666 [Import]

Product Description
Deleted in the U.S., the landmark 1971 album by the Greek act led by Vangelis. A concept album about the Bible's Book Of Revelations, it contains all 24 tracks from the original release on Vertigo, including the near hit 'Break'. A Polygram International release. Double jewel case. The full title is '666 (The Apocalypse Of John.13/18)'.

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666 [Import]

Average customer rating: The original "Antichrist Superstar".... Sahlep? Sahlep? What the heck did Sahlep have to do with it. BAND'S HISTORY ABSOLUTELY PERFECT !!! Incredible Greek prog/psych/space rock from Vangelis Papthanassiou (aka Vangelis)

666 Aphrodite's Child Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Greece | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Singles Hatfield and the North The Flying Teapot (Radio Gnome Invisible, Pt. 1) Tanz Der Lemminge Jade Warrior ASIN: B000007TVK Release Date: 1989-07-24

Tracks:

1. The System
2. Babylon
3. Loud, Loud, Loud
4. The Four Horsemen
5. The Lamb
6. The Seventh Seal
7. Aegian Sea
8. Seven Bowls
9. The Wakening Beast
10. Lament
11. The Marching Beast
12. The Battle Of The Locusts
13. Do It
14. Tribulation
15. The Beast
16. Ofis

Tracks:

1. Seven Trumpets
2. Altamont
3. The Wedding Of The Lamb
4. The Capture Of The Beast
5. 00
6. Hic And Nunc
7. All The Seats Were Occupied
8. Break

Album Description

Deleted in the U.S., the landmark 1971 album by the Greek act led by Vangelis. A concept album about the Bible's Book Of Revelations, it contains all 24 tracks from the original release on Vertigo, including the near hit 'Break'. A Polygram International release. Double jewel case. The full title is '666 (The Apocalypse Of John.13/18)'.

Album Details

Unavailable in the U.s.; 1970 Release - a Progressive Jazz/Rock Fusion Concept Album Based on the Biblical Chapter of the Same Name.

Customer Reviews:

The original "Antichrist Superstar"...........2007-06-19

Before The Omen, and before Vangelis departed upon a solo career yielding electronic music for various films, there was this interesting "rock opera" conceptual production based upon the apocalyptic Judeo-Christian myth's book of Revelation, and seems to be a rather darker answer to 'Jesus Christ Superstar' so prominent at the time.

Essentially considered "progressive rock", it does contain some rather pleasing pieces setting a mood for celebration and 'sinful' vice, as well as somber orchestrations incorperating an eclectic combination of classical, rock, and even tribal mixes of instrumentation, combined with haunting narrations ranging from both the 'angelic' to the 'demonic' in countenance.

Track List:

* Disc one: 1. "System" 2. "Babylon" 3. "Loud, Loud, Loud" 4. "The Four Horsemen" 5. "The Lamb" 6. "The Seventh Seal" 7. "Aegian Sea" 8. "Seven Bowls" 9. "The Wakening Beast" 10. "Lament" 11. "The Marching Beast" 12. "The Battle Of The Locusts" 13. "Do It" 14. "Tribulation" 15. "The Beast" 16. "Ofis".

Nefarious chanting introduces the opus in 'System', preparing the mood for some morbid storyline; Appropriately, "Babylon" casts the impression of a carnal city in the midst of a celebration of the flesh in joyful rapport; "Loud, Loud, Loud" seems to admonish the humanimal towards the natural acceptance of the self, and a breaking forth of perfidious contraints from white light enslavers; 'Aegian Sea' is an instrumental in Ur sound orchestration, wherein one may visualize the vast misty shores of a glistening crest upon the ancient waters; "The Battle Of The Locusts" and "Do It" are violent guitar solos illustrating warfare; "The Beast" is rhythmically heavy with a memorable chorus, which may have your hoof tapping; The brief though amusing "Ofis" contains a humorous "shilgne" reverse speech inunciation amidst the throes of apparent 'possession'; The other intervening songs seem to link these together as segueways, preserving a smooth flow.

* Disc two: 1. "Seven Trumpets" 2. "Altamont" 3. "The Wedding of the Lamb" 4. "The Capture of the Beast" 5. "" 6. "Hic and Nunc" 7. "All the Seats Were Occupied" 8. "Break".

"Seven Trumpets" opens in carnival barker style, as a british voice welcomes the listener back to the show, as the curtain opens to... "Altamont" alludes to that infamous concert by The Rolling Stones in Northern California in which "the hunter became the hunted" {pun intended}; "Hic and Nunc" includes a choir singing "Here and Now", jaunty piano, some handclapping, and voice complimentations; "Infinity" is primarily comprised of a rather orgasmic woman in the throes of devilish ecstasy, again alluding to 'possession' - in this case, perhaps the "demon of lust", and/or Lilith; "All The Seats Were Occupied" spans near twenty minutes, incorperating many different effects therein, including bits and pieces from previous songs in the background, the return of the ringmaster, several other voices, chants, monks, to multiple shifts in harmony, and a cavalcade of instruments including scitar and sistrum; The opus concludes with "Break", a melancholy ballad utilizing piano and guitar in concert, creating a pleasant interchange.

'666' integrates the arcane with the modern, one complimenting the other in kind. Ironically, this album just may be the zietgeist which launched similar concept albums into the mass consciousness, both musically and thematically, inspiring subsequent diabolical expressions in a myriad of genres.

"DO IT."

