Earth and Sun and Moon

Tracks:

Mirror People
Light
Welcome Tomorrow
No New Tale to Tell
Here on Earth
Lazy
Waiting for the Flood
Rain Bird
Telephone Is Empty
Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven
Earth, Sun, Moon
Youth
Mirror People [Slow Version]

Album Description

Remastered from original tapes and now includes 16-page color booklet with lyrics. Features 'No New Tale To Tell'. Beggars Banquet.

Customer Reviews:

I disagree with J Green's review.......2007-01-27

The disc IS remastered (it says so on the disc, plus there is a band logo design on it). The year of release was printed on the back insert, but not the year of remastering, and who knows why.

Not Remasterd nor re-issued.......2006-04-24

This is one of my favorite bands and when i saw that Express and Earth, Sun, Moon. were available as remasterd / reissues i jumped on it. Express is. This album is not. Copyright 1987 Beggars Banquet. Now I have two copies of the same thing. I give it three stars ONLY because it is a GREAT album, none the less.

viva nostalgia!.......2005-08-06

love and rocket's 'acoustic' album, 'earth, sun, moon' was quite a departure from densely sonic and chugging 'express.' tracks like 'kundalini express' and 'holiday on the moon' were replaced with tracks like 'waiting for the flood' and l&r's signature track, 'no new tale to tell.' the album is wrought with emotive acoustic arrangements, accentuated by daniel ash's and david j's dichotomous vocals. david j had the more deadpan delivery while daniel ash had the more melodic voice and more range. that, however, made the band that much better.

'earth, sun, moon' was arguably l&r's artistic peak, demonstrating a range previous unseen in earlier albums. it walks the fine line between artistic credibility and commecial success. 'no new tale to tell' proved to be a massive college hit, and understandably so. the 'wooo wooo WOOO wooo' intro is a definite ear-catcher and strangely appropriate intro. 'no new tale to tell's' outro is one of the finer outros your likely to hear, especially with daniel ash's trademark guitar burning up the background: 'when your up, it's a long way down, when you're down, it's a long way up. it's all the same thing, no new tale to tell.' existentialism, for some reason, always sounds better in a catchy melody.

a few of 'express'' crumbs landed on 'earth, sun, moon's' table. the album's first two tracks, 'mirror people' and 'youth' are awash in the same fuzzy, psychedelic sonics that made 'express' such a standout album. based on these two tracks, the listener might think he or she is on her way to 'express' part ii. however, 'welcome tomorrow' dispells any notion that this is another 'express.' the following tracks, 'no new tale to tell,' 'here on earth,' 'waiting for the flood,' and 'rainbird' (the exception being the rawkish 'lazy'), and 'everybody wants to go to heaven' see l&r leaning towards more pastoral/spiritual plains, and asking questions about life, religion, god, family, etc. and it succeeds fabulously.

'earth, sun, moon' saw the band pull the reigns in on their trademark sound without abandoning their identity, all the while expanding their pallet and creating their definitive album.

I Would Take This One to My Grave.......2005-04-02

I have had this CD through many phases of my life, and the music has been a soothing soundtrack through both the thick and the thin. There was a time when I was really down and out financially a few years ago and I had to sell just about every CD I owned, but I did not give this one up. So, in my opinion it is one of the best that I own. As many people have said in their reviews, it is good music. It is the kind that you can't label. The lyrics have actual meaning, and the music is actually worthwhile to listen to. Yet it is nearly impossible to categorize. And honestly, I think that's a good thing.

ANOTHER ONE OF MY '80'S FAVORITES. .......2005-01-30

This album was originally released in 1987. I remember going to the record store and purchasing the tape (Jesus Christ....do they even MAKE tapes anymore??? Im really dating myself here). I played it incessently. It was the backround music on many a road trip. It's kinda fun to play the whole album now because a whole array of images from that period flood back into my conscious. I hadnt listened to this album in years until I found all my old tapes in a closet about a year ago. WHAT A GREAT DISCOVERY. This is a great album. I cant really identify one song on here that I DONT like (which is unusual, especially with the albums that are released these days). To think that these same guys, minus Peter Murphy, were once Bauhaus. Not to say that I didnt like Bauhaus, but what a DRAMATIC change in music style. Bauhaus was an aquired taste. A great, innovative group, but not for everyone. Love and Rockets is a great group. Their music is mellow yet danceable. Most of the songs on this album are done acoustically which gives the album a unique kind of sound. Lyrically, every song is a comment on society, most of which are right on the mark. I really recommend this album, along with "Express" and "Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven" to any MUSIC fan. One must not consider themselves Goth or punk or whatever. This is just great music.

