title: Great recording by a great trumpeter, Dave Stahl, and his Sacred Orchestra

text: This is a great recording by one of the great jazz trumpeters of this generation.  Unfortunately, the CD is out of print and hard to find.


title: Great recording by a noted trumpeter and his orchestra

text: Dave Stahl remains one of the great jazz trumpet players who is still active.  His secular jazz work is well known, since he played with nearly every one of the great big bands from Woody Herman to Count Bassie. (See Stahl's latest recording, "A to Z").<br />On the other hand, Stahl's Sacred Orchestra work is less well known, but equally impressive. This is church music in various jazz idioms.  Most of the charts were written by Dave or by other writers/ arrangers specifically for the voices and instrumentation of Dave Stahl's "Sacred Orchestra."  Though now out of print, if you can find a copy of one of his sacred recordings you are advised to purchase it. I really enjoy this music.


title: Thanks

text: Very inspiring CD, almost wore it out already.  God Bless and keep up the service you provide, will continue to use source. .


title: Top Notch

text: Excellent, very well done. A classic piece for the clarinet, frequently used as a solo piece by advanced clarinet students


title: A Gem

text: As usual, Jude writes and sings with understated warmth and humor.


title: There's no better music than "Fantasy Strings"

text: I loved the whole CD


title: Heavenly Ensemble.....

text: If you are interested in Verdi and/or Bocelli or Fleming or Gergiev, my personal opinion is that you cannot go wrong with this recording.  An emotionally moving piece, it is not one to be thrown in the CD player without some fore thought, afterall it IS a "Requiem." I had the great opportunity to see Fleming and Bocelli perform this live in Germany, the impact of experiencing this piece live is translated very well into this dynamic recording.  Gergiev is a conductor of magical talents. Fleming is captivating (understatement) and Bocelli, whom I owe my love of opera to, sounds exquisite (as usual). If you already have a "favorite" recordings of Verdi's REQUIEM, I can't speak to replacing that. But as a first time recording for me, this is an amazing CD and well worth adding to a musical library. Be prepared for the emotional roller coaster this piece is: Beautiful and beautifully laced with sorrow. You cannot ignore it, once hitting that "PLAY" button.


title: A perfect time to "discover" opera....

text: Puccini's, "LaBoheme" is a wonderful opera, both musically and by way of its storyline.  If you are new to opera and a Bocelli fan, this is a perfect opportunity to hear this tenor at his BEST and become acquainted with what opera is all about.  It is worth the effort. The entire ensemble makes this recording a gem.  Read the libretto, follow the drama, get to know the characters.  Andrea's beautiful voice is a standout within this cast of singers, but everyone is a pleasure to listen to.  The familiar arias, "Che gelida manina" and "O soave fanciulla"  alone, are worth the price of this cd.  Bocelli's voice soars on its own and melds deliciously when teamed with others.  An opera you can enjoy over and over again, in the comfort of your home or walking along a wetlands path. I highly recommend this CD to Bocelli fans. For those who are not yet familiar with Bocelli, I hope you too take this opportunity to discover the beauty and passion that so many admiring fans have succumbed to, upon hearing Andrea Bocelli sing. Enjoy~


title: ... gone to this musical a few times and i love the music

text: i have gone to this musical a few times and i love the music, and i am very proud to now own the soundtrack.


title: Monique's reviews

text: I ordered this CD because an elderly friend had mentioned "Au Sommets des Montagnes" and how much she loved it.  Little did we know that the reason she loved it was because she wanted to play it at her funeral.  You see, she has acute leukemia and her prognosis is six months.  She has been listening to that song constantly and had asked us to please play it at her funeral.  Please be assured that this music is making her remaining days happier.


title: Monique's Reviews

text: I was looking for something lightweight and easy to clean and this is exactly what I got.  Also the inserts are adequate size and thickness so they won't tear easily.  Thank you.  I love it.  Actually I got another one later on so now I have two.


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: Five Stars

text: So happy I found anoher cassette.  Wore out my first one.  Love Joni James!!


title: UP THERE WITH THE BEST

text:
Picture a portal into an artist's feelings and emotions, and you immediately think of a Tori Amos, Kate Bush or Sarah MacLaughlan. If you haven't heard the voice of Lesley Rae Dowling then you're missing something truly great. I can think of no artist that sounds even close to her. Her self-composed lyrics impact, not to mention her musical arrangements.

It's rather a pity that her music's so hardly accessible in the USA.

Worth checking out!


title: Love it!

text: I absolutely love this recording. I have loved it ever since I was a teenager. Unfortunately, I do believe it is out of print now. If you can find a copy, grab it -- well worth the $$ and just incredibly beautiful. I have my two favorite harpists of all time, but Anna Lelkes follows them pretty closely. I love harp music (and am a harpist myself) and this one just really speaks to my heart.


title: Awesome collection of a great band...

text:
This is a pretty awesome set. My first introduction to the Scorpions was when I heard "no One Like You." There followed several other songs like "Wind of Change", "Send Me An Angel", "Raised on Rock", and several more. I didn't just want a "Best of" Compilation with maybe 10 tracks. 2 CD's and 20 tracks pretty much speaks for itself. You get a nice survey while still leaving room for your taste to grow.
For some reason the track listing in the item description is not correct. Here is what was on the set I received:

CD 1
1.  Humanity
2.  Lorelei
3.  Wind of Change
4.  Send Me an Angel
5.  You and I
6.  Holiday
7.  Still Loving You
8.  The Future Never Dies
9.  Moment of Glory
10.  Living for Tomorrow
11.  Does Anyone Know
12.  Believe in Love
13.  When Love Kills Love
14.  Under the Same Sun
15.  The Best is Yet to Come

CD 2
1.  Raised on Rock
2.  Hour 1
3.  The Game of Life
4.  Rock Zone
5.  Don't Believe Her
6.  No One Like You
7.  Rock You Like a Hurricane
8.  Blackout
9.  Bad Boys Running Wild
10.  Can't Live Without You
11.  He's a Woman She's a Man
12.  Pictured Life
13.  Make it Real
14.  Rhythm of Love
15.  Can't Explain
16.  Remember the Good Times (Retro Garage Mix)
17.  Wild child
18.  Alien Nation
19.  The Good Die Young
20.  We Will Rise Again

The sound is really good - a little compressed at times, but not the over-miked, mashed-together garbage sound that is inflicted on a lot of newer bands these days. The case I received was a tri-fold cardboard affair, not a traditional plastic CD double set case.

Anyway, love the set, and if you are just getting started on the Scorpions, or looking to get someone started on them, this is a great introduction.


title: The best of Cuban guaracha and guajiro music

text: Nico Saquito was the best known composer of the guaracha , And Bimbi was the best interpreter of his music. An absolute must for those who love Cuban country music.


title: Five Stars

text: Great mellow music! All in Hebrew .


title: Great Music with an incredible meaning

text: The music is uplifting.. It has incredible meaning to it.  It makes you think about lifes meaning and where you are in the circle of life, and if you have added to make this world a better place or just let life  pass you by.  I would recommend it to anyone, if you are a deep thinker or just want to  chill out ; this music is for you! -Lisa


title: Five Stars

text: My Mom loves their music, came sooner than expected and right before her birthday!!


title: Perfect Alchemy!!!

text: Excelent CD, these guys are awesome!!!


title: NICE SELECTION OF MUSIC FOR A SPECIAL MOMENT

text: VERY GOOD


title: Great way to get the missing J.S. Bach Flute Sonata

text: When James Galway recorded most of Bach's flute sonatas, one was left out of the first volume, the sonata in C major, BWV 1032. Someone long ago had ripped out of the manuscript most of the part for the viola da gamba. In the nineteenth century, a German musician named Wilhelm Mohr did a restoration of BWV 1032, which had originally been a concerto, and orchestrated the sonata. The restoration sounds great. Also included are fine performances of the first Orchestral Suite and the Concerto for Flute, Harpsichord and Orchestra. Since RCA had not re-released volume 2 of Galway's performances of Bach's works for flute which were not on the first volume, this is a great way to get BWV 1032.


title: Riveting performance

text:
I own two recordings of Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle, the one conducted by Kertesz and this one by Mark Elder. I bought the Kertesz at BMG during one of that site's numerous sales; there is no more BMG Music Service. It has unfortunately been folded into Your Music. I got the Elder recording for free when I subscribed for a year to BBC Magazine; this CD was quite a bargain.
The Kertesz is slightly faster and immediately exciting. The Elder is more moving and emotionally gripping. That is in part because the Elder is in English. As Bluebeard Gwynne Howell brings more warmth to his role than Walter Berry, and Sally Burgess, who seems to have made a career of singing the role of Judith, is very convincing as a woman who jettisons her chance at happiness, because like Elsa in Wagner's Lohengrin, she finds it difficult to trust another.
I like both recordings, but it is the Elder which makes me realize what a profound opera this is.


title: Elton John CD

text: Christmas gift. Haven't opened it yet. Looks good.


title: I love THE PIANO GUYS

text: I love the PIANO GUYS!  I just wanted to make sure I had ALL their albums.  Terrific music, talented people.


title: Lovely Surprise

text: I bought this CD as part of a fundraiser for the Barra Hospice Appeal (for those who don't know, Barra is one of the islands in Scotland's Outer Hebrides).  I had visited the island more than once and wanted to participate in this charitable appeal.  I was expecting something far less professional-sounding.  However, this CD contains some truly beautiful music, beautifully performed.  If you enjoy Celtic music, you really should add this CD to your collection.


title: Great memories of this lp

text: This contains the only (to my knowledge) orchestrated version of Cecile Chaminade's "Serenade to Autumn" -- one of my favorite pieces. Plus, the other tracks conjure great memories of my youth. Wonderful selections and I'm so glad to have his in my collection again.  Great service from this vendor and the item arrived promptly and in great shape.  Thanks!


title: Superlative, fantastic, stupendous!!!

text: I've been looking for this recording for over 30 years.  I am SO glad to have found it again, and on CD!!!  Nero and Fiedler's interpretation of Gershwin's "Concerto In F" is THE definitive recording, while Nero's own "Fantasy and Improvisations" is exquisitely beautiful and provides the perfect bluesy, jazzy, classical pairing with Gershwin's opus!!!  Love it, love it, love it!!!  I just wish more people were familiar with these two great recordings!!!  I'll be revisiting and enjoying this CD until my dying days!


title: "Echoes" and "Words of a Mountain" - two timeless classics!

text:
I’m posting duplicate reviews for Wally Badarou’s two wonderful albums: “Echoes” (1984) and “Words of a Mountain” (1989) because they go together so well, I can’t imagine having one without the other in my music collection. I only wish there were more solo instrumental albums available to us from this incredibly creative musician!*

Both of the albums are pensive, playful, joyful, expertly crafted, well-recorded, and wonderfully mixed!  With a wide array of synthesized sounds and digital samples along with acoustic piano, Badarou gives us amazing aural landscapes and fluid sonic adventures that will enthrall classical, pop, new age, and jazz fans and musicians alike worldwide. If you’re looking for something that has a diverse range of light-hearted grooves and yet achingly beautiful moments that instantly put you into great contemplation, these two albums will take you there.