[Another shadowy opus by Vangelis: "Heaven & Hell"]

Sahlep? Sahlep? What the heck did Sahlep have to do with it........2007-05-17

Don't know what being "recorded under the influence of Sahlep" had to do with this but about 34 years ago I came home one night in high school under an influence myself and put the headphones on so as not to disturb the folks. This was playing on WVSL, an "Underground Album Rock" station across the lake in Slidell. Wow!! Glad I couldn't get to sleep that night. What Music!!!!! You've probably never heard anything like this before anywhere but you need to hear it. I used to dig this out late at night at college parties and let it roll from "Seven Trumpets" through "Infinity" It got some interesting cross room glances and a few eye rolls for a while, but when Irene Pappas got about thirty seconds into her deal........the place got quiet and the eye contact got alternately suggestive, shocked or accommodative. By the time she was through (man was she through) it was like watching the fruition of some mating ritual on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. (OK Animal Planet for you children out there). Let's just say this...All the seats were no longer occupied and the pairs had scooted off to their own private venues. Ah the power of suggestion. Great memories with this powerful music. Four Horsemen is one of the top ten rock songs of all time in my book. Too bad so many people never heard it. Don't let your kids listen to this with you. It's just one more thing they'd never be able to believe about you.

BAND'S HISTORY.......2006-06-01

INTRODUCTION
The story of "Aphrodite's Child" starts in Greece during the early sixties, in the time that the local music scene is quickly developing a new movement, usually referred to as beat or garage music. Many young musicians and groups emerge in search of a new sound, breaking away from tradional Greek bouzouki and taking inspiration from similar movements in Western pop-scenes.
All members of Aphrodite's Child had been playing in different local groups before moving to Paris. Most notably Vangelis Papathanassiou already formed a highly successful band during his high school years, "The Forminx" (1963 to 1966), while Demis Roussos has been part of bands such as "The Idols" and "We five".
During 1967 Vangelis and Demis form an ensemble together with Lucas Sideras (drums) and Argyris Koulouris (guitars), sometimes referred to as "The Papathanassiou Set". They record a demo with two songs, "Plastics nevermore" and "The other people". Impressed with the demo, Philips Records in Greece proposes to have the group try their luck in England...

1968
Early in 1968 Vangelis, Demis and Lucas travel from Greece to England in search for a better creative environment. Back in Greece a military regime has taken over the government, and just as many other Greek artists they decide to leave their country. Argyris Koulouris has to stay behind to fulfil his army duty. Although aiming to travel to England, Vangelis, Demis and Lucas first get in trouble as they are not allowed to enter the UK due to their work-permits, and then get stuck in Paris due to a transportation strike. By that time they decide to stay in Paris, and sign up with the Mercury record label as the band "Aphrodite's Child", with the help of Philips producer Pierre Sberro.
Their first single "Rain and tears", based on a Canon by Pachelbel and released in May 1968, immediately strikes gold and becomes a huge hit. The song plays in France during the student riots, and is an instant success in France and other countries in Europe. Due to the success of the single it is time to record their first album "End of the world". The title song of the album, released in October 1968, becomes their second single. A third single "Valley of sadness" is also shortly issued in France, but that is quickly withdrawn.

1969
To support their concerts and appearances in Italy, in January the band releases the songs "Lontano dagli occhi" and "Quando l'amore diventa poesia" as a single. Both songs are sung in Italian and recorded on occasion of the Italian San Remo music festival.
Back in Paris Vangelis prepares the release of another single, "I want to live", an arrangement of the song "Plaisir' d'amour". The release of the single in June is another big success in Europe, especially in France and Holland.
The success of the album "End of the world" calls for the release of another, so Vangelis, Demis and Lucas go back into the studio. What did not seem possible a year before now finally happens, the three Greeks, still astonished with their sudden success travel to London to record their next album "It's five o'clock" in the Trident Studios.
The first single from this album "Let me love, let me live", released in October 1969 rises to a number one position in the French charts, but it is the B-side "Marie Jolie" that is most popular in the rest of Europe. The title track "It's five o'clock" quickly follows the same path, released in December 1969 it does well in the charts of many European countries.
Shortly after the release of the album the band starts touring in Spain and Italy, but this time without Vangelis who prefers to stay in the studio. To replace Vangelis on keyboards fellow Greek Harris Chalkitis enforces the band on stage. In the meantime Vangelis works on his very first solo project, the score to the Henry Chapier film "Sex Power".

1970
While the band is touring to promote their latest album, Vangelis firmly sets himself in the studio in Paris. He uses his time among others to prepare for the bands next album, a concept album of which the recording will start later that year. In the meantime he finds himself composing the theme to that years "Rose d'or" festival, a theme performed by the orchestra of Raymond Lefevre. Also Vangelis produced a single for French single Paul Labbey, and around this time he probably also composed a song for fellow Greek artist Tassos Papastamatis.
Before the group would go back into the studio to record their third album, the record company insists on another single release, which becomes "Spring, summer, winter and fall". Released in August the epic song quickly becomes another big hit in Europe. Then the recording of the final Aphrodite's Child album can finally begin....

