Live in Paris [Live]

Product Description
The first-ever live concert album from multiplatinum-selling, Grammy-winning, critically acclaimed Seal, Live in Paris features a DVD of his spectacular performance at the Olympia Bruno Coquatrix on July 6, 2004, and a CD duplicating the DVD's audio (sans four tracks). With the DVD including a 5.1 Surround Sound mix, Live in Paris is the ultimate in-concert experience of the pop, dance, urban and adult contemporary superstar.

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Live in Paris [Live]

Average customer rating: Diana Krall at her best you know that Very Enjoyable and that's all that matters... Not a fan of live albums, but this one's energy shines through terrific band

Live in Paris Diana Krall Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Girl In The Other Room The Look of Love All for You: A Dedication to the Nat King Cole Trio When I Look in Your Eyes From This Moment On ASIN: B00006J9OT Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

1. I Love Being Here With You
2. Let's Fall in Love
3. 'Deed I Do
4. The Look of Love
5. East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)
6. I've Got You Under My Skin
7. Devil May Care
8. Maybe You'll Be There
9. 'S Wonderful
10. Fly Me to the Moon
11. A Case of You
12. Just the Way You Are

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Recorded at the historic Olympia Theatre in Paris in November 2001, this is Diana Krall's first live album. Backed by her quicksilver combo of bassist John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton, and guitarist John Pisano (on some tracks), Krall's jazz heritage comes through loud and clear on this program of standards, ballads, and bossa novas. On Peggy Lee's "I Love Being Here with You," Bob Dorough's "Devil May Care," and Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to the Moon," Krall's snappy, postbop piano playing shows off her debt to Nat "King" Cole and Jimmy Rowles. Her cool contralto vocals are illuminated by the Orchestre Symphonique Europeen, under the direction of Alan Broadbent, as well as the London Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Claus Ogerman. Krall's deep take on Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You" is a great choice for an encore, and the CD concludes with Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" (a studio track from a film called The Guru), with tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker and bassist Christian McBride. This collection only hints at what Diana Krall has to offer in the future.--Eugene Holley Jr.

Album Description

Canadian version of 2002 live release includes one exclusive bonus track, 'Charmed Life' & the U.S. bonus track, 'Just The Way You Are' (Studio Version/Billy Joel cover). The first-ever live concert recording from Grammy winning vocalist/pianist Diana Krall, recorded at the Paris Olympia Theatre winter 2002. Here finally, captured in amazing audio quality, is an album showcasing the magic of Krall's concert performances. Krall & her band - perform some of the tunes from Krall's studio recordings, such as 'East of the Sun (West of the Moon)' & 'Devil May Care'. Joined by special guests John Pisano (acoustic guitar) & Paulinho DaCosta (percussion) for several tracks, including the Gershwin's 'S'wonderful'. The Orchestre Symphonique European, conducted by Alan Broadbent with special guest conductor Claus Ogerman, is featured on the upbeat 'Let's Fall in Love' & a haunting interpretation of 'I've Got You

Album Details

Includes Two Bonus Tracks of "Charmed Life" and the Enhanced Track "Look of Love".

Customer Reviews:

Diana Krall at her best.......2007-06-20

Hoppin', jazzy live performance -- my favorite Diana Krall CD.

you know that.......2007-04-12

shush shuh shuh shuh sound that new cordoroy pants make? Well that's what Krall sounds like wiht her sibilant "s". Is she singing through false teeth?

Very Enjoyable and that's all that matters..........2007-02-24

For those reviewers trying to compare Diana Krall to people like Sarah Vaughn... forget it!!! She's not Vladamir Horowitz or the Pope either!!! To give her a low rating based on that is absurd.

This is a very very good Jazz band and Diana Krall swings. She plays well and she does an incredible amount with the voice that the maker gave here. The album is very enjoyable to me and it's a good place to start if you want to hear Diana Krall.

Is she great? That question is so subjective and who cares anyway. One reviewer suggested that calling her great was disrespectful to the great Jazz singers. Popular singers like Diana bring attention to Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn and Sinatra etc... People start with Diana and move backward from there... 5 stars from this reviewer!!!

Not a fan of live albums, but this one's energy shines through.......2007-01-19

Diana Krall is amazing no matter whether she's live or in studio recording. This is her first live album and is based on a lot of jazz standards. What I like is this has the energy of a live album, but someone has engineered most of the audience sussurus out.

terrific band.......2007-01-19

I do enjoy Ms. Krall's singing but for me it's the incredible interplay between the musicians (including Krall's piano) the merits the 5 stars. I acually have the DVD which I highly recommend. Anthony Wilson not only plays brillantly but gets the best guitar tone of any other live recording I've heard. Jeff Hamilton and John Clayton are tight and telepathic - pure genuis in rhythm. Both Claus Ogerman and Allan Broadbent offer great arrangements and work the Orchestra deftly. And Diana sings. The production is perfect. This could not be any better.

