Nightsongs

Product Description
14 tracks of pure heaven. Celestial slices and sidereal sounds. 'Nightsongs,' the long-awaited debut album from Stars contains beautiful beats, heartfelt lyrics, and enough injections of Morrissey, Marr, Derrick May, Bjork, The Blue Nile, New Order, Frazier Chorus, Style Council, Electronic, Marvin Gaye, The Chimes, and De La Soul to move St. Etienne and all the angels up in heaven to tears. Tears of joy. Salty tears the likes of which they've never wept before. But it's not too late. It's never too late for 'Nightsongs.' A million dancehall dreams will be built around these words and rhythms. Most of those dreams will be shattered: She'll break your heart. He'll never call. You'll never even say a word. All else might vanish, but these songs will last. Painful and perfect reminders of the hope. Reminders of that salvation in desperation, the living and the moving, the dancing and the grooving. Those moments of madness and sadness, of elation and vibration! These songs are already playing in your head. You can almost hear them. Put this disc in your system, turn it up and just let the music flow. A dizzying array of words will fall from the mouths of Stars, while bandmates Torquil Campbell, Chris Seligman and their gaggle of electronics and associates play poet to your past and pervert to your present. They even put "motherfucking" to use in a way that is both tactful and sublime. Their clubby cover of the Smiths' "This Charming Man" is sure to win them some instant fans, but their original compositions will have this band living up to their moniker in no time. The soft revolution starts here!

Nightsongs,Stars,Le Grand Magistery,Chamber Pop,Indie Electronic,Indie Pop,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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Nightsongs

Average customer rating: Enchantment Heavenly Equisite and Filled Eternal Bliss All Pain And Sorrow Depart

This Universe Singh Kaur Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fairy Night Songs Spiritus: Breath of Life REMEMBERING YOUR SOUL PURPOSE: A Part of Ascension - SECOND EDITION Buddha Spirit Fairy Heart Magic ASIN: B000AOEMY6 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Spark In The Night
2. This Universe
3. The Lord's Prayer

Album Description

Experience the perfect peace within and without. This exquisite music is soothing, uplifting and will illuminate your heart with joy. The final recording from legendary vocalist Singh Kaur (Fairy Nightsongs, The Crimson Series) -- This Universe is an enchanting message of love that radiates grace and serenity. The purity of Singh Kaur's ethereal voice shines through on the extended ancient chant "This Universe," a gorgeous and enchanting original version of "A Spark in the Night," and a breathtaking musical version of "The Lord's Prayer." The deeply touching beauty of Singh Kaur's voice is a rare gift and she recorded this extraordinary music as her final offering to her fans. Produced by Gary Stadler (Fairy NightSongs, Fairy Heart Magic) and featuring artfully sensitive keyboard orchestrations by Raphael (Music to Disappear Into) and special guest Lisa Lynne on Celtic harp, "This Universe" will deepen and enhance your yoga, the healing arts or meditation.

Customer Reviews:

Enchantment.......2007-04-03

This music is so exquisite it brings tears of joy to my eyes. I have never been so moved. Wonderful for meditation or just relaxed enjoyment. A singer with perfect pitch and an enormously talented composer. This beautiful music will take you into presence.

Heavenly.......2007-03-10

Singh Kaur's heavenly music is the perfect antitdote to a busy and stress-filled day. I easily come back home, to my most shining self, when I listen to her other-worldly CD.

Equisite and Filled Eternal Bliss.......2005-10-12

Just exquisite! I love Singh Kaur from her Crimson Series releases and absolutely adored her previous collaboration with Gary Stadler on "Fairy NightSongs". But this new release fills me with such joy and wonder and opens my heart in a way that I have never experienced from music before. Singh Kaur's voice is radiant and pierces my soul with it's devotional passion and tenderness. I feel blessed to have found this magnificent piece of music. Thank you, thank you, thank you Gary Stadler for bringing Singh Kaur's final musical gift to us all. Many Blessings.

