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About the Artist
Nothing Inside is an Atlanta-based electronic band with a diverse and unique sound. With songs ranging from straightforward synthpop, to hard-edged grinding roll-around-on-the-floor-and-bleed songs, to more ethereal compositions, you're never quite sure what the next song will bring. Refusing to be sterotyped into any of the many existing subcatagories of electronic music, they've been redefining the genre since 1996. Since then, they've released four more-than-full-length (70+ minute) CDs as well as two CDs of rare tracks made available only to their fan club members, who now span the globe.

Performers
Rome Clegg Mike Coleman Chris Camillo

Album Description
Originally conceived as a four song ep intended to recognize the life, achievements, and death of William S. Burroughs, HOST turned into a fourteen track full length release including parasite tracks from solo and side projects.

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Hold Me to This: Christopher O'Riley Plays Radiohead
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • this has the depth you need...
  • Oddly Boring
  • a bit disappointing
  • Cocktail Party Radiohead
  • Good effort
 Hold Me to This: Christopher O'Riley Plays Radiohead

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ASIN: B0007TFI4W
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

  1. There There
  2. (Nice Dream)
  3. No Surprises
  4. Polyethylene Part II
  5. How I Made My Millions
  6. Like Spinning Plates
  7. Sail To The Moon
  8. The Tourist
  9. Cuttooth
  10. 2+2=5
  11. Talk Show Host
  12. Gagging Order
  13. Paranoid Android
  14. Street Spirit (Fade Out)

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Tribute albums are always suspect; classical interpretations of rock even more so--and follow-ups to the same are fraught with mediocrity. Just witness the inexplicable glut of String Quartet Tribute discs to Tool, Bruce Springsteen, and many other top-selling and cult artists. On Hold Me to This, his second run at the music of art-rock group Radiohead, classical pianist Christopher O'Riley avoids all these pitfalls. These aren't easy-listening piano renditions of Radiohead tunes, but deeply inspired, often challenging and dissonant re-imaginings. O'Riley succeeds by taking the music on its own terms. He doesn't try to make it "classical" but lets the classical nature of the music ring out. From the storming chordal overtone clusters of "There There" to the Chopinesque refrain of "The Spinning Plates," O'Riley makes you forget these songs were originally played by a raging rock band. Instead, they seem born on the keys of his piano. His "Paranoid Android" is like Conlon Nancarrow going boogie-woogie one moment and painfully, sweetly rhapsodic the next. I'm not sure how Radiohead fans will respond to this, but piano and classical listeners should rejoice. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars this has the depth you need..........2007-02-17

I don't believe you need to be ga-ga over Radiohead to enjoy this CD. This CD, it's all piano (w/o vocals) if you didn't already know that going in, will provide an even deeper appreciation of the textures & depth of the Radiohead catalog. Mr. O'Riley does takes some artistic liberties with the songs, albeit minor, but in so doing he unleashes the potential they all have. And this potential is truly staggering---some selections are nothing short of gorgeous.
Hold me to this: you WILL be floored by this CD. it's well worth the purchase.

1 out of 5 stars Oddly Boring.......2006-07-16

I adore Radiohead, and really enjoy solo piano. I should love this disc, but I don't. Even though the wonderful creepiness of Radiohead is completely absent, I would be willing to chalk that up to artistic interpretation. But that's not what bugs me about this disc. What really bugs me is his style of playing. He relies on resonance and the transcript is completely devoid of silence. The result is a droning wall of notes, and all the pieces sound the same. It reminds me of Windham Hill recordings, but without the expression. Get Yorke's new album, Eraser, if you need a Radiohead fix, or get George Winston if you want solo Piano. I really wish I could recommend this, but I just can't.

4 out of 5 stars a bit disappointing.......2006-07-11

O'Riley takes some liberties here, and that's fine. I'm a bit disappointed by his dynamic range, which is a bit predictable from song to song, and also with his tendency to overload the songs with schizophrenic ramblings. The craziness works well at times -- see "There There" for a time when it works well -- and other times it is overwhelming (see: "Nice Dream").

Despite a sometimes overloaded sound, the song list is so attractive and O'riley hits so many high notes (if you will..) that the CD is well worth owning. I prefer the "True Love Waits" album.

5 out of 5 stars Cocktail Party Radiohead.......2006-03-21

I own the first Christopher O'Reily Radiohead Tribute - True Love Waits. If you love his stunning piano in that, or if you love stunning piano altogether, you will love Hold Me To This. I am an avid lover of all things Radiohead turned into wordless music lullabyes and this one does not dissapoint.

1 out of 5 stars Good effort.......2006-03-02

Sound all the same...listen to the samples before you buy it. If your a fan of radiohead you wont like it...if your a fan of the piano you wont like it. But I give my respect to the musician for making the effort to replicate already beutiful music.
Guest Host
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great songwriting
  • The best album I bought all year!
  • A revelation!
  • Stew -- slow and steady
  • Make A Permanent Space In Your CD changer
 Guest Host
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Manufacturer: Telegraph Media
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ASIN: B00004Y6Q1
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

  1. Cavity
  2. She's Really Daddy Feelgood
  3. Essence
  4. Re-hab
  5. Into me
  6. Ordinary Love
  7. Man In A Dress
  8. The Stepford Lives
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  10. Sister/Mother
  11. Cmon Everybody

Album Description

Stew's unique and compelling view of the world as seen through the strange prism of Los Angeles create soundscapes from the heavy groove and sexual intrigue of tracks like 'She's Really Daddy Feelgood' and 'Into Me' to moving, almost elegaic anthems inspired by urban landscapes like 'Cavity' and 'C'mon Everybody' to beautifully skewed songs like 'Ordinary Love' and 'Sister/Mother', this album, from The Telegraph Company, is a stellar body of work.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great songwriting.......2005-01-20

Don't know about the "Stew Rocks My World" one star review. My guess is the guy's either mentally unbalanced or dislikes good music. Regardless, "Guest Host" is Stew's debut solo CD and has amazing, wonderful moments. He's truly one of the best songwriters around today.