1971
By the time Vangelis, Demis and Lucas start working on the their third album (666) Argyris Koulouris joins the band after fulfilling his army duty in Greece. The conceptual album "666" is based on a part of the New Testament, The Apocalypse of St. John and is conceived by Vangelis and Costas Ferris. The entire album takes more than a year to record and complete, and when it was finally ready for release, the band has already split up and each member working on solo albums.
Demis records his first solo single "We shall dance" (with Lucas on drums), and releases his first solo album "On the Greek side of my mind". Lucas also started working on his first solo album, which he released the next year titled "One day".
Vangelis in the meantime records the score for "L'apocalypse des animaux", his first collaborative work with the French director Frédéric Rossif. He also releases a single with his girlfriend Vilma Ladopoulou, performing with Arghyris Koulouris using the pseudonym "Alpha Beta".
Production problems for "666" are numerous, as the band members were not on very good terms during the recording sessions. Then Mercury, the band's record label starts objecting to the specific content of the album, and although Vangelis refuses to remove offending tracks (such as 'oo' Infinity) the album is brought back to the released issue of 80 minutes.

1972
One single makes it off the album, "Break/Babylon" is released in November, but that can not turn the album into a commercial success at the time. Today however the experimental "666" has received widespread acknowledgement and is regarded as a classic work and milestone in progressive rock!

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT !!!.......2006-05-19

Aphrodite's Child was a Greek rock band formed in 1968 by vocalist Demis Roussos, multi-instrumentalist Vangelis Papathanassiou, drummer Lukas Sideras and guitarist Argyris "Silver" Koulouris.

The band's first two albums, "End of the World" and "It's Five O'Clock", combined a very '60s Euro-pop sounding with Greek folk music elements. The former album featured the song "Rain and Tears", a reworking of Pachelbel's Canon in D major. The song was a minor hit in the United Kingdom, but did far better in France, where the band was based, as well as the rest of Europe. Other European hits included "Marie Jolie", "I Want to Live", and "Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall" from 1969 and 1970 respectively.

666
Vangelis started working on this album in 1970, because the contract with Mercury demanded a third album. The record company had doubts about the concept, which was very progressive, so they asked for a new single first. After "Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall" had been released the group started to record 666, joined by Silver Koulouris who's initial participation in Aphrodite's Child couldn't be because he had had to fulfill his duties in the Greek Army.
There was quite a bit of controversy surrounding the album at the time of its release. This led to boycotts on certain radio stations. One of the reasons for this, was a remark on the album's sleeve stating that the album was recorded under the influence of "Sahlep", which was interpreted as being either a drug or a demon. It actually is an unalcoholic beverage which includes Sahlep powder (a spice) as ingredient. Another reason was the song "Infinity" which has Irene Papas making certain noises one would normal not allow to leave the bedroom.
The blood-red cover with the number of the Beast prominently displayed in black and white was striking, and brought immediate accusations of occultism from various quarters. Any suspicions of occultism could be dispersed by simply reading the lyrics, which were faithfully based on the "John's Book of Revelations".
The music itself was an impressive display of Vangelis' abilities, combining psychedelic and progressive rock with ethnic instruments, choral chanting, recitations, and a very advanced use of synthesizers and keyboards for the time.
Today the experimental "666" has received widespread acknowledgement and is regarded as a classic work and milestone in progressive rock!
One more thing: Koulouris' guitar playing is BRILLIANT, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!!

PS 1

The concept of the album is about the most complex and controversial Book of the Bible, "Saint John's Book of Revelations" also known as "The Apocalypse"; it's important to notice that 666 is considered the first properly concept album.

When 666 was recorded the problems inside the band were leading to the inevitable split, mostly because Roussos and Sideras wanted to continue doing commercial music as in their previous albums and Vangelis was decided to take a more complex path, so 666 was really their last attempt to maintain the classic formation of the band allowing Vangelis to compose a real progressive and complex album, but it was too late for the band, and 666 was their last album, an excellent way to close the short story of APHRODITE'S CHILD.

It's hard to describe the music because there's no other band with a similar sound or style; the Greek influence is also different than the usual (don't expect something catchy or folksy as Zorba the Greek).

PS 2

My favourite tracks are:
-Babylon
-The Four Horsemen
-Aegian Sea
-The Battle of the Locusts / Do it
-The Beast
-Altamont
-The Wedding of the Lamb
-Hic and Nunc
-All the seats were occupied
-Break

Incredible Greek prog/psych/space rock from Vangelis Papthanassiou (aka Vangelis).......2006-05-13

My first exposure to the music on this 1971 release was through the Supernatural Fairy Tales prog rock box set put out by Rhino in 1996. After having listened to this incredible double CD set in its entirety, I am not sure why the Rhino folks picked The System/Babylon to represent this album. There are much better pieces on the album in my opinion - The Four Horsemen for example or maybe Aegian Sea.

The core musicians on this album include Vangelis (organ, piano, flute, percussion, vibes, and backing vocals), Demis Roussos (bass, vocals); Lucas Sideras (drums, vocals); and Silver Kouloris (guitars and percussion). There is a host of supporting musicians too, including Harris Halkitis (bass, tenor sax, conga drums, and vocals); Michele Ripoche (trombone, tenor sax); John Forst (narration); Yannis Tsarouchis (Greek Text); and Irene Pappas (vocal on Infinity).

The musical styles used on this album include a little prog rock and a ton of psychedelic rock, although there are some excellent spacey passages too. The 24 tracks are spread across 2 CDs and more or less flow together as one large song-cycle suite. The music covers a broad spectrum of emotions and dynamic ranges and include full blown rave-ups along with very dreamy passages. Although I enjoy all of the music on the 2 CDs, my favorite tracks include Aegian Sea (this haunting and spacey piece is simply incredible), The Four Horseman, and the mega 19'19" jam All the Seats were Occupied. Of all the pieces on the album, the track Infinity is very different and some may find that it makes for difficult listening - Irene Pappas seems to favor an avant-garde approach when it comes to using her voice. Overall, the music is absolutely incredible however.

