One's in Blue
Editorial Reviews
letter Oct 5 2001
...is a heartfelt salute to the proud men and women who gave their lives .. Chief of Department SFFD
J.G. in San Francisco
Hauntingly beautiful.....
Album Description
One's in Blue is a song in tribute to our emergency responders, fire, police and all those who perished as a result of the tragedy of 9-1-1. A percentage of this audio production will be donated to our courageous unsung heroes- the "One's in Blue"
The Kyrie in the background makes this song "hauntingly beautiful"
One's in Blue
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On Music for Two, banjo wizard Béla Fleck and stand-up bass maestro Edgar Meyer effortlessly sail through a challenging program that includes compositions by Bach, a sonata by Henry Eccles, a Miles Davis tune, and a number of self-composed finger twisters. The amazing thing about this varied selection is not its eclecticism--which is only to be expected with these two--but that it all blends together so seamlessly. Fleck's jazz-tinged compositions (like "The Lake Effect") and Meyer's bluegrass-inspired tunes (like "Wishful Thinking") sit so comfortably next to Bach's baroque jewels and Davis's cool jazz that it makes you question the entire of concept of musical classification. (In fact, the Bach preludes, inventions, and partitas translate so well to the banjo/bass arrangements, you have to wonder if old JSB might not have had a bit of bluegrass in his soul.) Music for Two was recorded live at a series of 2001 concerts, where Fleck and Meyer proved conclusively that the banjo and the bass were capable of remarkable subtlety and not just twang and boom. --Michael John Simmons
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A Must Have.......2007-04-25
These two really sound good together. If you're not so impressed with the music when you first hear it (I don't know if that's possible), check out the DVD that comes with it. You will gain such an appreciation for the music that's being played. Watch out for the guy making the banjo jokes. This CD is really an incredible work, I can't say it enough. Very relaxing music.
Broad Spectrum Virtuosity.......2007-04-23
This album runs the gamut of styles and genre. It is hard to get bored when a musical turn is but a few notes away. The two musicians integrate their instruments with incredible skill. I hate to give it a four star rating. The music is worth the 5. The loooooong, live applause tracks detract from the album. The asides by the musicians are sometimes hard to hear. Minor aggravations aside,this album plays frequently, very frequently, in our home,car, iPods, etc.
Cool Pairing for Meyer/Fleck Fans.......2007-01-02
I've seen both Edgar Meyer and Bela Fleck live (unfortunately not together) and I really think this album just captures the magic of their live shows: I can almost see them in my living room together! For those not so familiar with the music of one or both the inclusion of classical tunes with those composed by Meyer/Fleck and other contemporary songwriters is a cool drink of water. Music for Two is a good intro to the world of cozy bluegrass.
Bela Fleck + Edgar Meyer = strange mixture .......2006-11-10
Bela Fleck is one of the my jazz favorites... And hi with combination called Edgar Meyer are... great music!!!
Virtuosity Knows No Musical Boundaries.......2006-10-22
Béla Fleck & Edgar Meyer are both extraordinarily accomplished musicians who spend much of their time in very different worlds: Fleck in his newgrass space and Meyer in a more classical mode. But each has travelled in the other's territory before, and on this CD they connect around more genres than you can shake a stick at. In addition to their own compositions they tackle many of their joint favorites. The affection shows in the passion of the playing and the obvious camaraderie. And the accompanying DVD is a treat. Don't miss this one.
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There's no better example of American pop culture's hall-of-mirrors ethos than producer Alan Carr's relentlessly buoyant 1978 film adaptation of the stage musical Grease. Inspired by that decade's rampant 50's nostalgia, it now paradoxically evokes the campy 70's excesses that spawned it. That sense of recycled decades in collision is underscored repeatedly on this deluxe, double-disc Grease-fest, especially on the set's second disc of bonus materials that spans vintage singles of the title track (its instrumental B-side) and "Greased Lightnin'," some sing-along karaoke tracks, and a handful of alternately slick/techo-savvy remixes (originally produced for the film's 20th anniversary) that are testament to its enduring, era-defying appeal. The original soundtrack itself has been treated to a stellar digital remastering that fills disc one, and remains a joyous monument to camp, sheer ambition, and exuberant nostalgic illusions. Includes a slip-cased, double-fold-out case and new booklet with complete song lyrics. --Jerry McCulley
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You 're The One That I Want.......2007-04-03
The complete Grease experience. This cd is a two disc-set with disc one being the complete soundtrack, while disc two is all bonus material including the popular Grease Megamix. Fans of the movie would want to make this cd an essential part of their music collection.
Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights.......2006-03-26
Well here we are with a great piece of history.
This album has not only captured the spirit of the movie but the essence of a 1970's version of the 1950's. I have seen this play live and yes some things are different. Yet I grew up on the movie. I even find myself singing some of the songs now and then. Of course you will never see me singing "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee." However I do keep this in my car as great driving music. This album is not you can pick apart and say things like missing songs, in the wrong order etc. It sounds and feels just right. There will be many versions yet this one is the Grease - Deluxe Edition [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] gives you more information about each of the tracks allowing you to feel that you have inside information and to feel that you know more of what went into the making of each song.
Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical........2004-07-06
I'm enjoying listening to this great soundtrack that I loved as a child after a long hiatus. I had it on 8-track 25 years ago. So it's fitting that I should get the 25th Anniversary Edition on CD. The 24 songs from the movie are just as everyone remembers them, so I'll talk about the Bonus Disc, which contains 10 alternative versions of the songs plus 2 previously unreleased instrumentals from the film.