Average customer rating:

A decent record, but not up to Midnight Oil's best
Highly Recommended!
Probably the best oil cd
A strong release by Midnight Oil
yikes...5 stars, people? really?

Earth and Sun and Moon
Midnight Oil
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Redneck Wonderland

ASIN: B00000294N
Release Date: 1993-04-20

Tracks:

Feeding Frenzy
My Country
Renaissance Man
Earth And Sun And Moon
Truganini
Bushfire
Drums Of Heaven
Outbreak Of Love
In The Valley
Tell Me The Truth
Now Or Never Land

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The hurricane-force Aussies reign in their primal power with a varied, gentle, and remarkably tuneful progression on what's come before. "Truganini" is the icebreaker while hardluck charmer "In the Valley" and the retro psychedelia of "Renaissance Man" are standouts. Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

A decent record, but not up to Midnight Oil's best.......2007-03-16

(Actually: 3.5 stars).

Midnight Oil was one of the best bands of the 1980's with four outstanding records (10,9.8.., Red Sails in the Sunset, Diesel and Dust, Blue Sky Mining) and one of the finest live records ever made (Scream in Blue). Their star began to decline a bit in the 1990's as the band members decided to devote more time to family, political activism (including Peter Garrett's political career). Earth, Sun and Moon reflects this reduced focus, as they seemed to try to make a good record instead of a great one.

The record is well-produced, has a very 'live in studio' feel, and sounds great on long drives. The songs themselves have a steadier and slightly slower pace. Jim Moginie has added more bluesy sounds to his diverse palatte, both on guitar and organ, but Rob Hirst seems less active this time around. The frenetic energy that gave rise to Midnight Oil's improvisation and experimentation is not captured in this recording, leaving one wanting a bit more.

The songs drag on a bit too long and are missing the catchy hooks that make so many Midnight Oil songs memorable. 5 of the 11 tracks run over 5 minutes in length, and no song is under 4 minutes, which is much longer than prior Midnight Oil recordings. The choruses are often drawn out, and consequently, some of the melodies fall flat.

The lyrics are more focused on national issues in Australia, and seem to serve as the perfect platform (whether intentional or not) for Garrett's political career. The passion is very much alive, focused (perhaps too narrowly), but the band shows it still knows how to evoke emotions with its direct, defiant and poignant deliveries.

The most memorable songs on this record from my point of view are: 'Renaissance Man', 'Earth and Sun and Moon', 'Truganini', and 'Now and Never Land'. Other worthy tracks are 'In the Valley' and 'Tell me the Truth'.

'Truganini' is as good a song as the band has ever written. It has the passion, creativity and musical dexterity of the best Midnight Oil songs. 'Feeding Frenzy' and 'Renaissance Man' show a deft touch with transitions, melody and demonstrate an ability to incorporate blues into the Midnight Oil framework without missing a beat.

'Earth, Sun and Moon' and 'In the Valley' show the band emphasizing melody over power effectively.

This record will probably have some appeal to those who are not fans of their 80's records, as they sound more like a straight ahead blues/folk rock band, and the musicianship is excellent, while the vocals, though loud, are somewhat more subdued. However, when compared with prior works, one feels as if the band had stopped making music their all-consuming ambition, as the band members moved into their 30's, stopped long tours and focused more on family and on Australia.

Highly Recommended!.......2006-10-15

"Earth and Sun and Moon" from 1993 continues Midnight Oil's commercial success of their two previous albums, "Diesel and Dust" and "Blue Sky Mining". Though a new producer, Nick Launay, was called in to produce, it's another slightly slick produced album - which is in no way meant as a negative observation. All three albums are among my favourites and all contain great songs and great playing.

Midnight Oil succeeds in combining various musical styles like, rock, soul, funk or folk into their own easily recognizeable sound. Other strengths are their fine vocal harmonies and their unique sense of creating catchy choruses.

On this album all their virtues are there. The hit single "Truganini", the title-track and "My Country" are fine examples of Midnight Oil soul-rock with a catchy chorus.

"Bushfire" is a quiet acoustic track and another favourite.

The outstanding track, though, is the exquisite "In the Valley" - great folkish melody - extremely catchy chorus - clever lyrics - in short one of the few songs that seem to have it all.

Highly recommendable album!

Probably the best oil cd.......2006-06-28

I have listened to this CD consistently since it came out and I haven't really gotten sick of it at all. I hope the next generation picks it up and comes to appreciate the musicianship and songwriting of one of the best 80-90s bands.

