Dry

John Adams - The Death of Klinghoffer / Nagano, The Orchestra of the Opera de Lyon
John Adams - El Nino / Hunt-Lieberson, Upshaw, W. White, Nagano
On the Transmigration of Souls
Naive & Sentimental Music
Adams: Violin Concerto/Shaker Loops

ASIN: B000005IYW
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Act I, Scene I: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
Act I, Scene I: 'Soldiers Of Heaven Hold The Sky'
Act I, Scene I: 'The People Are The Heroes Now'
Act I, Scene I: Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
Act I, Scene I: 'Your Flight Was Smooth, I Hope?'
Act I, Scene I: 'News Has A Kind Of Mystery:'
Act I, Scene II: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
Act I, Scene II: 'You Know We'll Meet With Your Confrere The Democratic Candidate If He Should Win.'
Act I, Scene II: 'You've Said That There's A Certain Well-Known Tree'
Act I, Scene II: 'Founders Come First, Then Profiteers.'
Act I, Scene II: 'We No Longer Need Confucius.'
Act I, Scene II: 'Like The Ming Tombs.'
Act I, Scene III: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
Act I, Scene III: 'Ladies And Gentlemen, Comrades And Friends,'
Act I, Scene III: 'Mr. Premier, Distinguished Guests,'
Act I, Scene III: Cheers

Tracks:

Act II, Scene I: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
Act II, Scene I: 'Look Down At The Earth,'
Act II, Scene I: 'This Is Prophetic!'
Act II, Scene I: 'At Last The Weather's Warming Up.'
Act II, Scene II: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
Act II, Scene II: 'Oh What A Day I Thought I'd Die!'
Act II, Scene II: 'Whip Her To Death!'
Act II, Scene II: Tropical Storm
Act II, Scene II: 'Flesh Rebels'
Act II, Scene II: 'I Have My Brief'
Act II, Scene II: 'It Seems So Strange'
Act II, Scene II: 'I Am The Wife Of Mao Tse-Tung'

Tracks:

Act III: Beginning - Orch Of St. Luke's/Edo De Waart
Act III: 'Some Men You Cannot Satisfy.'
Act III: 'I Am No One.'
Act III: The Maos Dance
Act III: 'Sitting Around The Radio'
Act III: 'Let Us Examine What You Did.'
Act III: 'When I Woke Up I Dimly Realized The Jap Bombers Had Given...
Act III: 'I Have No Offspring.'
Act III: 'I Can Keep Still,'
Act III: 'After That The Sweat Had Soaked My Uniform'
Act III: 'Peking Watches The Stars,'
Act III: 'You Won At Poker.'
Act III: 'I Am Old And I Cannot Sleep'

Customer Reviews:

The Inner Psychological and Philosopical Questions of Power .......2007-06-25

Even though I am quite familiar with a lot of "classical" orchestral works and some chamber music, I am just beginning to explore the world of opera. So far, the only other operas I have to compare are Monteverdi's "Orfeo" and Mozart's "Magic Flute".

The composer, John C. Adams, uses the "minimalist" approach to which I am also somewhat unfamiliar. The only minimalist works I've heard proir to "Nixon in China" are Gorecki's beautiful and sad, "Symphony of Sorrow" and "The Photographer" by Philip Glass.

This opera seems to sound a lot like what little of the music of Philip Glass I have heard. It also sounds a bit like Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana" at times. There are really no "songs" that one can sieze, as the entire 2 1/2 hours has the same unending feel to it.

I would say that the music style makes "Nixon in China" a piece of moods and feelings rather than "beautiful melodies". These moods and feelings are dependent on the well-crafted liberetto (collection of lyrics) and expressive singing. At times, the opera becomes very intense and urgent. In this sense, "Nixon in China" is more akin to "Orfeo" than "The Magic Flute".

Through it all, "Nixon in China" is a very intriguing opera. It is a truly modern work, unlike anything by Beethoven through Stravinsky or Schoenberg. The setting and subject matter are also something new: not mythological or based on some great novel or play; but rather a diplomatic mission between two of the most important nations on the geo-political stage in our modern age: China and the USA.

The inner psychological and philosopical questions of power are also explored through the complex characterizations of Nixon, Mao, Kissenger and Cho En-lai. As a student of music, psychology and history; I found the very idea of "Nixon in China" quite interesting.

An Opera about Nixon.......2007-01-20

John Adams never was any better than on this fantastic opera. It is absolutely spectacular. I even went to see it played in Paris I think 15 years ago. He manages to integrate his minimalist approach into this masterpiece of modern music.

Fabu.......2005-11-22

I understand why opera lovers would call this minimalist. In the context of opera as a whole it is minimal, thankfully if you ask me. However, viewed in relation to modern music it is very full and sonically beautiful. Compared to Beeson's "Lizzie Borden" etc. "Nixon in China" is an homage to classic opera.

