Always Be

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With slightly hoarse, easy-over-the-vowels vocals resembling Elvis Costello's Almost Blue-period crooning, Jeffrey Gaines delivers declarative musings on love gone wrong. Clean sonic backgrounds stick with acoustic guitar and genteel percussion in the best adult-contemporary tradition, though occasionally overdriven amps ("Shake It Off") or a simple, creepy minor lick ("Fall You Fool") lend uncharacteristic color. Unfortunately, Costello covers that same ground with much more mesmerizing convolution; on Always Be, if a lyric line ends in "know," you can successfully leap to the conclusion that a "go" is coming up, and probably predict most of the words in between. Ewan MacColl's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" (enclosed twice), both boasting superior words, demonstrate the singer's earnest and warm, though not earth-shattering, melodic command. --Andrew Hamlin

Always Be,Jeffrey Gaines,Artemis Records,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Pop,Popular Music,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

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Always Be

Average customer rating: Touching Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces! the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD) Very Nice A sweeping, emotional standout!

The Notebook Various Artists Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Notebook (New Line Platinum Series) The Notebook Finding Neverland A Walk to Remember The Lake House ASIN: B00023B1E4 Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Main Title
2. Overture
3. "I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Billie Holiday
4. "Alabamy Home" Performed by Duke Ellington
5. Allie Returns
6. House Blues/The Porch Dance/The Proposal/The Carnival
7. Noah's Journey
8. "Always And Always" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
9. "A String Of Pearls" Performed by Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
10. On The Lake
11. "Diga Diga Doo" Performed by Rex Stewart And The Ellingtonians
12. "One O'Clock Jump" Performed by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
13. "I'll Be Seeing You" Performed by Jimmy Durante
14. Noah's Last Letter
15. Our Love Can Do Miracles

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Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel, director Nick Cassavetes film spins the bittersweet tale of a 60-year romance, as seen from the polar perspectives of its promising youth and the travails of an old age cursed by Alzheimer's. Its soundtrack effectively echoes those polar dramatic concerns, with composer Aaron Zigler's gentle orchestral score largely giving voice to the character's melancholy present, while a rich, well-chosen slate of vintage material by Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller imparts a restless energy to their youth. There's a certain schmaltz to much of Zigman's work here, yet cues like "House Blues/The Porch Dance.." and "Noah's Journey" argue he's achieved something more elusive than mere melodramatic wallpaper with the deceivingly difficult task at hand; it can't be easy to have your work seasoned with the likes of Ellington's sassy "Alabamy Home" and Goodman's still-vibrant "One O'Clock Jump." Sharply contrasting versions of "I'll Be Seeing You" by Holiday and Jimmy Durante bookend the soundtrack, perfectly evoking the story's alternating shades of hope and fading nostalgia and framing Zigman's understated work in the bargain. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Based on the best selling novel by Nicholas Sparks ("A Walk To Remember", "Message In A Bottle"), "The Notebook" is the story of Noah and Allie, teenage lovers torn apart by WWII and Allie's parents' demands to marry a respectable lawyer. After 14 years apart, they meet again and rekindle their true love. Starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, and Gena Rowlands. The soundtrack is a propelling force. In addition to classic WWII era pieces, Aaron Zigman's score suites enhance the record with beautifully dramatic themes. Score performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony.

Customer Reviews:

Touching.......2007-07-04

There isn't much I can say about this beautiful movie, except that it was so touching!
It say's go for the "true love", settle for nothing else no matter what may be in store, because love that is "true" and as beautiful as their's was, is a rare thing!
I absolutely loved the ending.
I also loved that a movie CAN be truly wonderful, beautiful and touching WITHOUT grafic "sex scenes!" Also sadly a rare thing in movies today.

Ever seen "Hanover Street?" Equally beautiful. No SEX scenes either!

Angelfish

Pays music a complement. I love the classical pieces!.......2007-05-27

I do not have the soundtrack to The Notebook, but I do have the movie itself. Having said that, every song is wonderful. Some music carries with it, a wealth of emotion and a sense of timelessness. I love all of the classical pieces , perhaps the best, in this particular movie. Classical has never been my speed when it comes down to music, but something about this movie's classical masterpieces struck a chord in me...made me smile and maybe even sniffle a bit. If you are a fan of the movie, I'm sure you would love its soundtrack too. Music like this is ideal for a romantic evening or just for pleasure listening. You don't know if you'll like something until you give it a chance! So give this a chance!!

the Notebook soundtrack (Audio CD).......2007-05-13

This is a beautiful collection of music from the movie, The Notebook. Most is instrumental, very relaxing, as well as lively at times. Two renditions of "I'll Be Seeing You" are included.