Average customer rating: Prime Cuts! Joyful This album is fantastic Live and alive and swinging EMC Records and sound quality

Whisper Not (Live in Paris 1999) Keith Jarrett , Gary Peacock , and Jack DeJohnette Manufacturer: Ecm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music ECM Classical | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ECM Jazz & World | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Still Live Standards in Norway Keith Jarrett at the Blue Note: The Complete Recordings Standards, Vol. 2 The Cure ASIN: B00004WMZ9 Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. Bouncin' With Bud
2. Whisper Not
3. Groovin' High
4. Chelsea Bridge
5. Wrap Your Troubles
6. Round Midnight
7. Sandu

Tracks:

1. What Is This Thing Called Love
2. Conception
3. Prelude To A Kiss
4. Hallucinations
5. All My Tomorrows
6. Poincana
7. When I Fall In Love

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Listening to the high-energy, florid runs, quirky twists, and trademark whines that tattoo "Bouncin' with Bud," the opening track of Whisper Not, it's hard to believe that Keith Jarrett was still in the throes of chronic fatigue syndrome when his trio recorded this date in Paris in July 1999. This isn't the Keith Jarrett of moody ruminations we heard on his solo CD The Melody at Night, with You, released in the fall of 1999. Whisper Not is closer to the Jarrett who launched the Standards Trio with drummer Jack DeJohnette and bassist Gary Peacock in 1983. The trio is still mining the songs of their youth, resurrecting "Poinciana," a signature song of Ahmad Jamal, an early Jarrett influence, and paying tribute to the bop masters with a rollicking take on Dizzy Gillespie's "Groovin' High" and a sophisticated excursion into Thelonious Monk's "'Round Midnight." The interplay between these three musicians has never been higher, operating at a level beyond intuition, playing inside each other's heads. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Prime Cuts!.......2007-05-20

Paying tribute to a host of great pianist influences, Jarrett performs over a dozen pieces that are either written by or associated with such jazz titans as Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, George Shearing, Ahmed Jamal, and even an Earl "Fatha" Hines tinged intro to Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.

Keith stays on the mark throughout, with the possible exception of Round Midnight sounding a bit overly intellectual and emotionally detached. That being said, the majority of the selections sparkle with his lively and often inspired approach to time-honored classics. Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette consistently provide their usual reliable support.

For those who prefer Jarrett's straight ahead approach over his more modal meanderings, it doesn't get any better than these two live cookin' sets recorded in Paris, 1999.

Joyful.......2007-05-06

Why do ECM keep releasing Standards Trio albums? I can't afford to buy them all, its just not fair.

This is another absolutely blinding (double) CD. The track that caught my attention immediately was "What is thing called love". I don't how many versions of this tune I have by Jazz musicians but it must be dozens. Well heres another way of playing the song. A great solo Piano intro and then Keith just flys into the tune with stream of brilliant inventions.

The rest of the album maintains an equally high standard. A swinging version of "Bouncing with Bud" and a beautiful version of "Chelsea Bridge" are highlights from disc 1. Having said that I love the version of "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" on disc 1 where Keith harks back to pre-bop era with a version that in its solo Piano intro is almost stride and continues that feel even if there isn't the ooom-pah left-hand all the time.

The total playing time is 1 hour 53 mins over the 2 discs. I've never heard a bad 'Standards Trio' album, but this is one of the very best.

This album is fantastic.......2007-03-07

A Keith Jarrett "must have" in my humble opinion. Similar to Jarrett's recordings at the Blue Note, but a little more refined... which is not to say it's better or worse. The Blue Note recordings have more flare but this cd has more style. All the tracks are fantastic, but my absolute favorites are:

Bouncin' With Bud, Whisper Not, Groovin' High, Chelsea Bridge (haunting melody!), What Is This Thing Called Love, and Poinciana (my #1 favorite).

The recording of "When I Fall In Love" on this album is not as good as the one on the Blue Note recordings (incredible recording, how could you top it?). Of course we're not free from Jarrett's grunts, but that's not a big deal anyway :P Altogether fantastic album.

Live and alive and swinging.......2004-09-05

Mr Jarrett is such a master, as are the bassist and drummer, that the regular listener has to put in context this offering, recorded live in Paris. How do we rate it against the magisterial LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE? That said, this is a wonderful example of the joy the trio has at making music and seems to me to be a tribute to the greats of the piano, such as Ahmad Jamal, Billy Strayhorn, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum, George Shearing. I was like others especially struck by the beautiful rendition of POINCIANA which Mr Jamal I'm sure would have enjoyed.
A special record for piano music lovers. Not to be missed.

EMC Records and sound quality.......2004-06-30

The music is wonderful but the recording quality is extremely poor(which is usually the case with EMC CD's).

