On The Horizon

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
A trio of musicians with very diverse backgrounds whose musical sense has helped them attain a connection between several musical styles. This version of the band has been together since late 1995 and has evolved into unique sounding group. Abandoning the musical trends of the time the band is focused on music that is not bounded by classifications. Who's in, who's out, what's hot , what's not are concepts unknown to the Ziffelz. Their music is HOT no matter who or what is "popular". BAND_MEMBERS: Urbain Bernier - Lead/Rhythm Guitar , Vocal
Wayne Small - Bassist, Acoutic Guitar, Vocal
Marc Bradley - Drums, Percussion

Album Description
A collection of original music from America's heartland. Combining heart stirring ballads, soulful blues, and grinding rock this CD explores rock's roots with a modern feel and unique sound. Each track successfully evokes emotion in the listener and just like some of rock's most memorable songs, leaves an indelible impression in the listener's psyche. A fresh new sound whose roots are in the past but like it's predecessors, are timeless.

Tracks:

Love Potion Number Nine - THE CLOVERS
Here Comes Henry - YOUNG JESSIE
One Kiss Led To Another - THE COASTERS
Lucky Lips - RUTH BROWN
Old Fashioned - VARETTA DILLARD
Smokey Joes Caf BUDDY HOLLY
Alligator Wine - SCREAMIN JAY HAWKINS
There Goes My Baby - THE DRIFTERS
Lips - ROY HAMILTON
Youre The Boss - LAVERN BAKER AND JIMMY RICKS
Spanish Harlem - CLYDE MCPHATTER
Your Old Lady - ISLEY BROTHERS
An Open Fire - JOHNNY MATHIS
Im A Woman - CHRISTINE KITTRELL
Sorry, But Im Gonna Have To Pass - LONNIE DONEGAN
On The Horizon - BEN E KING
Whats Wrong With Me And You - BABS TINO
Yes - JAY AND THE AMERICANS
Keep Tellin Yourself - MARV JOHNSON
Bossa Nova Baby - TIPPIE AND THE CLOVERS
Some Other Guy - RICHIE BARRETT
Searchin - ALVIN ROBINSON
Stand By Me - MUHAMMAD ALI (Recording as Cassius Clay)
Cafspresso - THE LEIBER-STOLLER ORCHESTRA

Product Description

Album Description

Holiday blues comin' on? Well, put a spike in `em! Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet—79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.

Customer Reviews:

Great set of wartime rarities.......2003-05-14

Spike Jones was the king of the novelty song performers, with hits like "Der Fuehrer's Face" and the parody version of "Sheik of Araby" becoming huge hits during World War II. This is a swell 3-CD set, gathering a full eighty-one of Jones' best tracks from his 1940s heyday, drawn from an extensive archive of radio broadcasts made for the Standard Transcription service. The tightness of his City Slickers band is amply demonstrated in these manic, kookily orchestrated performances. Toots, squonks, blatts and bleats whiz by at lightning speed, as one daffy song after another will delight devoted fans. Amazingly, Jones had the unusual, almost unique ability to perform a repertoire almost entirely made up of comedic material, and yet still be quite listenable and engaging. His jazz chops were hardly in question, and from time to time Jones would dash off a non-novelty ballad or two, just to give the rubes something to think about. Of course, just as often he would perform a song that *sounded* like a straight ballad, but would turn out to be another goof. (One great example of this is the sultry "Serenade To A Jerk," sung in slinky, burlesque tones by Myrtle Horwin.) This collection may seem a little overwhelming, but like his studio recordings, these radio performances have a certain brilliance and joie de vivre about them that will leave you enchanted. Definitely worth checking out!

Cure for the Blues.......2003-04-25

Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet-79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.

Standard Transcription Collection.......2003-04-12

This collection has remastered material from the large stack of Standard Transcription discs from the early 1940's. There are many songs not recorded on RCA, many on the theme of wartime ("48 Reasons Why"), and the quality is excellent. The packaging is threadbare but this is an essential CD package for true music lovers.