5 out of 5 stars The best album I bought all year!.......2001-10-03

Ok, It's a 2000 release, but it's the best album I bought in 2001.

It was one of those Cds I just took a chance on... I liked the cover, the blurbs,the songs titles, etc. and just went ahead and bought it. I wound up with a cd that instantly entered my all-time top 20 list. The first track "Cavity" gives you a good idea what this album is all about-- killer melody, intelligent lyrics, passionate singing, interesting arrangements. Some songs may be difficult to decipher---they tend to be loaded with insider-references to everything from the music biz to the Bible--- but even if you aren't into unraveling all the lyrics, you'll still be able to enjoy the tunes. Stew sounds like a hybrid of Van Morrison and Harry Nilsson with Elvis Costello-esque lyrics and a penchant for Brain Wilson-like arrangements. Now, how can that be bad? Ultimately though, Stew is a true original, and thoughtful listeners should really enjoy his odd ruminations on love, innuendo-laced turns-of-phrase, LA-music-scene-name-dropping (playing checkers/with a roadie from Save Ferris) and sometimes heartbreakingly honest delivery.

What if one musical mastermind listened to and digested every blip of music that emerged from America in the last half century and made an album that succesfully blended everything from Fleetwood Mac to Motown to The Beach Boys? Well, "Guest Host" would be a pretty good guess. It's the rare record that is obviously referential and reverent, but never come across as derivative or "clever". Many bands have tried and failed to make this type of album. Stew has suceeded wildly. A landmark album.

5 out of 5 stars A revelation!.......2000-11-07

I use the word deliberately, because Stew's work , while absolutely unique, recalls no one as much as the great Arthur Lee and Love, circa "Forever Changes." Evocative lyrics that demand repeated listening, wedded to memorable pop melodies and harmonies. Soulful and original and definitely fresh, they aren't making too many records like "Guest Host" anymore. That's becuse Stew is an artist who sounds like no one but himself, and yet brings to mind a heyday of songwriting now all but forgotten.

5 out of 5 stars Stew -- slow and steady.......2000-11-06

Mark "Stew" Stewart will probably draw in a new fan base with his first solo album. The tracks form an intoxicating brew that connects with the last few decades of LA pop, an earnest broth that adds a bit of Arthur Lee's Love to Burt Bacharach and everything in between. This is catchy stuff, but the emphasis is on the lyrics and Stew's soulful and intoxicating voice. The LA name-dropping won't mean anything to folks outside of the Smog Belt (including references to Echo Park and LA Weekly music scribes who only seem to like obscure bands), but songs like "Rehab" and "She's Really Daddy Feelgood" are urban and urbane cuts that will appeal to anybody who likes 60's influenced pop.

5 out of 5 stars Make A Permanent Space In Your CD changer.......2000-10-22

I just received Stew's "Guest Host" as a gift and I am amazed. Elegantly simple,engaging songwriting at its best. Stew resides permanently in my cd changer.
Grieg: Complete Music with Orchestra
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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ASIN: B00005KK4O
Release Date: 2002-05-14

Tracks:

  1. Con in a, Op.16: 1. Allegro Molto Moderato - Lilya Zilberstein
  2. Con in a, Op.16: 2. Adagio - Attacca - Lilya Zilberstein
  3. Con in a, Op.16: 3. Allegro Moderato E Marcato - Quasi Presto - Andante Maestoso - Lilya Zilberstein
  4. In Autumn, Op.11 - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  5. Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 1. Allegro Moderato E Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  6. Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 2. Allegretto Grazioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  7. Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 3. Allegro Giocoso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  8. Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 4. Andante - Allegro Molto E Risoluto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

  1. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 1. Prld: Allegro Vivace - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  2. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 2. Sarabande: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  3. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 3. Gavotte: Allegretto - Musette: Un Poco Mosso - Gavotte - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  4. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 4. Air: Andante Religioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  5. From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 5. Rigaudon: Allegro Con Brio - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  6. Two Elegiac Melodies, Op.34: 1. The Wounded Heart: Allegretto Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  7. Two Elegiac Melodies, Op.34: 2. Last Spring: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  8. Two Melodies, Op.53: 1. Norwegian: Allegro Risoluto - Poco Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  9. Two Melodies, Op.53: 2. The First Meeting: Lento - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  10. Two Nordic Melodies, Op.63: 1. In Folk Style: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  11. Two Nordic Melodies, Op.63: 2. Cow-Call: Andantino/Peasant Dance: Allegro Molto Vivace - Allegro... - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  12. Two Lyric Pieces, Op.68: 1. Evening In The Mountains: Andantino - Marten Larsson
  13. Two Lyric Pieces, Op.68: 2. At The Cradle: Allegretto Con Moto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  14. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 1. Shepherd Boy: Andantino Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  15. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 2. Bell-Ringing: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  16. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 3. Norwegian March: Allegretto Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  17. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 4. Notturno: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  18. Lyric Ste, Op.54: 5. March Of The Trolls: Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

