title: Oustanding, but not flawless

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[Disclaimer: I may, from time to time, be a seller of this set.]  First, to address the previous review, I imported copies from Italy in July 2011.  Since one is going into my personal collection I opened that one and checked the discs - I had no trouble playing any of the discs I tried, and I specifically tried the first 2 discs (Oberto) and had no problem playing them even on a portable, Walkman-like CD player.  So whatever problem did exist does not appear to be present in the current Italian pressing.

In general, I find this a simply outstanding collection that includes not just the operas but also the Requiem, the Songs, ballet music and alternate preludes not included in the opera recordings, the Four Sacred Pieces, the movement Verdi wrote for the aborted "Requiem per Rossini", the String Quartet and almost 2 discs worth of "discoveries" recorded by Riccardo Chailly (who is the conductor for the works below from No. 31 - on, where another conductor is not specified).  If it is not every note of Verdi's music that has survived, it's darn close.

A few complaints - there is no English translation (on the other hand there is a book - not a booklet but a BOOK - of the Italian librettos).  Although most of the operas with alternate versions have been included, the first version of Simon Boccanegra is not, nor is Les Vespres Siciliennes (the original French version of Vespri - however, in this case, I believe the musical differences are minor).  The version of Giovanna D'Arco included is from a 1951 radio broadcast that has always been sonically problematic - it has been cleaned up sonically here, but it is still is FAR below the sound in the rest of the set.  On the other hand, it IS a thrilling performance with the young Tebaldi and Bergonzi in radiant voice.  The only good modern recording of Giovanna is on EMI and I guess they refused to license it.  Some of the versions choosen would not have been my first choice, but none is without merit.

But some kudos are in order.  Though Universal has a Falstaff (by Giulini) in it's catalog, they obtained the better-sung RCA version under Solti and also obtained the RCA Vespri with Martina Arroyo and Placido Domingo.  Both the St. Petersburg and La Scala versions of La Forza del Destino are included, and both the Solti 5-act Don Carlos (in Italian) and the Abbado 5 act French version, with appendices, are included.  They have included the better-sung (and harder to find) Del Monaco -Tebaldi Otello under Erede in preference to the more famous version under Karajan.  I would have preferred the Sutherland-Pavarotti-Horne-Wixell Trovatore (although I already had that one and didn't have the Banaudi-Pavarotti-Verrett-Nucci version that is included, so that worked out for me).  But the latter Trovatore appears to be uncut, while the earlier version suffered from cuts and tinkering by the prima donna's husband.

If you don't have most of these recordings, this is a no-brainer, to get all Verdi's works in one box for a little more than $4 a disc is a great opportunity.  But even if you have several of the operas included, some of these can be hard-tofind (and expensive) at present - for instance the Oberto and the Stiffelio.  In any case, here is the list of recordings that make-up this set:

1 Oberto conte di S.Bonifacio  - Neville Marriner - Samuel Ramey - Maria Guleghina - Violeta Urmana - Stuart Neill
2 Un giorno di regno  - Lamberto Gardelli - Fiorenza Cossotto - Jessye Norman - José Carreras - Ingvar Wixell
3 Nabucco  - Lamberto Gardelli - Tito Gobbi - Bruno Prevedi - Carlo Cava - Elena Suliotis
4 I Lombardi alla prima crociata  Lamberto Gardelli - Cristina Deutekom - Placido Domingo  - Ruggero Raimondi
5 Ernani  Richard Bonynge - Luciano Pavarotti  - Joan Sutherland - Leo Nucci - Paata Burchuladze
6 I due Foscari  Lamberto Gardelli - Piero Cappuccilli - José Carreras - Katia Ricciarelli - Samuel Ramey
7 Giovanna d'Arco  Alfredo Simonetto - Carlo Bergonzi - Renata Tebaldi - Rolando Panerai
8 Alzira  Fabio Luisi - Marina Mascheriakova - Ramon Vargas - Paolo Gavanelli
9 Macbeth - Riccardo Chailly - Leo Nucci - Shirley Verrett - Samuel Ramey - Veriano Luchetti
10 I masnadieri  Richard Bonynge  - Joan Sutherland - Samuel Ramey - Matteo Manuguerra - Franco Bonisolli
11 Jérusalem  - Fabio Luisi - Marina Mescheriakova - Marcello Giordani  - Roberto Scandiuzzi
12 Il corsaro  - Lamberto Gardelli  - José Carreras - Jessye Norman - Montserrat Caballé
13 La battaglia di Legnano  Lamberto Gardelli - Katia Ricciarelli - José Carreras - Matteo Manuguerra
14 Luisa Miller - Lorin Maazel - Katia Ricciarelli - Placido Domingo - Elena Obraztsova] - Renato Bruson - Gwynne Howell - Wladimiro Ganzarolli
15 Stiffelio - José Carreras - Sylvia Sass - Matteo Manuguerra - Wladimiro Ganzarolli
16 Rigoletto - Riccardo Chailly - Luciano Pavarotti- Leo Nucci - June Anderson - Nicolai Ghiaurov - Shirley Verrett
17 Il trovatore - Zubin Mehta - Luciano Pavarotti - Antonella Banaudi - Leo Nucci - Shirley Verrett - Francesco Ellero d'Artegna
18 La traviata - John Pritchard - Joan Sutherland - Carlo Bergonzi - Robert Merrill 19 I vespri siciliani - James Levine - Placido Domingo - Sherrill Milnes - Ruggero Raimondi - Martina Arroyo
20 Simon Boccanegra - Georg Solti - Leo Nucci - Kiri Te Kanawa - Paata Burchuladze 21 Aroldo - Fabio Luisi - Neil Shicoff - Carol Vaness - Anthony Michaels-Moore - Roberto Scandiuzzi
22 Un ballo in maschera - Bruno Bartoletti - Luciano Pavarotti - Sherrill Milnes - Renata Tebaldi - Regina Resnik - Helen Donath - José Van Dam
23 La forza del destino - Valéry Gergiev - Askar Abdrazakov - Galina Gorchakova - Nikolai Putilin - Gegam Grigorian - Olga Borodina
24 Don Carlos (1867)  - Georg Solti - Carlo Bergonzi - Renata Tebaldi - Nicolai Ghiaurov - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau - Grace Bumbry - Martti Talvela
25 La forza del destino (1869) - Giuseppe Sinopoli - Rosalind Plowright - José Carreras - Renato Bruson - Agnes Baltsa - Paata Burchuladze - Juan Pons
26 Aida - Herbert von Karajan - Renata Tebaldi - Giulietta Simionato - Carlo Bergonzi - Cornell MacNeil - Arnold Van Mill- Fernando Corena
27 Messa da requiem - Georg Solti - Joan Sutherland - Marilyn Horne - Luciano Pavarotti - Martti Talvela
28 Don Carlos (vers. in 5 atti del 1886) - Claudio Abbado - Placido Domingo [tenore] - Katia Ricciarelli - Lucia Valentini Terrani - Ruggero Raimondi  - Leo Nucci - Nicolai Ghiaurov
29 Otello - Alberto Erede - Renata Tebaldi - Mario Del Monaco - Aldo Protti
30 Falstaff - Georg Solti - Geraint Evans - Giulietta Simionato - Ilva Ligabue - Robert Merrill - Mirella Freni - Alfredo Kraus - Rosalind Elias
31 Messa solenne (Messa di Gloria) in mi bem. magg (1835)  - Riccardo Chailly - Elisabetta Scano - Juan Diego Flórez - Kenneth Tarver - Eldar Aliev
32 Qui tollis in fa magg. -Juan Diego Flórez
33 Tantum ergo in fa magg.  - Michele Pertusi
34 Laudate pueri in re magg. - Juan Diego Flórez - Kenneth Tarver - Eldar Aliev
35 Tantum ergo in sol magg. - Kenneth Tarver
36 Pater Noster
37 Pater Noster
38 Ave Maria in si min. (attrib. a Dante.1880) - Cristina Gallardo-Domas
39 Messa per Rossini (vers. 1869): Libera me, Domine - Cristina Gallardo-Domas
40 Songs (15) - Margaret Price - Geoffrey Parsons
55 Quattro pezzi sacri
  1 Ave Maria
  2 Stabat Mater
  3 Laudi alla Vergine
  4 Te Deum
Georg Solti
56 Inno delle Nazioni - Luciano Pavarotti  - James Levine
57 Otello: Mus. da balletto (atto III)
58 Aida: Marcia trionfale e balletto
59 Macbeth: Mus. da balletto (atto III)
60 Quart. per archi in mi min. - Hagen Quartett
61 Luisa Miller. Arr. per quart. d'archi di E. Muzio (selezione) - Hagen Quartett
62 Sinfonia in do
63 Var. per pf. e orch. sulla romanza "Caro suono lusinghiero" (da Tebaldo e Isolina di F.Morlacchi) - Jean-Yves Thibaudet
64 La forza del destino: Ouverture
65 Adagio per tromba e orch. -
67 Canto di Virginia. Variazioni per oboe e orch.
68 Otello: Preludio
69 I Lombardi alla prima crociata: Preludio (atto III)
70 Simon Boccanegra: Preludio (vers. originale del 1857)
71 Capriccio per basso e orch.

I have no hesitation in calling this a great set (and no one but Universal could have assembled all the operas in such fine performances) - whether it is worthwhile for you will depend on how many of these recordings you already own and how deep your pockets are.


title: The most beautiful tenor singing you can imagine!

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Disclaimer: I sell this item.  These are among the earliest known recordings of the great tenor Giuseppe Di Stefano, made between 1944 and 1946.  For most (if not all) of this period he was living in an internment camp in Switzerland, having escaped Mussolini's Italy.  These recordings vary in technical quality, depending on whether they were taken from studio masters or recorded off the air.  In any case, don't expect modern stereo.

However, if you can put up with the less than ideal sound, you will be rewarded with some of the most sheerly beautiful singing you have ever heard.  At this early stage of his career, Di Stefano had a voice of incomparable beauty and sweetness.  His technical control is amazing - he can spin a flawless legato line, and provide either strong, brilliant high notes or softly caressed ones at will.  Unfortunately, his lifestyle and repertoire choices caused this exiquisite prime to last only about 10 years.  But these early recordings easily hold their own with the greatest vocal recordings ever.

