title: A  long out of print gem of a record, well worthy of reissue.

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The record pictured in the photo is a coupling of Dvorak's Slavonic Dances and another orchestral work, not the coupling that is listed without the correct cover so anyone who wants the Koeckert Quartet coupling of the Smetana First String Quartet in E Minor, subtitled Aus mein Leben or From my Life and  Dvorak's 6th String  Quartet in F Major, Op.96, itself known as the American Quartet should check first with Amazon and the listed seller before clicking the purchase button. Also there may be a few copies of this LP on Ebay, some of whom might be procured at a lower price.
The Koeckert Quartet, which began recording for Deutsche Grammophon in the late 40's on through the 50's, released LPs of mostly Beethoven Quartets and others by individual figures, consisted of its leader and first violinist Rudolf Koeckert  (1913-2005), 2nd violinist Willi Buchner, violist Oskar Riedl, and  cellist Josef Merz, all of whom had played together in the Sudeten Philharmonic, then located in the Sudetenland which was part of what is now the Czech Republic. Being the best of friends, they left the homeland together just after World War Two but left their instruments behind. However they landed jobs with the Bamberg Symphony,  where they were supplied by friends with new instruments , and formed the Quartet.
Having dispensed with some background, I now will state that this is the most riveting, compelling and engrossing quartet I have heard in my years of listening to good and great quartets and have hundreds of recordings to show for it. The difference here is that I want to hear this
record at least  once a day since I first heard it six days ago. The Koeckerts, while not having any particular beauty of tone or grandstanding virtuosity, deploy their severe quality of sound coupled with a firm heart and intellect commitment to conveying the meaning, inner workings and powerful beauty of both works, especially the Smetana with its own self-revelatory despair and anguish as he was losing his hearing. Their clear articulation of each instrumental voice, their cohesive togetherness and the total engagement with the music place this long-deleted record in a special historical category of its own.
 My copy was a release on the American Decca label of original DG source material from 1952.
An addendum- the original group should not be confused with the Joachim Koeckert Quartet, a group that is led by Rudolf's son, Rudolf Joachim Koeckert who has performed on CDs in recent years with his own son Nicholas, a violinist in his own right.


Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) is of course best known for his Canon, which is played at least once a week on a classical program somewhere in the U.S. This Musical Heritage Society stereo vinyl LP, originally released around 1974, contains two examples of his writing for harpsichord-Hexachordum Apollinis, 1699 and the Chaconne in F Minor, performed by the German harpsichordist, Marga Scheurich.  The Hexachordum is a set of six Partitas, each of which is an air with  5, 6, or 8 variations while the much shorter Chaconne is an air with 8 variations.
The music has an exquisite stately and solemn dignity, like so much of the best examples of the German baroque from about 1600 up to, and including,  Bach. Ms. Scheurich's playing is responsive to the previously mentioned qualities of both works, vibrantly full of life. The composer chose Buxtehude as one of his two dedicatees and had contact with J.S. Bach's musically talented and prominent forbears while being an inspiration to, and influence on, young J.S. himself.
To conclude, this record is highly recommended to collectors of the German baroque and to lovers of truly beautiful music, whatever the genre. Unfortunately, the recording is not available on CD; however two clean copies of the LP are available from Amazon vendors starting at ten dollars.


title: A gem of a performance of a stupendous piece of music.

text: Having just posted a review yesterday of the Riccardo Muti CD  of what is arguably Tchaikovsky's most difficult piece of orchestral writing from a virtuosic standpoint, I will state that Abravanel does not push the dramatic intensity to the same level as Muti. But he does turn in a very fine performance,  even superior on important points to a large number of distinguished contenders ( I do admit I am a nut but  I simply love this music anyways)  that include the 2 Toscaninis, Petrenko, Pletnev, Maazel, Markevitch, Gauk, Ormany Ashkenazy, Ahronivitch, Simonov and a couple of others. His approach is one of  emphasizing  the lovely poetry and lyricism and the sheer mastery with which he has communicated this point of view  is quite engaging.  In addition, there is a sense of balance and continuity that is encountered so infrequently in other performances except for the Toscaninis and  Markevitch. Even those recordings do not show the same degree of  finesse as the Abravanel. In short, a top notch performance at a ridiculously low price. And the Manfred Symphony deserves to be at least  as well known as the 1812 Overture and the Nutcracker Suite.


title: A performance of music that will wear very well.

text: I am basing my review of only the Roger Sessions Second Symphony on the original Columbia 78 set of 4 records, one of the last classical 78 sets ever issued. The Symphony is an interesting work for concentrated listening and repeated hearings. Its use of tonalities and textures put it somewhere between neo-classic and -romantic and has some abrasive moments. I give it 4 stars for now but am  on my third and far from final  hearing.<br />The performance of the late  and wonderfully eloquent Dmitri Mitropoulos (1896-1960)  is very good  while the 78 sound is a bit dry. But it is the only recording of this Symphony available as a reissue on cd.


title: An LP of pop stylings that are pretty without being moving but featuring good playing and recorded sound.

text: The material is appropriately part of the GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK; the playing is superb, as is to be expected from Boston Symphony players; but the arrangements are merely pleasant- despite the polished arrangements of Arthur Fiedler's loyal right hand chartist Richard Heyman , who did better work on his own earlier Mercury 78s, 45s, and LPs, they don't charm or beguile me like those of Paul Weston, Percy Faith, Morton Gould, Gordon Jenkins, Nelson Riddle and Robert Farnon. Not to mention those wonderful green label 78's and mono red label six eye LPs of the phenomenal Andre Kostelanetz- who, by the way, used Mitch Miller's services as an oboist or English hornist on every record  waxed or taped between 1935 and 1950. ( I know this tidbit, having found out from Mitch himself during a 1992 interview.) I am writing this review from the mono LM copy, which has good clean sound itself.<br />Finally the unsigned liner notes dealing with some of the background of the selections and with Fiedler's own involvement make for entertaining and  informative reading.


title: A mildly enjoyable set of Latin stylings best suited for listening in very small doses.

text: I have the original Coral 45s with the same cover and eight different selections from a background ranging from  Chopin to MGM'S Johnny Green and Lecuona. The music is pleasant without being particularly moving and the insistent, even if dynamically subdued Latin rhythms and tangoizing render this album best in small doses of a background music status. The playing is commendably polished and expressive. My set gives a  copyright date of 1951. Good mono sound of recordings derived from England's Parlophone label.


title: Charley Pride sings a very pleasant countrified tenor on two ...

text: Charley Pride sings a very pleasant countrified tenor on two very lightweight but pleasant tunes- I'M JUST ME and A PLACE FOR THE LONESOME. This particular review is addressed to the collector who, for whatever reason, is assembling a collection of 45s and is able and willing to pay the asking prices of these listings.  For the singer's loyal fans, I would suggest the  vinyl LP, I'M JUST ME,  which contains both songs and several other selections as well, thus making for greater dollar value.


title: A very powerful, almost volatile performance of Brahms's wonderful  2nd Symphony that warrants consideration.

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I have an exorbitant love for the Brahms 2nd  Symphony and his  4th- they win out in my affections by an admittedly slight margin over the 1st and the 3rd, which are however still masterpieces.

My memories of the Second go back to just before I entered 8th grade during the fall of 1964. I heard the first movement for the first time by a semi-professional orchestra at a music camp, their playing being quite good. At the same time, I had a 78 album conducted by Eugene Ormandy and released without the maestro's name being credited on the label. I also heard the Toscanini/NBC Symphony RCA Victor LP and bought the Pierre Monteux/Vienna Philharmonic recording. All 3 were  very good renditions of this music.
Mehta's performance is a bit hard-driving yet it has plenty of fire and a ferociously intense pacing with a tiny bit of rubato towards the end of the Finale that accelerates both tempi and phrasing and brings it to a rousing conclusion A sometimes hectic reading but very good on its own terms.
Others in my collection include Bohm, Jochum, Bernstein, Giulini, Klemperer,  Monteux, Kempe, Levine,  Furtwangler, Schuricht and Barbirolli - all of these at least twice- and 2 more by Ormandy. There are also single performances by Fritz Busch, Fritz Reiner, Dohnanyi, Szell, Dorati, Kubelik, Abbado, Boult, Klemperer, Lee, Rudolf, DePriest, Jarvi, Fricsay, Kertesz, Rodzinski, Stokowski, Hollreiser,  Koussevitzky, Maazel, Munch, Keilberth, Pisek, Haitink, Abravanel, Savallisch,  Leinsdorf and Van Beinum.  And all of them are treasurable in some way.


title: PLEASANT RENDITIONS OF PLEASANT TIDBITS FROM THE PRE-1924 ACOUSTIC ERA.

text: This is one of the more common of the acoustically recorded ensemble 78s so it should not be that hard to find, wherever piles of old 78s show up.  The title is one of literally dozens of shellac disks recorded for Victor between 1913 and 1920. The players were very good musicians, pouring their hearts and soul into the 2 selections. Maybe the music itself was schmaltzy but the players conveyed the previously mentioned conviction. One early example of background music as opposed to muzak.


title: Charles Munch and the Rotterdam Philharmonic in top form.

text: No sooner had I  posted my review of the Giulini/L.A. Philharmonic LP of Beethoven's infinitely beautiful "Pastoral" than I discovered a sealed copy of this Munch performance, from 1966, on my vast shelves. It is a spectacular reading, very much in the high intensity mode that endeared this maestro to so many listeners, particularly during his Boston Symphony 13 year directorship. But it does have some very tender moments. Just take note of the lovely and leisurely pacing of the Scene by the Brook and Shepherd's Song in which he coaxes some of the most melting, memorable phrasing of a uniquely delectable nature, akin to the Giulini DG mentioned above, the even earlier Giulini EMI, the Bruno Walter/ Philadelphia from 1946, and the 1930's Toscanini/BBC. It should be snatched up before it disappears from this and other retail outlets.


title: An early mono LP that is to be treasured- an absolute gem.

text: I am writing about an earlier release of the above-mentioned performance that appeared on the Period  label. The mono sonics are okay; the performance uses a smaller ensemble when such conductors as Cantelli, Giulini, Munchinger,  Scherchen, and even Molinari- who conducted the very first available studio recording, released on Cetra after the Second  World War- utilize larger groups. And this performance is extremely absorbing, a bit on the sedate side but imbued with a lovely graceful musicality and sense of involvement in every note by all concerned. I own at least 20 recordings in my collection, including the five listed earlier but this one is a record I will return to.


title: Very fine set of 45s but way too pricey.