Average customer rating: kiri kern Kiri sing Kern is a great experience Lacks Splendor White Glove Kern mildly disappointing

Kiri Sings Kern: Dame Kiri TeKanawa Dame Kiri TeKanawa , Jerome Kern , Jonathan Tunick , and London Sinfonietta Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | 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 | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kiri Sings Gershwin Kiri Sings Porter; Dame Kiri TeKanawa Kiri Sings Berlin Kiri Te Kanawa - Greatest Hits ~ 14 Favorites of Opera, Popular & Traditional Song Kiri! Her Greatest Hits Live ASIN: B000002SK3 Release Date: 1993-03-16

Tracks:

1. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: The Folks Who Live on the Hill
2. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: I'm Old Fashioned
3. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: The Way You Look Tonight
4. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: The Song Is You
5. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
6. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: All Through The Day
7. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: The Last Time I Saw Paris
8. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: A Fine Romance
9. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: Yesterdays
10. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: All The Things You Are
11. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: Bill
12. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: Long Ago And Far Away
13. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: Look For The Silver Lining
14. The Songs Of Jerome Kern: Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man

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As Hammerstein writes in the opening song, "Many dames with lofty aims strive for lofty goals"--and Te Kanawa strives for successful crossover. Her beautiful singing exhibits impeccable diction and excellent phrasing; but "A Fine Romance" lacks anger and humor, "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" lacks a storyteller, and "All the Things You Are" lacks romanticism. However, happy songs like "All Through the Day," "Look for the Silver Lining," and "The Folks Who Live on the Hill," are successfully interpreted. Jonathan Tunick's orchestrations enhance Kern's beauty through his captivating use of obbligato instruments. A pleasant, if not wholly satisfactory, listening experience. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

kiri kern.......2007-03-29

Kiri is sensational on this CD. Jerome Kern music is stupendous and the arrangements superb. Three top esses.

Kiri sing Kern is a great experience.......2004-01-18

I love the way she sings Kern's songs. Though certainly not opera, Kern's songs benefit from an an operatic approach--not all of them, but certainly ones such Smoke gets in your Eyes, The song is you, All the things you are. I love Kern;s songs sung in many styles but Kiri's way is one of the best.

On the other hand, I did not like Kiri singing Berlin.

Lacks Splendor.......2002-09-01

Though I do enjoy Kiri's interpretation of most music, and this CD was decent, I did not find any piece particularly memorable.

The voice is undeniably beautiful, and Kiri has managed to keep her maturing voice sounding somewhat young, yet I find that I much prefer her rendition of "The Laughing Song" to that of "Smoke Gets in YOur Eyes."

If you love Kern, and couldn't care less who performs it, than purchase this CD. If you are a fan of Kiris', then perhaps it would be best to avoid this purchase...for it is not a shining star in her vast collection of CDs. All in all, it was a disappointment.

White Glove Kern.......2001-05-20

I am the first to admit that most "crossover" albums, be they of classical performers singing pop or vice versa never quite cross over. This album does splendidly. Kern's music is the most related to classical operetta , and therefore the least jazziest. Operatic soprano Kiri Te Kanawa gives luscious, heartfelt readings of these wonderful songs, backed by glamorous orchestrations. Hearing a voice of such opulence and beauty in this music is a rare treat. Just listen to "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" ,"Long Ago and Far Away" or "The Song is You" and prepare to be swept away to another, more elegant time.

mildly disappointing.......2000-09-30

Sometimes cross-over works, sometimes not. While Kiri te Kanawa has a beautiful voice, she never gets into the idiom of these Jerome Kern masterpieces sufficiently to convey their stories or their subtleties. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes especially stands out, she sings it with none of the pathos the song demands and her version pales compared to the Platters. The orchestral arrangements are decent and in many of the songs the purity of her voice is enough to carry them, but overall I would say this is a disappointing example of a crossover record. Ms. te Kanawa should stick to what she does best.

Average customer rating: Best Concert in ANY language Excellent!!!!!!! Probably the best concert in any language in the last 5 years Simply Excellent! Grande Laura

Live in Paris 05 Laura Pausini Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Io Canto Live 2001-2002 World Tour [Region 2] Yo Canto Resta in Ascolto From the Inside ASIN: B000E6V09A Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. Gente
2. Un' Emergenza D'Amore
3. Vivimi
4. La Solitudine
5. Se Fue
6. Strani Amori
7. Escucha Atento
8. La Prospettiva Di Me
9. Medley: Cuando Se Ama/Mi Rubi L'Anima/Un Amico E Cosi/Come Se Non Fosse Stato Mai Amore
10. Tra Te E Il Mare
11. In Assenza Di Te
12. Incancellabile
13. Surrender
14. E Ritorno Da Te
15. Le Cose Che Vivi
16. Viveme (Unplugged)

Customer Reviews:

Best Concert in ANY language.......2007-05-13

This is an amazingly well done concert in every respect. I have never seen a concert DVD that has as much quality in EVERY area. Laura Pausini is amazing, and she is supported by a dynamite band, backup singers, great video/audio work, and a audience that is INTO the performance (too bad the one guy with the air horn had to ruin it). Literally, I do not understand 90% of the lyrics, but this performance is musically and technically riveting from beginning to end. I can't keep myself from playing it once or twice a week.