  1. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.1. At The Wedding - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  2. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.2. Halling - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  3. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.3. Springar - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  4. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.4. The Abduction Of The Bride: Ingrid's Lament - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  5. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.5. Peer Gynt And The Herd-Girls - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  6. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.6. Peer Gynt And The Woman In Green - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  7. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.7. Peer Gynt: 'Great Folk May Be Known By The Mounts That They Ride' - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  8. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.8. In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  9. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.9. Dance Of The Mountain King's Daughter - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  10. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.10. Peer Gynt Hunted By The Trolls - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  11. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.11. Peer Gynt And The Boyg/No.12. The Death Of Ase - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  12. Peer Gynt, Op.23: Act III: Prld - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  13. Peer Gynt, Op.23: Act III, Scene 4 - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  14. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.13. Morning Mood - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  15. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.14. The Thief And The Receiver - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  16. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.15. Arabian Dance - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  17. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.16. Anitra's Dance - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  18. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.17. Peer Gynt's Ser - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  19. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.18. Peer Gynt And Anitra - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  20. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.19. Solveig's Song - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  21. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.20. Peer Gynt At The Statue Of Memnon - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  22. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.21. Peer Gynt's Homecoming: Stormy Evening On The Sea - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  23. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.22. Shipwreck - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  24. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.23. Solveig Sings In The Hut - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...

Tracks:

  1. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.24. Night Scene - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  2. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.25. Whitsun Hymn: 'Blessed Morn' - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  3. Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.26. Solveig's Cradle Song - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
  4. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: Hornsignaler (Fanfares) - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  5. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.1. Act I: Prld - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  6. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.2. Borghild's Dream - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  7. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.3. The Matching Game - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  8. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.4. The Northland Folk - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  9. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.5. Homage March - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  10. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.6. Interlude I - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  11. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.7. Mellomspill II - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  12. Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.8. The King's Song - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
  13. Funeral March In Memory Of Rikard Nordraak: Lento - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  14. Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 1. Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  15. Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 2. Allegretto Tranquillo E Grazioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  16. Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 3. Allegro Moderato Alla Marcia - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  17. Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 4. Allegro Molto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

  1. Sym in c: 1. Allegro Molto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  2. Sym in c: 2. Adagio Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  3. Sym in c: 3. Intermezzo: Allegro Energico - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  4. Sym in c: 4. Finale: Allegro Molto Vivace - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  5. Land-sighting, Op.31 - Hakan Hagegard/Men's Voices Of The Gothenburg Sym Chor
  6. Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene I: No.1. Skjult I De Mange Manende Navne/No.2. I, Som Op Af... - Hakan Hagegard/Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson/Randi Stene
  7. Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene II: No.3. Ej Er Det Nok/No.4. Tak, At I Talte - Anne Gjevang/Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson/Hakan Hagegard
  8. Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene III: No.5. Giv Alle Guder Gammens Og Glaedes-Skal/No.6. Alfer Og... - Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson

Tracks:

  1. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  2. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tema. Andantino Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  3. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Allegro, Ma Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  4. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Energico - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  5. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Leggiero - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  6. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  7. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Maestoso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  8. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Scherzando E Leggiero - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  9. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  10. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Andante Molto Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  11. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Presto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  12. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tempo Di Menuetto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  13. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  14. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tempo Di Valse - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  15. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Adagio Molto Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  16. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Allegro Molto Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  17. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Pomposo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  18. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Prestissimo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  19. Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Andante Molto Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
  20. The First Meeting - Barbara Bonney
  21. From Monte Pincio - Hakan Hagegard
  22. A Swan - Barbara Bonney
  23. Spring - Barbara Bonney
  24. Henrik Wergeland - Hakan Hagegard
  25. The Mountain Thrall, Op.32 - Hakan Hagegard
  26. Before A Southern Convent, Op.20 - Barbara Bonney/Randi Stene/Women's Voices Of The Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson
  27. Bergliot, Op.42 - Rut Tellefsen

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars It's all here.......2006-04-14

Norwegian-born Edvard Grieg has created many works for the orchestra, and this 6-CD box set contains almost all of them. Neeme Jarvi handles the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the choirs very well. The sound is crystal clear and has the perfect digital sound for every CD player/stereo.

For the long works, the Piano Concerto is attention-grabbing and beautiful. The Symphonic Dances and the Norwegian Dances are lively and tremendously extraordinary. The lesser-known Symphony in C Minor should be more recognized, as it is as powerful as other symphonies, like Mahler's first and Beethoven's sixth. For the short works, In Autumn and Landkjenning can be best described as sheer masterpieces.

For Peer Gynt, it is good to hear the first digitally-recorded authentic version. The suite version is just not enough for that full listening experience. NOTE: if you want to buy a Peer Gynt that includes the complete dialogue, I would recommend conductor Ole Kristian Ruud's version with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; the dialogue lengthens the 90-minute work by two hours.

To know the rest is to listen to them straight through. All the works in this box set (especially the Piano Concerto) should be a possession for all Grieg-lovers.

A+

5 out of 5 stars An excellent box-set.......2003-08-30

This box-set a must have for any Grieg lovers.
Neeme Jarvi is very good.

In first CD, there is a powerful performance of Piano Concerto by Zilberstein.She is also great in F.Liszt recordings (at DG Classics). In second CD, works for string orchestra (including, famous Holberg Suite) to be found. And in 3rd and 4th CDs, marvellous recordins of Peer Gynt and Sigurd Jorsalfar (Sigurd, the Crusader)to be found.This works are the first recordings of complete score. Still, speakers to be present at Peer Gynt.And Funeral March for R. Nordraak is very influence in 4th CD.The wind ensemble of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is very good...

