Simmer

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JazzReview.com
A drummer's dream come true; it will delight and amaze listeners who enjoy fine drum performances.

Bostonherald.com
At times gentle, at others violent, "Simmer" explores all aspects of percussion and drumming eschewing guitars, horns and bass instruments.

Album Description
Led by former Blue Man Group drummer, Steve Wilkes, Six Drumsets debuted in 1994 at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Since then, the group has performed to standing ovations throughout the US. The international cast of Six Drumsets features Steve, Jon Hazilla, Johnny Rabb, Takeshi Ichikawa, Johan Svensson, and Marko Djordjevic. Playing rhythms that span the scope of modern percussion—World Beat, Hip-Hop, Jungle, Jazz, Rock, Electronic Techno, Ambient—the group creates drums that sing.

Steve Wilkes is the drummer for the world renowned Empire Brass Quintet, and a Berklee College of Music Professor. As a recipient of the Japan Foundation Uchida Fellowship, Steve traveled throughout Asia in 1991 and1994. His studies with the legendary Japanese Taiko troupes Kodo, O Gion Daiko and particularly Seido Kobayashi and O Edo Sukeroku Taiko inspired him to build a band around the indigenous backbeat of the modern world: the drumset. Six Drumsets released their debut, self-titled CD in 1997 and will be releasing it's follow-up, Simmer, on April 2nd, 2002. This CD was produced by Steve with co-production and engineering by Rob Jaczko

Simmer

The Songs Of Robert Burns, Volumes 1 & 2

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Your search for good Burns songs has ended

The Songs Of Robert Burns, Volumes 1 & 2

Manufacturer: Philo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Songs of Robert Burns, Vol 3 & 4
Songs of Robert Burns, Vol. 5 & 6
The Songs of Robert Burns, Vol. 7
The Complete Songs of Robert Burns: Volume 1
The Songs of Robert Burns / Songs of the Hebrides

ASIN: B0000003VY
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

Could Kail In Aberdeen
To The Weaver's Gin Ye Go
Wantonness
My Tocher's The Jewel
Charlie He's My Darling
Landy Mary Ann
Amang The Trees
Country Lassie
The De'il's Awa Wi' Th' Exciseman
Johnie Blunt
The Winter It Is Past
A Red, Red Rose
Logan Water
Corn Rigs
Had I The Wyte
Nine Inch Will Please A Lady
Beware O'Bonie Ann
The Cooper O'Cuddy
Sweetest May
A Parcel Of Rouges In A Nation
Auld Lang Syne
Hey How Johnie Lad
Mary Morison
The Dusty Miller
It Was A' For Our Rightfu' King
Sae Flaxen Were Her Ringlets

Customer Reviews:

Your search for good Burns songs has ended.......2000-01-29

Jean Redpath sings the "inimitable songs of Burns" as if Rabbie himself is hovering over her shoulder. You're not likely to find too many singers more suited to her material than Redpath. Also, I needs must mention the first-rate musical accompaniments by Serge Hovey. All in all, the seven volume Redpath-Burns series is indispensible for lovers of song everywhere. Way to go, folks.

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Vital Ska Album For Tried-And-True Wailers' Fans

Simmer Down at Studio One, Vol. 1
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Manufacturer: Heartbeat / Pgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Wailing Wailers at Studio One, Vol. 2
Greatest Hits at Studio One
Survival
Rasta Revolution
One Love at Studio One 1964-1966

ASIN: B00000044S
Release Date: 1994-06-07

Tracks:

This Train
Simmer Down
I Am Going Home
Do You Remember
Mr. Talkative
Habits
Amen
Go Jimmy Go
Teenager in Love
I Need You
Its Hurts To Be Alone
True Confession
Lonesome Feeling
There She Goes
Diamond Baby
Playboy
Where's The Girl For Me
Hooligan
One Love
Love and Affection

Customer Reviews:

Vital Ska Album For Tried-And-True Wailers' Fans.......2005-12-08

PROS:
* Features the original Wailers vocal group: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Junior Braithwaite, Beverly Kelso and Cherry Green
* Includes historical versions of "This Train", "Do You Remember" (AKA "How Many Times"), "Mr. Talkative" (AKA "Mr. Chatterbox"), "It Hurts To Be Alone", "Lonesome Feeling", "There She Goes" and "One Love"
* Chronological liner notes by Roger Steffens and Leroy Pierson
* In most cases the tracks were taken from the original (1963-1966) master tapes (fair sound quality)

CONS:
* In some cases the tracks were taken from the original acetates / Jamaican singles (lower sound quality)

BOTTOM LINE:
If you are a tried-and-true Wailers' fan, then this is a vital album for you; If you are not, then don't start your collection with this album (try "Burnin'" or "Catch A Fire" first).