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title: Five Stars

text: Wonderful selection of songs!


title: Amazing

text: I love this album and the cd works great!


title: THESE DO NOT FIT!

text: These felt pads are too large to fit top valves!  Waste of money!


title: Used, yes. In good shape, YES!

text: Great music ! I was hesitant because it was used but seller was HONEST! THANK YOU


title: Perfect - for awhile

text: Exactly what you want if you carry this around in a pocket. Hard shell protects but still easy to access the buttons. Update - didn't hold up for even 6 mos. Started to fray going in and out of the pocket.


title: Five Stars

text: love his songs


title: Five Stars

text: love his songs.


title: I read the book and it makes perfect sense. I love the CD's and recommend them ...

text: This product is outstanding. I read the book and it makes perfect sense. I love the CD's and recommend them for those that need healing, restoration and meditation in their daily lives. I listen to them going to work. It really makes a difference in my day.


title: Paz

text: Me gusto mucho


title: Great

text: As promised. Great cd


title: Great Seller, Great Item.

text: I initially bought this CD to play "Illinois, Illinois" at an event celebrating Illinois' bicentennial.  After the event I listened to the entire CD and loved all the performances by University of Illinois choirs and other musicians.  The Seller did a great job too.  fast shipping, good price, item in like-new condition.  Thank you!


title: FABULOUS

text: Sandi Patty is one of the best Christian singers that the Lord created.  You can't go wrong with any of her albums. Buy and Enjoy!  God Bless.  ;)


title: Completely Satisfied

text: Just wanted to let Amazon know that the seller was top-notch!  The turn around was excellent and the product was still in its original packaging and we received in time for Christmas.  I could not be happier.  Thank you so very much!


title: The price

text: I git this and I love it I love the older country music this cd is great


title: Excellent authentic bluegrass album!

text: Mr. Sparkman's album is wonderful. I'm a classically trained musician myself, but I love bluegrass done right, and this is it. Good production quality, clear instrumentals, beautiful harmonies...it has it all. My family liked it so much that we  played it again right away. If you want authentic bluegrass - get this!


title: Glorious Praise

text: My first Klaus CD, it is worth the money spent from the minute I previewed the songs on this album I knew it is a lovely worship album done live. Just my kind of worship albums


title: Rosie is as beautiful a singer as she is a "super model"!  ALOHA & PEACE!  Thank you Rosie =^]

text: NO dislikes whatsoever!! I took my 1st copy on the road, in my travels to New York, & New Jersey, to play @ various musical engagements. Had it been a vinyl copy I would have worn it through & through!! Thank you for the time to share my thoughts & opinions. ALOHA!! Coz.. .


title: Five Stars

text: Great music THANK YOU


title: Kubelik's Dalibor

text:
Thanks to Kubelik, the orchestral contribution on this recording as is idiomatic as can be expected—at least, from a German orchestra. That’s right, this Dalibor’s in German—and is much the best of my German versions. I wish I could say the singing was as idiomatic as the orchestra, but that wouldn’t be possible, even if they were singing in Czech—this is a largely German and Hungarian cast, and the Czech language seems to cause more problems for singers than almost any other (Finnish perhaps excepted).
 Elsie Morison sounds a bit too old (and wobbly) to be Jitka; Nienstedt as Vladislav II is her opposite, singing steadily and perhaps too strongly; Vladislav’s supposed to be a rather weak and ineffectual monarch, but there’s not really any weakness in Nienstedt’s voice. (Bednář got around his not-so-weak voice by affecting a tremble and putting some uncertainty in his tone—I think Nienstedt just takes being a king too seriously.) Felicia Weathers as Milada is good, but she overdoes it a bit in the vocal-acting and mannerisms department; this isn’t Wagner, it’s Smetana! Franz Crass sounds a bit too much like he’s playing the jailler in Fidelio, but aside from that is very, very good. The smaller roles (the Vítek, the Judge and Budivoj) are well-taken, as these things go. Horst Wilhelm’s Vítek is particularly good; he’s better than every other singer I’ve heard in the (somewhat thankless) role, save perhaps Antonín Votava.
Sándor Kónya is undoubtedly the best singer of the lot. (As if that even needed saying!) Even if he can’t erase memories of Beno Blachut, he does conjure fond memories of his Lohengrin interpretations, playing Dalibor more on the lyric than the heroic side. He’s at his best in Act 1; in Act 3, the quickness of “Ha, kým to kouzlem” and the shift to “Nuž bud’ si tak!” cause the orchestra some trouble, which ruins any effect Kónya could have made there.
 The sound quality is good—very good, for 1968. There’s a little distortion in loud passages, and (typical of recordings at the time) the singers are too forwardly placed, and one minor (about 2 second) sound fallout in Act 2. But, really, there’s nothing majorly wrong with it. Overall, this performance is interesting (mainly for Sándor Kónya and Rafael Kubelik, who are always interesting), but it’s more a curiosity than a legit Dalibor. Try one of the Czech ones for an idea of what Dalibor really should be like. Also, Amazon has this recording listing for $90 at the moment, which is insane. You can get the exact same recording for a tenth the price from someplace like Opera Depot or Premiere Opera.


title: What can one say about Noel Lee except "Great"?

text: This was a purchase to update my Debussy collection, having previously-purchased the Vinyl version back in the 1980's. It stands side-by-side with Gieseking and Haas in the Pantheon of those who really understand how to play Debussy. One extra comment about Mr. Lee: he was also a great accompanist, a  rare combination in a supposedly 'prima dona' field. Highly recommend.


title: Soothing to the soul!

text: I had heard Michael's music before and I wanted something as background music to my working at home.  It calms me, lifts me and the music is soothing to my soul and being.


Great Christmas music I grew up listening to. This helps keep traditions going.


title: Five Stars

text: Great CD for now and back in its time.


title: My favorite child memory!

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Meet Colby and the gang!
30 min long
Story of how a Christian loving robot teaches kids who God is and Praise.
Also shows listeners that we were all created with purpose, or programed to do certain tasks that others can't do.


title: Love CD I’m getting greatest hits as well very good ...

text: Love CD I’m  getting greatest hits as well very good buy I love Jon B always have it took me back when I was younger just listening to all the songs brought back memories


title: Awesome!

text: CD is amazing!!  Delivered earlier than expected!


title: Five Stars

text: No better music in the world.  George is truly the King.


title: Better than later stuff!

text: I just bought this CD used in December 2015.  I've had Inhabited's Revolution since it came out in 2005 and I like this older CD more due to less 'overproduction'.  It's simple and real - as if they were playing in your back yard.  Good stuff!


title: disappointing

text: This is actually the "Live from Vegas" album.... ok, but disappointing as I expected the studio versions from the description.


title: just what I needed

text: Yes, I understand that this DVD won't meet everybody's needs, and that some buyers will be disappointed. But for me, it was just what I needed. I didn't mind the lo-fi quality of the video at all. It has a home-made feel which gives a sense of sincerity to the presentation.<br />The pluses of this presentation are the information given in easy-to-understand language, and the directions for preparing and cooking food, which are also easy to understand.


title: It's all about attitude

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Attitude is at the forefront of these songs without words, these dances without dancers, these marches without drum majors.  It's piano and nothing but piano here.  No singing, no other instruments.  The reader who takes time to read all the other volunteered reviews, will note that the reviews are polarized between love and loathing, and nobody writes from anyplace in the middle.  That is for two reasons.  One of them is the composer himself.  Joplin's music has more to it than meets the eye; when his music is carefully and profoundly interpreted, it does not leave a lukewarm impression.  The other reason is the interpretation, and make no mistake, William Appling is an interpreter, and one who knows what he is about.  The effect he has on listeners, on making them sit up and take notice, of stimulation and provocation, is deliberate.  If you look past the surface and investigate further, a look at William Appling will disclose that he spent most of his life as an educator, mentoring generations of future musicians and music educators to come after him.  Scott Joplin's piano music, in Appling's hands, is not a quick fix of caffeine to get your engine started first thing in the morning.  The interpretation is meant to reverberate and echo in your mind long after the recording has been switched off.

Far be it from me to say that there is only one right way to play Scott Joplin's compositions.  That would suppose an expertise to which I cannot pretend, even after having been a lifelong pianist and musician;  like all music that is meant to last, these pieces are as challenging as they are stable.  And far be it from me to call these performances perfect:  I can hear the wrong notes in some of those parallel-octave passages, and if I can hear them, so can you.  I may even differ from Appling in how I might play this music, should I take it into my own hands.

But there is a lot to love about Scott Joplin and his music, all these generations after he lived and died; and whether or not the attitude stamping and bristling through these performances is to your liking, there is a lot to take seriously about the performances as well.


title: Mexico, Ecuador, Chile -- bienvenidos

text: Now, this is how you unite disparate peoples in the same hemisphere.  Mexican ranchero compositions, from composers like Jimenez.  Studio recording and guest artists in Chile.  And a starring artist born and raised in Ecuador.  Max Berru was somewhere between 65 and 70 years of age when he made this, the second of his solo record albums.  We should all sing so well at that age.<br />The production is, as Berru's pun indicates, "INTImo" -- intimate; closely miked, you feel as if he and you are seated at the same dining table, and his singing is exposed in every particular.  This is a brave man, I would be scared to have people hear my every intake of breath like this; but Berru has been singing before the public, especially as a co-founder of Inti-Illimani, for a long time -- "man and boy,"  as the saying goes in my native English.  My book-learned Spanish goes so far and no further;  but this expressive, masterful interpretation of appealing popular music is the kind of artistry that wins hearts and friends from outside Berru's native culture.  Not all the guest artists (Berru credits a total of 50!) are of equal caliber, but they at least get an A for effort; and some mesh beautifully with the star of this show.


title: Old school

text: Like old romantic real men wooing real women music


title: Woozi perfection

text: Album arrived in great condition. All the inclusions in tact, as well as a few bonus Stray Kids cards. Thank you!!!


title: Love the songs, but case came damaged

text: When my husband opened up the plastic wrap, a sharp chunk of the case fell out. The case had a crack, but the CD seems to be in good condition.


title: Kindermusik keeps up it's reputation

text: My children really enjoy our other kindermusik cd (Milk & Cookies) and this one is no exception. Combining classical music with engaging conversation, educational stories and games makes this set a fun tool to entertain and teach your little ones.


title: This was a great gift to send

text: This was a great gift to send for the holidays, it should just include a notice that it's been delivered.


title: Never disappoint

text: I have been a fan of the Moodies since the 1960's. They never disappoint me.


title: Good Value. Great Brahms

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I can tell you about sound quality, value and actually tell you something Amazon doesn't bother with, what is actually in the box.

If you want a review of the contents I recommend ClassicsToday.com and other review sites. The one thing I will micro review is the excellent Brahms, it's first rate and as good as it gets.

The sound from the fourth of the box I've already sampled is very good considering the age of the recordings. I own 7 Scribendum boxes and I'm happy with the stereo recordings from all of them, they range from clean and listenable to very good. I'm not a fan of mono recordings, but Scribendum does alright with these also. If you're afraid you'll end up with crap engineered CD's, I can assure you Scribendum does a fine job. I consider their engineering to be less warm but overall better than the Mercury Living Presence recordings of the same time frame.

A good value per disk, I paid about $2 a disk from a third party seller.

