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A Double CD Set Recorded Live at the Hammersmith Ballroom in New York City in 1998. Beautifully Packaged with Extensive Sleeve Notes.

Tracks:

It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) / Jumpin' at the Woodside
Bounce Me Brother (With a Solid Four)
Two and Four / Hit Me with a Hot Note and Watch Me Bounce
Rhythm / Throw That Girl Around / Show Me What You Got
Bli-Blip
Harlem Nocturne
Kitchen Mechanics' Night Out / Shout and Feel It
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
G.I. Jive
I'm Gonna Love You Tonight
I'll Be Seeing You
In the Mood / Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
Swing, Brother, Swing
Caravan
Dancers in Love
Cry Me a River
Blues in the Night
Boogie Woogie Country
All of Me / I Won't Dance
Stompin' at the Savoy
Finale: Swing, Brother, Swing / Sing, Sing, Sing / It Don't Mean a Thing

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The neo-swing movement hit Broadway in full force with the December 1999 opening of Swing!, a high-energy song and dance revue celebrating the music of the '30s and '40s. The show combines swing classics ("Stompin' at the Savoy") and wartime standards ("I'll Be Seeing You") with originals from its cast members. Cabaret chanteuse Ann Hampton Callaway, Everett Bradley, Laura Benanti, Michael Gruber, and ukulele-toting Casey MacGill (fronting the Gotham City Gates) perform solos and duets as well as quintets arranged by Manhattan Transfer's Yaron Gershovsky. Callaway (whose writing credits include the theme song for the TV series The Nanny and Barbara Streisand's "I've Dreamed of You" and "At the Same Time") has a voice that can burn on a ballad, blare like a trumpet, or scat up a storm. Of course it's a shame not to be able to see director-choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett's high-flying swing and Latin dancers, but this cast recording is an enjoyable romp in the spirit of Broadway's 1981 Ellington tribute, Sophisticated Ladies. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

I was so disappointed with the "Oh My G---!!" in lyrics.......2007-04-18

I bought this for my son and we won't be listening to it because I don't appreciate the "Oh My G---!" Why do they have to ruin a good CD. I know it doesn't bother some people, but if it bothers you, DON'T BUY. I just wasted my money....

Unusual.......2007-01-03

I bought this CD on the assumption that it was just a compilation of music pieces. It is but they are pieces for a musical play as opposed to ordinary music pieces.

A fabulous score to an eye-popping show.......2005-08-07

Any who have seen "Swing" on Broadway know that the dancing is fantastic. But those who love swing music, good singing, and superior musical arrangements will love this recording. The singing is top-rate, no matter who is doing it; and the arrangements are complex and delightful. I can't stop listening to this CD. So, if you love swing, go for it!

SWING-BLUES IN THE NIGHT.......2005-03-01

I had the great honor of seeing this Broadway musical live on Broadway. I remember that I loved every act and song. The performers were excellent and I floated out of the theatre. We had a chance to meet the performers after the show and they all were very welcoming and each one signed our original copy of the Swing CD that we bought that night. It's a memory I will cherish always. I highly recommend this show if you love to be entertained from beginning to end. My favorite part was the Blues In The Night performance and also I'll Be Seeing You. I walked away with tears of joy! Enjoy!

Swinging with Swing!.......2002-04-25

I saw this show OBC a couple of summers ago and WOW!!!!!!!!! I was so amazed, that I absolutely HAD to buy the CD while there! I am a little obsessed with musicals, and most students at my small college knows it! I am an R.A. in one of the dorms, and the girls on my wing constantly tease me about it. However, I think most of the girls have requested to borrow this CD because it's fabulous! All I have to say is that I am a permanent Anne Hampton Calloway fan, and her renditions of "I'll Be Seeing You," and "Blues in the Night" still blow me away! Every song is worth listening to, and thoroughly enjoyable!

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archaeology of the future
STRANGE DIMENSIONS OF THE HUMAN VOICE
Wow!
A fascinating disc

Meredith Monk: Dolmen Music

Manufacturer: Ecm Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000261O9
Release Date: 2000-02-01

Tracks:

Gotham Lullaby
Travelling
The Tale
Biography
Dolmen Music: Dolmen Music: Overture And Men's Conclave - Wa-Ohs - Rain - Pine Tree Lullaby - Calls - Conclusion

Customer Reviews:

archaeology of the future.......2004-09-30

Of everything Ms. Monk has recorded, this is to my opinion the very best. Despite all the emphasis on Dolmen Music, don't forget about the other four songs on the album, they're precious! Musically truly amazing and - yes - spiritually moving, the title track can be best decribed as a form of musical archaeology, gradually uncovering some sort of future community. This might sound vague, and the association might be entirely personal, being both a musician and an archaeologist myself. But listen to this incredible work of art, and you will never listen to the human voice in the same way again.