All Pain And Sorrow Depart.......2005-09-14

As I've mentioned elsewhere I have a deep, visceral reaction when I hear Singh Kaur's voice. Suddenly I stop for a moment, as the wise say, my mind opens, and I remember that the problem isn't me, the problem is my reaction to the problem. This dates back to my first discovery of her series of chants done on the independent ?Invincible label with Kim Robertson on harp. This Crimson collection, her final recording, is the closest thing to healing music that I have ever heard. Unfortunately, the set has to be sought out or ordered, and many people simply have never heard what is one of the most powerful voices in new age music.

I don't know if I can put my finger on what exactly is it about her singing that does this. The Spark in the Night, the first cut on this album is a reworking of an old melody of hers. The simplicity of her voice, the purity of her tone fits right into the music. As her singing matured, her voice gained coloration, and this song works not simply as and easy melody, but it reaches the listener emotionally as well.

Most of the album (43 minutes) is spent on the title piece, this universe. Combining wit Gary Stadler, Lisa Lynne, and several others, it is meditation music perfection. While anything of this length is going to be repetitious, Singh Kaur manages to vary dynamics, rhythm and color so that even the repetition is soothing. This is no small accomplishment in a world where many people think that meditation music should be electronic choirs droning over electronic strings. Singh Kaur is never hackneyed.

Rather than drone on about Kaur's talents, I suggest that, if you are looking for the narrow path to inner quiet, you stop a moment and listen for yourself.

Average customer rating: Seductive Introduction to the Soft Revolution A digital Prefab Sprout Gaze upon the STARS Sixteen word rave

Nightsongs Stars Manufacturer: Le Grand Magistery ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Chamber Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heart Set Yourself on Fire The Comeback A Lot of Little Lies for the Sake of One Big Truth Honey from the Tombs ASIN: B000056WNL Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

1. Counting Stars on the Ceiling
2. My Radio [AM Mix]
3. Going, Going, Gone
4. This Charming Man
5. on Peak Hill
6. International Rock Star
7. Very Thing
8. Write What You Know
9. Tru
10. Better Be Heaven
11. Liar
12. Tonight
13. Toxic Holiday
14. My Radio [FM Mix]

Album Description

14 tracks of pure heaven. Celestial slices and sidereal sounds. 'Nightsongs,' the long-awaited debut album from Stars contains beautiful beats, heartfelt lyrics, and enough injections of Morrissey, Marr, Derrick May, Bjork, The Blue Nile, New Order, Frazier Chorus, Style Council, Electronic, Marvin Gaye, The Chimes, and De La Soul to move St. Etienne and all the angels up in heaven to tears. Tears of joy. Salty tears the likes of which they've never wept before. But it's not too late. It's never too late for 'Nightsongs.' A million dancehall dreams will be built around these words and rhythms. Most of those dreams will be shattered: She'll break your heart. He'll never call. You'll never even say a word. All else might vanish, but these songs will last. Painful and perfect reminders of the hope. Reminders of that salvation in desperation, the living and the moving, the dancing and the grooving. Those moments of madness and sadness, of elation and vibration! These songs are already playing in your head. You can almost hear them. Put this disc in your system, turn it up and just let the music flow. A dizzying array of words will fall from the mouths of Stars, while bandmates Torquil Campbell, Chris Seligman and their gaggle of electronics and associates play poet to your past and pervert to your present. They even put "motherfucking" to use in a way that is both tactful and sublime. Their clubby cover of the Smiths' "This Charming Man" is sure to win them some instant fans, but their original compositions will have this band living up to their moniker in no time. The soft revolution starts here!