The libretto is stunningly brilliant. It gets enough attention so I won't add anything here.

The music is lyrical and addictive. You will find yourself whistling, humming or just full out singing it outloud while walking down the street. The first time you listen to it you will be completely hooked from the very beginning and be in full on gush mode by the end of Nixon's "News" aria at the end of the very first scene.

I won't mention this recording too much. Could it be better? Yes. I am simply desperate for a DVD version like the other Adams operas "el Nino" and "Death of Klingenhoffer." But US residents shouldn't complain since I paid double the price here in the Netherlands.

In the end "Nixon in China" basically uses every trick in the opera bag. It will definitely be an opera that lasts. Ten years after I heard it for the first time it is just as crisp and addictive as before.

Lastly. On a complete side note. I've heard excerpts of "Nixon in China" in the "Civilizations IV" computer game as the background music to the modern era.

getting down in the horn of africa.......2005-08-17

I can't even begin to say how much I love this disc and Volume 8 of this series. This is the most unique, fun, danceable, funky, bluesy, r&b, poppy fun and sometimes even spooky music i have heard in over a year.

just listen to the samples and be bewitched and feel your feet start to shuffle. buy it, make all your friends listen to it and they will love you for it.

funtimes await you!

A Waste of Commission Money.......2002-10-23

This terrible, trite, insipid piece of music was a waste of a commission. Unbelievably repetitive at every level. Find some of Adams' inspired earlier music rather than this tripe.

The only thing worse is experiencing a live performance...awful sets ..

The recording is fine.

Of Vengeance and Violence
Average customer rating:

This is how you do it...

Solid, but still not quite great

third time's a charm

Not bad

Dry Kill Logic's third album

Of Vengeance and Violence
Dry Kill Logic
Manufacturer: Repossession Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GY72XS
Release Date: 2006-09-25

Tracks:

L5(Progogue)
My Dying Heart
4039
Caught In The Storm
From Victim To Killer
The Innocence Of Genius
Boneyard
Kingdom Of The Blind
Dead Mans Eyes
Confidence Vs Consequence
Breaking The Broken
Lying Through Your Teeth
In Memoria Di

Product Description

1) L5 (Prologue)
2) My Dying Heart
3) 4039
4) Caught In a Storm
5) Kingdom of the Blind
6) The Innocence of Genius
7) Boneyard
8) Dead Mans Eyes
9) Confidence vs. Consequence
10) Breaking the Broken
11) Lying through your Teeth
12) From Victim to Killer
13) In Memoria Di

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

This is how you do it..........2007-07-24

How does a band that came out strong in the shadows of bands like Slipknot and Mudvayne break through to keep their careers? They get better and better and slide into a completely different genre. Let me tell you, I have always loved this band, but I was never really impressed by their writing abilities other than the fact that they could write something catchy and their overall sound was great, but they never impressed me as musicians. I have to say, when I picked up this disc, I was expecting the same and probably knowing then that this would definitely be the last nail in the coffin for these guys. Wow, did they have me fooled! They slid right into more of the metalcore genre this time around and showed everyone that they actually have a lot of musical talent! So, I don't know if they got lessons or if they were just like, "Finally, we don't have to dumb it down anymore!" But yes, this album blew me away from start to finish. If you are expecting the same old DKL from the days of The Darker Side of Nonsense, you aren't going to get that. But if you like some of the newer sound of bands like say Killswitch Engage, or even some of the less mainstream bands like August Burns Red or something, this is definitely right up your alley. ENJOY!

Solid, but still not quite great.......2007-06-07

Westchester County, New York-based quintet Hinge formed 1997, then changed their name to Dry Kill Logic in time to release their debut, "The Darker Side Of Nonsense" in 2001, and a sophomore effort called "Dead And Dreaming" three years later. Although the latter was partially influenced by metalcore, both of those first two albums were predominantly nu-metal (a very popular genre in the early 2000s). Now, in 2006, Dry Kill Logic's officially complete: Album number three, "Of Vengeance and Violence," is almost straight metal/moshcore (though technically speaking, it is probably best described as nu-ish, moshcore-influenced groove metal.)