Track 1 on the Bonus Disc is an instrumental version of the film's theme, "Grease", written and produced by Barry Gibb. Frankie Valli's voice has been replaced by a saxophone. The chorus is vocal, but the voices are not those in the original song. You could use this as a sing-along version, as it would be easy to sing over the sax. Tracks 2-5 are officially sing-along versions. "Summer Nights" includes the chorus vocals from the film and sounds good. "You're the One That I Want" has new chorus vocals of questionable merit. "Sandy" is a new arrangement. It's not as good as the film version, but you can sing along. Track 6 is the single version of "Greased Lightning" that you may have heard on the radio back in the day. It's differs from the original in that the bad words have been replaced for radio airplay. Tracks 7-8 are previously unreleased instrumentals from the film. "Greased Up and Ready to Go" is lively. Tracks 9-10 are mixes that I occasionally hear on the radio. The "Grease Megamix" and the "Grease Dream Mix" are fun, if awkward. Tracks 11-12 are Martian Remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". They retain the original vocals, but set them to a Latin rhythm. They make pretty good dance tracks.
This 2-disc set isn't in a jewel case. The case is paperboard with 4 panels that fold out. This is inside of a clear vinyl slip case on which the tracks are written. This isn't convenient packaging. On the bright side, the case won't crack in the mail. Tucked inside one of the panels is a booklet that contains lyrics and credits.
The "Grease: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" is a terrifically fun soundtrack to one of the all-time great movie musicals. And for all those preteen girls who go wild over the movie with each new generation, the bonus material is perfect for parties and horsing around.
If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw.......2004-05-15
Disc 1 is like the original album, which I also own. 1 major flaw is that "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing" cuts off at the very end of it! I was upset by this, hence the 3 stars instead of 4. Disc 2 is a lot of fun w/some remixes and sing-a-longs, all in all, I'm pretty happy with it being that I'm a HUGE Grease fan. If you like Grease, you'll love this, it's fun. Too bad when they "remastered" it, they didn't catch there 1 mistake. Oh well, at least I have it on another album.
Grease CD Reveiw.......2004-04-26
This Grease CD is the best! I listen to it every week. I just love Your The One That I Want.:) Amazon.com has everything!Olivia Newton-John and the boy singer have the best voices. Now thatnks to Amazon.com I can listen to it! The Grease CD is the best!:)
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Album Description
Jerry Goldsmith's death in 2004 marked the end of one of the greatest careers in film composing. This lavish 57 track 4 CD set traces the path of his astonishing achievements and includes recordings conducted by Goldsmith himself. Featuring The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Daniel Caine Orchestra. Includes over 280 minutes of music.
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Awesome Set!.......2007-07-01
I am a huge fan of Jerry Goldsmith. They did a great job preserving his vision. I can listen to this collection for hours. Great music!
Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection.......2006-11-03
This is compilation of hit film music from one of the greatest composers in motion pictures. What is surprising though is the music not included like the Ghost And The Darkness, the 13th Warrior, Rudy and others. To be sure, 4 discs are not enough for a composure of this stature. THe recording, however, is an "engineering masterpiece" which makes the music even more enjoyable than when you first heard it at the movies. When are we ging to get the music that was omittd from this compilaton?
Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler.......2006-04-11
Okay, this is a CD review, so the focus is on music, but I've got to say this first: this has got to be a contender for the ugliest cover art ever. I mean, come on...instead of a tribute to the composer, the cover looks like someone spilled a glass of merlot over a NASA photo.
Fortunately, even an ugly cover will not ruin good music. And the good news is that I'd say about 75 percent of the music is good....and on a 4 cd set, that's a lot. Like other Silva compilations, the strength of this compilation is the variety. There are selections from the big releases (Star Trek, Omen, Rambo), but there is also a healthy dose of tracks from the smaller releases(Under Fire, Lionheart, The Swarm).
Two examples come to mind. Capricorn One and The Great Train Robbery are two movies that are not exactly household names today, but are dominated by two of Goldmith's finest main themes. The City of Prague Philharmonic come through with terrific renditions. And there are plenty of other strong performances...a few being concert versions conducted by Goldsmith himself. Suprisingly, "The Wind and the Lion" works, which is no small accomplishment given the ferentic original performance of "Raisuli Attacks".
It's not a complete success. A few of the performances fall flat, particularly some of the more inventive scores. Total Recall is just bad, mangling the performance with poor percussion and synthesizer choices to boot. Also a letdown is the Klingon Attack from the first Star Trek movie. The Prague Philhamonic attempt doesn't sound bad--it's just that once you've heard the original soundtrack's "blaster beam" with enough bass to rattle your teeth...well let's just say Silva's version is a little tinny in comparison.
But I shouldn't dwell on the negative. Overall, this is a strong sampler of Goldsmith's variety. There are plenty of quality performances here, and despite a few omissions (noticeably Planet of the Apes)this is a very good release from Silva.
Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure.......2006-02-22
It was wonderful to hear Mr. Goldsmith's music that went all the way back to The Man from UNCLE, The Waltons, Dr Kildare, etc. And then to hear his music up to the present. The man was a genius!
Almost the perfect compilation.......2005-12-31
Age has its value.... This sweeping collection of compositions brings back so many great memories. This collection shows how significant Goldsmith was for both the movie screen and the small screen. With such a grand collection, every reader can be assured that at least one movie or TV program they like or remember had Goldsmith's contribution. It was an amazing life and the collection well worth having.
