Bells
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1992 Arista reissue of his 1979 album for the label, considered his strangest effort since 1975's 'Metal Machine Music'. Nine tracks, including 'Stupid Man', 'Disco Mystic' and 'I Want To Boogie With You'. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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- I need more Jimmy!
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Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
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ASIN: B00005MHQO
Release Date: 2001-07-24 |
Tracks:
- Bleed American
- A Praise Chorus
- The Middle
- Your House
- Sweetness
- Hear You Me
- If You Don't, Don't
- Get It Faster
- Cautioners
- The Authority Song
- My Sundown
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Emo-rock band Jimmy Eat World exemplify all that is the modern radio rock sound. Singing and playing with a conviction and sincerity that will melt the heart of even the most stoic of listeners, they produce rousing, well-crafted anthems along the lines of Third Eye Blind at their roughest or a more polished Green Day. These guys appear to be able to write ready-made singles at the drop of a hat, as evidenced by "Your House" as well as the title track. In fact, there is a rather shocking maturity to their material that belies the band members' ages (all in their 20s). While they sometimes veer into cringe-worthy power-ballad territory, overall Jimmy Eat World give the people what they want with Bleed American. --Ike Bolton
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I need more Jimmy!.......2007-07-20
I need to see if they have made another record, because I have enjoyed playing this one so much. I don't dislike a single song on this record, honestly. One of my better investments, along with some records by the Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Spoon, and Damien Rice.
Oh yeah, Jimmy Eat World.......2007-06-13
I loved this album but can anyone help me out? Can you tell me what order their other albums came out in?
Jimmy Eat World Breaks Out With this Strong Effort.......2007-05-23
Although many of the newest fans of this band probably view this as the debut self titled record from Jimmy Eat World, the fact of the matter is that these guys have been around for a while. Along with numerous EP's, the band has also released two full length albums as well before this disc, "Static Prevails" and "Clarity." This cd is by far the best of the bunch. Formerly knows as "Bleed American" (Before the 9/11 attacks which forced the band to self title the disc), this album showcases the lyrical talent of lead singer James Adkins and the combination of that with a rockin good band. The songs play out like this:
1. Bleed American- 7/10
Unlike any other song on the album, this is a heavy rocker, and a good one at that.
2. A Praise Chorus- 8/10
Catchy uptempo tune, my favorite of all the singles the band released off this album.
3. The Middle- 8/10
Can't listen to it anymore (because it was grossly overplayed on the radio), but this is the song that made me buy this album, so it is still one of the best on the cd
4. Your House- 9/10
Great song, emotional and beautiful
5. Sweetness- 7/10
Redundant at times, but still catchy
6. Hear You Me- 10/10
Beautiful ballad from a band that has one of the best ballads of all time in my opinion (For Me This Is Heaven- off of the Clarity cd)
7. If You Don't, Don't- 10/10
Unbelievably catchy song, with a great hook and a solid bridge. Best on the album.
8. Get It Faster- 6/10
Takes too long to build up, I lose interest in this song
9. Cautioners- 9/10
Great song, another slow one from Jimmy
10. The Authority Song- 5/10
Worst song on the album, annoying to a fault
11. My Sundown- 9/10
Song that reaches deep into the mind of a troubled soul that is contemplating suicide. A true classic on the album, with beautiful background vocals.
Overall, this is a marvelous cd from a unique band. Although there are some bumps along the way, this album will serve as a smooth transition as these boys have changed from no name rockers into stadium fillin stars. The future is bright for this quartet.
Rock Music at it's Finest.......2007-04-15
Bleed American is one most well rounded, polished, and intelligently written albums I have ever heard from any rock band. It remains to be my personal favorite.
Bleed American (Later re-released as Jimmy Eat World after Sept. 11, 2001) is a great example of lyrical and musical rock genius at its best. With an impressive variety of styles, songs range from very soft and mellow like "Hear You Me" to excellent hard rock tracks like "Bleed American". J.E.W. is able to capture youth and life perfectly through pure unadulterated great music and inspiring lyrics. Jimmy Eat World is, indeed in a class of their own. This album is a must buy for any decent rock fan.
Complete Musically.......2007-04-01
I purchased this on the advice of two friends. How well I know these two is significant in that I only knew them for one month. After getting the disc and listening to it once through I was not wanting to listen to it again. While driving to work, I started to hear this melody in my brain, then another and then another. I was blown away, for very few, if any album sits and stews in my brain and allows me to recall verses, melodies and the such. This album is excellent. I know very little about JEW. But this is good music. Every song from the beginning to end is top-notch. Authority song is one of my favs, but so is don't don't. Heck, the entire disc is my fav. Just purchase it and enjoy.
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- Music to my ears!
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ASIN: B000003F8F
Release Date: 1992-07-14 |
Tracks:
- Liebestraum No.3
- Prelude In G Minor
- Fur Elise
- Turkish March
- Prelude In E-flat
- Reverie
- Prelude In C-sharp Minor
- Prelude In G
- Waltz In A-flat
- Consolation No. 5
- Moment Musical No. 3
- Intermezzo In E-flat Minor
- Kinderszenen opus 15 Tramrei
- Barcarolle
- Intemezzo In C-sharp Minor
- Prelude In C-minor
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Music to my ears!.......2007-04-04
I bought this CD as a "treat" for my 16 year old son, who has just finished a homeschool music course for one of his electives. The last part of the course required listening to music from all the great composers, Baroque through contemporary periods, and identifying the more famous pieces by name and composer. He not only enjoyed the course, he now actually listens to this CD for his own enjoyment (when he's not playing 80's rock). What more could a mother ask for? (I'll tell you. I ask him to borrow it, it's lovely.)