With regard to the lyrics, they are alternately apocalyptic and flower power and reach a peak on the great track Altamont. Although I may be way off base here (I am a Biologist not an English major) I believe that the author of this piece is viewing the horrific tragedy that unfolded at the Rolling Stones concert held at the Altamont Speedway (1969) from the lofty heights of "the high Mountain" (having actually achieved spiritual enlightenment). Based on what I have read, many people view the Altamont tragedy as the spiritual end of the 1960s. The imagery used in Altamont is simply incredible and includes a lamb with seven eyes, a beast with seven horns, and seven bowls filled with anger. Although I was only four years old (and completely oblivious), 1971 must have been a pretty frightening time.

All in all, this is a simply incredible album that pushes the boundaries of rock to the breaking point. Highly recommended to all fans of psychedelic rock with touches of prog.

Average customer rating: Focus on the Recordings This is a fantastic deal! Excellent, Broad Selection $70....when was this??? $70/40... you do the math.

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Customer Reviews:

Focus on the Recordings.......2007-07-23

I've made this small review of the Vivaldi Masterworks set because it is SO difficult to find a review of such a big collection.

The price is killer and you HAVE to buy it, but be warned: these are not the best recordings, you get what you pay for.

First of all, I'm not a Vivaldi expert, but I've heard his compositions throughout my life in so many different places and recordings and have a vague idea of how some have to be played. Secondly, I'm not a classical music connoisseur, but I love it and have over 300 discs of various composers and styles. Third, I know what a good audio recording should sound like and this will influence my critique of some discs in the collection. Finally, it's easy to get lost among all the tracks contained, so in some cases I will give you my favorite tracks in a disc.

I'm sorry, but I've only reached disc 20 of the box-set, as I listen to more this review will be expanded.


DISC 1:
Why would you use an AAD recording as a first impression for a 40 disc box-set and for the "Four Seasons", which is probably Vivaldi's best know work. The concertos are played enthusiastically, but lack any additional virtuosity to put it ahead of other much better recordings out there.

DISC 2:
Same as DISC 1, played and recorded by the same people.

DISC 3:
The pieces in this disc are VERY well played, nonetheless, you can hear heavy breathing from the soloist which can be a bit annoying.

DISC 4:
Very well performed as well, heavy breathing is less present.

DISC 5:
A very good recording, excellent execution by the hapsichord and good by the recorder.
Tracks 4, 6, 7 and the whole "La Notte" are extraordinary.

DISC 6:
Exquisitely recorded and performed by the Budapest Strings.

DISC 7:
Marvelous performance on the whole disc.
Tracks 22 & 24 are non-plus-ultra.

DISC 8:
Great performance too.
Suggested tracks: 7, 12, 15, 24

DISC 9:
To have an original baroque organ playing is a plus.
Solo strings are lacking in quality (for example: tracks 6 & 7).
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 8, 15

DISC 10:
Despite being and ADD recording, the quality is fairly good. The cello is very well played.
Suggested tracks: 3, 4, 12
Excellent track: 13

DISC 11:
Same musical group and soloist as DISC 10. The contrabass is extremely distorted sometimes, and if you take into consideration that this is an ADD recording, it can get pretty bad. Some background noise is perceived.
Suggested tracks: 3, 6, 9

DISC 12:
The compositions are somewhat boring, either way the performance is plain decent.
Suggested tracks: 10, 12

DISC 13:
Good performance and sound quality.
Suggested tracks: 1, 4, 6, 7
Excellent track: 12

DISC 14:
Good performance and sound quality too.
Suggested tracks: 10, 14, 16
Excellent track: 5

DISC 15:
Badly mixed, the basoon is blocking the whole ensamble by being in the foreground.
The playing precision is lacking.
An AWEFUL thing about this recording is that you can hear the basson key-sticking with the instrument and the saliva. It's horrible.
Such a pity, the sound of the basson with other instruments can be pretty interesting.

DISC 16:
Violins sound a bit off tempo.
Suggested tracks: 4, 8

DISC 17:
Good sound quality and performance.
Suggested tracks: 1, 7, 9

DISC 18:
Despite being an old recording, it is a very welcome one.
The performance is very well above par. Tempo is fantastic.
The quality of the recording could have been better due to some string plucking that is heard and which can become bothersome.
These are some of Vivaldi's best know tunes.
Suggested tracks: 4, 6, 13
Excellent tracks: 1, 3

DISC 19:
Lively recording.
Track 6 is the same piece found in another disc in the collection, but with a better performance.

DISC 20:
By now you've heard all of this pieces before in the other discs. Nothing new here, nor better.

This is a fantastic deal!.......2007-02-25

If you are a fan at all of the Four Seasons you should love this music. I will admit right now that I am a classical music fan. I don't write or perform it. I am a novice listener. I have never taken any music lessons(though I am leaning in that direction) and certainly have not gone through any university music training. I started out in rock and roll but found classical as I got older and fell in love with it a few years ago.