Excellent!!!!!!!.......2007-02-22

Laura Pausini is one of the best POP singers going, She sings well in Italian, English and Spanish. She has one of those voices that you just fall in love with. This live CD, Live in Paris 05 is cooking, it is a greatest hits live basically and you will definitely enjoy it. Vivimi, Se Fue, Tra Te E Il Mare, Surrender, E Retiorno Di Te, and La Cose Che Vivi are all excellent, well every song is excellent. This is a must have for Laura fans and I would recommend it anyone.

Probably the best concert in any language in the last 5 years .......2007-01-07

Spectacular voice, great set. This is one of those finds you go into with low expectations and get totally blown away by.

CD only in the US but the dvd is available at the euro amazon sites. NTSC format but region 2 so you will need a region free dvd player to watch it. If I didn't already have one I would buy one just to be able to watch it.

Sexiest woman on the planet. It's not the body, it's not the face, it's the hands. If you have a chance to watch the concert you will know what I mean. Never considered hands to be erotic but I have been converted.

Simply Excellent!.......2006-10-24

This defenitly is a must to have for sure. I got the special edition with a DVD. Totally recommended. You can fall in love of her voice since the first song. She's so professional! I can't wait she came to my town.

Grande Laura.......2006-09-01

A portrait of Laura's great 2005 World Tour.

Well sung, well recorded, well packed..in a few words, absolutely PERFECT!

Average customer rating: Great Live CD Didn't hear it, don't need to. Simply Marvelous !!! Essential for guitarists and Wes completists only. Wes turned it out

Complete Live in Paris 1965 Wes Montgomery Manufacturer: Definitive Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete Live at Jorgies Live in Belgium 1965 Smokin' at the Half Note Wes Montgomery & the Billy Taylor Trio Full House ASIN: B00008HAU8 Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

1. Four on Six
2. Twisted Blues
3. Impressions
4. To When
5. Jingles

Tracks:

1. Girl Next Door
2. Here's That Rainy Day
3. 'Round Midnight
4. Full House
5. Blue and Boogie/West Coast Blues

Album Description

This stellar 20 bit remastered double CD release includes all of the songs performed by Wes Montgomery's quartet, at the Paris' Theatre des Champs Elysees on March 27, 1965. It is arguably the best live recording of Wes Montgomery and the sound quality is excellent. Accompanied by the outstanding pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Arthur Harper, drummer Jimmy Lovelace and special guest, tenor saxophone virtuoso Johnny Griffin, this release is a testimony to the magic of Wes Montgomery's guitar playing, and his ability to innovate and excel in a live performance setting. Definitive Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Great Live CD.......2005-11-10

I was skeptical at first. If the recording is so great, why hasn't it come out before now? But I bought the cd anyway and was pleasantly surprised. I don't know if it is better than "Live at the Half Note" or "Full House," but it is definitely on the same level as those two cd's. And if you consider that Wes' best playing seems to be what he does live, it is a must have for any jazz guitar fan.

Didn't hear it, don't need to........2005-09-29

I'm a professional jazz guitar player and I have almost everything by Wes, as I should since he is the one and only toff player in jazz guitar. I don't have this one CD, but I don't even need to. I know that what Wes is doing here is astonishing, simple, real, honest and overwhelming, as is every single note he has ever played. The stars given by every one here shows I can't be wrong. As a study I have taken solos by Wes and the most impressive thing is not the technical complexities at all - Wes is rather simple - but how his mind must have worked, and this you can feel when playing along with him. His mind is always one or two bars ahead, so the "simple" becomes misteriously impossible and this is the trace of the genius; once you hear it you go "my god, this is so simple, how didn't I think of this before?" It's like Beethoven's 9th, so simple, so obvious and so beautiful. This man represents the spirit of jazz in the most loving way and this is why I arrogantly wrote this review of a CD I never heard.

Simply Marvelous !!!.......2005-06-12

this is as good as it gets for Wes Montgomery's live playing- a very uptempo night of playing with lotsa chops... i don't like the actual recorded sound of the recording as much as "Smokin' at the Half Note"- seems like there is more treble in Wes' amp settings than i am used to or maybe it was just the settings of the tape recorder 0r P.A. board... still, this is a ferocious night of Wes' playing with more of a Bebop feel than Swing in the style- GRRREAT JAZZ !!! a wonder-full compliment to "Smokin' at the Half Note" which has a warmer, softer vibe in that club concert... if you love Wes- you gotta hear this recording !!!

