Riddles

The First Letter- QUINCY JONES
Letter Search- QUINCY JONES
Nettie's Letters- QUINCY JONES
High Life / Proud Theme- QUINCY JONES
J.B. King- QUINCY JONES
Heaven Belongs To You- QUINCY JONES
Katutoka Corrine- QUINCY JONES
Celie Shaves Mr./Scarification Ceremony- QUINCY JONES
I'm Here- QUINCY JONES
Champagne Train- QUINCY JONES
Celie's New House / Body And Soul- QUINCY JONES / COLEMAN HAWKINS & HIS ORCHESTRA
Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'- QUINCY JONES
Reunion/Finale- QUINCY JONES

Customer Reviews:

Interlude is great........2007-03-09

I wanted a CD that captured the mood and feelings of the movie. The score sort of recycles itself. Its important to know the title of the song so that you can understand the music. This is really a great Soundtrack.

My favorite part is the interlude, its a little long but how else can you capture the whole movie in just a few minutes!

great musik.......2007-03-08

This cd is the parfait double of the film.
You just have to lesson it for being in the film. Great tunes.

A must have!.......2007-02-21

This is a good cd, although it was not exactly what I was expecting. I was hoping for more lyrics in the songs rather than just the music, as it was sung in the movie. Although I love the music just the same.

Put it on and dream.......2007-01-09

The music is so pleasant. It is something that inspires thought.

Lots of instrumental pieces.......2007-01-05

This is a great CD, but if you are looking for a lot of gospel tunes you might be disappointed, there are many instrumental peices, that are pretty however.

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Very stirring Spanish music
Everything you want it to be
Excellent sound track
"Horner, the legend has returned!"
Great Fun!

The Legend of Zorro

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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The Mask Of Zorro: Music From The Motion Picture
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ASIN: B000BF0DTC
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

Collecting The Ballots
Stolen Votes
To The Governor's... And Then Elena
This Is Who I Am
Classroom Justice
The Cortez Ranch
A Proposal With Pearls/Perilous Times
Joaquin's Capture And Zorro's Rescue
Jailbreak/Reunited
A Dinner Of Pigeon/Setting The Explosives
Mad Dash/Zorro Unmasked
Just One Drop Of Nitro
The Train
Statehood Proclaimed
My Family Is My Life...

Customer Reviews:

Very stirring Spanish music.......2007-01-10

This CD makes you want to put a rose in your teeth and flamenco dance.

Everything you want it to be.......2006-04-20

I just bought this soundtrack last night after listening to bits of it on iTunes, and it is such a beautiful score. I've seen the film... gosh, I don't keep count anymore, but every time, I always take in the music. And how can you not? James Horner is a wonderful composer, yet the music seems to take on a life of its own.
The opening number gets you right away: the Spanish-style guitar strum, the frenzied tap dance, and the horns. One thing you can definitely credit music to do is build, be it suspense or emotion. The tap dance builds and builds until the guitar takes over.
The second number begins with drums like thunderclaps, violins still keeping the tension. The horns and claps enter, and you have Zorro's theme again. Percussion picks back up around the two-minute mark, and it keeps a nice tempo.
I like to think that this soundtrack is like a Spanish version of Pirates of the Caribbean, another of my favorite films. But the horns always let you know, with special clarity, that this is Zorro.
Whether or not this soundtrack is good is entirely up to the person listening. Then again, if you don't like it, why are you listening in the first place? If you want to hate it, then it's terrible. But if you appreciate all the orchestrations, this soundtrack is a masterpiece. Enjoy.

Excellent sound track.......2006-02-24

The soundtrack for the movie "Legend of Zorro" is far and away greater than the soundtrack for the original movie. It is the perfect piece for putting on in the background while you work or resting your thoughts. There is just the feeling of a fine wine when it's playing. I love the Spainish sound of guitar and orchestration. My office partner finds it wonderful to listen to also. For those who like soundtracks this is a must, and if you just like wonderful music, again, it is a must.

"Horner, the legend has returned!".......2006-02-08

With "Collecting the Ballots" we are reintroduced to the awesome prelude Horner composed for The Mask of Zorro. The difference is that after the tap dancing and clapping, there's no loud bang of the main theme. The theme is expanded a bit and later makes its soft, heroic appearance.

