Sister and Brother

1. Shake It

2. Foolish Heart

3. To Sir With Love

4. Lady

5. Mi Amor

6. Raw

7. In Time

8. #1 Guy

9. Attraction

10. High Heel Shoes

11. Diva

12. Paradise

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Sister and Brother

Average customer rating: Wonderfull Collection to have but no Orignal Art Work. A fountain of youth for a Star Wars geek This is more of a description of the music than a review for this particular set, really . . . You can feel the Force around you. Quality could be better

Star Wars Trilogy John Williams Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Newman | Newman, Alfred | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Scores | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (The Ultimate Star Wars Recording)(1999 Film) The Lord of the Rings: Motion Picture Trilogy Soundtrack (3CD & 18 Trading Cards) ASIN: B0002YCVLU Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner
3. Imperial Attack
4. Dune Sea of Tatooine/Jawa Sandcrawler
5. Moisture Farm
6. Hologram/Binary Sunset
7. Landspeeder Searck/Attack of the Sand People
8. Tales of a Jedi Knight/Learn About the Force
9. Burning Homestead
10. Mos Eisley Spaceport
11. Cantina Band
12. Cantina Band #2
13. Binary Sunset [Alternate Take][*]

Tracks:

1. Princess Leia's Theme
2. Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit
3. Destruction of Alderaan
4. Death Star/The Stormtroopers
5. Wookiee Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush
6. Shootout in the Cell Bay/Dianoga
7. Trash Compactor
8. Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire
9. Ben Kenobi's Death/Tie Fighter Attack
10. Batte of Yavin: Launch from the Fourth Moon/X-Wings Draw Fire/Use ...
11. Throne Roon/End Title

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title/The Ice Planet Hoth
3. Wampa's Lair/Vision of Obi-Wan/Snowspeeders Take Flight
4. Imperial Probe/Aboard the Executor
5. Battle of Hoth: Ion Cannon/Imperial Walkers/Beneath the ...
6. Asteroid Field
7. Arrival on Dagobah
8. Luke's Nocturnal Visitor
9. Han Solo and the Princess
10. Jedi Master Revealed/Mynock Cave
11. Training of a Jedi Knight/The Magic Tree

Tracks:

1. Yoda's Theme
2. Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
3. Yoda's Theme
4. Attacking a Star Destroyer
5. Yoda and the Force
6. Imperial Starfleet Deployed/City in the Clouds
7. Lando's Palace
8. Betrayal at Bespin
9. Deal With the Dark Lord
10. Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap/Departure of Boba Fett
11. Clash of Lightsabers
12. Rescue from Cloud City/Hyperspace
13. Rebel Fleet/End Title

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title: Approaching the Death Star/Tatooine Rendezvous
3. Droids Are Captured
4. Bounty for a Wookiee
5. Han Solo Returns
6. Luke Confronts Jabba/Den of the Rancor/Sarlocc Sentence
7. Pit of Carkoon/Sail Barge Assault
8. Emperor Arrives/The Death of Yoda/Obi-Wan's Revelation
9. Alliance Assembly
10. Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor
11. Speeder Bike Chase/Land of the Ewoks
12. Levitation/Threepio's Bedtime Story
13. Jabba's Baroque Recital
14. Jedi Rocks
15. Sail Barge Assault [Alternate Take][*]

Tracks:

1. Parade of the Ewoks
2. Luke and Leia
3. Brother and Sister/Father and Son/Fleet Enters Hyperspace/Heroic Ewok
4. Emperor's Throne Room
5. Battle of Endor: Into the Trap/Forest Ambush/Scout Walker Scramble
6. Lightsaber/The Ewok Battle
7. Battle of Endor 2: Leia Is Wounded - The Duel Begins/Overtaking ...
8. Endor 3: Superstructure Chase/Darth Vader's Death/The Main Reactor
9. Leia's News/Light of the Force
10. Victory Celebration/End Title
11. Ewok Feast/Part of the Tribe
12. Forest Battle (Concert Suite) [*]

Amazon.com

Given that it's largely credited with reinventing Hollywood--or at least fostering its overweening box office expectations--it's hard to imagine that the genesis of George Lucas' sprawling, multi-billion dollar Star Wars franchise was once considered a risky studio proposition at best. But Lucas himself has wisely singled out the robust, retro-romantic music of composer John Williams as the unlikely artistic linchpin that holds all of the saga's disparate dramatic, thematic and technical elements firmly together. Boxed together here then are three of the most successful and influential film scores of modern Hollywood, work that draws as much on Williams' masterful sense of classical music history as it does his own well-studied melodic and arranging instincts. Each of the three double-disc collections here contains all of the music written for Star Wars: A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and even Alfred Newman's intyroductory "Fox Fanfare"), newly upgraded via Direct Stream Digital remastering that adds stunning new presence and clarity to Williams' rousing, epochal scores. Each chapter also features a lenticular 3-D cover and newly designed fold-out film poster, as well as encoded disc features allowing online access to elaborate new Star Wars screen savers; the ultimate musical compendium of the original Star Wars triptych. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Wonderfull Collection to have but no Orignal Art Work........2007-06-21

This is without any doubt the best musical presentation for STAR WARS trilogy with excellent remastering. Also, wonderfull music to listen.