Album Description

Celestial slices & sidereal sounds. 'Nightsongs,' the debut album from Stars contains beautiful beats, heartfelt lyrics, & enough injections of Morrissey, Marr, Derrick May, Bjork, The Blue Nile, New Order, Frazier Chorus, Style Council, Electronic, Marvin Gaye, The Chimes, & De La Soul to move St. Etienne & all the angels up in heaven to tears. Put this disc in your system, turn it up & just let the music flow. A dizzying array of words will fall from the mouths of Stars, while band mates Torquil Campbell, Chris Seligman & their gaggle of electronics & associates play poet to your past & pervert to your present. Their clubby cover of the Smiths' 'This Charming Man' is sure to win them some instant fans, but their original compositions will have this band living up to their moniker in no time. The soft revolution starts here! Features 14 tracks of pure heaven including 2 bonus tracks, 'Toxic Holiday' & 'My

Customer Reviews:

Seductive .......2005-03-06

Once you hear this CD you will never forget your first time, And you will relish the moment you realise you love it, for the rest of your life.

Introduction to the Soft Revolution.......2004-02-29

Stars' Nightsongs is a healthy taste of sonic goodness. The instrumentation is fitting and the some of the grooves are truly infectious. If I had to sum up the lyrical content of this disc in one word I would use honest. They do make the attempt to softly push the pop format beyond it's radio restricted boundaries and sometimes even succeed.

The female lead and backing vocals are delicious (ba bop bop baaa) and the male leads voice fits the tracks very well. If you enjoy reflecting on life while listening to music alone this disc will assist. It has a very secure spot in my listening rotation.

Highly recommended for discriminating listeners that enjoy emotion generating electronica.

A digital Prefab Sprout.......2004-01-08

20 years ago Prefab Sprout was crucified for producing catchy, lushly textured pop tunes (just like Stars) by many of the same mags that are saluting Nightsongs and Heart. Stars' tinny, compressed, vacuum-packed sound is flat. Bascially two dimensional. Don't be fooled by cheap imitations. If you like this type of candy, Prefab Sprout has a much more natural (and accoustic) flavor.

Gaze upon the STARS.......2003-05-28

This CD was destined to be included not among the best of my collection - but as the BEST so far. I've discovered this CD at amazon.com by chance when I was searching for the NIGHTSONGS and LULLABIES album by Jim Chappell and the tracks I listened to made me feel the urge to get this ONE...I'm not a SMITHS fan (sorry) but I've got the "EARS" to listen to what makes these songs so special and I don't mind whether they made it to the charts or not. It's the feeling that goes with it that counts and the samples alone made me feel so good like as if I wanna slouch in my couch, drink beer and eat my favorite chips.
I don't mind if you guys don't find this review helpful...I don't really care! All I care bout' now is let my EARS gaze upon the STARS... :-)

Sixteen word rave.......2003-04-12

Is it just me or is "Tonight" the greatest song the Smiths never recorded? Get this.

Average customer rating: Wonderful CD for Parents of Babies and Young Children Stardreamer Great for children and adults Beautiful for children and adults alike! Herdman is magic for children

Stardreamer: Nightsongs & Lullabies Priscilla Herdman Manufacturer: Stardreamer Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Moondreamer Forever & Always Darkness into Light Voices of Winter The Water Lily ASIN: B00065Y816 Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

1. Waltzing With Bears
2. Matthew, Mark, Luke & John
3. Autumn To May
4. Moon Upon The Left
5. The Moon
6. Gooodnight, Irene
7. Twinkle, Twinkle
8. Time To Sleep
9. Lullaby for Teddy-O/Douglas Mountain
10. First Lullaby
11. Bush Lullaby
12. Close Your Eyes (Brahms "Lullaby")
13. The First Star Lullaby
14. Thanks A Lot

Album Description

Winner of the "Parents' Choice Gold Seal Award and an American Library Association Notable Children's Recording, Stardreamer is a perfect gift for expectant and new parents. From the opening song "Waltzing with Bears" to the creaking rocking chair that closes the album, Stardreamer is a beautiful song cycle that will calm a child and delight parents. Priscilla Herdman's gorgeous vocals along with the impeccable acoustic instrumental arrangements have made Stardreamer a perennial favorite since its original release in 1988. This newly remastered classic is now available on the singer's own independent label. This is a gentle going-to-bed recording that holds up after countless listenings. Over 100,000 families with peacefully sleeping children can't be wrong.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful CD for Parents of Babies and Young Children.......2007-03-15

I love this CD and so does everyone we've given it to as a gift. I especially like "Waltzing with Bears."