With that context in mind I do hope I am able to recognize quality and this work is of the highest. It helps when you are starting with good ingredients in the first place. You can't bake great bread without great ingredients and Vivaldi's music library has some of the greatest musical ingredients of the last 300 years. They are very much the foundation for modern western culture and music. His talent is woven through what we are

The first 26 CDs are instrumental starting with the four seasons and working through many of the Master's many popular works. I will admit the four seasons are not the best interpretation I have heard but it is definitely acceptable. The rest of the music shows us many facets of the Baroque style and you can see themes emerging through some of the pieces that give us a 'fingerprint' of Vivaldi's style and the parameters of the stylistic leanings of the genre at the time. If you want to immerse yourself in 18th century music this is your chance

This music would be ideal for someone who owns a store and is looking for background music. With over 26 CDs of instrumental music alone you could have those constantly looping and you'd probably never get bored of them(OK I may be stretching it a little there). The reason is that the music does not leave a bad 'aftertaste' in your mind. It fits into the background as easily and naturally as it is to listen to it consciously in the foreground. If you are a fan of classical Baroque you don't usually need to be in the mood for this, it will adjust your mood to itself and Vivaldi's music is almost always of an uplifting sort if this collection is any indication. If you want something to listen to at your job 8 hours per day this is good for the mind and it would take you over a week to get through it if you listened to it every minute of every work day. You will also work without the worry of the music distracting your concentration. I find it enhances it when I'm working. I don't know how well this would work on school kids but teachers might want to try playing this during school time. You may create a few geniuses, we certainly could use more!

If you are looking for something to ease your sleep and oil your dreams I have put these CD's on in the background. Not only can I easily fall asleep when they are playing quietly in the background but it helps you sleep and you wake up in a very pleasant atmosphere if the music is still playing quietly when you wake(you probably would need to rip them to your MP3 player to do that). It's like napping at a classical music concert without the worry of being nudged by your spouse or offending the other concert goers with your snoring. That will be quite a unique experience for you and possibly give you some real sweet dreams. It has for me

So to wrap it up this is very intelligent, uplifting music that is great for your mind and your soul. It is definitely worth the purchase if you are a fan of the Four Seasons and the Baroque genre in my novice classical music fan's opinion

Excellent, Broad Selection.......2007-01-25

This 40-cd collection affords me a rare pleasure almost daily: the thrill of hearing something new by Vivaldi. Despite my best efforts over the years, I've managed to miss hearing a lot of great works by the master. Listening to a single CD now and then, catching tunes on the radio... you can't possibly get a comprehensive understanding of Vivaldi's output that way.

But when you work your way systematically from CD 1 through 40, you're sure to find many pleasant surprises. I've been skipping through everything I already know -- in some cases, it has only taken me about a minute to get through a whole CD (first 3 seconds of each track is usually enough). But then I stop and listen carefully three or four times to anything that's new.

Ah, what a pleasure. I've already acquired some new favorites. And some old standbys have proved even more rewarding, e.g. at first I thought RV 127 (CD 7, tracks 10-12) was performed too slowly (Naxos No: 8.553742 is much faster), but now I'm not sure; maybe it's BETTER that way! I can't recommend this set highly enough.

$70....when was this???.......2006-11-25

Wish the cost was $70 now. Guess the record producer (or Amazon) got tired of making less than $2 per CD.

$70/40... you do the math........2006-04-07

No, I don't own this collection...yet. However, the price of the collection compels me to review it beforehand. Never have I seen such a complete collection of Vivaldi compositions at such an incredibly low price. At $1.75 dollars a CD, the record producer (Brilliant Classics) isn't making much of a profit. The compilation pulls some of its works from DG Achiv Produktion's vault (see Standage), such as the violin concertos, as well as from unknown producers (the Poland Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is heavily featured). The collection is so complete that it is academic, and I would not be surprised if music libraries quickly emptied it from Amazon's shelves. The collection is simply worth it for the incredible price (English Concert's recording of the violin concertos cost nearly 30 bucks, and is exactly featured here). Overall, the price alone makes this collection exceptionally attractive, and the ensembles featured aren't bad either.

Average customer rating: I love this metal. Best HIM album for the fan of alternative/metal Their first and one of their best. Who knew? Pretty cool

Greatest Lovesongs, Vol. 666 H.I.M. (His Infernal Majesty) Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Finland | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Razorblade Romance Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights Love Metal Dark Light Love Metal ASIN: B00004R8NG Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

1. Your Sweet Six Six Six
2. Wicked Game
3. Heartless
4. Our Diabolikal Rapture
5. It's All Tears (Drown in This Love)
6. When Love and Death Embrace
7. Beginning of the End
8. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
9. For You

Album Details

A Vibrant Mix of Metal and Bittersweet Gothic Melodies.

Customer Reviews:

I love this metal........2006-04-16

I can understand why so many people have come to like this band, it's easy to. They're a perfect mix of pop, goth, and metal, and quite catchy. I bought this never having heard one song, and now love it. I will say I decided to buy based on the two covers. Both are excellent, and I think HIM was born to cover "Wicked Game", musically and lyrically. This singers voice is a great match on all these tracks. Other stand-outs to me are "Your Sweet Six Six Six", "Our Diabolical Rapture", and "When Love And Death Emrace". All have a good hook. Regardless of your taste, minus country, you'll most likely love "Greatest Love Songs 666".

Best HIM album for the fan of alternative/metal.......2006-03-24

This is a nice blend of hard music without going going "overboard". It combines goth metal elements with pure rock. What makes this my favorite HIM album is because I feel that Ville's haunting voice was made for this dark style of music, it's unfortunate that they've since turned into wusses. The highlight of this album is the remake of the memorable Chris Isaak song, "Wicked Game", HIM's whole new edgy take on this song makes it seem as if that song was made for them. Overall, this is a great album for listeners of goth metal.