In 5th CD, there is an unknown work by Grieg: Symphony in C-minor. This work written in early period, but didn't perfomed often. Still, this work's name is "Forbidden Symphony"...And then, a majestic work "Land-Sighting" to be found. This is very successful choral work of composer and he written in a heavenly tone:E Major...And then, there is an unknown work again, an incomplete opera: "Olav Trygvason"... Grieg written this work on a libretto by his friend, Bjornson (a famous poet of Norway), but he could finish first act...

And in last CD, there are other vocal works, and his beatiful work: "Old Norwegian Melody with Variations". And then, 5 Songs to be found. This songs originally written for voice and piano (like other many songs) but he later orchestrated these works.And the first song "The First Meeting" was discovered in 80's and still, they used a new edition, published from new founded manuscript, so this is the first recording of Grieg's beatiful song.

In other words: this box-set is excellent and Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful recordings, slightly marred by lack of texts.......2003-04-09

Jarvi has been a fine advocate of Scandinavian music over the last 30 years. Even of those such as Grieg and Sibelius who you would think no longer needed advocacy. Most of these recordings were warmly welcomed on their releases and several won awards. And it's nothing but a pleasure to see them reappear again. The orchestral playing is sumptuous, but the real stand out is the singing of Barbara Bonney on several CDs.

This is now the fourth or fifth release for some of these CDs, first came the individual volumes, then the full price box, then releases on budget DG Classikon, and now a Collector's Edition box at half the price, but sadly minus the texts to CDs 2,3 and 6. This won't matter so much in the orchestral songs, CD6, where the texts to Bergtekne, Bergliot etc. are available in other releases or on the Lieder web page, but CDs 2 and 3 are currently the only complete recording of Peer Gynt and the sung or spoken texts are not available outside sheet music collections. Personally (as someone more interested in the vocal music than the orchestral) I would try and locate the original volumes, but at least DG has given those who don't feel the extra expense is justified a cheaper option.

Further recommendation: Anne Sofie von Otter's recording of the Haugtussa song cycle.
Grieg: Peer Gynt Op23; Symphonic Dances Op64
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • THE Peer Gynt
  • Terrific, authoritative Grieg collection from Beecham
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  • Well deserves its rosette award.
 Grieg: Peer Gynt Op23; Symphonic Dances Op64

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ASIN: B00000GCAB
Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

  1. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Wedding March
  2. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Ingrid's Lament
  3. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
  4. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Morning
  5. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Ase's Death
  6. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Arabian Dance
  7. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Solveig's Song
  8. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Anitra's Dance
  9. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Return of Peer Gynt - Storm Scene
  10. 'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Solveig's Lullaby
  11. Symphonic Dance, Op.64 No.2
  12. Concert Overture 'In Autumn', Op.11
  13. An Old Norwegian Folksong With Variations, Op.51

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THE Peer Gynt.......2007-07-12

Sir Thomas Beecham was one of the giants in the "Golden Age of Conductors". In this famous recording he proves why. This familiar music has been recorded by numerous artists over the years but none has ever caught the real drama of the music like Beecham. The fact that this recording has never been out of print since it was first issued is a testament to its worthiness. If you do not now own the piece, buy this one. Even if you do own someone else's version, buy this one. You will not be disappointed. The only quibble which I have and which has been voiced by others, is the fact that the vocal parts are sung in German and not Norwegian. This is not a fatal defect in my opinion. Grieg himself and, for that matter, most Norwegians of his era were equally fluent in German. It is the music which is important and you will not find a better rendition of Peer Gynt than this one.

As an added bonus, there are some other delightful Grieg masterworks to savor.

5 out of 5 stars Terrific, authoritative Grieg collection from Beecham.......2004-10-08

Okay, I'll admit that I am not as familiar with Sir Thomas Beecham's conducting as I am with, say, Herbert von Karajan's or Leonard Bernstein's. I've heard a few stories about his wise-old-man demeanor on the podium, but of his actual recordings I have heard only a handful. This is the only disc of his that I personally own, but it is a beauty. The booklet notes talk about Beecham's dedication to Grieg's music, especially his lesser-known works; that dedication is apparent in all of these performances. Of all recordings of selections from Grieg's complete incidental music for Ibsen's PEER GYNT, Beecham's would probably rank near the top, if not all the way at the top. The highlight of the performance, for me, is "Ase's Death", which I've never heard done as solemnly and beautifully (or as slowly) as it is here by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra strings under Beecham's direction. The rest is just as vividly characterized (wonderful "Morning", especially), with Ilse Hollweg making for a touching Solveig in "Solveig's Song" and "Solveig's Lullaby".

As for the fill-ups: Grieg's "Symphonic Dance No. 2" may not be a very substantial work, but Beecham makes a good case for it, wonderfully sentimental in the outer sections and troubled in the middle section. The concert overture "In Autumn" is also a fun and dramatic work; and the "Old Norwegian Folksong with Variations" is full of life and color through its many variations, especially in its final ones. The recorded sound is rich, warm analogue that truly brings out the luster of these performances. All in all, these are some terrifically authoritative Grieg performances from a conductor who apparently loved these works and was able to translate that affection into performance. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars A CLASS ACT.......2004-02-20

Much as I dislike the word, it's simplest to use it - Beecham had class. I do not believe I can even think of anything he ever did badly, or anything that is lacking in grace and elegance. There is strength there too, and obviously a touch (or more than just a touch) of arrogance. He was no great enthusiast for Bach, Beethoven or Brahms, and it's hard not to suspect that this was at least partly because these gardens of the muses were particularly well-tended by so many others. He was impatient and easily exasperated by Bruckner and Vaughan Williams, and I have to confess so am I. That left a great deal for Beecham to outshine all others in, and here he is outshining them all in Grieg's Peer Gynt.