Stardreamer.......2007-03-08

The CD arrived looking fine. It was a gift of lullabies for a friend who has baby twins. She reports that she and they all love it.

Great for children and adults.......2007-03-06

This is one of my all-time favorite children's CDs, though it's very enjoyable for adults, too, especially if you like folk music. It seems that most vocal lullaby albums feature soprano singers, and, being a contralto myself, it's so refreshing to listen to a singer with a more mellow, warm, lower voice. It's also much easier for me to sing along in these keys! If you'd like to check out other albums for kids, do look into Lullaby: A Collection (Music for Little People), or anything by Susie Tallman and Friends.

Beautiful for children and adults alike!.......2007-02-03

My first experience with Priscilla Herdman...and what an impression! I didn't want to return this to the library; neither did my children, ages 2 and 6. Her beautiful, clear, crisp voice with simple, yet rich harmonies and melodies expose kids to the art of folk music and classic rhyme. I've always sung to my children...now I have perfect company! This is my new gift for all parents!

Herdman is magic for children.......2006-10-05

I play this for my grandchildren - and for me. The kids love Herdman's very distinctive approach and relate well to her music. And you know what? So do I. Great music for young and old.

Jerry

Average customer rating: Reflections of Faerie music for the soul Wonderful CD! A beautiful weave of music and faeries.

Reflections of Faerie Gary Stadler Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Deep Within a Faerie Forest Fairy Heart Magic Fairy Lullabies Fairy Night Songs Fairy of the Woods ASIN: B0000ALFY2 Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. Spinneee
2. Lullaby
3. Heartsong
4. Winged Ones
5. Elphame
6. Echo
7. Whispers
8. Reflections
9. Fae's Kiss

Album Description

Gary Stadler returns after completing his highly acclaimed Fairy-Trilogy, with new music that radiantly sparkles with enchantment, revealing the essence of his evocative musical style. On this new release,Gary places the focus on the purity of his beautiful piano sound, He artfully combines that with other acoustic instruments such as classical guitar, cello, vocal choirs as well as the lovely Harp artistry of Lisa Lynne. The result is another understated masterpiece of dreamy Celtic-influenced magic. It is no wonder Gary's music has generated a dedicated base of fans; there is a simple beauty in his music, which comforts the heart and stirs the soul.

Customer Reviews:

Reflections of Faerie.......2006-03-03

This is my favorite CD of all time. Every friend I share it with immediately asks the title and where to find it. It takes you immediately on a personal journey into yourself -- be careful not to get lost and not come back.

music for the soul.......2005-01-25

This music permeates my mood and creates a peaceful lovely place in my soul. Would recommend to anyone who likes soothing beautiful strains.

Wonderful CD! A beautiful weave of music and faeries........2004-05-30

Gary Stadler has created another amazing album. Reflections of Faerie, is beautiful. I have every CD of Gary's and I love each of them, including this one. On this album, Gary has brought in almost all acoustic instruments. To my ear each song has an energy of sound waves that lightens the weight on my shoulders. I feel I'm able to distance myself and take a draw from the magical composition, beginning with the alluring song, Spinneee. The music on this album feels much like a reflection in sonic form. I love each song. I feel Gary has the blessing from the faeries, he has a true gift. If I could I would give Reflection of Faerie ten stars.