Their first and one of their best........2006-03-13

Him lps are inconsistant. But this one is probably their second best. "The Heartless" and "It's All Tears" are worth the price of the cd alone. Buy it.

Who knew?.......2006-02-01

Maybe it's because this band is from Finland that I never even heard of them until recently but boy am I glad I found them! Great stuff!

Pretty cool.......2006-01-20

I would give this 5 stars except that HIM has done better, the recording process is a little weird (but neat). But this is a very cool album, with 'Your Sweet Six Six Six' and the lovely 'For You'. I give their cover of 'Don't Fear the Reaper' a 5 star, it is just incredible! This album is definately worth owning!

Average customer rating: The other Bach Excellent Recording of a Talented Composer's Works Reminiscent of Boccherini's Cello Concertos/Symphonies Something for everyone, and Leonhardt too

CPE Bach: Symphonies (Wq 182, 183); Cello Concertos (Wq 170-172) /Bylsma * OAE * Leonhardt Manufacturer: Virgin Veritas ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Carl Philipp Emman. Bach | Bach, Carl Philipp Emman. | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: C.P.E. Bach: Hamburg Sinfonias Nos. 1-6 C.P.E. Bach: Keyboard Sonatas C.P.E. Bach - Hamburg Concertos / Melante Amsterdam · Bob van Asperen Vivaldi: Concerti per mandolini Telemann: The Six Paris Quartets ASIN: B00004TQQL Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Di Molto
2. II. Largo
3. III. Presto
4. I. Allegro Di Molto
5. II. Larghetto
6. III. Presto
7. I. Allegro Di Molto
8. II. Larghetto
9. III. Presto
10. I. Allegro Assai
11. II. Poco Andante
12. III. Presto
13. I. Allegretto
14. II. Larghetto
15. III. Presto

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Largo Con Sordini, Mesto
3. III. Allegro Assai
4. I. Allegro Assai
5. II. Andante
6. III. Allegro Assai
7. I. Allegretto
8. II. Adagio
9. III. Allegro Assai

Customer Reviews:

The other Bach.......2007-07-06

The musical genius of the Bach family continues to astonish me. While I am already familiar with the patriarch Johann Sebastian and his youngest son Johann Christian (the English Bach), this very affordable two disc set was my first foray into the career of CPE Bach. I initally heard a excerpt of this recording on the radio in Massachusetts, and I am very glad I picked this one up. It features some very thoughtful and inspiring music. This first-rate recording offers a perfect way to introduce yourself to another member of the Bach family who made a brilliant contribution to classical music.

Excellent Recording of a Talented Composer's Works.......2005-12-20

C.P.E. Bach was one of the most famous and talented composers of the 18th century. He tends to be obscured in the shadows of his famous predecessor, J.S. Bach, his father, and of his famous successors, Haydn and Mozart. However, C.P.E. Bach was a composer of significant talent in his own right, influenced by his father, but with his own individual style, and important enough as a composer in his time to influence others, notably Haydn and Mozart, who both admired his music.

This CD is an excellent recording of some of C.P.E. Bach's work. The melodies and harmonies are inventive, the largo and adagio movements are quite beautiful, and the allegro movements are bright, lively, engaging, and often have a strong rhythmic energy that makes them an absolute pleasure to listen to. I particularly enjoyed the Cello Concertos, listening to them several times when I first bought this CD. Anner Bylsma is an outstanding cello soloist.

The orchestra, under Gustav Leonhardt, gives a first-rate performance. The sound quality is crystal clear, with an excellent balance between the cello soloist and the orchestra in the three cello concertos. The CD insert has an interesting and well-written essay about the life of C.P.E. Bach and these works. Also, the price of this excellent 2-CD set is very reasonable. Highly recommended.

Reminiscent of Boccherini's Cello Concertos/Symphonies.......2002-02-12

The Virgin 'Veritas' label has released some excellent recordings (Vivaldi's Opus 3 and 9, for instance), and this double-disc issue of C.P.E's symphonies/cello concertos is no exception. [...] these discs sound absolutely fantastic!

C.P.E. Bach, probably J.S. Bach's best-known son, composed a number of great works, some of which are featured on this release. Born in 1714, C.P.E Bach's compositions served as a musical bridge between the late Baroque and Classical periods (he was a contemporary of Vivaldi, Mozart, and Haydn).

Both of C.P.E.'s cello concertos and symphonies remind me of those composed by Boccherini (another first-rate -- if often neglected -- 18th century composer). Just as Boccherini's works have been overshadowed by Mozart's works and life, C.P.E. Bach's elegant symphonies and beautiful concertos sometimes get lost in his father's prodigious output. Fortunately, labels like Virgin, Hyperion, and Denon have attempted to fill the gap by issuing their works on disc.

[...] this 2-disc set is unbeatable. But I recommend listening to Bach's better-known works first (like the Brandenburg Concertos, Violin concertos, etc.) before tackling his son's compositions (if only to appreciate 1) how C.P.E was influenced by his father, and 2) how his works reflect both late Baroque and Classical influences).

Something for everyone, and Leonhardt too.......2001-06-13

There is enough action in these pieces to appeal to lovers of Romantic music, enough fluid melody and evenness of structure to appeal to lovers of the Baroque, and enough plain musical pleasure to be had for anyone willing to take C.P.E. Bach on his own merits. The symphonies are quirky, dramatic, sometimes even a bit bizarre, and yet balanced; the cello concerti have that quality of galant-mixed-with-disquiet that pops up often in the works of C.P.E. The musicians are as tasteful and in command as Leonhardt is himself when alone at the keyboard. A great value!