Very Nice.......2007-03-30

I really enjoyed listening to the soundtrack, but I'm also a big fan of background music and this cd was great for both. Listening to the cd took me back to the movie and reminded me how much I enjoyed it, but I also put the cd on during a nice meal with friends and it worked out very well, they all enjoyed the music.

A sweeping, emotional standout!.......2007-01-11

The music from The Notebook brings you right back to the film, capturing your heart and soul. It's music will roll live waves through your soul and bring you from nostalgia to your own feelings of love and desire. The selections, arrangements and orchestrations are to be admired, and Mr. Zigman is to be praised. This soundtrack truly completes the legacy of "The Notebook".

Average customer rating: Great easy listenening Help trying to figure out the title of a song omitted song Where's Van Morrison?! The Royal Tenenbaums Soundtrack

The Royal Tenenbaums (Collector's Edition) Various Artists Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection) The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions Rushmore Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ASIN: B000068TNT Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

1. 111 Archer Avenue - Mark Mothersbaugh
2. These Days - Nico
3. String Quartet In F Major - Ysaye Quartet
4. Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard - Paul Simon
5. Sonata For Cello And Piano In F Minor - The Mutato Muzika Orchestra
6. Wigwam - Bob Dylan
7. Look At That Old Grizzly Bear - Mark Mothersbaugh
8. Look At Me - John Lennon
9. Lullaby - Emitt Rhodes
10. Mothersbaugh Canon - Mark Mothersbaugh
11. Police & Thieves - The Clash
12. Scrapping And Yelling - Mark Mothersbaugh
13. Judy Is A Punk - Ramones
14. Pagoda's Theme - Mark Mothersbaugh
15. Needle In The Hay - Elliott Smith
16. Fly - Nick Drake
17. I Always Wanted To Be A Tenenbaum - Mark Mothersbaugh
18. Christmas Time Is Here - Vince Guaraldi Trio
19. Stephanie Says - The Velvet Underground
20. Rachel Evans Tenenbaum (1965-2000) - Mark Mothersbaugh
21. Sparkplug Minuet - Mark Mothersbaugh
22. The Fairest Of The Seasons - Nico
23. Hey Jude - The Mutato Muzika Orchestra

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The magical triad behind Rushmore's spunky, starry-eyed soundtrack--music supervisor Randall Poster, composer Mark Mothersbaugh, and director Wes Anderson--leaps forward a decade from that beloved soundtrack's '60s gems, in the process adopting a more pensive feel for The Royal Tenenbaums' musical backdrop. It may lack the euphoric sing-along feel of, say, Creation's "Makin' Time," but the rock and folk tracks here perfectly match the film's crumbling characters and their dilapidated relationships. The Ramones' "Judy Is a Punk" is a burst of nostalgic rebellion but surely causes a sad twinge in light of Joey Ramone's untimely death in 2001; gloom-folker Nick Drake's "Fly" and Elliott Smith's excellently depressing "Needle in the Hay"--which is used to chilling effect during a wrist-slashing scene--further deepen the dark thread running through Tenenbaums. But those who prefer the sunny disposition of Rushmore will be thrilled by the calming concoctions of Mothersbaugh, who heralds the coming of a new scene with graceful woodwind/string parts ("Scrapping and Yelling") and playful sitar pieces ("Pagoda's Theme"). Throw in the Clash's squalling "Police & Thieves" and the Velvet Underground's petal-soft "Stephanie Says" and you've got another winning soundtrack from the film biz's most in-tune music lovers. Tenenbaum or not, you can go home again. --Kristy Martin

Customer Reviews:

Great easy listenening .......2007-02-02

I like this soundtrack because its very laid back. Enjoyable songs that help you relax.

Help trying to figure out the title of a song.......2006-04-17

Hey, maybe you guys can help me, does anyone know the title of the song playing on a radio while owen wilson is getting high (or preparing to do so) with his friends and his dad and brother step in and tell him they want to help him. I really love that song and i have no idea what the title is

omitted song.......2006-02-01

For anyone interested, one song which was omitted from the soundtract which has not been mentioned is:

Emitt Rhodes - Lullabye

A beautiful track played in the scence where Royal is lying in his bed sucking down a shake and reading a book when Chas say "lights out old man" and switchs off the light. One of my fav songs in the movie along side the rolling stones - she smiled sweetly. sadly both songs were omitted but still a beautiful soundtrack.

