Impressions [Explicit Lyrics]

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A must have for anyone who loves to sing along with their cd's.High energy throughout.Contemporary metal is the only way to describe this blend of heavy crunching guitars, pounding rythms,and emotional melodic vocals.A more diverse songwriting approach is created.Forget what you used to consider Metal.

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Hailing from N.Y,Zero by None is four guys united with one common bond-dominate as a band voicing one singular expression,known only as Zero by None.Collectively they forge their sound by cross breeding many styles of music.First and foremost they are a metal band.The band saw it's beginning's out of Rockville Centre in 1999,by founder/drummer Mike LaVeglia.It would be two years in the making,befor ZbN would eventually finalize it's lineup featuring;vocalist:Tracy Marchione,guitarist:Steve... read more

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Explosive emotional vocals,and intense lyrical settings;an aggressive approach rich with melodic flavor.Seven string guitar dynamics meshed together with tight syncopated rythms,keps their sound fresh and familiar.A true metal band at heart they blend past with modern day influences.Their brand of diverse mood splitting,controlled chaos will remain on the pulse of commercially viable music;today,tomorrow,and forever!

Impressions [Explicit Lyrics]

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The second half is the best!
I respect that the band is trying to evolve...
Hear me out (2.5 stars)
Masterpiece
Good album. I like it.

First Impressions of Earth
The Strokes
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BVQ9JO
Release Date: 2006-01-03

Tracks:

You Only Live Once
Juicebox
Heart In A Cage
Razorblade
On The Other Side
Vision Of Division
Ask Me Anything
Electricityscape
Killing Lies
Fear Of Sleep
15 Minutes
Ize Of The World
Evening Sun
Red Light

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Their prospects dangerously over-inflated by pundits who often hailed their debut as nothing short of rock-messianic, New York City's Strokes got a lesson in cynical rock-press dynamics when their biz-troubled, if similarly toned, '03 follow-up was dutifully dismissed as the proverbial sophomore slump. A lesser band might have been chastened by the experience; this one responds with a third album that positively bristles with energetic challenges. Revolving around a loose concept that allows songwriter/frontman Julian Casablancas to adopt a viewpoint that's as detached as it is world-weary and bemused, it's a record that quickly trades the often precious production conceits of its forebears for a muscular confidence that's notable from the infectious, back-to-the-'80s opener "You Only Live Once" to its perfect bookend "Red Light."

That often inviting sonic remodeling may come in part from Bangles/Sublime/Sugar Ray producer David Kahne (who replaces previous collaborator Gordon Raphael on all but a handful of cuts), but the band clearly has expansiveness on its mind, from a running length nearly twice its predecessors to such stylistic excursions as the cinematic, back-to-the-future riffing of the single "Juicebox," the spare, electro-baroque moodiness of "Ask Me Anything," and the dense, surprising prog flirtations of "Electrocityscape." "On the Other Side" finds Casablancas convincingly casting himself as the anti-Bono while crooning "I hate them, I hate them all, I hate myself for hating them" before chiding humanity as "seven billion people who've got nothing to say" on the otherwise upbeat closer, "Red Light." Wrapping such cynicism in more populist musical trappings is no mean feat, and the sheer reach of the Strokes' ambitions here insure they occasionally fall short. But it's a consistently intriguing effort, one that seems calculated as much to challenge the faithful as expand the band's own considerable horizons. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

The second half is the best!.......2007-07-11

Yes I will have to agree with the minority of reviewers that say that the second half of the CD is the best one, if Julian and the boys were experimenting well I did work bacause I found myself listening to these songs more often, Ize of the World, 15 Minutes, Fear of Sleep and the rest of the second half are truly great songs and fit with my taste, this coming from someone that considers himself intelligent and with a great and eclectic musical taste ,OK I also like the first half specially track number 6 Vision of Division. I will also say that I own this CD since its release in early 2006.
I just dont understand the people that downgrades this album, if this would have sounded like the previous two they would have complaint that they just do more of the same , and now that they changed the direction a bit they want the sound of the other records...everyone grows , you do not think the same things you did 3 or 5 years ago , everyone changes a bit and I am happy to say that I like the new direction the Strokes went.

I respect that the band is trying to evolve..........2007-04-28

But it seems that this is one band that people (including myself) really like the original sound of. On "Is This It?" and "Room On Fire" they had such a new sound that nobody had ever heard yet. However, they have since traded in their patented sound for a slower, more slurred sound. Because of this change in sound, this album flopped.

Although, it isn't a total let down. "On The Other Side" is a really cool song. I also really like "Heart In A Cage." It seems, if anything, the album progressively gets slower and more boring as it drags on. But the first few tracks are good. (For a perfect example of a sleeper track, listen to "Fear Of Sleep")

Overall, I'd still buy it, as I'm a big strokes fan. But you might want to buy it used or on sale.

