Checkmate [Clean]

1. Thug Nigga

2. Stuntastic

3. Floss Kings

4. Return of the Baby Gangsta

5. High Beamin'

6. It's Hot in the Hood

7. Loud Pipes

8. What's Crackin'?

9. Respect My Mind

10. Classic Soldiers

11. Checkmate

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Checkmate [Clean]

Average customer rating: Dont king him just yet (3 and 1/2 stars) Too many tracks B.G. Gon Stay Real Really good album Downright scary but creative.

Checkmate BG Manufacturer: Cash Money ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: It's All on U, Vol. 2 It's All on U, Vol. 1 Chopper City Tha G-Code Guerrilla Warfare ASIN: B000050HO4 Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Big Tymers
2. To My People
3. Gun Slinger
4. U Know How We Do
5. What's That Smell
6. This N__Die
7. Change The World
8. Tyma Talkin'
9. Hennessy & XTC
10. Tyma Talkin'
11. Press One
12. Jungle
13. I Know
14. Bounce With Me
15. Get In Line
16. Run With My Chopper
17. Tyma Talkin'
18. Problems
19. Ah Ha...
20. He Used 2 Be A Man

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A teenage heroin addict, B.G.'s always had stories to tell, dating back to his first album, True Story, which he recorded when he was just 11. Nevertheless, B.G. ascended to fame with "Bling Bling," a love song to ostentation that epitomized his label, Cash Money Records, at its peak: unchecked excess in lieu of dark thug anthems. Those were the good times, and there was nary a hater in sight. Apparently, times are getting harder 'round Cash Money Boulevard, as reflected by B.G.'s latest, Checkmate. Gone are the epic tales of jewelry and cars, the promises of helicopter rides and fellatio. As Cash Money president Bryan "Baby" Williams says on the album's intro: "This lil dude rap about sunflower seeds, and somebody got killed; he rapped about stunting, and somebody got killed; he rapped about babymamas, and somebody got killed." That said, here the Baby Gangsta gets back to doing the killing himself. On "Gun Slinger," over a wicked pan-flute arrangement, he promises to "bust hollows like Cupid bust arrows," leaving "your family grieving, saying 'Amazing Grace'." He's no kinder on "What's That Smell," warning, "When it come down to you and me, it won't be me." On "Bounce with Me," he even indicts the bling economy: "Tie your family up / They all on the floor, nigga / By all means, whatever it takes to get green, I do, 'cause I wanna bling." Even when he was celebrating excess, B.G. conveyed arrogance with an easy, slurred drawl. Back to recounting tales of the danger zone, his tenor evokes even more gravitas, which results in a set of songs that are compelling and occasionally downright scary. In Cash Money parlance, this album is a risk, and completely forsakes the formula that's earned the label hit upon hit. But perhaps the clique is prescient, merely the first to recognize that hip-hop's Platinum Age is coming to a close, and that the streets are as real as ever. --Jon Caramanica

Customer Reviews:

Dont king him just yet (3 and 1/2 stars).......2007-07-20

This album was BG's last album on Cash Money before he broke camp. Now you know when somebody leaves a label, they usually make a bad album before they leave(Think Project English). This album is not bad but it does have some suspect moments on it. Gunslinger is good and his team up with Lil Wayne on U Know How We Do was cool. What's That Smell with Turk is great even though that hook is hilarious. BG is not bad at telling stories and that is evidenced in This N**** Die and He Used 2 Be A Man(the deepest song he's made which talks about so-called tough guys who get tossed up by punks in prison). Change The World with The Hot Boys is an earnest attempt at a positive song and its also a highlight track. The fishy moments: his first single I Know with Lil Wayne was lukewarm even with the dope beat by Mannie Fresh. Hennesey & XTC with Big Tymers is trash enough to make people who do X quit immediately. Press One is boring. Bounce With Me has a tight beat but BG's rhymes on it were unenthusiatic. Problems is plain ol' weak and so is the kickoff track To My People. Get In Line with Juvenile is also suspect. The rest of the album is no problem and those Mannie Fresh skits were funny as hell(especially the first Tyma Talkin skit). Bottom Line: While Checkmate is not BG's best work(that would be Heart Of The Streetz Vol.1) its far from his worst work(undeniably Life After Cash Money is). It has good qualities as well as its fair share of bad qualities. All in all its still worth checking out. Standout Tracks: GUNSLINGER, U KNOW HOW WE DO, WHATS THAT SMELL, THIS N**** DIE, CHANGE THE WORLD, JUNGLE, RUN WITH MY CHOPPER, AH HA and HE USED 2 BE A MAN.

