A Window to the Soul

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About the Artist
Scott began composing classical-romantic music at eight years of age. Currently a student in the field of medicine, he believes that healing occurs not only from the effects of proven medicines and technology, but also from the mind and the soul. He embraces the idea that a healthy mind and soul bring about a healthy and whole person. He feels that enlightening music can serve to heal, as well as soothe and stimulate the mind.

Album Description
Scott Hastings illustrates his unique talent and versatility to both compose and perform a collection of original classical piano music. "A Window to the Soul" with it's bold yet refreshing original works, is a rare find for both old and young romantic music lovers everywhere. From gentle, rolling melodies to sweeping, grandiose movements, the rich sound of classical solo piano is sure to provide many hours of pure relaxing pleasure. Relax, dim the lights, kick off your shoes and escape to the beautiful soothing sounds of original pieces including "Morning Meditation" and "The Reunification" or the passionate, mentally stimulating works of "Tsunami in C" or "Through a Glass, Darkly."

A Window to the Soul, Music, Scott Hastings, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Int'l & World Music
Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
  • Top Shelf
  • TERRIFIC CD'S
  • Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
  • Great Compilation!
 Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
  12. Seasons Of Love-
  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
  14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
Dowland - The Collected Works / The Consort of Musicke, Rooley
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A musical treasure-box
  • a beautiful journey into melancholy
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John Dowland , Anthony Rooley , Emma Kirkby , Christopher Wilson , The Consort of Musicke , Colin Tilney , Anthony Bailes , Jakob Lindberg , Nigel North , Glenda Simpson , Peter Holman , and John Donne
Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B000004CYV
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. First Booke Of Songes: I. Unquiet Thoughts
  2. First Booke Of Songes: II. Who Ever Thinks Or Hopes Of Love
  3. First Booke Of Songes: III. My Thoughts Are Wing'd With Hopes
  4. First Booke Of Songes: IV. If My Complaints Could Passions Move
  5. First Booke Of Songes: V. Can She Excuse My Wrongs
  6. First Booke Of Songes: VI. Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
  7. First Booke Of Songes: VII. Dear, If You Change
  8. First Booke Of Songes: VIII. Burst Fourth My Tears
  9. First Booke Of Songes: IX. Go Crystal Tears
  10. First Booke Of Songes: X. Think'st Thou Then By Thy Feigning
  11. First Booke Of Songes: XI. Come Away, Come Sweet Love
  12. First Booke Of Songes: XII. Rest Awhile, You Cruel Cares
  13. First Booke Of Songes: XIII. Sleep, Wayward Thoughts
  14. First Booke Of Songes: XIV. All Ye, Whom Love Or Fortune Hath Betray'd
  15. First Booke Of Songes: XV. Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
  16. First Booke Of Songes: XVI. Would My Conceit
  17. First Booke Of Songes: XVII. Come Again: Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
  18. First Booke Of Songes: XVIII. His Golden Locks
  19. First Booke Of Songes: XIX. Awake, Sweet Love
  20. First Booke Of Songes: XX. Come, Heavy Sleep
  21. First Booke Of Songes: XXI. Away With These Self-Loving Lads

Tracks:

  1. Second Booke Of Songs: I. I Saw My Lady Weep
  2. Second Booke Of Songs: II. Flow My Tears
  3. Second Booke Of Songs: III. Sorrow, Stay
  4. Second Booke Of Songs: IV. Die Not Before Thy Day
  5. Second Booke Of Songs: V. Mourn, Mourn, Day Is With Darkness Fled
  6. Second Booke Of Songs: VI. Time's Eldest Son
  7. Second Booke Of Songs: VII. Then Sit Thee Down
  8. Second Booke Of Songs: VIII. When Others Sing Venite
  9. Second Booke Of Songs: IX. Praise Blindness Eyes
  10. Second Booke Of Songs: X. O Sweet Woods
  11. Second Booke Of Songs: XI. If Floods Of Tears
  12. Second Booke Of Songs: XII. Fine Knacks For Ladies
  13. Second Booke Of Songs: XIII. Now Cease My Wand'ring Eyes
  14. Second Booke Of Songs: XIV. Come Ye Heavy States Of Night
  15. Second Booke Of Songs: XV. White As Lilies Was Her Face
  16. Second Booke Of Songs: XVI. Woeful Heart
  17. Second Booke Of Songs: XVII. A Shepherd In A Shade
  18. Second Booke Of Songs: XVIII. Faction That Ever Dwells
  19. Second Booke Of Songs: XIX. Shall I Sue
  20. Second Booke Of Songs: XX. Toss Not My Soul
  21. Second Booke Of Songs: XXI. Clear Or Cloudy
  22. Second Booke Of Songs: XXII. Humour Say What Mak'st Thou Here

Tracks:

  1. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: I. Farewell, Too Fair
  2. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: II. Time Stands Still
  3. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: III. Behold A Wonder Here
  4. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IV. Daphne Was Not So Chaste
  5. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: V. Me, Me, And None But Me
  6. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VI. When Phoebus First Did Daphne Love
  7. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VII. Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst Find
  8. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VIII. Flow Not So Fast, Ye Fountains
  9. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IX. What If I Never Speed?
  10. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: X. Love Stood Amazed
  11. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XI. Lend Your Ears To My Sorrow
  12. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XII. By A Fountain Where I Lay
  13. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIII. O What Hath Overwrought
  14. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIV. Farewell, Unkind
  15. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XV. Weep You No More, Sad Fountains
  16. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVI. Fie On This Feigning!
  17. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVII. I Must Complain
  18. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVIII. It Was A Time When Silly Bees
  19. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIX. The Lowest Trees Have Tops
  20. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XX. What Poor Astronomers Are They
  21. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XXI. Come When I Call

Tracks:

  1. A Pilgrimes Solace: I. Disdain Me Still
  2. A Pilgrimes Solace: II. Sweet Stay Awhile
  3. A Pilgrimes Solace: III. To Ask For All Thy Love
  4. A Pilgrimes Solace: IV. Love, Those Beams That Breed
  5. A Pilgrimes Solace: V. Shall I Strive Wih Words To Move?
  6. A Pilgrimes Solace: VI. Were Every Thought An Eye
  7. A Pilgrimes Solace: VII. Stay, Time, Awhile Thy Flying
  8. A Pilgrimes Solace: VIII. Tell Me, True Love
  9. A Pilgrimes Solace: IX. Go Nightly Cares
  10. A Pilgrimes Solace: X. From Silent Night
  11. A Pilgrimes Solace: XI. Lasso vita mia
  12. A Pilgrimes Solace: XII. In This Trembling Shadow Cast
  13. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIII. If That A Sinner's Sights
  14. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIV. Thou Mighty God
  15. A Pilgrimes Solace: XV. When David's Life
  16. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVI. When The Poor Cripple

Tracks:

  1. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVII. Where Sin Sore Wounding
  2. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVIII. My Heart And Tongue Were Twins
  3. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIX. Up Merry Mates
  4. A Pilgrimes Solace: XX. Welcome Black Night
  5. A Pilgrimes Solace: XXI. Cease, Cease These False Sports
  6. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Lachrimae Pavane
  7. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can Shee
  8. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana
  9. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: The Frogge
  10. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Frog's Galliard
  11. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavana And Galiarda
  12. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana Lachrymae
  13. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can She Excuse
  14. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavion Solus cum sola
  15. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Dowland's Almayne
  16. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Piper's Paven And Galliard
  17. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavan Lachrymae

Tracks:

  1. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: I. The Lamentation Of A Sinner
  2. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: II. Domine ne in furore
  3. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: III. Miserere mei Deus
  4. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: IV. The Humble Suit Of A Sinner
  5. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: V. The Humble Complaint Of A Sinner
  6. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VI. De profundis
  7. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VII. Domine exaudi
  8. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae
  9. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae
  10. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Gementes
  11. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Tristes
  12. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Coactae
  13. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Amantis
  14. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Verae
  15. Lachrimae: Mr. John Langton's Pavan
  16. Lachrimae: Mr. Nicholas Gryffith His Galiard
  17. Lachrimae: Sir John Souch His Galiard
  18. Lachrimae: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens
  19. Lachrimae: Mr. Giles Hobies Galiard
  20. Lachrimae: The King Of Denmark's Galiard
  21. Lachrimae: Sir Henry Umpton's Funerall
  22. Lachrimae: Mr. Henry Noell His Galiard
  23. Lachrimae: The Earl Of Essex Galiard
  24. Lachrimae: Mr. Bucton His Galiard
  25. Lachrimae: Mr. George Whitehead His Almand
  26. Lachrimae: Captain Digorie Piper His Galiard
  27. Lachrimae: Mr. Thomas Collier His Galiard
  28. Lachrimae: Mrs. Nichols Almand

Tracks:

  1. Sacred Songs: Sorrow, Come!
  2. Sacred Songs: I Shame At Mine Unworthiness
  3. Sacred Songs: An Heart That's Broken And Contrite
  4. Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
  5. Psalms: Psalm 38: Put Me Not To Rebuke O Lord
  6. Psalms: Psalm 130: Lord To Thee I Make My Moan
  7. Psalms: Psalm 104: My Soul Praise The Lord
  8. Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
  9. Psalms: Psalm 134: Behold And Have Regard
  10. A Prayer For The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty
  11. Instrumental Music: Solus cum sola pavan
  12. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
  13. Instrumental Music: Galliard
  14. Instrumental Music: Pipers Pavan
  15. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
  16. Instrumental Music: Lady Rich Galliard
  17. Instrumental Music: Earl Of Essex Galliard
  18. Instrumental Music: If My Complaints
  19. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae Doolande
  20. Instrumental Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home
  21. Instrumental Music: My Lord Chamberlaine His Galliard
  22. Instrumental Music: Comagain
  23. Instrumental Music: Pavan Lachrymae
  24. Instrumental Music: Sorrow Stay