Essential for guitarists and Wes completists only........2005-03-02

Wes is admittedly more "aggressive" in his playing on this occasion, partly due to his band mates and the nature and length of the program. Unlike the grooving, always "in the pocket," rhythm section of "Smokin' at the Half Note" (Kelly, Chambers, Cobb), the Harold Mabern-led rhythm section gives the music a forward edge, or emotive quality, suggestive of Coltrane and McCoy. The result is often music based on tension and release rather than melodic inventiveness--leading to some purely "physical" playing and grandstanding on the parts of Mabern and tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin (the two ballads opening the second disk are my favorite moments of the concert).

The audio is acceptable--and thankfully the balance favors Wes' guitar, which sounds as "fat" and consistent as ever. But I suspect this recording won't wear as well with me and other non-guitarists as his meetings with Wynton Kelley, Milt Jackson, and Jimmy Smith, not to mention the classic Riverside studio albums. If there were more of Wes on record, I'd give this one 4 stars. Pick it up only if you have "Smokin'," "Full House," and "The Incredible Artistry."

Wes turned it out.......2004-11-14

got to hear this whole set&was feeling it from start to end. Wes&His Band knocked it out.I was already diging His Live One Smoking at the Half Note but this One is even more tighter if you can beleive that.Wes with His Signature playing&Styling just moves you.strogn arrangements.some of His Albums back in the day didn't always Highlight him properly as this Set does so well.enjoy!!!

Average customer rating: I love Seal! Desert Island Stuff Sweet as a kiss from a rose WITHOUT PEER Finally, a live concert! And a great package deal, too.

Live in Paris Seal Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Best: 1991-2004 (2 CD & DVD Audio) Human Being Seal - Live in Paris Seal IV Seal ASIN: B0007Z0VW0 Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

1. Crazy
2. Get It Together
3. Killer
4. Just Like You Said
5. Dreaming in Metaphors
6. Prayer for the Dying
7. Love's Divine
8. My Vision
9. Waiting For You
10. Kiss From A Rose
11. Heavenly...(Good Feeling)
12. Don't Cry
13. Bring It On
14. Future Love Paradise

Tracks:

1. Crazy (DVD)
2. Get It Together (DVD)
3. Killer (DVD)
4. Just Like You Said (DVD)
5. Dreaming in Metaphors (DVD)
6. Prayer for the Dying (DVD)
7. Don't Make Me Wait (DVD)
8. Whirlpool (DVD)
9. Love's Divine (DVD)
10. My Vision (DVD)
11. Waiting for You (DVD)
12. Kiss From A Rose (DVD)
13. Heavenly....(Good Feeling) (DVD)
14. Don't Cry (DVD)
15. Bring It On (DVD)
16. Future Love Paradise (DVD)
17. Hey Joe (DVD)
18. Deep Water (DVD)

Album Description

The first-ever live concert album from multiplatinum-selling, Grammy-winning, critically acclaimed Seal, Live in Paris features a DVD of his spectacular performance at the Olympia Bruno Coquatrix on July 6, 2004, and a CD duplicating the DVD's audio (sans four tracks). With the DVD including a 5.1 Surround Sound mix, Live in Paris is the ultimate in-concert experience of the pop, dance, urban and adult contemporary superstar.

Customer Reviews:

I love Seal!.......2007-06-26

I first fell in love with Seal years ago when I was in a mall and a store was playing Whirlpool on its muzak. I asked the guy who was that singing and he had to do some investigating for me. When he told me it was Seal, I immediately went to buy his CD. I was hooked! This live set by Seal is truly a joy to listen to. His vocal quality is unique, and very easy to listen to. I would also recommend any of his albums, especially his acoustic recordings. He is one of the most underrated vocalists out there today.

Desert Island Stuff.......2007-02-18

Seal is one of those pleasantly rare musical artists who defies description by not having a genre. This combo release of CD and DVD is such a value and showcases just what a musical treasure Seal is. The Parisian audience stunned me on the DVD by remaining absolutely quiet during the performance of "Don't Cry". The one thing that has always escaped my understanding is lack of universal appeal of his work. So many less-talented singers who perform other's work are more popular, but their voices are not the instrument that Seal's is. He performs his own songs with mature, thoughtful lyrics and also musically interesting pieces he has written or co-written. Seal fans, this is a Desert Island piece for you, but the DVD with the DTS® soundtrack almost beats being at a concert.

Sweet as a kiss from a rose.......2007-02-04

In Paris in 2004, Seal performed his first ever live concerts. The aptly-titled LIVE IN PARIS is a recording of one of those concerts. On LIVE IN PARIS, Seal performs most of his hits, including "Crazy", "Kiss from a Rose", "Love's Divine", and "Future Love Paradise". Seal's studio recordings are largely synthesized, so it's very interesting to hear him perform these songs live with actual musicians (and a talented bunch of musicians at that). The songs have a different sound to them, but the same wonderful feeling. There's a surprising amount of energy in this recording, both from the performers and the exuberant audience (which is remarkably courteous and remains silent through the actual songs, applauding wildly during the intervals between the songs). The songs are as charming as ever, and the recording as a whole is so sweet that it feels much like I'd imagine a kiss from a rose would feel.