And now the only reason to read this review:

1
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Symphony No.5 in B flat major
12 March 1959 (Live); Netherlands Radio
Concertgebouw Orchestra
2
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Symphony No.8 in C minor
6-9 June 1955 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
3
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Symphony No.9 in D minor
17-19 September 1956 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
4
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Symphony No.7 in E major
May 1953 Amsterdam
Willem Pijper (1894-1947)
Symphony No.3 (Dedicated to Pierre Monteux)
2 October 1957 (Live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra
5
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
Symphony No.8 in C minor
21 April 1955 (live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra
6
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
Das Lied von der Erde
3-6 December
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
8-12 December 1956 Amsterdam
Nan Merriman, Mezzo-soprano; Ernst Haefliger, tenor
Concertgebouw Orchestra
7
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
Symphony No.6 in A minor
7 December 1955 (Live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra
8
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
Symphony No.4 in G major
April/May 1952
Margaret Ritchie (soprano)
César Franck (1822-1890)
Psyché
September 1951
Concertgebouw Orchestra
9
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68
6/7 October 1958
Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.73
17-19 May 1954 [stereo]
Concertgebouw Orchestra
10
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Symphony No.3 in F major, Op.90
24/25 September 1956
Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op.98
1-3 May 1958 [stereo]
Concertgebouw Orchestra
11
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Symphony No.1 in C minor, Op.68
17 September 1951
Academic Festival Overture, Op.80
Tragic Overture, Op.81
November 1952
Concertgebouw Orchestra
12
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a “Saint Anthony Variations”
16 May 1949 Kingsway Hall London
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Symphony No.9 in C major, D.944
1950?
Concertgebouw Orchestra
13
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Symphony No.1 in C minor
25 October 1951 (Live)
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Firebird Suite
13 May 1948 (Live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra
14
Franz  Schubert (1797-1828)
Symphony No.3 in D major, D.200
6-9 June 1955 (Live)
Symphony No.6 in C major, D.589
Symphony No.8 in B minor, D.759 “Unfinished”
22/25 May 1957
Concertgebouw Orchestra
15
Franz  Schubert (1797-1828)
Overture Rosamunde (from “die Zauberharfe”) D644
May 1952
Symphony No.4 in C minor, D.417 “Tragic”
December 1952
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
The Hebrides, Op.26 (Fingal's Cave)
4 February 1949 Kingsway Hall, London
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Overture and incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream
Overture, Op.21; Notturno, Op.61 No.7; Scherzo, Op.61 No.1
19 May 1952 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
16
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Rosamunde
Entr'acte No.3; Ballet No.2
7 July 1940 (Live)
César Franck (1822-1890)
Psyché (Symphonic excerpts)
Le sommeil de Psyché ; Psyché enlevée par les zéphyrs
Les jardins d'Éros ; Psyché et Éros
15 May 1941 (Live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
January 1950 Kingsway Hall, London
London Philharmonic Orchestra
The Nutcracker Suite, Op.71a
April/May 1958 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
17
Eduard Elgar (1857-1934)
The Wand of Youth, Suite No.1 Op.1a
13 May 1949 Kingsway Hall, London
The Wand of Youth, Suite No.2 Op.1b
13 February 1950 Kingsway Hall, London
Cockaigne (In London Town), Op.40
13 May 1949 Kingsway Hall, London
London Philharmonic Orchestra
18
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
  Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op.56a “Saint Anthony Variations”
1 December 1952 Amsterdam
  Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.73
16 September 1955 (Live)
Staatstheatre Stuttgart
Concertgebouw Orchestra
19
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Nocturnes
La Mer: 3 Esquisses symphoniques
Marche Ecossaise
Berceuse Héroïque
27/28 May 1957 Amsterdam [stereo]
Concertgebouw Orchestra
20
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Images pour orchestre
19 December 1948 (Live)
La Mer
30 January 1941 (Live)
Printemps
8 July 1942 (Live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra
21
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Boléro
30 June 1958 [Stereo)
La Valse
25 September 1958 [Stereo]
Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Images pour orchestre
24/25 May 1954 Amsterdam
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Daphnis and Chloe Suite No.2
11 October 1954 (Live) U.N. Assembly Hall, New York
Concertgebouw Orchestra
22
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Orchestral Suite No.1 in C major, BWV.1066
Orchestral Suite No.2 in B minor, BWV.1067
31 May to 2 June 1955
Hubert Barwahser, flute
Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major, BWV.1068
3 April 1956
Concertgebouw Orchestra
23
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Orchestral Suite No.4 in D major, BWV.1069
10 April 1956
Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782)
Symphony in B flat major, Op.18-2
Symphony in D major Op.18-4
6/7 October 1958 [stereo]
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.36
22 May 1954 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
24
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op.43
25 February - *19 March 1952
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Symphony No.35 in D major, K.385 “Haffner”
1 May 1952 Kingsway Hall
London Philharmonic Orchestra
25
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus, Op.43 Overture
29 November 1946
Leonore No.1, Op.138
3 May 1949
Leonore No.3, Op.72b
25 February 1952
Fidelio, Op.72 Overture
27-29 February 1952
Egmont, Op.84 Overture
27-29 February 1952
Coriolan, Op.62
27-29 February 1952
Die Weihe des Hauses, Op.124 Overture
11 April 1950
Kingsway Hall, London
London Philharmonic Orchestra
26
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No.2 in D major, Op.36
Symphony No.7 in A major, Op.92
10 November 1958 Royal Festival Hall
Philharmonia Orchestra
27
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Symphony No.3 in E flat major, Op.55 “Eroica”
5 May 1957 Bevrijdingsdag Concert (Live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra
28
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Water Music (Chrysander version)
1-5 July 1958 Amsterdam [stereo]
Concertgebouw Orchestra
29
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Serenade in D major, K.320 “Posthorn”
22/23 May 1956
Symphony No.29 in A major, K.201 (186a)
25 May 1956
Concertgebouw Orchestra
30
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Symphony No.40 in G minor (rehearsal)
20 September 1956 (Live) Amsterdam
Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896)
Mignon Overture
10 April 1956 Amsterdam
Carl Nicolai (1810-1849)
Overture from The Merry Wives of Windsor
10 April 1956 Amsterdam
Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
Don Juan, Op.20
16 September 1955 (Live) Staatstheatre Stuttgart
Concertgebouw Orchestra
31
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Symphony No.94 in G major “Surprise”
24 September 1951
Symphony No.96 in D major “The Miracle”
December 1952 Amsterdam
Symphony No.97 in C major
May 1953 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
32
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Symphony No.100 in G major “Military”
29 November 1946 London
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Egmont Overture
11 October 1954 (Live) U.N. Assembly Hall, New York
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Symphony No.4 in A major, Op.90 “Italian”
2-4 June 1955
Concertgebouw Orchestra
33
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)
Symphonie Fantastique, Op.14
10 September 1951
La Damnation de Faust, Op.24
Le Carnaval Romain, overture Op.9
September 1951 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
34
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Spring Symphony, Op.44
9 July 1949 (Live)
Four Sea Interludes, Op.33a from “Peter Grimes”
14 September 1953
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Op.34
16 September 1953 Amsterdam
Jo Vincent, soprano; Kathleen Ferrier, alto; Peter Pears, tenor
Boys Choir of The St Willisbrorduskerk, Netherlands Radio Choir
Concertgebouw Orchestra
35
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
from Peter Grimes:
Four Sea Interludes, Op.33a
15 September 1947
Passacaglia, Op.33b
16 September 1947
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)
En Saga, Op.9
Tapiola, Op.112
December 1952 Amsterdam
Valse triste, Op.44-1
Finlandia, Op.26
7/8 June 1957 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
36
Béla Bartók (1881-1945)
Concerto for Orchestra
10-22 September 1948 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, SZ.106
13/14 October 1955 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra

Malcolm Arnold (1921 -2006)
Beckus the Dandipratt, Op.5 (1943)
16 December 1947 (world premiere) Kingsway Hall, London
London Philharmonic Orchestra
37
Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
Firebird Suite (1919)
6 April 1956
The Rite of Spring, Part I: L'Adoration de la Terre
The Rite of Spring, Part II: Le Sacrifice
11 September 1946
The Song of the Nightingale
22 May 1956
Concertgebouw Orchestra
38
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
Fontane di Roma
16 October 1949 (Live)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
6 June 1940 (Live)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Symphony No.4 in F minor
13 February 1941/
26 May 1940 (Live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra
39
Alexander Borodin (1833-1887)
Polovtsian Dances (arr. Rimsky-Korsakov/Glazunov)
11 April 1950 Kingsway Hall, London
London Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1814-1908)
Scheherazade, Op.35
3-12 April (or 17 July or 22-29 May) 1956 Amsterdam
Jan Damen, violin
Concertgebouw Orchestra
Zoltán Kodály (1882-1967)
Háry János Suite
11/12 April 1956 Amsterdam
Concertgebouw Orchestra
40
Max Reger (1873-1916)
Ballet Suite, Op.130
8 July 1942 (Live)
Arnold Schönberg (1874-1951)
Fünf Orchesterstücke, Op.16
12 October 1951 (Live)
Rudolf Escher (1912-1980)
Musique pour l'esprit en deuil
1 September 1954 (Live)
Hendrik Andriessen (1892-1981)
Symphony No.4
19 October 1955 (Live)
Concertgebouw Orchestra


title: Incredible Book

text: I was extremely impressed with this book.  It is full of activities and GREAT graphics for learning about the anatomy.  Great for all ages to see.


title: Five Stars

text: Just perfect


title: Five Stars

text: Perfect


title: Excellent!

text: Every song on here is great!


title: Some one check the price tag!

text: I love Norton Buffalo and would love to have this album but there is no way in hell I would spend 10 grand to buy it when Norton's website sells it for $15.


title: Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection

text: Purchased this to add some variety to my CD collection as I didn't actually have any Celtic music & "harpistry" caught my eye.  It's nice & pleasant to listen to, nothing particularly outstanding, but then, I'm a musician & kinda critical.


title: I love it.

text: The album is beautiful and the songs will get stuck in your head.<br />GOT7 slays. 💚🐥


title: I LOVE IT!

text: GOT7 never disappoints. 💚<br />They're one of a kind.


title: Sara sings her songs

text: I love a most of her songs and enjoy listening to them. Sara has a wonderful vocal range, especially in the song; She Used to Be Mine.


title: Perfect!

text: The album came with all the items meant to be included, as well as being in great condition and packaged super safely! The album was in its original wrapping which was great, too <3


title: Love SS501

text: SS501 music sounds great!  The CD arrived in great condition.


title: No Poster But Good Album

text: Came in perfect condition just the poster wasn’t included


title: Expect to pay brand new for broken product and replacement doesn't help...

text: First one no CD gets replacement comes like this nahhh don't buy new go get from the trash at Barnes and Noble bet you'll get a better copy.


title: Five Stars

text: just a swingin


title: As advertised. Promptly shipped.

text: Exactly as advertised. Clean, quiet copy, shipped even quicker than expected. Both of these songs are perfect for Bryan Ferry. They could’ve been written for him.


title: Terrific music in a badly bent cover

text: 5 stars for the music - one star for the shipment. Three of the four corners of the Lp cover were badly bent. I almost returned it, but the music was too great to live without for another couple weeks. There are a few glaring omissions (I’ll let you decide what they are. I’m confident you’ll find a couple) but overall, this is a great way to have all the sidetracks in one place.


title: 2 cellos are the best

text:
Arrived from Japan fast in about 1 week (I live in Va Beach, VA).
DVD in PC had to be set for country code 2. There are programs on the internet that unlock the country code forever and you'll br able to play the dvd asany Times you want on that same PC.
The Music is super (classic and rock).


title: Great

text: Perfect. Great to have


title: Ava Max deserves way more credit

text: Beautiful voice. Her songs are all dance-worthy. I buy CDs to play in the car.  If you love Dance music, you should invest in buying Ava Max.  Some things to note: 1) I am happy that her first album was All her: No collabs with a rapper or anyone. It shows she is able to carry the album on her own simply because she has a great voice.  (Despite this, I still think her management should work At getting a collaboration with someone e.g David Guetta, a resurrected Daft Punk, Calvin Harris, & or an Artiste like Sean Paul for a future album).  2) My Head & My Heart - is not on the album. Fortunately a reviewer mentioned this so I was mentally prepared for that disappointment. 3) 12 good songs and I tolerated 3 weak songs and viewed them as space-fillers. But I wondered why her Management wasted her voice with those 3 lame songs, they could have sought better songs for her. 4) I love Ava Max and intend to buy her next Album. 5) angry that most CDs I buy on Amazon arrive broken. This is disappointing and the sellers need to make a more conscious effort to pack. We are paying money after all - but despite being angry about receiving broken up plastic pieces, I refuse to deduct stars as the Album is good.


title: So far so good

text: Just received it yesterday. Seems sturdy. No batteries needed. The letter/ number pieces are easy to put on and take off.


title: Wrong discs were exactly what I wanted

text: I ordered this after reading reviews from people who received discs #2 and 3.  The discs included in this set are the live concert and the B-sides.  Those discs were exactly what I was looking for.  I don't need another copy of the remastered original album, but I did want these extras.  There is some very cool music on here, I couldn't be happier!


title: Five Stars

text: Exelente discos, el CD1 es el major de los 2!


title: Epic!

text: True poetry put to music...


title: If you love the show…

text: I love this! I had the same exact one on tape, but I updated to CD, though I know those won’t last! Beautiful songs!


title: Five Stars

text: Great album. If you are a fan of Shovels and Rope, you will like it as well.