The talk and hype of this album is the longest track: "The Train." Horner composes many long tracks for other works but this is one of, if not, his longest action track to date. It starts hard and fast with a Spanish trumpet, tapping and percussion all leading up to the very Spanish, fun Zorro theme at the 1-minute mark. From there it's non-stop action to the very end. This is one sweeping, swashbuckling ride of a score.

If you enjoyed the first Zorro music, you'll enjoy this one. However, there are no new themes only a multiple amount of use of the romantic theme from the first Zorro. This could be good or bad. It depends on your taste.

The action tracks really make this an awesome score. It's difficult to pick one composition over the over; Mask of Zorro or Legend of Zorro?

This is James Horner's best action score of the year. Add this one to your collection!

Great Fun!.......2005-11-23

"The Legend of Zorro"
The movie comes at an unusual time, seven years after it's predecessor. Why one only has to wonder what took them so long to get around to it, it's provided us with a new James Horner score at the very least. The first score was one of his best action scores... fun, inventive, and with excellent themes. Everyone raved about Horner's creativity, how much different it was from the rest of his work. He's now returned for a sequel (he doesn't do many of those, he's only scored sequels for "An American Tail", "Cocoon", "48 Hrs" and "Star Trek") to "Zorro" and like his other sequel scores ("An American Tail 2" excepted), it's quite similar to the first one. The opening track, "Collecting the Ballots" begins with the same hard guitar strum as the first, and the notes of clapping that follow are identical to the original score as well... fortunately, it's not a complete repeat after that. The same themes are utilized throughout the score, there's no significant new ones (aside from a "false love theme", you'll understand when you see the movie), but Horner uses them in different enough ways to make this score interesting. The instrumentation is the same (clapping hands, stomping feet, tambourines, guitars, ethnic pipes, and blaring horns) but the rhythms and paces are different.

The overall feel of the score is slightly more playful than the original, but it never feels cartoonish. It's simply more fun and less threatening than the original score. Whether this is a pro or con I will leave up to you. The love theme is used more often than the main theme this time around, and it's featured in stunning arrangements several times, but the focus of this score is action music. The action is a lot of fun, and if you enjoyed the first score, you will likely enjoy this one as well. The album is refreshingly free of Horner's cliches while simultaneously sounding like a Horner score... mostly. The highlight track of the album, and there are a few to choose from, is probably "The Train". The longest cue, it's a nearly non-stop action piece that is superbly exciting and epic in structure. Near the end, though, it seems that Horner got so creative he actually jumps out of his own musical borders and seems to be channeling John Williams in "Revenge of the Sith" mode, without ever directly stealing from him. Fascinating. Another bonus is that we have no annoying pop song here, rather, we get an end credits suite (My Family is My Life) that goes back and forth between the main theme and the love theme in various forms. As you probably have noticed, Horner likes to end his scores on a quiet note... his end credits tend to finish the themes, and then fade off into oblivion with quiet, gentle, wandering strings or flutes. Not here. In a bold move not heard since the likes of "Star Trek" or "The Rocketeer" (some might include "Ransom"), Horner brings his score to a close with a mighty brass trill, finishing off his action adventure with a bang. Cool!

Okay, I'll stop raving and make my obligatory complaints. The score is only prevented from reaching a five-star level due to it's derivative nature. There are no new themes here of note, and a novice might have a hard time telling it from the original. But on it's own, it's excellent, and unlike John William's second "Harry Potter" score, this is a score that doesn't pale in comparison to the original. It may not have quite as many highlights as the original score, but it's a more consistently well-written and quality listen. Plus the end credits suite is far more satisfying than that silly song. I've heard better scores this year in "Kingdom of Heaven", "Hostage", "Star Wars", "The Greatest Game Ever Played", "Corpse Bride", "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", and others, but few of them have been as much pure orchestral fun as "The Legend of Zorro." Recommended.
Rating: ****

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Good stuff
This album almost killed me!
Amazing CD
Strangest Album Ever- Wrap Your Head Around It
Primus before Primus existed

Riddles Are Abound Tonight
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Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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ASIN: B000001Y63
Release Date: 1994-04-05

Tracks:

Prelude To Fear
Riddles Are Abound Tonight
Here's To The Man
Shattering Song
Toyz 1988
Temporary Phase
Girls For Single Men
Recreating
Caution Should Be Used While Driving A Motor Vehicle Or Operating Machinery

Customer Reviews:

Good stuff.......2006-09-15

This is really a great album if you are a Primus fan. Most folks that I play this (or Primus for that matter) don't exactly "get it". It might be all the pot that I smoked when I wore a younger mans clothes! ;-)

This album almost killed me!.......2006-06-17

I just turned thirty! If there has been one musical thread throughout my life, high school, college and now as a dad, it has been Primus. If I wanted to, I could easily define chapters in my life based on the most current Primus release. As a music major in college playing Jazz saxophone, I spent far more time practicing my bass alongside Primus than my sax. That said, for me, "Riddles are Abound Tonight" is hands down, by far, Les' greatest work. This is in no way a comment about Primus. I have room in my heart for more than one band. How did this album almost kill me? The first time I ever heard it was the day it was released on a portable CD player with a tape deck adapter in an 85' GMC Jimmy. I had been a Primus fan for a while and was not sure what to expect. When those first bass notes came through the speakers I quite litterally drove right off the damn road. I managed to save myself from disaster but not before freaking out my girlfriend who was completely oblivious as to just what it was that she was hearing. In fact, she fell asleep. I loved it. I had sausage all to myself for two complete back to back listenings on a long road trip.
I think part of what appeals to me about this album is that with Primus I had sort of been rebelling against my Jazz background, but sausage sort of embraced it in a way. In no small way due to Jay Lane. I wont write reviews of every song because I love them all. I will say however that when I read M. Casey's review of Shattering Song below I got a huge grin on my face because finally someone knows what I am feeling. At least 12 years later I still listen to this album all the time, I still hear new things and I still prefer to listen to it alone. It's sort of like my own little happy place.

Amazing CD.......2006-02-17

This band is the primitive version of Primus. It is a very excellant and dynamic album, and i highly recommend it for any die hard Primus fans. So quick, indulge in the greatness

Strangest Album Ever- Wrap Your Head Around It.......2005-12-29

This is a Claypool album that, even after months of listening, I still find it to be quite the enigma. However, I do love it. Here are the tracks and their ratings:

Prelude To Fear- 5/5
Riddles Are Abound Tonight- 5/5
Here's To The Man- 5/5
Shattering Song- 4/5
Toz 1988- 3/5
Temporary Phase- 5/5
Girls For Single Men- 5/5
Recreating- 5/5
Caution Should Be Used While Driving...- 5/5

Overall, a very good album, and easily a great addition to any Claypool collection. However, approach with Caution...pun intended.

Primus before Primus existed.......2005-12-17

Before Primus as we know it came to be, there was Primate (Jay Lane on drums, Todd Huth on guitar, Les on bass).

Though these guys are much harder to get into than the Primus, they're just as rewarding if not more. Claypool's basslines here are a little busier and not as much the focal point of the music. Todd Huth is an amazing guitarist, better than LaLonde IMHO (he can really make that instrument scream!) and Jay Lane's style of drumming isn't quite as technically impressive as Herb's (it's more based on holding the groove down), but he holds his own very well.

Again: these guys are about 30 times darker and experimental than Primus so this album is NOT recommended as a starting point for Claypoolians. Start off with Frizzle Fry.

1) Prelude to Fear-

Awesome opening to the album, starting off with a sick bassline which is then complimented by a guitar riff that's utterly jaw-dropping. This sounds like it's in a weird time signature. 9/10

2) Riddles are Abound Tonight-

Friggin' amazing track. The 'big' single off the album (supposedly the video inspired Beavis's Corhnolio character). The incredibly foot-stomping bassline's actually a pretty simple octave slap-and-pop (yes, really) which makes this song very easy to hit REPEAT after. 10/10

3) Here's to the Man

I could never really get into this one; it's by far the darkest song on the album about a kid who gets a hold of a gun and accidentally shoots his friend (Claypool's cartoonish vocals seem to make it all the more grim). Though everything here is great technically (Huth's guitar work is probably the best on the album here), nothing's really all that catchy and it's so damn dark I often find myself skipping this one. But maybe that's what they were going for anyway. 7.5/10