Too many tracks.......2006-01-11

I know its now the style to have 20+ tracks,when is the last time you acctually listened to a whole 20 tracks?
I guess its better for a consumer, but not good for a critic.
Checkmate is still a classic though.

B.G. Gon Stay Real.......2005-09-16

Dis cd came out right befo Cash Money almost fell off for tryin too much commercial $@#!. Dis cd harder than Choppa City In The Ghetto but it got slept on. It definately a classic doe. GO GET IT!!!

Really good album.......2005-08-24

This is a really good album, but for B.G. it's kind of average. This album has a really violent style, which is good because it suits B.G. My favourite songs are "To My People", "Gun Slinger", "This N***a Die", "Change The World", "Hennesy & XTC", "I Know", "Problems" & "Ah Ha".

Downright scary but creative........2003-11-14

B.G. achieved a certain amount of commercial success with his platinum album Chopper City in the Ghetto. It's follow-up Checmate is a completely different album. Tose looking for flashy cuts like "Bling Bling" might be slightly dissapointed. The album is perhaps the grimiest I have heard in a long time and it is not intended for the faint hearted.
With beats that don't reach for commercial acceptance coupled with B.G.'S dark and blatant rhymes, this album is a novelty as far as Cash Money albums go. Tracks like "Gun Slinger" and "Problems" are often quite frightening. However, Gizzle is succesful when adopting the not-so-violent approach on cuts like "Press One" and"U know how we do".
Quite simply, Checkmate is the best album released from the Cash Money camp in a while. Warning:This album aint for everybody!

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Checkmate Joe Pass with Jimmy Rowles Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Duo Sessions The Peacocks Blues for Two We'll Be Together Again Northsea Nights ASIN: B00000605M Release Date: 1998-05-06

Tracks:

1. What's Your Story, Morning Glory?
2. So Rare
3. As Long As I Live
4. Marouita
5. Stardust
6. We'll Be Together Again
7. Can't We Be Friends
8. 'Deed I Do
9. 'Tis Autumn
10. God Bless The Child

Average customer rating: Sheer Brilliance

Checkmate / Rhythm in Motion John WilliamsJohn Williams , and Various Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mancini Soundtracks Collection: Charade/Experiment in Terror ASIN: B000FLX42A

Product Description

Film Score Monthly brings to CD more outstanding early work from the legendary John Williams: the classic "crime jazz" soundtrack to Checkmate plus the big-band showtunes collection Rhythm in Motion, both dating from 1961, when the composer was known as "Johnny" Williams. John Williams began his career as a Hollywood pianist, performing in the Columbia Pictures orchestra and on various projects like Henry Mancini's Peter Gunn. Williams moved into composing primarily on television, before his eventual reign as the most successful feature film composer of modern times. Checkmate -- a crime thriller series in the tradition of Peter Gunn -- was both Williams's first series as primary theme and episode composer, and his first album as a featured artist for Columbia Records. These two vintage Columbia LPs are remastered from the original stereo master tapes for sterling sound quality. (The LPs at the time were meant to show off first-rate stereo imaging.) The booklet features a lengthy essay by Williams expert Jeff Eldridge, including new insight from original LP producer Jim Harbert. Checkmate Original Music From the CBS-TV Show Theme From Checkmate 2:14 The Isolated Pawn 3:25 Cyanide Touch 2:37 Far Out Place 3:29 Hassle in the Castle 2:30 En Passant 2:36 The Black Knight 2:22 Fireside Eyes 3:12 The Bishop's Retreat 3:13 Queen's Sacrifice 3:17 Shy Youth 2:40 The King Swings 2:42 Rhythm in Motion Fascinatin' Rhythm 2:47 The Varsity Drag 2:44 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 3:09 Let's Do It 2:49 Put on a Happy Face 2:12 Whatever Lola Wants 3:42 Johnny One Note 2:14 An Occasional Man 3:22 My Heart Belongs to Daddy 3:15 Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries 2:54 Sunny Disposish 2:24 Buckle Down Winsocki 2:58

Customer Reviews:

Sheer Brilliance.......2006-06-11

First off, I gotta admit I bought this limited edition cd on the strength of "Rhythm in Motion" alone. I've been waiting for this one for decades and it is simply one of my favorite albums of all time. I'd never listened to the Checkmate soundtrack before, or even watched the series for that matter, so this is just a new added treasure for me.