The sound quality is excellent.  The selections are wonderful.  If you're a fan of the early Barbra, this is a MUST HAVE!!!!


title: Merbaby

text: My grandbaby loves this. Great for pool, tub, or just anywhere.


title: good

text: Very few CD's you like every song but I do on this one.


title: Very soothing.... I am enjoying it ...

text: Very soothing....I am enjoying it very much!


title: Five Stars

text: love this cd


title: Canticle of the Plains

text:
This is a wonderful CD.. why not buy it direct from the Artist who also wrote it with Rich.
Mitch McVicker.  He sells it at all his concerts AND you can get it online at his website:
[...] for UNDER $20 INCLUDING SHIPMENT.  Support the artist, not someone trying
to sell it at a crazy price

Amazing... buy from the Author Mitch Mcvicker at [...] price is just $17 + shipping....

There You Are  This opening track introduces the character Frank, who is returning disillusioned with mankind because of the civil war.  But then as he is coming home back to Wichita; crossing God's creations everywhere, in the plains, and scenery, he is awakened to God, and how everything he sees points to God's fingerprints of creation, and so he sings about it to Him.

"And You light the sun to lead me. Send the wind to be my guide. Just the wonder of this prairie, So lonely and so alive. And the song the moon is singin' With the rain and with the fire. Says there You are. There You are In front of me.."

This opening tune causes you to press the replay button because with the first few spins you still are awe struck by it's beauty and need to revisit it.  It is a touch of excellence that you are firm in believing only the Creator inspired in the authors and then beamed with glee at having it mixed, harmonized and sung to perfection.  God's fingerprints are all over this project and this stunning opener is hard to leave, but you must to get to the awaiting treasures.

Cry For Freedom  Aspirations of elegance are displayed in this second track.  We are introduced to Buzz a former slave that Frank meets in a burned out church.  Buzz's mom is the vehicle for the voice of God.  She tells Frank, who has quickly befriended her son to rebuild the church.  So the two set out Franciscan style, not traveling alone.  They head west on the plains.  The plains is used as the symbol of going to the quiet, unencumbered place, like your soul, it's the place to meet God without all the distractions.  Buzz has a pet calf they take with them called Luke.  Buzz sings to God and it starts with
"I like to pray, out here where there's room to breathe. Take the air inside of me, And let the spirit move."  Rewards reserved for horizon seekers are boldly displayed in this song's lyrics.

If I Could Make It Work Percussion tempo's that dominate and drive the story forward as we meet an old friend of Frank's; Ivory.  In this song, Ivory sings about the men who come in to town telling about what he wants to do but only sings about; chasing their dreams.  "And If I could make it work in life, Like it works on paper, If the love that I describe, Could be anything but words, Then I would wipe my eyes, I'd dry this ink, I'd trade my pen in on a pair of wings. And I would, I would fly,  If I could only make it work in life. " At the end of this song, Ivory does have his conversion and decides to follow Frank and Buzz.

In Your Hands  The fourth character Clare who's a good friend from Frank's childhood is introduced.  As the three travelers are leaving, She knows she can not go with them at this time, because the romantic interest between her and Frank will hinder them from focusing on their building relationship with Christ.  So in this ballad Clare sings this prayer To God.  "In Your hands, I know he, Could be a man of peace, So take him now, and lead him on, And though the world would try to tear him down,  Only You can make him strong.."  When Clare is done singing an eagle comes down, and this creature represents John.  The eagle will carry messages between Frank and Clare.

I was pleasantly surprised by the impact of this ballad.  At this point as each new track reveals such original qualities and subtle blend of vocals you are wondering where the video on this story is.  The mastery of detail in each song leave you breathless as the authors continue to weave the Gospel in their story.

Heaven Is Waiting  Sheer excellence quivers in the delivery of this song.  Heaven is Waiting is incomprehensible to describe, so just listen to it.  In this tune, Frank declares his total devotion to Christ as he sings ~ "And heaven is waiting, Just past the horizon, just over the mesas, across the great divide, and faith is blazing, this trail that I ride on up this mountain, I'm prayin' I have the strength to climb."

Things Even Angels  In their travels to the west, the three meet up with a mountain lion, and the character Lefty who is hunting that lion, because he tore his arm up.  The lion represents Mathew.  Frank sings this song to Lefty who is bitter and chasing after the wrong things in life.  "Mine eyes have seen the glory of a coming of a time, When we won't search in mines lookin' for gold.  And why are we diggin' in the darkness when the sun is in the sky? And there's a light that's shinin' in our souls. Salvation is calling. salvation is what we need.  Well it's free and it's falling, And if you look around I think you'll see Things even angels, Things even angels long to look into. This love God rains down over you.." Idyllic is the word on a grand scale to describe this incredible tale.  And so Lefty slowly becomes converted and follows them.

Buenas Noches From Noacogdoches  Again we are treated to the voice of Clare, as she sings this message because she is now spiritually alive having found God herself and she wants to meet up with them "Buenas noches from Nacogdoches.  From me and from every star God lit in the heart Of the heavens that hang over Texas. May your dreams find you in a tangle of fine Spanish angels.."

  Loves As Strong So they are all planing to meet up in the land between the four sacred mountains.  It's called Dineh Bekeya, and Frank and Ivory think they have made the place up but Lefty say's no it's for real.  So they head there to meet Clare.  Ivory declares he wishes he had someone waiting for him there also, and in the introduction to this song, Lefty tells him about a beautiful Navajo women he can have if he uses his money as a dowry. And so as they are traveling to meet Clare they run into the Navajo's and Ivory actually meets and instantly falls in love with the woman Lefty has told him about.  His love; the beautiful women, represents the fourth Gospel Mark.  The Navajo's are being chased by soldiers so Ivory gives back the money Lefty has given him so they can go back to a trading post and get supplies to fight and then sings this song to his new love.  "Love's as strong as death my love. Unyielding as the grave.  Relentless as the desert sun.  And rivers cannot wash my love away. Lord, I won't let it wash away.." By the time you reach this ballad you have a better understanding of the essence of excellence that this whole musical has quietly engulfed you in.  The cathedrals of solo vocals continue to rise majestically with each song and the foot hold of the plot unfolds for your enjoyment.

Oh My Lord They return with the supplies to fight, but Frank is convinced it is not what God wants them to do.  God want's them to turn the other cheek, and he leaves to go meditate with God.  The others ponder, and realize as hard as it is, they also want to obey Christ and follow his example and this is the song Buzz sings about it. "When I think that the world would rise to condemn You. Oh my Lord, oh my Lord, Well it makes me cry.  You know it makes me tremble..You emptied yourself and became just like us. Then You set aside Your glory, And You took up that cross." This song which is seasoned with their admiration for God, will leave your eyes flowing like a river.  You see Christ on the Cross when the canvas of the lyrics unfolds in your soul.  Powerful, dramatic, illustrated lyrics that boldly paint your salvation is only with God.

You Are All  And God show's his pleasure in their decision to follow Him, by creating confusion in the army that ends up defeating itself without the use of violence.  And the characters of the musical finally understand that they can only be rich by the experience of knowing God.  Everything else will fade away, but His Love.  The final ballad is sung by Frank who sings this song of Love to God.  "And here You are.  Shinin' in a glory that I can see. When I look beyond myself, And I fall into the depths Of Your love that beckons me. Well, it fills my hungerin' soul with all the riches That are hidden in the wonders that You do.."  This is a powerful ending to the masterpiece collection.  The first as strong as the last, and everything in between leaving you fulfilled, yet with a strong urge to share the wonder.

This review can not in anyway adequately describe the essence of magnificence displayed in the lyrics, musically a wonder that is undisputedly God driven.  His message is planted in the authors as they worked on this project.  You will only feel the Gospel closer in the Bible.  This is an extension of His word put to music and to experience it is unbelievably and incomprehensible to describe.  Enjoy it, share it and grow in your relation with God.


title: One of my favorite singers

text: Great CD


title: Worth Every Penny

text: I was a member of the Jay Welch Chorale in 1979 and had the unforgettable opportunity to record this album with the chorale. Jay Welch was such an amazing talented musician, who had a bonding rapport with the members of his chorale.  It is the first digital recording in the what was then the new Symphony Hall in Salt Lake City.  It is beautiful, prestine, you can hear the words very clearly which isn't always the case with 300 voice choirs. The songs are familiar carols taken to a new level with The Utah Symphony and Jay's arrangements.


title: Fabulous!

text: Just seeing Englebert in May, he has not lost his touch since I last saw him in 1978.  This album is beautifuly done with the Prague Symphony orchestra.  Makes my driving a smooth and easy ride.


title: Five Stars

text: Came exactly as it was described THAAANKS


title: Great Gospel Elvis Music!

text: All of Elvis' Gospel Music.  Great product.


title: Music that will make you want to float in the ocean above

text:
This is the first album that really seems to capture the dream of flight.  If you like the style of Little Texas, then picture a whole CD full of songs like "You Gotta Kick a Little" or "God Blessed Texas" written to appeal to your feelings about flight.  It'll blow you away.  Dwayne is truly Talented.