4) Shattering Song

YES! YES!!! FRIGGIN' YES! This 7-minute song is any musician's wet dream, and that's just the verses...the wordless chorus defies explanation. Claypool slaps the life out of his bass while Huth just spews atonal noise from his guitar and man...just listen to it. It's amazing. 10,000/10

5) Toyz 1988

A really cool alternate version of Toys Go Winding Down; I prefer it to the Frizzle Fry cut. This one's a lot -- you guessed it -- darker. Les's tap riff in this one is a lot more complex. 9/10

6) Temporary Phase

The most accessible song off the album...which isn't really saying it's accessible, but still. Still can't really decipher most of the lyrics, but it seems like it's about Les's childhood. Anyway, a good solid track. 8.5/10

7) Girls for Single Men

This is the album's centerpiece...easily the freakiest song on here and anyone unfamiliar with Claypool who listens to it unprepared will most likely run from the room screaming. It's a weird layered sort of jam session over a repetitive bassline. Not too catchy, but it fits fine with the album's tone. 8.5/10

8) Recreating

Very odd, easily overlooked album song that I probably played the least at first, but as I listened to it more and more I found that it's a very impressive little song and just about as solid as Toyz or Prelude. Les's liberal use of his whammy bar on this one makes me want to add one to my bass. 8.5/10

9) Caution Should be Used When Driving a Motor Vehicle or Operating Machinery

Perhaps the longest song title in music history. Extremely hypnotic (repetitive bassline, SCREAMING atonal guitar that gives Metal Machine Music a run for its money, and a solid beat accompanied by sounds of machinery) and quite a fitting end to the album. When they suddenly stop at the end and just start jamming, I always get the hugest grin on my face. 10/10

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Steamboy lets off wonderfull steam
Delightful score
So Good!!! And Not Evil!!!!!!!!!! And it's WAY better than dumb Chicken Little!!! I hate Chicken Little!
Steamboy sountrack
A delightful surprise!

Steamboy

Manufacturer: Domo Records
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ASIN: B0007NBAB8
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

Manchester 1866
The Chase
Unexpected Meeting
Scarlet
Raid By The Airship
London World Exposition
The Ateller Of Ray
Crystal Palace Waltz
Ray's Dilemma
The Sortie Of Scotland Ground
Fight In the Exposition Ground
Launch!
Temptation
Fly In The Sky
Two Delusions
Collapse And Rescue
Ray's Theme

Customer Reviews:

Steamboy lets off wonderfull steam.......2007-04-05

Beautiful. Even this word doesn't give Steamboy justice. Steve Jablonsky is a very brilliant man, creating lush atmospheres, deep tones, frantic intensity, and a wonderful main theme.

Lush atmospheres/deep tones: the music sounds great. Listened to on the computer, stereo, iPod, PSP, car, the music is clear. The atmosphere of the music is nowhere near Japanese, even though the actual movie is considered Anime. The music is very, should I say, American, and there isn't a trace of Japanese. The tones are deep, setting up the mood very quickly. On Track 01, Manchester 1866, the music starts off with a beautiful piano segment. Then, adventure kicks in and the music is fast, upbeat, and never fails to amaze. You can close your eyes and picture a far away city, filled with colorful people, flags waving in the air, and airships in the sky. With Track 02, Chase, the music starts off with quick violins, and then throughout the 5 minute song, the music grows more and more frantic, violin a'blazing, drums a'pounding, piano banging! Its really intense, and I love intense music, but the thing that sets Steamboy apart is that it mixes lush violin with the frantic drums. I cannot describe it. Same as in Track 05, Raid By The Airship, I feel like I'm frantically dodging bullets while trying to stay afloat in the air, or even running from very dangerous people through a mall. Its wonderful.

Frantic intensity: Ok, so this is the thing that sets a soundtrack apart from all the others. Is the music intense? Steamboy, I have to admit, is one of the most intense soundtracks I've listened to. I haven't seen the movie, but instead, picture and map out the events in my mind. Action songs such as Chase, Raid By The Airship, Fight In The Exposition Ground, Launch!, and Fly In The Sky, all contain frantic violin. And to top it off, the music stays with you. Unlike the soundtrack to Aeon Flux, Steamboy manages to heat things up, while creating memorible themes, instead of just drums that are all over the place.