Despite these albums being recorded in the ‘80s, they have aged incredibly well.  I keep returning to them again and again, no matter what other artists and genres I add to my musical library. These two albums have remained favorites for years, and I know they will remain so for decades to come.

*Having just visited Badarou’s webpage, I’ve learned that there are more .mp3s available on Amazon.com.  I can’t wait to check them out!


title: Recommended despite the marketing department's glaring error

text:
This is a 3-disc set featuring a very soothing collection of Gregorian chants.

It's a shame that the title is misspelled ("tranquility" has only one "L," folks), contributing to the illiteracy in American society. How embarrassing for the editors of Reader's Digest!

Doesn't anyone proofread anything anymore?

Still, this music is worth the price of admission, so I recommend this CD collection despite the marketing department's glaring error.


title: Blackpink in your area...Blink for life!!!

text: I love my Blackpink and all Blackpink products...Blink for life!!!


title: Metal At Its Best...Cute And Heavy!!!

text: 2nd album release from BABYMETAL, this is the edition to get of "Metal Resistance" (CD+DVD), so not only you get the full length album but also a concert DVD of the "Tokyo Metropolitan Rock Festival 2015" consisting of 7 tracks, lasting 38 minutes. The whole album is good just as there first album, but if I had to pick favorites they are Road Of Resistance, Karate, Awadama Fever, Amore, Tales Of The Destinies & The One. BABYMETAL hailing from Japan, consists of Suzuka Nakamoto (Su-metal) on lead vocals, Yui Mizuno (Yuimetal) backing vocals, Moa Kikuchi (Moametal) backing vocals, and they are backed by the Kami Band. BABYMETAL is considered in the J-Rock genre, but with this unique set-up, a fusion of J-Pop idol and heavy metal, BABYMETAL likes to be preferred "kawaii metal" band, kawaii meaning cute. BABYMETAL is a breed of there own, great vocals by the three girls and sweet metal sounds by the band.


title: I Love My TWINS ! ! !

text: Charlene's 2009 EP "Another Me" is superb! Consisting of 5 great tracks and a DVD of 3 music videos, and of course a gift. I purchased the USB edition so my gift was a USB keychain with a star of Charlene to put the USB into when not in use. My favorite tracks are Survivor & Happiness Air. Another great collection to my Twins with "Another Me"!


title: Everyone Bounce To The Beat Of The Twins

text: I love my Twins and this is a great compilation collection of Twins greatest hits and Gillian's debut EP. This consists of 2 CDs of Twins greatest hits "Everyone Bounce", a cd of Gillian's debut EP "Gillian", and a DVD of "Gillian" music videos. So it's a great little package all in one. Now everyone bounce to the beat of the Twins!!!


title: I Love My Twins ! ! !

text: Twins 2011 10 year anniversary CD+DVD album is awesome! A great collection of new tunes plus a bonus DVD of videos. The title track "3650" is my favorite off this album and love watching the video on the DVD. Beautiful HOT TWINS with another great album!


title: Amazing work

text:
I was spellbound by the music during the IMAX film (more so than by the film itself). This CD is one of my favorites. Every song has a new flavor/feel to it, and the balance between the vocals (both the male and female singers' voices are simply beautiful) and the flowing, majestic music simply captures your ear and holds it. Certainly, the theme does repeat in several songs, but always with new variations. I've listened to the soundtrack for more than 20 times, and I still haven't gotten bored of a single song; every time, it invokes new images of the sea, mountains, and Greece itself. Overall, the soundtrack far encompasses the film itself (which was rather boring, in my opinion, though beautiful...the first time you see it).

This is one of the soundtracks I'd want to give a 6* to.


title: Five Stars

text: as described and delivered on time


title: Fabulous

text: Fantastic reminiscing!!


title: Good

text: Just good classic rock


title: ... the VHS version years ago and my oldest grandson loved it. That was one of his requests for ...

text: Had the VHS version years ago and my oldest grandson loved it.  That was one of his requests for his 19th birthday since he no longer has a VHS player.


title: Five Stars

text: As always, one of those "on the edge of your seat" tales.


title: The best Mariachi

text: This is the best Mariachi. It is now its 6th generation.


title: You can't get no lard unless you boil The Bo' Hog!

text:
I can't believe the sounds from The Bo'Hogs: The Bo'Hog Grind, the band sound really great! They remind me so much of the 60's-70's Bluesrock revolution - I can hear Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Ten Years After, John Mayall, Bleusbreakers, Cyril Davis and the All Stars, Doctor Feelgood, Led Zeppelin, Yardbirds, bit of the Allman bro's, Savoy Brown Blues Band, Tony McPhee, Albert Lee, Dharma Blues Band, Stones Masonary, Blues Incorporated etc.!!! More bands than I can list.
But The Bo'Hogs do still sound unique in their own right, but the sound really is a celebration of the bands above (I think anyway!). It may sound strange, but I'm only 21 and at university finishing off my Bachelor of Agricultural Science Degree, but this really is my favourite album for this year. The production is just so great! Nowadays most bands use vocal correction software, and tend to EQ everything, giving an overproduced sound (I personally think that if you can't get the sound you want from the amp/vocals, you shouldn't EQ it, change your settings at the source). I would really like to know (if possible) what was recorded with (software/hardware/tape machines etc.), because I'd really like to replicate the production work The Bo'Hogs has here. Most people over-use protools, so It'd be interesting to know how you mic'd and recorded. Amp wise I've gone from those horrid solid state (and hybrids) to valve amps, and have never looked back. I'm mainly using smaller, low wattage tube amps that can be driven really hard at low volume, great for recording, and can be mic'd through my old '72 (valve) PA (with 2x 3x12 columns) to keep up in a concert situation. And yes, Matamps can be loud! The only problem is that I live in Tasmania, Australia and getting hold of vintage gear (or even seeing/playing it) is so difficult and expensive (especially when your at university and have no real money).
The Bo'Hog Grind and the notes with it are really helpful, especially as I'm a Les Paul player I can hear what the amps used sound like with a Les Paul. Normally this is quite difficult as so many player use Telecasters and Stratocasters which sound completely different through these amps.
And that old Orange Matamp reverb unit is brilliant! Might have to get a reissue...
The musicianship is really great from all the band members, and an inspiration to me knowing that there are new bands out their that don't just sound like recycled pop crap, but have great skills to produce 1st rate music... pity not enough people know this.
I envy the amplifier collection of The Bo'Hogs so much now!

Cheers, and thanks for this CD; I hope the band keeps up the good work on the forthcoming 2013 live double album!

Eric

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title: So glad we bought it

text: We have always appreciated Ray Price's music.  They had 'Family Reunion' that featured Ray Price.  Different artists sang his songs, and told stories about his life.  One song, 'This Thing of Ours' he wrote for his wife, Janie.  This CD really did affect us emotionally, as he recorded this CD while he was dying from cancer.  The CD, 'Beauty Is.. ..The Final Sessions by Ray Price' is more that what we expected.  So glad we bought it.  We are old and remember Ray singing when he started.  It's truly a wonderful CD.


title: Older Country Music

text:
I searched long and hard to find any misic available of Bobby Lord.  I loved this
album, even though it was a used product.  I had been trying to find a particular
song, that I don't know the name of, but do know the melody, and it wasn't on this
vinyl record, but it's better than nothing.  I have always enjoyed hearing Bobby
Lord sing, and wish their were a way to get more of his music.  So far, this album
was my ony success.


title: WEST END STORY CLASSIC TRAX  4

text:
Tracklisting:
1 Taana Gardner  No Frills (6:20)
2 Sparque  Take Some Time (5:17)
3 Debbie Trusty  Searchin' For Some Lovin' (5:33)
  Mixed By - Nick Martinelli & David Todd
4 Sweet Life (2)  I Get Lifted (6:31)
  Mixed By - David Depino , Freddie Taylor
5 Love Club (3)  Hot Summer Nights (5:34)
6 Barbara Mason  Don't I Ever Cross Your Mind (4:51)
7 Michele  Hold Me, Squeeze Me (Tom Moulton Mix) (7:32)
  Mixed By - Tom Moulton
8 Ednah Holt and Starluv  People Come Dance (Tom Savarese Mix) (6:06)
  Mixed By - Savarese


title: more beautiful worship music

text: Beautiful worship music. I like all the songs.


title: Disappointing

text: Long-time fan of Secret Garden. Was really looking forward to their Christmas Time CD. First off, it’ only 30 minutes long. Next...other than “Sacred Night”, which reeled me in on the purchase, the remainder of the CD was somewhat disappointing. Most of the lyrics are Scandinavian, which is fine, but wasn’t what I was expecting, based on prior offering from Secret Garden. Especially did not like “Desembernattens Sang”....very much like a march.  Just disappointed.


title: Looking for it on CD

text: I have TWO pristine units of these 10-record compilations (now being sold for 100USD) ... I love the music.  I was looking to find it in CD format so I don't have to pay big bucks to have them transfered from vinyl to digital. Can anyone help me?<br />UPDATE: I found someone who transferred his copy to CD.  It was great.


title: Incredible!

text: This album is really one of a kind! Excellent audio, pictures,rare tracks, selection and it contains my favorite song, not usually found in other collections, "California Here I Come". These two CDs are really a jewel!


title: Beatles and Jazz

text: Very good versions by some of the top artists of jazz. I definitely recommend it.


title: Not so super

text: I don't know why the record company used the words "Supersanremo". It's not super at all! It doesn't even include the winner or famous songs from 1994 San Remo Festival. It was disappointing.


title: Excellent Jazz

text: This is just a sample of the excellent jazz that is being played in Mexico right now. I strongly recommend this CD!


title: Great collection

text: This is just one of the series that I love. Beautiful music and great compilation for the theme. It is great


title: The meaning changes with time

text:
Bryan has been the soundtrack of my life.  When I first bough 11 (when it first came out), I was not super impressed.  Now as an almost 45 year old, the songs have taken on a deeper meaning with me and I recognize that at the time it came out, my head wasn't yet in that space.  Now that I'm older and a little wiser, I feel these songs much more deeply.  Yeah, this is not Waking Up the Neighbors or 18 Till I Die..  but listening to all his albums not only gives you the soundtrack to MY life, but also his.