Daniel Nobles, Houston, TX


title: Perfect for a single man who sees many women in cities while traveling

text: Perfect for white men who see Asian women. I knew a Lao girl who's brother told me I'm not his kind. That is 100% true, it happened January 2012. I know a Chinese Ruby she is in Orlando right now. Green Flower Street happened to me. Ruby happened to me. New Frontier happened too. This album painted lives.


title: Distorted, Undoubtedly the worst SACD I have heard.

text: My only other version of this album is a cassette that has better sound quality.


title: great

text: this was a long time ago, but there was no problem with packaging or the product condition when I received it.


title: Eric Gale Live

text: Awsome i didn't even know this existed,and i thought i had all of their cds this one is live too old songs but still great i'll be playing this for days,Eric Gale live soo cool


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent service and product. Very satisfied.


title: only 4 tracks come on !!

text: I didn't pay attention to what was on this disk only 4 tracks ?!?! it only cost a penny but shipping was $3.99 who makes a CD with only 4 tracks, oh well better check what I'm getting next time.


title: Very Well Crafted.

text: First and foremost, I must start out saying that I am an atheist, and Christian music is not my favorite. I picked this album at a local recycled shop out of curiosity to find out what sort of singer-songwriter Tim Sheppard is. I was pleasantly surprised by the record. Not only does Mr. Sheppard has good writing skills, he also has a strong voice, in addition, the record was very well arranged, produced and put together. The use of orchestral instruments adds a touch of class to the album as well. I don't find any songs outdated at all because when a musician exhibits strong convictions and sincerity, there is no other substitution.


title: Good Sonic Quality

text:
First off, the re-mastering of this boxset is quite decent, in consideration of the myriad of sources of which various tracks were pulled from! Musicwise, the tracks are okay as they belong to the "Easy-Listening piano" genre that is a little above the elevator "muzak" music. However, there are enough tracks that were very well arranged and performed which could easily be classified as "Easy-Listening Jazz". Here are the tracks and musician credits:

As Time Goes By  Ferrante & Teicher
Autumn Leaves Jim Tyler
Bewitched Bill Synder Orchester
Dancing In The Dark Gordon Langford
Days Of Wine & Roses Billy Taylor
Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love ) Johnny Pearson
How Long Has This Been Going On?  Peter Parker
I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face Richard Alden
It Was A Very Good Year  Ray Bryant Trio
Night & Day Ronnie Price
Send In The Crowns Marian McPartland
September Song Joe Bushkin
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes  Henry Mancini
So In Love Jose Melis
Tara Theme Michel Legrand
Tea For Two Frank Horrox
Thanks For The Memory Dennis Wilson Quintet
Theme From A Summer Place Bob Docker
Theme From Love Story Francis Lai: George Pludermacher
Try To Remember Merv Griffin
All Of Me Teddy Wilson
Body & Soul Johnny Potoker Quartet
Canadian Sunset Floyd Cramer
Cheek To Cheek Buddy Cole
Cocktails For Two Art Tatum
Doll Dance Roger Williams
Don't Get Around Much Naymore Peter Nero
Dream A Little Dream Of Me Roger Williams
Falling In Love With Love Liberace
I Got It Bad & That Ain't Good Reg Quest
I Left My Heart In San Francisco Joe Harnell
I Love A Piano Johnny Guarnieri
Misty Erroll Garner
Moon River Dick Hyman
Stella By Starling Jack Fina
Sunny Side Up Frankie Carle
The Second Time Around Earl Grant
This Moment In Time Ronnie Aldrich
Till The End Of Time Douglas Gamley
You Make Me Feel So Young Andre Previn
You're The Cream In My Coffee [Medley] Frankie Carle
Boogie Woogie Tommy Dorsey: Howard Smith
I Get A Kick Out Of You Neil Wolfe
I've Got You Under My Skin Eddie Heywood
It's Only A Paper Moon Dave Brubeck Quartet
Manhattan Peter Dunchin
Moonlight Serenade Jack Pleis
Nola Vincent Lopez
Once In A While Elliot Lawrence Orch: Rosalind Patton
Pearls On Velvet Glenn Miller/Army Air Force: Mel Powell
Satin Doll Duke Ellington
Star Dust George Shearing Quintet
Stars Fell On Alabama Claude Thornhill
Sweet Lorraine Cy Walter
Tenderly George Feyer
The Shadow Of Your Smile Ramsey Lewis Trio
The Very Thought Of You Skitch Henderson
When I Fall In Love Carmen Cavallaro
You Came A Long Way From St Louis Ahmad Jamal
Ain't Misbehavin' Fats Waller & His Rhythm
Alexander's Ragtime Band Lou Stein
Beer Barrel Polka Johnny Maddox
Boogie Woogie On The St Louis Blues Earl Hines
Darktown Strutters' Ball Big Tiny Little
Dizzy Fingers Zen Confrey
Domino [Medley] Stan Freeman
Frankie & Johnny Joe Fingers Carr/Carr-Hops
Goodbye, My Lady Love Jo Anne Castle
I'm Looking Over A Four-Leaf Clover Del Wood
It's A Sin To Tell A Lie Frank Froeba
Near You Bobby Lamm/Francis Craig Orchestra
Pigalle [Medley] Stan Freeman
Rhapsody In Blue [Theme] George Gershwin/Paul Whiteman Orchestra
Smiles Crazy Otto
Tennessee Waltz Normal Percival
That's A-Plenty Richard Wayne
The Entertainer Max Morath
Three O'Clock In The Morning Jan August
Under Paris Skies [Medley] Stan Freeman
Who's Sorry Now Bob Crosby Orchestra: Al Pellegrini
Wunderbar Buddy Brennan/Fred Kreitzer/Guy Lombardo


title: A great singer passed her prime

text: Julie Rogers was really a great singer! She sung with pathos, true conviction, and sincerity. If this record were made earlier, let say, 15 years, it would be a great album. The Julie you heard on this album really passed her prime, her voice showed the fatique of old age. Though her diction and phrasing were still impeccable, the raspiness of her voice and occasional difficulty in reaching the right pitches had dampened her unique rendition of the 14 classic torch and love songs.


title: El Cheapo!

text:
[July 17, 2011-Disclaimer: I wrote a review on the 5-CD boxset put out by the "CHEAPOLATA" label. It bears a title that matches exactly with two other boxsets by two different record labels. I never dreamt that Amazon.com and Amazon UK would insert my review in all three CD boxsets automatically. If I offend or offended anybody, it's really not my fault.]

Don't waste your hard-earn $$$ on this box set! Yes, the compilation includes many many great soul hits. But too many are re-recordings, and some of the voices in these tracks are unrecognizable. In other words, you don't know who the real singers are behind the mircophone. The best way to describe this boxset is: a little above-average Karaoke singers singing the soul hits of yester-years.

Another interesting thing I like to point out is that the word "CHEAPOLATA" is printed on the back of the thin cardboard box that houses the 5 CDs. Is that the name of the Label? if it is, then it's extremely appropriate and self-serving!


title: music

text: Exactly as described and it sounds great. Very happy with the seller no problems


title: Enthusiastic presenter

text: Nice dvd, but very much like Ms. O'Neill's book.  She is an enthsiastic speaker, though, and may inspire because of this.  Good informaton for someone interested in communiating with their angels.


title: Five Stars

text: Always good!


title: This album sucks.

text: This album sucks, not just as a Pink Floyd release, which I admit I usually hold higher standards for, but for any classic rock release really. It acts as a trance-esque jam that accelerates and never peaks- or goes anywhere. Anyone who respects jams know that they have to go somewhere. It dragged on then ended. They have some live releases that are great but this isn't one of them.


title: Five Stars

text: Best music they've made imho


title: Absolute Favorite od Douglas Blue Feather!

text: It is my favorite of the DBF CDs. We listen to it to relax and go to sleep most nights.


title: Very good sound quality.  Sinatra is great!

text: Very good sound quality.  I suspect better than the non-Walsh version currently being sold in the U.S.


title: I never thought I’d own this!

text: I’m so happy they released this soundtrack. I waited for over twenty years, but never in my wildest dreams did I think they would release it.

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title: Boyfriend Loved the CD :D

text:
I got this for my boyfriend, because we went to see midline in september and i ended up having to leave the concert before midline came on and RED as well, which were the two bands we initially attended the concert to see, via free tickets through the X. I felt so horrible because i made him cry because hes been trying to score tickets to see Midline for a long ass time and the one time he got them i had an asthma attack and had to leave :/ So i got this CD for him as a surprise (it was going to be a christmas present but i couldnt stand feeling so bad) i gave the CD to him early and omg he was happy. Said there was nothing to forgive but i just had to forgive myself. plus he spoils me all the time so why cant i spoil him LMAO! he loves this CD.

Midline please dont stop making music :) id love to buy tickets for my boyfriend someday :) in fact maybe every boise, idaho concert you guys throw id buy tickets for him haha.


title: Worth every penny

text: This  is truly a great metal band. They are an amazing groupwith their music, vocals, and energy. I hope that they put out more albums because this one is so much fun to listen to. I think its very addictive


title: Lovely

text:
This is Emilie Autumn's earlier album and has a more classical feel than her later stuff. So this does not have the growls and gothic feel as or Opheliac album, but is still quite lovely and haunting. She is a great vocalist and I have enjoyed all her work. She is such an underappreciated artist.

The album includes the following songs
1.) chambermaid(album version)
2.) Chambermaid (space mountain mix)
3.) Chambermaid (Decomposition mix)
4.) Largo for violin and Harpsichord
5.) what if (album version)
6.) what if (blackbird mix)
7.) Hollow like my soul
8.) i dont care much


title: awesome

text: This is a nice CD which showcases Emilie Autumns talent on the violin. Its instrumental but a really great Cd to listen to.


title: Finally on CD

text: The music from the first three films are included in this nice quality CD set. There is an information booklet with some background information on the series and some bits of interesting trivia. I've been waiting for this to be available for years and am not disappointed.


title: Five Stars

text: I have this album & love it!!


title: Good music bad CD quality (perhaps shipping)

text: I enjoy the old songs.. but CD skips at certain places.  Not sure if it was the original condition or something happened during shipping.


title: showed up on time, and in perfect shape. i would use these people again.

text: i liked everything about it.


title: it arrived early and was in mint condition.

text: there is nothing to dislike about this product.


title: came as expected

text: nothing out of place


title: Love this album!

text: I have had this CD for over 10 years. I used it initially to calm and soothe my infant to sleep. Now, my child still chooses this CD to listen to at night to settle their mind and fall asleep. I listen to it as well, and have never been disappointed . . . always relaxing.


title: Brand new lp as described.

text: The lp record was brand new and sealed as described.  The lp was well packaged.


title: Three Stars

text: not what I though but thanks


title: Restless by Sweethearts of the Rodeo

text: I am a "Sweethearts" fan from 2 decades ago.  I was thrilled to learn they had made a new album last year.  I love their beautiful harmonies, and especially like their "up tunes."  I'm not too big on slow ballads (just my preference).  At first, this album was available only on the Sweethearts website, but it required setting up an account to purchase --- so I downloaded MP3s of my favorite songs from Amazon instead.  But I have all the Sweethearts' previous CDs and wanted this CD to complete my collection.  And, there it was on Amazon this past December!  I had the privilege of meeting Janis and Kristine  back in (approx.) 1996, when they came to California.  Not only are they beautiful, talented ladies --- they are so down-to-earth and kind -- like wonderful neighbors!  I treasure the pictures that were take of me with them.  I hope they continue to record and perform.  My favorite tracks on Restless are "Running Out of Road" and "Gone to Kentucky".


title: A Must Have

text: This is one of the greatest records of the 20th century.  Yes, I really believe that!  Just have a listen to the band's live version (on this disc) of "I Am The Walrus", and you might quickly agree with me.  The album is filled with mainly orinal songs that you will learn and love.