Hear me out (2.5 stars).......2007-02-07

I know Strokes fans will cringe when they see my rating, but realize that I too am a Strokes fan. It simply comes down to this- I expect much more of this band than 'First Impressions...'. Hopefully this represents a brief lull in their creativity. Face it, deep down we all know this album is far inferior to their prior efforts. But I'm willing to give them a pass on this one and I will certainly listen to whatever they come up with next (with fingers crossed I might add).

I think it's ultimately ironic that after the Strokes release of 'Is this it' every band in the world tried to sound like the Strokes. Now, after listening to 'First Impressions...' it seems as if the Strokes are trying to sound like everybody else!

If you are thinking of purchasing this based on 'Is this it' or 'room on fire', I urge you to listen to the samples beforehand. It might be a good one to pick up for $8 at your local used CD store. Do not, under any circumstances, spend full retail $$$ on this!

Masterpiece.......2007-01-14

First Impressions Of Earth.........Could there have been a better album name for a 2006 release? No. This album is an expreimental masterpiece. Too bad England was the only one that noticed it. Songs on here like You Only Live Once, Heart in a Cage, Razorblade, Ize Of The World, and Red Light are all golden. Get this album now or you will regret it. The Strokes, the best rock band of our times.

Good album. I like it. .......2007-01-03

Digs into your brain over time, for sure. Still, it never comes off as more than playful. It's clever, it's cool, and it's cocky, but it also seems lazy and underdeveloped.

Overall, it might be a better record than their sophomore release 'Room on Fire', but sadly nothing here touches "What Ever Happened?" or "Reptillia" from that disc. In a way, the album is less gimmicky than 'Room on Fire', because it relies less on superficial hooks, but the bottom line is that those two tracks are UNBELIEVABLE in their hooks -- they hook you and make you BLEED; in that respect, 'The Strokes', when they're on, are as good as any of the other indie-rock bands out there. But, alas, 'First Impressions' doesn't have anything so magnetic, and that's disappointing.

The closest it gets to this approach is, surprise surprise, the album's first track and radio single, "You Only Live Once". Indeed, it slits your skin open and melts into the blood, piercing with its charming, merry riffs and melody. Even so, it's more subtle, and is representative of the entire album -- it's fetching indeed, but much more discreet in revealing its slick self; because of this, I don't think any 'Strokes' album gets better with each listen as much as 'First Impressions'.

And I really do like virtually all of the songs here, even if some of them are fairly lukewarm. It's an easy listen, and there's a good time to be had. Absolutely love the lyrics in 'On the Other Side' -- clever, funny and relatable. 'Ask Me Anything' is simplistically unique and charming in its own right. I'm not sure any other band in the world could pull off something so plain as 'Fear of Sleep' and make it such an awesome song. Yes, it's a good time indeed.

Three and a half stars, says I. 'First Impressions' is one of those albums that I'll never declare brilliant, but I don't really have any part of me that wants to lay anything negative on it -- it doesn't warrant it.

HOWEVER, I do hope 'The Strokes' bang out something truly extraordinary soon, because I know they have it in them.

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Welcome to "alternative" classical music!
It's Yo-Yo so it's Exquisite
Love it- great for weddings
Stellar album
**Superb**

Appalachia Waltz / Ma, Meyer, O'Connor

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002C0Y
Release Date: 1996-09-24

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The Green Groves of Erin - The Flowers Of Red Hill
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Welcome to "alternative" classical music!.......2007-02-19

It's wonderful to hear three such talented musicians put together a collection of non-classical music on revered instruments. This is not "The Yo-yo Ma Show" with two other guys! The music is varied but the performances are great and -- in some cases, e.g. Appalachia Waltz -- fantastic. I was driving the first time I heard the title piece and immediately started sobbing and had to pull over; it was that beautiful! This would be a good CD choice for children to listen to, as it gives a fine exposure to the amazing sounds that the three instruments can make when in the right hands.

It's Yo-Yo so it's Exquisite.......2007-02-12

Yo-yo Ma has never been content to stick with the standard cello classics. Of course he has recorded the classics - the magnificent Bach Cello Suites (incredible and the visual DVD only enhances the effect), Vivaldi, Beethoven, Faure, Dvorak, etc. His evolution as an artist is an on-going process, thus there's Yo-Yo playing Tango (Astor Piazzolla), Yo-Yo playing Jazz (Claude Boling), Yo-yo playing Brazilian music or John Williams. And now we have the Apalachia Waltz, a beautiful, virtuoso and haunting piece.
I, too, found many of the sounds unique. For a real experience, listen in a darkened room with a pair of superior earphones - the things you pick up will shock. I literally turned my head several times, convinced that the artist was in the room.