This is an outstanding production from Sony BMG. The thick booklet includes interesting commentary about the early career of Johnny (now John) Williams, some photos, complete album cover and liner replications as well as complete player personnel listings (not available on the previous Rhythm in Motion) and analyses of each tune. The musicians are the same basically for both records and feature such outstanding cats as Conrad Gozzo, Pete Candoli, Vince de Rosa, Ted Nash, Gene Cipriano, Jimmy Rowles, Joe Mondragon and Shelly Manne. On "Rhythm", John's father and brother do outstanding work on percussion. The remastered sound of both records is excellent and as sharp as the day it was recorded.

Checkmate follows a more or less standard approach to murder-mystery scoring ala perhaps Henry Mancini. But Williams infuses much color in his own concept, making this a truly wonderful listening experience. Some of my favorites are the opening theme as well as "Hassle in the Castle" with its debt to Mancini, and the loping "The Bishop's Retreat."

"Rhythm in Motion" comes at you with all the subtlety of a 12 gauge shotgun. Opening with a rousing "Fasctinatin' Rhythm" it doesn't let down one iota with the concluding "Buckle Down Winsocki." Truly brilliant writing and playing throughout and not one ballad in the mix either. Despite all the percussive fireworks creating sheer pandemonium, there is narry a wasted or ill thought out note or "ching" anywhere. It all makes sense and adds up to one of the most joyous listening experiences for big band/percussion enthusiasts (who like a good measure of humor) imaginable. No small measure to this album's success must be given to Hall of Fame drummer Shelly Manne who fuses all the tricky ensembles with his usual brilliance and execution. This album may be a bit too much for regular listeners but for those with true musical inclinations, it's sheer heaven on earth. The fact that this album didn't sell well during it's initial release does not detract one iota from its musical value.

Everyone knows of John Williams importance in the world of film scoring and Checkmate and Rhythm attest to his early brilliance. And I just can't imagine that Williams has lost nostalgia for these early efforts.
But don't mess around folks, this cd is limited to only 1000 issues and it's already down to 999!

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Tribute to Madam Manufacturer: White Line ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005NUOJ Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Checkmate: Prologue - The Players
2. Checkmate: Dance Of The Red Pawns
3. Checkmate: Dance Of The Four Knights
4. Checkmate: Entry Of The Black Queen
5. Checkmate: The Red Knight's Mazurka
6. Checkmate: Ceremony Of The Red Bishops
7. Checkmate: Entry Of The Red Castles
8. Checkmate: Entry Of The Red King And Queen
9. Checkmate: The Attack
10. Checkmate: The Duel
11. Checkmate: The Black Queen Dances
12. Checkmate: Finale - Checkmate
13. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 1 Allegro Assai
14. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 2 Vivace
15. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 3 Tempo Di Gavotta
16. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 4 Menuetto
17. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 5 Adagio
18. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 2 Allegro
19. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 3 No: 1 Vivace
20. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 3 No: 2 Allegro Ma Non Troppo
21. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 4 No: 1 Andante
22. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 4 No: 2 Allegro
23. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 4 No: 3 Andante
24. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 4 No: 4 Vivace
25. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 5 Ov - Larghetto
26. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 5 No: 1 Allegro
27. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 5 No: 2 Pondoroso
28. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 5 No: 3 Bouree
29. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 No: 1 Balletto Grazioso
30. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 No: 2 Gavot
31. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 No: 3 Jigg
32. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 Finale - Adagio
33. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 Finale - Menuetto

Tracks:

1. The Rake's Progress: Prld
2. The Rake's Progress: The Reception
3. The Rake's Progress: The Dancing Lesson (Menuetto Galante)
4. The Rake's Progress: The Orgy (Rondo)
5. The Rake's Progress: The Faithful Girl (Loure)
6. The Rake's Progress: The Gambling Den (Gigue)
7. The Rake's Progress: Outside The Prison Gates (Saraband)
8. The Rake's Progress: The Mad House (Quod Libet)
9. The Haunted Ballroom: Scene 1
10. The Haunted Ballroom: Interlude
11. The Haunted Ballroom: Scene 2
12. The Haunted Ballroom: Scene 3