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This very abridged edition of Victor Herbert's perennially charming operetta Naughty Marietta  was released by RCA Victor during the late 40's on 1 78 set, a blue vinyl 45 one (the one I am using as my source), the black vinyl 45 set listed here for sale and 2 LPS, one on the regular RCA label and a reissue later in the 50's on the budget Camden label. The initial release  thus came out with the identical cover on all 3 speeds during the 2 year battle of the speeds which was economically a rather hairy time for some major labels. The multi-speed approach lent itself to inventory logjams similar to the 80's with the 3 formats being LP, cassette tape, and CD.
The set is conducted by Al Goodman with a chorus, orchestra, and the 3 soloists that include Earl Wrightson, Elaine Malbin, and Jimmy Carroll, who would later have a major career at both Columbia and Golden Records as one of the late Mitch Miller's busiest arrangers.
Everybody featured here does superb work and fully enters into the spirit of the selections, which include such standbys as Tramp, Tramp, Tramp; Italian Street Song; 'Neath the Southern Moon, Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life, etc. Unfortunately, the asking price here is very costly and, since I own a large portion of Goodman's recorded output, I can state with certainty that this set in particular is quite far from the rare record category and a search of the larger flea markets, used record emporiums and Goodwills should yield results.


title: A VERY GOOD BEGINNER'S INTRODUCTION TO THE VAST AND SUPERB RECORDED LEGACY OF STOKY.

text: THIS  VERY ENGAGING GRABBAG OF STOKOWSKI TRANSCRIPTIONS, ALREADY CULLED FROM PREVIOUS PHASE 4 RELEASES, MADE FOR A SUITABLE INTRODUCTION FOR A BUYER NEW TO THE EXPERIENCE OF THE MAESTRO'S WIZARDRY, WHICH HE SUSTAINED FROM HIS EARLIEST WORLD WAR ONE ERA ACOUSTICALLY RECORDED VICTOR SHELLACS - OF WHICH I OWN A FEW AND CAN VERIFY THEY ARE GOOD PIECES OF SOUND FOR THEIR TIME -  TO THE BURSTING -AT -  THE -  SEAMS INDIAN SUMMER OF THE PHASE 4S  AND QUADRAPHONIC RCAS OF MORE THAN A HALF CENTURY LATER.  JUST HIS TRANSCRIPTION OF DUPARC'S SONG, ECTASE, WOULD BE WORTH THE PRICE OF THIS RECORD BUT THE EIGHT OTHER GEMS BY THE LIKES OF RACHMANINOFF, CHOPIN, SCHUBERT, WILLIAM BYRD, DVORAK, TCHAIKOVSKY, JEREMIAH CLARKE, AND ELGAR ADD TO THE VALUE HERE. THERE IS A POSSIBLY MOOT POINT FOR THE POTENTIAL BUYER TO BE CONSIDERED- AMAZON HAS A CD CONTAINING THIS ENTIRE PROGRAM PLUS  SEVERAL OTHER SELECTIONS,  AND CARRYING  THE SAME TITLE. DEPENDING ON YOUR OWN NEEDS AND WALLET, IT IS A TOSS-UP.


title: Herman hit the nail again with his own unique brand of jazzmanship.

text: Just about everything I have heard and now own by Woody Hermon is very good. He could sometimes hover on the edge of stridency and bombast, like his very gifted contemporary Stan Kenton, but he held the attention with his engaging textures and scorings. The players, as always, were top notch, no matter how many Herds he had assembled before or since this session, and, most importantly, they made beautiful, alive and vibrant music. The 1955 Capitol album ROAD BAND, of which I own a clean, rich sounding original mono pressing, had the leader and band especially focused with selections that are  sterling examples of emotionally, expressively and dynamically contrasting writing. This record will join my teeming shelves of Herman recordings- the number of which I have lost count but include quite a number of LPS and 78s. I haven't heard the other editions of this title, particularly the CDS, but I presume they should be good.


title: Two first class tunes in first class arrangements.

text: Sinatra's Columbia 78s with the arrangements of mostly Axel Stordahl were quite good, give or take a few quibbles as to especially compatibility of singer and material- for example his disks of My God is a Rock in a Weary Land or Silent Night simply don't work. Here, the vibrant, totally alive, nuanced orchestral textures of Cugat's players make for a very satisfying red label record, but I suspect both selections are contained on a CD with more other tunes for less than half the asking price for the 78., provided one does some research. If that is simply not what  I believe to be otherwise the unlikely case, I then commend this 78 to the interested listener because it remains one of Sinatra's best records.


title: OK "Unfinished" but very fine Mozart.

text: Froment is a good conductor who generally delivers performances ranging from OK - examples being this Schubert and a Dvorak "New World" available on a separate Black Pearl CD - to the really moving and elegant Mozart 29th contained herein and a riveting Messiaen Turangalila Symphony, still procurable in a Forlane set and recorded under the personal supervision of the composer. I own recordings of the 29th by Maag, Leinsdorf, Fricsay, Koussevitzky, Bohm, Karajan, Beecham, Cantelli, Kehr, and Klemperer, and possibly one or two more,  and have found everyone of them great, unlike a few recordings of the more well-known "Haffner" and No. 40. Definitely for fans of the Mozart 29 and Froment.


title: Nicely performed group of pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, and Lanner.

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This record, part of an Everest series derived from Duo-Art and Ampico piano rolls, gives no info on the providence of the recordings included here; the sound is that of adequate but not fantastic stereo. The program:
Mozart Sonata No. 17 in D Major, K. 576.
Lanner, arranged by Landowska- Valses Viennoises.
Beethoven Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26, "Funeral March".
Beethoven Andante Favori in F Major.
Wanda Landowska (1877-1959) was a very fine pianist as well as harpsichordist and her art is also heard to fine effect in a 2-LP mono
set of Haydn/Mozart Piano music that was available on RCA Victor red seal for a while that is worth a search. This record is recommendable to Landowska fans wholeheartedly.


title: Wonderful album that has been way below the radar way too long.

text: Although I do not own this album,  I have borrowed and played it several times. The material is top-notch, the vocals are alive and vibrant and the back-up session players are among Nashville's best. It is worth the price listed here. Now Collector's Choice or another reissue outfit needs to get off their duff and bring it back. Subsequently, Donna Rhodes recorded one solo LP which unfortunately was a bore. But do get Lonesome Rhodes.


title: The tunes aren't brilliant vintage pop masterpieces but they are pleasant as sung by the great pop baritone.

text: Tony Martin (1913-2012)  possessed one of the most pleasing voices among singers of his generation. Even when his material wasn't top drawer, he had the vocal beauty, phrasing and all-around charisma to make so many such selections connect with his listeners. Collectors of Martin will find the 45 a worthwhile and enjoyable purchase, especially if they cannot locate the featured songs on any of the CDs of Martin. As usual, Hugo Winterhalter's orchestral and choral  groups provided classy supports,


title: Despite a minor reservation, it is a superb realization of this often misunderstood Symphony.

text: Svetlanov has given us what may be the finest performance of this Symphony. Most performances tend to be 4-square, schmaltzy or bombastic, even of those who should know better. This conductor avoids such pitfalls while connecting with the different expressive parameters in this music and allowing them to emerge naturally. The opening Allegro is full of a perky cheerful spirit while the Moderato 2nd movement has the right amount of ballet-like grace; for once, the moderate pacing gives a delectable beauty to the writing instead of falling into the all too often slumbering rut of others. The fourth movement Scherzo, one of the most infectious pieces from the master's workbench, is often the best part of other recordings. Here too it is succulently limber and alive. The Finale is majestic but much too sedate- the only blot on what would have been 5 stars. Still the playing is warmly expressive and the opening statement holds.


title: The orchestral is extraordinary, as is the recorded fidelity. The interpretations are problematical.

text: I love both these Symphonies and own dozens of recordings- LPs, 78s, cassettes, and CDs of widely varying shades of quality because I can learn something from each one- and I wish I could give this CD 5 stars. I admire Vanska for his adventurous repertory choices in recording activity and for his willingness to approach the standard works with new eyes and ears. My beef here is he conducts the 5th in a much too understated manner. I am left both cold and bored. Paradoxically he grounds the 7th into the ground with a very speedy Finale that might be somewhat riveting in the louder passages but perfunctory otherwise. Thus my responses to both interpretations.<br />The reason for 4 stars- the playing of the BBC Scots is alert, sensitive and impassioned, a tribute to both them and their conductor, while the recorded sound is excellent. I might be intrigued enough somewhere down the road of later years to hear these again but then again I may just leave this on my shelves as a curiosity.


title: A mixed bag, interesting for both its virtues and its faults.

text: Not all of the selections are of decent quality here, but the album as a whole passes the time pleasantly enough. Of course The Pink Panther Theme and What's New Pussycat? are here, as is one of the loveliest arrangements of The Gentle Rain, a first-class ballad that is done to perfection by Tony Bennett, with Luis Bonfa's fine guitar support, on the singer's Movie Song Album, still available as a Sony CD. I also notice that Jones incorporates such an array of musical effects that he sometimes leaves a rather dim impression of any marked individuality. Instead he is more of an eclectic chameleon, much like David Amram or Lalo Schifrin. But he still commands respect for both the breadth and longevity of his musicianship, recorded output, and nurturing influence on younger talents, particularly the late M.J. And he did a soundtrack for the classic 1967 In The Heat Of The Night that still holds up well.


title: This performance is superb, superior, superlative- all words that fail to do justice as to how good it is.

text: I own at least 20 other performances of Franck's wonderful Symphony, all of whom have their great points. Also, the Symphony has been the object of more unfair dismissals, putdowns, contempt, and other such rottenness than you can shake a stick at. Asahina's performance should not only help sustain its rightful position as still one of the top 20  or so most frequently played Symphonies in the active repertoire, but also open or re-open many ears to its melting beauties. By its well-calibrated, reserved understatement, it builds,<br />with such exquisite care for incidental expressive detail along the way, into a monumental colossus of sublime power and inspiration of a high order. Buy it before it disappears.


title: A pleasurable package of repertoire, most of which Bohm did not record commercially.

text: The late conductor Karl Bohm (1894-1981) left a vast hoard of studio recordings, radio broadcasts, public concerts, and live operas. The Memories label has gathered a series of concerts, between 1953 and 1957, in which he conducts the Frankfort Radio Symphony.<br />  Except for the Beethoven 4th Symphony, which he also recorded later as part of his 1970 cycle of all 9 Symphonies and featuring the Vienna Philharmonic, he chose 3 works that, as far as I can determine, do not appear in his recorded output. The Mozart 22nd Piano Concerto has Wilhelm Kempff's fine playing; the Beethoven 4th is a bit more driven than the 1970 reading but both are moving performances that strengthen Bohm's already solid credentials as a Beethoven authority. Haydn's lovely Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major has the late, underrated cellist Enrico Mainardi. Finally, and I confess that this was my main motive in buying this set, the Richard Strauss Symphonia Domestica has an element of volatile rambunctiousness that Bohm conveys fully. I now own about 17 different recordings, all of them having something interesting, and my favorite is Reiner's, which was recorded in November, 1956, just over 1 month before Bohm's concert. Still, I would advise anyone who loves great conducting and collects interesting duplicate recordings of favorite pieces not to miss this set.


title: This is a good performance from a conductor who was not recorded enough.

text: The 4 stars were given for a  performance that is a very good one among numerous very good ones- examples include Dorati/Minneapolis, Horenstein, Gmur, Stokowski/Philadelphia 78s, Fricsay, Karajan 1st DG, Stravinsky/New York, Stravinsky/Columbia Symphony, Monteux/Boston 1951, Monteux/San Francisco, Bernstein/New York 1958, etc.  I have such a liking for Goosens's very natural musicality that I own a sizable number of his recordings spread over several labels, including a very early 3 78 shellac record set, from presumably the early 1930s, of a delectable Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite on 12 inch black label Victors.<br />Now if only EMI would release the Mahler 7th and 8th Symphonies, among a genuine cache of other works, just from his years in Australia.


title: The Quintet is a tough nut to crack as far as listenable music is concerned.