As one reviewer noted, this is not supposed to be the rustic sound one might imagine or (the reverse) simply an intellectual exercise. The artist (with able assistance) seems to draw on some kind of inner reserve and literally pour his soul into his newest project. I, for one, applaud this widening of the boundaries between genres and hope that it continues.
Let's not forget the other artists, particularly Meyer. Many times the celebrity saps all the attention leaving a wake of sore feeling in their wake. Ma has always been one to give credit where credit is due and in this case it is due to those who ably assisted him. My grade - A

Love it- great for weddings.......2007-01-24

I used this and Appalachian Journey for my wedding music. I used Track 2 (Appalachian Waltz) as my entry music. The rest I just had playing on a cd player as background music while my guests were waiting on me. It was perfect for our outdoor Fall wedding. Hearing track 2 always brings the memory of our beautiful day flooding back.

Stellar album.......2006-11-10

This disc is top-notch in all respects. The playing is great by Ma and O'Conner for sure, but the bass work is awesome. Meyer is as good a player as there is in the world at the present time in my opinion. I am a cellist and bassist and find it difficult to believe that some of the things he does are possible. If you like top quality string playing, order this album today.

**Superb**.......2006-07-19

I absolutely love this album -- the music resonates with one's soul. Even if you don't have a cello fetish as I, you can't go wrong with this album. It offers a wonderful range from adagio to allegro.....A true musical feast. I especially enjoy Butterfly's Day Out and First Impressions. Dolce...

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The Almighty Impressions!
Solid!!!
Influential and Important
hum a little soul, make life your goal...
Butler, Mayfield, Cash & Gooden were the originals!

Ultimate Collection
The Impressions
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Binding: Audio CD

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The Almighty Impressions!.......2006-01-27

I grew up listening to soul groups like the Impressions, so I decided to get this CD to add to my collection-and I was not disappointed. This collection follows the Impressions through the late 1950's when Jerry Butler was a member, to the 1960's during the Curtis Mayfield period, to the post-Curtis Mayfield period in the 1970's with "Finally Got Myself Together" and "Same Thing It Took." The love songs like, "For Your Precious Love" and "I'm So Proud" are included as well as the social anthems "Keep On Pushing", "People Get Ready", "We're A Winner", "This Is My Country", and "Choice Of Colors."

There seems to be some confusion among other reviewers as to the members of the Impressions. The original incarnation included Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Gooden, and brothers Arthur and Richard Brooks. When Jerry Butler left, Fred Cash joined the lineup. The most memorable lineup of the group-the 1960's incarnation- and the ones pictured on this CD image are left to right: Fred Cash, Curtis Mayfield, and Sam Gooden. Once Curtis Mayfield left to pursue solo ventures, the group included various members but Sam and Fred were the mainstays. As a fact, they both still perform along with Willie Kitchens as the Impressions. The only member of the Impressions that is deceased is the late, great Curtis Mayfield.

Solid!!!.......2003-10-22

This is an incredible cd I would encourage anyone who likes Contemporary Gospel to buy this cd I mean it is one of the best ultimate collections I have ever purchased and I love the whole cd the whole cd has some good tracks on it I really do enjoy each and everyone of these gentelemen the only one that is living now is Jerry Butler. Brook Benton and the Immaculate Incredible, Multi-talented Curtis Mayfield there is no way to describe this musical geinus he is deceased also..... This cd contains so many good hits that I can't even name them all But I will name my favorite tracks on the album: We are a Winner!!, Amen, People Get Ready, Your Choice of Colors , and Your Precious Love this is a wonderful awesome immaculate cd I love this whole album buy it there will never be another Ice-Man Jerry Butler, Brook Benton, and last but not least Curtis Mayfiled;R. Kelly is good but he cannot touch Curtis Mayfield!!!!

Influential and Important.......2002-05-20

This is great music, made more important by the passage of time. I urge you to listen and learn. As usual, Hip-O has done a superb job: great sound, rare photos, and an essay that adds detail and dimension to the legacy of the Impressions. Hear for yourself why this music matters more than ever.

hum a little soul, make life your goal..........2002-04-15

If you don't know the Impressions, you need to check them out. It's hard to understand how a group that was this good and this successful can be so infrequently heard on oldies stations. Honestly, do we really need to hear "My Girl" or "Respect" 30 times a week when there is so much other worthy music out there??? Curtis Mayfield wrote songs that were catchy, fun, and had substance to them. When he, Fred Cash, and Sam Gooden sang in unison, it was like hearing one voice multi-tracked, until they split into their trademark harmonies.

Some of the album's highlights: "It's All Right" - one of the all-time feel-good songs; "Talking About My Baby" - a very upbeat love song; "People Get Ready" - a gorgeous piece of gospel with some of the loveliest vocals you will ever hear; "This Is My Country" - perhaps the best civil rights song ever written.