However, as sweepig as it is, there are a few holes in the selection. "First Contact", one of the sweetest and richest compositions from the Star Trek is absent. "The Ghost and the Darkness" is missing and the "Medicine Man" music should include the theme song. By dwelling on several selections from the Blue Max, these were squeezed out. Three full and important movie themes got the axe.
However, all but "The Ghost and the Darkness" are readily available and not overly expensive as is the "Ghost" CD. This is a must have for the TV and movie music fan.
Before there was Hans Solo there was Napolean Solo, before ER there was Dr. Kildare. Jerry Goldsmith IS Sci-Fi. "Resistance is futile.. you MUST assimilate this CD collection."
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- The Best Of Gilbert And Sullivan
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The Best Of Gilbert And Sullivan.......2004-03-15
At the end of the 19th century (1870's, 80's and 90's) the compatible duo of librettist and composer Gilbert and Sullivan popularized the pre-Broadway entertainment of Savoy opera. These were light operas or operettas whose content was satire and comedy, full of bouncy melodies and beautiful singing, highly entertaining theatrical works staged at London's Savoy theatre. Gilbert and Sullivan did not always get along and in fact there was a time when they ended their professional relationship because personal conflicts surfaced. But they managed to create the world's most beloved light operas, over 40 of them. Their most famous are what I call the Big Three- The H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates Of Penzance and The Mikado. Other works include their first hit Trial By Jury, The Yeomen Of The Guard, Princess Ida, The Gondoliers, Patience and several others. A standard signature of Gilbert and Sullivan was in the colorful cast- a comic actor with a special kind of baritone voice, a canary-like and sweet-voiced coloratura or lyric diva, a mezzo soprano with strong chest register and a lyric tenor as the romantic hero. On this album, English conductor Sir Charles Mackerras, a popular figure in the classical music scene and opera, guides the Chorus and Orchestra Of the Welsh National Opera in generally well-delivered performances of excerpts from the operas The Mikado, The H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates Of Penzance, Yeomen Of The Guard and Trial By Jury. Although I feel that the recordings made by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, with Isodore Godfrey conducting and starring the best cast of the Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire- the singers of the 60's and 70's- tenor Phillip Potter, soprano Valerie Masterson, baritone John Reed, Donald Adams and mezzo soprano Christine Palmer. Their version of the Pirates Of Penzance and the Mikado far outshine the Welsh National Opera in technical mastery and vibrant tone color.
But these are fine excerpts. Especially appealing is the famous and cheerful "Three Little Maids From School Are We", a trio that imitates Japanese style melody. Most of the Mikado does this, for it was inspired by Japanisme or the new fashion in Victorian England- everything Japanese, from prints to paintings to poetry. Gilbert and Sullivan simply "Japanized" their English operettas. The Finale "For He's Gone To Marry Yum Yum" is an ebullient and pleasant finale. Not featured here is the domineering and powerful Katisha, a figure who stands out in the Mikado.
The H.M.S. Pinafore is Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular work. The sea chanty "We Sail The Ocean Blue" opens the opera with appropriate atmosphere and it seems to fit perfectly with the other scene in which the Captain greets his crew and they sing his praises "My Gallant Crew..I am the Captain Of The Pinafore". A beautiful melody that seems to come out of a romantic Offenbach tune is "I"m Called Little Buttercup". The finale, not featured here, is also very engaging "For He Is An Englishman" which can almost resemble a British national anthem. The Yeomen Of The Guard was Gilbert and Sullivan's "serious opera" eventhough it remains very Savoyard. The plot deals with Tudor England and takes place at the London Tower. "I have a song to sing" makes use of what can be taken for an English ballad of the Renaissance. Trial By Jury, about the eccentric and hilarious activity of a court trial, has a sextet that although different in composition, has the sextet "Che Mi Frena" from Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor in mind. All in all, an excellent recording sure to delight young and old.
Pure delight.......2003-08-02
--Gilbert & Sullivan--
William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were a match made in heaven, yet on earth their pairing seems even with hindsight a most unlikely coupling. Both were destined for other things, Gilbert in fact for decidedly non-musical careers. Introduced by a mutual friend, Fred Clay, the fledgling lyricist Gilbert met the military-band-leader's son Sullivan and together continued to conspire to inspire the delights of audiences from high Victorian times down to the present, as their work in musical theatre comedy continues to provide merriment throughout the English-speaking world and beyond.
--The Music--
This collection includes highlights from five of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operettas: The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, The Yeoman of the Guard, and Trial by Jury. The arrangements and orchestrations are delightfully energetic and clear; the characterisation and vocal qualities of the leads are perfect for their roles. The haughty if misplaced Lord of the Admiralty has the perfect combination of insecurity and pompous officiousness. The Plaintiff and the Defendant in the Trial are perfectly cast. This is a collection of highlights - at least three but no more than seven songs each, but this gives a good flavour of the music. The recordings on this collection come from complete performances by Mackerras and the WNO.
--Sir Charles Mackerras--
Mackerras is one of the geniuses of the twentieth century musical scene. Having a conducting career that includes the Hamburg Opera, the English National Opera (formerly Sadlers Wells Opera), and the Welsh National Opera (the performers for this piece), he has also conducted major orchestras on the continent of Europe and in the United States. The holder of many major awards and honourary doctorates, he has devoted much time and energy to the preservation and performance of eighteenth and nineteenth century music, as well the restoration of historical musical venues, such as the Estates Theatre in Prague, scene of the original production of Don Giovanni (Mackerras conducted the opera there to commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Mozart).