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I gave 3 stars because I don't hate it; I simply respect what Schoenberg has accomplished here without liking or loving it. The LP I listened to for this piece is by the same performers but I am uncertain that it is the same performance, having been released on the
Philips World Series label during the mid- to- late 60's. Anyways the performance is beyond reproach. And I do plan to continue to
struggle with this composer's music.


title: Performance rarely surpassed.

text: If you have a 78 turntable, have the cash, care about both Prokofiev and Defauw with voracious enthusiasm and have good speakers  to do true justice to this pristine set of records, you will enjoy this sonic showcase of the 40's immensely. Defauw left us so few recordings, each one treasurable. Don't miss this one.


title: A very pleasant jazz LP, long out of print, by a very off- the-beaten-path duo, consisting of singer Beverly and saxist Ken.

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Excursions into alien record territory, no matter what one's specialty may be, should be taken once in a while. Even though my main interest is classical orchestral standard repertoire through duplicate recordings of different conductors or the same conductor on different occasions, I was intrigued when I came across this album in a used outlet and bought it. It includes such standards as ELEANOR RIGBY, A MAN AND A WOMAN, Andre and ex-wife Dory Previn's YOU'RE GONNA HEAR FROM ME, the theme song for the Paul Newman suspense film HARPER composed by the gifted Alan and Marilyn Bergman and Johnny Mandel, the hit title song, Alex North's WHO'S AFRAID from the Liz Taylor/Richard Burton easily guessed cinematic milestone based upon the Edward Albee play, and several other selections and features the commendable vocals of  Beverly Ryman; the smooth instrumentalism of Ken
Jensen-both performers new to me who evidently achieved a certain prominence on the LA jazz scene during the early 60's- and the much more famous guitarist Joe Pass among the fine players doing back-up.
One advisory- the back of the cover lists HOLLY GOLIGHTLY as track 6 of the second side while the record label lists ALONG COMES MARY. Since it is not ALONG COMES MARY, which I already know, I will assume it is HOLLY GOLIGHTLY, with which I am not familiar. Finally, Jensen does occasionally join in on the singing.


title: Interesting repertoire performed quite competently.

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The Louisville Orchestra, under its first music director, Robert Whitney, contributed immeasurably to the dissemination of 20th century music through
concerts and recordings. The LP under consideration was released during the early 50's about when the orchestra began its own
mail-order record subscription series, First Edition Records, and contains a trio of three significant composers- Paul Creston, Jacques
Ibert and Henry Cowell. They are Creston's Invocation and Dance, Op. 68; Ibert's Louisville Concerto; and Cowell's Symphony No. 11
(Seven Rituals of Music) and, with all due respect to the individuality of each composer, have in common a very listenable neo-romantic style akin to certain pieces of Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, and David Diamond. Also the LP cover has an informative
essay by the late composer and critic Virgil Thomson. For Amazon's asking price, this fine, long-deleted vinyl LP should be grabbed
by interested collectors.


title: Individuality that positively enlivens this repertoire.

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I gave 5 stars to Kegel's conducting because of a refreshing, individualistic approach combining laidback understatement, a cumulative sense of drama, some lively underscoring of detail,  and a confident, sure knack for architecture. The depths of the First
are probed in such a way that the piece comes alive in a way that it never has before. It is a must item for those who collect Sibelius
recordings with true passion.


title: A required CD for Schuricht collectors.

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I collect duplicate recordings of pieces I love; these two staples are in that category already. For La Mer, I own Inghelbrecht, Munch,
Leinsdorf, Mitropoulos, Horenstein, two Koussevitskys, Rodzinski, Reiner, Borsamsky, etc. As for Zarathustra, I have both Reiners,
Steinberg, Ormandy, Karajan, Schrowaczewski, Stock, Kempe, Koussevitsky, Ashkenazy, etc. But I greet this CD with pleasure
and add it to my stuffed shelves. I gave it four stars because some ears might be put off by the mono sound of the 1950s broadcasts,
although I find it listenable, but the performances deserve the highest rating. Schuricht's vibrant, individualistic conducting respects
the parameters of the scores while giving them and this listener an even more thrilling sense of their unfathomable depths. Anyone
who truly loves Schurict's music making and these works can buy without any hesitation.


title: 2 charming standards from very bygone days played with skill and simplicity.

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The  McKee Trio, consisting of violin, cello, and piano, recorded a number of Victor 78s during the acoustic era-c.pre-1924- of light
classical  tunes and favorite standbys such as the 2 featured selections. I tried googling for info on McKee and found nothing-
probably didn't push the right buttons. However I do own several McKee shellacs from the same era, including two different 12 inch
disks of McKee's "Millicent Waltz", one a Columbia record by Prince's Orchestra and the other a black label Victor with McKee
conducting his own orchestra. The Waltz is quite pretty and worth a rehearing now and then. As for the two tunes under considera-
tion,  they are very lovely and both timely and timeless in their listenability.  For collectors who love certain old records and who  own  a  78 player, this record is a little gem.


title: For discerning Overture connoisseurs, this disk merits some serious consideration.

text: For those who collect recordings of lesser-known yet still interesting conductors, especially in the standard repertoire,(always a more useful yardstick of evaluation than obscure works ), there is much to enjoy in this selection of staples, comprised of Rossini and Weber Overtures. One has La Gazza Ladra and William Tell by Rossini and Der Freischutz, Oberon, and the much lesser known Abu Hassan by Weber. Pierre-Michel Le Conte was a conductor of solid musicianship who led his players through their spirited if not always sprightly paces. The Frankfort Radio Symphony Orchestra is the same orchestra who played so well later in the 80s and 90s for Eliahu Inbal, then  music director, on Denon CDs. Freischutz and Oberon conveyed a suitably majestic eloquence  in the reserved opening chorale passages with their irresistible French horns while the tricky speed- of-  light writing of Rossini charmingly animated the  entire side one.4.5 stars.


title: A solid presentation of early Beethoven.

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As I own an LP of Movements 9-16 of the Prometheus incidental music, I will first present some details about this recording that may confuse potential buyers:
  1. The LP on the Classical Excellence label-listed as CE 11053- has the Austrian Broadcast Symphony Orchestra noted as the performing ensemble . The ORF  on the CD under consideration here is merely another name for this very accomplished  group.
  2.Another CD offered on Amazon , the same music under Horvat's direction, bills the orchestra as the Vienna Radio Orchestra and is most likely the same performance.
  As for the CD's merit, the performance is quite good but lacking the slam-bang intensity of Munch's Boston disc on RCA or the delectable musicality of Walter Goehr's Concert Hall LP set, which is worth seeking out-I have seen copies in several used record outlets-and it has more movements , as does Horvat's, than Munch. Still the Horvat is a decent means through which to hear this lovely music from Beethoven's early years.


title: Hoss has it going

text:
I bought the "Never say die Live" cd when it first came out and really enjoyed it.  Even at that time I wondered why there was no video.  Now there is video, and its even better.
  I have been a Waylon fan for as long as I can remember (I am 44) but have only had the pleasure of seeing him in concert one time, at Opryland in '85, or maybe '86.  Jerry Reed was there, John Anderson, and guest appearence by Hank Jr.  And, of cource, Jessie.  That was a great concert, but my wife mentioned he didn't really talk to the audience, and she was right.
  Now I know he was just coming off drugs without rehab, totally Waylon style, at the time we saw him.  He is one strong dude.  I have his book where he says he got out of debt with out filing bancruptcy.  He has always lived life on his terms.  Honesty, perserverence, and a good heart are lessons to be learned from him.  He's never shy'd away from his drug problems, he has written songs about them.  He cut back his operation when the money was tight.  Got rid of the freeloaders.  He came full circle in life.  I hope I can do that.
  Bottom line:  If you are a fan, you will love this set.  If you are new to Waylon, you will be looking for more.
  Fantastic CD and DVD.


title: We Were There !

text: we were there when this was recorded....how many artists get better with age ?This one does,his arrangements even of familiar hits are different every time you see him.This isn't an Elvis running so fast through his oldies the band couldn't even keep up,this man is a musician.


title: Four Stars

text: Good condition!


title: An overlooked gem

text: This is from a truly classic period in Clifton's career. Not only was Clifton deserving of his crown, but this band was superb. Here, the band is essentially the same as on Bogalua Boogie, perhaps his best album. This one is on that level.


title: Too many solos from the band

text: Phillip is terrific, as always, but this one suffers from "let's all take solos on all the songs". For me, it would be far better to feature the star more (or the same, actually) and reduce the solos of the band. For example, feature the piano on a couple, saxes on a couple, etc. I love Phillip, and have since I first heard him circa 1980, but there are many better albums. For a true fan, grab it anyway and enjoy; from a critic, it is not the most focused.


title: Great Value Package; CD Pressing is Shoddy

text: While it's great to have 20 Cal Tjader albums from the 50s and early 60s on 10 CDs, there is one issue. In the package I purchased, CD 3 skips, rendering the last tracks unlistenable.


title: must have Peggy Lee

text: if you even like Peggy Lee you should listen to this album I heard this growing up both my father and my uncle really liked her i have always loved her enough said long live Peggy Lee


title: if you like old organ music must have

text: I have had this record in my collection for many years off and on had always been a favorite of mine I love old organ music and this is the best.


Very talented, unique-styled, and funny comedians. They are a classic team.


title: Eight years before reviewing

text:
It took me since this album first came out ( 2005 ) until now ( dec-2013 ) to write a review. Being a fan ever since his first album playing every instrument himself, now finding Dave being backed with a great band.
Anyway, this album kinda grew on me. With the "tail part " being my favourite CD at first to a full appreciation of both "Horns & Tail ".