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Preludium
  2. Lute Music: Lachrimae
  3. Lute Music: Can She Excuse
  4. Lute Music: Dr. Case's Pavan
  5. Lute Music: Melancholy Galliard
  6. Lute Music: Sir John Smith, His Almain
  7. Lute Music: Fantasia
  8. Lute Music: A Dream
  9. Lute Music: Almain
  10. Lute Music: The Queen's Galliard
  11. Lute Music: Coranto
  12. Lute Music: Resolution
  13. Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux Galliard
  14. Lute Music: Almain
  15. Lute Music: Mr. Dowland's MIdnight
  16. Lute Music: Fantasia
  17. Lute Music: Loth To Depart
  18. Lute Music: The Most Sacred Queen Elizabeth, Her Galliard
  19. Lute Music: The Earl Of Essex, His Galliard
  20. Lute Music: Pavan
  21. Lute Music: John Dowland's Galliard
  22. Lute Music: Aloe
  23. Lute Music: The Lady Clifton's Spirit
  24. Lute Music: What If A Day
  25. Lute Music: Mr. Giles Hobie's Galliard
  26. Lute Music: Come Away (Song arrangement)
  27. Lute Music: Galliard
  28. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Lachrimae (Basic Version)
  2. Lute Music: Galliard To Lachrimae
  3. Lute Music: [Jig]
  4. Lute Music: Galliard On 'Wasingham'
  5. Lute Music: Complaint (Ballad Setting)
  6. Lute Music: Mignarda (Galliard)
  7. Lute Music: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens (Pavan)
  8. Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
  9. Lute Music: A Fancy (Fantasia)
  10. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
  11. Lute Music: Piper's Pavan
  12. Lute Music: Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard
  13. Lute Music: Lady Laiton's Almain
  14. Lute Music: Dowland's Galliard
  15. Lute Music: Dowland's First Galliard
  16. Lute Music: Tarleton's Jig
  17. Lute Music: Walsingham (ballad Setting)
  18. Lute Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home (Ballad Setting)
  19. Lute Music: Sir Henry Guilforde, His Almain
  20. Lute Music: Pavan (Related To 'Lachrimae')
  21. Lute Music: Mr. Langton's Galliard
  22. Lute Music: Mrs. Clifton's Almain
  23. Lute Music: Galliard
  24. Lute Music: Lady Hunsdon's Puffe (Almain)
  25. Lute Music: Galliard
  26. Lute Music: Go From My Window (Ballad Setting)
  27. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Pavana Johan Douland
  2. Lute Music: Mrs. Brigide Fleetwood's Pavan (Solus sine sola)
  3. Lute Music: La mia Barbara
  4. Lute Music: Sir Henry Umpton's Funeral (Pavan)
  5. Lute Music: Lachrimae
  6. Lute Music: Farewell Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)
  7. Lute Music: Farewell (On The 'In Nomine' Theme)
  8. Lute Music: The King of Denmark's Galliard
  9. Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux's Jig
  10. Lute Music: Mrs. Nichol's Almain
  11. Lute Music: Galliard
  12. Lute Music: Lord Strang's March
  13. Lute Music: Mrs. Winter's Jump
  14. Lute Music: Can She Excuse (Galliard)
  15. Lute Music: The Shoemaker's Wife, A Toy
  16. Lute Music: Mrs. Norrish's Delight
  17. Lute Music: Galliard
  18. Lute Music: Mrs. White's Thing (Almain)
  19. Lute Music: Mrs. White's Nothing
  20. Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
  21. Lute Music: Solus cum sola
  22. Lute Music: The Lord Viscount Lisle, His Galliard
  23. Lute Music: Orlando Sleepeth (Ballad Setting)
  24. Lute Music: Robin (Ballad Setting)
  25. Lute Music: Galliard (On A Galliard By Daniel Bacheler)
  26. Lute Music: Forlorn Hope Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: The Lady Russell's Pavan
  2. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
  3. Lute Music: Sir John Langton's Pavan
  4. Lute Music: Earl Of Derby, His Galliard
  5. Lute Music: A Coy Toy
  6. Lute Music: Fortune My Foe
  7. Lute Music: [Almain]
  8. Lute Music: Mr. Knight's Galliard
  9. Lute Music: Sir John Souch His Galliard
  10. Lute Music: Tarletone's Riserrectione
  11. Lute Music: The Lady Rich, Her Galliard
  12. Consort Music: Lachrimae Pavan
  13. Consort Music: Can She Excuse Galliard
  14. Consort Music: Captain Piper's Pavan And Galliard
  15. Consort Music: The Frog Galliard
  16. Consort Music: Round Battell Galliard
  17. Consort Music: Fortune My Foe
  18. Consort Music: Dowland's First Galliard
  19. Consort Music: Katherine Darcie's Galliard
  20. Consort Music: Tarleton's Jigge
  21. Consort Music: Almain a 2
  22. Consort Music: Mistress Nichols Almain a 2
  23. Fullsack And Hildebrandt: Auserlesener Paduanen und Galliarden: Susanna Fair (Galliard)
  24. Haussmann: Rest von polnischen und andern Tanzen: Mistress Nichols Alman a 5
  25. Opusculum: Mr. John Langton Pavan And Galliard
  26. Opusculum: La mia Barbara Pavan and Galliard
  27. Opusculum: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae Pavan and Galliard

Tracks:

  1. Consort Music: Mistress NIchols Almain
  2. Consort Music: Volta a 4 ('Ioh. Douland')
  3. Consort Music: Were Every Thought an Eye
  4. Consort Music: Lady If You So Spite Me
  5. Consort Music: Pavan a 4
  6. A Musicall Banquet: I. My Heavy Sprite (Anthony Holborne)
  7. A Musicall Banquet: II. Change Thy Mind Since She Doth Change (Richard Martin)
  8. A Musicall Banquet: III. O Eyes, Leave Off Your Weeping (Robert Hales)
  9. A Musicall Banquet: IV. Go, My Flock, Go Get You Hence (Anon.)
  10. A Musicall Banquet: V. O Dear Life, When Shall It Be? (Anon.)
  11. A Musicall Banquet: VI. To Plead My Faith (Daniel Bacheler)
  12. A Musicall Banquet: VII. In A Grove Most Rich Of Shade (Guillaume Tessier)
  13. A Musicall Banquet: VIII. Far From Triumphing Court
  14. A Musicall Banquet: IX. Lady, If You So Spite Me
  15. A Musicall Banquet: X. In Darkness Let Me Dwell
  16. A Musicall Banquet: XI. Si le parler et le silence (Pierre Guedron)
  17. A Musicall Banquet: XII. Ce penser qui sans fin tirannise ma vie (Pierre Guedron)
  18. A Musicall Banquet: XIII. Vous que le Bonheur rappelle (Pierre Guedron)
  19. A Musicall Banquet: XIV. Passava Amor su arco desarmado (Anon. Spanish)
  20. A Musicall Banquet: XV. Sta notte mi sognava (Anon. Italian)
  21. A Musicall Banquet: XVI. Vuestros ojos tienen d'Amor (Anon. Spanish)
  22. A Musicall Banquet: XVII. Se di farmi morire (Domenico Maria Megli)
  23. A Musicall Banquet: XVIII. Dovro dunque morire? (Giulio Caccini)
  24. A Musicall Banquet: XIX. Amarilli mia bella (Giulio Caccini)
  25. A Musicall Banquet: XX. O bella piu (Anon, Italian)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A musical treasure-box.......2006-09-10

Both the music and this actual product are masterpieces. John Dowland's collected works here - covering 12 compact discs - exhibit the depth and power of this composer, a composer who many now regard as suffering from clinical depression. I doubt that the issue of the diagnosis of Dowland's depression can ever be settled, however, it is certainly obvious from his music, so completely on display here, that he was a man with very dark depths and corners in his mind. Dowland's various manifestations and "takes" on his own tune, "Flow my tears"/"Lachrimae" are here. This tune has haunted me ever since I first heard it when I was a child. It seems to sum up Dowland's feelings - at least Dowland seems to have thought so.

The First, Second, Third and Fourth Bookes of Songes, A Musicall Banquet, the keyboard transcriptions, all the lute music, consort music are here and virtually everything else written or supposedly written by John Dowland. Anthony Rooley and The Consort of Musicke perform this music with style and feeling throughout. This 12 CD set is something of a monument to the ensemble - I only wish they'd finished their collection of Monteverdi madrigals, which was equally good (La Venexiana are currently doing a magnificent job of recording all Monteverdi's books of madrigals for the GLOSSA label).

This is an expensive set, however, you will probably never need to buy another John Dowland CD again after buying and listening to this collection.

I bought this CD set on a mild Summer evening of 1998 and listened to it while sitting in my sun room - which a glorious orange sunset in progress, and a glass of wine. It brought back so many memories.

5 out of 5 stars a beautiful journey into melancholy.......2001-06-15

I'm amazed at how many people tend to associate John Dowland's music with a tragic sense of drama. While no doubt this is art highly based on sadness, the "tragic" sense of it is more a legacy from the Romantic period. During the Renaissance, however, sadness was undestood as a very aesthetic way of approaching life. That is also the reason why Shakespeare's tragedies appear more sophisticated than his comedies.

Dowland, a contemporary of Shakespeare, discovered that meditating on a sad theme is, at the same time, a way of discovering a special beauty that we tend to avoid (maybe because of the "tragic" heritage of the Romantics). So, in the end, meditating on sadness is an uplifting experience! This box set is a journey into melancholy that includes songs, chamber music, pieces for lute, some rare sacred music and -as a highlight- Dowland's beautiful collection of seven pieces for viola which he called "Lachrimae" (Tears).
Window to the Soul
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excelente!!!
  • ASIA BUT NOT ASIA...
  • the heart and soul of Asia
 Window to the Soul
GPS
Manufacturer: InsideOutMusic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000HWXRDI
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

  1. Window to the Soul
  2. New Jerusalem
  3. Heaven Can Wait
  4. Written on the Wind
  5. I Believe in Yesterday
  6. Objector
  7. All My Life
  8. Gold
  9. Since You've Been Gone
  10. Taken Dreams
  11. Making Of [Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excelente!!!.......2007-04-10

Yo he sido fanatico siempre de Asia, mas aun cuando llego John Paine, me parece que le dio la fuerza que le faltaba al grupo. Ahora en este nuevo proyecto de Paine, me parece que logro hacer un excelente trabajo junto a los otros miembros de la banda. Ojala sigan juntos y puedan grabar unos cuantos discos mas...

5 out of 5 stars ASIA BUT NOT ASIA..........2006-09-26

I am so pleased to be one of the first here to review GPS.