It does not seem to me that Grieg is even remotely equal to the theme of Ibsen's Peer Gynt, which I believe rivals the story of Faust itself in its contemplation of the issues of love, death and redemption. Grieg does not have the `size' for that. What he is able to do is embroider the theme with musical numbers that are by turns picturesque, sentimental and sometimes even deeply felt beyond mere sentiment. It is a kind of music that called up Beecham's special wizardry in particular. The opening wedding march has the familiar Beecham swagger, the trolls in the Hall of the Mountain King are almost worthy of Peter Jackson, the hackneyed Morning breaks like the first morning, and Ase's death strikes a deeper note. Here the composer actually does get somewhere close, in a simplified way, to the complex tenderness and pathos of the scene where Gynt eases the worn-out old woman out of this world. The orchestral tone Beecham obtains near the end, and the exquisite timing of the final chords, are things worth getting this disc for on their own. Ilse Hollweg as Solveig is quite outstanding in the famous Solveig's Song and in the final lullaby.

For its time the recorded quality is quite extraordinarily good. Beecham was particularly adept at obtaining good recordings, by what combination of personal magnetism and outright intimidation I don't know although it's probably easy to guess. There is a fine little selection of makeweights bringing the playing time of the set to an hour and a quarter.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best of the series.......2001-10-16

These performances are so good they actually made me reconsider the music. Prior to hearing Beecham's recording the only Grieg that I found really enjoyable were his lyric pieces played by Emil Gilels - and frankly I wondered how much of that could be attributed to Gilels. Modern versions of his orchestral music always felt a little empty and, inevitably, failed to inspire repeated listenings. This recording is so alive, vibrant and emotionally communicative that it's now a firm and much listened to favourite. Also the sound quality is hard to believe - over forty years old and it sounds better than almost all modern orchestral recordings - lots of detail and a lifelike warm tone. The recent remastering process used by EMI seems to work its wonders best with these 50's and 60's analog recordings. Anyway, this is the sort of CD I'd like to buy as a present for a good friend - just fantastic music making.

5 out of 5 stars Well deserves its rosette award........2001-01-12

Beecham's recording of Grieg's Peer Gynt incidental music has been one of his most frequently reissued items since its first 1957 release. Purists and fuss-budgets might cavil at the vocal items being sung in German and the omission of two of the twelve items from the complete score, but there are enough merits to make this preferable to all other versions. The inimitable swagger, the tenderness, the beauty of phrasing, and the finely judged balancing of orchestral textures that Beecham could achieve are everywhere to be heard. Other Grieg works conducted by Beecham, less well-known, have been added, to provide 76 minutes of listening. Digital remastering has enhanced and clarified the stereo originals. This is one of the few CDs to receive a rosette in the prestigious Penguin Guide To Compact Discs.
Tuning The Soul: Worlds of Jewish Sacred Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • What a find!
 Tuning The Soul: Worlds of Jewish Sacred Music
Richard Kaplan , and Michael Ziegler
Manufacturer: Four Gates Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000172L7C
Release Date: 1999-08-04

Tracks:

  1. Bar'chu - Yemen
  2. Hallelu Adonai - South Asia
  3. Ki Eshmerah Shabbat - Jerusalem
  4. Eli Yah Eli - Syria
  5. Rav's Niggun - Belarus
  6. Yah Ribon - Jerusalem
  7. El Adon - Jerusalem
  8. Kinah - Eastern Europe
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  10. Hosha Na - Eastern Europe
  11. Niggun of the Besht - Galicia
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  13. Lecha Dodi - Morocco
  14. Hallelu Avdey Adonai - Iraq
  15. Psalm 150 - Jerusalem
  16. Ana b'Koreynu - Turkey
  17. Yigdal - Morocco
  18. Bar'chu Reprise

Album Description

Vocal performances of a host of under-exposed gems from around the Jewish world - Middle Eastern songs, Andalusian melodies, Chassidic nigguns, and original Hebrew chants, accompanied by a full ensemble of instrumentalists.

"Tuning The Soul" has sold over 5000 copies since its birth in late 1999, and many of its songs are used in spiritual gatherings and services around the globe.

The CD contains 18 songs, a 20-page booklet, and is 58 minutes in length.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What a find!.......2006-08-31

I found this CD by accident and am glad I did. It has become one of my top favorite CDs. We play it every week on Shabbat now. Anyone that knows and understands the Siddur should really appreciate this wonderful music. Some things are timeless and this music is one of them.
The Host
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    Byeongwoo Lee
    Manufacturer: Milan Records
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    ASIN: B000MGBTJ8
    Release Date: 2007-03-06

    Tracks:

    1. Prologue: Mighty Han River - The Monster Is Growing
    2. Sudden Attack In Broad Daylight
    3. The Monster's Lair
    4. Yellow Virus
    5. Checkpoint In The Rain
    6. Hyun Suh!
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    8. Brother And Sister In The Sewer
    9. Most Wanted
    10. Dawn, Hard Rain And A Bloody Fight
    11. Wet Newspaper
    12. Smart Fugitive
    13. Over Wonhyo Bridge
    14. Running Lonely
    15. Unreachable Hand, Can't Let Go Of The Hand
    16. Reunion
    17. A Single Molotov Cocktail
    18. A New Family
    19. In Praise Of The Han River
    20. Abandoned Song
    21. In Praise Of The Han River
    22. Little Hut In Snow
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    Grieg: Piano Concerto
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • "The" Grieg Disc
    		 Grieg: Piano Concerto