Where's Van Morrison?!.......2005-03-16

This is a near-perfect collection of 60's and 70's pop and folk. The sad but hopeful vibe of the songs fits the movie's tone perfectly and you can't really agrue with songs like "Stephanie Says." it's also nice to hear the two Nico cuts since Nico's solo work really doesn't get the acclaim it deserves these days. My problem with this album is that it favors symphonic songs from the film instead of pop songs also used in it such as "Ruby Tuesday" and Van Morrison's "Everyone." I'm really bummed about the exclusion of "Everyone" because i thought it closed the movie so well. They should have released the score and the soundtrack separately so all these great songs could be included.

The Royal Tenenbaums Soundtrack.......2005-03-14

The Collector's Edition Soundtrack leaves out two great Rolling Stones' tunes She Smiled Sweetly & Ruby Tuesday. Also left to the winds is John Lennon's Look at Me, the Clash's Rock the Kazbah. The First Edition leaves a few tunes off too but it is a far better Soundtrack. Puckstar

Average customer rating: One of the worst covers and one of the best songs Terrible Band and worst cover Beautiful, Amazing, Simply Wonderful Beautiful Acoustic CD it was ok..honestly

My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue Fall Out Boy Manufacturer: Fueled By Ramen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fall Out Boy's Evening Out with Your Girl From Under the Cork Tree [Limited "Black Clouds and Underdogs" Edition] From Under the Cork Tree Infinity on High - Deluxe Limited Edition Maximum Fallout Boy ASIN: B000228E0E Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. My Heart Is The Worst Kind Of Weapon
2. 'It's Not A Side Effect Of The Cocaine, I Am Thinking It Must Be Love'
3. Nobody Puts Baby In The Corner
4. Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division)
5. Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy (Acoustic)

Album Description

My Heart Will Always Be the B-Side to My Tongue offers fans an inside look at Fall Out Boy's history, as well as a sneak peek into what's to come in the next year. My Heart... is a 5-song CD-EP and a full-length DVD. The CD-EP features three new songs, one cover, and one acoustic version of an old song. The DVD includes their videos for "Dead On Arrival" and "Grand Theft Autumn," live footage, interviews, studio footage, a photo gallery and more.

Customer Reviews:

One of the worst covers and one of the best songs.......2007-04-07

The Joy Division cover is horrid and is vomit inducing. And this is coming from someone who enjoys the Nouvelle Vague cover.

The acoustic version of Nobody puts baby in the corner is brilliant. Pitch the dastardly electric version.

Fallout Boy overachieves. They are awesome at genius and are awesome at sucking.

Terrible Band and worst cover.......2006-03-27

Other bands have performed covers of Joy Division and most were pretty bad. The cover that fallout boy made of Love Will Tear us Apart is just plain crappy. The singing just sucks (for any songs by fallout boy), not even close to being as good as the original. The cover is a disgrace to Ian. If you want a good version hear the original.

Beautiful, Amazing, Simply Wonderful.......2006-03-18

The CD:
The tracks on this CD were just beautifully arranged, and preformed. I wasn't quite sure for "Love Will Tear Us Apart" since it was by Joy Division, but Fall Out Boy preformed it amazingly. My favorite track, and the shortest one at that, has got to be "it's not a side effect of the cocaine, i am thinking it must be love" It's written brilliantly.
The DVD:
Only a small section of this DVD is similar to Release The Bats, but the rest (story, videos, preformance, and cutting room floor) were quite good. I especially enjoyed the acoustic preformances of Saturday, Grenade Jumper, Dead on Arrivial, and more.

If you love Fall Out Boy or just acoustic music, I strongly incourage you to buy this.

Beautiful Acoustic CD.......2006-03-04

To the last reviewer, perhaps this is the more sensitive side of Fall Out Boy, but is that necessarily bad? Their acoustic stuff is AMAZING, or are you too obsessed about whether this is "real" punk music or not? Honestly, doesn't it matter more the MATERIAL IN THE CD, not the LABEL? Everyone has their own opinions on music and I'm going to express mine....

This CD rocks. Hands down. The music is heartfelt and you feel as if they're playing a private concert just for you. I like Fall Out Boy's other stuff, too, but I bought this after listening to "Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy" first and fell in love with it instantly. The other stuff is just as amazing, too, so you won't be disappointed. The DVD is good, as well - you get an inside view into their band. This cd is worth the money if you like acoustic-ly driven music. Give it a try even if it isn't your thing. :)

Overall point: I LOVE THIS CD. Emotive and raw acoustic, this music really makes you think. The lyrics are deep. They express careful planning, as does the acoustic riffs. I recommend this whole-heartedly. <33

it was ok..honestly.......2006-01-27

Well the best part of this CD i think is the acoustic versions of Grand theft autumn and nobody puts baby in the corner. The DVD is ok as well i suppose. If I had the choice between this and another CD of fallout boys then I would get the other CD but if you have the rest then you should just this anyway.