Legend!.......2006-10-11
This is the greatest compilation of recordings ever made by the legendary pianist Van Cliburn. Although I am a cellist, I wear this cd out on a regular basis both at the office and home. I actually have an extra copy to play at the office. All of these recordings are superb in sound quality, performance and incredibly inspiring. The Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt pieces are stellar and my personal favorites. I only wish there were dvd's with Cliburn's performances for those of us too young to have seen him perform live. CD is a must-have for any classical music lover's collection.
Probably the Best Piano CD ever!.......2006-04-13
If you like Piano music, this is the CD for you. Van Cliburn is at home with great songs that anyone will recognize. It is a masterfully performed set of songs for anyone.
An exquisite recording...read on!...........2005-03-13
Contains a masterful rendition of Beethoven's "Fur Elise", which happens to be one of my favorite classical pieces -- I have a smooth-jazz-pop-dance version of this tune on my own album, "Classy Cool: Classical Favorites, Made Cool" (Google keyword "Motionizer" to find it)
BRILLIANT!.......2004-12-01
usually i don't listen to classical music that much.. i'm 14! but i really enjoy piano so when i saw this music i started to listen to it and i cant beleive how fantastic it is! It is a must have for piano lovers, because the mood of the music varies so much that there is something to suit every mood! My personal favourite is track 2 i can't stop listening to it! I really recommend this cd it is so good.
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- Thirty four years later and still Stunning to listen to
- Long but good
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Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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ASIN: B000000WG4
Release Date: 1992-06-29 |
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- Part One
- Part Two
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The opening bars of this classic album by Mike Oldfield were heard by audiences that packed theaters to witness one of the scariest films of all time--The Exorcist. And it wasn't long before this debut release, not only from Oldfield but also from Richard Branson's new record label, Virgin, found itself in the upper echelons of pop charts around the world. Primarily an instrumental album, with performances on almost every instrument credited to Oldfield, it takes the listener into widely varying musical territories, ending as Viv Stanshall formally announces each instrument as it joins the mix. --Paul Clark
Album Description
Remastered edition of the new age/art rock composer's 1973 release. Digitally remastered by Simon Heyworth (who originally co-produced 'Tubular Bells' with Oldfield and Mike Newman) using the latest technology. Artwork has been digitally restored and includes additional photos and brand new sleeve notes. 2000.
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Extra Artwork, Remastered and Extensive Liner Notes.
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Thirty four years later and still Stunning to listen to.......2007-07-14
A true master piece from the early seventies though I wonder if people would have known about if if it hadn't been the theme song to the Exorcist.
When you listen to the CD you realize the musicianship is incredible and then you realize that Mike Oldfield was only nineteen when he created this. There are only two very long songs on this CD. Beyond the AM version to this song thee is so much there. When people bought this album in the seventies they where buying it for the AM version of Tubular bells (The Exorcist theme) so they bought the forty five rpm didn't realize they where missing the best part of the song buy not buying the album. Oldfield set the bar high for himself with this release but amazingly enough though he continues to clear that bar with his new releases. Sit back relax end enjoy this CD. Let it take you on it's musical journey.
A master piece indeed.
Long but good.......2007-04-01
This is the perfect cd for long trips. Though there's only two tracks, they go for a long time. This is the complete theme to The Exorcist and is worth listening to.
unique.......2007-03-10
this album is for anyone wanting to explore a different realm of consciousness and wanting a taste for experimental textures, tones, and sounds. great album. very interesting.
The original, nothing more or less.......2007-03-05
I first heard this in its entirity via a scratchy record from a used record store. Scratches and all, I loved it (well most of it - I found the "Piltdown Man" annoying). Now I can hear everything clearly.
Since I ordered the CD used, I'm not sure whither I got the "remastered" or simply "transferred to CD" version. My CD sounds like the record (without the scratches). There's no dramatic increase in dynamic range.
It would have been nice to have separate tracks for each "movement", not just part 1 / part 2. It would be nice to, say, jump to the start of the "introducing the instruments" section (which has a definite beginning) and to skip the "Piltdown man" (which has a definite beginning and end).
The Original and Best.......2007-01-21
Much has been written about Mike Oldfield's debut album and with Oldfield's autobiography "Changeling" set for release this coming May, we will have yet more stories and tales, this has given the album an almost mythical cultural status. But rather than make the act of reviewing the album redundant, its ability to produce many responses is important and lies in its capability to transport the listener to a realm in which the full gamut of emotions are expressed and experienced through the shifting tones and instrumentation Oldfield employs. It affords the listener little time for introspective self reflection like a good many albums do as it leaps playfully from one theme to another. Often this leap is harsh and jagged due to the technology of the day which Oldfield pushed to its furthest limit, but this just adds to the improvised quality of the album. The constant battle between violent and aggressive guitar playing and the calm, pastoral and serene lament of a Glockenspiel or a multitude of so many different pieces of light percussion, including the eponymous tubular bell shows the differing moods and mental states of a young and troubled mind coping with a precocious talent. "Tubular Bells" is a complex epic production, which completely fulfils its progressive rock credentials. Oldfield switches effortlessly between various forms including avant-garde experimentation, classical, rock and the commercialism of mainstream pop in a way even Pink Floyd failed to do. A true landmark in popular music which Oldfield has since struggled to improve upon or even match.