Average customer rating:

disappointing..
A gift...
For All the acoustic guitar enthusiasts
Emotionally Stirring
disappointed

Running On Ice
Vertical Horizon
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IM6F
Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

Heart In Hand
Wash Away
Fragments
Famous
The Man Who Would Be Santa
Angel Without Wings
Answer Me
Life In The City
Japan
Call It Even
Sunrays And Saturdays
Candyman
Falling Down
Goodnight My Friend

Customer Reviews:

disappointing.........2007-02-06

recently received this cd. already have "everything you are" and enjoyed that disc very much. unfortunately this is a complete change of town. very religious sounding songs, reminded me of the band "jars of clay"

certainly a different direction for the band, one that lost my interest.

A gift..........2006-03-16

I have been a huge fan of Vertical Horizon for close to 6 years now, and I don't understand why anyone could be disappointed with this album. I hate it when people say "I was hoping it would be more like Everything you Want and Go". This album is their sophmore album and it came out long before "Everything You Want" and "Go". If I'm not mistaken this album along with their debut, and third album, where all re-released a few years after they origionally came out. I have owned this album for six years now and I think it's wonderful. This album portrays Vertical Horizon before they hit mainstream with their albums: "Everything You Want" and "GO" I personally prefer their first 3 albums over "Everything You Want" and "GO" This album is all acoustic work. All the tracks on this album are great. I highly recommend:
Track 1: Heart in Hand
Track 2: Wash Away
Track 3: Fragments
Track 5: The Man Who Would be Santa
Track 6: Angel Without Wings
Track 11: Sunrays and Saturdays
Track 13: Falling Down
Track 14: Goodnight My Friend. This song is my favorite on this CD. A few moments after this track is a secret track. It features a blended mix of songs on this album. It's amazing.
I also recommend that if you enjoy this CD and their first, "There and Back Again", you listen to their third album "Live Stages" if you haven't already. It's a live performance of songs from their two previous albums and its great. Running on Ice is truly a remarkable gift to Vertical Horizon fans.

For All the acoustic guitar enthusiasts.......2005-09-28

if you love James Taylor, you will definately LOVE this. Vertical Horizon is totally different than what they used to be. Everything before "Everything You Want" are all classics. Their Live Stages cd is amazing. if you really want to experience a friggen good live concert, listen to that. Don't expect to hear the same stuff from EYW and Go, this music is raw and shows their true talent

Emotionally Stirring.......2005-02-17

This Cd is amazing. It is more relaxed than Vertical Horion's newer Cds. When I listen to it, the singers drive home their purpose, and each word cuts right to you. ESPECIALLY in Wash Away. I love that song, and I am in love with Keith Kane's voice. This CD was at first just another addition to my Vertical Horizon collection (which is growing by the day) but now I am sure I will never be so obsessed with a band.

disappointed.......2004-07-27

If you expect this CD to sound like Everything You Want or Go, you will be disappointed. It's more of a folk music sound and not at all what I had hoped for.

Average customer rating:

just listen... mmmkay!??!

All in Time
Pela
Manufacturer: Brassland Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

just listen... mmmkay!??!.......2006-12-15

The first song is ab-fab and Billy M.'s vocals run up and down your spine with a chorus that will make you want to hit "REPEAT" over and over and over again. But... Who cares? The album starts off with an amazing peice, and then, this short little gem of an album, finishes soft and sweet. Kind of like, well... I am not exactly sure, but, it does. And it is, good/.
Look, I can be some one you can trust if your looking for something new, or maybe you'd like to hear something other than "cookie-cutter".

You got it, dude. ah, er..ma'am.

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The Composer's Voice: Norman Dello Joio

Manufacturer: Klavier
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ASIN: B00013D4CW
Release Date: 2003-12-09

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If you want to know what SACD is all about...