There is more than just the CD recording in this package, though - it also includes a marvelous DVD recording of the concert that includes songs not on the CD. The DVD is very well-filmed, and with the surround mix it really feels like you're there at the concert with Seal. All in all, it's a delectable package and a great way to keep the hungry fan at bay while Seal records his next album.

WITHOUT PEER.......2006-05-14

It seems like only yesterday that Seal swept into the scene with his self titled debut. This is probably his best release yet - a seamless DVD and Cd of great music. If you're new to Seal - it's a great place to start. If you're a fan - the other reviews say it all. A worthy release.

Finally, a live concert! And a great package deal, too........2006-01-11

I just received this for Christmas and had to come "in here" to see what others think of it. I have never written a review here before, but want to share my thoughts on this one.

I absolutely love it, like others are saying - very soulful performance, and great arrangements of the songs that I love so much, too. I'm surprised that the little intricacies and subtleties that make his studio work so rich are here - sounds much better than I expected from a live performance. I also applaud his choice to release a show done in a country where the audience has respect enough for the performers to BE QUIET DURING THE SONGS, except when appropriate; I swear you could hear a pin drop in moments of this show, very refreshing! I have been to many concerts in my 40 years (including 2 with Seal!) and love the experience, but have just about had enough of the rudeness of others while there . . . sorry for the tangent . . . Anyway, I have been a big fan of Seal's since the first time hearing "Crazy" in 1991, and so, was anxious to hear what blend of songs he would contribute here. Great selection, with my only disappointment being the absence of "Violet," from his first album - one of my personal favorites (I understand the show did have to end sometime, though).

Since you're reading this, you obviously have a bit of interest in this release, and Seal, and I don't see how you could possibly be dissapointed! Great CD/DVD value! Enjoy.

Average customer rating: The Best Sinatra Live Album, But Poor Sound Quality... A Great Live Album. Sinatra At His Peak. The onion soup is great here, but don't eat it before you have to sing, it's murder. Whatever happened to those old jokes? He was there

Sinatra & Sextet: Live in Paris Frank Sinatra Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live in Australia, 1959 Sinatra at the Sands The Concert Sinatra Sinatra and Strings Sinatra: Vegas (Box Set, 4CD/1DVD) ASIN: B000002MO4 Release Date: 1994-03-22

Tracks:

1. Introduction By Charles Aznavour
2. Goody, Goody
3. Imagination
4. At Long Last Love
5. Moonlight In Vermont
6. Without A Song
7. Day In-Day Out
8. I've Got You Under My Skin
9. I Get A Kick Out Of You
10. The Second Time Around
11. Too Marvelous For Words
12. My Funny Valentine
13. In The Still Of The Night
14. April In Paris
15. Your Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
16. They Can't Take That Away From Me
17. Chicago (That Toddling Town)
18. Night And Day
19. I Could Have Danced All Night
20. One For My Baby
21. A Foggy Day
22. Ol' Man River
23. The Lady Is A Tramp
24. I Love Paris
25. Nancy
26. Come Fly With Me

Amazon.com

Live in Paris captures Frank Sinatra in 1962, circa "Come Fly with Me," smack in the middle of his shift from swinging cock-of-the-walk to schmaltzy, cocky pig. So he'll bring tears to your eyes with the dignity and gentle reverence he pours into "Ol' Man River," then leave you cursing when he tags it with a smarmy "That's a song about Sammy Davis' people." Live in Paris is loaded with similar groaners, but the disc also includes cooking, intimate versions of "My Funny Valentine," "In The Still Of The Night," "One For My Baby" and a half dozen more that immediately render all future versions second rate. --David Cantwell

Customer Reviews:

The Best Sinatra Live Album, But Poor Sound Quality..........2007-07-01

Foe the love of God, why hasn't someone remastered this album?? This is possibly the best Sinatra performance ever captured, with Frank singing with a small, intimate sextet. He sings some brilliant, obscure songs (Moonlight In Vermont), but the sound quality is so poor that i cannot listen to this recording on my High Fidelity system. This CD has been relegated to 'car CD only' status for me.

Please, someone give the masters to Rudy Van Gelder and let him work his magic. It's a disgrace that the Sinatra family hasn't remastered what is possibly Sinatra's finest performance ever recorded.

A Great Live Album. Sinatra At His Peak........2007-06-29

The early 1960s' were a period of change for Frank Sinatra. He had ended his hugely usccessful stint at Capitol Records for his own label, Reprise. He was nearing 50, and his record sales were slowing.

