shark, and a playful strings/woodwind motif that underscores the quiet scenes between Michael and Thea. It's all very good and stands apart from the themes created by Williams for the original film.

Arguably the best decision made by Small was to overlay a percussion-driven march and rushing strings to the shark's traditional two-note ostinato theme. The rushing strings are briefly heard in Williams' own re-recording of the JAWS theme for the 1975 soundtrack album, but it was never used on screen until Small came along and expanded upon it, giving it a greater sense of weight and urgency.

As a result, JAWS the Revenge features what is possibly the strongest opening title sequence variation of Williams' theme to date. It's dark, broody and driving. It sets the perfect tone for what should be an awesome sequel... which, I admit, is a bit of a mean trick on the part of Small, but it's easy to forgive him when the music is as good as it is.

In terms of mastering, this album is more-or-less a grand slam. Universal Pictures granted Intrada access to the original two-track stereo session mixes, which were still in very good shape despite having spent the last 28 years gathering dust in storage. This means that not only were they able to include every piece of music as it was originally recorded by Small, but they were also able to include a handful of alternate takes and unreleased cues. While there's not much in the way of unused material or alternate recordings, it's nice that Intrada included them.

Sound quality holds up nicely. They haven't applied artificial volume buffs -- meaning the music is going to be a little bit quieter than something mixed in a modern sound studio -- and there is some minor hiss present, but that's always going to be the case on an old release that hasn't had a ridiculous amount of noise reduction applied to it (which in my opinion is a good thing, as it maintains the fidelity of the original sound, especially where percussion and strings are concerned).

Michael Small's score for JAWS the Revenge is easily the best thing about the film. It manages to be dark and tense in the face of a patently silly premise, and it manages to hit all the right sentimental notes even when the writing and the acting can't quite do the same.

If you're a fan of the score, pick it up before it goes out of print. It's well worth having.

PS: For those who are curious, here's the track list:

01. Jaws The Revenge - Main Title (2:30)
02. Sean Attacked (1:31)
03. Identification (0:42)
04. Run - Funeral (1:19)
05. Flight To The Bahamas (1:38)
06. Ellen Warns (0:37)
07. Ellen’s Dream (1:05)
08. Tagging The Conchs (1:33)
09. Ellen Plays With Leah (1:07)
10. Jaws The Revenge (0:30)
11. Ellen Flies Plane (1:31)
12. Shark Attacks Jake In Sled (0:57)
13. Don’t Tell Mother (0:29)
14. Saying Goodnight (0:46)
15. Shark Takes Bait (1:44)
16. Runaway Bay (4:11)
17. Alright Mr. Fish (0:38)
18. Michael’s Dream (0:44)
19. Peek-A-Boo (1:25)
20. Picking Up Signals (0:42)
21. Michael Attacked By Shark (2:32)
22. Michael At Mirror (0:52)
23. Moray Eel (1:03)
24. Banana Boat (Revised Ending) (1:27)
25. Ellen Goes Out To Sea (1:14)
26. Michael Runs For Help (1:01)
27. Plane Buzzes Shark (1:28)
28. Is Hoagie Dead? (0:58)
29. Killing Of Jake (1:39)
30. Shocked Shark – The Finish (5:44)
31. Jaws The Revenge - End Credits (2:22)
32. Flight To The Bahamas (Alternate Take) (1:36)
33. Shark Attacks Jake In Sled (Alternate Take) (0:55)
34. Banana Boat (Original Ending) (1:29)


title: A brilliant, untraditional composition by Akira Yamaoka

text:
The "music" of Silent Hill is an often maligned aspect of a game that in 1999 proved something terrifying could come from the PS1 gaming console which not only fed on a person's fear of the dark, but fear for the flesh. While Resident Evil did a good job of delivering unto us oozing zombie goodness, Silent Hill was an altogether different kind of game.

I don't think any one aspect of the project really drives this point home with more gusto than the game's soundtrack, which was written and performed by Akira Yamaoka (who currently acts as Executive Producer of the franchise.)

Yamaoka has a knack for creating terror through sound, which plays a huge part in making Silent Hill so terrifying. Don't believe me? Try turning the volume down sometime. It really isn't very effective that way.

The music itself is a strange beast on its own. Not music per se, the mixture of ambient sound with grinding metal and chanting voices is something not to be missed by those with an eclectic taste. There's a kind of energy to what Yamaoka has produced, and despite the fact that it isn't exactly something most people would listen to every day, I personally can't help but admit that I truly enjoy the odd sounds on display out in this compilation.

The first track on the disc -- the Silent Hill main theme -- is among one of the most eerie video game themes ever composed. Compared to the more streamlined "Theme of Laura" from Silent Hill 2, it's quite different and out-there.

The CD moves from track to track pretty much seamlessly, making for a bit of an emotional roller coaster. There's no pause for breath between each scene, and that's something I appreciate.

