Mulder & Scully [CD-single]

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Second single taken from their album 'International Velvet'.It's backed with 'No Stone Unturned', 'Mantra For The Lost'and 'Mulder And Scully' (The Ex-Files). Digipak. A Blanco YNegro release. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Anna Bolena: Act II-Final Scene & Aria: Piangete Voi? - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neil/Melinda Paulsen/Abrogio Riva/Anton Rosner
Anna Bolena: Act II-Final Scene & Aria: Al Dolce Guidami Castel Natio - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neil/Melinda Paulsen/Abrogio Riva/Anton Rosner
Anna Bolena: Act II-Final Scene & Aria: Cielo, A Miei Lunghi Spasimi - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neil/Melinda Paulsen/Abrogio Riva/Anton Rosner
Anna Bolena: Act II-Final Scene & Aria: Suon Festivo? - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neil/Melinda Paulsen/Abrogio Riva/Anton Rosner
Anna Bolena: Act II-Final Scene & Aria: Coppa Iniqua, L'estrema Vendetta - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neil/Melinda Paulsen/Abrogio Riva/Anton Rosner
La Traviata: Act I-Final Scene & Aria: E Strano - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neill
La Traviata: Act I-Final Scene & Aria: Folie, Folie - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neill
Macbeth: Act IV, No.19-Grand Sleepwalking Scene: Intro - Carol Vaness/Marisca Mulder/Ambrogio Riva
Macbeth: Act IV, No.19-Grand Sleepwalking Scene: Una Macchia... E Qui Tuttora! - Carol Vaness/Marisca Mulder/Ambrogio Riva
Otello: Act IV-Canzone Del Salice & Ave Maria: Era Piu Calmo?/Mi Parea - Carol Vaness/Melinda Paulsen
Otello: Act IV-Canzone Del Salice & Ave Maria: Ave Maria, Piena Di Grazia - Carol Vaness/Melinda Paulsen
Il Trovatore: Act IV-Scene, Aria & Miserere: Siam Giunti/Vanne, Lasciami - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neill/Anton Rosner
Il Trovatore: Act IV-Scene, Aria & Miserere: Miserere D'un Alma Gia Vicina - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neill/Anton Rosner
Il Trovatore: Act IV-Scene, Aria & Miserere: Tu Vedrai Che Amore In Terra - Carol Vaness/Dennis O'Neill/Anton Rosner

Customer Reviews:

Viva Vaness: Her Greatest Roles On Record.......2005-10-06

This recording showcases soprano Carol Vaness'greatest roles in compelling arias from Donizetti's Anna Bolena, Verdi's Traviata, Otello and Trovatore. The roles of Anna Bolena, Violetta, Desdemona, Lady Macbeth and Leonora (and not featured here- Puccin's Tosca) are doubtless her greatest roles. On stage, Carol Vaness did indeed resemble Maria Callas but she had a powerful and electrifying style all her own which won her fame and critical acclaim worldwide. This recording luckily finds her in her vocal prime. It is now that her voice is losing its radiant lustre. But here, she is captured in glorious voice and technical musical brilliance. She is passionate and raging in the final aria from Donizetti's Anna Bolena "Coppia Iniquia" and this interpretation has echoes of Calla's portrayal. I wholly support the other review on this and other points. Her Violetta from Traviata was apparently met with opposition and challenges. It was a role she sang at the Met but was told was not in her league. Carol Vaness is the most recent example of lyrico-spinto in other words a soprano with a big, juicy voice and dramatic thrust, quite like the vocal range of Leontyne Price, who sang the roles Vaness took on- Tosca, Lady Macbeth and Leonora. It is just as fair to liken Vaness' voice to Leontyne's voice, though of course both sopranos have distinctive differences. Carol Vaness is also a champion of old, rare works. She sang in Albeniz'opera Merlin in a production that is available on DVD. She also sang in Mozart's Idomeneo and in Verdi's obscure opera Arnoldo. Without a doubt, this recording is her all-time best work and any fan should rush to order it. It's highly affordable, too. Cheap, even. And the recording is terrific.