title: Bruno Walter Beethoven

text: Excellent Masterworks Classical recording by Bruno Walters.  CD case base was damaged badly and large crack on cover but the CD disk is okay.  The recording is excellent so I still gave it 5 stars anyway.  Beautiful music.


title: Excellent recording

text: This recording is excellent.  The group plays faster than others which hold your attention.


title: Beautiful music

text: I like this CD but Henry Szeryng plays a softer violin.  I like the Perlman/Giulini better.


title: Excellent music

text: First time listening to Paganini.  This is a very good CD.


title: Excelente disco

text: Excelente disco todo en perfectas condiciones


title: Great Integrity "sampler"

text: Fabulous, uplifting Word based music!


title: love Lee University!!

text: I have several Lee University music CDs from their various singing groups and am never disappointed. they are always well done, professional - sounding arrangements and it's hard to believe the majority of these voices are only twenty-somethings!!! they sound like they have been singing and recording MUCH longer than that. very uplifting!!! buy it now!


title: Magnificent!!!

text: This CD out of Lee University is one of my absolute favorites in my entire collection of CDs. Very uplifting and well done!Since I live in NM, and not near to the school, I am always on here looking for more of their music!


title: Amazing

text: So thrilled to find this CD on Amazon.  Such a talented singer songwriter.


title: Great case but cards dont fit well

text: The cards dont fit well in the card slit.  Its a little too tight of a fit.  If you place them in sideways it does fit but not sure how i feel about it.


title: Five Stars

text: I love it


title: Welcome relief from the 'music of the day'; soothing and inspiring.

text: You will enjoy this!


title: 100% average

text: This is definitely not the best Techno/Electronica albums ever released but it's decent. Worth a listen.


title: Five Stars

text: Great music


title: Happy :)

text: I remember my mom listening to this and it was on cassette tape that time :) The CD was delivered without any problems or damage. I'm still looking for an instrumental to this CD. I would like to sing it somehow for my mom.


title: I love it!

text: The music is wonderful and does exactly what I hired it to do. It helped my brain reorder its scrambled self. I'm so glad you had it.


title: Five Stars

text: Silvia Nakkach has an amazing voice.  Love this CD and the others I purchased.


title: Five Stars

text: great price and quick delivery


title: Bootleg!

text: Illegal bootleg.  You can get it for free online.


title: Okay

text: Okay


title: Five Stars

text: Possibly the best Tony Rice album every recorded. Condition is excellent for a 35 year old album.


title: Nice cd

text: Nice cd.


title: Great cd

text: Peaceful and relaxing.


title: Great cd!

text: Very nice cd.  One of William Ackermans best, I think.


title: Great cd!

text: Great cd!


title: A beautiful cd. I listen to it often when I ...

text: A beautiful cd.  I listen to it often when I want to relax or just have quiet background music.


title: 30's musicals

text: good recording--material already well known


title: Malgiore

text: Although it goes back to the 80's, this album is still my favorite. Malgiore may not have been a household name but his skills should have been regarded as is the popular conductors.


title: Great Swamp Sounds!

text: This is a great cd...very well recorded...all kinds of critters singing close to the mike & in the distance.  I play it over & over.  Great buy that you will not regret!


title: I like it

text:
Great music.
I like it especially because of lyrics - devotional texts.
It is a very nice Christian spiritual inspiration.


title: Very used and I wondered why it had a public library stamp

text: Wondered about it?


title: Excellent

text: Excellent


title: MS Gulf Coast Song

text: "Skyline" a song on this CD. Is used as the theme song ("Wish you were here") for all those "Visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast" ads. Great song..rest of album is just OK.


title: ENJOY

text: Beautiful voice


title: One of their best albums!

text: Instrumentals are mixed with vocals but this has instrumentals Planxty George Brabazon followed by The Donegal Set.  Vocals then follow The May Morning Dew.  I had forgotten the impulse to Clog, and the need to take a break!  Connie


title: Not for the faint of heart.

text:
This album as far as music-
I cannot get enough of this album. It's so good. If you have a problem with people speaking their mind, than this isnt for you. It's definitely not PC, but it makes you think about things. You can't take everything Tyler says too seriously because he's even said it himself that he writes some of these things just to get rises out of people and doesn't believe in them or would never do then.

This album as far as packaging-
The deluxe LP is awesome. It opens gatefold style and has big pictures of Tyler. It has two LPs. It's awesome.


title: Got the wrong version

text:
My mom got this for me for Christmas off my wishlist, but unfortunately I got the wrong version. On the title of this it says [I AM Ver.], but I got the Who version. I've triple checked and it doesn't say random or anything, it just says I AM ver so I dont understand why I got the Who version..
The only reason this is an issue is because I already own that version and am trying to collect all their albums with the various versions. I didnt realize I had the wrong version till I already took the plastic wrap off and had taken it up to put on my shelf...
Other than that, it came in perfect condition


title: So relaxing.

text: Beautiful music. Love this cd.


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent but a little too wordy for some of the lyrics for the kids.


title: 1 cd enough

text: great songs turns out i didnt want the other cd in the collections anyways. So I enjoyed everything i got because I think the commericial is misleading


title: Too expensive

text: It’s a great lil EP but $50 plus shipping is ridiculous. There are 4 tracks


title: Authentic

text: This is a strange CD, containing various tracks of chants to Odin using the runes of the Elder Futhark. Most of the runes are presented in a series of individual chants, "The first one thou taught me ..."  but it's a little hard to understand what's being said.  Knowing the names of the runes makes it much easier to get it. Other tracks cover other sections of Northern mythology such as post-Ragnorak times.  I bought this CD with her book, and after perusing the book I appreciated the CD much more than I did at first.  She seems to be a real scholar of the runes and I'm glad to have this genuine authentic material, even though at first it's a little less approachable than the popularized rune books like Blum's.  I would recommend this for a serious investigator of the power of runes.  This CD is kind of haunting, almost eerie at first, but later powerful in a very elemental way.


title: Love!

text: This CD set was great! I have already had many hours of enjoyment and I know I will in the future!


title: The Rockin' Groove Machine Returns

text:
Outrageous and Contagious is the latest from The Senders, the rockin' groove machine that was the Max's Kansas City house band in the late '70's.

The album has several original punk and rock songs, plus tunes written by Otis Blackwell, Willie Dixon, and Chuck Willis. If you don't know who those guys are, it doesn't matter. The Senders style is so unique they make these songs their own. Phil Marcade's fat vocals and screaming harmonica remind me  of Van Morrison but he is even more of a bad boy, with even more guts and soul. Wild Bill Thompson's heavy blues guitar style is tempered by the rough and tumble punk era, in which most of these songs were first played. In other words, he makes the guitar cry so hard, it starts to laugh especially in the guitar solos. A genius rhythm section powered this whole album with a heavy, steady groove.

There are some special guests on this album, including Johnny Thunders. These are some rare live recordings of "The Living End" and "Daddy Rolling Stone." If you are a Thunders fan, this album is worth it for these tracks alone.

I highly recommend this album.


title: Paul Cactus Jack LaMarr

text: Like he says, this CD is not a collection of hymns, it's an experience!  Besides having an incredible voice, this artist can write, orchestrate, and perform with his own unique style.  You will want to listen to his CD again and again!


title: Don't waste your money

text: I could make this better at home


title: WOW!!!

text: It's the "Allman Brothers Band". It's a must for any music lover.

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title: Exactly as described.

text: Granddaughter loved it!  Just what she wanted. Comparable price.  Exactly as described.


title: Five Stars

text: Love learning about my culture and the traditions,


title: Three Stars

text: it's okay, but nothing special


title: Warlock rocks

text: great bad - great music


title: Five Stars

text: Everything was fine


title: Classic

text: A must have for any Nat fans!


title: Large selection of songs

text: I bought this item so I could play music from my laptop during the passing out of candy to the little spooks. Although I wouldn't classify all of the songs as Halloween hits, there is a large enough selection that I can put together a selection that will meet my goal. With that said, I did enjoy listening to all 3 CDs.


title: ... these young men sing and you will fall in love. Are those angels singing

text: Listen to these young men sing and you will fall in love. Are those angels singing? No, it's IlVolo Gianluca, Ignazio and Piero. Can't wait to hear their next CD.


title: Mono Butcher cover

text: Awesome record with a great track list! A rare piece of musical history that is a must have for any serious Beatles vinyl collector.


title: Low is great

text: Great tune. Low has a way with the Christmas songs that is pretty unique. Well worth the cost of purchase.


title: Great little EP

text: "The Sound In My Mouth" is one of my favorite Switchfoot songs EVER.  How can this be a b-side??  "C'mon C'mon" is very solid too.  And the acoustic "Oh, Gravity" sounds great as well.  As far as 3 song EP's go, they don't get much better!


title: Great

text: Birthday gift for my daughter... She loves everything Gfriend


title: I DON'T GET "KamuelaDude", EITHER

text:
First of all, I'm a fan of the band's first three studio albums, the Carnegie set, some of "V", virtually nothing of "VI", most of "VII", and after that, bleccchhh, nada, bupkis, down the sell-out drain they went.

And if I want to listen to some great Chicago, I spin Danny Seraphim's [[ASIN:B0019SAZZC "California Transit Authority: Full Circle" CD]].  And that's one thing you realize when you listen to this Carnegie set: Danny was the  engine that drove this outfit, and once he was gone, it never recovered that fire.  I saw Danny/CTA at The Coach House 10 years ago or so, and he, Marc and the guys tore it up... Now, THAT'S what Chicago SHOULD sound like, an awesome prog-jazz/rock juggernaut with a drummer that has few peers.  Can't recommend the CTA CD more highly.

However, having now plumbed the depths of this entire Carnegie set multiple times, I cannot fathom what the Kwhackadude is on about.  It sounds fine to me.  I checked with two other friends who also bought the set, and they don't get it, either.  Methinks Kwhackydoodle needs to check his anti-distortion meds.

My only complaint: They only played "Questions 67 & 68" once in eight nights???  How did that happen?

Other than that, this set is fabulous, worth every penny, and I'm glad to have it.  Too bad it's limited edition, sold out  and now $$-scalped to death, it should be made available to anyone who wants a copy.  Wake up, Rhino.


title: 2019 EXPANDED LA-LA LAND REISSUE NOW AVAILABLE

text:
LLL Records has re-issued this long OOP Horner score in an updated, expanded edition:
1. Main Title 4:59
2. First Lesson 3:21
3. Losing Virgil 2:26
4. Lockridge And Simulator Room** 2:17
5. Learning To Fly 3:04
6. The Plea 1:06
7. New Friends 5:52
8. Student Pilots 5:03
9. Bluebeard’s Flight 6:18
10. Ghost Call 4:12
11. The Phone Call And Top Brass* 3:05
12. The Rescue 6:01
13. The Tower 6:08
14. Chimp Rumble 6:01
15. Chain Reaction 4:39
16. The Escape 4:14
17. Flying 4:29
18. End Credits 6:22
TOTAL TIME: 79:40
*previously unreleased
** contains previously unreleased music


title: AWESOME.  SIMPLY AWESOME.

text: We all know RM was an immense talent on the instrument.  However, this CD is unique in his canon as he devotes the entire album to the playing of the acoustic guitar.  If you had great (and deserved) admiration for him previously, you will definitely be astounded at the additional range of his prowess here: The compositions and performances are just gorgeous from start to finish.  Once the disc has finished playing, you'll wish he had recorded more albums like this.  I don't know how long this CD will be available, but if you're a fan, and you've never heard it, consider your RM collection INCOMPLETE.  Don't think twice, BUY IT, you will not regret it.


title: TO A HOLDSWORTH COMPLETIST, A STUDIO RECORDING OF NEAR-MYTHICAL RARITY

text:
I really don't know much about this band Paz.  In listening to the tracks on this CD, it seems to be a multi-instrumentalist-type jazz ensemble with a latin influence.  I found the content to be mildly pleasant, but not essential in any way.