STRANGE DIMENSIONS OF THE HUMAN VOICE.......2002-07-09

To quote Meredith Monk: "The voice is a language, a world of continuing discoveries." She uses her voice to sing, moan, yodel, squeal, whisper and gurgle, at the same time conjuring up a panoply of characters, from elderly women and precocious children to shrieking ghosts and chanting priests. With the exception of The Tale, she does this on Dolmen Music without words, restricting herself to swooping vocalisation, inventive phonemes and ritualistic incantations. The Tale starts off with a child's weird laughter and vocal contortions and then proceeds into some weird lyrics over shattering glass and car horns. The long piece Dolmen Music that concludes the album, sounds very gothic and medieval with interweaving male and female voices. There is very little to compare Monk's work with - perhaps the closest would be some of the works of Diamanda Galas or Tibetan overtone chanting. All in all, a very unusual album that takes to human voice to places it's never been before.

Wow!.......2002-02-14

I just can't get this album out of my head. It's pretty incredible. I didn't even know human voics could make some of the sounds that you hear on this.

First of all, if you're reading this I imagine you're already familiar with Monk. She's not exactly "mainstream," so why else would you be here reading this? Approach this and other Monk albums with an open mind; Meredith Monk is the musical equivalent of abstract expressionism, so if you're expecting something that resembles any preconceived notions of what music traditionally is, forget it! This takes the art to a whole new level. But this is truly a haunting album. I have portions of track five stuck in my head.

A fascinating disc.......2000-11-13

This CD includes one of Monk's few "songs" (with lyrics) -- "The Tale" -- which is a quirky, funny little piece -- and the 20 min title track, which was also titled at one point "Stonehenge," I gather. Both of these are extremely strong cuts and worth listening to. My favorite Monk CD is BOOK OF DAYS, also transplanting us to some imaginary past; my second favorite is FACING NORTH, which, recorded in Banff, explores the feel of the arctic. Third on the list is DOLMEN MUSIC. Only serious devotees need proceed further, though DO YOU BE has some good moments, too (but is out-of-print, I think).

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Worth the Time
Beautiful, intense rock
*BAM*
Fantastic Fusion
An incredible debut album!!!

Headrush
The Booda Velvets
Manufacturer: Gotham Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005NTQV
Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

Staring at the Sun
Sleepless
Cassius Clay
Headrush
Altitude
Everything Goes Away
American
Bluer than Blue
Everything Under the Sun
Cold Call
Solitaire
Waiting
Salome's Wish

Album Description

Drawing upon varied roots, The Booda Velvets' collaborative songwriting has evolved to create a unique sound that combines strong melodies, evocative lyrics, captivating guitars and solid grooves. Their debut album, "Headrush," displays an impressive range and depth, from the moody and kinetic title track to the hard-driving anthem ''American.'' With a blend of lush distorted guitars, melodic vocals, and layered soundscapes, The Booda Velvets craft songs that are passionate and intelligent. Their music explores dynamics ranging from intense and visceral to dreamy and serene, with an undercurrent of pop sensibility that occasionally rises to the surface.

Customer Reviews:

Worth the Time.......2005-11-05

So, what's in a name? The Booda Velvets may have taken their name from an animal care product, but they hail from New York City, so the `Velvets" reference is not going to go unnoticed. Nevertheless, these guys have precious little in common with the Velvet Underground. Nor do they have much in common with the underground scene at all. Instead, they are quite excellent songsmiths who appear much more interested in making good, mainstream music than in maintaining some formulaic allegiance to any underground (can you say "The Strokes?"). To my ears, the band they most resemble is Live (less that band's pompous, straight-faced self-indulgence), which I think is also surely unintentional. Even then, this resemblance is mostly due to the production, particularly in regard to the processed lead vocals.
Headrush is a musically accomplished piece of work that can insistently demand your attention, without becoming overbearing. Indeed, it is this set of contrasts that brings most of this disk to life. The lyrics can be pointed and purposeful, but never lapse toward pedantic or preachy; The vocals are consistently emotional, perhaps even desperate, but never shrill or pathetic; And the music is well arranged and cautiously produced, without sounding false or overworked. The arrangements deserve special merit, with all songs full of good ideas that help them to resonate well after the song ends. Two songs incorporate cellos ("Altitude" and "Everything Under the Sun"), and in both instances, they push the songs higher, until they soar.
"Cassius Clay", a song that uses the boxer as a metaphor for never quitting, is not as corny as it sounds, and in fact would probably make for a great lead single. "American" is a track that invokes the pre-9/11-but-post-Amadou-Diallo point of reference toward the police force; perhaps unfortunate in its timing, but not any less relevant than, say Springsteen's "41 Shots" (interesting faux pas: the guitar lick imitates a European siren, not the nauseating squawk that is so ubiquitous in New York City). Although they are unashamedly driven by the alternative-pop-rock market, the Booda Velvets aren't afraid to tackle odd time signatures, either, with "Salome's Wish" kicking hard in 7/4 for four solid minutes before it breaks the tension and resolves into a standard 4/4 beat. Also deserving special mention are "Staring At the Sun", "Solitaire" and "Waiting", which are good enough to trash all unnecessary comparisons; taken together, these songs prove that this band is good enough to stand on its own.
I think it's pretty cool that these guys appear to be completely disinterested in posing, or playing themselves into a corner. New York City is a tough environment for a band that doesn't adapt to its pre-ordained sense of what a NYC band ought to be, and the Boodas music rings true because they don't compromise. The songs on this collection have an emotional resonance that rings true, and it ought to ring well beyond the borders of the city that has borne them. A- Tom Ryan