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- Yes
- A decent introduction to the music of Rachmaninoff
- Great Collection of "Hits"
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ASIN: B000002A1L
Release Date: 1994-08-09 |
Tracks:
- Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14
- Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzando
- Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43: 18th Variation
- Symphony No. 2 In E Minor, Op. 27: III. Adagio
- Prelude In G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
- Prelude In G-Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12
- Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2
- Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 19: II. Allegro scherzando
- Etude-tableau In D Major, Op. 39, No. 9
- Six Pieces, Op. 11: Scherzo
- Six Pieces, Op. 11: Slava
- Symphonic Dances, Op. 45: III. Lento assai
Customer Reviews:
Yes.......2003-04-03
This is a marvelous collection. There were a few pieces I wish that it would include, such as the rest of his Piano Concerto No.2, or perhaps The Rock, but the fact that the performances are generally great and the recording quality is near-perfect makes up for that.
I would recommend this to anyone who is just starting to become interested in the works of Sergei Rachmaninov.
A decent introduction to the music of Rachmaninoff.......2001-08-12
Sergi Rachmaninoff was the last of the great Romantic composers, especially since the Romantic period had ended for European artists when he was at his height. Although a composer and a conductor, Rachmaninoff was also a virtuoso pianist, which explains why his best compositions feature the piano, either in solo work or with an orchestra. His "Prelude in C-Sharp Minor," which he wrote when he was 20, made him famous throughout the world. This collection also includes several other preludes, "Vocalise," and the famous 18th Variation (Andnate cantible) from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. My only serious complaint about this collection as an introduction to Rachmaninoff is that it only has one movement from his Second Piano Concerto and I have other CDs that include the entire work, which I thing is a good idea.
Great Collection of "Hits".......2000-06-22
This is actually not a bad collection of Greatest Hits. Usually the problem with collections like these is that they have bad recordings and not very good performances but some of these ones are actually okay, and it features performances by Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax among others. In general these are the works of art you think of when you think of Rachmaninoff and so these pieces are a perfect representation of his style.
One of the best CD I own.......1999-12-30
This is one of the best I own. The music is so great, hard to explain...so moving, especially the first track. It reminds me of Russia a lot. I listen to it everyday while driving to work. I highly recommend it.
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- Heartfelt, passionate versions
- Great Recording
- Great set of music!
- Kertesz or Kubelik in the Dvorak symphonies?
- Amazing performances
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ASIN: B0000041WV
Release Date: 1992-02-11 |
Tracks:
- Symphony No. 1 In C Minor 'Zlonicke zvony': I: Allegro
- Symphony No. 1 In C Minor 'Zlonicke zvony': II: Adagio molto
- Symphony No. 1 In C Minor 'Zlonicke zvony': III: Allegretto
- Symphony No. 1 In C Minor 'Zlonicke zvony': IV: Finale - Allegro animato
- Symphony No. 2 In B Flat Major, Op. 4: Allegro con molto
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- Symphony No. 2: II: Poco adagio
- Symphony No. 2: III: Scherzo: Allegro con brio
- Symphony No. 2: IV: Finale: Allegro con fuoco
- Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 10: I: Allegro moderato
- Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 10: II: Adagio molto
- Symphony No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 10: III: Finale: Allegro vivace
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- Symphony No. 4 In D minor, Op. 13: I. Allegro
- Symphony No. 4 In D minor, Op. 13: II. Andante sostenuto e molto cantabile
- Symphony No. 4 In D minor, Op. 13: III. Allegro feroce
- Symphony No. 4 In D minor, Op. 13: IV. Allegro con brio
- Symphony No. 5 In F Major, Op. 76 (Beginning): I. Allegro ma non troppo
- Symphony No. 5 In F Major, Op. 76 (Beginning): II. Andante con moto
- Symphony No. 5 In F Major, Op. 76 (Beginning): III. Scherzo: Allegro scherzando
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- Symphony No. 5 (Conclusion): IV. Finale: Allegro molto
- Symphony No. 6 In D Major, Op. 60: I. Allegro non tanto
- Symphony No. 6 In D Major, Op. 60: II. Adagio
- Symphony No. 6 In D Major, Op. 60: III. Scherzo (Furiant): Presto
- Symphony No. 6 In D Major, Op. 60: IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito
- 'V prirode', Op. 91: In Nature's Realm
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- Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70: I. Allegro maestoso
- Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70: II. Poco adagio
- Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70: III. Scherzo: Vivace - poco meno mosso
- Symphony No. 7 In D Minor, Op. 70: IV. Allegro
- Symphony No. 8 In G Major, Op. 88: I. Allegro con brio
- Symphony No. 8 In G Major, Op. 88: II. Adagio
- Symphony No. 8 In G Major, Op. 88: III. Allegretto grazioso
- Symphony No. 8 In G Major, Op. 88: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
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- Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95 'Z Noveho sveta': I. Adagio - Allegro molto
- Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95 'Z Noveho sveta': II. Largo
- Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95 'Z Noveho sveta': III. Molto vivace
- Symphony No. 9 In E Minor, Op. 95 'Z Noveho sveta': IV. Allegro con fuoco
- 'Karneval' Overture, Op. 92
- Scherzo capriccioso, Op. 66
- 'Domov muj' Overture, Op. 62
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For decades, there were only three complete collections of Dvorák's symphonies: this one; Rowicki's with the same orchestra; and Kubelik's with the Berlin Philharmonic. Kertész offers the most rustic, gutsy interpretations of all. Famous for his dislike of rehearsals, he allows the London Symphony to make a much rougher sound than his colleagues tolerate, and though not the last word in polish, the results have a spontaneous charm that's pretty hard to resist. More to the point, Dvorák's early symphonies (Nos. 1 to 5) remain sadly neglected, and each one of them is full of gorgeous tunes cloaked in mellifluous orchestration. At budget price, this set now costs less than it did on LP in the 1960s. How can you do better than that? --David Hurwitz
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Heartfelt, passionate versions.......2007-06-23
The late Istvan Kertesz continues to amaze, with this spectacular reissue of his 1960s Dvorak symphonies cycle. These versions each compare well with or exceed the legendary recordings by Ancerl, Szell, Talich, et al. Sound quality is excellent, and the mix on the orchestra is almost always just right, balancing strings, brass, and percussion. Compared to some Czech recordings, the woodwinds volumes are a bit weak, which is unfortunate because woodwinds are one of Dvorak's specialties. If you have no other set of Dvorak symphonies, or have 10 copies of "From the New World" and no copies of Symphonies 1, 2 or 3, then this is a must-have set. From the opening bars of Symphony No. 1, you'll agree you're in the presence of greatness.