This is far and away the best single-disc compilation that has been done on the group (Hip-O finally managed to do something right). The only possible complaint might be the absence of "I've Been Trying", a lovely, soulful song that was emulated by Bob Marley on early Wailers tracks, but even that is not a major omission. If you like Motown or 60's soul, you should own this album.

Butler, Mayfield, Cash & Gooden were the originals!.......2001-10-31

The opening track tells the story and future of this awesome group "FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE", doo wop and soul flows freely within this never-to-be-forgotten tune, setting the standards that would change the way we would be listening to American music.

All twenty tracks are classics, great job from Universal Music taking us back to so many wonderful memories...can only say, listen to one song on this "Ultimate Collection", and you know immediately...YOU'RE HOOKED by your favorite group from the '50s, '60s and '70s the first original sounds of R&B ~ THE IMPRESSIONS!

Total Time: 56:00 on 20 Tracks ~ Universal/Hip-O 314-556-738-2 ~ (2001)

Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus
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Hold the Peanuts

Vince Guaraldi....A giant among jazz pianists

More Goodness

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Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus
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Among the early '60s wave of American jazzmen entranced by Brazilian music, none proved more ebullient than pianist Vince Guaraldi, whose homage to a 1959 film retelling the Orpheus myth as an underclass Rio de Janeiro romance proved a sleeper hit. With Guaraldi's fleet, always rhythmic piano driving these concise trio settings, Black Orpheus remains a seductive delight, probing the then-exotic push and pull of samba with glee, but leaving ample room for more contemplative ballads that remain deeply affecting more than three decades after the album's release. Luis Bonfa's and Antonio Carlos Jobim's music was the seed for the project, yielding a percolating "Samba de Orpheus" and the haunting ballad, "Manha de Carnaval," but the album's best-known performance remains Guaraldi's own wistful and swinging "Cast Your Fate to the Wind." A surprise single hit in 1965, the song would later receive a more expansive pop cover, but it's Guaraldi's original that remains the superior performance--a wordless romantic reverie that speaks volumes in Guaraldi's tender verses, muscular choruses, and romping bridge. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Hold the Peanuts.......2007-04-18

Vince Guaraldi cranks out music like few others. What makes him special? Aside from his trademark "crushed tone thirds," he delivers at multiple levels. I can be swept away by the joy, bouncing with the beat, or running to my piano room to practice when I hear this CD. There are no lulls. Guaraldi's playing, masterful as it is, is all about the listener's experience, not about the player's chops. If you've enjoyed hearing him you-know-where, but want to experience him without thinking of you-know-what, he brings the same kind of positive energy to this CD as he did to the characters of you-know-who.

Vince Guaraldi....A giant among jazz pianists.......2006-03-22

This item is absolutely wonderful. Wonderful interpretation of the Black Orpheus theme. I miss Vince Guaraldi since his early death. What a loss. But we have him on these old wonderful albums so we are blessed to be able to hear his fantastic talent. Try his Charlie Brown album & at Grace Cathedral. Two classics that I would also recommend.

More Goodness.......2006-02-24

Our family enjoys the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi. This CD has several tracks that equal that performance

Fantastic Fate.......2006-02-17

A wonderful cd. Cast Your Fate to the Wind is worth the price of admission alone. A joy to listen to.

A Classic Album.......2005-12-25

"Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus" was the breakthrough album for Vince Guaraldi. It's a classic jazz trio playing in the then-popular bossa nova style. Mr. Guaraldi is a master of the piano, playing in a laid back, flowing style that is a joy to hear. People are most familiar with the mega-hit "Cast Your Fate To The Wind" but the other cuts are just as good and will haunt you for days after hearing them. All-in-all, a classic jazz album that belongs in every afficianado's collection.

Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions: A Hurricane Relief Benefit

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good album, worthy cause
George Winston?
Not classic Geo. Winston, but pretty amazing
Not up to George Winston's Standard of Excellence
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Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions: A Hurricane Relief Benefit
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George Winston is no stranger to benefits. He often gives the proceeds from his concerts to charitable organizations, and in 2001 he released Remembrance, a benefit album for the families of 9/11 victims. Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions: A Hurricane Relief Benefit serves two purposes. It's a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but it also allows Winston to indulge his love of New Orleans piano, which he's voraciously studied from the works of James Booker, Professor Longhair, Henry Butler, and Dr. John. Winston's proficiency at these styles is not always convincing. There's uncertainty in his timing, and he seems to get finger-tied on difficult runs. But he doesn't make it easy on himself, playing stomping stride pieces by James Booker ("Pixie") and Henry Butler ("The Breaks"). These are rapid-fire tunes on which Winston gets a honky-tonk sound from the piano that might surprise his fans.