--Welsh National Opera Orchestra and Chorus--
The seeds of the WNO were planted in Cardiff during World War II by music lovers; the first performances occurred a year after the war's end, with Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci on the bill, with Faust the next night. Popular appeal was so great that the WNO was established, later adding choruses in both Cardiff and Swansea. The professional chorus was established in 1973, with a strength that matches the orchestra. They continue an ambitious performance schedule for recording and live events; Mackerras remains the Conductor Emeritus, as the WNO continues under the direction of Carlo Rizzi. The list of awards the WNO has won over the years is staggering - they are a world class institution by any measure.
--Other performers--
Notable singers such as Richard Stuart, Rebecca Evans, Felicity Palmer, John Mark Ainsley and Anne Howells lead the chorus with stunning vocals and clever characterisations of the parts they play. Many (such as Stuart and Evans) play the leading roles across several of the pieces of the disc.
--Liner Notes--
The liner notes give a good introduction and biographical information about Gilbert and Sullivan, as well as synopses of the five pieces presented here. It does not, unfortunately, include any information about Mackerras, the WNO Orchestra and Chorus, or the other special performers. It also does not include the lyrics to the songs. Were the quality of the CD not so great, this might cost it a star in rating.
--Overall Impressions--
I play this CD in my car, in my home and in my office frequently. It is a great sing-along work and a great comedic relief from the stresses of the day. The music is bubbly and clear; the recording quality is excellent and crisp. I recommend this to any Gilbert & Sullivan lover, any fan of musical comedy, opera and operettas, and anyone who delights in good music.
Delicious G&S samplings abound here........2003-05-06
The first thing I should be saying is "What an infectuous G&S CD." Indeed this is, with this fine sampling of the peppy and bright Mackerras series. I know I have praised its "Mercedes-Benz quality" elsewhere on these pages, but that doesn't stop me from saying that everyone is in fine voice. This generously filled CD may only focus on five operas, but at least you can savour a reasonable choice sampling of delights from each one. Of particular interest is Richard Suart's patter-baritone parts and the soaring lyric soprano of Rebecca Evans. The selection on this disc is filled with a mixture of familiar favourites and lesser-known gems such as the female choruses in Mikado and Pirates. Mackerras is a true G&S conductor, but one who always springs rhythms crisply, and adopts peppy tempo for the fast bits. The one drawback is that this selection is far too infectuous that you'll want to shell out money to buy the full 5-CD Mackerras cycle - an incredible bargain with most of the operas fitted onto one disc each. But still, this is at least a decent G&S sampling for beginners, capped with Steven Ledbetter's copious liner notes. It will leave you wanting to say "dammit I'm going to play it again."
Fine Intro to G&S.......2000-12-30
This is the perfect CD for those who may not be familiar with G&S, or for the initiated who want a smattering but don't have the mother of all CD changers. The difficulty with any G&S Greatest Hits CD is determining which pieces to leave off; while one could easily point to any number equally good bits, it would be difficult to argue about the quality of the choices included. The only problem, such as it is, is that after listening to it I am usually induced to go back and listen to the whole opera anyway. The Mackerras recordings are uniformly excellent. I have read elsewhere the criticism that they are too 'operatic' for light opera. If by this it is meant that the singers are too good, then I leave it to the discretion of the listener when the singing becomes too good to be enjoyable.
Average customer rating:
- A good value
- The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann
- Good mix of film music
- A mixed collection of movie music
- Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens
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Varese Sarabande 25th Anniversary Celebration
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ASIN: B00008WI90
Release Date: 2003-04-22 |
Tracks:
- The Man from Snowy River (Bruce Rowland)
- The Winds of War (Bob Cobert)
- Blue Velvet (Angelo Badalamenti)
- Witness (Maurice Jarre)
- Raising Arizona (Carter Burwell)
- Pee Wees Big Adventure (Danny Elfman)
- Halloween (John Carpenter)
- A Nightmare On Elm Street (Charles Bernstein)
- The Fly (Howard Shore)
- RoboCop (Basil Poledouris)
- The Empire Strikes Back (John Williams)
- The Right Stuff (Bill Conti)
- The Final Conflict (Jerry Goldsmith)
- The Abyss (Alan Silvestri)
- Brainstorm (James Horner)
- Peggy Sue Got Married (John Barry)
- My Left Foot (Elmer Bernstein)
- The Dead (Alex North)
- Stanley & Iris (John Williams)
- The Milagro Beanfield War (Dave Grusin)
- Driving Miss Daisy (Hans Zimmer)
Tracks:
- Steel Magnolias (Georges Delerue)
- Unforgiven (Lennie Niehaus and Clint Eastwood)
- Raggedy Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
- The Grifters (Elmer Bernstein)
- Green Card (Hans Zimmer)
- City Slickers (Marc Shaiman)
- Father Of The Bride (Alan Silvestri)
- While You Were Sleeping (Randy Edelman)
- Babe (Nigel Westlake)
- The Adventures Of The Great Mouse Detective (Henry Mancini)
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (Erich Wolfgang Korngold)
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Laurence Rosenthal)
- The Secret Garden (Zbigniew Preisner)
- A Little Princess (Patrick Doyle)
- Rudy (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Iron Will (Joel McNeely)
- Memphis Belle (George Fenton)
- Eye Of The Needle (Mikl)
- Total Recall (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Back To The Future Part III (Alan Silvestri)
Tracks:
- To Die For (Danny Elfman)
- The Player (Thomas Newman)
- Black Robe (Georges Delerue)
- Medicine Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
- 2001 (Alex North)
- Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Joel McNeely)
- The Crow (Graeme Revell)
- Blade (Mark Isham)
- The Omen (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Vertigo (Bernard Herrmann)
- Scream (Marco Beltrami)
- The Sixth Sense (James Newton Howard)
- Xena: Warrior Princess (Joseph LoDuca)
- Air Force One (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Starship Troopers (Basil Poledouris)
- The Matrix (Don Davis)
- The Iron Giant (Michael Kamen)
- Youve Got Mail (George Fenton)
- A Little Romance (Georges Delerue)
- Pleasantville (Randy Newman)
Tracks:
- Sunset Boulevard (Franz Waxman)
- L.A. Confidential (Jerry Goldsmith)
- Rounders (Christopher Young)
- The Score (Howard Shore)
- The Replacements (John Debney)
- Gone In 60 Seconds (Trevor Rabin)
- The Bourne Identity (John Powell)
- Rush Hour 2 (Lalo Schifrin)
- XXX (Randy Edelman)
- Die Hard (Michael Kamen)
- The Last of the Mohicans (Trevor Jones)
- Moby Dick (Christopher Gordon)
- The Mists Of Avalon (Lee Holdridge)
- Cleopatra (Alex North)
- Life As A House (Mark Isham)
- Emma (Rachel Portman)
- In The Bedroom (Thomas Newman)
- Cast Away (Alan Silvestri)
- One True Thing (Cliff Eidelman)
- Unfaithful (Jan A.P. Kaczmarek)
- Far From Heaven (Elmer Bernstein)
- Ice Age (David Newman)
- Shrek (Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell)
Customer Reviews:
A good value.......2007-05-17
I wasn't expecting to have 4 discs for this price, and the music is a quality selection of film music, giving a good scope of the genre, and a very listenable transfer.