I've been a HUGE fan of all the John Payne era ASIA music. (Never really a fan of the Wetton era ASIA music.) Imagine my surprise and disgust when it appeared on the Asia website several months ago that ARCHITECT OF TIME had been shelved. Seemed the original Asia had been reformed. Maybe that's good for so many Asia fans, but it was not good for me. I feel in love with John Payne's voice on AQUA and have been in love with it ever since. Mr. Payne's singing is dynamic, fresh, powerful.

Ever since word surfaced about the forming of GPS, I've been on pins and needles to get their debut CD. But in a way it's not really a debut, is it, as these musical geniuses have been around a long time and involved with Asia. GPS has been the only CD in my CD player for over a week now and I'm sure it will remain in there for some time to come. Simply put... it's brilliant. It's amazing. In my opinion, it's bound to be bigger than Asia!

WINDOW TO THE SOUL: From the beginning of the song (with John Payne's altered voice slowly evolving into his real voice) this is a powerful song. Very emotional.

NEW JERUSALEM: This is one of the best songs on the CD. The message is powerful, emotional, and so fitting for the world today. WE CAN MAKE THIS KINGDOM COME NOT BY SWORD, NOT BY GUN. Could easily have been an Asia song. 8 minutes long, this is a true power ballad.

HEAVEN CAN WAIT: Another excellent song on the CD for sure. So Asia-like. It reminds of TIME TO GO HOME from Aura. John Payne and crew are music writing geniuses.

WRITTEN ON THE WIND: From the opening chords, this one gives you chills. Over six minutes long, the lyrics and the music are powerful. Probably the best song on the CD by far.

I BELIEVE IN YESTERDAY: Doesn't sound Asia-ish to me at all. Probably a GPS original. Fantastic.

THE OBJECTOR: If there is a song on the album I like the least, this is it. But hey, there has to a favorite song and a least favorite song on every CD, right? Still enjoyable, though, possibly Asia-ish.

ALL MY LIFE: What can I say about this beauty other than the musical portions are touching and John's voice is amazing?

GOLD: I would guess this is a song that evolved from ARCHITECTS OF TIME. Very powerful, excellent lyrics, excellent harmony.

SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE: Definitely one that reminds me of John Payne era Asia songs. This song helps take away the sting that Payne and Downes are no longer creating genius music together.

TAKEN DREAMS: An excellent ending to the this CD. Another power ballad, definitely not Asia.

As a fan, I can't help but to compare these songs to Asia. After all, Johne Payne and Asia created 5 gorgeous albums together. But John Payne IS Asia, so of course his follow-up band will be compared. But GPS can stand on it's own with or without comparisions. Nearly all of the songs are 5 minutes or longer and each one of them are power ballads in their own right. This is an ambitious album, and I only hope that John can step out of the shadow of Asia and make GPS into another superstar band.

Nowhere on this album am I disappointed. Every time I listen to it, I hear something new and exciting. These men have a strong future in store for them.

(My only question is... I read one review else where that said some of these songs had been carried over from ARCHITECTS OF TIME. Wow, I want to know which songs!)

4 out of 5 stars the heart and soul of Asia.......2006-09-26

I don't think anyone was really surprised when Geoff Downes, unable to resist the lure of an easy payday and the chance to play some bigger venues again, announced plans to reunite the original Asia lineup. We all knew it was coming; it was just a matter of when. Of course this meant that longtime vocalist John Payne, who was a key member of Asia for more than a decade, was essentially kicked to the curb. This was a real shame, considering Payne had a large role in a string of terrific studio albums that helped define Asia's current sound.

Fortunately, Payne was not content to remain on the sidelines. Instead he and fellow Asia bandmates Guthrie Govan and Jay Schellan would embark on a new musical venture called GPS. Added to the mix is Ryo Okumoto of Spock's Beard fame, one of progressive rock's finest keyboardists. Window to the Soul is GPS's debut album.

If you enjoyed the Payne-era Asia albums, you're going to love Window to the Soul. The songs on this album are a natural extension of the material Payne has been writing over the past several years, so similarities to Asia are simply unavoidable. Some of the pop sensibility that Geoff Downes brought to the table are missing, but Window to the Soul is still a powerful and melodic AOR album with plenty of progressive elements. Payne has such a warm and emotional vocal style that the songs seem to go straight to your heart. You don't just hear his songs, you feel them. The guitar and keyboard solos are every bit as powerful, and enhance the way these songs resonate with the listener. There's not a weak moment on the album, but songs like Heaven Can Wait, Written on the Wind, and Since You've Been Gone stand out as some of the Window to the Soul's better tracks.