Average customer rating:

Nightsongs Earl Klugh Manufacturer: Mosaic Contemporary ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Heart to Heart Babysoul ASIN: B000OPOC9G Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Ain't Misbehavin'
2. Theme From "The Pawnbroker"
3. The Look of Love
4. Nature Boy
5. Stay Gold (Theme From "The Outsiders"
6. Night Song
7. See See Rider
8. A Certain Smile
9. The Shadow of Your Smile
10. Theme From "Picnic"

Average customer rating: This has always been my favorite Jim Chappell CD Perfect bedtime music for newborns Wonderful lullabye CD for rocking those new babies! True Lullabies Wonderful, just wonderful

Nightsongs and Lullabies Jim Chappell Manufacturer: Real Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dusk Tender Ritual Saturday's Rhapsody Living the Northern Summer Laughter at Dawn ASIN: B000001J2L Release Date: 1994-08-08

Tracks:

1. Day's End
2. Indian Child
3. Song To Myself
4. Storytime
5. Alone
6. A Job Well Done
7. Lullaby
8. Friends With The Moon
9. Same Old Dream
10. Blanket Of Stars
11. Soul

Customer Reviews:

This has always been my favorite Jim Chappell CD.......2006-09-10

I have all of Jim Chappell's CDs and they're all wonderful--but this has always been my favorite. You literally feel your body relaxing and sinking deeper into the chair when you start to play it. And it's really cool how, after a particularly productive day at work, listening to "A Job Well Done" makes you feel even prouder about what you did :-).

Perfect bedtime music for newborns.......2001-10-01

From her first week, my daughter went to sleep to this CD. And we never tired of listening to it over the monitor. Every song (but one) is soothing, quieting, and beautiful. Perfect for use by parents who do not want the old standbys.

Wonderful lullabye CD for rocking those new babies!.......2001-02-24

As a new mommy, I checked this one out of the library 3 years ago and fell in love with it! It brought tears to my eyes, and stirred up so many emotions, sitting in the dark with my new son. The music is so soothing and enchanting. I am about to become a mommy of two, and wanted to find this CD again to have for my very own. I found the listing on AMAZON, and when I clicked on the first sample track, those tears came again! An excellent CD!!!!

True Lullabies.......2001-01-24

This CD was recommended to me by my ex-husband for our young son. I was looking for some quiet music for my 4 year old son to listen to at bedtime. He has been listening to this C.D. for about 2.5 years now, and actually refers to it as his sleeping music. The songs on this C.D. are so soothing and have a very peaceful feel to them. I see how they relax my son into a peaceful slumber. As the C.D. player plays all night, my son also wakes up to this music. We have snuggle time in the morning before we begin our day, and this music provides a wonderful backdrop to our morning routine. If you are looking for something other than the traditional "baby lullabies" to play for your children, you will find it with this C.D. !!!!!!

Wonderful, just wonderful.......2000-12-12

My wife brought this CD home and I thought, UH-oh... ANOTHER "touch-feely-warm-fuzzy-'my karma ran over my dogma'" kind of thing. I was wrong. Like all the other reviewers have noted, this music WILL cool you out after an angst-ridden day at the saltmine or after battling roadragers. And I do not mean this sarcastically, but, honestly, it's better than a...um...'controlled substance' (of your choice) to (please excuse the sixties verbiage here) 'mellow you out.' Brian Eno once said that this kind of music has to be as ignorable as listenable, and he's right, but when the silence gets to be TOO deafening, listen to 'Nightsongs and Lullabies.' It's better than Prozac.

Average customer rating: Wonderful CD for Parents of Babies and Young Children Stardreamer Great for children and adults Beautiful for children and adults alike! Herdman is magic for children

Stardreamer: Nightsongs & Lullabies Priscilla Herdman Manufacturer: Alcazar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Moondreamer Forever & Always Darkness into Light Voices of Winter The Water Lily ASIN: B000001I5I Release Date: 1994-04-07

Tracks:

1. Waltzing With Bears
2. Matthew, Mark, Luke & John
3. Autumn To May
4. Moon Upon The Left
5. The Moon
6. Goodnight, Irene
7. Twinkle, Twinkle
8. Time To Sleep
9. Lullaby For Teddy-O/Douglas Mountain
10. First Lullaby
11. Bush Lullaby
12. Close Your Eyes (Brahms 'Lullaby')
13. The First Star Lullaby
14. Thanks A Lot