Average customer rating: too bad we cannot rate above 5 stars Absolutely Amazing Powerful album Great Cd Best band ever...

666.667 Club Noir Desir Manufacturer: Barclay ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Rock | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Des Visages des Figures Tostaky Veuillez Rendre L'âme (à Qui Elle Appartient) Du Ciment Sous Les Plaines Paradize ASIN: B0000084EO Release Date: 1998-02-09

Tracks:

1. 666.667 Club
2. Fin De Sie
3. Un Jour En France
4. A Ton Etoile
5. Ernestine
6. Comme Elle Vient
7. Prayer For A Wanker
8. Les Persiennes
9. L'Homme Press
10. Lazy
11. A La Longue
12. Septembre En Attendant
13. Song For Jlp

Customer Reviews:

too bad we cannot rate above 5 stars.......2006-01-13

An all time fan of Noir Desir, I always say this is the best band in the world (but I say that of many bands, because there are many good bands). I have all ND's albums, and this one keeps coming back into my CD player. Un Homme Presse, Ernestine, Un Jour en France, this is real rock, at the opposite of the FM crap we're fed daily by radio stations. This album is a must have CD, get it right now, alongwith the other ones by ND. Check out their latest live masterpiece "En Public"

Absolutely Amazing.......2005-10-14

I am relatively new to Noir Desir, but I must say that this is one of the most amazing albums I have heard. From the gypsy violin and heart-pulling vocals in Ernestine to the brilliant Lazy (after hearing this song I understood why they call him the French Jim Morrison), every track on this album is beautifully arranged with depth and emotion that crosses any language barriers.

Powerful album.......2005-06-29

Noir Desir always releases great albums, but this is the album that grabbed me the most. You can feel the emotion in the lyrics be in one of the harder songs like 'Fin de siecle' or in the soft but intense 'Ernestine'. While I think it has great lyrics, I don't think it would necessary to understand French to appreaciate this CD.

Great Cd.......2004-11-28

Overall it's a great cd, but the songs in English are not nearly as good as the French songs, but there are only 2 English songs on this cd. Some of the best songs on this album are "Un Jour en France," "Comme Elle Vient," and "L'homme Presse." "Ernestine" has a different sound than the rest of the cd, with a quieter sound, but still has intensity.

Best band ever..........2004-09-25

I discovered this CD in 96, and it was a revelation for me... Their lyrics are strong in meaning, the music is powerful... I will never get sick of it. If you want to discover what French music is, go for this one!

Average customer rating: Complete set CD review of Bach The Definitive Collection of Bach Absolutely wonderful! Monumental Artistry A Happy Sacrifice

J.S. Bach: Complete Works for Organ (Box Set) Manufacturer: Erato ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Heinichen | Heinichen, Johann David | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Canzones | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Passacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bruckner: The Complete Symphonies Schubert: The Piano Sonatas Bach: The Art of Fugue; Musical Offering Mendelssohn: 5 Symphonies; 7 Overtures Bach - The Complete Brandenburg Concertos / Pearlman, Boston Baroque ASIN: B000005ECW Release Date: 1994-10-04

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 548: Praludium
2. Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 548: Fuge
3. Choral: An Wasserflussen Babylon..., BWV 653
4. Choral: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen..., BWV 658
5. Choral: Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele..., BWV 654
6. Prld & Fuge in b, BWV 544: Praludium
7. Prld & Fuge in b, BWV 544: Fuge
8. Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Cantus firmus im Sopran, BWV 662
9. Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Cantus firmus im Tenor, BWV 663
10. Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Trio, BWV 664

Tracks:

1. Toccata (Dorisch) & Fuge in d, BWV 538: Toccata
2. Toccata (Dorisch) & Fuge in d, BWV 538: Fuge
3. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 618: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
4. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 619: Christe, du Lamm Gottes
5. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 620: Christus, der uns selig macht
6. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 621: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund
7. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 622: O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sunde gro
8. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 623: Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ
9. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 624: Hilf Gott, damir's gelinge
10. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 535: Prld
11. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 535: Fuge
12. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 625: Christ lag in Todesbanden
13. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 626: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
14. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 627: Christ ist erstanden (3 vers)
15. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 628: Erstanden ist der heil'ge Christ
16. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 629: Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag
17. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 630: Heut' triumphiret Gottes Sohn
18. Toccata & Fuge in C, BWV 566: Toccata
19. Toccata & Fuge in C, BWV 566: Fuge
20. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 631: Komm, Gott Schopfer, heilieger Geist
21. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 632: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Prld
2. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Fuge
3. Fuge in G, BWV 577
4. Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Prld
5. Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Fuge
6. Choral: Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 694
7. Partita sopra: O Gott, du frommer Gott, BWV 767
8. Choral: Wir Christenleut hab'n jetzund Freud, BWV 710
9. Alla Breve in D, BWV 589
10. Canzona in d, BWV 588
11. Fuge in c, BWV 575
12. Fuga sopra il Magnificat: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, BWV 733
13. Kleines harmonisches Labyrinth (Introitus, Centrum, Exitus), BWV 591
14. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Prld
15. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Fuge