A strong release by Midnight Oil.......2004-09-21

This CD is somewhat slower in pace from other Midnight Oil releases, but this does not detract from the quality of 'Earth and Sun and Moon'. This CD was released in the period when Midnight Oil was enjoying its success and limelight.

Four songs on this release are standouts, they are 1. Renaissance Man 2. Truganini 3. In The Valley and 4. Tell me the Truth. What really appealed to me was the style and depth that all songs had with thought-provoking lyrics. Again, a strong release from Midnight Oil that will keep being listened to frequently by myself.

yikes...5 stars, people? really?.......2004-08-02

i mean, this is good, but not nearly perfect. granted, this band is a whole lot cooler than most people tend to believe. "oh yeah, they did that 'burning beds' song, right?" and yes, they did, but they're also australia's very own version of bruce springsteen: the band is made up of fiesty political activists who honestly put U2 to shame...because they actually DO things for the greater good. the frontman, peter garrett, all 7+ feet of him, even ran for the australian senate once. and came surprisingly close to winning. read their allmusic.com listing to get an idea of how tireless they've been on that front. anyway, their music conveys a palpable sense of the outback, of australian culture, then and now. the music is hardnosed, catchy, and distinct. they're really much better than they've gotten credit for. this album i have bad associations with, because it's what was playing in my car a couple months ago when i got in a wreck. nonetheless, it's one of their better offerings.

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The picture

100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration

Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00008GEKT
Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Father Hear the Prayer We Offer - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Now Thank We All Our God - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Stars of the Morning So Gloriously Bright - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
God Save the Queen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Day of Resurrection - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
O Come All Ye Faithful - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Awake My Soul and With the Sun - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Thine Arm O Lord in Days of Old - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Good Christian Men Rejoice and Sing - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
There Is a Green Hill - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Lord of Beauty - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
Rejoice Today With One Accord - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
New Every Morning - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
O God Our Help in Ages Past - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral

Tracks:

Morning Has Broken - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Happy Are They - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
In Christ There Is No East or West - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Silent Night - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Be Thou My Guardian - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Ye Servants of the Lord - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
To Thee O Lord Our Hearts We Raise - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Behold the Great Creator Makes - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Rejoice the Lord Is King - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Creator of the Stars of Night - Ely Cathedral Choir
He Comes With Clouds Descending - Ely Cathedral Choir
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Ely Cathedral Choir
Alleluya Alleyluya Alleyluya - Ely Cathedral Choir
This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made - Ely Cathedral Choir
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Ely Cathedral Choir
Lord Thy Word Abideth - Ely Cathedral Choir
Jesus Lord We Look to Thee - Ely Cathedral Choir
O Lord Our God Arise - Ely Cathedral Choir
Lord of All Hopefulness - Ely Cathedral Choir

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Soldiers of Christ Arise - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Lift Up Your Hearts - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Maker of the Sun - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
O King Most High - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
O Praise Our Great and Glorious Lord - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
We Love the Place O God - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Give Rest O Christ - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Thou in All Thy Might So Far - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O God Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Strife Is O'er the Battle Done - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Christ Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Jesus Shall Reign - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
God of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Jesu Saviour of Mankind - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise - Choir Of Truro Cathedral

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Ride on Ride on in Majesty - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
All Glory Laud and Honour - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Come Rejoicing - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
God Is Love and Where True Love Is - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Magnificat: The Great Advent Antiphons - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Come, Christ's Beloved - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Children of the Hebrews (Palm Procession) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Veneration of the Cross/The Reproaches (Veneratum and Reproaches) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Once in Royal David's City - Choir Of Keble College
God Be in My Head - Choir Of Keble College
O Thou Who Camest from Above - Choir Of Keble College
Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Christ the Lord Is Risen Again - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
For All the Saints - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Thy Hand O God Has Guided - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Christ the Dawn of Our Salvation - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
I Was Glad - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Locus Iste - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Praise My Soul the King of Heaven - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

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Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
O Worship the King - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
O Heavenly Word of God on High - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
Praise to the Lord, The Almighty - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - The Choir of York Minister
First Nowell - The Choir of York Minister
Abide with Me - The Choir of York Minister
Breathe on Me Breath of God - Choir Of Keble College
Rock of Ages - Choir Of Keble College
On This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Keble College
Jesu Sweet and Mary - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
O Quam Gloriosum - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Ye Holy Angels Bright - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
O for a Closer Walk With God - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Prayer of St Patrick - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
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Album Description