Broken Wings, Flower Gone Wild and Walk on By are my three favorites on this album.


title: Traditional Cash

text: This album is the traditional sound of Johnny Cash, every song brings out the unique style he portrayed in all his albums,


title: Great Group

text:
If you love gospel music and want to hear one of the best songs around than this song is for you.

  Rondall Banks


title: Five Stars

text: All is well :-)


title: Assimilate Spanish with Ease

text:
Assimil programs are based on effortless assimilation of the language material. I believe that Assimil programs are most popular language learning programs in Europe.

This book continues where Spanish with Ease left.  It contains  60 lessons on 432 pages and 4 CDs with a little bit over 3 hours of audio entirely in Spanish.

This book helps you to perfect your Spanish with a tour of discovery around the regions of Spain. With a fascinating exploration of local life - and a liberal dose of Spanish humour - the course brings you into contact with famous Spaniards such as Cervantes and Goya. It also provides insights into the Spanish spoken in Latin America.

Each lesson contains short dialogues and is accompanied by any notes and grammatical explations, which are also reviewed later on. Throughout the book are interspersed cartoons and jokes making learning of Spanish even more enjoyable and fun.

Note: The tapes / CDs that accompany the book are spoken with Castillan pronounciation - Spanish spoken in Spain - not in Latin American.


title: It's weird to say that someone hand picked by Billy Joel to star on Broadway could be underrated.

text:
Michael is a fantastic entertainer. He was hand picked by Billy Joel to star in the broadway hit Movin' Out. His live performances are so much fun, but you rarely get to hear originals. On this album, there are a few standouts that make it well worth the price. Pretty: you have to give it a minute - (the classic keyboard sound reminds me of the old Casio I had back in the day). But it picks up steam and hits you with its unrelenting, driving chorus and slap-in-the-face lyrics. Michael recounts the story of the inspiration - (during his stint at the piano bar in the New York, New York hotel in Vegas) ladies who would show interest in him, and not in the wedding band he was wearing "I thought you were so pretty til you opened your mouth." It's a departure from his normally hopeful and upbeat lyrics, but when you understand that it's really a love song to his wife, it fits in just fine.
The next stand out - Give it Time, a more polished version of which appears on the more recent "In Color," is a fantastic example of what Michael does really, really well - connect music and lyrics in a soulful and really meaningful way. While musically, the In Color version is stronger, I quite prefer the vocal performance on this album.
Dig In is probably my other favorite on this album. The vocal performance is fantastic in its raw imperfection, and the bluesy, kind of jaunty feel is just really enjoyable.
For me, Michael Cavanaugh is one of the most underrated entertainers of our age. As this CD is out of print, it may be difficult to find a copy. And maybe no one will ever read this review... but If you are, and if you're on the fence about buying it... you should definitely buy it.


title: Really really great

text: By far the best album in the genre - a phenomenal mix by a master artist.  Could not recommend more highly.


title: Starlight Evenings

text: Great fun and any evening's worth of entertainment!  If you long for the simpler times and when the mind could rest while being awake; then, you are looking for this Reader's Digest Library 4-CD set of music: "Reminiscing with the Great Crooners".  Recapture four of the greatest crooners ever: Bing, Nat, Perry & Dean.  This set is a must for any true music lover's library!


title: Great music

text: Saw this show off-Broadway in 1970 and have been playing the scratchy LP ever since. SO glad to find a CD from such a wonderful seller.


title: Birthday present for the wife.

text: Her favorite band of all time.


title: This is my favorite Astro Album

text: For me, this is Astro's best album so far. I like all of their albums, but this one is my favorite. I bought the night version because I liked the pictures for this version best. I was not disappointed, they look so fine in these pink/white checkered suits.  I was however surprised to find that the "receipt" stuck to the back of the album is actually printed on the box and not an actual receipt that comes separately. Fun stuff!


title: Because Radio hates romance these days

text: Buy this. I wasn't even born when some of these songs came out, but they are timelessly beautiful. There's nothing like this on the airwaves anymore. Our culture has lost the appreciation for romance. True love is made of more than the physical or the anything-but-marriage approach en vogue. Maybe we'll start investing in longterm relationships that make us both vulnerable and fulfilled if we can get this kind of music back into the ether.


title: If you like her, buy the darn thing.

text: I know, I know, I know that JM loathes her early stuff!!! This recording is at the earliest stages of her growth as a musician and artist..  But she is just lovely.  All the stuff about audio noise is there, but give it a rest!  I was expecting "bootleg" sonic quality (which can be atrocious), but it is quite listenable.  She comes off as a working musician, not "JONI MITCHELL"  that is to come later.  She is chatty, unaffected, and her sense of innocence just jumps off the recording.  She hasn't been called "Old Lady Of The Year" by Rolling Stone magazine, yet, and all the slings and arrows that goes with being in the public eye.  If only today's pop stars could go on a stage with just their instrument and be out-and-out entertaining.  The only way someone would not like this is if they are fighting with all of their might not to be JM fans, and they know who they are.  Leave your "hate" at the door. Joni's in the house!


title: ESTER OR CHRISTMAS the choice is yours

text: 10 out of 10 excellent service, this cd is really good ,and it comes in a card sleeve witch adds to its coolness,white christmas still sounds great even in april, cheers KEN DUNNE


title: Some of the most popular songs of the James Bond Movies

text: For All the passionate of James Bond, you'll find in this LP, the most popular songs of some James Bond, James Bond theme, From Russia with love, Goldfinger, ThunderBall, You Only live twice, Live and let die, For your eyes only and so many more, it is a real delight !


title: Wizard of Oz on Radio and 78 RPM Records

text: This is a fabulous collection of recordings related to the film musical of The Wizard of Oz. In addition to Judy Garland’s Decca recordings, we get a radio program with a fun but fictitious recreation of the making of the film, a radio reenactment, and cover songs by other artists including Betty and Marion Hutton. Oddly, most of the reviews here are not about this particular CD both rather Wizard of Oz CDs in general as none of the facts pertain to this release. It sounds quite clear and bright and it is indeed a fun listen.


title: Count Your Blessings: Another Wonderful Clooney/Crosby Album!

text: After buying the wonderful Rosemary Clooney CD set on Mosaic Records I read about this Crosby/Clooney CD featuring orchestrated overdubs and I must confess, it is indeed a refreshing sound. Added to the voices of the singers is a slight reverb which, with the instruments, gives the illusion that these songs were just recorded yesterday. And, as both singers are in great voice it makes this CD a must for collectors of Clooney and/or Crosby. This does not in any way diminish the great sound that Mosaic has engineered via Bob McKenny on their comprehensive Clooney and Crosby sets. There's room for all for the serious collector. Meanwhile, I hope that a volume two is in preparation which might include Clooney's "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me" or a duet of "Count Your Blessings" (if these songs exist in the radio recordings). It would be fantastic to have them in stereo!


title: "There Goes My Heart" A Must Have Collection of Over One Hundred Rosemary Clooney Radio Recordings

text:
Last night I arrived home to find a package on my front porch: The Rosemary Clooney CBS Radio Recordings 1955-61. Although I ordered it last week as soon as I heard about it, I did not read the other reviews until after I paid for my CD set. Perhaps, because this album has been released by Mosaic Records, I felt no need to immediately check out what others thought of it. I also own several other Mosaic albums including the Peggy Lee/June Christy set, Artie Shaw, Sarah Vaughan, Bing Crosby, and I have asked for the Ella Fitzgerald set for my upcoming birthday. Each has been beautifully packaged with superior sound. Now, I have the Clooney set in my hands and I am thrilled with this album as well.
What makes this particular Rosemary Clooney release so inviting is that the songs were recorded when Rosie's voice was at its best. While I love the phrasing, and timing of her voice on the later Concord recordings (not to mention the great Jazz musicians) and, especially Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz CD (with Rosie as a guest), the mid-fifties to early sixties found the singer in full voice; capable of climbing notes effortlessly with phrasing even then that belied her young age. Unfortunately, there were many novelty songs that were gimmicky, lacking the sophisticated lyrics and melodies that were putty in her hands. Yet, as the liner notes of her Columbia album of songs from the film, "White Christmas," indicate, Rosemary Clooney can "give stature to even a seedy song." I own the three Clooney volumes on Bear Records, and there are several bad songs in those CDs yet Rosie makes them (sorry for the pun) bearable.
This collection of CBS radio recordings does not suffer from poor material so it's a pleasure to hear beautiful ballads and great up-tempo songs sung by Rosie in her prime. As most of the recordings have little or no reverb added, Rosie's voice is (for the most part) front and center, with a lovely feel of intimacy that a voice such as hers deserved.
As one reviewer suggested, there are too many songs that are accompanied by Buddy Cole's organ, which, I agree, can get old very quickly. However, like Bing Crosby's recordings with the Cole trio, the singer makes all the difference in the world, and even the organ can not take away the beauty of Clooney's voice or how she handles each song. And, happily, there are many songs that feature the piano as well! And, it should be noted that these recordings were never intended to be heard in one or a few sittings; they were spread out a few at a time over the seasons for those particular shows. But I feel lucky indeed to enjoy as many or few I choose to listen to at one sitting.
There are so many standards included in this collection it's difficult to chose where to begin. There's the Gershwins ("But Not For Me," "Nice Work If You can Get It," 'S Wonderful"); Cole Porter ("Anything Goes," "C'est Magnifique," "You're the Top"); and Rodgers and Hart ("Mountain Greenery," "You Took Advantage of Me," "Blue Moon") just to mention a few. Some of the selections are not as well known but just as lovely as the standards such as "Little Man You've Had a Busy Day" (just beautiful!). The point is: this is a wonderful set of songs, more than worthy of Rosie's talents and of your attention.
I agree with the reviewer that the cover is not the best, although I can also see the desire (like the other Mosaic albums) to depict Rosie singing in front of a CBS microphone. Besides, there are several wonderful photos inside including a great publicity shot with the singer sitting amongst many Columbia records. (I find the strange choice in photos the one with the singer clad in a shorty nightgown sitting on a bed.)  And let's face it folks, it's what's inside the packaging that should interest us most.
I do plan to purchase the CD one of the reviewer's has boasted about where a selection of songs from the Clooney/Cole sessions have been augmented with additional instruments to cover the organ and I shall write a review about that CD as well.
Perhaps, in addition to the recordings released in the Coral Records album, there are songs that have been released before on other CDs (legit or not) but as I do not own them, this Mosaic CD set of CBS Radio recordings is like buying a new album by a beloved singer, but with seventy or more songs rather than the days with twelve songs on a long playing record. And from what I gather from the same reviewer, there are some hundred or so more recordings by Rosie that could easily make up another album. Perhaps, if this first set sells out, that could become a reality. And that would make everyone happy.