The Window [hybrid multichannel SACD]
David Elias
Manufacturer: Sketti Sandwich Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0006TQ41E
Release Date: 2003-08-01

Tracks:

Freedom On The Freeway
Summer Wind
Go Down Easy
The Old King
Something About You
Half An Hour Away (Intro)
Half An Hour Away
Her Name Is A.
Transcendental Deprivation Part III
Season Of The Fall
The Window (Intro)
The Window
Picture Of Nothing

Album Description

"The Window" is one of the most talked about SACD's on the web. Recognized by industry audiophiles as a landmark achievement, its songwriting was voted Honorable Mention in the 2004 Billboard World Music Contest ("Freedom on the Freeway") and its surround mixes were part of the final nominations at the 2003 Surround Music Awards in Beverly Hills. Hybrid SACD plays on any CD player, Walkman, etc.

According to the Sony SACD Project team, 'The Window' is the very first hybrid multichannel SACD to be released by an independent (unsigned) arist anywhere in the world. Rave reviews at SA-CD.net, HighFidelityReview.com AudioAsylum forum and elsewhere on the net confirm the wide appeal of this recording.

Customer Reviews:

If you want to know what SACD is all about..........2006-06-17

...then get a SACD player and this SACD. Every time I queue it up in my 5 disc changer/player, even if I start doing something else in the interim, I stop and sit and smile for at least a song or two when this one comes up. David's voice and acoustic guitar, the supporting musicians, the clarity of the recording, the overall production of the album are second to none. Many, if not most, other SACD recordings are mixed into the SACD format either after being recorded before DSD/SACD format was invented or after being recorded on the more typical/standard studio equipment; a true DSD recording, such as this one, is still a rarity. If you're an acoustic music fan this one is a must have.

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Christopher Dallman "Race The Light"

Race the Light

Manufacturer: Treasure
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAGLII
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Customer Reviews:

Christopher Dallman "Race The Light".......2006-07-11

An excellent CD from an excellent human being! I bought this CD in December at a show I saw him at and was not disappointed at all. Dallman has a very unique voice that is full of character... it has an almost Irish feel to it but without going overboard. The disc a collection of acoustic based folk/light rock songs that never get heavy and never grow tiresome due to the excellent hooks and melodies that Dallman crafts. If you get the chance to purchase or see him, please do so, you wont regret it! To be honest with you, I don't listen to this genre of music to often so I'm not sure as to whom I should compare him to... so just go to www.myspace.com/christopherdallman and listen for youself.

Highlights:

This is Calm
Nighttime in the City
Driving to You

Average customer rating:

disappointing..
A gift...
For All the acoustic guitar enthusiasts
Emotionally Stirring
disappointed

Running on Ice
Vertical Horizon
Manufacturer: Rhythmic Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Heart In Hand
Wash Away
Fragments
Famous
The Man Who Would Be Santa
Angel Without Wings
Answer Me
Life In The City
Japan
Call It Even
Sunrays And Saturdays
Candyman
Falling Down
Goodnight My Friend

Customer Reviews:

disappointing.........2007-02-06

A gift..........2006-03-16

For All the acoustic guitar enthusiasts.......2005-09-28

Emotionally Stirring.......2005-02-17

disappointed.......2004-07-27

If you expect this CD to sound like Everything You Want or Go, you will be disappointed. It's more of a folk music sound and not at all what I had hoped for.

Average customer rating:

extremely poor re-mastering
An excellent CD!
Nelson Eddy on CD - always a pleasure

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Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

Carousel in the Park - Jeanette MacDonald
It Doesn't Cost You Anything to Dream - Jeanette MacDonald
Close as Pages in a Book - Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Merrill
Fireman's Bride - Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Merrill
Big Back Yard - Robert Merrill
When You Walk in the Room - Robert Merrill
Isnt' It Romantic? - Jeanette MacDonald, Paramount Studio Orchestra
Love Me Tonight - Maurice Chevalier, Jeanette MacDonald
Golden Days - Nelson Eddy
Drinking Song
Deep in My Heart, Dear - Nelson Eddy, Rise Stevens
Serenade - Rise Stevens
Just We Two - Rise Stevens
Come Boys - Nelson Eddy
One More Mile to Go
Raindrops on a Drum - Nelson Eddy
Love Is the Time - Nelson Eddy
Nearer and Dearer - Nelson Eddy
Tell Me With Your Eyes - Nelson Eddy
Russian Easter Hymn - Nelson Eddy
Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met: Three Blind Mice/Short'nin Bread - Nelson Eddy
Why Do I Love You? [From Show Boat] - Nelson Eddy, Jane Powell
Beyond the Blue Horizon [From Monte Carlo][*] - Jeanette MacDonald

Customer Reviews:

extremely poor re-mastering.......2004-12-21

I listen to many (re-mastered) historical recordings. Jeanette MacDonald is certainly one of my most favorite sopranos. For some reason, I haven't been able to find a decent, or even acceptable, re-mastering of her recordings.