Ofcourse I must mention my favourite track "Virginia moon " with Norah Jones which is loved even by my parents and other people who are not into rock at all.( imagine the contrast of reaction everytime when I let them hear the rockside of Dave,...kills me everytime..lol ). And the other "Razor " which I haven't quite figured out yet. It's a dark kind of ballad, maybe even scary. I can't place it because it's like a painting of which I can't keep my eyes of because it catches you but you can't really explain why...so you just keep on looking & looking.


title: Puts the OOOH in ukulele!!!

text: This is a tremendous offering!  Ellia Bisker shows her mastery of the ballad  with these 12 selections. All of the songs possess fresh, inventive lyrics and the arrangements are subtle and extremely effective.  Best by far are the first two titles, CAN'T STOP THINKING and LUCKY TO BE HERE both songs about troubled relationships and while CAN'T has a country feel;LUCKY is evocative of MOBY. Other nice selections are the country-ish TEARS THAT I'VE CRIED; UNLUCKY IN LOVE: a torch song reminiscent of the 1920's; the title track which calls to mind a folksy, sea shanty; the sensuous SAFETY IN NUMBERS, and the warm, THIS LITTLE SONG.<br />  Ms Bisker and engineer/musician/co-arranger Tim Bohan have produced a quiet, but engaging and original offering that while featuring Ms Bisker's beautiful ukulele accompaniment and most pleasant voice, also showcases her excellent sense of humor (the final cut, UKULELE LOVE SONG, iterates just about every cliche about love conceived)and her imaginative use of lyrics. It is a joy to hear a selection of songs that entice the listener (much like the Sirens encountered by Ulysses)instead of beating him over the head.  In a day when so many albums are over produced, saturation marketed, and multitracked to infinity, SIREN SONG by SWEET SOUBRETTE is a sound for sore ears. Ukulele lovers rejoice! You will love this one! These songs will convert any non-lovers of the uke! What's next, SWEET SOUBRETTE!


title: Almost always lists names of songs

text: Good service and quality


title: Disappointment

text: Secret Garden is a favorite group of mine. It has been awhile since they have had a new album ,so Dreamcatcher was a welcome addition to their three previous albums. This album is a great disappointment as it is simply a compilation of tracks from the earlier disks,with the addition of only one new song listed as a "bonus track",which is not even up to their standards.If you already own the other three I would not advise buying this,but if you are not familar with Secret Garden this is a very good introduction to them,as it does contain the best of their previous work.


title: Great composer, great music

text: Was lucky to see her name mentioned in a different artist's interview. They were spot on, this is great (jazz) orchestra music you are otherwise never going to hear. This is great, and buy Thompson Feilds too, it's better still!


title: Solid Hunter offering a Harris-Vibraphone showcase

text: If you know Charlie Hunter's work you know what to expect.  Solid guitar work, doing magic with 8 strings to fill like a B3 organ.  Never (rarely?) over the top showy for guitar work.  The focus is the compositions and they give wide birth for Stefon Harris to showcase excellent vibraphone playing across the album.  Beyond Hunter, for the rest of the rhythm section you have Amendola's drum work that is always highly praise worthy and Santos providing additional percussion.  Probably the strangest feature of this work is the packaging!  The red eye'd clown surrounded by flaming stars suggests to me content that would be a bit more challenging listen to than what this smooth jazz product delivers. Yes these players are all mostly accomplished stars on their instruments, and they play it safe and straight forward on this offering.


title: At his BEST!!!

text:
I was living there at the time of this concert but did not attend.  I wish there was a DVD because
I saw the concert on TV.  It was Yves Montand, the original.  The songs he sang were very well chosen.
Better than seeing him in a silly film.  Pure and simple.....a French man.


title: Great series of love songs

text: great listening, love songs, always find new love songs on this series that I have never heard


title: Five Stars

text: A superb collection of love songs. Love this series, own everyone that comes out.


title: Five Stars

text: love this series of love songs


title: This is a wonderful album.

text: This music truly takes you on a journey. Combining Spanish and African influences. The album feels like a concept album where each song leads to the next. And they’re good! This is a hidden gem that you’re lucky to find. One of those special albums that are stars in your collection.


title: Billie Holliday with a prettier voice

text: Beverly Kenney died much too soon. She hated the rock and roll of the late 50s.  We will never know how she would have sung "Yesterday" or "Golden Slumbers."


title: But don't waste your money on the Japanese SACDs

text: This is the greatest of all Tristan recordings - the greatest conductor, the greatest Isolde (even if she was at the end of her fabulous career), the most fascinating Tristan (better than Vickers and easier to take on the nerves), and a supporting cast that more than supports the three primary reasons for buying this recording. But if you already have the most recent EMI releases [[ASIN:B00005NW0D Tristan Und Isolde]] or [[ASIN:B0001E8C14 Tristan Und Isolde]],don't bother spending all that money on the Japanese SACDs. Unlike the case of the Rome Ring cycle, where the Japanese SACDs are far superior to the EMI releases available here, in the case of the Tristan recording there is hardly any difference in sound. So go with the standard EMI release or investigate the Naxos release [[ASIN:B0001N9ZA2 Richard Wagner Tristan und Isolde (FurtwÃ¤ngler) (1952)]] or go further and check out the Pristine Classical release, which has the finest sound of all releases of this great recording. And the Pristine costs much less than these SACDs, though still expensive.


title: A powerful interpreter and technician, Berman is almost completely ...

text: A powerful  interpreter and technician, Berman is almost completely forgotten now.  He should not be.  The Rocks 3rd was one of his strongest. Abadio is superb in leading an outstanding London orchestra in accompaniment.


title: Original Bob

text: I'm not the one to review this sort of thing, as I love everything Dylan does.


title: Brandi Carlisle is the BEST!

text: Brandi Carlisle is the BEST!!!


title: Five Stars

text: great live album.


title: Boring

text: Very Boring no change-up no variety


title: A one-of-a-kind experience to get ahold of

text:
Being that Carole King's memorable Carnegie Hall performance established her as an earnest and eager singer-songwriter, it proved to be just the concert that gave her confidence to perform on stage and gave us, the listeners, the confidence through her lyrics to cherish life, love, and friendships. Without a doubt she lived the motto, "practice, practice, practice", the saying that many people profess is important to play in Carnegie. And her BBC performance with James Taylor as well as the Living Room Tour highlighted those songs and her as a musician.

With all of those concerts mentioned in great respect, this one goes by two names: Carole King's "Fit For a King" and "California Concert". Both versions, bootlegged, contains the same performance but has different jackets. This plants you right into a bar stool in LA's Troubadour in May of 1971 in front of a lovely and young Carole King, backed later on by Danny Kootch on guitar and Charley Larkey on Bass. You might have been lucky and gotten a chance to sit next to a young James Taylor; which I might add that this was the concert where he first fell in love with "You've Got a Friend", so much as the want to cover it. You definetly hear Carole at her prime, at first sounding a little nervous, but slowly  as she performs songs from Writer, her first solo album, Tapestry, and at the moment, unreleased songs to be released at a later time on Music (December 1971). If your ears are thirsting for a rare and different treat, then if can get ahold of this (sometimes here on Amazon, eBay), buy it (which is a must for true Carole King fans), plop it into your record player, and let the good times roll.


title: Five Stars

text: Classic right wing street punk! Fast delivery as well.


title: Prime 80s electro collection!

text: I bought this set primarily to get quality extended versions of Propaganda's "Dr. Mabuse" and the E.S.H. version of "Watch Out" by Doctor's Cat, but there's not a single filler track on the entire album! It's all got that intense 80s electro power--melodic and dark, but incredibly infectious. You really get blown away by the creativity of these artists and producers in their extended versions, which allowed them to explore their styles much deeper than can often be conveyed in a radio edit. Love the dub version of Steel Mind's "Bad Passion" and the timelessness of Anzilotti/Munzig/Vath classic "Time Operator" by Off. You will love this unusual collection.


title: THE BEST ROCK GROUP FROM PERU

text: THE BEST ROCK GROUP FROM PERU. TWO PERFET CDS.<br />IM WAITING 10 YEARS FOR THIS NEW PRODUCTIOS. ITS OK. THANK YOU


title: Five Stars

text: Great Irish music!


title: Five Stars

text: Love the Music!


title: Strangers in a strange land...

text: Two solid Cliff & The Shadows albums in one handy package! 1962's "32 Mins.." is probably best remembered for the group's faithful and dynamic version of the Jerry Lee Lewis classic "It'll Be Me". Like the last few Cliff albums, it's a mixture of rocking Shadows tracks and lush orchestral numbers with Cliff backed by producer Norrie Paramor's studio orchestra. Unlike those previous albums, Cliff's singing is self-assured and he knocks theses standards out of the park. I would've preferred a little more Shadows on this particular record (they get 6 songs while Norrie gets 8...which is why I docked this two-fer a star) but the string-laden cuts are a step up from what we got on 1959's "Listen To Cliff". The missing link between "32 Mins.." and "When In Spain" is the "Summer Holiday" soundtrack. I guess some of that holiday flavor rubbed off when it came time to record 1963's "When In Spain". I was NOT looking forward to this album but found it to be the big surprise on this package. The Shadows turn in some incredible arrangements and Cliff navigates these Spanish language songs with ease. These particular reissues seem fiendishly hard to find nowadays, so if you run across it for a good price on Amazon, it's a recommended purchase.


title: BEST BRAHMS

text: Brahms always stood apart from the fads and trends of his time to fashion a music independent of history and based on a sublime inner logic. I think his Symphony No.3 (from 1883) and glorious No.4 (1885) are among his choicest offerings. Beautiful performances, ample sound and well balanced. Like his walks through the woods around Vienna, these works always refresh the spirit! A paragon cd to be sure!


title: Essential Sibelius

text: Paavo Berglund really is one of the great Sibelius interpreters, and these, two of my favorite Sibelius works, receive superb treatment! The recording is even and well-balanced and these performances stack up well with some of the other greats like Von Karajan and Sir Colin Davis. An absolute must if you love Sibelius!


title: He's better without lyrics

text:
A few months back I admitted to not really being a believer in Jneiro Jarel.  This despite the fact that a gang of people whose opinions I respect co-sign for him.  I made the argument that he was an incredible producer and a sub-par lyricist.  On his solo album that came out earlier this year, the latter drug down the former with horrendous results.  I don't know if I can claim credit for this, but I'm glad to announce that this is an instrumental album... and it's incredible.

This is Jneiro Jarel doing what he does best:  making music based in jazz and blues instrumentation.  It's hip-hop or as close to hip-hop as instrumental music can be, but the sensibility of the horns, vibes, etc. is from the older forms.

And make no mistake; this album is not like most instrumental albums.  It's not tracks waiting for vocals.  These are complete compositions lacking nothing.  Going even further, Jneiro's music gets better in the absence of vocals.  With no concerns over fitting lyrics, he is able to fully indulge his musicality.  The result is extraordinary and brings me around in the Jneiro Jarel debate.  As long as he doesn't start rapping again.