However, I was thrilled, after searching for this CD worldwide for years, to finally obtain a copy.  Why?  I am an Allan Holdsworth fanatic completist: In addition to all the albums he recorded as a band memeber or principal guitarist, I had also painstakingly tracked down 58 of the 59 tracks he guested on (yes, right down to a "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)" cover, believe it or not).  Yet, there was the one, lone missing studio track that always eluded me: "Dream Sequence", from this album.  I had read several descriptions of it, and always wanted to get my hands on it.

Well, I finally found a copy.  "Dream Sequence", the final track, sounds almost out of place with the entirety of the other material on the album.  It's a 4:20 percussion-less piece that is led by a Holdsworth solo opening, then joined by a bass at the 1:20 mark, and subsequently by acoustic piano and flute as the performance progresses.  Overall, it's a hauntingly beautiful, ethereal piece, and certainly when compared to the whole of the AH studio canon, quite unique.

It took years to track this CD down, and I am thrilled to finally have this rare AH recording.  If you're a Holdsworth fan, and you can manage to find a copy, you will not be disappointed.


title: A MEETING OF GODS PAST & PRESENT

text:
A GATHERING OF MINDS
LE CASINO,MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
MONTREUX,SWITZERLAND
JULY 23,1982

ALLAN HOLDSWORTH
JACK BRUCE
BILLY COBHAM
DAVID SANCIOUS
DIDIER LOCKWOOD

1-INTRO
2-CRAZY EIGHTS
3-MYSTERIOUS CONVERSATION
4-URSULA IN SUMMER
5-TALK
6-DRIFTING INTO THE ATTACK
7-THEME FROM AN IMAGINARY WESTERN
8-UPTOWN BREAKDOWN
9-SLEIGHT OF HAND
10-BLOODY MARY
11-CROWD
12-IMPROVISATION IN B FLAT
13-OUTRO


title: YOU'VE FOUND IT: THE OUTRO (END CREDITS) MUSIC FOR "THE DEUCE" ON HBO

text:
The first track on this CD, "Assume The Position", is sooooo good, the same produers who first used it in "The Wire" have now adopted it as the permanent music for the closing credits of their new series, "The Deuce", on HBO.  However, while "The Wire" OST had this track, it was edited/cut by nearly half: This CD has the original seven-minute AWESOME version of this song.

Absolutely incredible composition and performance, it must be amazing to be seen played live.  The rest of the CD is no slouch, either.  Highly recommended!


title: Don't be a $1,125.50 (or anything north of $30) SUCKER!!!

text:
Over the past few years, I've seen several opportunistic Amazon Sellers trolling for a rube for this CD3 at ridiculous amounts of money.

There was even one thousand-dollar-plus Seller who composed the laughably fantastical/delusional text about his copy being "only one of 12 in existence", which is just full-goose nutso (as you can see from the photos above, I own the disc).  I'm sure it was a one-time pressing back in the day, but I'm also sure, having been in the industry myself, there were a few thousand copies originally pressed; no record company would go to the expense of printing that few copies of a retail title.

This 1985 Edge Of Darkness CD3 has only six tracks clocking in at less than 19 minutes.  IMHO, the content is only mildly interesting at best.  I just checked the EC section in my iTunes database; I have 633 tracks totaling nearly 56 hours, so I feel qualified to attest that compared to other EC rare/obscure material, EOD ain't worth a thousand, or one hundred, or even fifty bucks.  So, yes, I completely disagree with the other reviewer here (whose wild enthusiasm may or may not be motivated by being one of those afore-mentioned Sellers?).

Anyone considering laying out anything for the original EOD CD3 should also be aware it is not the greatest-sounding: It's compressed and hissy, and the percussion was recorded or processed with a loud, annoying echo, typical of the 80's.  The audio does not sound like it came from the original studio sessions; maybe it was pulled from the video masters?

If you're just curious to hear the music itself, here's a couple of cheaper-priced EOD alternates you may want to consider:

You can get a 6:30 EOD suite performed live by Clapton with an orchestra on the 1991 [[ASIN:B000002LN9 24 Nights]] set, which you can find used here on Amazon for pennies.

A suite titled "Nuclear Train" appears on EOD co-composer Michael Kamen's [[ASIN:B0000069DA Opus]] CD, which, again, is also available here used for virtually nothing. Kamen himself conducted/re-recorded for this release in 1998, with full orchestra and Tomoyasu Hotei (of the [[ASIN:B0000C9V3T "Kill Bill" OST]] (or his own [[ASIN:B0001YFPHI Electric Samurai]] CD) "Battle Without Honor Or Humanity" fame) on guitar... So, albeit while not the pure EC option, Hotei is certainly no slouch, and provides a perfectly suitable performance when compared to the original.

The audio for both of these options is also much better/enjoyable, and with both running at six minutes, it's nearly a third of what you would get if you lay out the big bucks for the EOD CD3.

You can always buy (or rent/stream from NetFlix or Amazon) the original [[ASIN:B0011VJRVU BBC Edge Of Darkness: The Complete Series]] DVD set, check out the music, and decide for yourself what you think it's worth. However, FYI, there's a lot more music on the DVD's than appear on the CD3.

And, lastly, there are several You Tube videos that contain the EOD music.

If you're still tempted, just from pure curiosity, to pay ANY amount for original EOD CD3, you can, of course, always keep your eye peeled on that certain auction site (or it's sister Half site), as the disc shows up from time to time.  I saw one go just in the last 60 days for $39, which was still too much, as far as I am concerned... again, EOD is mildly EC-interesting, but not EC-essential.

With all these specialty soundtrack companies around these days,  I'm sure someone will get around to re-issuing it at some point... one more reason not to let desire overcome common sense.

For instance, Quartet Records seems to be working on the Kamen catalog right now, having just reissued his scores for Mona Lisa and Crusoe.

If someone were to issue a properly-remastered, expanded limited edition of EOD, THAT would be something worth the money... but again, not more than 30 bucks!


title: NOT RUBBISH AT ALL

text:
I'm not sure where Downunder Dave is coming from, but I totally disagree: The audio on this set is not only acceptable, it definitely sounds better than the "Captured" Live album, which WAS an official release (and I've got the 2006 remastered "Captured" Japan disc for comparison).  The Live In Houston disc sounds slightly better than this one, but this set surpasses most of the live tracks on the box set.

I can see why someone wanted to release this, as the performances are excellent.

My only problems with this release have to do with the packaging: Gregg Rolie is in the band cover photo, but Jonathan Cain had already replaced him by this point in time, and the tracklist for disc #2 is missing "Lights" (track 1), so there are twelve tracks total on that disc, not eleven.

Dave, I would reserve a one-star rating for an back-row audience cassette boot, which this set certainly is not.  If you still have this release, I suggest you go back and give it another whirl... without the Foster's this time, mate!


title: 2016 "30TH ANNIVERSARY" EDITION OUT NOW, SAVE YOUR MONEY

text: La-La Land has [[ASIN:B01F529ER2 reissued]] this soundtrack, albeit with different graphics and an updated booklet, to coincide with the film's 30th anniversary.  The new edition is 3000 copies, so there are plenty to go around at a much lower price.


title: It's a grandma thing!

text: My granddaughter said this is the best and only thing she wanted for her 16th birthday!


title: Melancholy Party

text: This appears to be a collection of songs from her early 80's albums, and has long been out of print, the label Ink Records being one of many indie firms that didn't last out that decade.  Most of these tracks are downbeat in vibe, if not rhythm.  I was thinking there is a similar feel to some of John Foxx's records, and looking at her website, discovered that he had indeed produced her Pressure Points album.  The instrumentation here is especially nice for those who happen to also like some of the featured collaborators, such as Vini Reilly (aka Durutti Column) and David Harrow.  A good blend of electronics and post punk mood, overlaying Anne's sing/speak poetics, wry observations on modern life.  A highly recommended introductory sampler if you can find it.


title: Love!

text: Always good!


title: This LP is great

text: I've been a Tallest Man fan for quite some time. I own every record of his. One day, I was searching videos of him on youtube and came across "Where I thought I Met the Angels." "Why have I not heard this song before?" I asked myself. It was so peaceful and beautiful. I had to own the record it was on. But, sadly, I couldn't find it everywhere. I learned that it was only sold on this LP during his European tour. I was so bummed. I searched and searched every record store where I lived, couldn't find it. It wasn't even on Amazon for quite a while. Finally, I found it. When it was delivered, I was estatic. It's an amazing buy. A little expensive, but totally worth it.


title: Love it!!!

text: All that I expected, how eer I dont kwno whay I paid so much for a CD. Nothing different than the normal one. I love MM though


title: Five Stars

text: I ordered this for my dad, he likes it very much.


title: Beware damaged album package!

text: The album package came damaged at the bottom. I’ll have to use clear tape to hold it together so all the contents won’t come out. The CD was loose and thankfully there were no scratches to it. The booklet and photo card were in perfect condition.


title: Great included documentary

text: The included documentary movie showing things happening behind the scenes was very interesting and revealing of the band.


title: Five Stars

text: It was great mainly because Andre is.!!!


title: As described

text: Praise


title: Very Enjoyable!

text: This was my second purchase of this CD.  My first purchase was over 10 years ago and I loved it so much that it finally wore out and I had to buy it again.  It has many of the favorites of Ray Charles and is always enjoyable regardless of your mood!  I was a little disappointed because the new CD has a different picture and different information in the enclosed  booklet, but the songs are all the same, so this is a definite good buy!!!


title: Five Stars

text: This CD provides a good beat and encourages more consistent walking.


title: OK CD

text: Unfortunately Sofronitsky's Rachmaninov is not nearly as stellar as his Scriabin, where he really reigns supreme. This is not a must-have disc. There are far better Rachmaninov prelude & etude recordings available - and almost all with better sound! I listened to the usual suspects as well as Moiseiwitsch, Pletnev, Weissenberg, Orchinikov, et al, but my favorites are by Sokolov (he is simply the best) and Cliburn who plays Rachmaninov's solo piano work better than any Russian inlcuding Richter and that should say something.<br />This is a Russian CD, recorded in the mid to late 40s. Sound is a 3, but some of the Lyadov recordings sound horrible and more like a 2.