I don't begrudge the original Asia lineup their success with this reunion tour; I just hate to think that this absolute gem of an album by an important former Asia member is going to go unnoticed by the band's fans. It is as good as, if not better than, anything Asia has released in a long time (except perhaps Aqua, which is still my favorite).
Shakespeare's Musick (Songs & Dances from Shakespeare's Plays) / Pickett, Musicians of the Globe
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent argument for watching Shakespeare's plays
  • Elizabethan Surprise!
 Shakespeare's Musick (Songs & Dances from Shakespeare's Plays) / Pickett, Musicians of the Globe
John Dowland , William Byrd , John Wilson , Giles Farnaby , Robert Jones , Anonymous , Robert Johnson , Thomas Morley , Philip Pickett , Rachel Elliott , Meredith Hall , Musician of the Globe , Libby Crabtree , Jacob Heringman , Rosalind Waters , Gary Cooper , Roderick Williams , Joanne Lunn , and William Shakespeare
Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

CourantesCourantes | Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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LuteLute | Instruments | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000041KP
Release Date: 1997-07-15

Tracks:

  1. Pieces For Broken Consort: Hollis Berrie
  2. Pieces For Broken Consort: Daphne
  3. Pieces For Broken Consort: My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
  4. Pieces For Broken Consort: Tickle My Toe
  5. As You Like It: It Was A Lover And His Lass
  6. Kemp's Jig
  7. Strophe 1: Measure For Measure: Take, O Take Those Lips Away
  8. Bonny Sweet Robin
  9. Twelfth Night: Farewell, Dear Love
  10. Tarletones Riserrectione
  11. Henry IV Part 2: Hold, Lingel, Hold
  12. Hamlet IV:5 (Ophelia): How Should I Your True Love Know
  13. Walsingham
  14. The Winter's Tale: Get You Hence
  15. La Coranto
  16. La Coranto
  17. Cymbeline II: 3: Hark, Hark! The Lark
  18. The First book Of Consort Lessons: La Volta
  19. The First book Of Consort Lessons: La Volta
  20. Othello IV: 3: The Poor Soul Sat Sighing (The Willow Song)
  21. Robin
  22. Twelfh Night: O Mistress Mine
  23. O Mistris Mine
  24. The Tempest: Full Fathom Five
  25. The Tempest: Where the Bee Sucks, There I Suck I
  26. The First book Of Consort Lessons: Can She Excuse (John Dowland?)
  27. The First book Of Consort Lessons: Go From My Window ( Richard Alison)
  28. Shakespeare's Musick - The Musicians Of The Globe

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Excellent argument for watching Shakespeare's plays.......2005-11-29

'Shakespeare's Musick' by Musicians of the Globe, lead by Philip Pickett is, like a similar recording, 'Songs and Dances from Shakespeare' by The Broadside Band' is a very nice recreation of what you would have heard at the Globe Theatre in London during or after the performances of Will Shakespeare's plays. I will also say that I believe it is just a bit better than the alternative recording if only for it's fewer 'Hey Nonnie Nonnies'. But, both recordings are not the best you can find of Renaissance music. Compared to excellent recordings of Renaissance dances and liturgical music, these seem to suffer from being out of context.

These are well worth the listen, but they will probably not set your toes to tapping as you might to performances by, for example, the Renaissance specialist band Piffaro.

5 out of 5 stars Elizabethan Surprise!.......2000-02-12

If someone had asked me before I listened to the music provided on this CD if I liked English music of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, I would have wrinkled my nose and said a resounding "Yuck!" I came across "Shakespeare's Musick" quite by accident at the local library. I was working on a project dealing with William Shakespeare and decided to take this CD home to see if it would fit into my theme. From the very first song to the very last, Philip Pickett and the Musicians of the Globe had me captivated. The sound is pure and lively and takes the listener on a ride that transcends time. It certainly made this listener a convert! I am now purchasing "Shakespeare's Musick" to add to my own collection and would highly recommend its addition to anyone elses. It will open your ears to a whole other world of sound -- sound that not only tickles the fancy, but enchants the soul.
O Sweet Love: Songs by Dowland & Byrd
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sweet Love hath climbed its mountain peak
  • O sweet disc
  • Montreal Countertenor Shines
  • Loved this disc
  • Beautiful Byrd
 O Sweet Love: Songs by Dowland & Byrd

Manufacturer: Atma Classique
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Byrd, WilliamByrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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GroundsGrounds | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
VariationsVariations | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
LuteLute | Instruments | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005B677
Release Date: 2001-04-10

Tracks:

  1. Ye Sacred Muses! - Daniel Taylor
  2. A Fancy - Stephen Stubbs
  3. Shall I Strive With Words To Move? - Daniel Taylor/Stephen Stubbs
  4. Fortune - Les Voix Humaines
  5. Blame I Confess - Daniel Taylor
  6. Go From My Window - Stephen Stubbs
  7. Say, Love, If Ever Though Didst Find - Daniel Taylor/Stephen Stubbs
  8. My Lord Willoughby's Welcome Home - Stephen Stubbs
  9. Come To Me Grief For Ever - Daniel Taylor/Stephen Stubbs
  10. The Bells - Les Voix Humaines
  11. Ah Silly Soul - Daniel Taylor
  12. The Carman's Whistle - Les Voix Humaines
  13. Lady Hunsdon's Puffe - Stephen Stubbs
  14. Come Again - Daniel Taylor/Stephen Stubbs
  15. Tregian's Ground - Les Voix Humaines

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sweet Love hath climbed its mountain peak.......2006-05-11

There are some performers whose recordings are instantly slotted into the "must have" section of a collector's mind. The sweet-as-mead voice and high intelligence of Canadian countertenor Daniel Taylor make him one of these performers.

Daniel Taylor's voice is like a map that is elegantly and sensitively written, expressive and colourful, its lines and lineaments portraying to the highest degree the geography of music itself. This is no accident - it is an achievement which less intellectually gifted singers can rarely attain (and even then, only by following to the nth degree the careful and minute work of someone who DOES have this particular approach to the music). And when it is a unique interpretation, fresh every time and yet containing similar elements every time, the listener can but sigh with pleasure and bliss, thanking God in His kindness that He has given such a singer to grace the earth.