The Wonderful theme: Track 17, Ray's Theme, is very original. It is what you would expect from an adventure movie, and Jablonsky manages to capture the heart of the era in the theme. The action themes, like I stated earlier, are very good. The filler stuff inbetween, I guess you could call that a theme. It is not too bad either.

Main Theme(Ray's Theme):*****
Action Theme:*****
Filler Stuff Theme:****

The samples don't do this music justice. No matter what other Soundtrack you have your eye on, just forget about it for now, and pick up this rare jem that will never stop mesmerizing.

Colbster

Delightful score.......2006-02-08

Steve Jablonsky composes a wonderful animated film in the infamous Media Venture tradition. It you're a fan of Zimmer's, Gregson-Williams and Powell's work on animated films, you'll love this one.

A few of the highlight tracks include:

"The Chase" is where Ray's theme is played at a fast pace against the clanking of sticks.

"Fly in the Sky" is where Ray's theme is played boldly as Ray uses the steam pack to go rescue his friend from the giant, flying fortress.

"Collapse and Rescue" is the longest track of the album and most recognizable as being pulled from Zimmer's Pearl Harbor score. Although the variations of the track are similar to Zimmer's, this song is played to increase tension during the destruction of the fortress thing.

"Ray's Theme" is, well, Ray's theme. It's a nice little melody to close the album.

The rest of the score is good too just that the tracks above are the ones that stood out for me.

If you're a collector of Media Venture scores for animated flicks, get this one. The import version is pricy but no different from the commercial release. The only difference is the album artwork. You decide if the import worth twice or more than the asking price for the commercial album release.

So Good!!! And Not Evil!!!!!!!!!! And it's WAY better than dumb Chicken Little!!! I hate Chicken Little!.......2005-12-09

This one was quite a surprise for me since i wasn't expecting much musicaly from this movie. To those of you who saw "Akira", the music was alright... there was like three or four good musical tracks on the cd, but the rest was mostly just ambient. But when I saw "Steamboy" and I heard the music, it captivated me on the spot, and I was glued to the screen the whole time.
The Score to "Steamboy" is superb! I listen to it very often, along with the Kameo soundtrack. Both soundtracks are quite listenable for all ages, there is no questionable lyrics or any adult content... just joshin' ya! These are MUSICAL, not lyrical. But there are those "FREAKY" parents out there who think all things like this are "bad", or "evil". It is not in any way. This musical material could even spawn musical interest in childern! Intcerdible!!!! WOW!!!! SO COOL!!!! Chikka chikka Boom boom!!!!.....
later,
dark

ps Chicken Little IS SOOOOO STUPID!!!!!!!! He tries to copy "Napoleon Dynamite"!!! Which is MUCH better than dumb old Chicken dumby!

Steamboy sountrack.......2005-09-03

You don't have to be an anime fan to appreciate this fine soundtrack. The music really fits the content of the movie and helps move the story. Well orchestrated and moving, a real treat to the ear.

A delightful surprise!.......2005-05-09

As a rule, I don't expect much from composers coming out of Media Ventures. Occasionally they surprise me, as was the case with Harry Gregson-Williams, but for the most part, they never really develop their own musical voices -- one need only listen to almost any score by Nick Glennie-Smith, Klaus Badelt or Trevor Rabin to realize how interchangeable most of their work is. After hearing his fantastic contribution to Hans Zimmer's score for TEARS OF THE SUN (the best cue on the album) and his profoundly disappointing score for THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from STEAMBOY. But whatever I did or didn't expect, I was in for a delightful surprise. This hidden gem is a terrific piece of music. Not the most sophisticated composition in the world, but its nonstop energy and fun have made it one of my most frequently listened-to CDs over the weeks since I bought it. Stylistically, think early James Horner or Michael Kamen. The score's backbone is the beautiful "Ray's Theme," which pops up time and again and gets an absolutely gorgeous arrangement at the end of the CD, but in addition to this fantastic theme, there's a huge amount of fun action music. Surprisingly for a composer coming from MV, there's not a whole lot of brass, and the synths are minimal -- what there is is a lot of fun exciting stringwork, quick ostinatos, that sort of stuff, with enough variation and enough quiet material interspersed to keep it interesting. The second half of the CD is almost nonstop action; I'd point out highlights, except almost every single track is a highlight. From beginning to end, this CD is a wonderful listen. If you enjoy James Horner's THE ROCKETEER, Harry Gregson-Williams' SINBAD: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN SEAS, or any fun, fast film music -- don't overlook this one. Take a chance on it. I guarantee it'll be worth it.

