Marco Polo - The Journey

On this CD:

1. Saltarello
Composed by Unspecified
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

2. Lamento di Tristano et la Rotta
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

3. Plousioi Epthohefsan
Composed by Byzantine Chant
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

4. Se hymnoumen
Composed by Byzantine Chant
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

5. Axion Esti
Composed by Byzantine Chant
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

6. Eis hagios
Composed by Byzantine Chant
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

7. Soma Christou
Composed by Byzantine Chant
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

8. Ela Thee, girl song of Cyprus
Composed by Greek Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

9. Mas or Clidonas, girl song of Cyprus
Composed by Greek Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

10. Oniro/Girl's Dream, girl song of Cyprus
Composed by Greek Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

11. Persian-Arabian Dances
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

12. Mongolian melodie "Blue Mountains"
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

13. Entrance Hymn for the Emperor, Chinese ceremonial music
Composed by Chinese Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

14. Lanq tour sha (Waves washing the beach), Chinese ceremonial music
Composed by Chinese Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

15. Nan jinn gong (Entering the Palace), Chinese ceremonial music
Composed by Chinese Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

16. Ghaetta (An Istampita) (14th cent.)
Composed by Italian Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

17. Saltarello 2
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

18. Manafredina e Rotta
Composed by Italian Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

19. Trotto, dance for instrumental ensemble
Composed by Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

20. Laude Novella
Composed by Italian Anonymous
Performed by Ensemble Renaissance

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Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?
  • Absolutely Exquisite
  • Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!
  • Better Every Time
  • Fabulous CD
 Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone

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ASIN: B0002YCVXI
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

  1. The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe
  2. The Mission: The Falls
  3. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Playing Love from The Legend of 1900
  4. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Nostalgia from Cinema Paradiso
  5. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Looking for You (Love Theme) from Cinema Paradiso
  6. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Malena (Main theme)
  7. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Remembering (Ricordare)*
  8. Sergio Leone Suite: Deborah's Theme from Once Upon A Time In America
  9. Sergio Leone Suite: Cockeye's Song from Once Upon a Time in America
  10. Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in America
  11. Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in the West
  12. Sergio Leone Suite: Ecstasy of Gold from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
  13. Brian DePalma Suite: Main Theme from Casualities of War
  14. Brian DePalma Suite: Death Theme from The Untouchables
  15. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Journey from Moses
  16. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Theme from Moses
  17. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme from Marco Polo
  18. The Lady Caliph: Dinner
  19. The Lady Caliph: Nocturne

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Ennio Morricone is well-known to moviegoers. His soundtracks for The Mission, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in America, Cinema Paradiso, and others are invariably warmly melodic and superbly suited to the films they grace. They not only add atmosphere; they help tell the story. For this CD Morricone has created new orchestrations for many of his scores, adding a solo cello part for the indefatigable Yo-Yo Ma, whose musical curiosity seems to be endless. Outside the films, these pieces tend to be lovely melodies, mostly pretty sentimental stuff, and, in the best way, gorgeous aural wallpaper. The most moving are the two selections from The Mission, but fans of Morricone's music will find plenty to enjoy here. Ma's playing, as always, is exquisite---warm, deeply felt (given the circumstances), and entirely idiomatic within the context. Perhaps not quite for the classical music lover, but an affectionate reworking of music by an important film composer. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?.......2007-06-02

I never thought Yo-Yo Ma would do Gabriel's Oboe (Track 1) from THE MISSION justice, but I was wrong. There's a pureness to this version that makes it easier casual listening than the version(s) on the soundtrack CD itself. So no matter how much I love the theatrical "largeness" of the Original Soundtrack (not to mention the full choir), this is the version I grab for the CD player/iPod/whatever.

My two other recommendations are Main Theme from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (Track 11) and Ecstasy of Gold from THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY (Track 12). I suggest playing these consecutively as a single medley. Track 11 *WILL* bring tears to the manliest among us --particularly if you remember in the movie where Sergio Leone pulls the camera up to reveal the town rising.

I get the feeling "hardcore" classical fans would dismiss movie scores as commercial work. I truly believe Ennio Morricone transcends that. Even moreso than, say, John Williams, and on a different plane than a Danny Elfman. And I can't say more about the emotion Yo-Yo Ma brings to the table than what's already been discussed.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Exquisite.......2007-05-15

The combination of Morricone and Ma is pure perfection. This CD fills my heart with so much joy that I could just cry. I listen to it almost daily and have given it away as a gift to my loved ones. I am captivated by their incredible talents, and I know you will be too.