Great Recording.......2007-06-03
Friends and CD-guides told me this was the best. And they were right.
Great set of music!.......2007-05-24
Along with Piotr Tchaikovsky, Antonin Dvorak was probably the most prolific composer of the Romance period. He composed for just about every genre of classical music except ballet, and is known for a wide variety of works. Some of his most famous are his symphonies. He wrote 9, out of respect for Beethoven, and like the German master, the last one is the most widely recognized. But like Beethoven, all 9 symphonies are incredible pieces of music in their own right. This set has all 9 symphonies, along with several other popular orchestral works. The sound quality is good, the orchestration is great, and the choice of music is great. All the pieces are dramatic, with melodies that range from powerful to awe-inspiring to melancholy. Every piece of music in this set is purely in the Romantic style; full of emotion, and many are inspired by folk tunes from Eastern Europe. All in all, a great set, and for a great price.
Kertesz or Kubelik in the Dvorak symphonies?.......2006-05-03
Although decades old, the two analog sets of Dvorak symphonies from Kertesz and Kubelik remain the front-runnters. From the mid-Sixties onward Decca has been so satisfied with the groundbreaking Kertesz cycle, the first to bring Sym. 1-6 to the general listening public outisde Czechoslovakia, that the company has rarely re-recorded any but the last three, most famous symphonies. DG, on the other hand, didn't release Kubelik's Sym. 1-6 until the digital era (1988, I believe), keeping them in the vualts and out of competiiton with Kertesz.
Now both sets are offered at basically the same price on 6 mid-line discs, with deep discounts on the used market. The difference between the two is quite marked musically, however. Kertesz comunicates the thrill of discovery in the early symphhonies. Amazingly, he had never conducted them before, and their vibrancy and inner life lift my spirits every time I hear them. The LSO didn't know these pieces, either, but play with rousing commitment and vivacity.
By comparison, Kubelik sounds rather correct and staid. He often chooses marginally slower tempos, and his enthusiasm for letting the dance rhytyms become exciting is limited. The Berlin Phil. seems not to catch on to the Slavonic folk idiom, which gets played far too straight (Dvorak had the same problem with Greman orchestras in his lifetime and was only accepted in Vienna and Berlin at first as a kind of naive, folk-flavored Brahms). As to sonics, the Decca set holds up well, being a bit bright at times but otherwise detailed and forward. DG, unforunately, gave Kubelik's later symphonies (#7-9) harsh, glaring sound that makes his readings sound brash; there's an unpleasant sting to the sound at higher volumes. This problem seems less in the earlier symphonies (the cycle was recorded over a longer period than Kertesz's and thus has more variable sound). I do not know if the current re-issue also includes remastering.
It's regrettable that in the interest of economics Decca has cut out several of Kertesz's most interesting fillers, such as the Hussite Over., though they can be found on other CDs from him. We get the Carnival Over. on both sets, after which Kertesz gives us the "My Homeland" and "In Nature's Realm" Over., while Kubelik offers the Scerzo capriccioso and The Wild Dove tone poem, both performed by his Bavarian State Orchestra rather than the Berliners.
As msut be obvious by now, I don't feel the two sets are competitive artistically. Kubelik was a major conductor and dedicated to Dvorak, but his best work isn't here. Kertesz, though not native born to the composer as Kubelik was, found a special affinity for Dvorak, and his cycle is one of the small miracles of Sixties recording. Perhaps not so minor considering that no one has bettered him in the early symphonies for forty years.
Amazing performances.......2005-03-28
This orchestra really has a rich, powerful sound, but can still give deep emotional sounds, all of which are needed to perform Dvorak. I doubt one can find finer performances of these symphonies, and the other works included in the set are very well chosen. The performances of each symphony are incredible, the sound quality is very good, and as I said before, the orchestra is wonderful. Highly recommended.
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- On The Town: New York, New York - Michael Kermoyan/Adolph Green/John Reardon/Cris Alexander & Chorus/Leonard Bernstein
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- Strike Up The Band: Strike Up The Band - The Chestnut Brass Co.
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- Gypst: Together, Wherever We Go - Ethel Merman/Jack Klugman/Sandra Church/Milton Rosenstock
- Cabaret: Cabaret - Jill Haworth/Harold Hastings
- Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - The Boston Pops Orchestra/John Williams
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- A Chorus Line: What I Did For Love - Priscilla Lopez & Cast/Don Pippin
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Great to Hear All those great Voices from the Past.......2007-07-05
I just wanted to confirm what the first reviewer had to say about this CD. To hear Ethyl Merman, Mary Martin, Andrea McCardle etc. singing their trademark songs brought a lot of memories from the mid-centry musical theater back again. The last song by Glynis Johns is especially poignant.