The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann.......2006-07-25
This collection is bound to capture your heart and evoke a tin ear on successive tracks. I found much to like and some duds - easy to skip over.
Very good value.
Good mix of film music.......2006-07-02
Good mix of films!
I'm a big fan of this soundtrack music and will be looking for more CD's like this.
A mixed collection of movie music.......2006-02-23
For the price, this CD is a great bargain. The musical selections, as you might expect, are mixed in quality ranging from extraordinary to so so, the balance being worthwhile and interesting. Sonically the CD is excellent.
Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens.......2006-01-06
I have been listening to great scores for many years and this collection is truly inspirational in so far as the choice of different scores takes you on a journey of listening pleasure matched by only a few collections.The price is incredibly reasonable for hours of listening pleasure. Don't pass this one up
Average customer rating:
- This is awesome!
- Awesome CD!!
- I absolutely LOVE this!
- Vienna Boys do it again
- Wow
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The Best of the Vienna Boys' Choir (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Delta
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Polkas
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ASIN: B00000IGUW
Release Date: 2000-12-06 |
Tracks:
- Mass in C major K. 317 'Coronatoin' Mass: I. Kyrie
- Mass in C major K. 317 'Coronatoin' Mass: II. Gloria
- Mass in C major K. 317 'Coronatoin' Mass: Ave verum corpus KV 618 - K. 618
- Requiem KV 626 (Auszuge) - K. 626: Dies irae
- Requiem KV 626 (Auszuge) - K. 626: Lacrimosa
- Requiem KV 626 (Auszuge) - K. 626: Agnus Dei
- Requiem KV 626 (Auszuge) - K. 626: Lux aeterna
- Ave Maria
- The Creation: Terzett: 'In holder Anmut stehn'
- The Creation: Terzett mit Chor: 'Der Herr ist gross in seiner Macht'
- Locus iste
- Ave Maria
- Abendsegen
- Pueri concinite
- Messiah: No. 03 Chorus: ' And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed'
- Messiah: No. 06 Chorus: 'And he shall purify'
- Messiah: No. 42 Chorus: 'Hallelujah'
- Messiah: No. 51 Chorus: 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain' - 'Amen'
Tracks:
- The Blue Danube
- Annen - Polka Op. 117
- Walzer - Tales from the Vienna Woods, Waltz
- Tritsch - Tratsch Polka
- Village Swallows from Austria
- Pizzicat - Polka
- Morning papers, waltz
- Radetzky - Marsch
- Thousand and one night, waltz
- Heidenroslein
- The Magic Flute: Trio
- Innsbruck, I must leave thee
- Aba Heidschi Bumbeidschi
- Edelweiss
- Do - Re - Mi
Customer Reviews:
This is awesome!.......2002-12-13
I love this bos set, especially the second one Edelweiss is simply great, it's filled with passion and truly shows the beauty of music.But if you had already bought Ave Maria and Edelweiss please don't buy this one, they are the same, this CD is just perfect!
Awesome CD!!.......2002-06-07
Wow...That was my first word when I listend to this CD.
I like classical numbers more than like traditional songs of
other countries, so the 1st one was wonderful
(Of course as well as the second one.)
When you want to relax, you may choose the 1st one, but
if you want to be excited, choose 2nd one!!
You will feel as if you were out of this world.
I absolutely LOVE this!.......2002-02-20
When I received this album, I found that it was much, much more than I had expected. The angelic, pure, innocent yet DEFINED voices of these boys add the spark to your day. (at least to mine!)
The first CD is absolutely beautiful choral music which is really relaxing. I DO prefer boys' singing to adults, because it just sounds so much better.
When I bought the CD, I wasn't expecting much out of the second CD because I bought it for the first CD's sake, but the second CD turned out to be my real favorite.
Not that I don't adore the first one, but the second one is SO IRRESISTABLY CUTE!! whenever I listen to it, I keep on smiling and going "awww. isn't this cute!"