It was arranged in same order as the movie and i think it has all the music from the films and more. Also it contain the original 20th Century Fox Fanfare recording for each movie which is rare to listen. In this way you can listen and enjoy the way was the music is recorded for each movie at that time without any enhancement, and that for Star Wars truly music lovers.

The only drawback i found that is lacking the orignal art work for each movie which are the finest and best ever. There are wonderful posters from different type, style A, B, C, and advanced, which i was expecting to see them again here or somewere els.

I was hoping and wishing from ( A Long Time Ago ... ) that they release again same original recording for Star Wars and Empire strikes back when they released first time in 1977 and 1980. I don't know why it has been decline ever since. At that time each movie released its sound track in two album with different and excellent arrangement. I believe this is a perfect arrangement and better in term of music listening. Im just hoping releasing them again with finest remastering.

A fountain of youth for a Star Wars geek.......2007-02-13

It has been a long time since I last dared to take out my old Star Wars LP, with its well remembered skips and pops. Now, thanks to the Boxed set of the Star Wars Trilogy, I can listen to it again as it was intended to sound, and as often as I like. It is like revisiting an old friend, but there are differences: for one, there is more music, and it has been restored to its actual running order, unlike the LP which cut and spliced a bit to create rounder, perhaps more balanced listening. But for a true fan of the films, it is deeply satisfying to hear the score in its proper order and entirety, even if at times it can ramble on or shift more suddenly than a typical symphonic work. That being said, John Williams is a master at composing for film, so that even taken out of context it is beautifully listenable.
The major drawback to the boxed set is the complete lack of liner notes or any kind of commentary--one of my favorite features of the old LP were the inserted notes. So much thought went into the score that it demands commentary. Admittedly, I haven't yet been able to access the "unlock and go" feature on the internet, so perhaps the lack of liner notes on the box is rectified there. Another surprise, given the fact that there is room on the CD's to include more music, alternate takes (and even an extended secret "inner groove" on the first disc), is that in the case of episode 6, music that was added for the new edition of the film is included but not the music it replaced. Admittedly this was the least interesting music in the soundtracks, namely the "pop" music in Jabba's palace and the Ewok's chant at the end, but for the sake of completion, it should also have been included. A minor quibble, and more than made up for by the inclusion of the 20th century fanfare and the second Cantina track.
All-in-all, this boxed set is a must for anyone for whom the original trilogy was a special part of their youth. It will instantly bring you back to that state of wonder when you first saw the films, and on repeated listens it will continue to reveal the genius of John Williams.

This is more of a description of the music than a review for this particular set, really . . ........2006-12-30

A New Hope:

What to say about Star Wars? It's all too known to say very much. But let me just point out a few things, instead. The Main Title track, after the fanfare calms, is quoting 'Mars' from Holst's 'The Planets'. "The Dune Sea of Tatooine" is a tribute to Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'. The bonus track contains several different takes on the Main Title if you sit around and wait--there is a LOT of silence 'til it starts, but it's fascinating to hear the subtle differences from take to take. With "May the Force Be With You" and "Princess Leia's Theme", we have the beginning of the lovely, melodic leitmotifs we have come to associate with Star Wars music.


The Empire Strikes Back:

Both the best movie and the best soundtrack of the original trilogy, in my opinion. Whether or not you agree about the movie, the music here really is the best, from a professional standpoint and not just an "it's pretty!' one. Three huge things happen in this movie, musically: "Han Solo and the Princess", the love theme which is based on "Princess Leia's Theme"; "Yoda's Theme"; and, last but certainly not least, "The Imperial March". I believe the two biggest, most recognisable themes of the saga are the Main Title theme and "The Imperial March", which was constructed from half-developed "evil" cues from 'A New Hope', and also Chopin's "March funèbre, Lento" from 'Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor' (trust me, you know it).


The Return of the Jedi:

The only new themes (there are plentiful delectable motifs) to come out of this movie are "Parade of the Ewoks", which nearly succeeds in making the Ewoks themselves cute, and the extremely luscious "Luke and Leia". "The Emperor's Theme", introduced in 'Empire Strikes Back', is emphasised, and voices lace over the epic duel between father and son (not nearly as stimulating as the music or the fight scenes of the prequel trilogy). It is true, there are some slightly embarrassing tracks ("Threepio's Bedtime Story", "Jedi Rocks"), but somehow all is set right by the power of "Victory Celebration" (which evokes much the same in its feeling of somewhat tragic triumph that "Now We Are Free" does in 'Gladiator'). It closes the saga perfectly (and we won't be mentioning the Yub Nub song, thank you very much).


I might also mention that Star Wars themes do wonders for hearing intervals. And that knowing the intervals make relationships between themes throughout the saga that much more interesting.

You can feel the Force around you........2006-08-31

I have never owned these before and I bought them for a SW Themed Party but constantly play them, if you are a fan these are a must own, especially since they include both end tracks for EP.6 the Ewok OE and the new Calypso one from the SE. Finally all of these Disc's are CD Text Capabile.