As a result, "Of Vengeance and Violence" is doubtlessly DKL's heaviest and best record yet. It sports an abundance of jagged, abrasive rhythms, propulsive, industrial-strength, sometimes thrashy riffing, good vocals, and hefty drumming (including a few blast beats -- Phil Arcuri's drumming seems to grow more complex and furious as the album plays.) There are several flashes of brilliance sprinkled on throughout the album, such as the fiery, turgid guitar lead, memorable groove, and ripping, even borderline-wailing solo behind "4039," the blowtorch riffs, bullying rhythm, and forceful double bass/blast beat pummel that anchors the heaviest tracks ("Boneyard" and "Dead Man's Eyes"), and the deft, almost blistering rave-up, "Lying Through Your Teeth." But surprisingly, the album's biggest highlights are definitely the two soft numbers: "Kingdom of the Blind" and "In Memoria Di." The former is a power ballad of sorts where frontman Cliff Rigano takes over and shows the world his astonishingly great, proper-singing abilities; and the latter song is an acoustic-strummed, lighter-waving set closer with more exceptional vocals.

At the end of the day though, there's an indefinable "something" that seems missing from "Of Vengeance and Violence." For one, most of the heavier fare blends together too much. Plus, a substantial amount of the record seems a bit flat, flaccid, and/or formulaic - catchy, technically proficient, and sufficiently heavy, but lacking a noticeable flare, backbone or timeless innovation, thus giving off an air of somewhat tired or uninspired songwriting. And whatever the problem may be, one thing is for sure: The members of Dry Kill Logic obviously put a respectable amount of work into "OVAV," because this is by far their finest, and most accomplished, realized, and relevant release to date, but the album (and the band, in general) are still a ways behind most of their peers, and miles behind groups like Lamb of God, Chimaira, and Machine Head. It does not speak well for DKL that they are three full-length albums into their career and have gotten only so far. This is a very competent band, they have all of the tools they need to get the job done, but they just haven't completely done it yet. Hopefully they will get another shot at greatness before the music industry (and the rest of the world) gives up on them.

Lest this review comes across as too harsh, it should be noted that "Of Vengeance and Violence" isn't a bad album by any stretch of the imagination -- in fact, this is a good, solid record. But is it worth buying? Well, that all depends on your loyalty to this band and/or this genre. If you are already a big Dry Kill Logic fan, or if you just can't seem to get enough of this whole moshcore/metalcore/New Wave Of American Heavy Metal scene, then by all means, pick this album up. And "Of Vengeance and Violence" is still worth hearing even if neither of those apply to you, just don't expect too much.

third time's a charm.......2007-04-21

This is by far DKL's best record to date. They have matured by leaps and bounds and have grown both musically and lyrically. They have not sacrificed any of their heaviness, but are getting better at writing great hooks. They usually have some softer songs on their albums, and this is no exception. Song number 8 may be my favorite DKL song. It is really catchy. If you are new to DKL, this is the one to get first. If you like it, you will like the other two cds, but their debut is very chaotic and immature compared to their newer stuff.

Not bad.......2007-01-05

I'm a fan of DKL after hearing their last alubm, The Dead and Dreaming. All I can say for this latest release is not as good as the last outing. For fans of DKL only....

Dry Kill Logic's third album.......2006-12-17

In my opinion, there is no way Dry Kill Logic could possibly do anything bad. This is their third album as Dry Kill Logic, previously Hinge, and it's another amazing one. As you listen, you can tell they're growing more comfortable exploring their talents. With a few tracks you can see them get away from their normally metal-core songs. I would have had a problem with this if it wasn't executed so perfectly. The album flows well and there is never a time where I would want to skip a track. Pick up all 3 albums and support Dry Kill Logic. They don't get nearly enough attention, especially for being so damn good.

Average customer rating:

It Is Good When A Man Can Think For Himself
An Excellent Decision By Island
Maybe I just need to give it more time

Man in the Hills/Dry & Heavy
Burning Spear
Manufacturer: Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009KTWA
Release Date: 2003-06-03

Tracks:

Man In The Hills
It's Good
No More War
Black Soul
Lion
People Get Ready
Children
Mother
Door Peep
Groovy
Any River
The Sun
It's A Long Way Around
I W.I.N.
Throw Down Your Arms
Dry And Heavy
Wailing
Black Disciples
Shout It Out

Customer Reviews:

It Is Good When A Man Can Think For Himself.......2005-06-10

Spear mushroomed into a youth mass movement that epitomized roots with one Winston Rodney, the musical mystic from Jamaica trancing his followers into wonderful rhythm and spirituality,however one defines it's meaning...and many meanings can exist..This CD is bass heavy but fine, these 2 wonderful albums on 1 CD is a treasure...Spear and all the members of his ongoing band play well while the band always changed around the arrangements to his bedrock of early songs that somehow never dies despite the recycling going on for 35 years.
Those colors and full original artwork is missed but the notes and packaging will do.

An Excellent Decision By Island.......2005-01-30

Like the cover sleeve says, "two classic albums on one cd!" It was wise of Island Records to put these two albums ("Man In the Hills/Dry & Heavy" 1976-77) on one cd. Out of all Winston Rodney's work these two albums are the most indistinguishable from each other, the material being quite upbeat in places with hints of jazz-like horns incorporated in. Also, being sandwiched between two other classic Burning Spear albums, "Marcus Garvey" '75 and "Social Living" '78, the music company probably felt they would make more money putting these two sets together which are only slightly weaker than their immediate successor and forerunner.