Beautiful, intense rock.......2005-08-05

A fantastic debut from a band that was enthralling live, and here is captured just as compellingly. From high-energy rockers like "Cassius Clay" to the sparkling title track, to the politically charged "American," this CD is packed with great songs. Fairly successful at the indie level, it's a shame that this band never made it really big -- they were just a couple of years ahead of their time.

*BAM*.......2002-12-15

I loved this cd, me and my women make love to this cd all the time *BAM*

Fantastic Fusion.......2002-05-25

I saw the Booda Velvets live in Urbana, Illinois. They openned for Gene Loves Jezebel, believe it or not! But unfortunately they followed a horrible frat band and the crowd was thin when they went on. Regardless, they put on a fantastic show and hooked me to their fusion of all that's good about modern rock. They are fun to watch and definitely experience their music when they play. They're also really nice guys and came down to introduce themselves to everyone in the audience. "Headrush" is a phenomenal debut.

An incredible debut album!!!.......2002-05-01

I have yet to miss a show in Uniontown with these guys. I actually heard them live first, which they produced an incredible show. I then bought the cd. I have become a huge fan. They could be classified I guess as an "Electric Rock" type of band but they pull in such a wide variety of melodies in the music spectrum. If you like Stereophonics, Radiohead, Coldplay or The Clarks, you will definitly like these guys. With Dan on vocals/guitar, Adam also on guitar, James on bass and John on drums, this band will have great success. I hope to hear these guys on the radio soon. Buy the cd, I highly recommend it!!!

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The show comes to life
A great live album from a killer goth-rock band
An Excellent Live Document of the Grandfathers of Goth Rock
Nice comeback concert
You Can Hear the Fog Machine Whir...

Gotham
Bauhaus
Manufacturer: Metropolis Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Burning from the Inside
Singles: 1979-1983, Volume 2
The Sky's Gone Out
So Alive
Come Alive

ASIN: B000031KB7
Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

Double Dare
In The Flat Field
A God In An Alcove
In Fear Of Fear
Hollow Hills
Kick In The Eye
Terror Couple Kill Colonel
Silent Hedges
Severence
Boys
She's In Parties
The Passion Of Lover's
Dark Entries

Tracks:

Telegram Sam
Ziggy Stardust
Bela Legosi's Dead
All We Ever Wanted
Spirit
Severance (Studio Version)

Album Description

Compilation featuring live recordings from the 1998-99 reunion tour by one of the greatest goth bands of all-time, England's Bauhaus. 19 tracks total, 18 of which are from the concerts ('Kick In The Eye', 'She's In Parties', 'The Passion Of Lovers', 'Dark Entries', 'Telegram Sam', 'Ziggy Stardust', 'Bela Lugosi's Dead', etc.), plus a studio track, a cover of Dead Can Dance's 'Severance'. Gatefold double digipak. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews:

The show comes to life.......2004-11-19

This album does a great job of capturing the feel of the concert. I was able to attend both shows in San Francisco, once from the floor, and once from the balcony. What a fantastic spectacle! If you have not seen the DVD, you must also get it. Right from the start, everything about this album is stark, gripping, and pure Bauhaus. Time did nothing to damage the power of the greatest goth band to walk the planet - they played brilliantly, and it really comes out in this CD. Sure, there were some minor screw ups, as with all live albums, but all in all it is fantastic. My only comment is that I wish they had included 'Burning From the Inside' on this recording. They played it at one of the SF shows, and I'm not sure if they tried it again after that. It appeared to be a fluke...Daniel started playing it while Peter was over talking to David. At first it sounded as if they were just messing around, not really intending to play it, but then the crowd went wild, and so they played out the entire song. Masterful. Anyway, maybe a bootleg will turn up one of these days...