    Manufacturer: Naxos
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    ASIN: B0001Z65EE
    Release Date: 2004-06-15

    Tracks:

    1. Concert Overture In Autumn, Op. 11
    2. Allegro Moderato
    3. Adagio
    4. Allegro Moderato Molto E Marcato
    5. Allegro Moderato E Marcato
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    7. Allegro Giocoso
    8. Andante - Allegro Risoluto

    Album Description

    In his own words, Grieg aspired `to paint Norwegian nature, Norwegian folk-life, Norwegian history and Norwegian folk-poetry in music'. In Autumn sees Grieg take inspiration from the forces of nature, both life-giving and destructive, whether it be from the farmers' harvest celebrations or he ensuing death and decay, while the Symphonic Dances make extensive use of Norwegian folk-melodies. Indeed it has often been said that the famous Piano Concerto has an lement of untamed wildness in its opening timpani roll followed by the cascading chimes of the piano. Whatever its inspiration, this cornerstone of the piano repertoire remains one of most enduringly-popular of all concertos on account of its profusion of inspired melodies, noble eloquence and poetic vitality.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars "The" Grieg Disc.......2004-06-28

    This is a marvelous disc of Grieg's orchestral music; in fact, I might go so far as to say it is my favorite. The couplings are oustanding: the famous Piano Concerto, the slightly less well-known Symphonic Dances, and the totally neglected overture, In Autumn. Each pieces complements the other and charts the progression of Grieg's talent in a field (orchestral music) that was not his greatest strength. Nevertheless, these pieces constitute his greatest achivement in the medium (minus the Peer Gynt music), and make for spellbinding listening--especially when they're playing with such fire and commitment.

    The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is on top form under Bjarte Engeset, who is fast becoming one of my favorite conductors. The sound quality is excellent, and every piece shimmers and glows with remarkable intensity. I have MANY versions of the Piano Concerto, but I've really fallen for Havard Gimse's version, which is both reflective and virile in all the right places. The orchestral contribution is remarkable. They make a wonderful case for In Autumn as well, a gem of an overture which should be played more widely; it has wonderful tunes and the distinct thumbprint of Grieg throughout. Yet perhaps the true highlight of the disc is the Symphonic Dances, which blow away any other version I've ever encountered. This is the first version that made the dances seem truly "symphonic," instead of a lose string of lightweight melodies. The entire piece coheres beautifully, and I was completely blown away by the final dance, with its En Saga-ish echoes.

    Luckily, this disc is entitled "Grieg Edition 1." I anxiously await the next volume! Again, this shows why Naxos is one of the most happening labels on the classical scene. Thanks for making me reevaluate Grieg's contribution to classical music.

    My only criticism is the double cover. The disc itself has a magnificent painting by Nikolai Astrup which complements the music beauitfully. So why the slip cover with the romantic Scandinavian landscape? Is this a marketing ploy? It's a waste of cardboard...
    Handel: Messiah
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Finally a Messiah with fervor!
    • Great recording!
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    • This is a great recording!
    		 Handel: Messiah

    Manufacturer: Naxos
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    ASIN: B00002R16A
    Release Date: 1999-11-30

    Tracks:

    1. Messiah: No. 1 Overture
    2. Messiah: No. 2 Arioso For Tenor
    3. Messiah: No. 3 Air For Tenor
    4. Messiah: No. 4 Chorus
    5. Messiah: No. 5 Recitative For Bass
    6. Messiah: No. 6 Air For Bass
    7. Messiah: No. 7 Chorus
    8. Messiah: No. 8 Recitative For Alto
    9. Messiah: No. 9 Air For Alto And Chorus
    10. Messiah: No. 10 Arioso For Bass
    11. Messiah: No. 11 Air For Bass
    12. Messiah: No. 12 Chorus
    13. Messiah: No. 13 Pifa (Pastoral Symphony)
    14. Messiah: No. 14a Recitative And No. 14b Arioso For Soprano
    15. Messiah: No. 15 Recitative For Soprano
    16. Messiah: No. 16 Arioso For Soprano
    17. Messiah: No. 17 Chorus
    18. Messiah: No. 18 Air For Soprano
    19. Messiah: No. 19 Recitative For Alto
    20. Messiah: No. 20 Air For Alto And Soprano
    21. Messiah: No. 21 Chorus
    22. Messiah: No. 22 Chorus
    23. Messiah: No. 23 Air For Alto
    24. Messiah: No. 24 Chorus
    25. Messiah: No. 25 Chorus
    26. Messiah: No. 26 Chorus

    Tracks:

    1. Messiah: No. 27 Arioso For Tenor
    2. Messiah: No. 28 Chorus
    3. Messiah: No. 29 Recitative For Tenor
    4. Messiah: No. 30 Air For Tenor
    5. Messiah: No. 31 Recitative For Tenor
    6. Messiah: No. 32 Air For Tenor
    7. Messiah: No. 33 Chorus
    8. Messiah: No. 34 Recitative For Tenor
    9. Messiah: No. 35 Chorus
    10. Messiah: No. 36 Air For Alto
    11. Messiah: No. 37 Chorus
    12. Messiah: No. 38 Aria For Soprano
    13. Messiah: No. 39 Chorus
    14. Messiah: No. 40 Air For Bass
    15. Messiah: No. 41 Chorus
    16. Messiah: No. 42 Recitative For Tenor
    17. Messiah: No. 43 Air For Tenor
    18. Messiah: No. 44 Chorus
    19. Messiah: No. 45 Air For Soprano
    20. Messiah: No. 46 Chorus
    21. Messiah: No. 47 Recitative For Bass
    22. Messiah: No. 48 Air For Bass
    23. Messiah: No. 49 Recitative For Alto
    24. Messiah: No. 50 Duet For Alto And Tenor
    25. Messiah: No. 51 Chorus
    26. Messiah: No. 52 Air For Soprano
    27. Messiah: No. 53 Chorus
    28. Messiah: Amen