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Richard Danielpour: Concerto for Orchestra; Anima Mundi

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Bartok has met his match...
Exciting!
Accessible and enjoyable.
It is what Shostakovich would write today.
Not bad

Richard Danielpour: Concerto for Orchestra; Anima Mundi

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ASIN: B0000029UM
Release Date: 1997-04-15

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Concerto For Orchestra (1996): 1. Agitato (With Urgency And Rhythmic Intensity)
Concerto For Orchestra (1996): 2. Scherzando (Playfully)
Concerto For Orchestra (1996): 3. Adagio Non Troppo
Concerto For Orchestra (1996): 4. Con Moto, Ben Misurato
Anima Mundi (1995): 1. Musica Verna
Anima Mundi (1995): 2. Lacrimae Rerum
Anima Mundi (1995): 3. Nox Tenebroso
Anima Mundi (1995): 4. Lux Hiberna

Customer Reviews:

Bartok has met his match..........2004-04-02

Danielpour's Concerto for Orchestra is vibrant, refreshing, and musically intriguing. Even the most staunch critic cannot help but feel moved and invigorated by the driving rhythms, the playfully loquacious instrumental interactions, the heartfelt pathos, and the furious excitement displayed in all four movements of this phenomenal work.

Experience the Danielpour Concerto for Orchestra. It is an experience you will not forget.

Exciting!.......2001-01-10

Pittsburgh and Danielpour are a winning combination! This American composer will end up filling the shoes of Copland and Bernstein as one of America's great composers. The Concerto for Orchestra dazzles, sparkles, dances, and weeps. The harmonies are complex and interesting, and yet very listenable. The Pittsburgh Symphony under Zinman has never sounded better. This is a must have for any proponent of 20th century music.

Accessible and enjoyable........2000-12-05

Like Danielpour's other large orchestra works ("Celestial Night", "Urban Dances") the "Concerto for Orchestra" and "Anima Mundi" are vibrant and dynamic like Bartok and occasionally dark and somber like, maybe Shostokovitch. Both pieces on this recording are entertaining and masterfully performed and would make for very exciting works to be heard in concert; they are great examples of 20th Century American composition, accessible and enjoyable. However, the two pieces also sound similar and it is hard for me to tell where the "Concerto" ends and "Anima Mundi" begins - not because the composition of one is indistinguishable from the other but rather because both works are full-bodied orchestral works, rich with dynamics thus making them sound similar. Breaking up the two by inserting a small string serenade or soloist-oriented work between them would help differentiate the two major works. Still, a very good recording of exciting American music, heartily recommended to fans of Corigliano, Diamond, and Bartok's orchestral works.

It is what Shostakovich would write today........1999-03-07

I heard this live, played by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra with the composer sitting next to me. I didn't want to look artificial so I was restrained in my enthusiasm, but I felt very much like I was hearing real classical music, something Shostakovich would write if he were here today. It is totally original, but if you need comparisons, it is Shostikovich with a sauce of Gershwin. It is the sound of New York and the angst of today's fragmented society. It is really great music! I am buying two CDs, one to send to my friends in Russia.

Not bad.......1999-02-12

Danielpour is a brilliant craftsman and a fine writer. My only criticism of the album is that the two pieces tend to run together and are a bit indistinct from one another. He truly has a gift, but needs to push himself before lapsing into repetitiveness.