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Good Music at an AWESOME Deal! (4 Out Of 5 Stars)
Finally a fresh approach

Simmer
The Scumfrog
Manufacturer: Effin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Extended Engagement
Mega Scum! 01

ASIN: B0002Y4TVA
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

Set It Off - The Scumfrog
Come On - The Scumfrog
Simmer - The Scumfrog
Domino - The Scumfrog
Bacon - The Scumfrog, Lucy Woodward
8 Days, 7 Hours - The Scumfrog
F Karma - The Scumfrog
One Thing - The Scumfrog
Music Revolution - The Scumfrog
Beauty - The Scumfrog
Come On [New York Mix][*] - The Scumfrog

Tracks:

You, Me & The Music [the Scumfrog's Vocal Mix] - Milk & Honey
Learning to Fly - The Scumfrog
I Like the Way You Touch Me [the Scumfrog Remix] - Christian Urich
Free as the Morning Sun [the Scumfrog's Remix] - Mr. Hermano
Loving the Alien - The Scumfrog
Switch [the Scumfrog's Deep Miami Dub] - Planet Funk
Days Go By [the Scumfrog's Vocal Mix] - Dirty Vegas
Jungle of Mirror [the Scumfrog's Remix]
Sunshine [the Scumfrog's Remix]
Music Revolution - The Scumfrog

Tracks:

Deep Sleep Dub - Michael Moog, The Scumfrog
You're Not Alone [the Scumfrog's Dub]
In the Beginning [the Scumfrog's Remix] - Roger Goode
Andante [the Scumfrog's FF Tusson d'Or Mix] - Steve Lawler
We Love You - The Scumfrog
Love at First Sight [The Scumfrog's Beauty and the Beast Vocal Mix] - Kylie Minogue
On the Floor
Feel Alive [the Scumfrog's Remix] - Shane Nolan,
Keep Control [the Scumfrog's Remix] - Sono
Never Enough [the Scumfrog's Antidote Dub] - Boris Dlugosch,

Customer Reviews:

Good Music at an AWESOME Deal! (4 Out Of 5 Stars).......2005-06-11

I saw this cd set while in Bahrain for around the same price (12 to 13 bucks) and decided to get it and listen... and boy was i satisfied.

I had heard of The Scumfrog by my good buddy Jason from the Worthington (hey buddy!), but really never hear his type of music and mixes. SIMMER is actually a 3 CD Set (Also there is the 3 CD Limited editon set, which i am reviewing) that includes the 2 CD Set EXTENDED ENGAGEMENT!

This type of music was a refreshment to me as i love to take chances to new stuff. F KARMA is a great track as well as other titles on "SIMMER".

EXTENDED ENGAGEMENT is worth this deal alone. Both continuous mix cds will get you going and in the mood to dance till you drop. Definitely some rock / tribal / trance influences can be felt.

GET THIS 3 CD SET AT THE KICK @$$ PRICE AND SEE WHY YOU SHOULD BEWARE OF THE SCUMFROG! ITS WORTH IT!

(4 Out of 5 Stars)

Finally a fresh approach.......2004-10-22

It is impossible to love everything that The Scumfrog has ever done, therefore he is too diverse, but this is also his strength, you never know what he'll do next. My personal favorites were his remixes of Britney Spears, Missy Elliott and his single Music Revolution, but this album is yet something different. If you are in to repetitive prog, then this may not be your cup of tea, but I feel this album is the sound that Dance Music needs right now. Very rock influenced while staying true to elements of tribal, Progressive and even Trance. A lot of real songs on here, all performed by The Scumfrog himself and very tight production. It's such a fun album by a very talented producer who always seems to be a few steps ahead, and who fortunately doesn't take himself too seriously.

Now he needs to play in Atlanta!