It is REALLY sweet and fun to listen to. I just LOVE this CDs and want to give 10 stars out of 5, but obviously there are limitations, so..
Well, if you like choral music, you won't regret getting this one.
Vienna Boys do it again.......2001-08-18
Their performance is just superb. If you like classical music. I find this elevating my spirits.
Wow.......2000-09-06
What can really be said about this two CD set except "Wow." The tone quality and emotion contained in the music is incredible, and I don't think there's another boys' choir out there who can match it. The rendition of Schubert's "Ave Maria" alone is worth buying the CD. Amazing. Between the two CD's there is a great variety of music as well, ranging from the soft, sad "Locus Iste," to Johann Strauss' polkas. There is a piece for every mood. These CDs are more than worth the money and rank among the favorites in my collection.
Average customer rating:
- A really Fine Romance
- A Musical Treat
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Menuhin & Grappelli Play Berlin, Kern, Porter & Rodgers & Hart
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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| Porter, Cole
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ASIN: B000002SDR
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Cheek To Cheek
- Isn't This A Lovely Day?
- The Piccolino
- Change Partners
- Top Hat
- I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
- Heat Wave
- The Way You Look Tonight
- Pick Yourself Up
- A Fine Romance
- All The Things You Are
- Why Do I Love You?
- I Get A Kick Out Of You
- Night And Day
- Looking At You
- Just One Of Those Things
- My Funny Valentine
- Thou Swell
- The Lady Is A Tramp
- Blue Room
Customer Reviews:
A really Fine Romance.......2007-07-05
It doesn't get any better than these two playing these guys! Some of it was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Use your imagination... It's all just swell.
A Musical Treat.......2006-01-08
"The true mission of the violin is to imitate the accents of the human voice, a noble mission that has earned for the violin the glory of being called the king of instruments." ~ Charles-Auguste De Bériot ~
Yehudi Menuhin and Stéphane Grapelli together had made some of the most beautiful music ever-recorded. And I believe that this is one of the many successful albums they recorded together. In this recording, both violinists have showed their excellent musicianship and interpretative eloquence as well, making it one of my most cherished CDs from my collection.
These are the main ingredients of a perfectly-made CD for your listening pleasure: mix violins, piano, bass and drums together, combine two terrific violinists, season with the best melodies in the 20s, 30s and 40s from Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hart. Add the musical talents of Nelson Riddle, Max Harris, Martin Taylor, Eddie Tripp, Alan Clare and the rest of the studio musicians. Now all you have to do is to sit back, relax and savor these stunning melodies coming from your CD player. Listen to it in full-volume and fill your music room with the sheer beauty of these classics.
One of my favorite musical instruments is violin. With its four strings, it gives a whole wide range of musical versatility and I simply love the fascinating sound it produces.
My personal highlights are the best tunes from Jerome Kern - "The Way You Look Tonight" (Nelson Riddle arranged this particular track and conducted the Woodwind and Brass section), "A Fine Romance," "Pick Yourself Up," "Why Do I Love You?" and "All The Things You Are."
My choices from Irving Berlin's gems are - "Isn't It A Lovely Day?" featuring the great artistry of Nelson Riddle in arranging and conducting, "Cheek To Cheek" and "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm."
The Cole Porter repertoire represented his musical sophistication in "Night And Day," "I Get A Kick Out Of You" and "Just One Of Those Things."
The choice cuts from the talented and creative team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart are "My Funny Valentine" and "Thou Swell."
Listening to this CD is so delectable and equivalent to having my favorite dessert - be it Tiramisu, New York Cheesecake, Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Soufflé, Créme Brulee, Chocolate Mousse or Chocolate-Coated Strawberries! ;)
A musical treat.
Average customer rating:
- Two tracks I really like
- Quantity Over Quality
- Mediocre
- One Hundred Greatest TV Themes
- Pretty close to original recordings
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One Hundred Greatest TV Themes
Manufacturer: Silva America
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ASIN: B00005Y49F
Release Date: 2002-08-27 |
Tracks:
- The A-Team - Nic Raine
- The Addams Family - Nic Raine
- The Adventures Of Robinson Crusoe - Nic Raine
- Airwolf - Derek Wadsworth
- The Avengers - Mike Townend
- Barnaby Jones - Jerry Goldsmith
- Batman - Nic Raine
- Battlestar Galactica - Nic Raine
- Baywatch - Derek Wadsworth
- Beverly Hills 90210 - Derek Wadsworth
- Bewitched - Nic Raine
- Between The Lines - Mark Ayres
- The Bill - Nic Raine
- Bonanza - The Philharmonia Orchestra
- Brideshead Revisited - Derek Wadsworth
- Buck Rogers In The 25th Century - Nic Raine
- Burke's Law - Derek Wadsworth
- Cagney And Lacey - Derek Wadsworth
- Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons - Mark Ayres
- Casualty - Mark Ayres
- Cheers - Mark Ayres
- Dallas - Nic Raine
- Dangerman (Secret Agent) - Mike Townend
- Doctor Who - Mark Ayres
- Doctor Kildare - Jerry Goldsmith
Tracks:
- Doogie Howser, M.D. - Derek Wadsworth
- Dynasty - Nic Raine
- The Equalizer - Derek Wadsworth
- Falcon Crest - Derek Wadsworth
- Fireball XL-5 - Derek Wadsworth
- The Fugitive - Nic Raine
- Hawaii 5-0 - Mike Townend
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Nic Raine