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title: Five Stars

text: Excellent find for a good price!  Seller shipped quickly and item arrived in condition described at time of sale.


title: Great.

text: Good Album, cd came in perfect condition, no skips.


title: I love this song.

text: I have it,  but its old tape that I have and I need a new one. I have sang this song in the past. but my tape is old and need a new one.


title: THIS is the Sonics!!!

text: Awesome box set includes the Sonics first two LP's in EXACT repro artwork and labels plus a 3rd disk of rarities and singles from the same era. The LP's are high quality pressings on 180 gram vinyl and sound AMAZING! As much as I love Norton Records this box set BLOWS AWAY their Sonics reissues!


title: Nice collection

text: This Compilation Released With Mojo With Their Magazine, Is A fine collection Of Some Obscure And Not So Obscure Tracks The Highlight of Which Is Most Likely Muddy Waters Rollin Stone along with Richie Haven's "High Flyin' Bird", And Hank Williams "Lost Highway"


title: Pure percussion, pure enjoyment

text: I was drawn to this release by Bill Bruford's name and was not disappointed by my purchase. Pete Lockett is a world-class percussionist who gathered together other able colleagues to produce this CD. For all you curious Bruford fans, Bill appears on roughly half the tracks and spends most of that time behind his kit.<br />The CD's rhythmic explorations vary between direct attacks and gentle, almost hypnotic, soundscapes. Expect a lot of Indian/Eastern rhythms here. It's a great record for shuffle play, and stands well on its own as a background "soundtrack". Still, there is much here that rewards direct and intentional listening. If you like all percussive instrumental albums (ala Mickey Hart's Planet Drum and its kind), then you will fully enjoy this offering, and eagerly await a Pete Lockett's Network of Sparks 'Two'.


title: Five Stars

text: Good cd love it


title: It is a wonderful compilation to have for anyone to have some of ...

text: It is a wonderful compilation to have for anyone to have some of the best of George's work, but the prices ranging from $800-$1000 is outrageous!


title: Three Stars

text: I would only recommend this for someone who just began to show interest in Asia's music.


title: Be careful...

text: Advice from Steve Howe himself: "If it doesn't have Yes's traditional logo, we didn't sign for it." Don't let me or him stop you; i mean, it could be a good compilation, but because it doesn't have a traditional Yes logo, odds are, it is a knockoff, not an official Yes release.


title: A lost treasure

text:
"Marinka" is based on the Mayerling incident (the 1889 murder-suicide -- if it /was/ a murder-suicide -- of Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria-Hungary and Baroness Mary Vetsera, his 17-year-old mistress), which you'd think would be unpromising material for a musical -- but Frank Wildhorn has a new show based on the same story, so who's to say? This 1945 version at least provides a happy ending; I don't know about Wildhorn's.

Emmerich Kálmán was probably the greatest operetta composer of the 20th century. He had his greatest hits in the teens and twenties, but might well have had more if he had not been a Jew living in Austria. As a celebrity, he was, unlike many other Jews, permitted entry into the United States, where he spent the forties. After his nearly finished "Miss Underground", a musical about the French Resistance, had to be abandoned when the lyricist, Lorenz Hart (yes, /that/ Lorenz Hart) died, he turned to "Marinka". The show had a respectable run, although some reviewers thought it was in bad taste to do a show about Austria so soon after the war.

There is no original cast album (something that in 1945 had only recently been invented). This recording, the first, apart from a few songs recorded separately, was made recently by the Operetta Foundation. Many roles are doubled, and the orchestra is replaced by two pianos. Some dialog is included, but not enough to follow the plot without the liner notes.

In some ways, this recording ended up as a trial run of the Ohio Light Opera production of summer, 2008. That version is expected to be released in a year or two on a DVD, but you might want to get this one, anyway. The OLO version had much of the book rewritten, and one song got a massive rewriting in the name of political correctness. On the other hand, the OLO has an orchestra. Anyway, at the time of writing, this CD is the only version available.


title: Mesmerizing

text: Mesmerizing to say the least. I, at first, did not like the album, that is until I listened to it back to back. Do NOT skip between tracks, or you'll kill the entire feel for the album. The only way to sum this would be to fall backwards into a fever daydream, and rub hallucination onto your skin (Koja, The Cipher 1991) which will equate pure gloom or happiness. Make it what you wish.


title: Back In The Day

text: This was a first and only album by them if not mistaken. I bought it back in the mid eighties while still in grad school. What got my attention was the Maze artist Phillip Woo and Billy Johnson who were with the group. This repsents quality musicianship. I lost my 1970's-1980's music collection throughdivorce, relocation etc. and wish I had all this back, man. Probably close to 1500 qalbums and cassettes. Dinosaur, right? This album is one of the "ones that got aweay".


title: The ultimate Ubar Tmar collection

text:
Ubar Tmar is a unique genius in the world of psychedelic music.  An absolute master of his craft, his music just bends your mind properly.  This Ubarpedia Contains three CDs, each one encompassing a different era pf his music.  There is nothing weak here, this is a collection all serious fans of Goa/Psytrance/Psychedelia in general should own.

10/10


title: Five Stars

text: Great


title: For T&S vinyl freaks only....

text: I would  recommend this to all T&S fans, butwill limit it to only serious collectors due to the cost. You can probably buy these songs on itunes or check out footage of the event on youtube. There is nothing included besides these songs, which T&S fans will lament, because we love our girls' banter. But if you want your collection complete, or want to start your first trip into vinyl land, here is the ticket. The record is aqua blue and the photo is gorgeous. I wish it were a poster.


title: Beautiful Eyes CD is AMAZING

text: This is the greatest item i have ever bought....I was practically crying when it came in the mail! Not only is it an exclusive collectors item, but its only 20 bucks! I have been stalking this item on ebay for almost 3 years straight, and it was always over $70!!!!! So i jumped up and down screaming when i saw it was $20 here. Take advantage of this deal people!!! before its too late! Anyways, i just love the music quality and the dvd is amazing. Its 100% legit too...no fakes on here. Great purchase, and came a week later and there was only like $2 shipping! Get this...if you are a true swift fan like i am then this purchase will change your life forever.


title: Thank you

text: Liked


title: What Can I Say?

text: Nothing is better than a guy with a Great Voice and Talent playing Acoustic!  Well worth the Price!  Pick it Up!


title: Weathered

text: Creed's last studio album to date. Another successful album, not as successful as Human Clay, but still a great album. It starts off with "Bullets", which is one of their best and most heaviest songs. Great guitar riffs and some good solos in this album. I know a lot of people laughed at Creed and made fun, but in the end, they had the last laugh. Great Job Guys.


title: Shipped fast!

text: Perfect!


title: brothers four - lennon/mcarthney

text: this is the best album of brothers 4


title: The Glory That Was Greece, The Grandeur That Was Strauss

text: Just listened to this recording on the radio program "Sunday Night Opera", WHRB 95.3 FM Cambridge/Boston, and it was a wonderful experience. This is a beautiful work which deserves transfer to CD, and thus a wider audience. This is a serious work, the mature Strauss at his best. The singing and playing are marvelous. It's always good to rediscover a forgotten musical gem. The story, from the Trojan cycle, recounts the episode when the glorious Helen and her husband, "tawny haired", Menelaus are stranded in Egypt during their return from fallen Troy to Sparta. I wish I still had my old record player!


title: Mejor eleccion

text: Si pueden importarlo desde Espana, no perderan el esfuerzo, aca hay temas qu eson verdaderas joyas, mas los conocidos del  Cd Guapa,  hay  muy buenos temas que por diversos motivos no  vieron la luz en el momento en  que fueron hechos, pero mustran  al grupo en un formato muy especial,  el discon es excelente, bien producido y con  el sonido que los hace caracteristicos!


title: This cd has the best Abba songs on it!

text: Great songs!


title: The price

text: The sound is music to the ears.. quick service. I loved it!


title: Classic !

text: The BEST Broadway cast album EVER !


title: The most beautiful CD I own.

text: Just incredible! There is nothing like it on the market today. Six stars!!!


title: Music to bring back memories.

text: Didn’t care for the group then, whole new appreciation for it now!


title: rare and precious

text: Songs few have heard and no one should miss out on! These recordings are only glossed over but represent Valli and the Seasons bridge between their two hit making careers. And they didn't record duds (well, maybe the Wonder Who songs but NO ONE remembers those fondly). I have the Chameleon LP and was gratified to find this on CD presenting an overview of their time on Motown... I highly recommend this to any fan of the Four Seasons!


title: Loretta's genesis

text: Songs from the very beginning of a music genius' career. Loretta has left these mortal plains, but her music scales the heavens in its pure simple clarity. This collection takes us to the inception of her stardom, paving the way for her stellar career as a trailblazer in so many ways. God bless you, Loretta, and bless BACM for making these performances accessible to us all.


title: CLASSIC

text: Haven't heard most of these before. Those I do know I only have on 78s. This is a terrific country novelty collection and I am blessed to find it!!!


title: Buy it on iTunes

text: I received a CD-R copy with only 10 tracks! No bonus songs, no remixes, nothing!


title: One of the most beautiful instrumental pieces that I own; addictive Middle Eastern style piece.

text: One particular track is probably the most beautiful instrumental song that I have ever appreciated.


title: Printed Signature! Even ordered from Van's website!

text: I ordered my copy directly from the Van Morrison website. Like many of the reviewers, I spent the bucks to buy the "signed" edition simply to add it to my collection. I was disappointed when the signature was on a blow-in card. Now reading the reviews that it is printed is very upsetting. But, looking at mine with a hand microscope I have to agree that it is printed. There is a bold outline around the signature and no difference in transparency when lines cross. I didn't expect much from the music and I wasn't disappointed, I didn't get much music. But this signature scam is ... well ... a scam!


title: Piano Classics

text: I am a classical musician, and I really enjoy listening to the classics played well on the piano.  This CD is very good.


title: Classical Musician

text: I love this CD.  I am a classical  pianist, and I really enjoy listening to people who can REALLY play!


title: Great CD

text: I purchased the CD to replace the original cassette tape that I had gotten as a gift in 1999 or so. I loved the tape and as time does all things, it wore some and then got lost.  The CD replaced it and it brings back many good memories of my weekend drives while stationed in Alaska.


title: Satire

text: I'm parched


title: Well worth the while.

text: It's great. Not missing out


title: Great Post-Metal Debut

text: Tides Within,besides having a great band name, play some great music. Coming across like an indie post-metal band similiar to Isis with occasional bursts of experimentation and a homegrown progressive slant, this is a great release for fans of the genre. Despite the fact that this disc is self-released, it is both well-packaged and produced; with some interesting and evocative art. The production is worth mentioning- for a debut self-released album, it is unusually polished, while retaining a raw, live feel. Recommended, if you can find it!


title: Positively Q

text: I enjoyed it tremendously!!!!!


title: Wonderful!

text: Love this album! I really like the messages in these songs. Quite encouraging and powerful. Many of them are about the miracles of Jesus. Keith Green is a backup singer in this album, which is a bonus for me. The only real reason why I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because at first the cassette didn't work.


title: Five Stars

text: Great cd, great condition.


title: Good service

text: They sent me just what I wanted at a reasonable price!


title: Instrumental

text: I disliked this CD.  It is not karoake.  Not the songs I was looking for.  I would not recommend this CD.


title: The Daystar Singers and Band on the Album "Overcome"

text: Because its an awesome worship album, bringing you right into the Presence of GOD. All the Daystar singers... you can hear and feel their emotion toward GOD as they sing and at this point we are all worshiping Him together! I love that! Very anointed!


title: Low quality to make a $

text:
Having attended this concert and also having heard the source recording, I must say this package and its ‘quality’ is horrible and is an insult to the memory of Jeff and his music.  Homemade cuts, digital dropouts, source background noise, among other issues, I’m sorry to see someone would go to these lengths  just to make a buck off of a sacred evening.