Quality could be better.......2006-02-14

This is the best way to get the soundtrack collection of the three original films. With some minor exceptions, the tracks are in the same sequence of the films so you can follow the story unfold the same as watching the movies.
The sound quality does leave a bit to be desired overall. Granted there is only so much that can be done from the original recordings, but it seems as though they tried to over-remaster most of the tracks and did not do enough with others. This has left many of the scores sounding thin, bright and shallow. For the price of this boxed set, I would have expected a little bit more time put into making this collection sound better. Ideally, having the entire saga re-performed would have likely offered the best solution for audio purists, though likely not capatured exactly the same feel as the original performance.
Essentially, this boxed set is a trade off between having the original scores of Episodes 4 through 6 and sacrificing the overall sound quality that a John Williams performance deserves.
For a point of reference, my sound system is a B&W and McIntosh combination with the speakers being the same model as what was used in nearly all recording studios at the time of the later half of these films.

Average customer rating: a good album mewithoutYou gets even better, incredibly what new mystery is this? Amazing Spiders...

Brother, Sister mewithoutYou Manufacturer: Tooth & Nail Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Catch for Us the Foxes A to B: Life Redeemer Age of Reptiles Suck out the Poison ASIN: B000HT36LE Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

1. Messes Of Men
2. The Dryness And The Rain
3. Wolf Am I! (And Shadow)
4. Yellow Spider
5. A Glass Can Only Spill What It Contains
6. Nice And Blue (Pt. Two)
7. The Sun And The Moon
8. Orange Spider
9. C-Minor
10. In A Market Dimly Lit
11. O, Porcupine
12. Brownish Spider
13. In A Sweater Poorly Knit

Customer Reviews:

a good album.......2007-06-27

I've been a fan of mewithoutYou for almost two years now. I got "Catch For Us The Foxes" and liked it. I bought this album not really expecting much improvement, but let me tell you, mewithoutYou has made leaps and bounds between the two records. This album stands as a cohesive album rather than just 13 rock songs randomly thrown together, which is what "Foxes" sort of felt like at times. This album is full of experimentation, as there are more instruments, more singing, even vocal harmonizing, new and creative rhythms--it's really a dramatic improvement in the band's sound. The lyrics are as sharp as ever, managing to be poetic and accessible at the same time.

The only drawback to this album is that Aaron Weiss, the singer, can be very irritating if you don't buy into what he's saying. Not that he's spreading propaganda or preaching fire and brimstone, but he's just very open and honest, and makes himself so emotionally vulnerable that it's hard to listen to if you can't let yourself become vulnerable along with him. Yeah, I know it sounds dumb. But it's the truth. This album will turn you off if you won't let it under your skin.

So, if you're prepared to let yourself be carried away wherever the album takes you, then by all means, buy it. Even if you're not prepared to hear Aaron bare all his emotions, you can probably still get it and let it grow on you.

I recommend this album.

mewithoutYou gets even better, incredibly.......2007-05-09

I almost hesitate to describe the songs on mewithoutYou's new album, Brother, Sister--it feels like spoiling a movie or revealing the ending of a book, as if I might take away some of the magic by telling too much. On the other hand, the depth and originality of the release are things I could rant about for pages. The album, which takes its title from a prayer of Francis of Assisi, has the same humble beauty one would expect from the title. Religion here isn't something to put into songs to evangelize or too appease a fan-base, but an integral part of life that is expressed with the same honesty you'd expect when talking about any other topic.

And the music! The music makes even the simplest lines (like "Open wide the door, my Lord / to whatever makes me love you more" from "C-minor") into heart-rending pleas. Besides the effect-laden guitar parts, you'll hear a harp, flugelhorns (courtesy of Anathallo), and more, all forming a lovely sonic palette that complements deep lyrics. This is an album where the lyrics wouldn't be the same without the music and the music wouldn't be the same without the lyrics.

The album starts quietly. Aaron Weiss almost mumbles the lyrics, "`I do not exist,' we faithfully insist, sailing in our separate ships and in each tiny caravel. Tiring of trying, there's a necessary dying, like a horseshoe crab in its proper season sheds it shell." Reaching a certain point, an acoustic guitar comes in strumming. Ship bells ring, giving the track's nautical feel an appropriate flavor without sounding at all cheesy. It ends with the superbly memorable lines, "If ever you come near, I'll hold up high a mirror / Lord, I could never show you anything as beautiful as you."

Not to say it's all so mellow. "O'Porcupine" is a rousing rock song that ends on an optimistic note--"In our darkness a light shines / and all I wanna say is that that light is God / and though I might've been mistaken on this or that point / that light is God."

The album ends with a lovely finale (one that I won't spoil for you) and closes. If you're like me, you'll turn it on again when it's done.

what new mystery is this?.......2007-02-04

The third album from Tooth and Nail Records' genre bending rock outfit MewithoutYou is a true musical delight and a brisk breath of fresh air. As a band that refuses to fall in line a just another hardcore/emo band, MewithoutYou's fresh new sound is continually being changed and refined heading into "Brother, Sister".

On this gem of an album lead singer Aaron Weiss had decided to share his singing ability with us, using less of the psuedo rhythmic talking that was used exclusivley up until now. If you're a long time fan though, don't worry, most songs are a strong mixture of the two singing styles. Also Aaron's soft singing voice fits the music perfectly. As the band continues to experiment with new sounds we are greeted with a few new instruments to the mix including trombone and harp. Overall this album has a more mellow sound that previous outings.