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Centenary Collection Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Arnold | Arnold, Malcolm | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Delius, Frederick | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Finzi, Gerald | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tippett | Tippett, Michael | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Warlock | Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sinfonia | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Royal Liverpool Philharmonic | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000241DS Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. Sun Dance ('Wand Of Youth' Ste No.1, Op.1a No.4) - RPO/Lawrance Collingwood
2. Marigold - Richard Rodney Bennett
3. Saint Nicolas: 2. The Birth Of Nicolas - Robert Tear/Bruce Russell/Andrew Davis/Ian Hare
4. Str Qt 'In Gloucestershire' (No.3): II. Fairly Quick, But Always Rhythmical - Britten Qt
5. Sym No.1 in A flat, Op.55: IV. Allegro Molto (Exc) - LPO/Sir Adrian Boult
6. Troilus And Cressida, Act II: From Isle to Isle Chill Waters (Exc) - Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf/Richard Lewis
7. Dance Scenes: IV. Molto Allegro (Conclusion) - Philharmonia Orch/Daniel Harding
8. Ave Maria Op.2 No.2 - Harry Bramma/Chr of Worcester Cathedral/Christopher Robinson
9. The Triumph Of Neptune (Ste): 7.Hornpipe - RLPO/Barry Wordsworth
10. Dies Natalis: 2. Rhapsody (Opening) - Wilfred Brown
11. Sym No.5 In D: III. Romanza (Excerpt) - Philharmonia Orch/Sir John Barbirolli
12. Blest Pair Of Sirens (Opening) - London Phil Chr
13. Checkmate (Ballet Ste): V. Ceremony Of The Red Bishops - Sinf Of London/Sir Arthur Bliss
14. Peter Grimes: Act II, Scene 2: In Dreams I've Built Myself Some Kindlier Home (Opening) - Sir Peter Pears
15. Vn Con: II. Slower (Exc) - Yehudi Menuhin
16. The Planets: 4. Jupiter (Exc) - Toronto SO/Andrew Davis
17. Loch Lomond - Ian Partridge
18. Canadian Carnival (Exc) - CBSO/Sir Simon Rattle
19. At The Boar's Head: We Two Saw You Four... (Opening) - Philip Langridge/Michael George/John Tomlinson
20. Divertimento On 'Sellinger's Round:' III. Presto - ASMF/Sir Neville Marriner
21. Greater Love Hath No Man (Conclusion) - Chr Of King's College, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury
22. English Dance No.5, Op.33 No.1 - Philharmonia Orch/Robert Irving
23. On Wenlock Edge: 2. From Far, From Eve And Morning - Ian Partridge
24. Sinfonietta: I. Allegro Con Brio (Exc) - Northern Sinf Of England/Richard Hickox
25. Mater Ora Fillum (Opening) - Chr Of King's College, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury
26. Violin Son: II. Vars (Var.6: Scherzando) - Yehudi Menuhin/Louis Kentner
27. Vc Con in D: II. Andante Espressivo (Opening) - Julian Lloyd Webber
28. Three Screaming Popes (Conclusion) - CBSO/Sir Simon Rattle
29. Con, Op.104: III. Allegro (Exc) - Phyllis Sellick/Cyril Smith
30. The Young Person's Guide To The Orch Op.34: Fugue (Allegro Molto) - CBSO/Sir Simon Rattle
31. Str Qt in e, Op.83: II. Piacevole (Conclusion) - Chilingirian Str Qt
32. The Lady's Birthday - Jennifer Partridge/Baccholian Singers Of London
33. Crown Imperial (Conclusion) - LPO/Sir Adrian Boult

Average customer rating: absolutely breathtaking... Absolutely magnificent!! "original score blends classical/crossover music ~ Superb!"

The Luzhin Defence Alexandre Desplat , and Dimitri Shostakovich Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Birth (Score) The Queen Girl with a Pearl Earring The Painted Veil Hostage ASIN: B00005ABHS Release Date: 2001-04-10

Tracks:

1. The Luzhin Defence
2. Love Theme
3. The Arrival
4. Memories Of Russia
5. Dancing On The Lake
6. Alexander And Natalia
7. The Dark Side Of Chess
8. The Red Dress
9. Waltz No.2 From Jazz Suite No.2 (Dimitri Shostakovich) - The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra/Paul Bateman
10. Leaving Childhood
11. Luzhin Dreams
12. I Need A Defence
13. Natalia's Eyes
14. Valentinov
15. The Glass King
16. Checkmate
17. Waltz No.2 From Jazz Suite No.2 (Dimitri Shostakovich) - The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra/Paul Bateman