On a 12-minute odyssey through "When the Saints Go Marching In," Winston echoes Bobby Hebb's 1966 hit, "Sunny," before breaking into a rollicking stride version of the New Orleans anthem that takes a turn into boogie-woogie minimalism. These songs challenge Winston's skill, as does Dr. John's ruminative "Creole Moon," which would seem more appropriate for Winston's technique. But it's not all New Orleans stride and jazz. Winston also throws in some gorgeous originals that are in his more conventional "folk-piano" style. The long ring-outs and sustains of "Gulf Coast Lullaby Part 1 & 2" have all the Winston signatures, as does "Stevenson." Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions is a fun album, but Winston's love of New Orleans piano isn't always done justice in the performance. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

good album, worthy cause.......2007-01-31

George Winston's piano playing is always interesting, and it's great to hear him work out on songs in a New Orleans mode. His take on music by Booker, Butler and Dr John is actually pretty impressive. He's got his own approach and the chops to pull it off. The fact that this album supports the Katrina victims also comes as an extra recommendation.

George Winston?.......2006-11-10

If you like the music of George Winston's earlier albums, especially the "seasons," December, Plains, Forest, Montana.....you will probably not like this one. Unfortunately, it is nothing like his earlier works. I would never have fallen in love with his music if it was all like Gulf Coast Blues. This new one is way too heavy, loud, and generally abrasive. I am very sorry to have to say these things, because I am such a big fan of his.

Not classic Geo. Winston, but pretty amazing.......2006-11-10

I love this CD. It has a meloncholy blues sound, very clean, with echoes of typical New Orleans dixieland, strains of Dr. John-type piano, and a touch of Winstoneque new age. Only wish it was longer.

Not up to George Winston's Standard of Excellence.......2006-11-10

I was disappointed in this CD and have only played it once. There was nothing about the music that "grabbed" me or even made me identify with New Orleans jazz or blues. Not what I expected, but I was still happy to contribute to the hurricane relief effort.

From Solo Piano Publications.......2006-09-15

George Winston's "Gulf Coast Blues and Impressions" is both a benefit album to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina as well as a tribute to New Orleans jazz piano. Those who have seen Winston perform in concert know that this style of music is one of his passions, so it's fun to have a full recording of both quiet and rollicking forms of jazz piano from this artist. Six of the tracks are original compositions in the styles of some of Winston's favorite jazz composers, three are covers, and one is an almost twelve-minute arrangement of the New Orleans musical staple, "When the Saints Go Marching In." Folks looking for meditation music should probably move on, although four of the tracks are much quieter and more what Winston's fans have come to expect. All of George Winston's proceeds from this album will go directly to the Dancing Cat Benefit Fund, to be distributed to organizations helping people on the Gulf Coast and New Orleans to rebuild and return. In unity with the artist, RCA Records will be donating the bulk of its net profits to benefit musicians in the New Orleans area, so this is a very noble cause deserving of everyone's support.

The CD opens with "New Orleans Shall Rise Again," a Winston original inspired by favorite New Orleans pianists. Spirited and determined, this piece is a great way to begin and is indicative of what is to come on the album. "Creole Moon" by Dr. John is much darker, and Winston's touch is very percussive. James Booker's "Pixie" is a lighthearted highlight. Winston says in the liner notes that Booker has influenced his overall piano playing more than anyone, and Winston seems to feel very comfortable in this style, with its repetitive walking bass and all-over-the-piano right hand. "Stevenson" is a beautiful Winston original dedicated to a dear friend who died last year, filmmaker Stevenson J. Palfi. Sad and reflective, it is a loving tribute and eulogy. Parts 1 and 2 of "Gulf Coast Lullaby" are full of the vast open spaces that Winston is known for. These two pieces and "Stevenson" are much more ballads than blues, and since they are placed consecutively on the CD, feel right at home between the toe-tappers. "When The Saints Go Marching In" begins with a dark and stormy prelude that barely hints of what is coming. Once Winston gets cooking with the song itself, it is unfettered joy and the boisterous good time that is expected in New Orleans. With almost twelve minutes to explore the themes of the song, Winston really lets loose. "Blues for Fess, Beloved" ends the CD with a mournful piece inspired by Professor Longhair (Henry Roeland Byrd), who founded the New Orleans piano scene in the late 1940's. The inspiration for and a strong influence on many, if not all, of the New Orleans-style pianists to follow, this is a sweet and fitting finale to an excellent benefit CD. Recommended!

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This was my FIRST !
Nothing not to like about this one...
Not Bad!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Brubeck's Tribute to New York
Brubeck at his BEST

Jazz Impressions of New York
Dave Brubeck
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This was my FIRST !.......2007-04-23

I was perhaps 13 years old when I bought this album--Brubeck my intro to jazz. His jazz impressions of New York became mine, and when I visited NYC several times in my youth, I saw it through his music.