- The High Chaparral - Nic Raine
- Highway To Heaven - Derek Wadsworth
- Hill Street Blues - Derek Wadsworth
- The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy - Mark Ayres
- The Incredible Hulk - Derek Wadsworth
- Jason King - Mike Townend
- Jesus Of Nazareth - Paul Bateman
- Joe 90 - Derek Wadsworth
- Johnny Staccato - Derek Wadsworth
- Knight Rider - Derek Wadsworth
- Kojak - Mike Townend
- L.A. Law - Derek Wadsworth
- Land Of The Giants - Nic Raine
- Little House On The Prairie - Derek Wadsworth
- Lonesome Dove - Nic Raine
- Lost In Space - Nic Raine
- Lou Grant - Derek Wadsworth
Tracks:
- Magnum, P.I. - Derek Wadsworth
- A Man Called Ironside - Mike Townend
- The Man From U.N.C.L.E. - Derek Wadsworth
- M*A*S*H - Nic Raine
- Miami Vice - Mark Ayres
- Mike Hammer - Derek Wadsworth
- Mission Impossible - Mike Townend
- Monty Python's Flying Circus - Nic Raine
- The Munsters - Derek Wadsworth
- Murder She Wrote - Derek Wadsworth
- Newhart - Derek Wadsworth
- North And South - Derek Wadsworth
- Northern Exposure - Derek Wadsworth
- NYPD Blue - Mark Ayres
- The Outer Limits - Nic Raine
- Perry Mason - Mike Townend
- The Persuaders - Mark Ayres
- Peter Gunn - Mike Townend
- Police Squad - Nic Raine
- The Prisoner - Mike Townend
- Quantum Leap - Derek Wadsworth
- Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) - Mike Townend
- Red Dwarf - Mark Lambert
- The Rockford Files - Mike Post
- Roseanne - Dan Foliart
Tracks:
- The Saint - Mike Townend
- Seaquest DSV - Nic Raine
- Space 1999 - Derek Wadsworth
- Star Trek - Mike Townend
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Derek Wadsworth
- Star Trek: Voyager - Nic Raine
- St. Elsewhere - Derek Wadsworth
- The Streets Of San Francisco - Nic Raine
- Stingray - Barry Gray
- Taxi - Derek Wadsworth
- Thunderbirds - Derek Wadsworth
- Thirty Something - Derek Wadsworth
- The Time Tunnel - Nic Raine
- Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy - The Philharmonia Orchestra
- The Twighlight Zone - Nic Raine
- Twin Peaks - Derek Wadsworth
- U.F.O. - Derek Wadsworth
- The Virginian - Nic Raine
- Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea - Nic Raine
- Wagon Train - Paul Bateman
- The Waltons - Jerry Goldsmith
- The Wild Wild West - Derek Wadsworth
- Young Riders - John Debney
- Xena: The Warrior Princess - Paul Bateman
- The X-Files - Mark Ayres
Customer Reviews:
Two tracks I really like.......2007-07-21
The Mission Impossible theme is performed well.
The Fireball theme is actually much improved on this version. I prefer the orchestra and the vocals over the original.
Quantity Over Quality.......2007-01-15
As a musician myself, I know too well that one of the most important ingredients in ANY performance (live or recorded) is passion. The recordings here generally lack the same passion and sheer drama of the originals. Much of the instrumentation has been reduced to a cheezy, thin, plastic synthesized replica. The performances are simply a watered-down lackluster version of the classic originals. If it were not for the sheer volume of tracks compiled here, I would have rated the comp only "one star".
Mediocre.......2006-05-17
The sound quality for this collection isn't much better than the samples offered by Amazon.
One Hundred Greatest TV Themes.......2005-08-06
I have watched almost all the shows that are on these 4 cd's. Many were made before I started watching TV. Most I've seen once or twice before.
Pretty close to original recordings.......2005-07-24
Definitely not as good as the originals. You'll probably notice the slight differences since it's stuff you saw and listened to every week or everyday in reruns growing up, but it's still an amazing collection.
Average customer rating:
- Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow "
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Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights)
Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Lehár, Franz
| ( L )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
Operettas
| Opera & Vocal
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; The Gypsy Baron (Highlights)
- Offenbach: La Belle Helene; Orpheus in the Underworld; La Vie Parisienne (Highlights)
- Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld / Burgess, Watson, etc (Highlights)
- The Best of Operetta, Vol. 3
- The Best of Operetta, Vol. 2
ASIN: B00009KHY2
Release Date: 2003-09-02 |
Customer Reviews:
Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow ".......2006-09-12
This is the "Merry Widow" with English translation by Christopher Hassel sung by June Bronhill. I loved this rendition ever since I first heard it in about 1960. What's to love? First the translation is the best I've heard. The language doesn't sound "stilted" as some others. And, you can understand almost every word sung. Plus, the famous song, "Vilja" has some wording that moves me every time I hear it: The soprano sings, "Love me and I'll DIE for you!" with the word "die" somewhat emphasized. I don't know, there's just something "powerful" about someone saying they'd "die" for love! AND, at the end of "Vilja" the chorus and soprano raise to a crescendo hitting a high note together. In many renditions the chorus is heard but not the soprano on the final high note. In THIS version, the soprano, June Bronhill, can be heard rising to the final high note with an incressing crescendo and fortissimo louder than the chorus and holding the final high note---which gives a very thrilling effect as she holds that final note, I assure you!
The "problem" is that this June Bronhill, Reid, and Hassel version is hard to find on CD. For example, this CD is made in Holland and "there is one left" so it says on Amazon. But, if you can find it, I think it would be very much worth a listen. Then, after hearing it, if you think there's a "better" Merry Widow, please let ME know! Thanks. Email:boland7214@aol.