Frank also become active in charity affairs, and in 1962, he embarked on a tour to raise money for his favorite organizations. This included a stop in Paris with his small 6 - piece band, and the show has thankfully survived on tape.

Now, I do agree that unless you have a truly great sound system, the sound quality is disappointing. But if you can overlook that, then this is one of Frank's best live recordings.

Ol' Blue Eyes in top form here, as he swings through some of his most beloved classics, such as "I've Got You Under My Skin", "I Get A Kick Out Of You", "Chicago", "The Lady Is A Tramp", "Nancy", and "Come Fly With Me", all with signature Frank style and swag. He visits some lesser known tunes as well, such as "At Long Last Love", "My Funny Valentine", and a lovely "Ol' Man River" among others.

Frank's humor and energy is intact, and his six-piece backing group is excellent. Despite sound quality issues, this is a worthy addition to your Sinatra collection.

The onion soup is great here, but don't eat it before you have to sing, it's murder........2007-01-28

This concert was recorded during Frank Sinatra's tour of world capitals in 1962 to raise money for children's charities. Sinatra was accompanied by a six man band, which was one of the smallest groups he ever worked with. Of course, the smaller group necessitated simpler arrangements of the songs, but they still work pretty well. Sinatra is in good voice, but he seems to run out breath a few times. Could it have been something he ate? Anyway, this is an enjoyable concert of Sinatra singing some of his most popular songs. Frank's fans will enjoy it.

Whatever happened to those old jokes? .......2006-08-28

(4.5/5 stars) This 1962 concert by Sinatra and a sextet in Paris is one to own due to some outstanding performances of some fantastic songs. From the embittered man hoping for an ex-lover's timely demise on "Goody, Goody" to the down-trodden slave of "Ol' Man River," Sinatra has it covered. (If you don't think a wealthy, forty-something white man can make "Ol' Man River" poignant and beautiful, listen to this) Some of these songs, such as "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "I Get A Kick Out of You," are indelibly linked with the man. However, his voice is in such peak form and the accompaniment is so strong you will definitely want the performances on this CD. "Night and Day" alone is worth the price! The CD is not without its faults, however. Even though the sound quality is probably just about average for concert recordings in France at the time, it does detract a little from the overall experience. Also, his voice gives out on him at times, which is something he jokingly attributes to sleeping in the park. While that remark is innocuous enough, there are other times it is clear he did not transition well to a world of gender equality and civil rights. In addition to his comment about "Ol' Man River" being about Sammy Davis, Jr.'s people, there is his translation of "cherchez la femme" as "Why don't you share the broad with me?" "Whatever happened to those old jokes?" he asks after springing a zinger on the audience. Indeed.

He was there.......2006-01-18

Jonathan Schwartz, in his book "All In Good Time: A Memoir," writes about first meeting Sinatra at this performance and the party afterward. It's a terrific book throughout and includes many first-hand stories about Sinatra, including how he tried to get Schwartz fired from New York radio after he criticized the "future" songs on Sinatra's triology album. A must-read for Frankophiles.

Average customer rating: Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow "

Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights) Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; The Gypsy Baron (Highlights) Offenbach: La Belle Helene; Orpheus in the Underworld; La Vie Parisienne (Highlights) Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld / Burgess, Watson, etc (Highlights) The Best of Operetta, Vol. 3 The Best of Operetta, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00009KHY2 Release Date: 2003-09-02

Customer Reviews:

Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow ".......2006-09-12

This is the "Merry Widow" with English translation by Christopher Hassel sung by June Bronhill. I loved this rendition ever since I first heard it in about 1960. What's to love? First the translation is the best I've heard. The language doesn't sound "stilted" as some others. And, you can understand almost every word sung. Plus, the famous song, "Vilja" has some wording that moves me every time I hear it: The soprano sings, "Love me and I'll DIE for you!" with the word "die" somewhat emphasized. I don't know, there's just something "powerful" about someone saying they'd "die" for love! AND, at the end of "Vilja" the chorus and soprano raise to a crescendo hitting a high note together. In many renditions the chorus is heard but not the soprano on the final high note. In THIS version, the soprano, June Bronhill, can be heard rising to the final high note with an incressing crescendo and fortissimo louder than the chorus and holding the final high note---which gives a very thrilling effect as she holds that final note, I assure you!

The "problem" is that this June Bronhill, Reid, and Hassel version is hard to find on CD. For example, this CD is made in Holland and "there is one left" so it says on Amazon. But, if you can find it, I think it would be very much worth a listen. Then, after hearing it, if you think there's a "better" Merry Widow, please let ME know! Thanks. Email:boland7214@aol.