title: Still Standing Celebrant Singers CD

text: Very happy with my purchase.👍


title: I Will Rejoice in the Lord

text: Love the Celebrant Singers.


title: Love this Album

text: Love this Album.  So Christmasy sounding from back in a time when Christmas music was Christmas music.  Well arranged and very hard to find.  Highly recommend this album to any collector or anyone who loves the sounds of the season.


title: Special album for a worthy cause

text: Includes personalized songs for charity... a worthy cause, I picked this up for the David Lee Roth track when I found out about it.


title: Solid Demo/EP

text: Early EP of band fronted by Jesse "Blaze" Snider. Several of these songs were reworked for a later release (Juggernaut EP); if you own the later release, you will want these versions to get an idea of how those songs evolved. Sound is a mix of punk and metal. Standout tracks are their cover of "The Party Starts Now!," "Juggernaut" and "Punk You!" It's a shame that this band didn't get a chance to break out on a significant level; there are some hints of strong potential here.


title: Five Stars

text: I love this CD.  The music is great.  Could listen to it all day.


title: This is one of my best CDs. The music is so relaxing and good ...

text: This is one of my best CDs.  The music is so relaxing and good compared to today's music.


title: Great collection

text: Excellent collection


title: Love great music

text: Excellent


title: Awesome

text: Excellent


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent


title: Great!

text: Outstanding! For any Tosca fan, this is a must.


title: Five Stars

text: love it


title: boring

text: was disappointed with this product i expected the songs on the cd to be original not remakes from different artist. the product took a while to arrive.


title: the product reaches the agreed excellent time. I feel satisfied with the delivery and ...

text: the product reaches the agreed excellent time. I feel satisfied with the delivery and the purchase and price. not others, but I am super happy with my purchase


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent music that came exactly on time!


title: Exquisite and fresh

text: My brother in law talked to me about this band and passed me their record. I loved it from the very first time. New old sound thanks to the analogic recrding. Great instrumentation and voices. So I decided I had to buy the record and I'm really happy. I cant't wait for their next record and I hope to have the chance of watching them on stage.<br />The only con was I had to wait a little bit for the record to be shipped to Spain from USA since it was not available in Amazon Spain.


title: LOVED EVERY SONG ON THIS CD

text: WOW!! LOVED EVERY SONG ON THIS CD. WHAT A SURPRISE WITH THE OTHER SONGS ON THIS CD.<br />Great Transaction, fast shipping, and excellent packaging. Thanks


title: What's all the hype?

text:
I don't get why Kindermusik has become so popular. I bought this for a class, and to be quite honest, if my friend weren't the teacher, I would have dropped the class a LONG time ago.

I guess I'm comparing this Milk and Cookies class to another music class that I took my kids to in Utah, and that's probably not fair, because the other class was phenomenal.

Maybe if I didn't already have that great experience to compare it to, I wouldn't have been so disappointed. But the fact remains that I was disappointed.

These songs just aren't all that catchy, and they certainly aren't memorable.


title: SOOTHING BACKGROUND MUSIC

text: LOVE THIS CD SO MUCH I PURCHASED IT FOR A FRIEND. GREAT BACKGROUND SOOTHING MUSIC WHEN COMPANY IS IN AND YOU WANT TO TALK AND ENJOY EVERYONE.


title: Relaxing Journey

text: I highly recommend this CD. It helped me release byself from stress many a time.  Delightful music on a peaceful journey.


title: Agustin Pantoja's music is velvety smooth with Flamenco undertones!

text: I love his music!  Please make more music!


One Star


title: so beautiful

text: The music in this film is stunningly beautiful.  The melody appears in various ways throughout the tracks, with the final track being a full bloom of all that has gone on before, an uplifting piece with heartbreaking violins.  I never tire of listening, and it is always comforting and inspiring.


title: Awesome

text: Enjoyed this - I should say enjoying this - immensely.  Does exactly what it says it will do.  Use it, relax, and let yourself go....great for use during meditation.


title: One of her best performances...

text: Great live album...period!!


title: Really REALLY good!!

text: One of the best "80's" albums ever. If they had  released this album five years earlier it would have been huge!! Heavy and melodic. Fun!!


title: This CD Saved My Sanity

text:
I was on a brief trip to Portland and happened to catch this band playing in a park on one of the few hours I had free there. I liked their sound so much I bought the CD...and during the worst year of my life, chose to wake up every morning to the cheery anthem, "Let's Do It" (a song about getting on with the work the world needs) and by the time I'd get out of the shower, I'd hear "Let It Shine", a song about allowing your talent (whatever it is) to shape the world. And then I would get on with my daily slog of working full time, going to nursing school full time, and taking care of my 2 children (that part was not a slog, though).

I cannot imagine that year without this CD. Even now, when things get tough (as they do sometimes for everyone), I listen to this CD. I even listen to it when times are not tough; it makes me happy. Not all the songs are as good as those two; but there is some rollicking, lovely music here. The title song, "In Your Dream" is a joy; a rolling ocean of a song with poetic lyrics. This disc continues to be one of my favorites, and I've been listening to it for years now. Their other albums are worth checking out as well, and if you live in Oregon, they still do live shows -- lucky you!


title: Five Stars

text: These girls and this music are amazing.


title: Great memories

text: I was a kid when my dad played this album on his old turn table, fell in love with it ever since. Thank god is still being print, highly recommended for the artist in you.


title: Timeless

text: Love this CD - I was at the Promise Keepers Conference in Rich Stadium in Buffalo the year this music was featured.  This CD brings back wonderful memories of the fantastic time I had with my dad.  He's gone now - so this really means a lot.  Thank you!


title: Bud Spencer and Terence Hill Greatest Hits Vol. 5

text: Exactly what I wanted and fast!


title: nice album

text: very nice album, good songs


title: Nat King Cole

text: My father saw Nat King Cole live before he deployed to Europe for WW11.  His music brings my mother with joy and lovely memories.


title: Repeat the Sounding Joy

text: CD awesome. Price very good. Shipped in timely fashion. Always pleased with what I puchase through Amazon. Never yet had a problem.


title: not fast enought

text: too slow


title: I order this cd + dvd and when my order ...

text: I order this cd + dvd and when my order arrived I received the regular cd with out an dvd.


title: Gift

text: This was a gift for a friend.  I haven't listened to it, but he said he likes it very much.


title: soundgood

text: soundgood


title: What a CRIME that Bert was passed over!

text:
This Album (not avail on CD yet) is GREAT.  Bert Sommers is GREAT.  Thanks to Rhino and Andy Zax for (finally) getting him out there on Woodstocks 2009 Audio.

This guy WAS Woodstock, he ate, breathed and bled it.  Its really CRIMINAL that he was skipped on the original movie (due to license issues with Warners) and the Woodstock 1970 Albums.  Thanks to that he fizzled out when he should have Shined!

If Andy Zaks would just get the following released on CD, it would do Bert some justice:
-This album
-the 1970 album
-The entire Woodstock set

..the 1968-69 Lp is avail on CD.


title: Black -dripping metal

text: This album sort of puts me in a trance and I like to listen to it for just that reason every now and then, highly recommended.


title: New Doctor against old enemies - "The Power of the Daleks"!

text:
This is a great classic and it is sad that only the audio and a few clips survive. But boy it is great to read and listen to. I was first exposed to this story by reading it on the dr. who guide website, and then by listening to it on soundtrack. It was great.

Following on from "The Tenth Planet", the Doctor has just regenerated for the first time and is getting use to his new body while Ben and Polly consider if he really is the Doctor. It takes some time, but eventually the Doctor gets the hang of his new body and his companions start to trust him once again. But now the Doctor must convince the Earth colonists on Vulcan (and it's not the Star Trek Vulcan)that the newly arrived Daleks, who claim they have come to serve humanity, are evil and deadly who wish to exterminate all human beings, but no one wants to listen to his warnings. Meanwhile, the colony is being split in two and a revolution is breaking out. In all the confusion, the Daleks see this as the perfect time to strike!

It's a great story with a good plot. Listening to and even reading this story gives you chills, and it's action-packed. Patrick Troughton makes a great Doctor. He was no doubt my favorite Doctor along with Tom Baker and Christopher Eccelston. It's a pitty that this story didn't survive, but if you don't mind listening to it, I highly recommend this one!


title: Five Stars

text: Fantastic.  love it.  listen to these<br />CD's nearly everyweek


title: VINTAGE  PLAINSONG

text: My limited record collection in the late 1960s was fortunate to include this classic recording made I think in 1952. Although suffering from many hours of playing on the only gramophone I could afford it brought me great pleasure.Thank goodness for CD technology.


title: Five Stars

text: Beautiful, I really enjoy this.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent recording.


title: We like it!

text: Okay, I'm an emotional intelligence coach.  In my field, the academicians find it terribly important to differentiate between "compassion" and "empathy," and among "mood," "feelings, and "emotion."  Do I?  Well, I'm also a linguist, and I could bore you till your eyes glaze over with the nuances, and trust me they are extreme, but my clients could care less.  If you catch my drift. (Notice I used "among" when 3 were mentioned!)  We love Andrea Bocelli.  His singing makes us feel.  He makes us feel.  Feel good, feel sad.  No song has ever touched me like his duet "Time to Say Goodbye" with Sarah Brightman, except Opera Band's "Prayer in the Night" (which isn't even opera, is it?), and Pavarotti's "Panis Angelicus," and many, many others, each in its time, each in its own way.  I have 50 absolute favorites."  Who could be better than Pavarotti.  His "Nessun Dorma" leaves me weak in the knees, gasping for air.  I idolize him, I sit at his feet ... who wouldn't, but I don't eat caviar at every meal.  I like some soul food.  I like a good pot of ragu bubbling on the back burner, and that's Bocelli.  He's young.  He's blind.  He's got little kids.  He choses, or they choose for him, great songs.  It all comes together and what makes his work appealing goes beyond technique, or even voice quality.  Speaking of Verdi, I think Nicholas Clapton's Liber Scriptus is beyond words, but I can't listen to it for too long; it's too much.  It's at the edge.  Bocelli can sing to me all day, all night.  Also I'm learning Italian, and Bocelli's enunciation is easy to pick up.  I've included this album in my EQ Foundation Course (which is heavy on the arts for reason we music lovers know) and also in my (...). That's another thing.  Bocelli does great things, like doing that duet, Vivo Per Lei, with 5 different women, 5 different nationalities.  I leave it to the critics to count the number of angels that can fit on the head of a pin.  Which do you like better?  Homemade apple pie with crumb topping or Reine de Saba?  Are you kidding? Bring it on!  P.S.  He's brought a lot of young people into the vicinity of opera, and what's not to like about that?  He's an easy sell.  There's enough of the grand Verdi to go around.  Buy the album and enjoy it!  Then buy 5 more and send them to some young adult who heard the commercial on TV but shudders at the very word "opera" and watch the magic happen.  Bravo!  Then take my (...) and voice your opinion. I'd like to hear from  you.  Pavarotti was gracious enough to give Bocelli the nod for "Miserere."  I concur.  Bocelli has the propensity, or is it proclivity ... zzzzzzzz.


title: Performance improves book

text:
One Caveat: This NOT my favorite novel. This novel is one reason I did not major in English Literature.