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A great movie for all to enjoy
A most fascination insight to a very special individual
Great Motorcycle movie

The World's Fastest Indian

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ASIN: B000CRR3RY
Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

Burt And Tom
Bike Shop
Departure
Beach Race
Disappointment
Eggs And Fran
Memories
Road Encounters
Jake
Burma Shave
Bonneville Salt Flats
Trial Run
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Sportsman Of The Year
The World's Fastest Indian
Burt's Triumph
'Back To My Shed'

Album Description

The title of The World's Fastest Indian refers to the classic Indian Scout motorcycle that was the prized possession of New Zealander Burt Munro. All his life, he dreamed of reaching a goal that seemed impossible and sublimely innocent: to be the fastest man on earth. The riveting Sir Anthony Hopkins stars as the famous speed king in this celebration of a singular obsession with motorcycle racing and a boundless lust for life. The film was scored by composer J. Peter Robinson. With a 61-piece orchestra in front of him, Robinson wrote a variety of cues, from a soft tender moment featuring pianist Mike Lang and violinist Bruce Dukov, to a tense action cue integrating a bit of electronic percussion to underscore a dramatic race sequence.

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A great movie for all to enjoy.......2006-06-26

What an enjoyable movie. The need for speed is what drives Burt Munro. He's in the golden age of life and he wants to fulfill the "need" on his trusty Indian Scout. Enjoy the ride with him as he travels from New Zealand to the Bonneville Salt Flats. You'll have a big grin on your face when the credits run!!

A most fascination insight to a very special individual.......2006-06-21

I had the honor of meeting Burt Munro in the late 60's while while crewing on Mickey Thompson's Challenger One in our attempt to capture the record for 4 wheeled naturally aspirated vehicles. When this film was released my first reaction was yep, another Hollywood film "loosely" based on fact. I could not have been more wrong in my assumption.
This film is a masterpiece. Anthony Hopkins did a fantastic job portraying Burt Munro, in fact, having known Burt, Mr. Hopkins made his portrayal so believeable that at times I saw not an actor playing a part, but Burt Munro as we all knew him.
This is a must see for anyone who likes motorcycles, and more so as a testament that regardless of age dreams are achievable.

Great Motorcycle movie.......2006-03-30

First, being a avid motorcycle rider, I was very pleased with the movie. I also read the book "One Good Run". It is a must see movie for any motorcycle fans.

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X2: X-Men United

Manufacturer: Superb Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FILUEM
Release Date: 2006-05-30

Tracks:

X2: X-Men United/Suite from X2
X2: X-Men United/Storm's Perfect Strom
X2: X-Men United/Finding Faith
X2: X-Men United/Sneaky Mystique
X2: X-Men United/Cerebro
X2: X-Men United/Mansion Attack
X2: X-Men United/Rogue Earns Her Wings
X2: X-Men United/It's Time
X2: X-Men United/Magneto's Old Tricks
X2: X-Men United/I'm In
X2: X-Men United/If You Really Knew
X2: X-Men United/Playing with Fire
X2: X-Men United/Death Strikes Deathstryke
X2: X-Men United/Getting out Alive
X2: X-Men United/Goodbye
X2: X-Men United/We're Here to Stay

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Robert Maggio: Riddles

Manufacturer: Composers Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000056V0Z
Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

Duo Conc: Aggressive - Rhapsodic - Belligerent - Scott St. John/Robert Koenig
Duo Conc: Tender, Conciliatory - Intimate, Intense - Scott St. John/Robert Koenig
Largo Maestoso - Seething, Incisive - Belligerent - Cantabile - Tranquil - Scott St. John/Robert Koenig
Fluano Pianute: Bounce - Minimalize - Bart Feller/Robert Koenig
Fluano Pianute: Floatupspace - Meditate - Bart Feller/Robert Koenig
Fluano Pianute: Izimanlime - Musical Box - Bart Feller/Robert Koenig
Fluano Pianute: Beditate - Mounce - Bart Feller/Robert Koenig
Fluano Pianute: Musing Boxical - Spoatupflace - Bart Feller/Robert Koenig
Riddle: A Ring That Has No End? - James Stern/Nathan Williams/Audrey Andrist
Riddle: A Baby With No Cryin? - James Stern/Nathan Williams/Audrey Andrist
Divide: Low - Daniel Grabois/Colette Valentine
Divide: High - Daniel Grabois/Colette Valentine
Divide: Divide - Daniel Grabois/Colette Valentine
Phoenix: ...Consuming Itself In Fire... - Tara Helen O'Connor/David Fedele
Phoenix: ...Rising Renewed From The Ashes... - Tara Helen O'Connor/David Fedele