Carol Vaness In All Her Glory: A Great Album For Opera Fans.......2005-05-16

I just bought this recording and I am still blown away, Carol Vaness' voice still echoing in my ears and in my mind. What a sensation she must be to see in person on the stage. I have never had the pleasure. On this recording album, recorded in the 90's, we are treated to great opera in the dramatic and bel canto tradition- Donizetti and Verdi. While Verdi broke away from bel canto later on in his career as composer, he was deeply influenced by the sheer tonal beauty and glory that was to be found in the works of the masters- Bellini and Donizetti. Bel Canto, if sung and performed right, is supremely dramatic. It's a night of absolute drama. This is the case with Donizetti's Ana Bolena, the story of Anne Boylen and her beheading by the infamous Henry the 8th. Carol Vaness sings the finale to this great opera- Anne Boylen's Mad Scene. "Coppia Iniquia", the final aria, is a difficult, taxing dramatic piece for any soprano taking on this role. Maria Callas, as always, is hailed as a fine interpreter of this role, but other singers made the role equally as thrilling through sheer will power and artistry -Joan Sutherland and Beverly Sills. But Vaness! My God, she is on fire, she is raging, she is fighting to live, she is bemoaning he fate in such an incredibly dramatic and vocal manner that it blows you away. She's got a big, rich, full sound with beautiful and even plangent sound. Not surprisingly, Carol Vaness, who looked a bit like Maria Callas (as did Teresa Stratas) sings the heck out of most of the roles Callas performed - Violetta, Lady Macbeth, and Leonora. Lady Macbeth's Mad Scene is a tour de force at the hands, or should I say in the vocal chords, of Miss Vaness. Just listen to the eerie, almost melancholy manner in which she sings "Una Macchia e que tuttora"- she makes the aria sound beautiful and strange, like Lady Macbeth must look as she sleepwalks. And the way she sings the line "maledetta". Just listen to it. It's sheer artistry. She joins the ranks of the great Lady Macbeths that were Callas and Rysanek. As Leonora in Il Trovatore, she is a force of nature and she is easily the equal of Leontyne Price. This album should hook you into opera and of course Carol Vaness.

Vaness in her prime.......2001-12-03

This cd was recorded in the early 1990's, when Carol Vaness was at her prime vocally. The Donizetti selection is Anna Bolena's final "Mad scene." This is the only Donizetti selection in this recording, with the rest being from the operas of Giuseppe Verdi.

Vocally and dramatically, Vaness was in splendid form in this recording, although the legato lines could have been better sustained with a stronger breath support.

The selections from Anna Bolena and Il Trovatore are stunning, with beautiful floated pianissimi and strong top notes. Vaness' darkish soprano (so wonderfully suited to Mozart), was employed intelligently and with great dramatic intensity throughout this cd. Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking scene is incredible in the way Ms. Vaness employed the darker overtones of her voice to convey the character's madness and emotional unraveling; alas, she did not take the final high D flat, but her singing of this aria is quite breathtaking and a wonderful document of what Ms. Vaness could do at her best. Her singing of the selections from La Traviata is equally wonderful and expressive, especially the scena "E strano." She opted not to take the optional high E flat at the end of "Sempre libera," and her "Willow Song" from Otello is missing some of the floated quality one hears in Tebaldi or Caballe, but other than these minor quibbles, this CD is a must for any fan of Ms. Vaness.

The conducting, from Roberto Abbado, is acceptable, though not exceptional. The chorus in Il Trovatore's "Miserere" is painfully slow, lacking the dramatic intensity of the scene, and the tempi employed in "Sempre libera" were at times a tad too sluggish.

Nonetheless, get this CD (look around the net if you can't find one) if you are a fan of Ms. Vaness, for it is a wonderful souvenir of her artistry.

Customer Reviews:

Enivrez-vous.......2005-07-27

The park, some laughs, red wine, light dress, "regards complices", short breath, soft and sweet talks to the ear, "lit a baldaquin" and... Marin Marais/PK.
You are ready to experience an unforgettable moment...the ecstasy is not far. A total refinement.

Superb........2001-11-26

The less said about this disc, the better. As a Gramophone
reviewer put it: I am lost in admiration. Buy it and you will see.( and hear)

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Sweet Catatonia!
Funny

Mulder and Scully Ep
Catatonia
Manufacturer: Crown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000G6BC
Release Date: 1998-03-18

Tracks:

Mulder and Scully
No Stone Unturned
Mantra for the Lost
Mulder and Scully (The Ex-Files)

Album Description

Japanese compilation featuring hits & B-sides from varioussingles by the acclaimed British indie pop/ rock group. 10tracks total: 'Mulder And Scully' (Album Version), 'RoadRage' (Radio Edit), 'Jump Or Be Sane', 'No Stone Unturned','Mantra For The Lost', 'I'm Cured', 'Blow The MillenniumPt.2', 'I Am The Mob' (Luca Brasi Mix), 'Mulder And Scully'(The Ex Files) and 'Road Rage' (Ghia). Standard jewel case.1998 Blanco Y Negro release.

Album Details

Japanese Exclusive EP Compiling B-sides of Several European Singles.

Customer Reviews:

Sweet Catatonia!.......2000-05-26

"International Velvet" with just the original tracks was fabulous but with the bonus live stuff it's even better! Highly, highly recommended. Ms. Matthews has a wonderful, albeit odd, voice the works so well with the lyrics and the music.

Funny.......1999-02-13

I heard a few songs from the cd, and even though I am a fulltime X-Phile it is easy to say thats pathetic!!! I think that its funny though, and David did an excellent job of stayin sexy (as usual)!!