Amazon.com

The title of Marleen Gorris's film (based on Vladimir Nabokov's The Defense) refers to a chess strategy, and this tale of a socially challenged game master could be seen as a chess-world parallel to Shine. It's also a grand showcase for the budding talents of French composer Alexandre Desplat, whose sprightly, surprising score is one of the film's greatest revelations. Using spare piano melodies interwoven with a masterful use of the London Symphony Orchestra, Desplat's score is classically oriented (and is seamlessly augmented by portions of Shostakovich's Jazz Suite No. 2), yet evokes shifting colors of modernism, romance, and mystery that keep the listener intrigued. Using a light melodic touch that can turn darkly enigmatic in a heartbeat, Desplat's work here often recalls the music of Delerue and Morricone, and hints at great things to come. - Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

absolutely breathtaking..........2005-11-10

i don't pretend to know much about the film score lexicon, nor how to *critique* a film score. however, i do know a good song or a good score when i hear it.

'the luzhin defence' strengths lie in what it is not. most of today's film scores drfit between the bombastic and melodramatic, often within the same score. even heavyweights like james horner and john williams occassionally drift into loud louds and soft softs. of course there are times and places for both, but sometimes such a score is difficult to sit down and listen to in one sitting.

alexander desplat's score, however, remains muted and restrained--and beautifully so. it's obvious desplats' in command of the music throughout, though it never sounds held back. the entire score evokes mood and tone, and commands the listener's attention throughout just to hear what comes next. i personally listen to this soundtrack often when I read. it's unintrusive, yet attention-grabbing at the same time because it's just such lovely music. the best music, in my opinion, is imagistic and 'the luzhin defence' is full of lush imagery. i've never seen the film, but it's not hard to imagine scenes and setting while listening to the score. and best of all--it's emotional and never sentimental.

alexander desplat, i assume, will be in high demand very shortly. let's hope so because this is one of the finest scores i've ever heard. buy this cd--it will not disappoint you.

Absolutely magnificent!!.......2004-01-26

I had not heard of composer Alexandre Desplat until this score, BUT I shall most certainly be looking for his future compositions.

If a masterpiece painting were to be put to music, this is what I could imagine it would sound like. The varying moods, the tenderness and the strength within are extremely evocative.

Monsieur Desplat is certainly to be admired.

"original score blends classical/crossover music ~ Superb!".......2001-04-13

Silva Screen's latest release ~ "THE LUZHIN DEFENCE", is a classical/crossover score of music ~ composed, orchestrated and conducted by Alexandre Desplat with The London Symphony Orchestra. An added plus is the ~ "WALTZ NO. 2 FROM SUITE NO. 2", composed by Dimitri Shostakovich.

The story-line and score are a perfect match ~ based on a story by Vladmire Nabokov ~ directed by Academy Award-winner Marleen Gorris, our story is set in the late 1920's. Strange events take place, when an unworldly chess grand master (John Turturro) comes to the Italian Lakes to play the game of his life ~ meeting a lady (Emily Watson), who is soon to be married to another (matched by her family). Thus the story begins, upon meeting the two fall hopelessly in love ~ the lady shows him a world outside of his chess playing ~ which makes the story even more interesting, as the two worlds collide.

Want to thank ~ Alexandre Desplat (producer) ~ Reynold da Silva & James Fitzpatrick (executive producers) ~ John Luard Timperley (recording engineer) ~ Tom Jenkins (asst. engineer) ~ David Stoner (coordinator) ~ Silva America ~ sharing this original score with classical arrangements and rare qualities which reach deep into our musical souls!

Total Time: 56:06 on 17 Tracks...Silva America SSD-1127...(2001)

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Sir Arthur Bliss: Checkmate (Complete Ballet); Mêlée Fantasque Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bliss: A Colour Symphony; Adam Zero Morton Gould: Fall River Legend; Jekyll and Hyde Variations William Alwyn: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 Arthur Bliss: Piano Concerto; Piano Sonata; Concerto for Two Pianos Kurt Weill: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2; Lady in the Dark - Symphonic Nocturne ASIN: B000AMMSMG Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Melee Fantasque
2. Prologue-The Players: Moderato Maestoso
3. Dances Of The Red Pawns: Allegro Spirito Scherzando
4. Dance Of The Four Knights: Allegro Moderato Sempre Robustamente
5. Entry Of The Black Queen: L'istesso Tempo
6. The Red Knight's Mazurka: Moderato Giojosamente
7. Ceremony Of The Red Bishops: Largamende (Misticamente)
8. Entry Of The Red Castles: Allegro Molto Deciso
9. Entry Of The Red King And Queen: Grave
10. The Attack: Allegro Impetuoso E Brillante
11. The Duel: Maestoso Moderato E Molto Appassionato
12. The Black Queen Dances: Allegretto Dispettoso
13. Finale-Checkmate: Andante Poco Sostenuto-Allegro Vivace E Feroce