A real key point of the new album is the poetic words of Weiss. Though this has always been a staple for the group, the lyrics this time around shows the definate stregthening in the singer Christian faith since their debut LP "A->B Life". The prime example is in the amazing song "Nice and Blue (pt. two)" a sequel so to say of the original track featured on their first album. In his beautfiul poetic lyrics (I consider him the best poet in modern popular music) Aaron show this growth in faith "If you look out and see a trace of a dark red that was once my face in the clarity of such grace, you'll forget all about me."

The album as a whole is strung together beautifully. Each song seemingly meant to be place next to one another (like all great albums should) The threee acoustic laden "Spider" sing alongs, that are placed among the record like interludes, also help to keep the album more conhesive. While the last song, the harp filled "In a Sweater Poorly Knit", is my absolute favorite track, helping to end the album on an amazing note. MewithoutYou has released another amazing CD and are currently making some of the best and most original music of our time! This album stands up well if not surpasses the bands brilliant early work.
Now if people would just take notice...

Amazing.......2007-01-05

This is my favorite band, which is saying a lot because I normally listen to Hardcore and Metal, not what mewithoutYou plays. This album is even more unorthodox than their last two, but their music suffers none. If what you like about mewithoutYou is their driving beats, their airy and whimsical guitar overtones, or their unsurpassedly poetic lyrics, you won't miss anything in Brother, Sister.

What has changed, however, is that they have continued to gradually depart from their Hardcore roots. What on their other albums would have been a beat-carrying riff is now a beat-carrying riff slightly toned down and accompanied by an accordion or harp. If you are not one to appreciate a Bohemian approach to music, mewithoutYou may not be for you, but if you enjoy music well-made and inventive, they will quickly become a favorite.

P.S. ANY of their albums are excelent to go to sleep to.

Spiders..........2007-01-05

MWY is an excellent, and haunting group. Aaron Weiss's delivery and lyrics are so unique. This is a great alternative rock band, and each cd gets better and better.

Average customer rating: Choral work at it's finest. Love it Light and shadows Cambridge Singers = Quality American Gramaphone, please reissue this title.

Brother Sun, Sister Moon Gregorian Chant , William Byrd , John Taverner , Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina , Samuel Scheidt , John Sheppard , Maurice Durufle , Robert White , Cambridge Singers , Gerald Finley , and John Rutter Manufacturer: American Gramaphone ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Duruflé, Maurice | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sheppard | Sheppard, John | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Taverner | Taverner, John | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by White | White, Robert | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Sacred & Religious | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Brother Sun, Sister Moon Stillness And Sweet Harmony Hail, Gladdening Light: Music of the English Church Faire is the Heaven: Music of the English Church Francis of Assisi ASIN: B0000005MF Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Music Of The Morning Rite: a. Alleluia - b. Haec Dies
2. Music Of The Morning Rite: Easter Sequence
3. Dum Transisset Sabbatum
4. Sanctus
5. Exsultate Deo
6. a. Easter Acclamations b. Surrexit Christus Hodie
7. Music Of The Evening Rite: Before The Ending Of The Day
8. Music Of The Evening Rite: In Pace
9. Music Of The Evening Rite: Into Thy Hands, O Lord
10. Music Of The Evening Rite: Ubi Caritas
11. Music Of The Evening Rite: Keep Me As The Apple Of An Eye And Nunc Dimittisa
12. Music Of The Evening Rite: O Christ, Who Art The Light And Day
13. Music Of The Evening Rite: a. We Will Lay Us Down In Peace b. Libera Nos, Salva Nos

Amazon.com

A brief glance at the packaging for this recording might make you think New Age, and indeed this label normally offers recordings in that vein. The disc's cover tells nothing about the music inside--all we see are the ruins of an ancient abbey, the moon in the sky on the front, the sun on the back. But wait. If you get far enough to listen to the recording, you'll find one of the most beautiful and beautifully programmed choral recordings in the catalog. The compositions, organized into the categories "Music of the Morning Rite" and "Music of the Evening Rite," are mostly from 16th- century composers--Byrd, Taverner, Sheppard, White--with a few Gregorian chants and a gorgeous rendition of the 20th-century motet by Duruflé, "Ubi caritas." Conductor/choral music legend John Rutter has assembled a program that's both uplifting and restful; the performance is faultless. One could only complain about the short (39 and a half minutes) playing time. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

Choral work at it's finest........2007-06-03

I really enjoyed this work. I was first introduced to this title through American Gramophone's website and was also my first introduction in the works of John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers. You do not have be religious to enjoy this work. I find the music uplifting and very sublime. I have listened to it many times, and I find that my favorite period to play it is in the morning hours. .

I have since purchased many other Rutter titles including "Images of Christ", and more recently "Lighten our Darkness"

Love it.......2007-05-02

13 years ago, I had the tape of brother sun, sister moon and as a teenager and I would play it every night as I slept, I loved it. I dont know what happened to it and I have ever sence been looking for it, and I just baught the CD and am so excited.

Light and shadows.......2003-07-29

Recorded in the Great Hall of University College School, London, the Cambridge Singers under the direction of John Rutter produced a true masterpiece in 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon' in 1988. The title derives from a famous prayer by St. Francis of Assisi, and is inspired by liturgical music from (or derivative of) the Middle Ages and Renaissance polyphony and Gregorian chant. The music is meditative, uplifting, and elegant in simplicity and stunning vocal quality.