Average customer rating: At last... Incredible production

Live In Paris: Zenith '88 (2CD) Burning Spear Manufacturer: Burning Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Chant Down Babylon: The Island Anthology Burning Spear - Ultimate Collection Home to My Roots: South Africa 2000/Life in Paris, Zenith '88 Calling Rastafari Hail H.I.M. ASIN: B000274TBW Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Spear Burning
2. We Are Going
3. The Youth
4. New Experience
5. African Postman
6. Happy Day
7. Woman I Love You
8. Traveling

Tracks:

1. Queen Of The Mountain
2. Creation Rebel
3. Mistress Music
4. Built This City
5. The Wilderness
6. Driver
7. Door Peep
8. Old Marcus Garvey
9. Swell Headed

Customer Reviews:

At last..........2007-04-09

I owned this on a cassette and played the hell out of it but couldn't get a Cd version until recently. This may be the finest live reggae period and that includes marley and tosh. This is a full company of musicians playing more complex arraignments. Three piece brass combo and all the percussionists playing hypnotic reggae at it's best.

The drummer here is a guy i had never heard of and he is just sick! Better than sly dunbar. He drives a riddim section that is superb and burning spear is the master of ceremony with his perfect timing and passion. the sound is as clear and pure as any live album you ever heard.

The pulsating sounds will energize you and make you want to start chucking! If not then you don't have a pulse..

Incredible production.......2005-08-06

I first owned this on casette in 1990. It was the first raggae I ever owned, and it jams! I was first stuck by the crisp and clear production. On the CD it's even better. You can pick out each individual instrument and vocal. Being a guitarist, I was amazed by the inventiveness of the playing.
The songs themselves are longer and more complex than any raggae I've heard before or since. You will groove and sing along all day and night. Don't be surprised if you find yourself humming the songs the next day without realizing that you're doing it.

Average customer rating: Few groups can produce this much high energy All the elements Serious Jazz

Live in Paris Enrico Pieranunzi Manufacturer: Challenge ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ballads Play Morricone Special Encounter Piano Solo The Words And The Days ASIN: B000BS6Y7Y Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Ouverthree
3. Body And Soul
4. I Hear A Rhapsody
5. Footprints
6. I Fall In Love Too Easily
7. But Not For Me
8. Hindsight

Tracks:

1. Someday My Prince Will Come
2. What Is This Thing Called Love
3. Jitterbug Waltz
4. One Lone Star
5. Una Piccola Chiave Dorata
6. Autumn Leaves

Album Description

"Enrico Pieranunzi is a force to be reckond with both as a musician and coposer...[giving] new listeners a further display of the brilliant capabilities he has honed over the many years in Italy and Europe with numerous projects and musicians." -ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Very intimate live recording with pianist Enrico Pieranunzi (who worked with Chet Baker, Art Farmer and Lee Konitz); drummer André Ceccarelli (who performed with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Brad Mehldau and Sting); and bassist Hein van de Geyn (who recorded with Chet Baker, Bobby Watson and many more).

Customer Reviews:

Few groups can produce this much high energy.......2006-04-16

Pieranunzi's group just packs the most in the least amount of time with an efficiency that leaves me breathless. Damn, they're good. No, over the edge good! May they be together and play and make music like this for a very long time. The album is non-stop, meaning one tune flows like a bubbling mountain stream into another leaving the listener to realize with surprise we're in new territory. New territory indeed. This recording is getting a lot of ear time.

All the elements.......2006-03-18

This EP date has humor, adventure and beauty. What more do you want?

Serious Jazz.......2006-01-25

One of last year's Top 20 was Enrico Pieranunzi's trio album with Charlie Haden and Paul Motian titled "Special Encounter." It was published by CAM Jazz, a label that has built a reputation for producing stellar music. Challenge Records has a comparable reputation; and if this album can hang on for 11 months, it's a contender for this year's list.

Pieranunzi is joined by bassist Hein van de Geyn and drummer Andre Ceccarelli for 14 tracks recorded over three days in 2001. The band has recorded as a trio before, and Van de Geyn and Ceccarelli spent years working back-up together for Dee Dee Bridgewater. Here, they blend like coffee. European musicians are often cheaply labeled "Impressionistic"; but in this case, the term's a bullseye. Often they barely hint at the original melody, and only briefly. To put it another way: this is one of those albums you buy for the music, not the songs.

Piano, bass, and drums is the most ubiquitous configuration in jazz; and the truth is, very few of them have a unique sound. This one does. "Live in Paris" isn't a conventional blowing session with constant 4/4 swing pushing through alternating heads and solos. There's far more improvisation with regard to form, and far more interaction than soloist against accompaniment. The closest parallel might be the cliche, Bill Evans's trio, or else maybe Brad Mehldau's Vanguard recordings -- except that I think these guys leave a lot more space.

The shortest tune is "What Is This Thing Called Love," at 4:33; most of the tracks clock between six and ten minutes apiece. This is exactly what I want from a live CD, because it's what I love in a concert: to hear the band stretch out, to hear them really dig into a tune and find something different from what they played the night before. This isn't every other piano album, but it is a perfect example of a live CD that brings you the experience of sitting in a club.

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