Full Title - 100 Hymns & Songs Of Inspiration. UK box-set featuring 100 tracks performed by Britain's finest Cathedral Choirs including, Gloucester Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral, & many more. Five standard jewel cases housed in a slipbox. Castle Pulse. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The picture.......2006-12-11

I haven't purchased the CD but the picture of the inside of a church on the cover is not of a British church, like one would assume since it says its a recording of British choirs. This picture is of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just thought i'd let you know. I'll be honest; I'm one to judge things by it's cover and if the company took such care to choose a 'British' church for their British choir CD, I'm willing to bet the music is equally well selected... I'm being sarcastic. But I gave the product 5 stars because I didn't want to hurt its ratings just because i'm cynical. But check out the church if you're ever in Montreal, it's truly beautiful... here I'm not being sarcastic.

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Mixed results
Easily the best L&R record
Their Best!
One of Love and Rockets best
So-so

Earth, Sun, Moon
Love and Rockets
Manufacturer: Beggars Banquet/Big Time
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Daniel Ash

ASIN: B0000038S0
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Mirror People
The Light
Welcome Tomorrow
No New Tale To Tell
Here On Earth
Lazy
Waiting For The Flood
Rain Bird
The Telephone Is Empty
Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven
Earth, Sun, Moon
Youth
Mirror People (Slow Version)

Customer Reviews:

Mixed results.......2004-11-17

I first heard "No New Tale to Tell" on the radio. I was driving past the beach when it came on, and it blew me away. It is still one of my favorite songs and, oddly, still reminds me of driving past a beach. Go figure.

The rest, sadly, is to some degree lower in quality. I happen to like the bluesy "Lazy," the somber "Waiting For the Flood," and, well, pretty much the whole acoustic second half of the disc. "Mirror People" has a Jesus and Mary Chain feel to it, which I consider to be a good thing. But nothing really jumps off the disc into my head like "No New Tale to Tell." So I'd say it's a good solid disc and well worth owning if you like the Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, Joy Division, early REM, the Smiths, and the Jesus and Mary Chain (etc etc etc). Very much an album of its time.

Easily the best L&R record.......2002-02-06

I bought this when it was originally released and I still listen to it today. I realized what a great record this was when on several occasions, when I was listening to it at my job the time (I worked at a Radio Shack in Akron, Ohio) I had someone ask me who it was and they wrote it down because they wanted to go buy it. I found the lyrics on this album the most personal of any L&R record. Although they went on to more comercial success with their self titled "Love and Rockets" release, I think this album stands the test of time as their strongest.

Their Best!.......2001-10-04

While many claim that Seventh Dream Of Teenage Heaven is the best Love and Rockets album, Earth Sun and Moon is the REAL best recording by the band. This album took Love And Rockets a bit away from the meandering psychedelic-goth fest of their two previous albums and brought in a more pop, which made this work so exciting to listen to (and I HATE pop!). The acoustic guitars dominate, and the production brings them out to the forefront even stronger than on previous albums. The songwriting is additionally much better. No "New Tale To Tell" is a classic alternative guitar rock staple, while "Waiting For The Flood" is as great a ballad as "All In My Mind" from EXPRESS, but much more captivating. "Mirror People" and "Lazy" are riff-roaring guitar and bass workouts, while Daniel Ash's sax playing on many songs is beautifully imperfect and dirty. "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven" is a solemn work backed with minimal instrumentation to wonderful effect. The remaining tracks are just as excellent in quality and songcraft. While the follow up to this album spawned the big hit "So Alive" and an equally satisfying self-titled album, Love And Rockets took many years to get this energy back into their music with LIFT, but by trading in the acoustic guitars for our modern age of techno-styled Alternative rock. Most interesting is that about the same time this album came out, the Bubblemen (who's artwork is scribbled all over the liner notes), a very strange alter-ego project, invaded.

One of Love and Rockets best.......2000-06-22

This is one of the band's best albums. While it contains the popular hit "No New Tale to Tell" (a staple of 120 Minutes early years), it also has the Beatlesque "Rain Bird", the light shuffle of "Lazy" (which brings to my mind the "Singin in the Rain" sequence of A Clockwork Orange for some strange reason), the experimental jazz of "The Telephone is Empty". "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven" (easily the album's best number) is a catchy pop ballad which examines one's inner spiritual beliefs. "Here on Earth" covers a similar philosophical theme, but neither song preaches, allowing the listener to come to his/her own conclusions. "Mirror People" is a whirling little psychedelic pop dance number, reprised on the last track in a slow version. "waiting for the flood" has one of those catchy, sing along verses. The album flows seemlessly from moody Goth-pop, acoustic aural landscapes, to all-out rockers without sounding forced.