Average customer rating: Sublime modal Jazz from the Manne's gang adults only

Checkmate Shelly Manne Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: At the Manne-Hole, Vol. 1 At the Blackhawk, Vol. 1 At the Blackhawk, Vol. 3 ASIN: B00006J3TR Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

1. Checkmate
2. The Isolated Pawn
3. Cyanide Touch
4. The King Swings
5. En Passant
6. Fireside Eyes
7. The Black Knight

Customer Reviews:

Sublime modal Jazz from the Manne's gang.......2004-08-15

Uh guys, let's buy immediatly this record because it is beyond words. It is simply phenomenal! I'm not Joking, I'm not exaggerating .. it is unbelievable sixties Jazz. Don't let the liner notes fool you! It is not a television themes thing, or a sort of soundtrack music or a "minor", less important record. It is spectacular pure modal Jazz from the sixties. The band is superb, Shelly with Conte Candoli, Kamuca, Russ Freeman and Chuck Berghofer. They deliver here some incredibly high quality jazz in the modal vein. If you love "Kind of blue" you will love this one. I own almost everything Shelly recorded with his guys (every record is a gem!!), but this one really stands out. It lives in a category of its own in the Shelly's discography. I couldn't believe it was THIS good. Everything is perfect here, try the second tune the haunting ballad "The isolated pawn", or the Impressions kind alike "The king swings" ... or the fast swinger "Checkmate", the opener. Really this one is a fantastic release. 1961 the year. Buuuuuuuuuuy!

adults only.......2004-04-20

A classic cut of the Mancini "Peter Gunn" genre. Written for tv when the popular myth was viewers listened as well. Doug McClure and Sabastian Cabot couldn't deliver as well as the musicians. This quintet is solid throughout the tracks with Mann & Berghofer driving the rythms and one of the brothers Condoli on trumpet.
If you're of an age where good wine and classic jazz are some of the best moments of the evening, this album should be on the rack. Berghofers, wistfull intro to "Fireside Eyes" keeps the lister wanting a bit more of the "come closer" harmony that quickly emerges from the group. The tight blends throughout the album could have been plucked from any at the Mann Hole off Sepulvada Blvd. You have to listen to this music. No multi tasking.

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Three English Ballet Suites Manufacturer: Hyperion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002ZO3 Release Date: 1992-09-10

Tracks:

1. Horoscope: Dance For The followers Of Leo
2. Horoscope: Saraband For The Follwers Fo Virgo
3. Horoscope: Valse For The Gemini
4. Horoscope: Bacchanale
5. Horoscope: Invocation To The Moon And Finale
6. Facade: Fanfare
7. Facade: Scotch Rhapsody
8. Facade: Valse
9. Facade: Tango Pasodoble
10. Facade: Swiss Yodelling Song
11. Facade: Country Dance
12. Facade: Polka
13. Facade: Noche Espanola
14. Facade: Popular Song
15. Facade: Old Sir Faulk
16. Facade: Tarantella-Sevillana
17. Checkmate: Prologue: The Players
18. Checkmate: Dance Of The Four Knights
19. Checkmate: Entry Of The Black Queen
20. Checkmate: The Red Knight's Mazurka
21. Checkmate: Ceremony Of The Red Bishops
22. Checkmate: Finale: Checkmate

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Checkmate BG Manufacturer: Cash Money ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: It's All on U, Vol. 2 ASIN: B000050HO6 Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Thug Nigga
2. Stuntastic
3. Floss Kings
4. Return of the Baby Gangsta
5. High Beamin'
6. It's Hot in the Hood
7. Loud Pipes
8. What's Crackin'?
9. Respect My Mind
10. Classic Soldiers
11. Checkmate

Rap Music:

1. Child of the Ghetto [Clean]
2. Classic 220 [Clean]
3. Classic 220 [Explicit Lyrics]
4. Classic 220 [Explicit Lyrics]
5. Classic Nuts, Vol. 1 [Clean]
6. Classic Nuts, Vol. 1 [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Creative Differences
8. Dy'n Ain't No Way 2 Make a Livin' [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Flip Squad Allstar DJs
10. Frontline [Import]

Rap Music

rap music

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