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Finally a Messiah with fervor!.......2005-10-20

    I've hunted a thrilling performance of The Messiah through 240 versions so far. This is the best I've found. Some are self-conscious, dutifully singing as instructed. Some are almost childish in their lilt. Some are overblown with so much bombast that you can barely hear the heart of the music. Some are concentrated on faithfulness to the original instruments. If you want a performance that will make you shiver with the power and joy of the music, this is the one. The singers are singing about GLORY. They sound as if they are ecstatic. The musicians are at one with the music and they create a virtual cathedral wherever this CD is played, just close your eyes. Or, let your own imagery, be it celestial, or of great oceans...carry you away.

    5 out of 5 stars Great recording!.......2003-09-22

    There are so many performances of the Messiah out there that it is very difficult to point to a difinative one, but I'd put this in the catagory of the "very good" ones. As other reviewers have said, every performance is different and has its own character. Each has stronger and weaker points. Here the conductor and musicians have made good, solid musical choices. There is an amazing attention to detail which is not so obvious the first listen through but which makes the piece shine. The tempos seem to be right on, and there is no frivolous over-embellishment by the soloists. There is no attempt to be showey. The dramatic dynamics in the first section of the overture are interesting, but seem to work after you hear it a few times. This performance also includes sections which are often omitted (Second half of "He shall feed his flock," "Thou art gone up on high," "Great was the company of the preachers," and "Death where is thy sting"). I prefer the more intimate quality of a small ensemble of musicians to the mega-performances by the London Philharmonic, Vienna State Opera Orchestra, etc.. As with this performance, the smaller group lends a clarity to the music, where the larger ensembles can get a little "muddy" at times. Just my personal preference. Overall, this is a very good performance, and certainly the low price (being on the Naxos lable) makes this a clear choice.

    2 out of 5 stars Good and Bad.......2000-04-09

    I was more interested in "The Messiah" for the religious content than as a music critic, but this was too much. The strings are tinny. The orchestra is plodding. The soloists and choir are thankfully very good and seem to understand the meaning of the words. It is a shame the sound mix is uneven. The male parts come across loud and clear, but the poor women. For instance, No. 9 Oh thou that tellest..., the soloist sounded like she was singing in an echo chamber far from the mike. This is one of the most disappointing versions of "The Messiah" I have heard in a long time.

    4 out of 5 stars This is a great recording!.......2000-02-11

    I was really surprised with the new that the Messiah's New World premiere was held at Trinity Church in October 1770, twenty-eight years after it was written. This fact only will make one proud in having this CD among his collection.

    Anyhow, this is nothing more than a historic detail and would not count if this recording had not an outstanding first-rate ensemble of singers. Without doubt there is no definitive version of Messiah. Each one has its own distinctive touch and feeling and exploring it is always a pleasant journey through imagination.

    As stated by the conductor: "we must concede that performing Messiah with twenty singers and an appropriately balanced instrumental ensemble represents, at best, an imperfect comprimise", it will be easy to understand that this recording does not stand among the greatest and will probably carry some imperfections. I will mention two that kind of disppointed me a little bit. The Overture and the Chorus Worthy is the Lamb, for some reason misses the habitual vigor and strenght. Everything else is great and this is definitely a worth buying.
    Host
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    • A brave step and an excellent record
    • no guitars - so what?
    • One of the best CDs ever created
    • if they had added more guitar riffs...
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    Paradise Lost
    Manufacturer: Emi
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    ASIN: B00000JON4
    Release Date: 2004-08-31

    Tracks:

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    3. In All Honesty
    4. Harbour
    5. Ordinary Days
    6. It's Too Late
    7. Permanent Solution
    8. Behind The Grey
    9. Wreck
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    13. Host

    Album Details

    1999 13 Track Album, their Seventh Release. Produced by Steve Lyon. Includes the Single 'so Much is Lost'. Described as 'dark Rock'.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars An outsiders perspective.......2004-05-25

    This was the first Paradise Lost album I heard and it is a truly fantastic album. I have subsequently bought other album's of theirs - both historic and more recent and still think this is their best work. Sure to the old fans it may be a shock to hear the change of direction, but taking the album at face value it is an awesome piece of work.

