Masters of the Here and Now

Editorial Reviews
Emil Hyde, 100% Unnatural Website, May 2002
...Dido's evil twin...

Alex Steininger, In Music We Trust Website, May 2002
...you'll quickly feel the songs as they nest in your soul.

Album Description
Masters of the Here and Now is a delicate blend of sarcasm, insight, humor, angst and sensativity, all wrapped up in a tight little package. If Bjork and Aimee Mann were to colaborate with Lucious Jackson and Beck, this is what it might sound like. Lush vocals blend with squidgy bleeps, classical and distorted guitars, keyboards, hip-hop grooves and the occasional harmonica.

Masters of the Here and Now

Masters of the Voice: Tenor
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Some truly outstanding performances
  • Do-Re-Me-WOW!
 Masters of the Voice: Tenor

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Masters of the Voice: Soprano
  2. Masters of the Keyboard
  3. Masters of the Bow: Cello
  4. Masters of the Guitar
  5. Masters of the Trumpet

ASIN: B0001XANOO
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

  1. La Donna E Mobile - Luciano Pavarotti
  2. Una Furtiva Lagrima - Placido Domingo
  3. Nein, Langer Trag' Ich Nicht Die Qualen...Durch Die Walder - Peter Schreier
  4. Non Mi Lasciar...Corriam! Voliam!...O Muto Asil - Luciano Pavarotti
  5. Ach, So Fromm - Placido Domingo
  6. Ah! Mes Amis, QUel Jour De Fete! - Luciano Pavarotti
  7. Le Camarade Est Amoureux! - Luciano Pavarotti
  8. Gott! Welch! Dunkel Hier! - James McCracken
  9. In Des Lebens Fruhlingstagen - James McCracken
  10. Il Mio Tesoro - Gosta Winbergh
  11. Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon - Fritz Wunderlich
  12. Ombra Mai Fu - Jose Carreras
  13. Che Faro Senza Euridice? - Andreas Scholl
  14. Vi Ricorda, O Boschi Ombrosi - Anthony Rolfe-Johnson
  15. Comfort Ye, My People - Stuart Burrows
  16. Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted - Stuart Burrows
  17. Puisqu'on Ne Peut Flechir Ces Jalouses Gardiennes - Vainement Ma Bien Aimee - Alfredo Kraus
  18. Nessun Dorma - Luciano Pavarotti

Tracks:

  1. Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida - Placido Domingo
  2. Che Gelida Manina - Jerry Hadley
  3. Vois Ma Misere, Helas! - Placido Domingo
  4. Rachel, Quand Du Seigneur - Leopold Simoneau
  5. Vesti La Giubba - Mario Del Monaco
  6. Ingemisco - Jussi Bjorling
  7. Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio - Carlo Bergonzi
  8. Ye People, Rend Your Hearts...If With All Your Hearts - Anthony Rolfe-Johnson
  9. Wintersturme Wichen Dem Wonnemond - Jon Vickers
  10. Morgenlich Leuchtend In Rosigem Schein (Prize Song)
  11. Pourquoi Me Reveiller? - Jose Carreras
  12. E Lucevan Le Stelle - Placido Domingo
  13. Viva Il Vino Spumeggiante (Brindisi) - Carlo Bergonzi
  14. E La Solita Storia Del Pastore (Lamento Di Federico) - Jose Carreras
  15. O Vaterland...Da Geh' Ich Zu Maxim - Rene Kollo
  16. Di Rigori Armato Il Seno - Luciano Pavarotti
  17. Now The Great Bear And Pleiades - Peter Pears
  18. Here I Stand - Ian Bostridge
  19. Maria - Jose Carreras

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Some truly outstanding performances.......2004-07-11