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This is a very good CD, mostly because it's the original artists. I've had some that were re-recorded by no name artists that were ghastly. This one is a really good one--including the sound quality. If I had one wish, I would wish it were longer!
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Release Date: 2003-12-09 |
Tracks:
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 1 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 4 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Piano, Strings and Continuo No. 5 in a Minor BWV ... - Dora Milanova, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto for Two Pianos, Strings and Continuo in C Major BWV 1061: ... - Julia Ganev, Konstantin Ganev, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
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- Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Allegro - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Andante - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K.467 Elvira Madigan: Andante ... - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Allegro - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Andante - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
- Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K.453: Allegretto - Vilmos Fischer, Vienna Mozart Ensemble
Tracks:
- Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Andante Grazioso: Thema/Variation 1 - Margarete Babinsky
- Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Menuetto - Margarete Babinsky
- Piano Sonata in a Major K.331: Alla Turca (Allegretto) - Margarete Babinsky
- Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Allegro - Margarete Babinsky
- Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Adagio - Margarete Babinsky
- Piano Sonata in F Major K.332: Allegro Assai - Margarete Babinsky
- Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegro Moderato - Margarete Babinsky
- Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Andante Cantabile - Margarete Babinsky
- Piano Sonata in C Major K.330: Allegretto - Margarete Babinsky
- 12 Variations K.265: Ah, Vous Dirai-Je, Maman: Theme/Variation ... - Margarete Babinsky
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- Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
- Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Larghetto - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
- Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Rondo - Allegro - Capella Coloniensis, Maria Luisa Tanzini
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Allegro Moderato - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Adagio Cantabile - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Major: Rondo - Presto - Nicolai Evrov, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
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- Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Adagio E Cantabile - Ivan Drenikov, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
- Concerto in C Major for Piano and Orchestra: Presto - Ivan Drenikov, Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble
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- Op.13, No. 8 in C Minor Pathetique: Rondo - Allegro - Istvan Szekely
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- Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Allegretto - Istvan Szekely
- Op.27, No. 14 in C Sharp Minor Moonlight: Presto Agitato - Istvan Szekely
- Op.57, No. 23 in F Minor Appassionata: Allegro Assai - Istvan Szekely
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- Mazurkas Op.59: No. 1 in a Minor [Live] - Ivo Pogoreuch
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- Etude in G Flat Major Op.10, No. 5 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
- Etude in B Minor Op.25, No. 1 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
- Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor Op. 20 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
- Scherzo No. 2 in B Flat Minor Op. 31 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
- Waltz No. 1 in E Flat Major Op. 18 [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
- Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 1 in G Minor [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
- Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 2 in C Major [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
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- Four Mazurkas Op.24: No. 4 in B Flat Minor [Live] - Jean Marc Luisada
- Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 1 in C Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic
- Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 2 in B Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic
- Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 3 in D Flat Major [Live] - Kemal Gekic
- Four Mazurkas Op.30: No. 4 in C Sharp Minor [Live] - Kemal Gekic
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Allegro Affettuoso - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
- Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Intermezzo. Andantino Grazioso - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
- Piano Concerto in a Minor Op.54: Allegro Vivace - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
- Introduction and Allegro Appassionato Op.92 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
- Concerto Allegro With Introduction Op.134 - Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heidrun Holtman
Tracks:
- Rustle of Spring Op.32, No.6 - Jennd
- Novelette in F Major Op.21, No.1 - Jennd
- Songs Without Words: E Major Op.19, No.1 - Jennd
- Songs Without Words: F Sharp Minor Op.30, No.6 - Jennd
- Songs Without Words: Duetto in F Major Op.38, No.6 - Jennd
- Songs Without Words: G Major Op.62, No.1 - Jennd
- Songs Without Words: Spring Song in a Major Op.62, No.6 - Jennd
- Intermezzo in a Major, Op.76, No.6 - Jennd
- Intermezzo in a Minor Op.76, No.7 - Jennd
- Intermezzo in a Major Op.118, No.2 - Jennd
- Intermezzo in E Flat Minor Op.118, No.6 - Jennd
- Lyric Pieces: Arietta Op.12, No.1 - Jennd
- Lyric Pieces: Folkevise Op.12, No.5 - Jennd
- Lyric Pieces: Butterfly Op.43, No.1 - Jennd
- Lyric Pieces: To Spring Op.43, No.6 - Jennd
- Lyric Pieces: Notturno Op.54, No.4 - Jennd
- Lyric Pieces: Bryllupsdag Pa Troldhaugen Op.65, No.6 - Jennd
- Saisons Op.37b, No. 6 Juin Barcarolle - Jennd
- Chant Sans Paroles: Souvenir de Hapsal Op.2, No.3 - Jennd
- Melody in F Op.3, No.1 - Jennd
- Humoresque in G Flat Major Op.101, No.7 - Jennd
Tracks:
- Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Theme: Andante - Jennd
- Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 1 - Jennd
- Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 2 - Jennd
- Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 3 - Jennd
- Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 4 - Jennd
- Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Variation 5 - Jennd
- Impromptu in B Flat Major D.935, No.3: Pito - Jennd
- 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 1 in C Major - Jennd
- 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 2 in a Flat Major - Jennd
- 6 Moments Musicaux D.780: No. 6 in F Minor - Jennd
- 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 1 in C Minor - Jennd
- 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 2 in E Flat Major - Jennd
- 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 3 in G Flat Major - Jennd
- 4 Impromptus D.899: No. 4 in a Flat Major - Jennd