Mr. Kitchen, on the other hand, could read the Phone Book for all I care. This is a treat: dialect that is not hackneyed or "false", the characters are distinct, Lockwood's gaffes and Cathy and Heathcliff's frustrated desire shine through. i get it, finally, why this is such a powerful novel.


title: Great Performances of Great Music

text:
These 9 CDs of all of Haydn's piano trios is extremely enjoyable to listen to, lively and beautifully thoughtful by turns, inventive, playful, and performed with insight and expert skill and empathy by the Beaux Arts Trio.

I am usually wary of chamber music with violins, which often seem to be recorded sounding too harsh and grating to my ears, but like the Mozart piano and violin sonatas performed by Arthur Grumiaux (violin) and Walter Klien (piano), the violin and cello sound warm and expressive, or cool and thoughtful, but not sharp and uncomfortably biting.

These are great performances of great music, equally good for background music or for devoted or meditative listening.


Quality is outstanding will definitely recommend this product to anyone using  vinyl .


title: Classic Tori

text: You either hear this song as a satirical comment on some peoples relationship with God or men, or you don't.


title: That is our favorite one.

text: Unfortunately we have not been as impressed with this CD as much as Lunatics. That is our favorite one.


title: Five Stars

text: Very good item for reasonable price!


title: amazing!!

text: amazing performance by ex pink floyd guitarist David Gilmour!


title: Five Stars

text: This is christopher cross best cd ....


title: Outstanding Recording by Grimaud

text: After hearing this performance on the radio, I sought out the CD, and am so glad I did. Grimaud's recording of Schubert's work brings goosebumps each time I listen!


title: Gratuitous "crime" but good narrator

text:
Intelligent, even occasionally engaging but wildly over-the-top mystery writing. There was one saving grace though - the narrator does a really nice job.

This novel could use a little brevity and a lot more subtlety. Probably works better as a TV series than as a book or audiobook. Unsavory parts are described with great relish, and the novel abounds in gratuitous descriptions of the seamier side of life. Couldn't wait to finish it - and unfortunately, I don't mean that as a compliment.


title: True talent is timeless

text: Time has no power over Engelbert Humperdinck. Most songs on this album are well known, those are songs he recorded at the peak of his popularity. But these recordings are not a remastering of the 1960's originals, these are new versions he recorded in 2009. And this album, probably more than many others, shows that age is nothing but a number. If anything, revisiting these songs four decades later demonstrates that Humperdinck still has all the singing qualities that made him popular, with the addition of maturity obtained through all these decades, maturity of a great master.


title: Timeless treasures

text: Anna German has been my favorite singer since my childhood years, and this compilation is packed with her best-known songs. It is a one-stop, greatest hits type compilation, a must for anyone interested in her music.


title: EuroVision had it all wrong!

text: EuroVision had it all wrong! The feature song of this single CD made me lose even the little respect for EuroVision contest that I had. This beautiful song doesn't deserve being diminished to the next-to-last ranking it received at EuroVision 2012. The other two songs on the disk are just as stunning, another proof that for a great talent age is merely a number.


title: Great songs from the great world-renowned artist

text: Great collection from the great artist. Many of these songs are reasons for Engelbert Humperdinck's well-deserved global popularity. Most of his hits from the 60's and 70's are present, as well as lesser-known (unfortunately) songs from later times.


title: Wonderful memories live on

text: A remarkable collection of songs by my all-time favorite singer, most of the songs are her own creations. A great addition to a music collection of anyone who is interested in Anna German's legacy.


title: Five Stars

text: One of the best albums of all time.


title: Awesome music by Sandi

text: Great variety of music and very encouraging.


title: Great songs and uplifting music by Sandi

text: Love the music


title: Peaceful

text: I love this music. So calming.


title: Lovely Holiday music.

text: This has some classical  pieces and traditional Christmas Carol's on it. Very upbeat and fun to listen to. It's very well done.


title: Great Choice

text: This was a gift for new parents and they loved it.  I have given this cd for a gift many times over the years and parents were always very pleased.


title: My friend loved the tape

text: My  friend loved the tape


title: This is such beautiful, relaxing music

text: This is such beautiful, relaxing music.  I play this all the time and have given it as a gift to a friend who loved listening to it while she was visiting.


title: not as stated

text: i ordered a hypnosis cd to take you to your past lives this is nothing but meditation cd i used to own a past life cd it was great they need to change the name this has nothing to do with past lifes if i could return i would


title: Kim Hill (Self Titled)

text: This is and excellent album Kim Hill (Self Titled)<br />Kim Hill  to own. I have also sold quite a few of these album's.


title: Five Stars

text: very helpful in journeying in the life of faith


title: Russian Journey

text: Valentina Levko was one of the great stars of the Bolshoi.  This collection of Russian folk music was my introduction to her. She is a contralto and the warmth and power in her voice is a delight to experience.


title: Perfect collection

text: Even if you’re familiar with most or all of these songs and have them in other collections, the way they are presented here is next-level. Essential.


title: Five Stars

text: just as promised


title: Five Stars

text: great memories! I just danced around the house and sang with the "girls".


title: Five Stars

text: Good music


title: Buy it and enjoy the good memories.

text: Oh yes.  The album exceeded my expectations. It has all the old times great hits like, "Amo y esclavo,,,. Ty.


title: Four Stars

text: Bella musica!. A feast for the soul. .


title: Three Stars

text: Broken cd case.


title: Three  Stars

text: Cd case came damaged /broken.


title: New But Not Improved

text: Why two disks? Both were the same. Jane is always top notch. Disappointed at having to pay for two of the same!


title: 2NE1 the Best!

text: These ladies are one of my favorite groups and this album rocks! I love the fresh sound and moxie of the K-Pop girl groups and 2NE1 is the best of the best. I've bought three 2NE1 albums and several MP3 songs from Amazon. The packaging of the albums is high quality and artistic in its own right. Check out the 2NE1 reality telvesion show on MNet. It's real reality TV, not the staged garbage on American TV. Love you Sandara Park!


title: Truly an excellent recording

text: Although not a complete set of the quartets, this set is very rewarding.  Two things were especially pleasing to me:  the early quartets are performed in a more serious and engaging manner than other recordings I have heard which treat them as lightweight.  The middle quartets are equally engaging as are the late quartets especially the #15 in A minor op. 132.  The 3rd movement, 'Hymm of Thanksgiving' is very powerful, the best I have heard and enjoyed.  Finally, the recording balance of the players is to my ears very appealing with a strong bass presence.  Enjoy!


title: Wonderful Mozart performances

text: I agree completely with the other enthusiastic reviewers.  This is a truly special set and at a remarkably low price.  Do not hesitate to get it while it can still be found.  You will not be disappointed.


title: Light Saber's and Clones

text: This was a good episode 2.  i think that Anakin Skywalker's growing arrogence was perfect and I think the actor who played him was even better.  Although the only thing that I think might have been different is if there would have been a small explanation of why Jengo Fett was so popular, and also why Darth Tyrannus was important besides being a sabatuer.<br />i liked Christopher Lee and Natalie Portman...Ewan McGreggor is one of my favorite actors I just wish he was given more credit and was given some better roles...night watch was so not like him. This film is great and in comparrison to Episode 1...I think that i would definatly have to see this again to remind myself it is the back story of the last movies (the first that came out) and I think I want to read the books that were based on the movies.  I like the series and enjoyed this film!


title: 1 of 1

text:
I got this shortly after Jonghyun passed. It came with everything nicely packaged together. I'm a bit confused because I got a Taemin MOVE poster and not a poster for the album but I can't complain too much because I really love the poster!!!

I also thought I was supposed to get a photocard? or is that the little photo cut outs??

I love this album! Shinee will always be 5!


title: A great album

text: It took a little while for shipping, but that is due to international shipping and no fault of the company. Great songs, showed up in brand new condition with no marks or scratches, It is also a fantastic album, I would definitely recommend buying it if you enjoy vocaliod music.


title: Eternal Sailor Moon - Ai wo Shinjiteru

text:
Got it from weeea2 in 12 days. Great in condition, and comes with the jewel case.

The beginning of the Sailor Stars Sailor Senshi Character Song CD single set. The song has a feeling that you're ready for what you are in for. The song builds up, and keeps you awake. Kotono, as usual, did not use her Usagi voice, but the actor's singing matches what the song is about.


title: Rei Hino - Flame Sniper

text:
Received from YS JAPAN STORE in 20 days for $15.51 in great condition. No yellowing on the white, and no scratches on the disc. A-

The English at the beginning is accurate, although Rei's accent made her "Flame Sniper" sound like "Frame Sniper." The instrumentation reminds me of Def Leppard's Pyromania. The song sounds either like jazz fusion or progressive rock. That synth E major chords sound cool and the chorus gets me on my feet. Not the best Sailor Senshi character song in Sailor Stars, but I can still recommend it.


title: Equally as great as Princess Moon

text:
Otome no Porishii makes me think happy thoughts while getting on my feet. The solo is pretty good.

Suki no Itte is like the previous track, but a head-shaker.


title: Better than Heart Moving

text:
Princess Moon is an improvement over Heart Movement. If you need to relax for a bit, this is for you.