4 out of 5 stars Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!.......2007-05-13

Having recently succumbed to Yo Yo Ma after a longtime love of Ennio Marricone I was excited to get this CD from Amazon. It is superb! All of the songs had to be recrafted by Morricone to suit Yo Yo Ma but it is a great listen as you sonically travel down memory lane through some of Maestro Moricone's musical marvels. "Gabriel's Oboe" from "The Mission" now becomes "Gabriel's Cello." I laugh as Yo Yo Ma bows his brains out on the "Ecstacy of Gold' from "The Good,The Bad, and The Ugly." I recommend this to all Yo Yo Ma and Morricone fans...a great listen. Soothing after a hard day!

5 out of 5 stars Better Every Time.......2007-05-09

This CD gets better with every listening. It was a great purchase.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous CD.......2007-05-07

I love Morricone and this CD has some of the best versions of my favorite pieces. I have ordered several as gifts for friends.
Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
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  • He is .....speechless
  • The DualDisc
  • Essential Collection of Ennio Morricone Music Performed by Yo-Yo Ma
 Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
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ASIN: B0006718A8
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

  1. The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe
  2. The Mission: The Falls
  3. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Playing Love from The Legend of 1900
  4. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Nostalgia from Cinema Paradiso
  5. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Looking for You (Love Theme) from Cinema Paradiso
  6. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Malena (Main theme)
  7. Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Remembering (Ricordare)
  8. Sergio Leone Suite: Deborah's Theme from Once Upon A Time In America
  9. Sergio Leone Suite: Cockeye's Song from Once Upon a Time in America
  10. Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in America
  11. Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in the West
  12. Sergio Leone Suite: Ecstasy of Gold from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
  13. Brian DePalma Suite: Main Theme from Casualities of War
  14. Brian DePalma Suite: Death Theme from The Untouchables
  15. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Journey from Moses
  16. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Theme from Moses
  17. Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme from Marco Polo
  18. The Lady Caliph: Dinner
  19. The Lady Caliph: Nocturne

Album Description

CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album

DVD SIDE: * Entire album in 5.1 Surround Sound and enhanced LPCM Stereo * 11-minute behind-the-scenes video of the making of the album * Four short films (8 minutes) by USC film students, inspired by and featuring tracks from the album * Discography This disc is intended to play on standard DVD and CD players. May not play on a limited number of models.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars He is .....speechless.......2007-02-15

You can not go wrong with ANY of his Album. I am now collecting ALL of them since my first CD which was a surprise gift to me, I just fall in love. I do Yoga everyday, and fitness work out everyday. I love listening to his CDs whenever to focus my vision, emotion, and relaxes my body. I also like to cook a nice meal while playing his CDs. I wish he was not married! ha ha.

5 out of 5 stars The DualDisc.......2005-10-20

Enough others have talked about the music presented on this disc. It's good - very good - and a testament to the musicians presenting it. Plenty more reviews available for the standard version. This review is of the DualDisc.

Dualdiscs are a relatively new piece of technology - a CD on one side, DVD on the other, and offer a number of advantages, as well as a few problems. The CD side does not conform to the "redbook" CD standard, and as such cannot be played on all CD players (this is a side effect of the thickness of the DualDisc). I've seen estimates ranging from 2% to 30% incompatibility, so be aware of this. The CD side seems to be especially problematic in computer DVD drives, so if you're purchasing a DualDisc and intending to rip the material to mp3, try to borrow a disc first to check that it will work correctly. Also, the extra thickness and double sided nature of the discs means you shouldn't use them in slot loading CD players like most car stereos or multi-disc juke boxes. All that said, I haven't had problems playing the CD side of any of my DualDiscs.
The DVD side is the same standard as normal DVDs, and can be played on any DVD player or drive. This offers slightly higher quality stereo playback (although I defy anyone to hear the difference) and often Dolby 5.1 playback, as well as an opportunity for extras.

On this DualDisc, the music is presented with a number of student films which are hardly worth the time to view, and a film of Yo-Yo Ma and Ennio Morricone talking about each other - the sort of gushing that would perhaps better be kept in private. If you do not have and do not expect ever to own a system capable of 5.1 playback, I would not recommend purchasing this DualDisc. But if you have 5.1 playback, it is a revalation. The difference between stereo and 5.1 is like night and day. The sound become more open, immersive, and defined. The rear channels are not overused - most of the time you'll be hard pressed to hear them at all - but take them away and you notice their absense. Sparingly, they are used to provide an aural backdrop such as the use of choir, and each time the effect is stunning. It's hard to put a finger on precisely why the 5.1 mix sounds so much better, but it more alive, involving, and emotive, and very, very worth the premium required to buy the DualDisc version of this album.

DualDiscs are, for the most part, a waste of time if they only contain stereo tracks or if you can't play back in 5.1. If you have a home theater, then buy this disc and enjoy a masterful soundscape and experience.