Tracks:
- Sonata in a Major D.959: Allegro - Michael Endres
- Sonata in a Major D.959: Andantino - Michael Endres
- Sonata in a Major D.959: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace - Michael Endres
- Sonata in a Major D.959: Rondo: Allegretto - Michael Endres
- Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Molto Moderato - Michael Endres
- Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Andante Sostenuto - Michael Endres
- Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Scherzo: Allegro Vivace - Michael Endres
- Sonata in B Flat Major D.960: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Michael Endres
Tracks:
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in B Flat Minor Op.23: ... - Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Jennd
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Allegro Molto ... - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Adagio - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in a Minor Op.16: Allegro Molto E ... - Daniel Gerard, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Non Troppo - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Appassionato - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Andante - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major Op.83: Allegro Giocoso - Dimitris Sgouros, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Tracks:
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Adagio ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Agitato ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Moderato - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Deciso - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Marziale, Un ... - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in a Major Hungarian Fantasy: Allegro Animato - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
- Fantasy on Hungarian Folk-Tunes - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
- Polonaise Brillante (After Weber) - Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Jennd
- Fantasy on Weber's FreischVilmos Fischer
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- Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Gnomus. Sempre Vivo
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Commodo Assai E Con ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Il Vechhio Castello (The Old Castle) . ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Moderato Non Tanto, Pesamente
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Tuileries. Allegretto Non Troppo, ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Bydlo. Sempre Moderato, Pesante
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Tranquillo
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet of the Chickens in Their Shells. ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle. ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade. Allegro Giusto, Nel Modo ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Limoges. Le MarchThe Market Place) . ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Catacombae. Sepulcrum Romanum. Largo
- Pictures at an Exhibition: Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua. Adante ...
- Pictures at an Exhibition: The Hut on Fowls' Legs - Baba-Yaga. Allegro
- Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate of Kiev - Allegro Alla ...
- Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in E Flat Major. Andante Moderato
- Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in B Flat Minor. Andante Non ...
- Three Intermezzos Op.117: Intermezzo in C Sharp Minor. Andante Con ...
- Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 1 Intermezzo in a Minor (Allegro Non Assai)
- Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 2 Intermezzo in a Major (Andante Teneramente)
- Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 3 Ballad in G Minor (Allegro Energico)
- Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 4 Intermezzo in F Minor (Andante - Allegretto
- Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 5 Romance in F Major (Andante - ...)
- Piano Pieces Op.118: No. 6 Intermezzo in E Flat Minor (Andante, ...)
Tracks:
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Moderato - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Adagio ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor Op.18: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Largo - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G Minor Op.40: Allegro ... - Bulgarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Ivan Drenikov
Tracks:
- Prde Op.3, No.2 - Margarete Babinsky
- Mdie Op.3, No.3 - Margarete Babinsky
- Polichinelle Op.3, No.4 - Margarete Babinsky
- Moment Musical Op.16, No.3 - Margarete Babinsky
- Moment Musical Op.16, No.5 - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op.42 - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Variations on a Theme by Corelli Op. 42 (Continued) - Margarete Babinsky
- Prde Op.23, No.5 - Margarete Babinsky
Tracks:
- Rhapsody in Blue - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Adagio. Andante Con Moto - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra: Allegro Agitato - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
- American in Paris - Cle Ousset, , Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart
Album Description
This amazing 20-CD set truly is the ultimate piano collection! With over 20 hours of the greatest piano classics, from Mozart's priceless Piano Concertos and Sonatas to Gershwin's legendary Rhapsody in Blue, this set is a must have for everyone's collection. So sit back, relax and drift away on the beautiful melodic waves of classical piano at its very best.
Customer Reviews:
Ultimate music for every time of day and every mood.......2007-07-03
With 20 CDs in the collection, we have classical music for every mood and atime of day.
Would give 5 stars if sound quality where better.......2007-06-30
This Classical collection is one of great length and breadth ,and is well worth purchasing ,if you want an abundance of music at a low price.The sound quality is decent,however it is not great.This set will not provide you with the crisp,clear sound quality of a RCA,CBS or other well known label,so some classical aficionados may not appreciate it much.It all depends on what your looking for ,I guess.
Great collection for a great price.......2007-06-27
I did not expect much in buying this collection, but I was greatly surpeised. There were no reviews of the product at the time, and I bought the collection simply as a sampler of many great piano pieces. Most of the recordings are exquisite and of decent recording quality. This collection was well worth the price.
20 Fabulous Discs.......2007-06-08
I am surprised that this set has been out for 4 years and nobody reviewed it here yet. This is a lovely and occasionally amazing compilation. I was moved by many of the compositions. I really enhanced my classical music collection with this set. You have so many legends here to enjoy, from Bach to Brahms, Mozart to Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninov, Gershwin, and more. If you love classical piano music and don't already have most of these works then this is a must buy for you. The price may go up, but I was fortunate to cash in on the $17.97 price. Quite a bargain for 20 fabulous discs.
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- The pleasure in the feeling of non-existence
- ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
- This is great!