So-so.......2000-03-06

"Earth Sun Moon" could not help but be a little bit of a disappointment after a great album like "Express." Love and Rockets return to the more acoustic-dominated sound of the dark and magnificent "Seventh Dream Of Teenage Heaven" (my favorite L&R album) but with less satisfying results. "Mirror People" and "No New Tale To Tell" were the obvious - well, only - choices for singles. Along with these two, I liked "Waiting For The Flood," the somber "The Light" and the soothing title cut, but the rest seems uninspired and falls a little flat. "Earth Sun Moon" is not a terrible album by any means, but it is not an especially good one, either. Still, it was much better than the subsequent self-titled effort.

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Celtic Journey
Cynthia
Manufacturer: Page Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001NTOA
Release Date: 2000-09-01

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Great Glen
Oak Forest
Celebration of Life
The Shannon
The Wishing Well
Homeland
Samhaim
A Mother's Heart
A Celtic Harp
Seanchai
Emerald Valley
Beltaine
Ashgrove
Oak Child
Fireside

Album Description

Celtic Journey consists of original piano compositions that capture the ambiance and traditions of our Celtic ancestors. On some selections the piano is complimented by the Celtic violin. With the process of guided visualization the listener can imagine themselves at the Beltaine fire or witnessing the beauty of the Great Glen. Go to sacred ceremonies in the Oak Groves and enjoy the way the Celts had such a passion for life.

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Earth Sun & Moon
I Giullari Di Piazza
Manufacturer: Lyrichord Discs Inc.
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000022AM
Release Date: 1995-10-17

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Pizzica Tarantata/Tarantella Alla Montemaranese
Canto Di Afrodite (Song Of Aphrodite)
Jesce Sole (Rising Sun Chant)
Nigra Sum Sed Formosa (I Am Black But Beautiful)
Virgil's Prayer
Canto Di Iside (Song Of Isis)
Danza Dei Siculi (Dance Of The Moon)
Canto Ella Madonna Libera 'Brunettella' (The Dark One)
Lo Moccatoria (The Handkerchief)
Canto Di Hecate (Song Of Hecate)
Fischiettando
Canto Della Madonna Di Montevergine
Tammorriata

Album Description

This is a passionate musical tribute to the traditional legends of the Black Madonna in Southern Italy, by the Southern Italian Music/Theatrical group I Giullari di Piazza. This is original music composed by John La Barbara with text and vocals by Alessandra Belloni and Dario Bollini.

This album also features guest artists Glen Velez, frame drum and other percussion, and Steve Gorn, Indian bamboo flute and soprano saxophone.

This new musical collaboration features a powerful blend of traditional rhythms and instruments from various cultures including Greece, Turkey, North Africa, the Middle East, Celtic France and Spain whose influences blended with those of Southern Italy in such regions as Naples, Puglia, Sicily and Sardenia. Belloni, La Barbara and company have created an explosive cross-cultural potion that is equal parts ancient Mediterranean, and contemporary world music, whose roots go as far back as the nomadic Gypsies travels from India to North Africa, and whose sound holds the fiery energy of a Mediterranean volcano!

With her beautifully sensuous and unique vocal style, Alessandra Belloni could well be world music's next Ofra Haza or Sheila Chandra. John La Barbera's stunning compositions and phenomenal playing, as well as the entire ensemble's and guest artists' spirited performances, literally put this recording in a class by itself. Earth Sun Moon is a landmark world music recording that is a musical "Rosette Stone" of world styles, beats, melodies and traditions.

In addition to the now world famous musical contributions of both Glen Velez and Steven Gorn, I Giullari di Piazza includes a cast of top musicians including award winning world-class baritone Ivan Thomas, multiple gold-record accordionist Charlie Giordano (who appears on albums by Cyndi Lauper, Buxter Poindexter and others), historic wind instrument and harpist Christa Patton, a regular member of New York's Ensemble for Early Music (see Istanpitta!) noted flutist Susan Eberenz, bassist Scott Thornton, and violinist Abrahn Stewart. With many live performances and radio appearances scheduled, including a showcase concert at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, Earth, Sun Moon is the world music album to watch this year!

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R. Murray Schafer: Patria

Manufacturer: Opening Day
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000HX64
Release Date: 2000-01-01