I did deduct the CD one star, and that's because some of the tracks are a bit short (particularly "Die" and "Not Tomorrow".) It would have been nice to have the length extended a bit, but that's only a slight niggle on my part.

Another reason I deducted a star has to do with the lack of key tracks on the CD. I've got an Expanded OST made by a fan which runs two discs long. There's some really good stuff that was left off the official disc. As a result, it does get a bit boring from time to time.

For those of you like A. Griffiths "Adrian" who wants something a bit more melodic, I suggest the Silent Hill 3 and 4 soundtracks. There's a lot more in the way of actual music on both of those discs, and while the games did feature a lot of the metallic grinding that is found in the original Silent Hill, it was opted to leave a massive chunk of it off of the soundtrack CDs (unfortunately).

The soundtrack for Silent Hill is truly unique in that it isn't music, per se, but if you've got a morbid ear or just a curious mind, I suggest giving it a listen. (A warning, though: if you have a sensitive ear, you might want to avoid tracks like "My Heaven", which does go a bit wild.)


title: Great music I had no idea existed!

text: Remixed INXS music by Michael Hutchence and other people!  Expected it to just be different versions of songs that exist- got a wonderful surprise!  If you are an INXS fan- buy this!


title: Five Stars

text: I like this music.L


title: Five Stars

text: Like it so much.L


title: bolero Latin music

text: antonio Prieto is one of the must beautifuL romantic voice in the world he sing balad dancing music and I like it very much.L


title: wonderful

text: Bought this for my mother, she enjoys songs that empower women... She just loves it!! She enjoys these songs with her sisters and mother at family get togethers :)


title: Great music!!

text: Great cds!! Great music!!


title: Great music!! Great price!!

text: Love it!!


title: If you love Gershwin, you should really like this recording by ...

text: If you love Gershwin, you should really like this recording by Marti Webb, a British actress/singer.  It is probably 30+ years old; having first been released on LP.  She has the perfect voice for this style of music and does not disappoint.


title: great

text: Listening on my cd player


title: Nice

text: Nice CD


title: 2 CD SET with a Great mix of songs!

text: This is a set of 2 cds in 2 seperate jewel cases, and they were packaged together in one cardboard box set. it was the first expereince I had had with Petras work. It has a great mix of songs that gives an amazing overview of many albums. Not by sight, Grave Robber, the Coloring Song, This means war, Clean, Beat the System, are just of few. This 2 CD Set is packed with Songs that will cover most of your old favorites, or give you a fantastic taste of something new. I highly recommend it.


title: Great

text: Lovely


title: Great music

text: I love this couple.


title: Summons me

text: I find myself in thus


Music


title: Remove snow with ease

text: What a back saver. Slices thru two feet of snow like butter. Reaches up to the tallest vehicles. A must if you live in the mountians.


title: More hype than hip

text: Some songs outstanding, others less


title: Oldie but goodie.

text: This has been around for a very long time but always makes me sing -a-long.


title: Five Stars

text: Better than expexted


title: Five Stars

text: nice CD!


title: Uncanny talent, great country songs. A rare find.

text: This kid can sing, similar to Billy Gilman, Hunter Hayes, Jonny Lang, and a very young Keith Urban.


title: Ethan at his best.

text: Great... Great... Great!


title: Gorgeous voice

text: I’m a K Pop fan and Taemin did not disappoint. He has a gorgeous voice. I loved the book of pictures.


title: but everything else was great.

text: The box was a little dented, but everything else was great.


title: Must have in your collection!

text: The Elders Story Road CD is a must have for your collection!  The Elders, like fine wine, get better with age. Every time I think there is no way they can top their last CD, they come out with another that has exciting and new sounds. This CD has unique new tracks that make you want to jump up and dance!  You can't help tapping your foot and smile as the music fills the room.

user_id: AHLTCFQIWZNURDRYUBJAOASKSQAA


title: my love birds sing along with the CD

text: my love birds sing along with the CD. i don't know if they can tell it is playing over and over though? i even know when a certain note is going to hit.i guess it keeps i'm happy?


title: Music for Little Hipsters

text: I had heard this CD when babysitting and had to have it.  Good for babies and adults.  You can't not sing along with the songs.


title: Incredible

text: It’s the Beatles. I don’t need to say any more!


title: Heavy handed and unidiomatic

text: Extremely heavy handed and unidiomatic. No competition for Rubinstein or for Maryla Jonas.


title: AWESOME!!

text: This was my first purchase of a CD by her. She's very poetic!


title: Gorgeous music at bedtime

text: Wonderful for meditation helps me go to sleep


title: Four Stars

text: Very cool songs from my youth


title: Had I But Known

text: I wish I'd known that this was a rerelease of "Mayhem" with some new songs and remixes I wouldn't have bought both.  The new songs, however- particularly "Road Runner"- make it worth the price.  As Ms. May has shown a tendency to emphasize poetry over music in her latest releases, these early recordings are more than ever must haves.