Takishiido Naito is a nice addition. Not much to say.


title: A wonderful assemblage of musical oddities

text: A great collection of music from a cool, eccentric place! This album is one of the more enjoyable of the collection, and worth a listen just for the Mikado machine's rendition of "Dance Macabre," which is great for Halloween.  All of The House on the Rock albums suffer from questionable recording and editing, but their quirkiness makes up for many of the faults. It really is a shame they don't offer this series anymore (even if some of the self-playing machines are a little... misleading.) Choose the CD over the cassette if possible; the stereo immersion and sense of "being there" is far superior.


title: Great Music

text: I admire YIRUMA with all my heart for being so talented. This CD is perfect when you just want to relax and listen to a quite classical music. His songs are so beautiful and they each carry such deep feelings and messages. Its a great buy.


title: Alright but kinda boring. We have a lot of Raffi in the ...

text: Alright but kinda boring. We have a lot of Raffi in the house - this is the first item we've not been happy with.


title: Very nice collection

text: This is my son's CD & he loves this version of the Tennessee Waltz. Good collection of mountain style music


title: OK !!!!!

text: OK !!!!!


title: OK !!!

text: OK !!!


title: Five Stars

text: OK !!!


title: Love this CD

text:
This is one of the most wonderful CD of Sandy Patty - it just builds and is very touching and
ministers to you how wonderful the Lord is and it builds in praise to Him and at the end
the The Star Spangled Banner which is marvelous!


title: Essential Frank

text: Not one track from his Columbia days here but no matter, that body of work has been heavily anthologized on other collections and/or re-recorded in stereo for Capital and Reprise and those two labels are represented here. This particular collection starts in 1953 and ends with 1984’s “L.A. Is My Lady.” The first two discs are filled to capacity while the third is at 71 minutes, pretty meaty and the mastering is absolutely amazing as is the price of this set. Get this limited edition while you can.


title: Not Quite Comprehensive

text: Oh the glaring omissions! I get that to keep costs down they didn’t cross license much and there are obscure 12” mixes here  BUT where oh where is anything by Donna Summer or Diana Ross? This issue aside all the discs are filled to capacity.


title: The 2013 PBS Premium Finally Available

text: When this set was first released in 2013 you had to pay quite the price as it was packaged with a copy of the single Christmas cd “Christmas Portrait” the 1985 expanded edition and you had to become a member. I remember when this set was announced and was champing at the bit to get it. The mastering is good, much better than the original 1999 album remasters but not quite as good the Gold, 40/40, and the “Essential Collection.” While those sets varied in mixes this set are the singles exactly as they were released, some here for the first time on cd. The singles are presented in chronological order and few are edits like “Mr Guder,” “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft,” and “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” but some, like “Solitaire” and “I Believe You” are the original album length cuts. It’s nice to hear “Two Sides” and “Love Me For What I Am” improved from the 1999 remasters and it’s all here in their original two track mixes except for the rare mono singles that were transferred from vinyl sources since the original tapes have been lost. For both the consummate fan and those just interested the the bare essentials this excellent set is a must have.


title: Expensive But Important

text: I never pay full price for a disc but this time I had to. The Japanese import has an extra sparkle to the master and the bonus tracks enhance, the one track from this album placed on Stevie’s set “Enhanced” “Long Distance Winner” sounds a bit better there but not by much. Yes it’s pricey but needs to be in a collection for it’s historical significance and a domestic issue of this classic most likely will never happen and in the off chance it will, it won’t sound like this.


title: The Ultimate and Definitive Ella.

text: This boxed set was produced just a few years before Ella’s centennial and this one is done right. This set explores every label association Ella had and concludes with a track from her final album “All That Jazz” but there was one more absolute final recording that I wish was included, her lavish recording of “The Setting Sun” used for a Japanese film of the same name. Released just a few years before her four cd centennial which I bitterly complained about because it was only focused on her Universal association the mastering is a tad quieter than the abbreviated set but much more broad in breadth and it’s what Ella deserves.


title: The Best Nat

text: This is the way to celebrate 100 years. 7 cd's filled to the max in chronological order and the mastering stunning. Interesting to me the mix of "When I Fall In Love" the violin is very upfront where in the other versions I've ever heard the instrument is way down in the mix and it changes the whole feel to the better. I really wish this astonishing set was domestically released and still available


title: Pleasant set of back-in-the-day grooves

text: Born Arlene Aleese Simmons on January 24, 1964, Aleese Simmons released this one and only album of her career in 1988, which was generally a good year for albums of this nature, and while it never achieved the level of success enjoyed by the likes of Paula Abdul, Jody Watley or some of the people who ruled the contemporary R&B world in 1988, it still managed to generate one fairly high-charting hit (the R&B #9 "I Want To Be Your Lover"), and is generally enjoyable if not utterly spectacular. The aforementioned song is probably the album's best song overall, but the ballad "Love You Better," (on which she duets with equally obscure male vocalist Rod Wayne), is also excellent, as is the midtempo selection "With You," which you might enjoy if you like the stylings of artists like Cherrelle or Pebbles. Slightly disappointing is the cover of the classic Rufus/Chaka Khan favorite "Sweet Thing," which has some good guitar playing and is by no means terrible, but also not really distinctive enough to stand out beautifully among the many existing versions of this heavily-covered song. Though she unfortunately never put out another album, Aleese Simmons has retained a foothold in the music industry, both as founder of AMI Records and as manager for her daughter, contemporary R&B singer Latrelle (aka MzMunchie).


title: Excellent offering of edgy new wave and hi-energy pop

text: The former lead singer of the group Bow Wow Wow (best known for the hit "I Want Candy"), the Burma-born Annabella Lwin released this excellent solo album in 1986. Featuring a diverse mix of original material and covers, this album is strong, solid and robust on both counts. From the catchy dance pop of "High Powered Girl" to the soft, haunting "Magdalen," Annabella changes styles with ease, and while it's true that the legendary song "Fever" will always be best regarded as one of the signature songs of the legendary pop vocalist Peggy Lee, Annabella's rock-heavy cover of it isn't as much of a bad thing as you might think. She definitely keeps it real and doesn't spoil it. Also, in a sharp departure from the classic vocal pop of Peggy Lee, she does an excellent cover of Alice Cooper's famed hard-rock anthem "School's Out."


title: A lost treasure from the 80s

text: I knew nothing of this group or album when I first came upon it, having acquired it by chance when it turned up in a bunch of old cassettes that somebody didn't want anymore, and with a name like "Mummy Calls" and a song entitled "Deadly Night," my first assumption was that it would be a bunch of pounding, screeching death-metal, which is something I really don't care for. Well, after giving the tape a good listen, it actually turned out to be one of the more pleasant surprises I've chanced upon in some time now. The album is a gorgeous set of beautifully sung synth-heavy new wave pop, but with more depth and richness than some other similar music of the time. Expertly produced by John Luongo and the prolific Hugh Padgham, the latter known for his work with legendary artists such as Sting, Phil Collins, David Bowie and many others, the two of them do a particularly good job on this all-but-unknown album, which has yet to see existence on CD. Though not the possessor of one of those unique voices that sounds like nobody else in the world, lead singer David Banks is loud, clear, authoritative, and clearly very at home and comfortable in this setting, whether it be on the throbbing, energetic "Sexual Desire", the lushly atmospheric "Let's Go" or the slow, haunting "Message On My Door." Also of note is the quirky "Beauty Has Her Way" which is probably the best known song on the album due to its inclusion on the soundtrack of the classic 80s film "The Lost Boys."


title: Another great lost 80s soul album

text: A prolific session vocalist and musician, former Star Search winner Peggi Blu has made a few albums under her own name but remains barely a blip on the radar in that respect. While her voice lacks the deep richness of someone like Anita Baker or Chaka Khan, she more than makes up for it with her classy stylishness and ability to sing high and mighty. The album opens with the robust, stylish midtempo number "Tender Moments" (which she did manage to have a minor hit with), and "All And All" is a great ballad, as is "All The Way With You" on which she duets with Bert Robinson, a deep-voiced, Teddy Pendrgrass-like soul crooner who also pretty much went nowhere, unfortunately.


title: A great underrated voice made for great soul

text: With just one moderately charting hit back in 1987, Norwood (born Norwood Young, 1964, in Trenton, New Jersey), pretty much went under before most people really even knew who he was. A shame too, because he's a great singer. Whether he's crooning on the shimmery ballad "Should Have Been Us Together," or being energetic on the funky "Lady In Love," Norwood's strong, gritty voice, which is somewhat reminiscent of John White (another obscure 80s soul balladier who should have been much bigger than he was), injects this set of slick, well-produced set of poppy soul with an energy and passion that only so many male soul balladiers of the mid/late 80s could muster. He resurfaced with an all new album in 2008, which I can't comment on since I haven't heard it, but since he's still only in his 40s, I imagine that he's probably retained a good amount of what he had back in '87.


title: Decent if not outstanding Jackson solo venture

text: At one time or another, every Jackson sibling except for Tito has tried their hand at a solo career. This is neither the best nor worst album to come of it all. On the plus side of things, tight polished production and a breezy upbeat feeling make it enjoyable to listen to. Marlon had a number 2 R&B hit with the opening track "Don't Go," and it, along with tracks like "When Will You Surrender" and "Talk-2-U" are enjoyable, if lightweight. The stylish ballad "Lovely Eyes" has a nice "bedroom" feel to it. On the downside of things, Marlon is definitely not the most vocally talented Jackson ever, lacking the high, girlish wail of Michael or the grittiness of Jermaine, and his voice really does not noticeably stand out anywhere on the album, but aside from that, it's a fairly solid album.


title: Some of the most perfect pop you've never heard

text: Unless you're a fan of this obscure group, it's unlikely that you've heard of them, and just looking at the group's name might lead some people to believe that this is an obnoxious, hardcore metal band, or something along those lines. What it actually is is a super solid set of melodic, mature-sounding new wave pop. Production is solid on every song, and some songs, notably "One Sky Above Us," "The Hunger And The Greed" and "Find The Key," have the fresh, breezy, sound of artists/groups like Breathe or Bruce Hornsby & The Range.


title: Average singing but great production

text: So obscure that he's not listed in any musical encyclopedias (and you'll look long and hard to find any information about him online), EQ (Efrain Quinones) is a moderately talented R&B singer who used his likeable, down-to-earth personality and a who's who of prolific producers to create this generally enjoyable if not groundbreaking album. Production talent includes the likes of Ahmet Ertegun, Reggie Griffin, Gregory Abbott, and the uber-prolific Arif Mardin. Released in early 1987, around the time that Abbott was enjoying the success of his massive hit "Shake You Down," the album features a nice ballad in "Is It Over?," and some bouncy, nicely synthesized grooves in "Let's Make A Move" and "Goodbye Love."


title: Don't let the word "disco" scare you. This is a good solid album

text:
Years before this album, Percy Faith was one of the true kings of instrumental pop music, especially with his Latin-flavored signature style, and admirers of his most classic works are likely to put off by this album just by seeing "disco" and "Percy Faith" in the same sentence (anybody remember Pat Boone and his heavy metal)?