It never fails with Burning Spear; every time I buy one of his albums, I'm dissappointed at first and then growing to love it later, go out and buy another one, am disappointed then grow to love it then....etc. etc. These appealed to me much more quickly than most of his stuff, though and some of the songs here are my favorites of the artist. I love "I W.I.N." and "Throw Down Your Arms." "Dry & Heavy" is really good. The first one I began to listen to a lot was "Children." "Mother" is great, also and "The Sun" is an exciting one. But their isn't a bad track on the whole cd! From beginning to end I highly recommend this; for collectors of reggae or anyone who likes music and especially for fans of Burning Spear.

There's a lot to read inside the cover insert as well.

Maybe I just need to give it more time.......2003-11-23

Maybe this cd is more for Burning Spear completists than anything else. The 2 old albums on this cd aren't essential for reggae or for Burning Spear, but it's music.

Average customer rating:

More mature than debut, but lacking the obvious hooks
Decent effort
screw hindsight every song makes the cd
Good stuff!
This album is so good I can't think of anything I could write for a title that would tell how much I love it

Dead and Dreaming
Dry Kill Logic
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ASIN: B0003JAGVG
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

Lost
Paper Tiger
Buckles
With Deepest Regrets...
Neither Here Nor Missed
The Perfect Enemy
Living Witness
One Handed Knife Fight
As Thick As Thieves
200 Years
No Reason

Product Description

1. Lost
2. Paper Tiger
3. Buckles
4. With Deepest Regrets
5. Neither Here Nor Missed
6. Perfect Enemy
7. Living Witness
8. One Handed Knife Fight
9. As Thick As Thieves
10. 200 Years
11. No Reason

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

More mature than debut, but lacking the obvious hooks.......2007-04-13

I'm a big fan of DKL. They keep getting better with each record. This release is a step away from some of the goofiness of the debut and I think it accomplishes the desired result of people taking them seriously. The songwriting is much tighter, and it is a much more straightforward metal record. Very good album, but it needs to grow on you after a few listens.

Decent effort.......2007-03-29

For the record I'm not really a Dry Kill Logic fan per say. I own their first two records and I've heard all of the new one. I'd have to say The Dead and Dreaming is their "crowning" effort. Now first off, nothing about this band is really original. There were already so many metal bands out there playing these same old riffs for over ten years so by the time DKL came around it was already old. However, the crushing energy and agression cannot be ignored. The mellower parts are very boring and when he sings it sounds like Linkin Park-esque vocals. Nothing special there. So anyway, if you like your metal loud and angry, but low on the technical and originality scale then Dry Kill Logic is for you. This is their heaviest album and packs a punch. Better than Limp Bizkit, Korn, Hatebreed and all that mess, but I'll still stick to my Slayer, Opeth, and Testament albums.

screw hindsight every song makes the cd.......2006-10-23

you can't say that one song made this cd good. it takes a team effort by all the songs working together, sharing the load. this cd is a shining star in the sky of all the other crap being put out. paper tiger and 200 years being 2 of my favorites. buy this cd or something because if you don't own it then you don't know what your missing.

Good stuff!.......2006-08-16

Some of the better metal out there. "Buckles" and "Paper Tiger" are standout tracks.

This album is so good I can't think of anything I could write for a title that would tell how much I love it.......2006-02-06

Well, I'll give it to you straight and simple. Dry Kill Logic f**king rule. Now I don't know much about them except that there is four members, but I am already convinced DKL is one hell of a band. A couple of months ago, I listened to "Nightmare" and "Rot", two songs off DKL's first album "The Darker Side Of Nonsense", on a mate's mp3 player. Needless to say, I was instantly hungry for more. I was going to buy the album, when my eyes instead locked on to The Dead And Dreaming. More interested in something more modern, I bought this CD without even sampling it because I could basically tell from the album cover it was going to be awesome. And believe me, I wasn't disappointed. Dry Kill Logic are all about one thing: expressing their anger and frustration through a series of pulse-hammering songs. Mixing melodic vocals with sheer power and aggression, DKL provide the kind of music that would make you want to destroy your bedroom. I can't choose any standout tracks, because they are all as good as each other. I too have heard people refer to DKL as nu-metal, and this is absurd. Nu-metal describes acts like P.O.D, Linkin Park and Korn. Dry Kill Logic fit more comfortably under the heavy metal/hardcore catergory alongside Slipknot and Hatebreed.

If you like Dry Kill Logic and haven't bought this album yet, get off your ass and do so.