--Brother Sun--
The first half of the disc is largely composed of pieces from the liturgical Morning Prayer cycle, concentrating on texts from Easter, the most important of Christian days. From the Alleluia to the Acclamations and Surrexit Christus Hodie (Christ is risen today), the flow from Gregorian Chant to compositions by Byrd, Taverner and Palestrina (giants of this type of music) in increasing energy and glory, as befits both a Morning service (time to wake up!) as well as a celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Perhaps of particular note here is the cantoring of bass Gerald Finley in the Easter Acclamations.

--Sister Moon--
The second half of the disc concentrates on music of the evening; in particular, the Compline service, a service of unwinding and sombre meditation with which monastic communities conclude their days of work and worship. Many churches have reincorporated Compline into a regular cycle of services; some have even done so as a result of exposure to this recording. The music here is softer and less energetic than that of Morning prayer. This includes music from Whyte and Sheppard (also masters of the Medieval-to-Renaissance liturgical polyphony) as well as a brilliant motet by twentieth century composer Duruflé for the Ubi Caritas.

--Liner Notes--
The notes for this recording include the titles and words, in both Latin and English, for each of the pieces recorded here. It has an excerpt from a prayer by St. Francis, and a basic introduction to the music relating it historically and liturgically. One thing conspicuously missing is any biographical information about John Rutter, or any descriptive information about the Cambridge Singers apart from the basic listing of singers.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. For this particular recording, the choir consisted of eleven sopranos, six altos, six tenors, and six basses.

Cambridge Singers = Quality.......2002-05-23

I do love this cd, but tend to play certain tracks as my first love is chant. I play the Victimae Paschali Laudes in the car and sing along - it is so very beautiful that this rendition of this Easter Chant is worth purchasing this cd alone. I love that one track so much, my only criticism of the cd is that I wish they'd centered the entire cd on chant - and I hope they will do one like that in the future because the quality of the voices is stunning.

American Gramaphone, please reissue this title........2000-03-30

I originally obtained this CD through Minnesota Public Radio. The first time I listened to the Ubi Caritus, I was moved to tears. The CD became my favorite to play at Christmas and other times. I gave the CD to a friend who has moved to Oregon, deeply regret that it is no longer in production.

John Rutter trains his singers to sing without vibrato, and blends their voices with such balance that they come together as a single instrument. The selection on this CD is perfect to demonstrate the clarity and richness of this ensemble. If American Gramaphone does reissue this title, I will be first in line to purchase it.

Average customer rating: The best Star Wars soundtrack Not 100% Complete! A Final and Astounding Work of Art from John Williams John Williams knows music Is it the best?

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Newman | Newman, Alfred | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Scores | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B0002YCVK6 Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title/Approaching The Death Star/Tatooine Rendezvous
3. The Droids Are Captured
4. Bounty for A Wookiee
5. Han Solo Returns
6. Luke Confronts Jabba/Den Of The Rancor/Sarlacc Sentence
7. The Pit of Carkoon/Sail Barge Assault
8. The Emperor Arrives/The Death of Yoda/Obi-Wan's Revelation
9. Alliance Assembly
10. Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor
11. Speeder Bike Chase/Land Of The Ewoks
12. The Levitation/Threepio's Bedtime Story
13. Sourc Music: Jabba's Baroque Recital
14. Jedi Rocks
15. Archival Bonus Track: Sail Barge Assault (Alternate)

Tracks:

1. Parade Of The Ewoks
2. Luke and Leia
3. Brother and Sister/Father and Son/The Fleet Enters Hyperspace
4. Emperor's Throne Room
5. The Battle Of Endor
6. The Lightsaber/The Ewok Battle
7. THE BATTLE OF ENDOR II
8. THE BATTLE OF ENDOR III
9. Leia's News/Light of the Force
10. Victory Celebration/End Title
11. Source Music: Ewok Feast/Part Of The Tribe
12. Archival Bonus Track: The Forest Battle (Concert Suite)

Customer Reviews:

The best Star Wars soundtrack.......2007-03-02

While all the Star Wars films have extraordinary soundtracks, Return of the Jedi stands slightly above it's peers in terms of music. John Williams really went all out for the finale! The attack on the Death Star, Luke's final duel with Darth Vader, the battle on the Endor moon, Vader's funeral and celebration make this one incredible CD.

Not 100% Complete!.......2006-12-24

I love this soundtrack but - This release does not contain the "jam" that the Max Reebo Band plays while Chewbacca is being led to his jail cell......I wonder why?

A Final and Astounding Work of Art from John Williams.......2005-09-23

As always, John williams brings masterful composing to the Star Wars movie screen. The sweeping and spine-tingling score will leave you breathless and stick with you for years.

It starts out a little slow, but of course all the classic themes are present. The action picks up at track 7 (Dsic 1) The Pit of Carkoon/Sail Barge Assault. The moving track 8 will announce the arrival of the infamous emperor with deep male voices and dark themes, then we are swept back to Degobah for Luke's final meeting with Yoda in slow trumpets proclaiming Yoda's news and final announcement to Luke, finally we meet Obi Wan once again, whose conversation with Luke reveals stunning news with the trumpet theme of Skywalker and the warm, comforting violins. Comical additions such as Jabba's baroque recital and Jedi Rocks close the first disc with a slower pace, almost as if it were intermission.