Dowland's and Byrd's songs are among my favourite in the entire oeuvre. I adore performing them; I adore listening to them. I do demand more when I listen than a pretty tone. Pretty tones are easily come by. I want... I want to hear the poetry of the words in the music. I want to hear each word given a pearl-like placing in the phrase. I want to hear the phrases caress like silk the very texture of the air.

This recording performs exactly that. It is deeply satisfying, very beautiful, and demonstrative of Daniel Taylor's most excellent technique. (I cannot fathom the criticism in one of the previous reviews, in which the reviewer complains of Mr Taylor's technique, speaking of flaws which I have not heard. Either I am peculiarly insensitive to these flaws, or - more likely, since I'm a critical (in the best sense of the word!) listener of music as well as being both a performer and teacher of singing - these flaws exist with as little validity as the oft-vaunted single-footed monsters drawn on Renaissance maps. In other words... they do not exist.)

Beautiful, beautiful singing. Very highly recommended indeed.

5 out of 5 stars O sweet disc.......2004-05-10

I feel that is a beautifully planned disc of stunning performances.

5 out of 5 stars Montreal Countertenor Shines.......2003-04-05

You have got to...
You need to...
You must...
You will never be the same after you...
FIND THIS DISC.

His performance of "Shall I strive with words to move" sums it
all up. TOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL.

5 out of 5 stars Loved this disc.......2003-04-02

What fortune to find this first-rate disc by a singer I was, until yesterday, unfamiliar with. I adored this program and especially the magical intertwining of Taylor's voice with the gambas. Dowland never sounded more sorrowful and Byrd never more
cared for. Do not walk......run and buy this disc.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Byrd.......2003-03-29

Here is a disc that must be included in any serious early-music
collector's library. Young Daniel Taylor's pure, angelic voice is sensitively supported by the gamba duo and Stephen Stubbs. Taylor's perfect intonation and thoughtful word-painting are a gift to us all.
Window to the Soul
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • JOHN PAYNE & GPS deliver an album of powerful, passionate Prog-Rock & AOR. One of the finest releases of 2006.
  • GPS Breaks Away From The ASIA Stigma
  • Yancie Kidd (Doctor of Audiology)
  • Jawdropping greatness
  • Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
 Window to the Soul
GPS
Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GPI39E
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

  1. Window To The Soul
  2. New Jerusalem
  3. Heaven Can Wait
  4. Written On The Wind
  5. I Believe In Yesterday
  6. The Objector
  7. All My Life
  8. Gold
  9. Since You've Been Gone
  10. Taken Dreams

Album Description

John Payne, former head of the progressive melodic rock flagship Asia, did magic with albums such as Aqua and Aria, both of which are considered milestones in the world of sophisticated rock music. Now, with Window To The Soul, Payne celebrates and enjoys a stunning kick-off with the GPS debut, leaving no questions unsaid with regard to song writing and production. Payne recruited the talents of SpockÂ's BeardÂ's keyboard wizard Ryo Okumoto to ensure the fullest from this new and exciting project. Window To The Soul is classic melodic prog rock with influences from the 70Â's and contemporary sounds; real ear candy for music lovers!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars JOHN PAYNE & GPS deliver an album of powerful, passionate Prog-Rock & AOR. One of the finest releases of 2006. .......2007-04-30