Average customer rating: Willie, and his guitar, and his soul Willie at his best Willie Does It Again Review from the Synthesis Credit Well Earned

It Always Will Be Willie Nelson Manufacturer: Lost Highway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Songs Countryman [Digipack] You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels Spirit ASIN: B000639YTO Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. It Always Will Be
2. Picture In A Frame
3. The Way You See Me
4. Be That As It May
5. You Were It
6. Big Booty
7. I Didn't Come Here (And I Ain't Leavin')
8. My Broken Heart Belongs To You
9. Dreams Come True
10. Overtime
11. Tired
12. Love's The One And Only Thing
13. Texas
14. Midnight Rider

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Ol' Willie has made records like this before, but the highpoints of It Always Will Be rank with some of his most realized, subtle, and sublime work. You'd have turn to the timeless "Always on My Mind" for a Nelson ballad as moving as the title track. When he surrenders the songwriting chores to Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits, and even Toby Keith (whose working-class ballad "Tired" devastates), he sings with his unmistakable, harrowing vibrato and arranges with his gift for down-to-earth, acoustic-based country majesty. The cameos from Norah Jones and Williams feel relaxed and unaffected, and the band--hired guns from Nashville plus Nelson's longtime harmonica player Mickey Raphael--swings hard, adding a bit of richness to his tried-and-true Texas sound. Few artists in their twilight have lived up to, if not extended, their legacy like Willie Nelson has. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Willie, and his guitar, and his soul.......2006-11-25

Of all of Nelson's album covers, none has expressed the contents so perfectly as the cover of "It Always Will Be." Willie's strong, handsome profile, the hard-earned lines on his face, his hand's loving caress on his guitar--the softness and sharp edges and warm light and deep shadows. Nelson has released many albums that serve as landmarks of American music--Red-Headed Stranger tops a long list--but none feel quite as personal to me as this gem. I get a sense of a man who has much more living to do, but has taken time to look back down the road and give us a sense of where he's been. The joys and romps and fears, triumphs and troubles--the achingly beautiful title track bookended by the rascally Midnight Rider: yes, Willie has been a lot of places, has had a lot of fun and endured a bit of pain, but the masterful simplicity of the music and strength in his voice show that he's a man who's learned a thing or two about himself and the world, and has many miles yet to go.

Willie at his best.......2006-11-10

I thought I'd heard it all but this album is the best. Each song is a gift, a glimpse into the soul of this amazing man. He speaks to loneliness, gratitude, commitment,contentment and self realization. One moment I'm moved to tears and the next moment I'm laughing aloud with Big Booty! If you're a Willie Nelson fan, this is a MUST have album...it doesn't get any better than this!

Willie Does It Again.......2005-09-16

Willie Nelson and George Strait have one thing in common, musically speaking, everything they touch turns to gold. This album in no way is a departure from that statement. Honestly, what can one say about a Willie Nelson album that hasn't already been said. Great, Wonderful, Terrific, Classic, Masterpiece. The list goes on. This album will not dissappoint any fan of the man in pig tails.

Review from the Synthesis.......2005-06-15

The latest Willie Nelson album is a mostly mellow affair comprised of original material, three duets and a couple choice covers. The Nelson-penned "Texas" expresses his love for the Lone Star State with a fitting Tex-Mex mix of country pedal steel moaning over a south-of-the-border beat while a guitar dances between the two influences. Things get jazzy on "Dreams Come True," a piano-based duet with Norah Jones. A harmonica adds character to an earnest cover of "Picture in a Frame" by Tom Waits, and Greg Allman's "Midnight Rider" finally gets things moving on a closing track that could have been written especially for Willie. Highly recommended for you and your horse.

- Connell Burton McDaniel
Synthesis.net

Credit Well Earned.......2005-03-20

This review is written by a fellow from the suburbs and urban regions of New York City, not exactly a bastion of Country and Western music. But let me give credit where credit is due: "It Always Will Be" is a stunning album. I mostly remember Willie from his outlaw days with Waylon Jennings over twenty years ago and occasionally hear in the news that he is still active in Farm-Aid. I recently have become exposed to Americana Country music through a Texas radio station on the Web called KHYI and have found myself profoundly impressed by what I have heard. The schlock mass-market "country" of Shania Twain and the like is not the only country music out there, much to my great relief! KHYI has been playing several songs from this album since it came out at the end of 2004 centered around the very humorous "Big Booty" cut about a "large" girlfriend giving her "skinny" boyfriend the boot. It has sent my toes a tapping everytime I hear it. They also play a true new Willie classic on par with anything he has ever done in the form of the title cut "It Always Will Be". This slow ballad will raise goosebumps the size of golfballs on your skin listening to his lyrics, guitaring, and delivery. It doesn't get much better than this in any form of music. "I Didn't Come Here (And I Ain't Leavin')" is a heroic honky-tonk crowd pleaser while "Midnight Rider" does the same with more of a rock and roll pace with help from Toby Keith. There are also three duets on here with Paula Nelson, Norah Jones, and Lucinda Williams that are intimate, small setting lounge classics. Jazz and true country never sounded better. This CD runs 52 minutes long over 14 songs and there truly is not a single weak cut on it. Willie has put several exclamation points near the end of his long career with this album. It is not getting near as much airplay as it should due to Nashville's dislike for anything that does not originate with it's "good tastes", ie. Americana Texas based Country (and WESTERN!). Amazon has clips from all 14 cuts from this album above so, give a few listens if you are not sure. This truly is one of the best albums so far of the 21st Century.