Disc 2 opens with the playful Parade of Ewoks, a new theme created to portray the cute but deadly inhabitants of Endor, played on flutes, trumpets, and a variety of other instruments. Next we are introduced to the change in Luke and Leia's relationship with a slow flute and violin piece showing how strong their bond has become.

Track 3, Brother and Sister, Father and Son, finds the Skywalker theme as Luke tells Leia a wonderful secret, which transitions into their new theme. The Emperor's throne room conveys the serious danger of our heros in deep male voices and sweeping music. The three battle pieces are, of course, wonderful, but by far the best part is the piece matching when the rebels prepare to charge the Death Star in a great instrumental piece.

Last is the calm after the storm, the two tracks that are by far my favorite from this soundtrack. First is track 9, Leia's News/Light of the Force, in which we begin with a sweet, grand piece with Leia's theme and Luke & Leia's theme mingling in.
Next comes possibly the most moving piece of music created by John Williams as a lone trumpet breaks from the silence, playing the Skywalker theme, and it culminates in a tremendous and shattering climax, which settles back into the trumpet skywalker theme, as if in final send of, as Luke watches the man he had feared, redeemed, finally at peace.

Lastly, except for the extra tracks, we finish with the Ewoke celebration on endor, an amazing and wonderful piece of pure joy and revelation as we close upon our heros, all having found what they were looking for in the end, and see the final gathering of old friends.


Without a doubt, this is a must-have for soundtrack afficionados!

John Williams knows music.......2005-09-09

Okay, so this isn't my favorite star wars CD but it's good. I'm still hooked on Ep III soundtrack so that's why I haven't broken this one with repeated use. Still, ROTJ was an awesome movie and the soundtrack is responsible for much of the moodsetting. Happy or sad, the tune tells all.

Is it the best?.......2005-06-25

This soundtrack CD is probably one of the best John Williams has ever had and the best among all the star wars CD soundtracks of the classic ones. The songs are much more fun and lively. John Williams knows how to translate the music so well that it can blend in perfectly with the movie.

The compositions are really magnificent and the dynamics are really great. These are really among the unique ones. Very special indeed.

Some of the great songs are Jedi rocks (The part in the movie where Jabba The Hut is entertained by the new cantina band. The song is very lively and can really make your mood a lot better. Another one is the Victory Celebration (The last part where the death star was destroyed and they went to Endor to Celebrate.) The song really captured the mood of celebration. I loved it.

Kirstie Mabitad

Average customer rating: British urbana of the highest order A Flawless CD, Couldn't Make it Better if they Tried. Brother Sister - actually 4.5 stars My Favorite BNH Album!!--Template For Mid 90's Neo Soul!! Brand New Heavies

Brother Sister The Brand New Heavies Manufacturer: Delicious Vinyl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music International Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Brand New Heavies Shelter Get Used to It N'dea Davenport Trunk Funk: The Best of the Brand New Heavies ASIN: B00005A09G Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

1. Have A Good Time
2. Brother Sister
3. Dream On Dreamer
4. Ten Ton Take
5. Mind Trips
6. Fake
7. Spend Some Time
8. Los Burritos
9. Back To Love
10. Snake Hips
11. Keep Together
12. People Giving Love
13. Forever
14. Day Break

Customer Reviews:

British urbana of the highest order.......2006-10-23

BNH really broke loose with this one, an intoxicating mix of jazz ("Snake Hips"), funk ("Fake"), and soul ("Spend Some Time").

A Flawless CD, Couldn't Make it Better if they Tried........2006-06-10

If I were trapped on a desert island with a cd player and I could choose one CD, this would be it. Brother Sister is flawless, plain and simple.

Brother Sister - actually 4.5 stars.......2006-05-23

Wow, only 11 reviews for one of the better releases of the early 90's? Well, I just had to add my 2 cents worth of love for this disc. I fell in love with the single, DREAM ON DREAMER, which got heavy play on both the radio & video channels I watched back in the day.

The funny thing about a group like BNH which produces high quality music and is a somewhat self-contained band is that their music definitely stands the test of time. For those who get it in 2006 or after, they'll probably be very surprised to note that this disc was released in 1994! The group specializes in r&b funk and features one of the unique voices in r&b, N'Dea Davenport - while also producing terrific instrumental songs.

To this day, my favorite tracks are: DREAM ON DREAMER, DAYBREAK, SPEND SOME TIME, BROTHER SISTER, TEN TON TAKE, FOREVER & SNAKE HIPS.

If you don't have this disc in your collection and you like funkdified neo-soul, then you will love this disc!

My Favorite BNH Album!!--Template For Mid 90's Neo Soul!!.......2006-02-12

I still love this album 12 yrs after the fact!
This album is like watching one of those great
Scorsese pictures that have been out for yrs
but every time you see it, you see something that
you never saw before!(In this case, hear!)
N'Dea and the boyz were kickin' azz
and takin' names on this one from the begining to end!
This is just a masterpiece and dare I say,
a template to which the whole neo-soul movement
was built from! (*This one and Me'shell N'Degeocello's
1993 debut "Plantation Lullabies"!!)