 If this is your only source to get an idea of how incredible an evening this concert was, then by all means get out of it what you can.  I can’t say that I blame you.  But I would ask folks to reconsider the idea of giving these sham artists your hard earned money.  Really, Don’t give the scheisters a dime

Irony:  LeftField Media (now Urban Expositions) steals an FM Broadcast,  edits and resells as their own product with a warning label of copyright infringement if Rerecorded or rebroadcast.

 LeftField Media should be ashamed of themselves


title: HIGHLY UNDERRATED CD, INDEED

text: I am really not sure what people are thinking when they rate this CD at 1 star out of 5. They must either don't like dance music, had unmet expectations about Gloria returning to her 80's music roots, are simply into a different dance rhythm, beat, of whichever the case may be, or God knows what else. Excluding one or two songs, this is an excellent party/dance music CD. I bet those who love to dance, like myself, can't control their feet when listening to the song "Wepa," one of the best songs in Gloria Estefan's latest work.


title: Good foot stomping, heart pumping music

text: Fun, foot-tapping, hand clapping music as well as beautiful and unforgettable ballads of love.


title: Music for your mission!

text: Music such as this helps me to create an exotic world filled with adrenaline-filled adventure in my writing. This music was perfect!!!


title: Five Stars

text: Excellent album. Better than the one I had in Vietnam. Packed like an album should.


title: Three Stars

text: Like the music, but was disappointed in the recording.


title: Enya CD

text: I absolutely love this CD. Her unique type of arrangement of music is phenomenal. I enjoy listening to it to help me relax.


title: not what expected

text: wasnt happy with the songs.


title: Awesome!

text: I really didn't like their music at first, but its grown on me and now I they are my favorite Chinese band.  I recommend any of their cds.


title: A great bedtime story!  10 stars!

text: My daughters have listened to this story at least once a week or so for over a year now -- sometimes 2 or 3 nights in a row.  It's a cute, funny, entertaining story but it's given the kids a few things to think about, too.  The dramatic voice acting is perfect for the age range.  It's not too long, either; under 45 minutes.  If I could give "The Princess and the Pigs" 10 stars, I would!


title: My favorte instrumental tracks of any music ever.

text: One of the most monumental reproduction of these immortal songs, sings Abdel Halim himself released them. Abdel Halim songs brought to life again with excellent musicians and excellent sound production. The tracks are instrumental versions of the songs played on Kanoon.<br />The album delivers an excellent sample of the finest oriental music with a happy rhythm and atmosphere.


title: wonderful

text:
I cannot recommend this reading highly enough. Chung is not just a Messiaen master. He is really a fine conductor overall, especially during this time of his career.

The recording is excellent as are all of the Chung recordings that I own.


title: Very average

text: I was very disapointed with this cd. It is generally considered to be one of Le Orme's best, but I find it stagnant. I will say the vocalist is wonderful. He has a beautiful and expressive voice. However, musically I found the songs mundane and pedestrian. The biggest problem is that they just don't go anywhere. I kept expecting some kind of tempo change, or solo, or something, and it just never happened. Maybe if I put it away and try it again later, but after several listens, I just don't feel anything from this one.


title: Five Stars

text: great cd set


title: Nice

text: Was not for me but for friend. She said it was in great condition.


title: A Great Addition To Any Christmas Collection

text: I've had this album as a download and now have it to add to my LP collection. These albums embody everything Christmas.


title: Great album, lazy CD

text: This product just the first disc of Trilogy (literally loads into the player as “Trilogy Disc 1”). If you’re looking for the original version w/ OG samples and recordings, you’ll be disappointed here.


title: G. Dubya.....Pardon Arthur Lee!

text: Where has this album been all my life? Folk-Rock with strings and horns, beautiful arrangements, strange chord progressions, and great lyrics from Arthur Lee and the late Bryan Maclean make this album an all time classic. The bonus tracks are ok but don't make the cut compared to the eleven album tracks. Just burn a copy with the first eleven songs, throw it in the Cd player, and let it repeat till infinity. Thanks Arthur & Co. for making a great album.<br />Does anyone know where to write Arthur Lee?


title: I bought this for a friend and did not know ...

text: I bought this for a friend and did not know that on the box of this CD, there was a price marker with 50c on it while I bought it for almost $15!


title: Love this music!

text: I came across this guy through a youtube recommendation. His near perfect rendition of "The Lies Of Handsome Men" sent me on a search for more of him. I am impressed with everything I found. I like his excellent blending of lesser know music with classics and he's pulled in some great voices to create some really good collaborations. Highly recommended CD.


title: Dangerous! Beware it nearly caught my HOUSE on fire!

text: This fryer seal did not seal the heat in turn it almost caught the fryer on fire. Thankfully I was there when this happened. Nuwave refused to replace the fryer FYI because I didnt buy it directly from the website and could not provide the receipt. That is my fault for not saving the receipt. Good Luck

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title: GREAT STUFF

text: Buy it if u can find it GREAT


title: Anthology

text: Well, I give 5 stars ONLY and ONLY for Free as a Bird, which stands along with Dear Prudence, Come Together and other great masterpieces... it is just amazing how they managed to create such a great song having just an old tape with Lennon singing!... Also Leave My Kitten Alone deserves some attention... surprising it wasn't on Please Please Me or With THe Beatles... the problem is that without these two songs the Anthology isn't worth a penny, for it is a compilation of early performances, some of them even featuring Pete Best, so if you feel like spending 30$ on some history, go ahead, for those who expect something new and of good quality, better find Free as a bird single and you wouldn't be dissapointed...


title: Idiotism

text: I would give this a zero.. pity can't do it, because this "music" can't be called music at all.. it's j ust lame and doesn't deserve your attention, trust me!


title: don't buy this...

text: definitely NOT Boards of Canada but some crappy disco....jerks.  keep away far far away. scum scum scum that's all folks


title: Really a Hard Energetic Rock Band Live!

text:
It was 1978 Starz reached their peak level with the COLISEUM ROCK recording. When I first heard the album I was amazed with groups like Yes, U.K., Queen, Styx and other bands to really appreciate the musical treasure that Starz was offering here, because its musical mature and solid rock tracks. Now I can tell that this is a GEM. So LIVE AT THE MOCAMBO is a must for the Starz fan. All the songs in "Live At The El Mocambo" are really energetic and delightfull with fast rhythmic tempos like Take me, Where will It End or Outfit, that shows the Hard/Pop side of the band with great musical hooks, hypnotic choruses with a sweet melodic treatment that make us feel joyfullness in more than a sense; like the first two albums of Boston, but with their own style.

It's A Riot, No Regrets and the instrumental Coliseum Rock brings the Heavy side with strong vocals and powerfull riff guitars with solos that were the a distinctive landmark in the Starz Sound in seventies. This recording is a MUST for the Rock listeners! I really recomend "Live At The El Mocambo", where you'll find the some (6) of the better tracks of the COLISEUM ROCK album played live with great feel & emotion... Good Luck!


title: The greatest 60's album without a doubt: Love's FChanges

text: Warning, get two of these cds to last your lifetime!!!!  This will be in repeat mode often!!!!!! Not being totally crazy over most 60's music except for the Beatles, Kinks, Hendrix, Doors,some Beach Boys, and a few others, this 1967 album by Aurther Lee and Love is 1967 in all it"s psychedelic glory with acoustic, horns, etc, but this is not your typical 60's psychedelic album, the songs are wonderfully written and catchy in a progressive sort of way, not poppy. Forever Changes is a complete out and out masterpiece that can not be touched.  A Lee and Love constructed these tunes while being in California and things going on.  Some of the lyrics make you think about the themes and reveal times of the 60's and what he was writing about and are fabulous.  I will not go into the songs but check out Alone Again Or, And More Again, Maybe the People, Live and let live, The good Humor, and the one and only You Set The Score. I feel that this album by Love may have started the progressive rock movement in some way because this has not been attempted before with the mix of instruments and production. It is about life, love, emotions, and the music is put together and produced in a way that I feel has not been recreated since as well as not sounding dated like some 60's music seems to sound.  So, if u heard about it and thought it was a one time listen 60's psychedelic thing, think no more and get the new wonderful remastered version, just beautiful, try some Love.  Please start your Love collection with Forever Changes cause being a masterpiece, the other albums of Love are good but no where near the bombastic and timeless Forever Changes, nothing changes in this milestone in rock!!!!


title: What a beautiful album!!!!

text: This is not a pop or a mainstream album, this music falls under the folk/prog/psych/symphonic range for those interested in progressive rock music.  The band is from Germany but vocals are in English from 1978.  The lead vocalist is a female and brings to mind early Renaissance at times but do not fully sound like that band.  The music concists of 5 tracks, Put on your Nightcap is a 15 minute stunner which features great moog, acoustic guitar and melodic lead guitar. The lyrics are very moving. The music is not involved, just symphonic and beautiful and at times, a bit melancholy.  The name of the band brings to mind the mood of the album, the fall season and fits well.  Being an older release from Germany, the sound is fantastic.  The 3 tunes in the middle are just as good but slightly lower then the fantastic opener.  The last tune brings us back to the first track's mood.  Try a little bit is more of the great symphonic melodic vocals, moogs, acoustic and electric guitars.  This is an essential release for progressive rock fans and can be compared to bands such as Spring, Renaissance, Mellow Candle, Novalis, Pentacle, Trees, Mellow Candle, Gracious, Cressida and Beggar's Opera.