In the last four years I have been fortunate to see him in concert twice: NYC, Carnegie Hall just to see him. As a 'grownup' my first impressions of his music walked with me every step of the way. ...and today! He, the quartet played in my small town to cap off our town's college Bach Festival.

Such an intimate venue, a performance that surpassed the one at Carnegie Hall by leaps and bounds. Mr. Brubeck is now slow to walk, slow to speak, however, his fingers know no age...have no sense of time other than that in music. His fingers glide over the keyboard without effort and the most beautiful sounds DO play!

He is a man of insurpassable talent, incredible wit and kindness. I met him today! As I stood in line, waiting, pinching myself, telling myself to not bumble and fumble, I thought this is the man who introduced me to the world of jazz, a world that just keeps growing.

You'll not get a bad review from me on any of his music. He is a integral part of what I love in life! Nothing but a fan here and with the utmost respect for his lengthy, varied contribution to music.

So giddy with delight on this day...this day that just got better and better...still pinching! :))))) !!!

Nothing not to like about this one..........2006-12-06

I'm a jazz fan, but no expert. I'm a music fan, but no musician. I am a New York City fan, but since these 11 original songs were composed for a television series in the 1960's which did not last long, and none have lyrics, I can't say that any of the tunes remind me of any specific NYC sights. All I can say is that it is one of the best of the 10 or 12 Brubeck CD's in my collection. This is Brubeck's classic quartet at the height of its powers, and for 44 minutes I was delighted by all the players. Dave's career has gone on now for about 60 years, and while the classic quartet is extinct, Brubeck is still producing good recordings. But this one is nearly equal to "Time Out" and "Time Further Out" and "The Great Concerts". If you like Brubeck, or jazz piano in general, or Paul Desmond's sax playing, don't miss this one. It is a "below the radar" gem.

Not Bad!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-03-27

After analyzing and listening to this album, I've come to the conclusion that it's not that bad. The album starts off with the killer track, Theme from Mr Broadway, (In my oppinion the best song ever recorded. even better than take five) than floats into an easy bossa nova, in which Joe Morello plays a very complicated brush pattern, even me, a professional drummer who memorized the drum solo on take five couldn't even figure out. There are definitlely some clinkers in this album, or else I would have given it five stars. By the end of the album, the piano sound of Brubecks block chords start grading on your nerves, but it's all good! The last song, Upstage Rhumba is alittle misleading because it is not very fast or up beat at all, with no melody, but a constant drum beat, and claves by Teo Marceo, but overall the song and the album in its entirety aren't that bad.

Mr. Brubeck's Tribute to New York.......2003-10-01

This has to be one of the highpoints of the Brubeck Quartet's career. It sounds as fresh today, as it did forty years ago. This is a musical love letter to a great city. Of course, Dave's playing really shines, but Paul Desmond has many fine moments as well.

I don't see the point in singling out any particular track, since this disc should be savoured in its entirety. Over the years, the City of New York has inspired so many artists--here is yet another fine example--and a triumph for Dave and his quartet !

Highly recommended !

Brubeck at his BEST.......2001-12-14

I first heard this album in college in 1966. I instantly fell in love with the quartet and their music. Of course, I went out and bought the platter. And while I've heard much of Dave's music since, this recording is still my favorite. I've been humming the songs from Jazz Impressions of New York for 35 years, and I've never grown tired of them. Dave's piano is understated, allowing Paul's sax to really shine, while the bass and drums fill out the sound exquisitely. The music is crisp, and after 37 years, it's still current. It really captures the many moods and faces of New York. I plan to hold onto this album and remember the New York that was, and still is. By the way, after thinking about it for a long time, I broke down and bought the CD last month. It's great. But I still have the vinyl version.

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The very best!!
You Must Believe Me
Here There and Everywhere
SAY IT LOUD!
The Anthology 1961-1977

The Anthology 1961-1977
Curtis Mayfield , and The Impressions
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964
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The Very Best of (Curtis Mayfield)
Superfly (1972 Film)

ASIN: B000002OLX
Release Date: 1992-12-08

Tracks:

Gypsy Woman
Grow Closer Together
Never Let Me Go
Little Young Lover
Minstrel And Queen
I'm The One Who Loves You
Sad Sad Girl And Boy
It's All Right
Talking About My Baby
I'm So Proud
Keep On Pushing
You Must Believe Me
See The Real Me
Amen
I've Been Trying
People Get Ready
It's Hard To Believe
Woman's Got Soul
Meeting Over Yonder
I Need You
You've Been Cheatin'
Man Oh Man
Can't Satisfy
We're A Winner
I Loved And I Lost
We're Rolling On (Part One)

Tracks:

Fool For You
This Is My Country
Choice Of Colors
Check Out Your Mind
Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield
(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go - Curtis Mayfield
The Makings Of You - Curtis Mayfield
Beautiful Brother Of Mine - Curtis Mayfield
Freddie's Dead - Curtis Mayfield
Superfly - Curtis Mayfield
Pusherman - Curtis Mayfield
So In Love - Curtis Mayfield
Only You Babe (single edit) - Curtis Mayfield
Do Do Wap Is Strong In Here (single edit) - Curtis Mayfield

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The last few years has seen an increased appreciation and examination of the legacy of Curtis Mayfield. This 1992 collection highlights Mayfield's years with the Impressions, (both on ABC and Mayfield's own Curtom label), the vocal group that also included Jerry Butler. Among the timeless hits included are "Gypsy Woman," "It's All Right," and "We're a Winner" In addition, there are selections from Mayfield's solo career, most notably several cuts from Superfly. While this 2 CD set is not as exhaustive as the 3 CD Rhino collection of 1997, it is worth owning , as is anything associated with Mayfield . --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

The very best!!.......2007-05-03

Curtis shows all of his talent in this great compilation. A must have for any collection.

You Must Believe Me.......2007-01-18

This is an excellent compilation of tracks from the Impressions and from Curtis Mayfield's solo career. There isn't a better compilation out there that combines both eras of Mr. Mayfield's career. The first disc is made up entirely of songs from the Impressions. The second disc has four late-era Impressions songs and ten Curtis Mayfield solo recordings. With the exception of "Give Me Your Love (Love Song)" from the Superfly soundtrack, everything I could possibly want in a compilation is here.

When I bought this, I was much more familiar with Mr. Mayfield's early 70's solo career than his work with the Impressions. I only knew three songs by the Impressions ("It's All Right", "You Must Believe Me", and "People Get Ready"). I am happy to say that the rest of the Impressions recordings presented here as good as the three songs I already knew. My personal new favorite (if you can call a 40 year old song 'new') is "Sad Sad Girl And Boy". That's a great song right there.

If you're looking for a good introduction to Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions, then this is the place to start. The Anthology is kind of expensive, but it was definitely worth it for me.

Here There and Everywhere.......2006-03-22

Yes, that's the name of a Beatles tune, but it can just as easily dedscribe the range of Curtis Mayfield. You could hear him in your church (Amen, People Get Ready), or on the street (Superfly, Pusherman, Freddy's Dead), or in a protest march. No anthology is the whole story, but this is certainly a good starting point.

SAY IT LOUD!.......2005-12-31

Curtis Mayfield was quite simply the most talented R&B singer/songwriter of his generation. Though greatly underrated during his lifetime, Mayfield is now acknowledged as one of true musical geniuses of the classic R&B/soul era. This collection, now nearly 14 years old, is still the best and most varied summation of his work (both with the Impressions and solo) available; the remastering is superb and crisp. This set belongs in any music collection that purports to take R&B/soul music seirously.

The Anthology 1961-1977.......2005-04-24

This CD represents the best of Curtis Mayfield.He was undoubtedly a soul genius who could touch my inner soul with the vivacious joy in his singing,the jubilation,and the determination in his voice as he sings "Keep on Pushin",for example.The Impressions were my favorite soul group of the sixties.As a teenager I had an opportunity to meet and talk to them backstage at the Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.I was starstruck of course, but I thought that they were the coolest guys in the world to take the time to speak with me.
While listening to the CD as I write this review,I think what a shame that many so kids of this generation will never have the opportunity to hear this great music.One of the things that mystifies me is why the so-called "old school" radio stations never play much beyond "Superfly" as a tribute to Mayfield when he wrote so much great music for the Impressions,Jerry Butler,The Staple Singers,Billy Stewart,Major Lance,Aretha Franklin, and many others. The music was romantic,touching,relevant, and simply beautiful with excellent lyrics;wonderfully executed harmonies; Johnny Pate's exemplary powerful and soulful arrangements;and of Curtis'inspired guitar licks.The Anthology CD is a testament to Mayfield's glory and certainly worth the time and money.

Ottorino Respighi: Church Windows/Brazilian Impressions/Roman Festivals

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Unimpressive Works by a Great Composer
An amazing disc!
Powerful!
Give your hifi a workout with Respighi
Rapturuous Respighi

Ottorino Respighi: Church Windows/Brazilian Impressions/Roman Festivals

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ottorino Respighi: Belkis, Queen of Sheba (Orchestral Suite) / Metamorphoseon (Theme & Variations)
Respighi: Pines of Rome; The Birds; Fountains of Rome
Resphighi: Ancient Airs and Dances; Trittico Botticelliano
Respighi: The Birds; 3 Botticelli Pictures; Il Tramonto
Respighi: Belkis, Queen of Sheba

ASIN: B000003CZV
Release Date: 1994-02-22

Tracks:

I. The Flight Into Egypt
II. Saint Michael The Archangel
III. The Matins Of Saint Clare
IV. Saint Gregory The Great
I. Tropical Night
II. Butantan
III. Song And Dance
I. Circus Maximus
II. The Jubilee
III. The October Festival
IV. The Epiphany

Customer Reviews:

Unimpressive Works by a Great Composer.......2007-07-16

I am a fan of many of Respighi's works, but I was not impressed by Brazilian Impressions or Church Windows. Both of the works struck me as unusually sluggish, with a lack of focus.