Truth be told, nothing on this album (which was made just a year before Faith's death) is as richly beautiful as "Theme From A Summer Place" or "Delicado," but anyone who thinks that it's an album full of generic dance music made to cash in on the disco craze will be surprised. There is no singing, and all of the songs are solid, well-arranged, and have that rich, orchestral aura to them that Percy Faith is best known for.


title: A great album that deserves some rediscovery

text: 1988 was a particularly good year for contemporary R&B, with many well-known artists having huge successes with their albums that year. Lost somewhere in that huge throng was this surprisingly good album by the obscure, one-named singer Lia (her last name is Howell). An attractive woman who brings the same stylishness to her music as many of her competitors at that time, she had a minor R&B hit with this album's track "Tell Me It's Not Too Late." While good, the album's strongest offerings are the nicely melodic ballads "Too Many Nights Without You" and "Constantly."


title: They were "History" way too fast

text: One of few (if any) groups of this type hailing from the Netherlands, Mai Tai burst out of nowhere in 1985 with the old-school favorite "History," an in-your-face "I'm dumping you"-type song that has all the catchiness and robust flavor of a great American groove. The rest of the album is well deserving of a listen, highlights including the synth-funk pleasure "Rhythm Of The Street" and the guitar-heavy ballad "Am I Losing You Forever." The group made a couple of other albums in 1986 & 1988 but never had any other hits (at least not here in the states), and today they have pretty much met the same fate that many one-hit wonders do.


title: Decent pop-rock album from a girl with some surprising credentials

text: E.G. Daily. You know you've heard that name somewhere, but you just can't put a finger on it. Best known nowadays as the voice of Tommy Pickles in the Rugrats cartoons, and also remembered by some for playing Dottie, Pee Wee Herman's wannabe-girlfriend in his "Big Adventure" movie. This album, however, shows that she's anything but a baby, instead coming across as more like what the title suggests. Energetic rock-chick vocals, strong melodies (especially on "Love In The Shadows" and "Sunset People"), and strong, polished production by a variety of producers including Harold Faltermeyer and John "Jellybean" Benitez all make for a solid if not spectacular outing here.


title: If you haven't heard this (and I'll bet you haven't), check it out

text: Another disco group who made a surprisingly good transition to contemporary R&B in the early 80s, this album should please fans of similar groups like Starpoint, Shalamar, and the S.O.S. Band, all of whom were moving away from their disco roots in favor of a more 80s-style sound. Great songs from this album include the melodic ballad "Cold Winds" and the funky, midtempo "Lost In Your Love."


title: Undiscovered piece of steamy, sensuous soul

text: This 1982 solo album by Harry Ray, who was the "Ray" of famed soul vocal group Ray, Goodman & Brown, is a beautifully crafted masterpiece that deserves some reissue and re-exposure. For fans of RG&B's smash hit "Special Lady," much of what is on this album draws from the formula of that song, with gorgeous melodies and his beautiful voice, which works as well or better by itself as it does with his former partners. "I'm Willing", "Lost Affair," and the title track are all beautiful ballads in the mold of "Special Lady," and the midtempo, nicely synthesized "Love Is A Game" is also very good.


title: Obvious clones of New Edition, but still a pretty good album

text: Though this group had a couple of Top 10 R&B hits with this 1987 album, they remain pretty well locked in obscurity. Though it does seem pretty obvious from listening to this that they were trying to jump on the New Edition bandwagon, this album does have some great songs on it. One of their hits from it is the gorgeous ballad "Come Over", which is uncommonly well-crafted for their general style, and the opener, "Smokin'" is a catchy, delightfully playful song (though it unfortunately does contain a deliberately favorable metaphoric reference to a cigarette). Overall, if you're an NE fan, you may want to check this out.


title: Fresh, breezy, smooth jazz

text: A virtually undiscovered musician who recorded for a tiny, obscure record label, Joel Gaines is a fine practitioner of smooth, urban contemporary jazz and quiet storm soul. Album mostly consists of upbeat, nicely textured instrumentals showcasing Joel Gaines's proficiency on the piano, but Gaines himself takes a couple of turns on the mike, and he's a soulful if not superb singer, especially on the title track.


title: Great close-up cover photo (oh, yeah the album's pretty good too)

text: One of Arista's most obscure 80s female R&B singers, La La (born LaForest Cope in 1954 in Queens, New York) did have one minor R&B hit in 1987 with "(If You) Love Me Just A Little". "Deal With It" is pretty catchy, too. She's not the most skilled singer ever, but she's cute and appealing, and despite the obscurity of her own solo career, she has written, produced, or done background vocal work for a number of notable artists, including Luther Vandross, Kashif, Whitney Houston, and Stephanie Mills.


title: Doesn't have anything as killer as "Will It Go Round In Circles" but still a quality album from a beloved artist

text: Billy Preston, whose name will forever be associated with The Beatles despite his great legacy of solo work, decided to take a chance and incorporate some disco sounds on this 1977 album. Though the idea sounds a little risky for somebody like Billy Preston, his always-tasteful musicianship is not lost on this album. There's no knockout song here like "Will It Go Round In Circles", but the title track is very good, as is "Touch Me Love".


title: Paging Doctor Boogie. . .Doctor Boogie. . .you're needed on the disco floor

text: Don "Dr. Boogie" Downing is the brother of African-American country-pop singer Big Al Downing. Don, however, is anything but, opting instead to be a disco dude. The title track and "Sugar & Spice" are both fun disco treats, and the quality of all the songs is generally high. One thing I will say, though, is that although "Half Past Love" is a great composition both lyrically and melodically, Lenny Williams definitely has the superior version of that song. All in all, still a great underrated disco album.


title: Amazing work from one of the more sadly underrated soul vocal groups

text: With a career beginning in the 60s and lasting until at least 1989, The Controllers (formerly The Soul Controllers) have had a few minor R&B hits but have never been much more than a small footnote in R&B history. On this album from 1979, it's hard to pick any one song over another, but one thing that anchors all of the songs is robust, impassioned singing and musicianship that definitely fits right alongside some of the more well-known soul groups of the 70s.


title: The cover picture is definitely the most creative part of the album

text: This was pretty big when it came out, but as we've unfortunately learned again and again over the course of the last decade, a much-hyped album is not always a great one. This album, which is barely 30 minutes long, pretty much gets weighed down by the fact that these girls can barely sing, and their producer(s) don't exactly work their you-know-whats off trying to come up with fresh and exciting sounds to compliment the stale singing. That cover art is cute, though.


title: Potential Anita Baker competitor, but was crushed under weight of Baker's sudden early 80s success

text:
Rare, non-CD-available album from female lead of 70s/80s R&B/funk group One Way. Possessing a deep voice (not nearly as much so as Baker, but still strong), she uses it on a few different styles of music, including disco tunes like "I Found Love At A Disco", funk "Reggae Or Rock And Roll" and the beautiful ballad "When Love Starts To Go."

Note to potential buyers: This is not available as a CD, most LP's are gone, and though there may be a few hundred cassettes (which really isn't that many when you think about it), many of these cassettes were either produced defectively or have deteriorated over 26 years of never being unwrapped. I know this because I've bought at least 5 copies from a collector who managed to get his hands on about 50 copies or so, and each one has been problematic in one way or another. At best, you might find one with moderately muffled sound quality, at worst (and more likely), it will be scratchy, sound like it's underwater, or cause your tape player to jam.


title: Solid but underappreciated contributor to the world of freestyle girl groups

text: Ricca (pronounced Reeka) is a trio of beautiful young ladies in the the mold of Expose/The Cover Girls/Sweet Sensation, etc. By 1994, when this album was made, these types of groups were starting the lose the fire that made them such huge successes in the 80s, but I found this album to be surprisingly good. The girls singing prowess is about average, but it is complimented nicely by catchy hooks and slick, well-crafted production. The uptempo "Such A Rush" and the beautiful ballad "Don't Waste My Time" are among the album's strongest offerings.


title: Underrated solo gem from founding member of War

text:
This nearly non-existent 1982 album (available only as cassette or LP and very scarce even in that respect) is actually pretty good, and I think that it deserves a CD reissue. (Not that I have anything against cassettes or records; music is always more important than media to me, but the number of good copies is dwindling fast, so I think that it should be saved). I have a crappy-working cassette of it at home, but I'm afraid to throw it out because I know I'll probably never find it again.

This whole album is surprisingly good for something so obscure. The best song is the pumping, pulsating "I Do Love You" which puts Lonnie's enthusiastic vocals with some disco-influenced backing vocals. If you have this record or tape, I would have it transferred to a recordable CD ASAP.


title: Virtually unheard of, and a great album for fans of 80s adult contemporary R&B

text: Extremely obscure to the point where I don't even know what any of the members names are, this exceptionally well-crafted 1987 album should be of interest to fans of groups like Atlantic Starr, Loose Ends, and The S.O.S. Band. Songs like "Forever We Should Make Love", "Send Me" and especially "True Love" are the ones I recommend most, but the whole album is thoroughly enjoyable. Note to potential buyers: Finding this may take many years. Amazon only sells it in LP form; there may be a few cassettes (one of which I own), floating around, but as far as I can ascertain, it has never been available on CD.


title: Not superb, but worth checking out

text: A trio of young caucasian females, similar in many ways to Expose, The Cover Girls, etc., but with more emphasis on hard-edged guitar playing. The best-recommended song is "Lover Boy" which has a catchy melody and great opening guitar work, but also has admittedly cheesy lyrics (i.e. "I'm the babe who's sending those love notes everyday"). This is mainly why I don't give it 5 stars.


title: Criminally ignored album

text: One of the more obscure artists to be affiliated with MCA Records in the 80s, it is not quite understandable, based on his talents, why he isn't more well known. His great singing voice gives every song on the album a certain listenability, and a busload of prolific producers (including Louil Silas and Kashif) create brilliantly textured backgrounds that compliment his voice perfectly.


title: Personally, I prefer Fords, but I still love this album

text: Robust pop album produced by associates of Stock-Aitken-Waterman. Listenable throughout, best songs are "I Hate New York" and "Treehouse" (simply one of the catchiest songs I've ever heard).


title: Great Concert from IDPB and Stuart Liddell

text: This is one of my all time favorite performances. The selection is great. The musical skill is top notch. I love listening to it from start to finish as well as individual selections based on my mood. Stuart Liddell is one of my favorite performers and I have enjoyed listening to Inveraray & District Pipe Band at the World Piping Championships. This concert from 2013 makes me want to hear more from them.


title: Cd

text: Love this cd


title: Five Stars

text: LOVED it!!!!


title: Great album but avoid Steven Wilson's remix.

text: There's a lot of confusion with some reviewers claiming this is Steven Wilson's remix of Aqualung. It is not. I have both versions and the original is far better. This is not a knock on Wilson. I think he did a great job on Minstrel In The Gallery. However he took too many liberties with Aqualung so I had to go back to the previous remaster. I feel bad for people whose first exposure to Aqualung is Wilson's remix because it is not the version that first won the hearts and minds of Tull fans almost 50 years ago and is still dear to us. If you want to enjoy the changes Wilson makes later fine but you should first start with the original.