Album Description

Winner of the "Parents' Choice Gold Seal Award and an American Library Association Notable Children's Recording, Stardreamer is a perfect gift for expectant and new parents. From the opening song "Waltzing with Bears" to the creaking rocking chair that closes the album, Stardreamer is a beautiful song cycle that will calm a child and delight parents. Priscilla Herdman's gorgeous vocals along with the impeccable acoustic instrumental arrangements have made Stardreamer a perennial favorite since its original release in 1988. This newly remastered classic is now available on the singer's own independent label. This is a gentle going-to-bed recording that holds up after countless listenings. Over 100,000 families with peacefully sleeping children can't be wrong.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful CD for Parents of Babies and Young Children.......2007-03-15

I love this CD and so does everyone we've given it to as a gift. I especially like "Waltzing with Bears."

Stardreamer.......2007-03-08

The CD arrived looking fine. It was a gift of lullabies for a friend who has baby twins. She reports that she and they all love it.

Great for children and adults.......2007-03-06

This is one of my all-time favorite children's CDs, though it's very enjoyable for adults, too, especially if you like folk music. It seems that most vocal lullaby albums feature soprano singers, and, being a contralto myself, it's so refreshing to listen to a singer with a more mellow, warm, lower voice. It's also much easier for me to sing along in these keys! If you'd like to check out other albums for kids, do look into Lullaby: A Collection (Music for Little People), or anything by Susie Tallman and Friends.

Beautiful for children and adults alike!.......2007-02-03

My first experience with Priscilla Herdman...and what an impression! I didn't want to return this to the library; neither did my children, ages 2 and 6. Her beautiful, clear, crisp voice with simple, yet rich harmonies and melodies expose kids to the art of folk music and classic rhyme. I've always sung to my children...now I have perfect company! This is my new gift for all parents!

Herdman is magic for children.......2006-10-05

I play this for my grandchildren - and for me. The kids love Herdman's very distinctive approach and relate well to her music. And you know what? So do I. Great music for young and old.

Jerry

Average customer rating:

Schubert - Nachtgesang / Remmert, Gür, Mayers, Scharoun Ensemble, RIAS Kammerchor, Creed Franz Shubert , Marcus Creed , Werner Güra , Birgit Remmert , Philip Mayers , Scharoun Ensemble , and RIAS Kammerchor Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000I435 Release Date: 1999-02-09

Tracks:

1. Nachtgesang: D913 Nachtgesang im Walde
2. Nachtgesang: D893 Grab und Mond
3. Nachtgesang: D809 Der Gondelfabrer
4. Nachtgesang: D706
5. Nachtgesang: D710 lm Gegenwigen Vergangenes
6. Nachtgesang: D.836 Coronach
7. Nachtgesang: D.892 Nachtelle
8. Nachtgesang: D.983c Die Nacht
9. Nachtgesang: D.920 Standchen
10. Nachtgesang: D.714 Gesang der Geister uber den Wassern
11. Nachtgesang: D.985 Gott im Ungewitter

Amazon.com

This is a beautiful, heartwarming record. Schubert's part-songs, originally written for friendly gatherings at home, have never received the recognition they deserve, perhaps partly because he himself underrated them. Yet their extraordinary variety of mood, character, and texture, (often within a single song) and the inspired melodies, harmonic surprises, and magical modulations, are vintage Schubert. This selection focuses on "night" both literally and symbolically; it is imaginatively arranged to contrast strophic and through-composed songs; settings for male, female, and combined voices, sometimes imitating or echoing a solo voice; and songs with and without instrumental accompaniment. The music is by turns simple, cheerful, mysterious, somber, serenely luminous, and almost operatically dramatic. There is a gently parodistic Serenade, sung by women, and a devout biblical Psalm; the two best poems are by Goethe. The performances are wonderful, pristine in sound yet deeply expressive; the alto and tenor solos are ravishing. --Edith Eisler