Bobby, (Atlanta)

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Simmer
The Edsel Auctioneer
Manufacturer: Kokopop
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000020ZM
Release Date: 1995-04-16

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A Keeper For Sure
Excellent compilation
This comp. is OUTSTANDING
Very Nice

Girls Go Ska
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Simmer Down Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000059S6
Release Date: 1997-08-12

Tracks:

Destroy - Metro Stylee
Skypager - The Skanksters
Miss Understanding - Ocean 11
Wasted On You - Franceska
I Can't Touch You - Dunia & The Stable Boys
Even When - The Usuals
Read My Lips (What's Mine) - The Steady Ups
Rain From The Sky - The Jumpstarts
Miss Parks - Los Malarians
Don't Step On My Fingers - The Solicitors
Shuffle Your Feet - The Skeptics
Nowhere - Low Pressure
Don't Count - Isaac Green & The Skalars
Robbie Coleman - Skahumbug
Gate Crasher - The Stimulators
Big Guy - SMA
Hot Cat - The Jinkies
Every Step - Dr. Raju
Hey - Viskasity
Worried About You - Mealticket
Skins - Lone Raspberry
Why? - Highball Holiday

Customer Reviews:

A Keeper For Sure.......2005-08-24

Just yesterday I listened to this CD and was still blown away. I say still, because I brought it in winter of 1998 and haven't taken it out of rotation since! Having more than a fair share of ska compilations, this one is by far one of the best; of female or non-female vocalists! In my opinion the first half of the CD is rock solid with tracks from Metro Stylee, Franceska, and Isaac Green & the Skalars (whose track is presented here in a superior mix than what is on their LP) with a nice variety of ska "styles" including rocksteady and third wave. The second half of the CD is not at strong but contains the steller "Worried About You" by Mealticket and "Why" by Highball Holiday. The rest are intances of ok music, but bad singing (Like on "Hey" done by Viskacity). But the good tracks make up for them 10 times over. A highlight from the 90s ska revival period.

Excellent compilation.......2002-10-09

Every track is a keeper. Just good Ska from beginning to end for both the expert and the novice. "Destroy" is the shining star. It will engage you, body and soul, immediately.

This comp. is OUTSTANDING.......1999-10-01

It's rare to find a comp. where every single song is good! I don't think there is a bad song on there, 74 min. of rad ska!

Very Nice.......1999-04-27

A good collection of Ska with a female front person. "Skypager" by the Shanksters is exceptional. The Usuals have a excellent track as well. If you like Ska you'll hear some hard to find to impossible to find stuff. Including some tracks for those of us that give rein on occation to the Goddess. Sample "Don't Step On My Fingers" by the The Solicitors.

Simmer, Reduce, Garnish & Serve: The Warner Brothers Recordings

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Best compilation of his Warner Bros. recordings

Simmer, Reduce, Garnish & Serve: The Warner Brothers Recordings
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Aces Back to Back
Rip, Rig & Panic/Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith

ASIN: B000002MVR
Release Date: 1995-04-25

Tracks:

Lunatic Danza
Theme For The Eulipions
Sweet Georgia Brown
I'll Bee Seeing You
Los Angeles Negro Chorus
Serenade To A Cuckoo
Bagpipe Medley
J. Griff's Blues
Mary McLeod Bethune
I Loves You Porgy
Hey Babebips
In A Mellow Tone
Dorthaan's Walk
Watergate Blues
Summertime
Thunder And Lightning Goodbye

Customer Reviews:

Best compilation of his Warner Bros. recordings.......2000-07-22

This distillation of Rah's last 3 albums predated 32 Records' A STANDING EIGHT by 3 or 4 years, and is likely the best choice of that material, as Joel Dorn himself compiled a single disc of what he considered the best moments from those final recordings, bookended by previously-unreleased tracks that still can only be found on this disc. (Although I should note that "Thunder and Lightning Goodbye" merges Kirk's medley of "Sentimental Journey" and "Coming Home" - taken from the Vanguard side of RAHSAAN RAHSAAN - with the sounds of a rainstorm.)

The first several tracks find Rahsaan as strong as ever, particularly a ferocious live rendition of his signature "Serenade to a Cuckoo" and the dramatic "Theme for the Eulipions", one of his most unique recordings which combines spoken-word passages, atmospheric sounds, a vocal chorus, a female solo vocal, and the playing of the band, in a programmatic fashion.

As Dorn explains in his liner notes, it's easier to bemoan Rahsaan's post-stroke debilitation than it is to appreciate the truly "Herculean" comeback. These tracks again feature Kirk the composer, Kirk the multi-instrumentalist, Kirk the saxophone master, and Kirk the keeper of the flame of great Black American music, including Percy Heath (of the MJQ) in the band and recording yet another Ducal tune, "In a Mellow Tone". His use of the toy piano and return to a more basic blues expression speak of his loneliness and return to a core state, producing a music that's both playful and eerie.

Pathways
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Pathways
Joseph L. Young
Manufacturer: Joseph L. Young
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002JA70C
Release Date: 2004-06-15