5 out of 5 stars Essential Collection of Ennio Morricone Music Performed by Yo-Yo Ma.......2005-10-06

When Ennio Morricone & Yo-Yo Ma met at the Oscars in 2001 (Morricone nominated for Malena; Ma performing on the Oscar winning score to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) they both shared great interest in teaming up together. Three years later this album came to fruition. A stunning compilation of Morricone's music, newly orchestrated for Ma's cello.

The music is, as always exceptional from Morricone, ranging from the rich and spiritual 'The Mission', to the idiosyncratic genius of 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly'. Morricone has in places significantly altered the music to accommodate the cello. Yo-Yo Ma's supreme command over his instrument combines with an excellent performance of the Roma Sinfonietta under Morricone's baton.

The album starts with a brief suite from 'The Mission'. In Gabriel's Oboe (surely one of the most beautiful pieces of music written), Ma weaves his cello throughout the piece in spectacular fashion. The cello starts playing the melody, giving way to the oboe, and then plays in countermelody - breathtaking stuff.

The suite for the films of Giuseppe Tornatore starts off with the exquisite, 'Playing Love' from 'The Legend Of 1900'. Morricone's regular pianist, Gilda Butta, plays splendidly throughout the beautiful track. Other highlights include the nostalgic 'Cinema Paradiso' (one of Morricone's best), and the gorgeous theme from 'Malena'.

Many people became familiar with Morricone through his music from Sergio Leone's legendary films. Morricone had an unprecedented freedom to write the music for those films, often writing the themes before the film had even been shot. The haunting music from 'Once Upon A Time In America' is almost overwhelming in sheer emotion. Yo-Yo Ma's performance of 'Cockeye's Song' is outstanding. The main theme from 'Once Upon A Time In The West is played without the usual solo soprano part, instead replaced by the cello. The most unusual choice of music included on the album is 'The Ecstasy Of Gold' from 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly'. I was unsure how Morricone could make it work for the cello but he certainly does. This piece of music is drastically altered from its original form but Morricone keeps the spirit of the piece intact. It is a breathtaking track, surely one of, if not Morricone's best.

Next up is a short suite of music from the films of Brian DePalma. The main theme from 'Casualties Of War' is played without the choir. The 'Death Theme' form 'The Untouchables' features a sad and touching piece of music played beautifully by Ma, his cello replacing the sax in the original piece.

The album is rounded off with two suites of music that may be obscure to some listeners, but are equal in quality to the rest of the music that has come before hand. 'Moses' and 'Marco Polo' are featured first. 'Marco Polo' contains one of Morricone's best themes, magnificent; highly memorable. The album ends with two beautiful tracks from 'The Lady Caliph'.

The album is beautifully presented with many pictures and quotes of the composer and performer. This version of this excellent compilation features a Dual Disc. One side of the disc contains the album playable on most Audio CD players. On the other side the album is a DVD. The complete album is presented in a 5.1 Dolby Digital surround mix. It sounds outstanding, providing a far better listen for those with the capability. The DVD includes exclusive footage of the two legendary musicians talking together and recording the music. This disc also features four short films set to the music.

This is really an exceptional compilation of great music. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It comes as an excellent introduction to the music of both musicians and is also a satisfying listen to their fans.
Three CD Box Set
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    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000AV1N7I
    Release Date: 2004-11-02

    Product Description

    Disc 1- CLASSIC YO-YO Disc 2- SOUL OF TANGO Disc 3- PLAYS ENNIO MARRICONE
    Marco Polo - The Journey
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        Marco "Polo" Cecere
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        ASIN: B000MKZ6SE
        Release Date: 2007-01-22

        Tracks:

        1. Love Is Sunshine (Marco Electro House Mix)
        2. Feel In Paradise (Marco "Polo" Cecere Electrorock Mix)
        3. Puro Prazer (Marco Jetclub Mix)
        4. Vida De Samba (Piano Jetlag Mix)
        5. Let Me Feel You (Marco "Polo" Cecere Electro Vox Mix)
        6. Love Machine (Marco "Polo" Cecere Jetclub Mix)
        7. Liberty Lines (Marco "Polo" Cecere Jet Original Mix)
        8. Tribal Fable (Jetlag Mix)
        9. Let Me Feel You (Marco Tribal Mix)
        10. Living Just Enough (Marco Jetribal Mix)
        11. Love Is Sunshine (Marco "Polo" Cecere Ext Vocal Mix)
        12. Vida De Samba (Marco "Polo" Cecere Electro Mix)
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        • An Appealing Addinsell Collection
        		 British Light Music: Richard Addinsell

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        5 out of 5 stars An Appealing Addinsell Collection.......2001-01-23

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