This two CD set from Deutsche Grammophon does as it states: it offers some of the greatest tenors of our time in some truly outstanding performances. Thirty-seven arias all told, take a little getting used to as most "all tenor" recordings do. But overall it's a worthy and worthwhile effort. As those who read these reviews know I have a clear preference for CDs that have and maintain a theme throughout, so when I sit down to listen I don't have to keep the clicker nearby. Here, because the CD's represent a collection of favorites, the emphasis also has to be on consistency of musical reproduction, and with the exception of one or two songs, the consistency in the latter regard is good throughout. So, on these two criteria: theme and sound quality, "Masters" gets high grades. As far as selection goes, I might have suggested a change or two, but only one or two. The tenor voice can grate and on occasion it does just that. Still, there are more standouts than drawbacks: Pavarotti's "Le camarade est amoureux" from Donizetti's "La fille du regiment", for its rich, rousing chorus and full orchestration; Jose Carreras "Ombra mai fu" from Handel's "Serse" for its soulful melody - and there are many more. I had to listen to this CD three or four times before writing this review because I didn't want to miss what was occurring here, and I'm glad I did. It grows on you and stands as a truly remarkable assemblage of some powerful, moving music. These are the strengths of this set and why I would recommend it. There are some curiously abrupt endings (4 fade-outs) on side two - maybe the producers were counting minutes and realized that some songs just had to be cut - bad idea. These are noticeable and annoying, as in Juse Bjorling's "Ingemisco" in Verdi's "Requiem" and Carlo Bergonzi's "Come un bel di di maggio" from Giordano's "Andrea Chenier" and at least two more. Where did the endings go? Lastly, a personal recommendation on when best to listen to this set: no kids, no phone calls, no group discussions. I took it in the car for a few rides and then after I got used to it moved indoors -- and now listen to it when I am sitting and relaxing. I recommend it. (PJW)

5 out of 5 stars Do-Re-Me-WOW!.......2004-05-15

This is a fantastic new collection of different classical music styles, languages, and singers. The production quality is excellent. If you are interested in singing or love opera then you would probably enjoy this CD. You may find some excellent singers you haven't been exposed to. I can't wait until they release Bass, Alto & Soprano.
Masters of the Here and Now
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Masters of the Here and Now
    Clevergirl
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000069D4S
    Release Date: 2002-03-15

    Tracks:

    1. Backamungus
    2. Clean
    3. If You Are Dream
    4. Boss Lady
    5. Martian Song
    6. Killer
    7. Let's Ride
    8. Consider It
    9. Depending On
    10. Chemicals and Chromosomes
    11. Home for the Holiday
    12. Kiss You Awake
    13. Clean (Audiocat Remix)

    Album Description

    Masters of the Here and Now is a delicate blend of sarcasm, insight, humor, angst and sensativity, all wrapped up in a tight little package. If Bjork and Aimee Mann were to colaborate with Lucious Jackson and Beck, this is what it might sound like. Lush vocals blend with squidgy bleeps, classical and distorted guitars, keyboards, hip-hop grooves and the occasional harmonica.

    Music:

    1. Maximum Sex Pistols [Import]
    2. Maximum Suede [Import]
    3. Memories
    4. Milo Goes to College
    5. Money Shot
    6. My Friends Over You [CD-single] [Import]
    7. My Friends Over You [CD-single] [Import]
    8. My Own Prison [Australia CD Single #1] [Import] [Extra tracks]
    9. New Morning + 2
    10. Nothing Is Real But the... Pt. 2 [CD-single]

    Music

    music

    Music

    It'll All Work Out in Boomland [Import]

    Music for Harp and Flute

    Motets for the Season of Christmas

    Nashville Sessions [Import]

    ...Tot Licht !

    Opera Treasure

    Music: Pye Anthology, Vol. 2 [Import]

    Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Symphony No. 4 "Italian"

    Pickin' on Modest Mouse: A Bluegrass Tribute

    Magic of Love [Gold CD] [Original recording remastered] [Import]

    No Time to Explain

    Pedro & Thiago [Import]

    Presents the Biz [CD-single] [Import]

    Organ Encores

    Waltz for Debby