While this one certainly contains many valuable tracks, the re-mastering is horrid. The songs sound stripped yet still maintain a great deal of distracting noise. I conjecture that the re-mastering was done simply by increasing the bass and decreasing the treble.

An excellent CD!.......2004-03-29

This is an excellent collection of the Screen Sweethearts of the 30's, Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald, *not* singing together, in the 40's (except for a few of Jeanette's songs).

For Jeanette, it has numbers from Up In Central Park: Carousel in the Park, It Doesn't Cost You Anything to Dream, Close as Pages in a Book, Fireman's Bride, The Big Back Yard, When You Walk in the Room. She and Robert Merrill sing these together and on their own, and very charmingly, too. There are also Love Me Tonight, Isn't It Romantic, and Beyond the Blue Horizon.

For Nelson, he sings music from The Student Prince with Rise Stevens: Golden Days, Drinking Song, Deep in my Heart Dear, Serenade (which is BEAUTIFUL!), Just We Two, and Come Boys. He also sings all the songs from Northwest Outpost - thankfully, without Ilona Massey! Also, the Willie the Whale segment from Make Mine Music is on this CD - just as it is in the movie, with the narration and everything - it's great! (The Tristan und Isolde part is not included, however - not sure what the reasoning is behind that.) He also sings a duet with Jane Powell - Why Do I Love You? from Show Boat.

I say this is a must for fans of Nelson and/or Jeanette, not to mention Rise Stevens!

I particularly enjoy "When You Walk in the Room". It's a charming little tune, with ridiculous but adorable lyrics! "Fireman's Bride" is very funny also - Jeanette barely sounds like herself!

I hope this will help others to choose this CD - it's a pity there's not a list of the titles here!

Nelson Eddy on CD - always a pleasure.......1998-08-30

It's always a pleasure to find Nelson Eddy's wonderful voice on CD and this one has some of the harder-to-find pieces in it, including collaborations with Jane Powell and the wonderful mezzo Rise Stevens. The recording of "The Whale Who Sang at the Met" is a must for any collector as are the excellent recordings (better than on the movie) for "Northwest Outpost". The baritone singing opposite Jeanette MacDonald also has an excellent voice (though his name temporarily escapes me)

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GREAT RECORDING, BUT THE PRICE...

Janácek: Osud (Fate)

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00001T6K3
Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

Osud (Fate): Act I: Orchestra
Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Free As A Bird I Bask In The Sunshine'
Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Heavens, It's Him!' (Mila)
Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Is It Your Child You've Come For?' (Mila)
Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Sun In The Heavens Up On High'
Osud (Fate): Act I: 'We're Back Too Late' (Zivny)
Osud (Fate): Act I: 'The Sun's Vanished' (Mila)
Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Never Will I Forget This Fleeting Moment!'
Osud (Fate): Act II: 'Slumber On Undisturbed In The Shadow' (Zivny)
Osud (Fate): Act II: 'I Do, I Do!' (Mila)
Osud (Fate): Act II: 'We're Married Now' (Zivny)
Osud (Fate): Act II: 'Mummy, Mummy!'
Osud (Fate): Act II: 'Unspoken Thoughts Go Far Beyond Words' (Mila's Mother)
Osud (Fate): Act III: 'Listen To The Thunder Over The Horizon'
Osud (Fate): Act III: 'Endless The Pain I Must Suffer'
Osud (Fate): Act III: 'Enough Of That!'
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Osud (Fate): Act III: 'It Seems To Be So Clear' (Zivny)