A great live album from a killer goth-rock band.......2004-07-09

This was my first forray into the world of bauhaus, and I must say that I've come out extremely impressed. I like to think that I know a fair bit about the goth scene, and bauhaus has become one of my favorite bands..

An Excellent Live Document of the Grandfathers of Goth Rock.......2004-01-25

This serves both as a great "Best of.." Collection and a great Live performance from one of the most influential bands of the days of yore. I wouldn't recommend picking this up as an introduction to Bauhaus, but if you're like me, unfortunately too young to have seen them in their hay-day or most likely ever see them again, then this is a great way for you to get the idea of a live Bauhaus show without being able to be there in person. My only complaint is that this Two Disc set, which cost me the same as a FULL two disc set, only has about 19 tracks all together and is basically just a live version of collection 1 and 2. I was hoping for two discs with 15 songs a piece that would serve as a career spanning live document, featuring four or five select songs from each of their albums (See: Death To The Pixies). All I'm asking for is a live version of "Exquisite Corpse", is that really too much to ask? Oh well, such is life. Anyway, this album is definitely worth checking out if you're interested in hearing Bauhaus live...And you have the 23+ bucks to throw away on 19 songs....God that burns me.

Nice comeback concert.......2003-06-02

Goes through all the favourites and gives a few bonuses as well but I have to say that the version of Bela Lugosi Is Dead is not half as good as the one on Press The Eject And Give Me The Tape. That one has a more claustrophobic nature to it. As for the cover version of the Dead Can Dance song - it's good but I would prefer to hear the original

You Can Hear the Fog Machine Whir..........2001-01-23

Not many bands can pull off the solid-black thing without eliciting giggles, but this one does. I thought the Bauhaus were great 10-15 years ago, and was leery of getting this disc for fear it would be one of those sad reunion albums that always seem to come out a decade after the "final" tour. But not so! These guys still wallow in existential angst with the best of 'em. If anything, Peter Murphy's delivery is more substantial after a decade of great albums and vocal growth. And the band proves that they can still play rough, even after the pop and polish of Love and Rockets.

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Headrush
The Booda Velvets
Manufacturer: Gotham Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BISBJS
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

Staring at the Sun
Sleepless
Cassius Clay
Headrush
Altitude
Everything Goes Away
American
Bluer Than Blue
Everything Under the Sun
Cold Call
Solitaire
Waiting
Salome's Wish

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pleasant surprise
Impressive debut release!!

A Thin Line
Slant
Manufacturer: Gotham Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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United We Fear

ASIN: B0009VAAK0
Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

Intro
Broken Wings
Slip Away
Ambition
Trust
Close to You
Surrender
Happy
Mickie Mouse Blanket
Insight
Stuck
23 Seconds
Seldom Bled
Hollow

Customer Reviews:

pleasant surprise.......2005-08-27

Very good surprise from this young band guitars rock hard and the singer has a perfect voice for this kind of music.
Hope the next album will be on a major because this music need a
perfect sound

Impressive debut release!!.......2005-07-14

With melodic guitar riffs, hard driving bass and drums and enigmatic vocals you'll be hard-pressed to find a more solid album put out this year. This tight quartet manages to pull out all the stops track after track, using only the bare essentials in instruments and remarkably producing all original material. The sound is reminiscent of early, dare I say, "grunge" when everything was just about the music. The songs are both evocative (as in "Broken Wings"&"Ambition") and urgent (as in "Mickey Mouse Blanket"&"Seldom Bled"). Minimal production, maximal rock......what more could you what?

Robert Starer: Hudson Valley Suite; Evanescence; Francis Thorne: Symphony No. 7; Simultaneities

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Robert Starer: Hudson Valley Suite; Evanescence; Francis Thorne: Symphony No. 7; Simultaneities

Manufacturer: Albany Records
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ASIN: B0000049QZ
Release Date: 1997-05-13

Tracks:

Evanescence
Symphony No. 7 'Along The Hudson': 1. Fanfare For Albany, For Maestro David Alan Miller
Symphony No. 7 'Along The Hudson': 3. The Bend In The River, After Frederick E. Church, For Peter Kermani
Symphony No. 7 'Along The Hudson': 3. The Source, For Lyn Chase
Symphony No. 7 'Along The Hudson': 4. Along The Hudson, After Walt Whitman For J.D. McClatchy
Hudson Valley Suite: 1. Sources
Hudson Valley Suite: 2. The View From Olana
Hudson Valley Suite: 3. Dances On A Terrace
Hudson Valley Suite: 4. A Glimpse Of West Point
Hudson Valley Suite: 5. Past Gotham And On To The Sea
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