Average customer rating: Fun Show, Average Score Cleverness personified Fantastic Jazz Musical That's FUN!!! Great Jazz-Oriented Score I love it!

City of Angels (1990 Original Broadway Cast) Cy Coleman , David Zippel , James Naughton , and Randy Graff Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Contemporary Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Broadway & Vocalists | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: City of Angels Seesaw (1973 Original Broadway Cast) On The Twentieth Century (1978 Original Broadway Cast) Grand Hotel: The Musical - Broadway Cast Recording The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B00000272K Release Date: 1990-02-09

Tracks:

1. Prologue-Theme From City Of Angels
2. Double Talk
3. What You Don't Know About Women
4. You Gotta Look Out For Yourself
5. The Buddy System
6. With Every Breath I Take
7. The Tennis Song
8. Ev'rybody's Gotta Be Somewhere
9. Lost And Found
10. All You Have To Do Is Wait
11. You're Nothing Without Me
12. Stay With Me
13. You Can Always Count On Me
14. Alaura's Theme
15. It Needs Work
16. L.A. Blues
17. With Every Breath I Take-Duet
18. Funny
19. I'm Nothing Without You
20. Epilogue-Theme From City Of Angels
21. Double Talk Walk

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Cy Coleman and David Zippel's City of Angels is a seductive depiction of 1940s Los Angeles, capturing swinging jazz, torchy ballads, witty lyrics, and even a Manhattan Transfer-like Greek chorus (arranged by ManTran guru Yaron Gershovsky). James Naughton and Gregg Edelman star as Stone and Stine, respectively a tough Raymond Chandleresque PI and the writer who dreams up his adventures. Randy Graff plays Stone's long-suffering secretary and Dee Hoty the requisite femme fatale. Loads of atmosphere and tasty songs such as "What You Don't Know About Women," "With Every Breath I Take," "You're Nothing Without Me," and "You Can Always Count on Me" make City of Angels a modern classic. It won 1990 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Leading Actor (Naughton), Featured Actress (Graff), Best Book (Larry Gelbart), and Best Original Score. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

Fun Show, Average Score.......2007-02-21

Fun show, ingenuos concept, so-so score, with one exception. The ballad With Every Breath I Take is brilliant. One of Coleman's best pieces.

Cleverness personified.......2006-10-16

A duet between an author and the character he created, each claiming "you're nothing without me," is just one example of how sharp, witty and clever show is, with an unusual score, jazzy and bluesy and very 1940s, and some of the best lyrics I know.

Fantastic Jazz Musical That's FUN!!!.......2006-04-14

City of Angels is an incredibly fun, classy, and jazzy musical that delivers. Stellar vocal performances are provided by the entire cast, particularly the female end. The fact that Randy Graff was the only female from this cast nominated at the Tony Awards that year floors me. Kay McClelland and Rachel York deserved nods for their powerful solos, With Every Breath I Take and Lost Found, alone. These two songs are also the type of sultry, jazz solos that one would expect in the 40's, which is why the show works. The music is completely period with when the show takes place, and that's why I love it. The best tracks are:

3) What You Don't Know About Women
6) With Every Breath I Take (destined to be a classic)
9) Lost and Found (wonderful solo)
10) All You Have To Do Is Wait (FUN! FUN! FUN SONG!!! Hilarious as well)
11) You're Nothing Without Me
13) You Can Always Count On Me (Randy Graff's Tony!)

Great Jazz-Oriented Score.......2005-06-25

1990 Tony winner for Best Musical, "City Of Angels" contains a great score, filled with jazz-oriented melodies & torch songs. Not all the songs are terrific, but most of the score lends itself to repeat listenings. Best tracks include:

Double Talk
What You Don't Know About Women
With Every Breath I Take [beautiful song!]
Lost And Found
You're Nothing Without Me [the show's hit]
You Can Always Count On Me
Funny

Great cast ... great buy!