These were all Xmas gifts and have not  yet been opened.  I'm sure they are fine.


title: Holiday Present Early

text: Elliott Yamin's new Holiday cd is such a refreshing new way to ring in the holiday season. Every song has the Elliott spin. There is new life in the old dusty classics like Jingle Bells and Drummer Boy. The original songs are soulful, fun and full of Holiday spirit. The Christmas Song will become a classic up there with Nat King Cole and Sinatra. This is a definite must for Christmas this year!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!


title: Five Stars

text: I love this music!


title: Wonderful!!!!!

text: Loved the songs.  I thought I had heard all of Anne Murray recorded songs, but this disc has songs I had not heard.  Wonderful.  A++++++++


title: Good ol 70's

text: Arrived in like new condition.


title: Beautiful

text: If I could hire this guy to sing to me every day, I would. Love his voice and the passion in his songs.


title: Arrived as noted when ordered. A great choice of his music talent

text: It arrived in the package safely. The songs are some of his best work.


title: One of a kind.

text: The man makes great music. Whenever I turn this album on everyone asks who it is. Ive given this album to several family members. Great album.


title: Fantástico

text: Great for ME!


title: The Best!!

text: The Best Songs!


title: Great sound quality.  One of my favorite Monsta x albums.

text: Good packaging.  Nice photos of the band members.  And even comes with stickers that I can put on my notebooks/journals.  I played the CD on our high-end speakers and the sound quality is pretty darn good; it would be better with a sub-woofer, but it's of course much higher quality than listening to music on Spotify.  I am an older fan who happens to like k-pop, and after listening to BTS for over a half a year, I discovered Monsta x and I think they are so underrated with so many good songs and other albums.  Their music rocks!


title: Great music.

text: I originally borrowed this from the library and then liked the music and photo album so much that I decided to purchase it.  When I browsed through the photo album, I realized I had gotten the day version rather than the night version which my library carries.  Although the music is the same, I think I rather liked the night version of the photo album as I recall seeing the BTS members having a bonfire and wearing nice-looking sweaters.  But I am satisfied with my purchase, and this is really one of my favorite BTS albums.  'Autumn Leaves' happens to be one of my favorite songs.


title: Nice photo booklet and music

text: The song 134340 is one of the key reasons why I purchased this music CD of BTS.  And I like to own their music rather than just stream on Spotify.  But for almost $29.00 the total length of music time is less than 50 minutes.  I guess the younger fans love their BTS photobooks, photo card, etc. so I ended up paying more for those things.  But I am glad to support BTS by buying their music.


title: Missing items

text: Missing items


title: Great song selection

text: Great song selection


title: CD Fan

text: Play CD's in my vehicle. Loved this CD.


title: Gift

text: Another gift for my son who is discovering great music from the past! Great to be able to find on Amazon....thanks!


title: Wrapped like candy in a blue blue neon glow

text: Let’s just say I have a friend who is going through a serious Blondie phase…. which is apparently incredibly contagious. That being said, this is obviously a great album. Probably still second in my mind to Eat to the Beat but I can listen to Fade Away & Radiate on repeat all day.


title: Five Stars

text: A big fan of Maroon 5,all these songs are the popular ones.


title: a Christian 'Rage Against The Machine'

text: Too bad this group isn't around, anymore. They have that raw rage against a government that seeks to slowly take away our constitutional rights and eventually gives us over to a governing world body. Check this one out. You won't be disappointed.


title: A Must Have

text: Harry's concerts are some of my favorite memories. Went to my first Chapin concert by myself, had heard Taxi and thought it was really cool. He made the convention center feel like a big, cozy family room and I did not feel alone. I was hooked. Recently got this on his Chapin music site for 20 bucks. They have other memorabilia as well. Already had 2  vinyl copies of this double album but I know I will listen to this great music for the rest of my life so the cd was a must. Harry's artistry is timeless and I continue to marvel at what a great band he had as well.


title: d my package this CD is dope I'm finally getting my favorite artists5

text: Thanks I just had a problem at the post office but it was resolved


title: high quality songs and performances

text: i met robbie at a country music jam session. i checked out his website and really like his stuff... very tasty.


title: Five Stars

text: Love him love him


title: Waste of money

text: I followed the directions and it did nothing


title: Water damaged

text: Came damaged 2 times.


title: fantastic assortment of songs - wonderful break from American pop

text: this is awesome, from Damien Rice to KT Tunstall - a great mini survey of British singer/songwriters - play it all the time in my high school art classes - the kids love it and so do I.  You'll find yourself singing a long in no time. I


title: Great gift

text: This is a great cd no matter what music you currently listen to


title: Overall, a wonderful CD!

text: I like the soothing tracks with the harp.  There are a few tracks I do not like.


title: Meh, it's ok

text: Not the best greatest hits CD I've ever had.  The first CD I knew all but maybe 3 of the songs, but on the second CD I only recognized 2 or 3.


title: Beautiful and inspiring

text: I like how the artist has taken common hymns and added to much emotion to the words. It is like listening to sung prayer. Highly recommend.


title: Four Stars

text: gift


title: Good collection

text: The collection of songs is good but it’s missing a few that would make it better. Also the item arrived damaged but it’ll still be enjoyable. Would recommend as a gift for a fan.


title: Nicely produced but would prefer more basic warmups and something ...

text: Nicely produced but would prefer more basic warmups and something that gradually works me up to the top levels of warmups.


title: fantastic

text: i really miss them . the new female lead is fabulous.


title: Five Stars

text: AWESOME ALBUM!


title: Classic

text: Classic album nuff said 💯


title: Classic

text: Classic album by Prodigy his best album HD his last solo effort is his second best an Hnic 2 an Return of Mac tied for third best💯🙏🙏R.I.P. Prodigy


title: DVD Audio Outstanding!  Ditch the Bonus Track

text: This is probably the best DVD-A (audio DVD) I have in my collection.  The audio engineering on this DVD-A is superb.  Other reviews have attested to the remarkable creativity of the music on this album.  It is a masterpiece and perhaps the best reflection of the open, optimistic, etherial mindset of young people in the Sixties as interpreted by David Crosby.  But here I want to emphasize the quality of the DVD-A.  If you have a good quality audio system with 5.1 capability and are interested in this kind of music, you will be amazed with the quality of the DVD-A.  Just remember to stop after the last song on the original album.  The bonus track is a mistake, like drawing a big blue circle around a Monet painting.


Not able to play it on my sterio. It doesn't have a center hole like regular 45's it has a hole like a 78.


title: Clare Rocks!

text: First saw her in an add for Fender Stratocaster guitars and was impressed enough to search her out.  She is a great guitarist and the songs on this CD are great.  A little bit country, a little bit rock & roll, good mixture.  Wish I could find more of her on CD.


title: ... back and it has given us years of listening enjoyment. Whether background music or up close and personal

text: We bought this CD way back and it has given us years of listening enjoyment. Whether background music or up close and personal, it is a great work of piano magic.


title: Great Album!!!!

text: Beautiful. Received in perfect conditions!


title: the album is great. love the photos

text: maybe bcuz i bought this album from a different seller, but there were no trading cards which i had expect it to come with. the poster was folded a bit too much. other than those things, the album is great. love the photos...fly GOT7 fly!!!


title: Five Stars

text: I Love it !!!


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent CD for playing in front of your house on Halloween. Loved it for years!


title: A Native American must-have

text: Surely this and Vol. 1 are two of the best Native inspired flute recordings of all-time. Truly must-haves in your collection, even at the high prices. I would NEVER be without these CDs and I have hundreds of Native flute CDs by all the popular recording artists in this genre. Magnificent. Samples can be heard on John Rainer's official website.


title: Grab it while you can

text:
This lovely soundtrack nails that 60's-foreign-Hollywood thing perfectly. Carlo Rustichelli came up with a delightful song-adaptation score, with his thematic use of such Italian standards as "Senza Fine" (famously sung by Connie Francis over Ernest Borgnine's transistor radio in 1965's "The Flight Of The Phoenix"). Rustichelli's swooning orchestra mixes with every rustic Mediterranean instrument (mandolin, accordion, harmonica...) you'd expect to hear from the an island off Naples, making AVANTI! a charming cross-pollination between a very Italian approach to romance, and the lush Hollywood needs of its English-speaking stars in a lovers' paradise, Ischia.

Amazingly, this great soundtrack has NEVER before been released in any form in any country (except the 1972 45rpm single "The Theme From 'Avanti!'", United Artists UP 35605).  This 2010 release was limited to only 1000 copies. Oh, by the way, the sound quality of the pressing is 5 stars as well!

Track listing:

1.  Intro (00:16)
2.  Main Title (01:57)
3.  To Ischia (02:16)
4.  Grand Hotel Excelsior (02:37)
5.  Miss Piggot (01:23)
6.  The Morgue (04:39)
7.  Cha-cha-chá (03:18)
8.  'A tazza 'e café (02:20)
9.  A Tribute To Them - Dinner (02:49)
10.  Sunrise Over Mount Vesuvius (03:25)
11.  Willie & Kate (03:21)
12.  Bruno's Theme (00:32)
13.  The Sicilian Waitress (02:19)
14.  A Walk Around Ischia (03:32)
15.  The Stolen Photos (00:42)
16.  Wendell & Pamela (02:00)
17.  Suite 121-122 (05:11)
18.  Permesso? (01:10)
19.  Coffee And Croissants (00:56)
20.  A Bruial Front The Sea (01:50)
21.  Finale (01:19)
22.  Main Title (Alternate Version) (01:59)
23.  Outtake 1 (01:12)
24.  Outtake 2 (00:33)
25.  A Walk Around Ischia (Alternate Version) (03:30)
26.  Intro (Alternate Version) (00:16)


title: Nice piece & very Reputable co.,awesome customer service! Will definitely purchase from them again!

text: Beautiful addition to my fathers urn. Although I wish the guitar strings were added or painted on, but all in all it was perfect. My father Was a professional guitarista in Portugal and the U.S.A.<br />This was the only place I could find a small replica of his Portuguese guitar to be shipped to U.S.A. Via Amazon and Silver-Tentacle. Thank you


title: ALL GOOD

text: VERY HAPPY!


title: Love this sheet music!

text: Great product, packing and shipping. Thank you!


title: Nate Sucks

text: Who would buy a CD of harp music for $30???  This is awfu.


title: RIPPED OFF

text: I did not order this item through Amazon, I made an order for "the romantic fifties" from an ad in reminisce magazine on May 30th 2014. I went to " the beautiful music" website planning on purchasing this item online, however the item was not found when I made a search of their site. I decided to send a check and clipped the ad from the magazine and sent along with the form properly filled out. I made a note on the check memo line," 3cds the romantic 50s" and dropped it in the mail, the check was cashed on June 9th 2014. I received a box of CDs on August 1st 2014 TWO MONTHS  after I had placed the order. they were titled " Too young" hits of the 50s, essential collection, not the "romantic fifty's" not the right songs.<br />I don't know who was singing the songs that are on these cds but they were nothing that I had ordered and the singers sounded like they were on their deathbed. I decided to call and resolve this issue however the only phone number I could find was no good. I sent a letter with a copy of the check and other documentation regarding this order. I received a call from this company this morning, August 20, 2014, a woman on the phone claimed that this was the item that I had ordered only the set name was changed, I disagreed and attempted to return the product to receive a refund. she skirted the issue about a refund continuing to say I had received the correct item and if I returned it I would simply receive the same item back again. I absolutely did not receive the correct item and wanted a refund, she ignored the request for refund and said thank you Mr George and hung  up, no offer of refund and no resolution. this is the worst company I have ever dealt with, if you would like to give them a try ..... well GOOD LUCK !