    4 out of 5 stars A brave step and an excellent record.......2002-05-20

    I don't think any Paradise Lost fan was expecting this one. Their previous album, "One Second", traded in their guitar-driven sound for one more steeped in electronic gloom-- with mixed results. There was a backlash among fans and the most popular songs were those few that still incorporated plenty of riffs. So it comes as a complete surprise that "Host" cuts the guitars out almost completely, severing the ties with their earlier style. The results are astounding-- Paradise Lost can write dark music in any form, and they can do it well.
    The band tapped Steve Lyon as producer, an excellent choice. Lyon's work with dark wave Depeche Mode offshoot Recoil and the Cure demonstrated an uncanny ability to create moods using massive "walls" of sound. The result is an aural drowning experience for the listener, but one that is immersive without being overbearing. Keyboards and other machines are used to generate foggy and desolate sounds, mixing beautifully with the music. Strings add an organic element to the songs, keeping them from collapsing under the weight of electronic waves. Guitars occasionally show up, but only with supporting roles in the more angry songs on the album.
    Singer/lyricist Nick Holmes improved here over his first attempt at "clear" singing in "One Second". On that album his unsteady new style is at times a detriment to the songs. Here he holds his own, turning in impressive performances on such songs as "So Much is Lost" and "Ordinary Days". On the downside, drummer Lee Morris has a diminished role, playing second fiddle to a couple of programmed drum machines, and rythmn guitarist Aaron Aedy is almost completely out of the picture. It's a shame, but it certainly doesn't hurt the album. Lead guitarist/songwriter Greg Mackintosh does an excellent job writing dark music using a different technical formula. "So Much is Lost" and "Behind the Grey" grab the listener immediately with their intense despair. Others take awhile to make an impression. On my first listen through, I didn't catch on to "Wreck", but now I think it's one of the better songs on the album-- its plodding gloom has much more to it than may first grab the attention and is one of the more emotionally touching songs on "Host". Mackintosh also offers some excellent uptempo numbers in "Ordinary Days" and "Year of Summer". These in particular stand out as examples of PL music that is not only well done without the old guitar reliance, but can sustain a fast pace without sacrificing the moody despair of the music.
    There are a couple of low moments-- "In All Honesty" doesn't rise above its ironically preachy and annoying character, and the title track "Host" is a sodden bore, but these are buoyed by the rest of the album, making "Host" stand as a triumph for Paradise Lost.

    4 out of 5 stars no guitars - so what?.......2002-01-23

    Many people blame Paradise Lost for "selling out". To me, this record is anything but selling out. Selling out would be repeating "Draconian Times" every time they put out a record. Instead "Host" makes PL take a great risk: they explore the direction they took in "one second": in come samplers, atmospheric keyboards and piano and out go overdistorted and gloomy guitar riffs. "Host" goes one step further: guitar riffs are nearly obliterated, and song structure goes beyond the typical metal modular-riff stuff. Bass lines, guitar effects, percussion (drums and beats), piano and even a string section blend in perfectly with Nick's improving vocals, and make songs more balanced than if they were just a plastered collection of riffs. Having said that, "behind the grey" still has a catchy guitar hook. If you liked "One Second", then buy this record. If you're a PL all-time fan only buy this record if you liked the direction they took in "one second". If you like PL but you find "one second" too "soft" or "risky" or "weird" or "alternative" then go out and buy a record by slayer or cradle of filth or any other band that provides the same record over and over again.

    5 out of 5 stars One of the best CDs ever created.......2001-04-05

    Other people on this site underrated this CD. This is my favourite CD, although I definitely enjoy other Paradise Lost CDs. Certainly this CD may disappoint those who favor Paradise Lost's early style, but a band must evolve. Many bands get "worse" as they change. I am convinced that Paradise Lost consistently produces excellent goth metal. I love Host as I love all other Paradise Lost CDs and I think that anyone who does not own it or does not appreciate it is cheating themself.

    4 out of 5 stars if they had added more guitar riffs..........2001-01-25

    this is excellent music but i don't understand why having one of the greatest rhythm guitar player (aaron) and the greatest lead guitar player (gregor) they put a work based mostly on keyboards and samplers.if they had added more guitar riffs, this could deserved 5 stars.
    Amy Beach: Songs
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Some of the greatest songs in classical music
    • Wonderful!
    		 Amy Beach: Songs

    Manufacturer: Naxos American
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0002BXOFK
    Release Date: 2004-10-19

    Tracks:

    1. The Rainy Day
    2. Ariette
    3. When Far From Her
    4. Empress Of Night
    5. The Secret
    6. Ecstasy
    7. Within Thy Heart
    8. Sleep, Little Darling
    9. Night
    10. Forgotten
    11. Dearie
    12. Far Awa'
    13. The Year's At The Spring
    14. Ah, Love, But A Day!
    15. I Send My Heart Up To Thee!
    16. Come, Ah Come
    17. Canzonetta
    18. I Did Not Say
    19. We Three
    20. June
    21. I Ask The Bird
    22. Go Not Too Far
    23. Shena Van
    24. Baby
    25. Hush, Baby Dear
    26. A Prelude
    27. O Sweet Content
    28. An Old Prayer
    29. The Funeral Wreath
    30. The Candy Lion
    31. A Thanksgiving Fable
    32. In The Twilight
    33. The Host
    34. May Flowers
    35. I Sought The Lord
    36. Though I Take The Wings Of Morning

    Album Description

    One of America's most prolific and successful composers, Mrs H. H. A. ("Amy") Beach was one of the first women composers whose works were as highly regarded as those produced by men. Best known during her lifetime for her well-crafted songs and short piano pieces, she was also the first American woman to compose in the larger forms. Beach's 117 art songs span the whole of her compositional career. By incorporating musical ideas from many cultures and musical traditions within a late-Romantic framework, Beach's songs show her skillful craftsmanship and profound understanding of text.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Some of the greatest songs in classical music.......2007-07-25

    Even though I really enjoyed the other Naxos Beach CD, I was surprprised by how many chills and tears I experienced in this collection of songs. Beach has a way of perfectly expressing the lyrics which are mainly poems and are included in the CD liner notes. As a whole the songs express Beach's compositional skills and her personal life. The songs contain several lullabies and poems about death. They are perfectly performed by the the mezzo and piano . Please buy these songs they do rise to the level of schumann ans Shubert.
    Please excuse typos I have a neurologic disease.

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2004-11-11

    I take private voice lessons from Kathie Kelton and she is amazing! She brings Amy Beach's music to life! I strongly recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys listening to classical and operatic music. The music is so beautiful it will give you chills! Fantastic!

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