I love it!.......2005-02-22

This is one of my favorite soundtracks ever! Since I'm going to be working on music for the show, I'm happy that this is the case. It has been in my CD player for a few weeks now, and there's enough variety for it not to get old. But having read through the script makes the lyrics infinitely wittier. Musicals are supposed to rely partially on the lyrics and partially on the script. This show does that perfectly. Without the script, the lyrics are (apparently) lacking. But without the lyrics, the script is missing something. When you put the two pieces together, however, it's really easy to see why this show won a Tony.

Average customer rating: Absolutely Pure & Beautiful Symphonic Rock pleasant easy listening Excellent CD luke

Symphonic Rock Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music of ABBA, Beatles & Queen Kashmir: The Symphonic Led Zeppelin Us and Them: Symphonic Pink Floyd Riders on the Storm: The Doors Concerto The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays the Hits of Pink Floyd ASIN: B0002T7ZM0 Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Come Away With Me (originally by Norah Jones)
2. Yellow (originally by Coldplay)
3. Here With Me (originally by Dido)
4. Millennium (originally by Robbie Williams)
5. Hero (originally by Enrique Iglesius)
6. What Can I Do (originally by The Corrs)
7. Flying Without Wings (originally by Westlife)
8. Everybody Hurts (originally by REM)
9. Every Breath You Take (originally by The Police)
10. Let It Be (originally by The Beatles)
11. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (originally by Procol Harum)
12. Nights In White Satin (originally by The Moody Blues)
13. Candle In The Wind (originally by Elton John)
14. Imagine (originally by John Lennon)

Tracks:

1. Beautiful Day (originally by U2)
2. Champagne Supernova (originally by Oasis)
3. Handbags & Gladrags (originally by Stereophonics)
4. Why Does It Always Rain On Me (originally by Travis)
5. Livin' On A Prayer (originally by Bon Jovi)
6. Layla (originally by Derek & The Dominos)
7. Stairway To Heaven (originally by Led Zeppelin)
8. Bat Out Of Hell (originally by Meat Loaf)
9. Run To You (originally by Bryan Adams)
10. China In Your Hand (originally by T'Pau)
11. Torn (originally by Natalie Imbruglia)
12. Bittersweet Symphony (originally by The Verve)
13. Good Vibrations (originally by The Beach Boys)
14. Bohemian Rhapsody (originally by Queen)

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Pure & Beautiful.......2005-10-31

If you buy no other classical music, buy this collection. CD 1 (Relax) is perfect for dinner, quiet entertaining or just soft music while you're working. From "Come Away With Me", to "Whiter Shade of Pale" to "Knights in White Satin"... each piece is it's own movement - and moved you will be... Perfect for a romantic evening. CD2 is more robust, but equally entertaining. "Layla", "Livin On A Prayer", Stairway to Heaven", "Run to You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" - you owe it to yourself to hear these licks performed by the RPO.

Symphonic Rock.......2005-07-25

It really isn't rock, but it is a very pleasant presentation of popular music, rendered in creative ways by a full symphony orchestra. It sounds like the orchestra had a great time making these CD's.

pleasant easy listening.......2005-07-19

It's not extremely interesting music, but nice background, relaxing and pleasant with full orchestra. Not a bad buy at all!

Excellent CD.......2005-03-20

I received this as a present and at first I wasn't sure if I would like it because I don't like some of the original songs, but there's something about hearing the orchestra play that makes me like all of them. Just try it out.

luke.......2004-12-12

well, if you like elevator music then you should get this cd. if not then dont waste your time, its lame. big time lame. just listen to the audio samples im so glad i didn't waste my money on this piece of crap.

Average customer rating: Why Aren't There More Recent Reviews?? Just Awesome I don't even own this cd.... Awesome Articulately Soulful

Always Be Jeffrey Gaines Manufacturer: Artemis Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jeffrey Gaines Live Toward the Sun Galore Jeffrey Gaines Somewhat Slightly Dazed ASIN: B00005AVRC Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Always Be
2. Shake It Off
3. In Your Eyes
4. I'll Have You
5. Back To You
6. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
7. Fall You Fool
8. Tomorrow Today
9. Your Town
10. Happy That
11. Take Me Back
12. In Your Eyes (Live)
13. Hero In Me