As most reading this review will probably already know, "Window To the Soul" is the debut album from GPS, a band born out of the ashes of (the latter-day incarnation of) rock supergroup ASIA - featuring ex-Asia members John Payne (lead vocals, bass), Guthrie Govan (guitar)and Jay Schellen (drums), joined by new keyboard player Ryo Okumoto (Spock's Beard). Now, just to give you an idea of the perspective from which I am writting this review...Like many, I was extremely disappointed when the news first came across the Asiaworld website that Geoff Downes and John Payne had disolved their creative relationship, with Downes leaving to participate in a reunion tour with the original Asia line-up. While I enjoyed the original Asia band back in their heyday, I must say that over the years I have come to heavily prefer the John Payne-era. In fact, I believe Payne, with his soulful voice and thoughtful lyrics, gave the band a creative shot in the arm at a time when they could have just as easily turned into an irrelevant nostalgia act. Between 1994 and 2006 I saw the Payne-led Asia in concert five times, looked-forward to each new CD upon its release, met most of the band members, and even helped to arrange one of their acoustic "Asia Across America" dates. So, you could say I am something of a fanatic for Payne-era Asia. While others are certainly free to disagree, I honestly believe that Asia produced their most creative, progressive, and diverse music with Payne at the healm - with "Aura" and "Silent Nation" standing as the best albums of their career...So, how does the new band, GPS, stack up against the best work of Asia??? Incredibly well, I'm happy to report - but this is a band that, thankfully, does more than simply live up to past glories. While several of the recognizable hallmarks of Payne-era Asia are evident throughout this album, there are also some new elements to the sound that help to give GPS their own identity as a band. For one, many of the the song structures are much more progressive & dynamic - with several "epic" pieces clocking in the 8 to 10 minute range. The instrumental breaks are, likewise, more nusanced and complex. There is also a heavier, more agressive side to some of the music, but thankfully the heavy bits are infused with a strong sense of melody and song-craft, and never devolve into the annoying heavy metal "shreading" that weighs down the work of some of GPS' Inside Out labelmates. As for the indivdual performances - John Payne's distinctive voice is, as usual, quite stunning on this album, and his performances are full of passion, humanity, and (quite often) some aggressive grit! Payne's bass work also seems much more prominant in this new band. Drummer Jay Schellen (also known for his work with prog bands World Trade and Conspiracy) turns in some of his most impressive work to date, and helps add a lot of dynamic thunder to the arrangements. Guthrie Govan gets much more room to stretch out as a soloist than he did on the "Silent Nation" or "America" CDs, and his dexterious (but melodic) fret-work adds vibrant color to every track. Not being much of a Spock's Beard fan, I was initially worried about how Ryo Okumoto might fit into this band - but I now must admit he does an EXCELLENT job here! Ryo does not try to mimic Geoff Downes style at all, but brings a slightly more experimental, quirky keyboard sound to the band (just one more thing that helps to give GPS a distinct identity apart from Asia.) Ryo has some impressive solo spots throughout the album, and proves that he is indeed the right man for the job! Lyrically, this album continues Payne's exploration of spiritual and moral themes (see "New Jerusalem", "Written On the Wind", and the title track)- as well as continuing the tradition of powerful anti-war sentiments that have been a running-thread through nearly every Asia album ("The Objector" tells the story of a young conscientious objector who is forced onto the battlefield against his will and is tragically killed.) There are also a few standard rock & roll "relationship" lyrics ("Since You've Been Gone", "Gold"), but Payne is such an interesting writer that even his lighter fare has a strong emotional undertone. As for picking favorite songs; this is a bit difficult as I literally love every track on the album. But if I was hard-pressed, I would say that "New Jerusalem" and "Taken Dreams" are two tracks that nicely sum up everything that is great about this band...In closing, while the sudden disbanding of Payne-era Asia was unfortunate, I'm very glad to see that Payne, Govan, and Schellen have continued together to create some of the most creative, challenging music of their careers, rather than heading in a more commercially "safe" direction. As for the original Asia reunion??? Well, to put things in perspective, the newest song in their concert set list is from 1983! Let Downes and company have their nostalgia tours - but it's GPS that I choose to support with my time and money. All in all, "Window To the Soul" is a must for fans of John Payne, and also highly recommended to general Progeressive Rock/AOR fans.

5 out of 5 stars GPS Breaks Away From The ASIA Stigma.......2007-02-01

With impressive writing and production, the CD reveals the insights of John Payne, Guthrie Govan & Jay Schellen's unique deminsion in musical talent. Nothing is overdone in the track listing. Each track promotes new ideas, story telling and emotion. Ryo Okumoto gives a touch of his "master-keyboard" skills to give each track an added boost.

This bands starting issue was a dire attempt at separating itself from there old "ASIA" lineup and stereotype. The album does well in making waves in giving the band their own unique style.

A GREAT job by the new band!

D. R. Quintana, Film Producer

This is a MUST BUY for any pre Payne-Era ASIA fan!

5 out of 5 stars Yancie Kidd (Doctor of Audiology).......2006-12-30

As an audiologist, I know sound. This is a great album from John Payne and company. It has cemented my feelings that the reason I have enjoyed the Payne-Era Asia so much is because of John Payne. Buy it, your ears will thank you!

5 out of 5 stars Jawdropping greatness.......2006-11-12

I was said to see the Geoff Downes chase the money, but he is a legend and is entitiled. But back to this disk. This is John Payne and compnay at their best. I see great things for this band, I just hope they tour the USA, Massachusetts area. John delivers a stellar performance as does every other memeber of the band. I hope John takes this band to the next level which I know he can. I can be reached at = s_bush_1969@yahoo.com
if you want to comment on my review. I believe in Yesterday is my favorite song from the disc. I have played this disc at least 15 times and still love every moment of it. I hope you enjoy as much as I do.

1 out of 5 stars Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..........2006-11-06

"All My Life"...you could torture someone by making them listen to this album for the rest of their life! Every corny 80's "progressive" (contradiction of terms?)cliche is here for your listening displeasure. There's a reason I don't own a single Asia album beyond the first two. I've read all the other reviews and I'm scratching my head wondering what it is about this vocalist that everyone that's bothered to review this album enjoys so much! NO DIRECTION! It's a shame to see grown men flounder about musically while the original member is off doing a "reunion" tour to reconfirm his 15 minutes of fame. I tried to be unbiased while listening to this cd and had to suppress my gag reaction to almost every song here. Please gentlemen, don't take this personally. You've been led down the "this is what progressive rock sounds like" path for way too long! It's NOT your fault. The songs on this album sound like they were written around the MTV era that made Asia so popular (I've heard THIS before!). Shame on anyone that even tries to compare this vocalist (what's his name?) to John Wetton! He sounds like a bad Ronnie James Dio clone! The internet has exposed me to SO many bands I would have never heard before. Pick up anything by Porcupine Tree or Frost's "Milliontown" Ciao!
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