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Música en Tiempos de Velásquez

Manufacturer: Glossa
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025YNA
Release Date: 1996-01-01

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Live - On the Way
John Mulder
Manufacturer: NarroWay Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000LY4BAK

Product Description

Tracks are: 1. I Will Sing 2. Space For God 3. A Better Way 4. Father's House 5. Sunday At 6 6. Loved By You 7. Gethsemane 8. The Denial 9. Only God's Love 10. God Will Listen To You 11. I Will Be Here 12. The Narrow Door 13. Take It To The Lord 14. The Fact Of The Matter 15. The Healing Starts Here 16. Livin' In His Light 17. Do You Really Know Jesus 18. Still The Storms 19. Share The Joy 20. M.D.

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Portrait

Manufacturer: Canal Grande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DQI9
Release Date: 1992-01-01

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Portrait

Manufacturer: Channel Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006M60
Release Date: 1993-08-19

Benda - Romeo und Julie / Hermann Breuer

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Benda - Romeo und Julie / Hermann Breuer

Manufacturer: Canterino
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DD4S
Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt: Ov - Landes SO Thuringen-Gotha/Hermann Breuer
Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt: Auch Sie Verstummt - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt: Vielleicht, Verlome Ruh - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt: Wer Kommt? - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt: Ehrlichkeit - Marisca Mulder
Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt: Umarme Mich - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt: Hoff Und Liebe! - Joachim Keuper
Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt: Lieb Und Hoffnung! - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Erster Akt, Duett: Ja, Der Lerche - Joachim Keuper/Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Ach, Endlich Schloss - Marisca Mulder
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Himmel! Ihr Vater! - Marisca Mulder
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Schweres Amt - Andreas Nack
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Kommst Du, Meine Tochter? - Andreas Nack
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Fordre Deiner Tochter Leben - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Eitle Worte - Andreas Nack
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Ich Dein Vater - Andreas Nack
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Gott! - Marisca Mulder
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt, Duett: Hat Noch Ein Paar - Claudia Taha/Marisca Mulder
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Fort, Laura, Fort! - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Ihn Wieder Zu Sehn - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Heil Dir, Meine Tochter! - Theo Pfeifer
Romeo Und Julie, Zweiter Akt: Sanft Schlummern Soll Ich - Claudia Taha

Tracks:

Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Vokalsolisten - Leipziger Vokalsolisten/Hermann Breuer
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt, Duett: Ach Meine - Andreas Nack
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Mit Diesen - Marisca Mulder
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Dritter Akt: Im Grabe Wohnt - Leipziger Vokalsolisten/Hermann Breuer
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Dritter Akt: Francesco! - Joachim Keuper
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Dritter Akt: Oh, Meine Julie! - Joachim Keuper
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Dritter Akt: Romeo! - Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Dritter Akt:, Duett: Beste! Du Lebst! - Joachim Keuper/Claudia Taha
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Dritter Akt: Ihre Stimmen! - Theo Pfeifer
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Dritter Akt: Auf! Unter... - Theo Pfeifer/Leipiger Vokalsolisten/Hermann Breuer
Romeo Und Julie, Dritter Akt: Dritter Akt: Applaus - Georg Anton Benda

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Straight ahead pop rock with impressive beat!!
This CD is awesome
Not What You Think

Mulder & Scully
Catatonia
Manufacturer: Alex
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007WP4
Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

Mulder and Scully
No Stone Unturned
Mantra for the Lost
Mulder and Scully (The Ex-Files)

Album Description

Second single taken from their album 'International Velvet'.It's backed with 'No Stone Unturned', 'Mantra For The Lost'and 'Mulder And Scully' (The Ex-Files). Digipak. A Blanco YNegro release.

Album Details

Tracks: Title, No Stone Unturned, Mantra for the Lost, Title (Mix by Paul Jones).

Customer Reviews:

Straight ahead pop rock with impressive beat!!.......1998-09-14

Cerys Matthews Welsh accent has an extreme effect in this song with its hypnotic chorus in Catatonia's Mulder and Scully. I personally have been counting the days untill I could get my hands on this CD, ever since I heard this song in Ireland. If you like Garbage or other techno beats with a little european twist, THEN YOU WILL DEFINETLY WANT TO GIVE THIS BAND A TRY!

This CD is awesome.......1998-09-07

I love this CD....it's the best. I just wish I didn't have had to wait for it...

Not What You Think.......1998-08-25

I know when I first saw the name of this song, I thought, "Ohhhhhhhh cheeeeeesy !!!"

But the words "Mulder" and "Scully" only serve to provide a cool lyrical snatch; "Things are getting strange, I'm starting to worry. This could be a case for Mulder and Scully ..."

And aside from that, the song is a joyous celebration of love-gone-wrong, not some cheap homage to our TV heroes.

It's GREAT.

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