Amazon.com

With slightly hoarse, easy-over-the-vowels vocals resembling Elvis Costello's Almost Blue-period crooning, Jeffrey Gaines delivers declarative musings on love gone wrong. Clean sonic backgrounds stick with acoustic guitar and genteel percussion in the best adult-contemporary tradition, though occasionally overdriven amps ("Shake It Off") or a simple, creepy minor lick ("Fall You Fool") lend uncharacteristic color. Unfortunately, Costello covers that same ground with much more mesmerizing convolution; on Always Be, if a lyric line ends in "know," you can successfully leap to the conclusion that a "go" is coming up, and probably predict most of the words in between. Ewan MacColl's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes" (enclosed twice), both boasting superior words, demonstrate the singer's earnest and warm, though not earth-shattering, melodic command. --Andrew Hamlin

Customer Reviews:

Why Aren't There More Recent Reviews??.......2007-05-30

I recenently and accidentally had the chance to see J. Gaines live. He did a solo accoustic set and I instantly became a fan. It was my experience that he is an average professional guitarist, but a highly talented song-writer and lyricist. In addition, he has many positive messages in his songs. So, I had to buy a CD on the spot, and I have listened to this many times in the few short weeks I have owned it. I have also played it at a party I hosted. Very soulfull voice and melow rock groove. I give this album 4 stars, but you have to appreciate that it is the rare and truely extrodinary CD that I can give a 5 star rating....so this is right up there with many of my favorite and frequently played CDs. My last two comments: (1) I have never appreciated having the same song on a CD twice and wish that "In Your Eyes" was only on once (no matter how cool it is); (2) I enjoyed his live solo performance more than I do this studio recording which has back-up supporting instruments. I look forward to buying Gaines' live CD. In closing, I was surprised that there were not more recent reviews than 2004. I was hoping to see a lot of activity signifying that Gaines is catching on and growing.

Just Awesome.......2004-01-03

I love this CD. It is one of the ones that I frequently come back to when I want to listen to something truly wonderful. Every track is great!

I don't even own this cd...........2003-01-19

First things first. I don't even own this cd. Second, I've seen JG 2x's and he is a fantastic artist and wonderful human being. He and I talked for some time after the show over a couple beers and I found him to be a very genuine, warm, caring and humurous individual. I have his debut cd which I consider a 5 Star recording and his 2nd release which I consider a 4 Star (Beatle - Esque) recording. The 2nd one definetly takes more time to grow on you, but is well worth the time. The 1st time I saw JG he opened for Melissa Etheridge, just him and his guitar. "Tremendous" would be a word I would use for this show back in '92. He finished his set w/ his cover of PG's "In Your Eyes." He certainly does the song more than justice. Here's my question for people that find it easier to see the negative in things than the beauty. Do you really think an industry icon like PG would allow JG to perform his song if he didn't "Understand" it? I think some of you need to direct your critical mindset toward yourself and your own life not some musician who's doing what so many of us only wish we could do. The second time I saw JG was in support of his second release in a Blues Bar. He had a full band with him this time around (Bass, drums, keys and guitar) and again he was fantastic. His ability to re-produce his original studio recordings is outstanding. All said & done, JG is a top notch musician and I look forward to buying this cd and his other 3 (including the one due for release on 2/11/03) and enjoying them as much as the other open minded listeners do.

Awesome.......2002-12-01

This is one of those CD's that you buy and keep on playing for years.

Articulately Soulful.......2002-11-09

Although I prefer the more 'pure' and less produced live acoustic versions of his songs, this CD clearly illustrates the lyrical and vocal mastery of Jeffrey Gaines. He is articulately soulful.

Gaines is a master story teller, creating characters rich in emotion and deeply engaged in living and loving life with all its joys and sorrows. There is something for everyone to relate to in his stories which resonate great emotional intensity.

"Shake it Off" is a great tune which sounds like a fusing of Elvis Costello with a tinge of Seal and a mellow Lenny Kravitz.

Although many have come to know Gaines from his cover of Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes", and his music reflects a diversity of influence, he clearly forges his own vocal identity and can stand on his own two feet. See him live if you can.

Average customer rating: the best part of hip hop is... Indeed the Best Part

The Best Part J-Live Manufacturer: Triple Threat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: All of the Above The Hear After The Return of the Magnificent Break Glass... Hip Hop Is Dead ASIN: B000ML0EQC

Customer Reviews:

the best part of hip hop is..........2007-07-09

J-Live, one of the most talented emcees the underground has seen. The man started out as a middle school English teacher; it was only when this album finally hit shelves in 2001 after drawn out troubles with two different record labels that he was able to focus on rhyming full time. From then on, J-Live has come with consistently tight records, and he's known as one of the best in the highly competitive world of conscious rap. One listen to this, his first studio album, blasts away all question.