title: Five Stars

text: very good


title: Five Stars

text: excellent


title: Five Stars

text: Love this song and all songs for that matter. Great cd.


title: Five Stars

text: Very nice relaxing music.


title: Five Stars

text: GREAT.


title: Okay, if you like novelty recordings.

text: This is a strange compilation--not the best of, not hits, and not great recordings. It's a motley collection of country musicians and singers doing pop, jazz, Latin, Hawaiian, and comedy. A few pieces are very good, a few are OK, and many are dreadful! For example, if you're going to feature Homer & Jethro, why "Hernando's Hideaway"? How can you parody a song that's already a parody? Why not one of their better numbers? I could go on and on... But you get the idea.


title: Great compilation!

text: A wonderful compilation. Much better than I was expecting. Terrific!


title: Survey of electro-swing

text: Some very good cuts, some just ok.


title: ecclectic and memorable

text: Somehow I owned this album in the 70's and I can still sing some of the tracks today. I remember very well that it had no address, no names and no clues on the label or the cover about its origins and that was frustrating. A bizarre mixture of cabaret, Klezmer street orchestra, 5th Dimension and coffee house rock....not always in tune but very compelling, it seemed to have lots of different musicians. Three tracks in particular stood out for me: "Vietnamese Lady" is an American soldier's harsh lament about how to treat his lover..."maybe have a baby, yeah...or maybe walk out." Another cut, I think it was called "Violets Don't Grow", sounds like a cabaret singer in a listless trance, but somehow her listlessness begins to grip you with the antiwar lyrics and it ends up being riveting. My favorite -- (I didn't like it at first, but it grew on me) --was the track called "Memories", sung by a male or female (hard to tell which) caterwauling about the past. It then bled into a bizarre mix of Coney Island sound effects, street band, Afro-street drumming and angelic chorus. If this sounds like a weird description, believe me, it's true--you might not LIKE this album, but no one could dispute their creativity -- whoever they were! I'll be thrilled some day if I ever learn their story.


title: love

text: This is the best in my opinion. I absolutely love Kaytias Dance done by Susanne Teng. It is so beautiful not just for yoga but for relaxing enjoyment.


title: Rocking all night with Sweet Relief

text: The CD was in perfect condition. My Fiance couldn't wait to listen to it. We both enjoyed it last night. There were a few hiccups getting it to me, but the people who sent it were wonderful and made everything right. I look forward doing business with them in the near future.


title: Total disappointment, ALMOST

text:
I've stuck by the series til now without a word of criticism. I saw the first Star Wars in a drive-in movie theatre before it had even broken big worldwide. In fact, I think it was the last film I ever saw with both of my parents and my brother. I thought the Empire Strikes Back was a true masterpiece, and I was willing to put up with all the cutsie marketing tie-ins to get through the third installment.
With Episode I, great performances from Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor really kept things going.
But Episode II, what can I say? Well, first, someone should tell George Lucas that giving a viewer motion sickness is not usually the same thing as thrilling them. This movie was a major headache because, although it must be the most visually complex special effects film ever made, it hardly ever stays on one scene long enough for the eyes to focus.
And then there is the love story. It is boring and poorly acted. And Ewan McGregor is largely wasted as ObiWan Kenobi because he has to act as if he were a middle aged fuddy-duddy.
But the movie does offer some redemption. The final battle scenes, especially in the colluseum, were a thrill to watch. Sort of like those old stop action sequences from the 60s and 70s meets Ben Hur and Gladiator. And getting to see Yoda lay a butt wupping on Christopher Lee has to be one of the most memorable movie scenes I ever watched--and that is why it went from two to three stars.
I wish I could say better things about the film. Maybe by the third installment in the prequel series, George Lucas will figure out how to redeem the series.


title: THIS IS NOT THE 2000 RELEASE OF CHOCOLAT! BUT...

text: It's a decent French film from 1988 by the director Claire Denis about a French woman returning to colonial West Africa to remember her past.  Complex film about interracial relationships and the past.  It's a bit slow moving and not the fantasy jaunt that the new film of the same name is.  But it's enjoyable.  Take this is a warning and do not think this is the same movie or even same story as the 2000 film of the same name.


title: great performances

text: Wonderful performances


title: Much better then Episode 1

text: Much better then Star Wars Episode 1, with a much better storyline, better scenery, better costumes, and a better part for Jar Jar Binks (a small part). This was probably better then the original Star Wars (episode IV), but nothing is better then Empire Strikes Back. Amadalia, has a much better part in this one then she did in Ep. 1, she is more like a Princess Leia type woman in this one. Her costumes are much more reavealing then those that she wore in Ep. 1, I don't know if that made the movie better or not? It has a much more important roll then Ep. 1 because it is basically showing how, why, and what provocted Anakin to become Darth Vader. The computer graphics in this one, look a lot more real then those that were in Ep. 1, many of the computer images looked too fake in Ep.1. Episode 2 will keep you on the edge of your seat, from the Couresant speeder chase to the epic first battle of teh Clone Wars, Episode 2 is one of the better Star Wars films in it's class. TIME magazine was right, you will cheer when you see Yoda fight.


title: She got me through cancer

text:
I was diagnosed with a second cancer( none related) This one (stage 4).  No, of course, she didn't heal me
but her cd DID emotionally.  20 years now alive!
But now my husband has bad dementia.  life at home is rough for me.
today I played "If I were Brave" and felt relaxed.
Kath G.


title: Awesome

text: Oh my I absolutely loved this


title: Great cd

text: There is some really great, upbeat music on this cd. It is difficult not to want to move with it!


title: Beautiful hymns done by Michael W Smith

text: Beautiful hymns done by Michael W Smith. Bought this as a gift for my mom and she has had hours of listening pleasure.


title: Great Irish voice!

text: Really like this


title: Good album

text:
BEYOND SIGHT was one of the first modern worship cds that I owned. (The first was Passion: Better is One Day). Overall, BEYOND SIGHT is an enjoyable album with many great songs. What I enjoyed about the album then (and now) is that while the songs are worshipful...they are also fast pace-driven rock songs. Highlights include "The Love of Christ"  "My Redeemer Lives" and "You Are All That I Need."

Tracks include:

Living Water performed by Robbie Seay

The River Is You performed by Charlie Hall

The Love of Christ performed by Robbie Seay

I Will Overcome performed by Natalie Pankratz

My Redeemer Lives performed by Bart Millard

Our Secret Place performed by Christy Nockels

Everything's Alright performed by Charlie Hall

'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus performed by Robbie Seay

You Are All That I Need performed by Bart Millard

My Heart Your Home performed by Christy Nockels

Worship You performed by Jami Smith

Shout to the Lord performed by Lincoln Brewster


title: Good CD, but missing some of my favs

text:
I grew up listening to Benny Hester's album, Benny From Here, which contained: Secret Thoughts, Streets of Las Vegas, When God Ran, Susie Said Yeah, To Fill Our Empty Hearts, Back To Basics, Can I Get To You From Here, Whoever Touches You, Marching On, and Hold Me.

Many of my favorites from this album can be found on PERSONAL BEST. And I was very thankful to be able to find these songs on CD--particularly When God Ran and To Fill Our Hearts--which were my favorites then and now.

I also enjoyed learning some new songs by Benny (and by "new" I mean new to me).

Nobody Knows Me Like You -- this song became an instant favorite. The piano is beautiful, and the lyrics are so poignant. It was as if the song were written just for me. I love it. 5 stars.

Be A Receiver -- a pleasant enough song, 4 stars

Legacy -- still pleasant, 4 stars

Secret Thoughts -- this song transports me back to my childhood...so by all means it earns 5 stars.

Remember Me-- another beautiful song. 4 stars

Jesus Came Into My Life -- nice song, 4 stars, for some reason it reminds me of the style of  Orleans...

Melody Man, Out of the Natural, Underground River, Rubber Canoe nice enough background songs, but they don't stand out ... 3 stars

Whoever Touches You -- love it, 5 stars

To Fill Our Empty Hearts -- love it, 5 stars

Christ the Solid Rock -- nice and pleasant, 4 stars

When God Ran -- love it!!! 5 stars

This CD would be near perfect if only it contained Susie Said Yeah! and Can I Get To You From Here.

But overall a nice CD with a blend of fast and slow songs.


title: Five Stars

text: good


title: New sound to hit songs

text: The only CD I have found that gives the "mature" today sound that you hear at their concerts. Although it is not the greatest recording, it is the most up to date one out there. I wish that they would make a studio recording of the tour concerts they are now performing. Their voices are much more polished than the were as teenagers and it brings a whole new sound to their music.


title: Great cd!

text: Great cd!


title: It is good listening, it's just not quite the album I ...

text: It is good listening, it's just not quite the album I remembered from forty years ago.  Quality of the record itself was very good.


title: Five Stars

text: Amazing calm music. Perfect One is a gem!


title: Finding this record

text: Record is very rare and hard to find.


title: rarity of record

text: Record was perfect and looks great in my collection


title: Go Howard

text: He's my favorite balladster! Great music.


title: #1 Howard Hewitt fan

text: Excellent condition. I'm an avid HH fan.


title: No Minister More Real

text:
Never heard of Keith Green? Neither had my friend Raeph until one day he was sitting in a public square and a shaggy-haired young man about his own age sat down next to him with a guitar and, in a few minutes, had led Raeph to Jesus. But that's not all Keith has done, not by a long shot.

Keith Green was real. He was flawed, he knew it, yet his flaws never stopped him. He made mistakes, yes. You've never made a mistake? Drop the rock and get on your knees.

But, he was anti-Catholic, wasn't he? No, he was anti-lies. Like Jesus. Every Christian denomination needs to be cleaned up, Keith may have taken too hard of a line about that and a few other things, but if you've never been ministered to by his words and music, now would be the time. A little foretaste of what you'll hear him doing a little later in the game.


title: The Very Best in New Wave Music

text:
The Cars? Gary Numan? Flash and the Pan? Duran Duran? No. None of these groups, though talented, hold a candle to Vector. So these guys were Christians. So what? Charles Dickens wasn't? Bach wasn't? Bram Stoker? Since when were Christians automatically sidelined artistically ad hominem? Show me a more talented New Wave group and I'll show you somebody who doesn't know New Wave.

Get this album before it's ungettable.


title: No

text: God bless these people, but there is something wrong. And it is Kingdom Now theology, which is not Biblical in the least.


title: FANTASTIC COMPILATION OF MOST INSPIRING INTERMEZZI

text: This 2 CD album is a fantastic compilation of the most inspiring intermezzi ever written!! Karajan conducts as always, with his most masterful interpretations of the selections.