Average customer rating: LOVE REJOICES: A Feast For The Ear and the Soul A Superb Recording Adams Art Songs

Love Rejoices: Songs of H. Leslie Adams/Taylor Manufacturer: Albany Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000056QG6 Release Date: 2001-01-30

Tracks:

1. For You There Is No Song
2. Branch By Branch
3. The Return From Town
4. Amazing Grace
5. Prayer
6. Drums Of Tragedy
7. The Heart Of A Woman
8. Night Song
9. Sence You Went Away
10. Creole Girl
11. Flying
12. Lullaby Eternal
13. Daybirth
14. To The Road!
15. Homesick Blues
16. Li'l Gal
17. Love Come And Gone
18. The Wider View
19. Love Rejoices
20. The Valse
21. Love Memory
22. Love Response

Customer Reviews:

LOVE REJOICES: A Feast For The Ear and the Soul.......2002-01-01

This recording is for all listeners of all ages. Hear it once and you will want to hear it again and again. It is an especially good travel companion for those who spend lots of time driving. Adams' writing is melodic and soulful; it is true to the poetry of the lyrics. Each of his songs is painted with a broad brush of tonal colors and rhythms. Mr. Taylor's vocal interpretation of each song is wonderfully true to the composer's intent, that of creating beautiful music for the singers and accompanists who wish to be both musically and technically challenged while adding to their repetoire music their audiences will thoroughly enjoy. This recording belongs in the active listening library of all music lovers.

A Superb Recording.......2001-01-27

This is a heartfelt, superbly performed recording of the songs of H. Leslie Adams. Appropriately titled, "Love Rejoices," this incredibly beautiful selection of Adams songs reflects the joy which love can bring to the human spirit. Tenor Darryl Taylor and pianist Robin Guy do a superlative job of interpreting these masterpieces. Every nuance of Adams' deceptively simple work is executed with masterful technique and deeply felt emotion.Not only can the listener receive inspration from a single hearing, but one tends to return again and again, as this music weaves its haunting magic. "Love Rejoices" becomes a good friend, a warm companion, a healing means in difficult times, and a source of deep learning. Truly, this is one of the most beautiful CD products ever produced, and Adams' music offers us the work of a great American composer.

Adams Art Songs.......2001-01-18

Leslie Adams has been one of the preeminent African American composers in the US for many years now. His music has the extraordinary ability to bridge the distance between classical and popular, religious and secular. He is at his best when he is writing art songs. This collection of songs IS art.

Mr. Taylor is a young singer of extraordinary talent and presents this collection beautifully, with artistic skill, both technical and mental, and with depth of emotion that betrays his youthful age.

Noone who loves good music would not enjoy this CD.

Average customer rating:

Nightsongs Earl Klugh Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music for Lovers ASIN: B00000DQSY Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Ain't Misbehavin'
2. Theme from 'The Pawnbroker'
3. Look of Love
4. Nature Boy
5. Stay Gold (Theme) [From the Outsiders]
6. Night Song
7. See See Rider
8. Certain Smile
9. Shadow of Your Smile
10. Theme from 'Picnic'

Rap Music:

1. No Wow [Explicit Lyrics]
2. On Stage [Live] [Original recording remastered]
3. One Size Fits All [Original recording remastered]
4. Overnite Sensation [Original recording remastered]
5. Rehearsing My Choir
6. Room to Breathe
7. Satanic Panic in the Attic
8. Say It Like You Mean It
9. She's So Unusual [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]
10. Sisters of the Red Death [Explicit Lyrics]

Rap Music

rap music

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Infinity [CD-single]

Salvatore Sciarrino: Infinito nero; Le voci sottovetro

Rockin' in Rhythm

Music: Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 1

Rock N Roll Favorites and More [Import]

Shinin' n' Grindin' [Explicit Lyrics]

Seasons of Songs

Rock Animals [Import]

Somewhere Between Right & Wrong

Nuestra Historia

Secrets of Love

Strip

Pure Elements

Prayer for America

Achirana