"The Best Part" showcases J-Live's talents over beats from the hottest producers out there: Primo, Pete Rock, and Prince Paul all contribute. His academic background means you're in store for the best in clever wordplay, and as always J comes packed with rhymes that uniquely delve into intelligent subject matter, like "Vampire Hunter J," an attack on the heartless and greedy side of government, and this CD's banger "R.A.G.E.," a declaration of J's anger about the state of the black community.

J also rocks a tight story rap about the life of twin thugs on "Wax Paper," and spits a sick couple verses about the hip hop industry over a speed-changing beat on the impressive "Them That's Not." The real gem of this cd, though, is the slower, introspective "Timeless," where J contemplates life over a laid back beat and we all get a little bit closer to enlightenment. Overall, this album is nothing but straight classic; A+ material.

The Best Part is that you can cop this pretty easy off eBay or froogle for $15. Do it.

Indeed the Best Part.......2007-06-03

If you can get a hand on a copy of this album, snatch it up. I like J-Live's other albums as well... but this one is a cut above the others.

Average customer rating: A very sensual CD Finally Something Amazing!

Songs Of The Alchemist Aurah Manufacturer: Very Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Etherea Borealis Kismet The Bunkhouse Recordings Saffron Blue Sadhana ASIN: B00004YU6L Release Date: 2000-09-01

Tracks:

1. One Night
2. Dreams Come True
3. Bazaar
4. Tangier
5. Faraway
6. Crazy
7. Aceda
8. Mayeyo
9. Sanctuary
10. Sand Beneath My Feet
11. The Phoenix
12. The Traveler
13. I Can See
14. Aleph
15. Dreams Come True
16. One Night Reprise

Album Description

Luxuriously arranged tunes free the imagination with melting internationally flavored acoustic and organic electronic music. SONGS OF THE ALCHEMIST evokes pictures and emotions by interweaving lavish vocal textures, beautiful guitars, flutes and exotic sounds from around the world. Inspired by the profound literary work THE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho, SONGS OF THE ALCHEMIST challenges its listeners to embark on a quest to celebrate the adventurous life.

Customer Reviews:

A very sensual CD.......2003-04-06

Aurah is a really good CD. What i like about it the most is that it combines a mystical feeling with sensuality. It feels like red velvet and silk. I used it as background music for a workshop on creating relationships and it switched everybody into this delightfully sensual mood. The music is exotic, light and beautiful and stands out amongts the many "new Age" type Cds that suggest mysticism with poor music quality. Lots of quality here. I have put it aside in my special music box.

Finally Something Amazing!.......2000-09-26

I've been looking for songwriters to incorporate filmscoring ideas into their songs. THIS IS THE ONE! This music calles for dreamers and musiclovers! Amazing music - you must have it in your catalog!

Average customer rating: Super Duper Beach Music

Original Carolina Beach Music : Always Be My Girl Various Artists Manufacturer: Emn Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Original Carolina Beach Music : Dance The Night... Original Carolina Beach Music : Live It Up Original Carolina Beach Music : Summer Love Beach Music Sound: Sand In My Shoes: 25 More Classic Hits Be Young Be Foolish Be Happy Again ASIN: B00000IIYD Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

1. Always Be My Girl - The Band of Oz
2. Let's Stay Together - The Breeze
3. Strollin' On The Boardwalk - JD Cash
4. L.O.D. - Bill Deal & The Rondells
5. Something Serious - The Breeze
6. Spend Your Life With Me - The Catalinas
7. We Can Build A Bridge - East Coast Rivieras
8. Forever - The Fabulous Kays
9. Just Say Yes - The Holiday Band
10. Somethign 'Bout You Baby I Like - Billy Scott & Janice Barnett

Album Description

This CD is for the folks that love to listen to Beach Music, that music with the Beat that reminds us of a time when there were no computers, fax machines, mobile phones. Just good times with good music. "Always Be My Girl" is one of those collections of music that is just plain pleasing to hear and yes you can even Shag to most of the tracks. Shaggin is dancing for those that may not be familiar with the term. It is the dance that was made for Beach Music. So Shag on, Yeah Baby.

Customer Reviews:

Super Duper Beach Music.......2000-06-23

If Beach Music is apart of your musical lifestyle, then you will enjoy this CD. Featuring beach bands that know how to deliver a great tune. You will find this CD to be one of the best examples of what Beach Music has come to be. From a rare cut by The East Coast Rivieras to JD Cash and The Catalinas, "Always Be My Girl" will put you in the mood for fun and goodtimes. Some really great Beach Music for listening and dancing pleasure.

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5. Bop Till You Drop
6. Breakfast In New Orleans, Dinner In Timbuktu
7. Bridge Across Forever
8. Burgers [Original recording remastered]
9. Catholic Boy
10. Chicago VI [Original recording remastered]

Rap Music

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