An amazing disc!.......2006-05-16

This disc is totally fascinating on so many levels. First, there is the music itself: Respighi ranging from crystalline delicacy, to almost brutal force. Too many people discover his most famous Pines, Fountains, Ancient Airs, and Boutique Fantasque, then for some reason, stop there. For them, this disc is a must, with 3 lesser known but equally deserving suites that will touch your heart and overwhelm you with sound. Second, there is the engineering. As always with Telarc, full frequency range, full dynamic range, and a clarity that lets little details come through no matter how complex the orchestration gets, and at times, it is thick! Last, but not least, there is Lopez-Cobos and the Cincinnati Symphony. The playing is nearly all virtuoso, with only the occasional very minor weakness in evidence. More so, there is the "weight." The Berlin Philharmonic and NY Phil have always been known for this factor, not to be confused with pure volume. Something does not have to be very loud to have weight, and when Respighi calls for it, it is there in abundance. Here and there I might long for some of Muti's abandon in "Feste" [Muti/Philadelphia/EMI] or some of the muscular percussion [especially the 3 tam-tams!] playing on the Geoffrey Simon Church Windows [Chandos] but all the pieces fall into place here: Clean playing, lively, tender, brutal, exiciting... all when called for, and a properly balanced organ solo in Church Windows [at last!!] that'll leave you exhaused, and totally satisfied.

Powerful!.......2006-03-24

In brief, this is a very powerful recording, and a unique, passionate interpretation of all these works. Church Windows will take your breath away! Cincinnatti's best work!

Give your hifi a workout with Respighi.......2005-11-04

This is a delightful composition, and Respighi is one of those oft overlooked composers who can provide relief from the usual "B" composers.
But the reason I recommend this is because it is a great recording. If you want to see what your hifi can do, get this. It is a sonic spectacular with great stereo imaging.
However, it seems this recording does not play well with all CD players. One audio expert said it was overmodulated. I am finding it sounds different with different DACs. It works great with my high end Sony CD player, and with my new Toshiba DVD player. But the digital feed into my Marantz receiver sounds flatter, with less low level detail and less loud transients. Not sure why. Seems like it would make a good test CD, perhaps if you were auditioning equipment to buy.

Rapturuous Respighi.......2004-01-07

This writer long has admired Arturo Toscanini's RCA Victor recordings of Ottorino Respighi's "Roman Cycle," which includes "Fountains of Rome," "Pines and Rome," and "Roman Festivals." Certainly for interpretation of the Respighi symphonic poems, Toscanini has been hard to beat. For one thing, Toscanini was a close friend of the composer and was entrusted with the world premiere of "Roman Festivals," given in Carnegie Hall in 1929 with the New York Philharmonic.

The recorded performances with the NBC Symphony, made between 1949 and 1953, are hallmarks. The only thing missing in those vintage recordings is the exceptional sound that has been achieved in recent years, particularly in Telarc's amazing digital recordings. On this CD we get to hear the last of the "Roman Cycle," "Roman Festivals" in a powerful, very exciting performance by the very fine Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under Jesus Lopez-Cobos. All the stops are pulled out, from the roaring lions as the Christians are martyred in the Coliseum to the raucous, sometimes comical "Epiphany" finale. I have little doubt that Toscanini would have approved of this recording and wished that RCA had been able to capture the volume during the fortissimo sections. (It has been noted that Toscanini tried to get RCA to record more volume and was told by the engineers that the 1949 recording equipment simply couldn't handle it. He said he didn't care if they broke the tape machine. Undoubtedly, he would have smiled over the technical advances that have occurred in recording since then.)

I first discovered "Church Windows" in the ground-breaking Columbia recording by Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. At least that recording had stereo and full range high fidelity. I found it a very enjoyable performance and am glad that Sony has reissued it. The only thing lacking there was a pipe organ because Ormandy refused to record in the orchestra's home base, the Academy of Music, after it was remodeled in the mid-1950's and had to resort to Allen electronic organ. In this Cincinnati performance, there is often absolute grandeur and an overwhelming orchestral and organ climax during the final section, "Saint Gregory The Great." The symphonic poem also has moments of great beauty and sensitivity, particularly in "The Flight Into Egypt" and "The Matins of St. Clare." This music is filled with deep feeling and spirituality. Typically, Respighi makes considerable use of Gregorian chants. Overall, this is a memorable performance of music that is often neglected in favor of the more familiar "Roman Cycle," especially "Pines of Rome."