title: good enough

text: I was a little surprised by this record, as I was expecting a country album; I'm not big on categories, but this seems to me to land squarely in contemporary folk territory, with a leaning towards pop.  However, she owes nothing to my expectations; the songs are generally clever and well crafted, the arrangements are decent and she has a very serviceable voice, all in all an enjoyable outing.


title: Give It a Try

text: Too bad this album seems to have fallen by the wayside commercially; it's a really strong effort from a wonderful group of musicians.  Hard to classify, but mostly based to some degree or another in the blues- these musicians are coming out of a highly eclectic musical environment and it shows.


title: Grab It While You Can

text: This is an incredibly beautiful album.  Fairuz is choice #1 if I ever have to cast the voice of an angel, and her musicality is impeccable.  Most of her recordings include a lot of chorus and instrumental interludes, which I confess I usually just wait out; this album is pure Fairuz throughout, and the songs are gorgeous.


title: not great.

text: Okay, not great.


title: Four Stars

text: No, thanks!


title: Good find!

text: Perfect for adjusting my sound system!


title: Five Stars

text: Good old time Gospel singing


title: Product as promised

text: Quick shipment. Product as promised.  Thanks!

user_id: AGQGZYLEVDALKVLNEYPYBUUYQRHA


title: Great CD, slow shipping

text: Shipping was longer than expected. The CD itself is fantastic. Definitely my favorite album.


title: GREAT AS ALWAYS

text: GREAT AS ALWAYS


title: The Traveling Wilburys were the best Band put together  !🤗!

text:
I 💖 every Band Member in the Group!  What they all brought together was a
Great group.of Prefromers !  LISTENING too THEM really shows you just how
Talented they were let alone by THEMSELVES  ! JOJO


title: Five Stars

text: Perfect quality, stunning visuals, and just an overall amazing album.


title: Shipped different edition than I ordered, disappointed

text:
So I love Dark Side of the moon.  However what I was trying to buy was a very specific edition.  This album's listing says 1994, however I was shipped the 2011 edition, which is a completely different remaster.

So there is nothing wrong with the 2011 version, but the earlier remastered versions were a bigger improvement over the original release than this one.  To be fair this is probably truer to the original release, but not what I was trying to buy.

This album has been remastered more times than most, and 99% of people probably don't know or care.  But this was the wrong edition,


title: Five Stars

text: Arrived well packaged, on time and exactly as described.  Thank You


title: A mixed bag

text:
I was a big fan of the late Welsh soprano Margaret Price.  This recording of Mahler lieder is not up to her usual standards, however.  Part of the problem, to my ears, is the accompanist, Thomas Dewey, a good many of whose contributions are distracting -- particularly in the Wayfarer and Knaben Wunderhorn selections.  Price might have been shown to better advantage with the orchestral accompaniments.  The Ruckert lieder fare better in his hands, though I could do with a little more restraint on the pianist's part in "Um Mitternacht."

Back to Price, she too does better in the Ruckert lieder than in the other selections on this disc.  Also lovely is her rendition of "Urlicht" from Des Knaben Wunderhorn.  Overall, however, this record is a disappointment.  Those seeking top notch Margaret Price should look for her recital of Schubert lieder accompanied by Graham Johnson, her Wigmore Hall recital of Schubert, Mahler, and Strauss lieder (accompanied by Geoffrey Parsons), and her astonishingly good -- indeed, ravishing -- performances with Abbado of Berg's Lulu Suite and the Altenberg Lieder.

For more satisfying Mahler with female singers, try Janet Baker (with Barbirolli, not the fairest comparison because of the wonderful orchestral accompaniment), Christa Ludwig (who has recorded both with piano and orchestral accompaniment), Anne Sophie von Otter, Jessye Norman, and, for something special, Kathleen Ferrier's recordings of Mahler lieder (if you can find them).


title: The "Lost" Single Gun Theory CD

text: I love(d) the Aussie trio Single Gun Theory and am fairy gutted they're not recording any more.  I was pleased to find this CD on offer at Amazon--the soundtrack to the Australian movie The Monkey's Mask, and pretty much the last thing the band recorded.  Even though most of it is ambient/ instrumental, it's still very much in the same vein as SGT's earlier work on Like Stars in My Hand and Flow, River of My Soul (synth-pop/ classical with some definite "world-beat" influences).  I dearly wish this band would re-form and start recording again.  They were recommended to me back in the 90s by a fellow Kate Bush fan, and they do not disappoint.  Almost 20 years later, they're still in heavy rotation on my iPod.  Wonderful stuff.


title: Five Stars

text: Fantastic!