title: Great Experience

text: Item arrived promptly and in excellent condition


title: NIN's weakest album

text: Like probably most fans I downloaded the album for free from nin.com.  Didn't really think too much about it as there weren't very many stand out songs on this album.  But after my friend and I went to see NIN open for Jane's Addiction here in Austin and the fact that the dvd was limited to 250,000 copies I decided to cave in and buy it.  These songs sound to generic and don't really go anywhere so they really don't have the NIN charm.  Some of these songs in my opinion sound too noisy and some just plain boring.  I have heard this album was written and recorded in 3 weeks and it really shows.  The album sounds unfocused and rushed where as his other albums Trent really took his time trying to perfect his work.  The only song I really like on here is 1,000,000 but even that one is not up to NIN standars.  After the masterpiece that was Year Zero I really didn't think Trent could top himself again.  I was even surprised when Year Zero was so great when I didn't think he had it in him to top his first 3 albums Pretty Hate Machine, Broken, and The Downward Spiral.  This cd is really only worth owning for the dvd which contains rehearsal footage of them playing 5 songs on this album.  The dvd is pretty cool but it's nothing I will watch very much since 1,000,000 is the only song I really like.  The show we saw I thought was good until he played stuff from this which I was bored by.  As for my friend, she thought most of the set was boring as she is not a NIN fan.  She was there strictly for Jane's Addiction who were also very good.


title: Mylon's best album ever

text: This one is Mylon's great 'comeback' album. A good mix of rock and southern flavored praise pop. If you like the 80's sound in general, and early Christian Rock - you may want to try this one.


title: A GREAT SONG WRITER

text: I SAW THIS GUITAR PLAYER ON A CHRISTIAN TV PROGRAM AND FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS SONG HE WROTE TO ERIC CLAPTON AND I SEARCHED FOR OVER 9 YRS. TRYING TO FIND THIS SONG OR CD NO CHRISTIAN STORES HAD IT NO BIBLE BOOK STORES HAD IT [I LITERALLY SEARCHED FROM MICH.TO SOUTH CAROLINA] AND NO LUCK BUT THEN ONE DAY I LOGGED ON TO AMAZON AND TYPET IT IN AND TODAY I FINALLY HAVE IT [THE LORD SAYS THAT GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT] THANK YOU AMAZON...


title: Another brilliant recording of Leonard Cohen

text: Always amazing


title: Little tweak make BIG difference!

text: I've heard, purchased, read and attended MANY seminars on PD before...many of which were VERY GOOD! However, Noah's "missing ingredient" of "questions", is the little tweak that makes a HUGE difference. I'm loving the series!


title: Indescribably peaceful serene piano music

text: I bought this tape ages ago at Walmart and somehow had lost it. For years wanted to find it but didn't know the name. Was able to find and buy the CD online after actually praying for help--it meant that much to me. The first composition, Crystal Dreams, is my personal favorite, building then climaxing between 6-min and 7-min mark. But entire cd is very very good. Unpretentious simple music that is really touching. I love David Lanz' album Beloved. This album, at least Crystal Dreams, surpasses the peaceful feeling one gets when listening to Beloved.[[ASIN:B000005P6Y Beloved: A David Lanz Collection]]


title: Lindsey's changed.

text:
And I can't stress how amazing that is. Where's the interest in 3 albums that all sound the same? This album is definitely a direction that some fans are bound to dislike (that is, more vocals). However, this album is, regardless of some opinions, a carefully crafted, beautifully made, exquisite album. Each track is unique, yet clearly carries along the common theme of the album and aides in conveying her final goal.

Overall, a unique and wonderful album showcasing Lindsey's growth and message.


title: Absolutely Stunning

text:
This 2004 Mini-Album by Hayley Westenra is absolutely superb. It contains 5 tracks, every single one being exquisite. The first, "Wuthering Heights (New Version)" is the same version as on the US release of her debut album, "Pure." This version, however, wasn't released anywhere else except this CD. Next is "Pokarekare Ana (New Version)." This is the beautiful version of the same song on "Pure" substitutes the majestic Maori choir in the middle of the song in favor for a much gentler,calmer vocalese bridge. Next is "Hine e Hine (Acoustic Version)." This version of the song, also originally included on "Pure" strips away the orchestral backing and Maori speaking part in favor of simplicity: just Hayley and a solo acoustic guitar. Next to last is "Away In A Manger," the traditional Christmas carol. This beautiful song was also released as part of several different special editions of "Pure." Finally is "Never Say Goodbye," the exact same track as included on "Pure." This song acts as a perfect closer for this mini-album, leaving you with a sense of closure and peace, but still wishing there was more.

All in all, a beautiful sample of Hayley's work, and a wonderful addition to any listeners' collection.


title: A Great Single!

text: I found out about this single through Hayley Westenra, who is one of the main artists in this recording. I have to say, this is probably my favorite version out of all the Beatles' covers I've heard. Not only that, but it's for charity, to help children in need! I would recommend it to anyone I know. :)


title: Five Stars

text: Very pleased with condition of product. Enjoyed it very much.


title: very pleased with product

text: Enjoyed record much. Very minimal surface noise. A rare treasure. Thanks 4 the timely shipment.


title: Good soft music

text: I like the cd.  Very peaceful. Something I can listen to. I got another cd by him. Has some of the same songs.


title: Great music

text: This CD is great! I lost my cassette tape to this. I wanted an updated version. So great to have my music back.


title: Wonderful

text: Wonderful production... One of my favourite cd's. I advise "Como amigos". The italian version is even better.


title: Great Album. Excelente.

text: This was a present for my mother and she loved it. The songs are great.


title: Good enough to have it in the cd player for more than a day

text: Except for 3 or 4 tracks this album is sick. I'm glad I bought it just for the exclusive Technical Itch track. Other Tracks like " Hands around my throat" by  Death in Vegas , Free Land*'s "Big Wednesday" ,Junkie XL's "Beauty never fades" and Layo and Bushwackas "Blind Tiger" are also as a electronic music aficionado a sublime mixture of different styles done right. For once the matrix producers had some good music backing up the visuals. Although I'm a big fan of the original matrix but lets admit it, Reloaded and Revolutions sucked !!! The Animatrix with the original Matrix are together one of the best pieces of sci-fi ever thought up.


title: To some it may be ugly but this is the true debut album of Pantera

text:
For those who don't know about Pantera, this was the band that Dimebag Darrell was in (even though on this album and the next 3 80s albums he was called by his real name Darrell Abbott). They started out as a KISS wanna be metal band because the whole band were huge KISS fans. So I am going to tell this story by explaining this album, the review and then going on all the way to the final album "Reinventing The Steel."

This was the true debut album of Pantera. For those of you who are new to the band or just simply heard of Pantera, are only familiar with the 90s albums and Reinventing the Steel, but they go all the way to 1981. So this album had all the glam metal that KISS started. This album has some really good songs but most of them you have to pay attention to the instruments because the lyrics are just lame. The best song on this entire album is it's title track, Metal Magic, which is more thrashy than any other song on this record. The problem with this album (and the other albums with the band's first vocalist Terry Glaze) is that most of these songs are mostly about what most 80s hair/glam metal bands would sing about: Girls, Making Love, being a couple, etc.

So this would only be for the true hardcore Pantera fan or simply a collector. Otherwise, you should not bother. if you are interested in seeing what the band was like before they were big, try going on youtube.com and type in a song from the 80s albums and you be the judge.


title: Fusion Ambiant Atmospheric

text: Jim Bartz clearly places himself in what I would call the Fusion movement in America of the mid to late 90s.  Other artists would include Air Craft's "So Near So Far", Giles Reeves "Nothing Is Lost" and Elements, with Mark Egan and Danny Gotlieb.  Great artists who have mastered electronic instruments. Jim Bartz is in my opinion the most creative and spacial of all of them. Wow, what a master compositor.  You will not regret experiencing "Pictures of Earth + Space". This album is truly an example of the human species at its greatest potential.


title: Can not get it to play on anything. Not ...

text: Can not get it to play on anything.  Not the car,Not on the intercom, not on a new cdmps player. Do not plan to trturn it.  Also trouble with another cd from you


title: Excellent Design for cover

text: I like Big Pink, and I like that they released these tracks on Vinyl. The overall sound was less "warm" than I would've expected. Maybe the sound engineer wasn't well versed in how to make a vinyl track sound exceptional. That said, there is nothing wrong with the sound. It's great! This is a great collector's sleeve. Besides the beautiful photograph the details are embossed into the sleeve. Definitely striking design! The recording is playback at 45 rpm, so be sure your turn table can handle it. This import was well worth the price.


title: One of the greatest unknown albums of our time

text: The previous review does an excellent job of describing this album.  I only add tis for the sake of brevity.  While not everyone will appreciate this album, it is an amazing piece that brings a wide group of styles together to form something truly unique. Indovina is a remarkable poet - "for love, at once my shield, and terror, destination and cause for living today, and wanting to die tomorrow. Why is my whole life spent chasing my demise?". From the first time I heard this album, I've felt it was one of the most powerful I'd heard, and 20 years on, it remains so.


title: promising prog metal

text: This progressive metal band is a bit hard to characterize, with a fairly unique sound. Probably the closest comparison I can think of is the French band Nemo, but there's some resemblance to early Pain of Salvation. The music is complex and technical, without being overindulgent. The songwriting is generally fairly strong. I think the vocals sound a bit thin in places, and the singer's voice takes a bit of getting used to, but otherwise this is an enjoyable album from a promising new band.


title: Not bad, but could've been better

text: This DVD spans Lana Lane's career, with songs from all her albums. The music is decent and the band technically proficient, but the performance comes across as a bit uninspired for the most part. The picture and sound quality are mediocre, though in all fairness the budget for the DVD probably wasn't that high (though there are other low budget concert DVDs with better picture and sound). One thing that annoyed me was that the picture was in 'letterbox' format, but my DVD player didn't recognize it as a widescreen picture, so you end up with a small rectangle in the middle of a widescreen TV unless you use the TV's zoom function (which tends to reduce the picture quality further) - if you're filming in widescreen, you should make it a proper widescreen DVD.


title: Thanks for a lot!

text:
Dear!
I'm in KOREA. Young Jun Kim. Just before CDs were delievered.
Very thank you for your mind.
Peaceful mind, peaceful civic free tenderness.
Solology were for me very good.
Sorrows tell me cleans and purity.
Stars tell me impotentials.
Good produce, goodness induced.
Good bye!
 Sincerely,

  Young Jun Kim


title: Five Stars

text: thanks for the cd!