Average customer rating:
- Great Things In Store For This Guitarist!
- The blues lives on
- A real talent to watch
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Shades of Blue
Kirk Fletcher
Manufacturer: Delta Groove Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Blues
| Styles
| Music
Electric Blues Guitar
| Blues
| Styles
| Music
Modern Blues
| Blues
| Styles
| Music
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Blues
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
General
| R&B
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
Similar Items:
- Soul Sanctuary
- Nickels & Dimes
- Sadie Mae
- Road to Rio
- That Represent Man
ASIN: B00030N49Q
Release Date: 2004-09-05 |
Tracks:
- Blues For Boo Boo
- Bad Boy
- Welfare Blues
- Don't Go No Further
- Club Zanzibar
- That's Why I'm Cryin'
- Worried Man Blues
- Country Girl
- Down Home Woman
- Stranded in St. Louis
- Little By Little
- My Home Is A Prison
- The River's Invitation
- Hip Hug Her
- You Don't Know
- Club Zanzibar (alternate take)
- Don't Go No Further (acoustic)
Album Description
"Raw blues does not get any better than this"
The essential album by dynamic guitarist Kirk Fletcher, "Shades of Blue" can only be described as classic electric Chicago, Delta, and West Coast blues played with passion and fire by one of the best blues guitarists in the business, with a little help from some high-profile friends.
This is the first time that "Shades of Blue" has been available in the US, newly re-mastered and with 3 previously unreleased tracks!
The album also features a powerhouse of blues talent including: Kim Wilson, Janiva Magness, Finis Tasby, Ronnie James Weber, and more!
With a total 17 tracks this album is a must have for music lovers worldwide.
Customer Reviews:
Great Things In Store For This Guitarist!.......2005-07-16
This is a very talented young man who has a great future ahead of him. It's hard to believe he's only in his twenties.
You can hear the influence of B.B. King in his playing and the liner notes confirm that B.B. was and is an inspiration. Make no mistake, this is no mere copycat. Kirk has learned from the masters - including Elmore James (check out "Worried Man Blues") - but he is definitely his own man.
The album is titled "Shades of Blue" and these shades range from songs written by Jimmy Dawkins, Jr. Wells and Magic Sam, to Percy Mayfield. However, These are not the usual covers. Someone certainly gave these choices some thought. There are also a couple of originals showing additional talent as a songwriter. On "Blues for Boo Boo" (his daughter - and I'd love to hear the story behind that nickname) we get a hint that he may also have some jazz in his repertoire. That hint shows up again in "Hip Hug Her".
The vocals are shared by Kim Wilson, along with his oh-so-fine harp, Janiva Magness and Finis Tasby and they give Kirk plenty of room to show his stuff. I particularly enjoyed the vocals of Finis Tasby whose voice and style seem to mesh especially well with Kirk's. I would have liked to have heard a couple more intrumentals. Maybe next time. Meanwhile, I highly recommend this CD and I hope there is more to come soon. Am I raving? Yes I am!
One last note to Riley: Your blues are in good hands!
The blues lives on.......2005-03-29
In a world infatuated with hip hop, young African-American blues guitarists are a rare commodity. Rarer yet are those whose touch, tone, and vibe recall such Chicago blues greats as Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, and Otis Rush in their youth. Meet Kirk Fletcher: Still in his '20s, he plays with the conviction and authority of a seasoned vet, yet burns with a young man's fire. Fletcher favors toothy Strat tones, stinging bends, and flurries of tight, staccato riffs that seem to pop from his fretboard like little firecrackers. His touch is supple and his fingering fluid, yet his phrases never sound slick or contrived. Fletcher and his no-B.S. band cover blues classics by B.B. King, Willie Dixon, and Magic Sam; toss in some R&B (including Percy Mayfield's "The River's Invitation" and a funky take on Booker T. & the MG's "Hip Hug Her"); and cap things off with modern offerings from the likes of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Kim Wilson. Fresh, vital blues.
A real talent to watch .......2005-02-06
Every now and when someone is able to emerge from the crowd of very good blues musicians out there and demonstrate that he has something special that distinguishes himself. I think that this is exactly the case of Kirk Fletcher. This album is a real gem that shouldn't be missed by any serious blues fan. With the help of veterans like Kim Wilson, Finis Tasby and Janiva Magness sharing vocal duties and the support of a fantastic band Mr. Fletcher delivers 17 strong blues songs that deserve to be listened. His guitar work is outstanding in every track and, even though very close to the style of the great players of the past, he brings something new into the mix. Fantastic tone control and fluid phrasing are, from my point of view, his main assets that together with is innovative way in creating music progression, make his sound fairly unique and very personal. Not a bad tune to be spotted, this is the classic CD that you would listen from start to finish and when it is over, well... you will play it again!
Music:
- Out Of The Shadows
- Peace and Noise
- Renegades [Explicit Lyrics] [Import]
- Return to the Valley of [Extra tracks]
- Reunion
- Ritual
- Rollin' [CD-single] [Import]
- Rotate + Balance
- Run to the Water [CD-single] [Import]
- Shedding Skin [Explicit Lyrics]
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Forever Live [Live] [Import]
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Il Tabarro (Stuttgart, 1938)
Nashville Pine
Lost In Hell
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Let It Be Me [Live]
Haydn: The Piano Trios
Live in Nottingham [Live] [Import]
Proof Positive [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
Maladroit [Enhanced]
Jazz at Massey Hall [Original recording remastered] [Import]
La Sota de Copas
The Movie Album Classical Pictures; John Bayless
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