title: Not Bad...

text: It is what it is and what is ain't bad. An obvious bootleg but one of the better ones I've heard and I own several. Very clear recording, sounds like a darn good audience audience recording. Considering the cost of bootlegs,particularly ones on Sigma,a bootleg label whose specialty is P.F. recordings, this isn't a bad deal.  I'd recommend it to hardcore P. Floyd fans.,


Short and simple:Along with"Electrif Lycanthrope" and "Waiting For Columbus" this album is one of the finest examples of a band in their prime.
A must have for the Little Feat fan.
Track List:
1. Apolitical Blues 3.50
2. Got No Shadow 6.38
3. Willin' 3.42
4. On Your Way Down 6.28
5. Walkin' All Night 3.25
6. Interview 2.39
7. Two Trains 3.15
8. Fat Man in the Bathtub 4.52
9. Sailin' Shoes 4.06
10. Cold, Cold, Cold 4.28
11. Dixie Chicken 4.47
12. Tripe Face Boogie 6.50
13. Teenage Nervous Breakdown 3.19
14. Wetwang Station Blues 4.56


title: Only Good for the Singles

text: This album is really only good for the singles "Don't Cry for Us" and "Without You."  They remind me of a poor man's Goo Goo Dolls.


title: My ADHD Son LOVES going to sleep listening to this story!

text: This is one of the 1st relaxing bedtime stories I bought for my ADHD son to listen to to fall asleep at night. He has difficulties with his thoughts winding down so I thought I would try this cd & see if it helps. It's VERY relaxing for him. A story is told in a calm voice along with calming music in the backround. In fact we are needing to purchase this again because the current cd is getting wore out...we have had it for a few years now & when he goes to other people's places to spend the night this is 1 of his favorites to bring :-. Well worth it for our household! !!


title: Five Stars

text: I love this band and was so happy to find the record for sale on here.


title: One of My Favorite Albums....

text: Years ago, I lost my original CD (after years before buying the recording on cassette). Simply put, one of the best albums of music from the 80s era. Quintessential album. If you like Squeeze, I can't imagine how you would be disappointed by this recording.


title: Excellent Collection

text: This collection of A Capella arrangements from Greg Nelson is a wonderful CD. It sets a beautiful mood for worship, meditation, and just plain listening. I suppose it is rarer than I thought, I don't think I paid THAT much for mine...but I've had it for about 4 years now.


title: The Stand

text: In my opinion, which disagree's with Stephen King's opinion, this was the best  book he has written.  The expanded version gives a much deeper insight to the characters.  It is very long but worth the time for the read.  Read it - you'll like it.


title: And This Is Not The Worst Of It!

text:
This work is a look at the peculiar--some would say perverse--fascination that Adolf Hitler arouses in us. The story is that he wakes up in 2011, and finds himself in a Germany more perplexing and frustrating than Weimar Germany had been. Nonetheless, he manages to attract the media, which assume that he's a modern play-actor who won't step out of character, and humor him for laughs. However, it soon becomes apparent that Hitler is not kidding around. His charisma and intensity soon win him a following, and ever-greater media attention. It leaves you hanging as to where he will go from there.
As far as I know, no one has written a similar book about Stalin, Mao, or any other famous dictator. Hitler, however, is like a familiar ghost that we know so well that we can never exorcize him. We understand him, we are (whether we want to admit it or not) still charmed by him. We look around and wonder what Hitler would make of modern society.
This is by no means an unique concept. We saw it in The Boys From Brazil, and we invoke it every time someone is compared to Hitler--which is a daily occurrence. In a world run by bland, grey, bureaucratic nonentities, perhaps Hitler looks like he had a bit of pizzazz, despite his insanity and mass murder. Very peculiar indeed.
Timur Vermes, the author, obviously read Mein Kampf very carefully, since he imitates Hitler's writing style perfectly. He also gives a fair example of how Hitler spoke in public, and gives us an idea as to how his oratory won him power. It is really a remarkable work, by turns hilarious and terrifying. I highly recommend it.


title: Should have read it years ago

text: Stephen King's epic classic. Just proves he was simply warming up years ago. His current stuff just gets better and better. For those who have mentally pigeon holed him as a horror writer- you need to revisit his current works. A dash of the odd and bizarre maybe the guy can weave a story. Do your self a favor and read his current work ( most are shorter than The Stand ) and not so dire.


title: ... quality on most tracks (Rhapsody in Blue excepted) is poor.

text: Sound quality on most tracks (Rhapsody in Blue excepted) is poor.


title: Memories

text: My dad played this album all the time when I was a kid.  He knew M Brown and I can remember hearing these songs long ago.  The album was long ago lost.  Never thought that I would hear these songs ever again.  Album was shipped fast and well packed. I bought a USB turntable to be able to get some more old vinyl.  Something about watching that record spin....