The highlights**
"Have A Good Time" (Retro Trunk-Funk!)
"Brother Sister" (Slick Jazzy Funk w/ a message!)
"Dream On Dreamer" (Groovy , Airy & Uplifting!)
"Mind Trips" (Syncopated Funk Perfection!)
"Keep Together" (Just A Nice Feel & I like the message!)
"Forever" (Lush & Funky!)
"Daybreak" ( Universal Message and Upbeat Groove!)

I could just see D'Angelo, Maxwell, Erykah Badu, Zhane,
The Roots, Floetry and Musiq all sitting around and
listening to this in the early 90's and
saying "This is the way to go!"
Buy It!--You can't lose!

Brand New Heavies.......2004-12-10

What can I say about one of the greatest funk bands known to man? BNH is pure FUNK to the core and inner most soul. Gravy-ness, nothing but pure gravy. Just put the music on and let it go. I love the songs and N'Dea Davenport is just perfect with them. The songs are way bomb, the bass lines are hotness and that makes for a great sound and an awesome band. I have never had the pleasure of hearing them live and if I had one regret in life that would be the one. Awesome band. Pure gravy-ness.

Average customer rating: This is an awesome cd!!

Daddy-O Danna Banana Manufacturer: Banana Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bananappeal ASIN: B00015NJ3Y Release Date: 2003-12-01

Tracks:

1. Daddy- O!
2. The Owie Song
3. Doohickey
4. Stop and Go
5. Dugak
6. My Favorite Meatball
7. Whatchamadingy
8. The Ballad of Hey and Getoffame
9. Jungle Gym
10. I hab a code
11. Can You Kazoo?
12. I Snuck Up on Daddy
13. Knock Knock
14. (I'm) Taking My Ball and Going Home
15. My Baby Mine

Album Description

Popular children's songwriter and performer Danna Banana (aka Dan Cohen) is entertaining children again with his new CD entitled Daddy-O! A dad himself, Danna Banana has written a collection of songs to honor that special guy in the family.

Customer Reviews:

This is an awesome cd!!.......2004-10-06

My 2 year old LOVES this cd!! So do we!
The owie song is his favorite. It is something you can play for the kids and not want to pull your hair out by the time it's over. Parents will enjoy the catchy tunes as well.
They are soo true too, like the Jungle Gym song!! We laugh at The Ballad of Hey and Getoffame everytime and my husband can never get Whatchamadingy out of his head!
I reccomend this cd to everyone with kids no matter their age. You will love it!

Average customer rating: Die Fledermaus/Gypsy Baron CD

Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; The Gypsy Baron (Highlights) Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights) Offenbach: La Belle Helene; Orpheus in the Underworld; La Vie Parisienne (Highlights) ASIN: B00009KHY5 Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. Overture - Alexander Young
2. It's The Talk Of The Town...I'll Be At The Ball Tonight - Alexander Young
3. Then I Must Leave...Ah, Woe Is Me - Alexander Young
4. Drain A Draught Of Wine With Me - Alexander Young
5. What A Feast - Alexander Young
6. I Always Feel Beholden (Chacun A Son Gout!) - Alexander Young
7. My Dear Marquis (Laughing Song) - Alexander Young
8. What A Tonic, What A Beauty (Watch Duet) - Alexander Young
9. Brother Mine, Brother Mine And Sister Mine - Alexander Young
10. Romantic And Secluded - Alexander Young
11. The Clink Of Champagne Glasses - Alexander Young

Tracks:

1. Overture - Derek Hammond-Stroud
2. Since I Was Left An Orhan Lad - Derek Hammond-Stroud
3. A Suitor For The Bride...A Suitor For My Hand - Derek Hammond-Stroud
4. There's No One In The World (Gypsy Song) - Derek Hammond-Stroud
5. Here In This Dear Land - Derek Hammond-Stroud
6. The Trace Of Dawn - Derek Hammond-Stroud
7. I Dreamed I Wondered By The River - Derek Hammond-Stroud
8. Who Made Us One? - Derek Hammond-Stroud
9. Come And Join The Gay Hussars! - Derek Hammond-Stroud
10. For Gay Times At Night - Derek Hammond-Stroud
11. We Raise Our Voice And Rejoice - Derek Hammond-Stroud
12. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214 - Johann Strauss II

Customer Reviews:

Die Fledermaus/Gypsy Baron CD.......2007-02-08

Die Fledermaus has long been a favourite of mine and this CD coupled with highlights from the Gypsy Baron makes it outstanding. I'm thoroughly enjoying listening to it. Judy

Average customer rating: Nice Departure What happens when you mix Hip-Hop and Neo-Soul! Where is "tragedy" ? The Goodness Intelligent, Funky, Classically Wonderful Music - (Really!)

Sister and Brother Melky Sedeck Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Disappearing Acts (2000 Film) ASIN: B00000JCA7 Release Date: 1999-06-15

Tracks:

1. Shake It
2. Foolish Heart
3. To Sir, With Love
4. Lady
5. Mi Amor
6. Raw
7. In Time
8. #1 Guy
9. Attraction
10. High Heel Shoes
11. Diva
12. Paradise

Customer Reviews:

Nice Departure.......2003-10-20

This CD is a great departure from the mainstream music. I stumbled on the CD by accident. Melky Sedeck has a song on the Disappearing Acts soundtrack that I loved, so I checked this CD out. I am glad I made this purchase. My favorite track is the last one, Paradise.