- Masterful & mystical "new age music" from KARUNESH
- Call of the Mystic~Karunesh
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Call of the Mystic
Karunesh
Manufacturer: Real Music
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00020HDXU
Release Date: 2004-05-11 |
Tracks:
- For the Joy of it All
- Hearing You Now
- Monsoon's Dance
- Mount Kailash
- Sunrise at the Ganges
- Zensual
- And the Grass Grows by Itself
- Ancient Voices
Album Description
While other genre labels like Narada and Windham Hill diversified from their new age roots, Real Music has been consistent over the years in providing nothing but the best music for relaxation, meditation and spiritual enhancement. Their most notable recordings come from an Eastern Buddhist mindset, with multi-instrumentalist Karunesh leading the pack on the strength of previous discs Zen Breakfast and Nirvana Café. His basic approach to contemplative music involves a blend of exotic textures (bells, chimes, Tibetan bowls, sitar and Chinese instruments) with easy grooves and rich walls of ambience. The new collection's trance inducing instrumentation and sensuous rhythms begins with a few minutes of pure ambience and sitar, before slowly introducing a gentle percussive line ("For the Joy of It All"); Avinash's graceful Indian violin carries a mournful beauty that is also part of the similarly hypnotic, easy grooving "Monsoon's Dance." Bikram's Bansuri flute floats through beautifully in key locations, such as the introduction of "Mount Kailash." While the uninitiated might feel that there's a certain repetitive nature to the tracks (which usually begin with sparse instrumentation before the electricity is turned on), the intention is more to invoke a sense of inner peace than to be truly innovative. The title of the richly textured "Zensual" sums up the mystical intent of the thought provoking exercise.
~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
Customer Reviews:
The pleasure in the feeling of non-existence.......2006-05-28
I heard the song "Monsoon Dance" on sky.fm. I previewed other songs and then bought almost all songs. Others are fine too, just listened once.
It's been 4 days since I bought them. I am not listening to any other song than Monsoon Dance for almost 4 days, day and night.. I am usually obsessed with these kind of mystic songs, listening to one song at a time for days a stretch, even when I sleep.
Thats the effect of the song Monsoon Dance. Truly, the mystic feeling of non-existence is an amazing pleasure. I feel one with the entire universe when I listen to this song.
I wonder what the composer might have gone through to come up with such an amazing piece of music. The Indian violin's effect is rather deep.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.......2006-03-10
This is one of the most beautiful CDs I have every heard. I bring it everywhere when I need to relax. The sound of the instruments from India are just breathtaking.
This is great!.......2006-01-12
....if you like really strange, annoying German people who try to go "native." This is nothing but commodified exoticism; music for spiritual enhancement my arse....
Masterful & mystical "new age music" from KARUNESH .......2005-09-23
I discovered the music of this German-born composer/multi-instrumentalist by accident. I was browsing in the new age music section at a certain mega-bookstore, looking for the latest CD from Kitaro (one of my favorite artists.) Well, I didn't find the Kitaro disc that day, but another CD soon caught my eye, one by an artist I'd never heard of - "Call of the Mystic" by Karunesh. Curious about the cover-art and song titles, I put the CD on the store's headphone listening station. I was soon immersed in the music, and intrigued by its exotic sounds. Of course, these were only brief sound clips from the album, so as each snatch of music soon cut off, I was left wanting to hear more. I then came home, found the CD on Amazon, and ordered it (sorry to the bookstore, but your prices were just too high! : ) Anyway, to make a long story short, in the several months since then, I have become a major fan of Karunesh (pronounced "Care-un-ish", which is, I learned, also the sanscrit word for "compassion".) I have now also collected several titles from his extensive back catalog, and while all of his albums have their own strengths, I believe that "Call of the Mystic" still rates as one of his finest overall releases. With it's mystical/mysterious feel, warm synth textures, and heavy use of exotic instruments, this CD literally makes me feel better when I listen to it. I know that the term "healing music" is probably overused in this genre, but in this case the term really fits. It's one of those rare albums that somehow pulls the listener into its World, and transports them to a better state-of-mind for it's duration. (Kitaro is perhaps the only other new age artist who's work has this effect on me.) Like most of Karunesh's works, this album is fully instrumental (So those of you who do not like vocals/lyrics with your new age music will be particularly pleased!), with all of the tracks running in the 5 to 7 minute range (a good length for this type of music.) Now, as people usually like points of comparsion for reviews such as this, I would say that Karunesh falls into the same general "new age/instrumental/electronic" genre as Kitaro, Vangelis, or Patrick O'Hearn (although his music's rarely as gloomy as O'Hearn's can be.) However, comparisons can tend to be a tad misleading, and at the end of the day Karunesh is a unique artist who's music has a personality of its own...Here is a quick rundown of all the tracks: the album opens with "The Joy of It All", an Eastern-flavored track which benefits from a hypnotic percussion groove and the sitar work of special guest Govi (a respected new age artist in his own right.) "Hearing You Now" features piano/flute lines that rotate back and forth, and an ear-catching mix of both electronic & acoustic drumming. "Monsoon's Dance" gives us one of Karunesh's most memorable melodies, played with a gorgeous blend of piano, Indian violin, and synth/percussion backing. "Mount Kailash" has a deeply-spiritual feel, and is highlighted by another guest spot from Govi (this time playing what sounds like an acoustic guitar run through a digital delay effect...quite a beguiling sound, actually!) "Sunrise at the Ganges" is basically a sitar/flute duet set over a backdrop of synth chords and Indian-style drumming. "Zensual" takes on a darker, electronic tone, with some mysterious "reed"-like synth soloing, layers of keyboard ambience, and a sensual rhythmic groove. "And the Grass Grows by Itself" adds some contrast to the pevious track, based mainly around acoustic sounds and a fun, hopeful melody. This track also features the hum of a Tibetan singing bowl (an unusal sound that I have come to like.) Lastly, "Ancient Voices", the only track with no noticable percussion line, is made up almost entirely of sitar and woodwind sounds, and serves to end the album on a peaceful, contemplative note. All in all, this is an album (and artist) that should not be missed if you are a fan of new age music. I will have to agree with what another reviewer said about Amazon's soundclips, though. The brief clips here are all of the opening moments of these songs, before the main themes really kick in - so the CD really does need to be heard in its full context to be truly appreciated. Also, speaking of other reviews, I think it is quite remarkable that of the six customer reviews that have been posted of this CD thus far, EVERY single one has given it a perfect 5 stars!...Amen!