title: Five Stars

text: thanks for the cd@


title: Heavy Metal Pink Floyd

text:
I'm not much of a Queensryche fan, at one point I was and quickly bought up all of their albums (save the EP and Hear in the Now Frontier), but quickly got bored with most of their material, yes, even "Operation: Mindcrime" (which seems like a adolecent rebelion album) and their Radio friendly "Empire", since I've never cared much for commercial stuff.
The story goes that after their commercial success with "Empire", Queensryche felt really lost, as if they'd reached their goal only to find that it wasn't really what they wanted, hence the dark thematic semi-concept album (at about the level you would call the average Rush album, like Counterparts, a concept album) that revolves around themes of incontentment and depression.
A friend of mine meantioned Promised Land, which he wasn't very much into at the time, but in my haste, I picked it up anyway, and I'm glad I did.  With a band that offers a totally new sound every album, like 'Ryche, you're often left wondering, "Why didn't they stick with this and develope off of this style?", to me, at least, this is the album they should have developed their style off of.  I keep thinking I'm going to hear other songs on other albums that remind me of this, as most bands don't just pick up a new style all at once, but aside from some tinges on O:MC and Empire, there is no Promised Land aside from Promised Land.
It's not the sort of album that I find myself putting in the player every other week, I tend to have PL binges when I rediscover it's incredible energy and extreme depth of sound.  I don't take fault in this, it's not an album for every mood or time in your life, and rediscovery only hightens it's amaizment.
A few weeks ago, I rediscovered this album after getting really into Pink Floyd, and realized the influence Floyd really have on this album.  In many ways, the title track could be a cross between Animals and A Momentary Lapse in Reason ("Just Another Movie" or the "New Machine" trilogy come to mind), if you close your eyes, Tate even sounds a bit like Gilmour, and it's got wailing sax and everything!  Other songs offer similar colors and moods.  "Disconnected" reminds me a lot of modern day Tool, but with a uniqueness all it's own... in fact, this song really comes out of the blue for 'Ryche, there's nothing else remotely like it. "I Am I" is probably the one that comes anywhere near sounding like "Disconnected", and has a lot of great hooks, as well as some infinitely deep production.  "Damage" is a highly overlooked track that has one of the heaviest bass riffs I've ever heard.  Some other great tracks include "One More Time Around" which is probably the most "Empire" sounding track on this album, and "Someone Else?" which has also recently been re-released in a full band version that is very cool, both versions are very good, and are very beautiful.  The only track that doesn't do it for me is "My Global Mind" in which some pretty terrible lyrics just get in the way, which is uncommon for Queensryche.
Now, I know that many diehard Queensryche fans don't hold this album very highly, and if you fit this description, you may or may not be pleased by it.  I contest to being a pretty big old school (as well as the new stuff) progressive rock fan, and this album fits right in there.  It isn't progmetal the way Dream Theater or Fates Warning are, it's much closer to early Marillion (as well as Brave) or, as I said earlier, a heavy metal version of Pink Floyd.
If you really like this album, I highly recommend the following, which include some similar qualities:
Tool - "Lateralus" or "Ænima"
Pain of Salvation - "The Perfect Element part 1"
Devin Townsend - "Ocean Machine: Biomech" or "Terria"
Pink Floyd - "A Momentary Lapse in Reason"
Marillion - "Clutching At Straws" or "Brave"
Fates Warning - "A Pleasant Shade of Gray"
Behind the Curtain - "'Till Birth Do Us Part"


title: Soundtrack of a Day

text: I absolutely love this CD.  Pixelh8 is not an artist I know tons about, but I really enjoy what I have heard.  I found out about him when I got interested in chip tunes and music made with game boys.  Hearing this kind of music really inspired me to want to make it!  And Pixelh8 was part of that inspiration.  This music is perfect for just about anything: driving, cooking, just laying back with the headphones on and chilling, or making love.  Although with sex it is a little weird because this kind of music will make you want to score points.  And that's just gonna get you in trouble.<br />This album is peppy enough to make you feel happy, and the sounds you associate with old school video games will just get those nostalgic juices flowing.  "Chocolate Milk" and "Super Fantatstic Turbo Magical 2 Player Love Game Adventure Call" are my two favorite songs.  So do yourself a favor and buy/order/download this right now.


title: Five Stars

text: love her voice!!! just wish "Brave Souls" was on here too; can't find it in cd form.


title: I love it!

text: Awesome prodcut, I love it!


title: Five Stars

text: This LPU 7 is really awesome, incredible sound from Linkin Park!


title: Awesome CD!

text: This is a beautiful CD.  I especially love "EVEN UNTO DEATH."  It is an awesome song.


title: Five Stars

text: Michael Card's voice is so beautiful and his Scripture is right on.


title: Five Stars

text: My wife just loves this CD, she listens to it all the time.


title: Five Stars

text: Great compilation of Anson. Includes both Sam Myers and Darrel Nulisch.


title: the songs were great. Although it's hard to pick any one song ...

text: There was some controversy  on who wrote the songs, you have to listen to the words.  Also, I was expecting more songs on this CD, but overall, the songs were great.  Although it's hard to pick any one song as my favorite off of each of his albums, Misconception is definitely my favorite off of this album.


title: Undiscovered Deluxe Edition

text: This is the Japanese version of Undiscovered that includes 2 bonus tracks. I'm sure you've alread heard this album if you're looking at the deluxe version, but if not, go read the reviews for the standars version as this is a review for the product itself. In addition to the 14 tracks, this version has 2 bonus tracks, Certifide and Crazy Love. Crazy Love is by far the stronger of the two, but Certifide is really good, too. Both songs could've easily replaced those 2 awful songs Incognito and Love You, Hate You that are on the standard edition. Along with the bonus tracks, this album contains an exclusive 30-something page booklet that contains a biography written in Japanese as well as lyrics for all of the songs, in both English and Japanese. This is definitely better than the standard version, but due to the pricing, I recommend it for die-hard fans only.

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title: Seller a great communicator and fast shipper!

text: DVD's are both for blue ray and non blue ray . High quality !


title: Where Has This Band Been!!!

text:
This was the question (this headline) and the answer was: not born. Not a bad song on the album -- proving the age and experience of the reviewer. The artist, Ty Curtis, might not know what an album even is, but he proves he knows his way around a guitar, and how to craft a song. This band has to be heard to believe. "Come On" opens the set, with an old-fashioned, foot-stomping blues tune, complete with harmonica--really fine harmonica. In "What Do I Know About Love," the narrator confesses what we all know about love: nothing. A completely different style from the first, but the song contains a beautiful bridge, exemplifying Curtis's songwriting skill. The diversity continues, but the talent of the lead man and the band remain throughout the album.

His albums may seem high-priced, but when you become hooked, you will understand that they are worth it.


title: Disappointed

text: I only listened to this once. His singing didn't grab me like it did when he was on American Idol. Maybe it was too processed instead of being from the heart.


title: Fun for the ears (for those who like this music)

text: Another lost LP, glad to find it on CD. Obvious precursor to later Kraftwerk efforts. Listened to LP many times when I first bought it, plan to continue listening many more times.


title: Five Stars

text: Completes my collection, replacing records with CDs.


title: Lots of upbeat tunes - great for walking

text:
TRACK LIST
1. PUMP UP THE JAM - TECHNOTRONIC
2. RHYTHM IS A DANCER - SNAP!
3. I'M TOO SEXY - RIGHT SAID FRED
4. WHERE DO YOU GO - NO MERCY
5. HERE WE GO, LET'S ROCK & ROLL - C+C MUSIC FACTORY
6. THE SIGN - ACE OF BASE
7. RUN AWAY - REAL MC COY
8. SUPERMODEL - RU PAUL
9. EVERYBODY EVERYBODY - BLACK BOX
10. BE MY LOVER - LA BOUCHE
11. ALL AROUND THE WORLD - LISA STANSFIELD
12. I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU - LONDONBEAT
13. BLUE (DA BA DEE) - EIFFEL
14. MACARENA (BAYSIDE BOYS REMIX) - LOS DEL RIO
15. C'MON N' RIDE IT (THE TRAIN) - QUAD CITY DJ'S
16. FINALLY (7" CHOICE MIX) - CE CE PENISTON


title: Some good tunes.

text:
TRACK LIST
1. Soul Man - Sam & Dave
2. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
3. Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
4. Respect - Aretha Franklin
5. Satisfaction - Otis Redding
6. Snatching It Back - Clarence Carter
7. Rome (Wasn't Built In A Day) - Arthur Conley
8. Pouring Water On A Drowning Man - Otis Clay
9. The Love Of My Woman - Darrell Banks
10. Cissy Strut - The Meters
11. B-A-B-Y - Carla Thomas
12. Groove Me - King Floyd
13. I Thank You - Sam & Dave
14. Rock Steady - Aretha Franklin
15. Hard To Handle - Otis Redding
16. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
17. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love - Wilson Pickett


title: Some good tunes.

text:
TRACK LIST
1. Who I Am - Jessica Andrews
2. Single White Female - Chely Wright
3. There Is No Arizona - Jamie O'Neal
4. Ashes By Now - Lee Ann Womack
5. Burn - Jo Dee Messina
6. To Be Loved By You - Wyonna
7. I Would Cry - Amy Dalley
8. Fallin' Out Of Love - Reba McEntire
9. Not Pretty Enough - Kasey Chambers
10.Timber, I'm Falling In Love - Patty Loveless
11.Mama He's Crazy - The Judds
12.How Do I Live - LeAnn Rimes
13.Wake Up Older - Julie Roberts
14.I Won't Say Goodbye - Katrina Roberts
15.With You - Lila McCann
16.On A Night Like This - Trick Pony
17.Are You Ever Gonna Love Me - Holly Dunn


title: 3 1/2 ***  Some pretty good covers

text: Disc 1:  BPMs range from 123-129.  Disc 2:  BPMs range from 128-146.  Disc 3:  BPMs range from 125-148.  Slower songs are good for warm-ups or choreography based workouts.  Faster songs are a good pace for walking workouts.


title: Nice cover ..... and nice music.

text: Unlike the previous reviewer - I'm rating a CD that I have actually listened to.  There are fifteen "timeless" jazz ballads.  It's a lovely mix of older jazz.


title: Five Stars

text: Awesome thank you


title: Very happy with my CD!!

text: I was so excited to find this album on CD, because I have it on cassette...how can you listen to that anymore! I love this particular album because of the song “Local Hero”...can’t find it ANYWHERE but on this CD apparently! The whole CD is great, so I’m happy with my purchase!


title: Very good classic movie

text: Very good movie. Complete video shown.


title: great

text: awesome


title: Three Stars

text: ok


title: Riki and Kate AreFine Singers and Songwriters

text: These two Singers and Songwriters are the Best!!!


title: Bad Description

text: AFTER TYPING IN THAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR A MUSIC BOOK FOR THE TITLE "BETTER THAN LIFE", the SITE  took us to this item. Item description says it is "MUSIC; but not audio music.  But after buying it , discovered it was a CD music.  It's still a good music CD, but not what we were looking for and not what was inaccurately descripted!!


title: quality

text: It was a gift for my granddaughter she loved it 100 percent.


title: Issues with CD

text: This is my second BTS CD that does not play well. 5 out of 11 songs were ruined, others did not play.  No more BTS albums for us.....the birthday of one of their biggest fan ruined....AGAIN.