What happens when you mix Hip-Hop and Neo-Soul!.......2003-07-01

Wow! This two really surprised me. The first time I saw them was on Motown Live when they performed "High Heel Shoes" and "Attraction" and spoke about they got this project "Sister And Brother" together. Besides the fact that they are Sister and Brother, their aim to get all their Sista's and Brotha's to listen to this. The album has some real Funk, R&B, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rap, Neo-Soul, Gospel and a great feel to it. Great standout Hip-Hop/Neo-Soul songs are: Shake It, Foolish Heart, Lady, Raw, High Heel Shoes and Attraction. They even do some Classical Movement in: Mi Amor, a beautiful ballad. Well, what more do I need to say. It's a mixture of Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Angie Stone and more mixed together. Definately something to cop!

Where is "tragedy" ?.......2002-01-16

Wow, what a brilliant surprise!just when you think nobodys doing any decent groundbreaking soul except the usual suspects ,D'Angelo,Badu,Maxwell,Angie Stone,Rachelle Farrelle along comes this bomb.I read in The Penguin Encyclopaedia of Popular Music that "the good stuff doesn't sell" hence my purchase for ten aussie dollars brand new of this beautiful recording.One sour note however.The U.S. issue has Wyclef Jean credited with Guitar on the nonexistant "Tragedy",get it together production department.It appears on overpriced Japanese import copies.MCA are not the only company to indulge the thoroughly annoying habit of giving Japanese listeners more music for their money,gggrrrr.Clive Davis and others hear my plea.Bonus tracks for all I say.Mica Paris' "Black Angel" ,Rachelle Farrelles'"Individuality" and now this, rock my world.Buy it and funk down.

The Goodness.......2001-01-07

This CD is like a testimonial. There is a saying that everybody's got a story, well Melky Sedeck are wonderful narrators and tell their story with such lyrical styling. Songs like "Lady" the words in the song should be a national anthem for young ladies...."I man will be a man, that I know....Just because he slept in your bed last night doesnt mean he's yours for life". A Woman is sexy and classy, works seven days a week so the kids can eat. "Paradise" makes you feel just that...on an island sippin' tropical punch aspiring for that paradise right here at home with your significant other.

Rather than give a description of every track on the hot album.....Check it out for yourself.

By the way, its nothing like the style of older brother Wyclef.....Melky Sedeck surpass the mediocre style of there brother with a depth in lyrics and a smoothness in musical style that is demonstrative of what should be in soul music and not what sells.

Intelligent, Funky, Classically Wonderful Music - (Really!).......2000-08-29

This truly is a set of beautifully different music. It is so good to get a breath of freash music in an age of cookie cutter songs. Though they pay homage to great songs, styles, and musicians; yet, they keep it fresh and real. I just loved what they did with Sweet Honey In The Rock's 'My Lament' when they turned it into 'Mi Amor'. The song 'Raw' is just that - Raw! On this CD, you will not be cheated because the WHOLE CD is great! It is one of those that you listen to and love every song.

To Melky Sedeck thanks for doing a great job.

Average customer rating:

Brother Sister The Brand New Heavies Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music International Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Shelter The Brand New Heavies: Original Flava The Brand New Heavies Get Used to It ASIN: B000008DQE Release Date: 1994-03-22

Tracks:

1. Have a Good Time
2. Brother Sister
3. Dream on Dreamer
4. Ten Ton Take
5. Mind Trips
6. Fake
7. Spend Some Time
8. Los Burritos
9. Back to Love
10. Snake Hips
11. Keep Together
12. People Giving Love
13. Forever
14. Day Break

Average customer rating:

Shining Brother Shining Sister Jackie Leven Manufacturer: Silverline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rock | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elegy for Johnny Cash For Peace Comes Dropping Slow Fairy Tales for Hard Men Night Lilies Defending Ancient Springs ASIN: B000DNVJ54 Release Date: 2006-02-07

Tracks:

1. Classic Northern Diversions
2. Irresistible Romance
3. Dust Elegy
4. Savannah Waltz
5. My Philosophy
6. Another Man In The Old Arcade
7. A Little Voice In Space
8. Heroin Dealer Blues
9. Faces
10. Tied-Up House
11. 1798

Album Description

Originally Recorded in 2003 and never released in the US. On "Shining Brother Shining Sister", the known and loved values of Jackie Leven's very best previous work have deepened further, but undertones of rockabilly, jazz, hip hop and waltz help make these recordings perhaps his strongest work to date. A new kind of energy and strength of arrangement suffuse all eleven tracks - from the short horror story narrated by American singer David Thomas, via other poetic spoken-word contributions from Ron Sexsmith and American poet Robert Bly, an album of immense artistic confidence shows a unique writer at the height of his creative power. Think a Scottish Nick Cave mixed with a heavy amount of booze, intellect, and massive musical talent and you have Jackie Leven. It's time for America to discover this gem of an artist!

CD Side: - Complete album DVD Side: - Complete album plus bonus track in 5.1 surround sound - Two Live performance videos - Bonus DVD Launcher Content

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