Call of the Mystic~Karunesh.......2005-07-10
Even though this is my first experience with Karunesh, this album was exactly what I expected,...and I enjoyed the different selection of instruments used to evoke a light, whimsical, and meditative feeling of calm. Recommended for light meditation, yoga practice, or massage therapy.
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- 25 Piano Favorites
- Good for the price.....
- Wonderful relaxing and soothing music
- The Sound Quality Really Bugs Me
- Good Disc for the Price
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ASIN: B0000058I3
Release Date: 1996-08-20 |
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- Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Minor (Introduction)
- Brahms: Rhapsody In G Minor Op. 79, No. 2
- Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 15 In C (I. Allegro)
- Schubert: Moment Musical No. 2
- Dvorak: Humoresque No. 7
- Debussy: Prelude 'La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin'
- Grieg: 'Butterfly' From Lyrical Pieces
- Chopin: Etude In C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12 'Revolutionary'
- Scarlatti: Sonata In E
- Debussy: Clair De Lune
- Rubenstein: Melody In F
- Rachmaninoff: Prelude In C-sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2
- Paderewski: Menuett
- Chopin: 'Military' Polonaise
- Liszt: Liebestraum
- Chopin: Etude In E, Op. 10 No. 3 'Tristesse'
- Scriabin: Etude, Op. 8 No. 12
- Beethoven: Minuet In G
- Mozart: Sonata No. 11 In A 'Rondo All Turca'
- Debussy: Rrie
- Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini (Variation No. 18)
- Schumann: From Kinderszenen (1. Von Fremden Landern Und Menschen)
- Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor (II. Romance)
- Chopin: Waltz In D-flat, Op. 64 No. 1 'Minute Waltz'
- Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue (Finale)
Customer Reviews:
25 Piano Favorites.......2007-01-09
This is my favorite classical CD since it is geared to a wide audience. Many of my friends and acquaintances enjoy it, too.
Good for the price............2005-11-30
I listen to this CD while reading or when I need inspiration to play the piano. There are many classic pieces here that will have many recognizable sections to the non classical music fans. The sound quality is not amazing but the essence and technical difficulty of these pieces can still be heard. Most of the songs are under 5 mins and there is a mix of faster and slower tempos.
This is a bargain bin CD that you usually see at Fry's Electronics. There are more detailed and comprehensive collections out there but for 5 bucks this isn't bad and you basically get what you expect. There are much better classical CD's out there of course but for a beginner compilation album, this one has a great price.
Wonderful relaxing and soothing music.......2005-09-02
This cd of piano classics has become one of my favorites. Since I am a full-time student and work out of my home the music relaxes me during times of rest.
The Sound Quality Really Bugs Me.......2004-08-26
This is a good intro CD to famous piano pieces. However, the sound quality is really *poor*. Of course, what do you expect for the price? I'm sure there are better Piano Sample CDs out there that sound much better. It's worth the extra money, trust me.
Good Disc for the Price.......2004-01-19
A good compilation of excerpts from the rich and vast piano repertoire. Sure they are merely excerpts and are meant to just introduce the piano to someone unfamiliar with the instrument or classical music, but that doesn't mean that an experienced person can't just pop it into the CD player and enjoy.
While there's no classic recordings here or big names, most of the tracks are well played and acceptable in sound quality. There are some interesting pieces here that are unfamiliar to most, such as the Dvorak Humoresque or the Paderewski Minuet, as well as classics such as the Debussy Clair de Lune or the Mozart Concerto.
The rendition of the Rhapsody in Blue is a nice performance with a well done ending that may even be better than some other CD's made by big named pianists.
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Tracks:
- Russian Cathedral Bells
- Rachmaninov / Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31: Great Ektenia
- Rachmaninov / Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31: Hymn of Praise
- Rachmaninov / Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31: Hymn of the Cherubim
- Bortniansky / Hymn of the Cherubim (excerpt)
- Kedrov / Our Father
- Rachmaninov / Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31: Fervent Supplication
- Rospev / The Noble Joseph
- Tchaikovsky / Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 41: Amen. And with Thy Spirit
- Russian Monastic Vespers (excerpt)
- Rachmaninov / Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 31: Bless the Lord, O my Soul
- Tchaikovsky / Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 41: Hymn of the Cherubim (excerpt)
- Christov / Hymn of the Cherubim (excerpts/edited)
- Tchaikovsky / Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, Op. 41: Our Father
- Gretchaninov / I have Chosen the Blissful
- Lvovski / Hymn of the Cherubim
- Final Bells
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Although this collection intends to transport the soul, it has a tremendously potent low-end depth to it that earns high marks indeed in the worlds of vocal and liturgical music. Dmitri Bortniansky's "Hymn of the Cherubim" is performed with a gracefulness that gets a warming fatness from the production, as does Alexander Gretchaninov's "I Have Chosen the Blissful," which travels with a ringing resonance. In a year of fine choral works--check out Sequen