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 533: Prld
2. Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 533: Fuge
3. Chorale: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 734
4. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 730
5. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731
6. Chorale: In dulci jubilo, BWV 729
7. Chorale: Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727
8. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 531: Prld
9. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 531: Fuge
10. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV726
11. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh'sei Ehr' (Bicinium), BWV 711
12. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh'sei Ehr', BWV 715
13. Chorale: Fuga super Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 716
14. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr' (manualiter), BWV 717
15. Chorale: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 718
16. Chorale: Ach Gott und Herr (per canonem), BWV 714
17. Fantasia con imitazione in b, BWV 563
18. Chorale: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 722
19. Chorale: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 724
20. Chorale: Jesus, meine Zuversicht, BWV 728
21. Chorale: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 732
22. Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 737
23. Chorale: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm'ich her, BWV 738
24. Chorale: Wie schon leuchter der Morgenstern, BWV 739
25. Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 765
26. Chorale: Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 725

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge in c: Prld
2. Prld & Fuge in c: Fuge
3. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 709
4. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 706 (1+2)
5. Chorale: Erbarm' dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721
6. Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 690
7. Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 691
8. Chorale: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 695
9. Prld & Fuge in c: Prld
10. Prld & Fuge in c: Fuge
11. Partita: sopra Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 766
12. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 696
13. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 697
14. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 698
15. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Nun komm'der Heiden Heiland, BWV 699
16. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Von Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 701
17. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 703
18. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott, BWV 704
19. Choral: Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 700
20. Fuge in b uber ein Theme von Corelli, BWV 579
21. Fantasia: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 713
22. Choral: In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 712

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 547: Prld
2. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 547: Fuge
3. Canonic Vars: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, BWV 769
4. Clavier Ubung Dritter Teil: Prld in E flat, BWV 552
5. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 669
6. Chorale: Christe, aller Welt Trost, BWV 670
7. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott heilinger Geist, BWV 671
8. Chorale: Kyrie, gott Vater in Ewigkeit (manualiter), BWV 672
9. Chorale: Christe, aller Welt Trost (manualiter), BWV 673
10. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist (manualiter), BWV 674
11. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 675
12. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 676
13. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr' (Fughetta), BWV 677
14. Chorale: Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot, BWV 678
15. Chorale: Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot (Fughetta), BWV 679

Tracks:

1. Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 680
2. Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (Fughetta) (manualiter), BWV 681
3. Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 682
4. Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich (manualiter), BMV 683
5. Chorale: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 684
6. Chorale: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam (manualiter), BWV 685
7. Chorale: Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir, BWV 686
8. Chorale: Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir (manualiter), BWV 687
9. Chorale: Jesu Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 688
10. Chorale: Jesu Christus, unser Heiland (Fuga) (manualiter), BWV 689
11. Vier Duette: Duetto I, BWV 802
12. Vier Duette: Duetto II, BWV 803
13. Vier Duette: Duetto III, BWV 804
14. Vier Duette: Duetto IV, BWV 805
15. Fuge in E flat, BWV 552
16. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend' (Trio), BWV 655
17. Chorale: Vor Deinen Thron tret' ich, BWV 668

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge in c, BWV 546: Prld
2. Prld & Fuge in c, BWV 546: Fuge
3. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 633
4. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 634
5. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Dies sind die heil' gen zehn Gebott, BWV 635
6. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 636
7. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Durch Adam's Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637
8. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 638
9. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639
10. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ich dich hab'ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 640
11. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein, BWV 641
12. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 642
13. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Alle Menschen mussen sterben, BWV 643
14. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ach wie nichtig, ach, wir fluchtig, BWV 644
15. Partita Sopra: Sei gregrut, Jesu gutig, BWV 768
16. Prld & Fuge in f, BWV 534: Prld
17. Prld & Fuge in f, BWV 534: Fuge
18. Fant in C, BWV 570

Tracks:

1. Piece d'Orgue in G, BWV 572: Tres vitement-Gravement-Lentement
2. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland, BWV 599
3. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 600
4. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Herr Christ, der ein' ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 601
5. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott, BWV 602
6. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603
7. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Gelobt seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 604
8. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 605
9. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 606
10. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar, BWV 607
11. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: In dulci jubilo, BWV 608
12. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 609
13. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 610
14. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 611
15. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wir Christenleut, BWV 612
16. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Helft mir, Gootes Gute preisen, BWV 613
17. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 614
18. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: In dir ist Freude, BWV 615
19. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Mir Fried' und Freud' ich fahr' dahin, BWV 616
20. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Herr Gott, nun schleuden Himmel auf, BWV 617
21. Fant in c, BWV 562
22. Choral: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, Vater, BWV 740
23. Fant: Super Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 735
24. Choral: Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736
25. Fuge uber ein Thema von Giovanni Legrenzi in c, BWV 574

Tracks:

1. Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Prld
2. Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Fuge
3. Trio in d, BWV 656
4. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656
5. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
6. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Trio super 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 660
7. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' in organo pleno, BWV 661
8. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 651
9. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 652
10. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 657
11. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665
12. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 666
13. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer, BWV 667

Tracks:

1. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
2. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Adagio
3. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
4. Konzert in d, BWV 596: (Allegro)-Grave-Fuga
5. Konzert in d, BWV 596: Largo
6. Konzert in d, BWV 596: Finale
7. Konzert in C, BWV 594: (Allegro)
8. Konzert in C, BWV 594: Rezitativ Adagio
9. Konzert in C, BWV 594: Allegro
10. Konzert in G, BWV 592: (Allegro)
11. Konzert in G, BWV 592: Grave (Adagio)
12. Konzert in G, BWV 592: Presto (assai)
13. Konzert in C, BWV 595: (Allegro)
14. Aria in F, BWV 587
15. Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Prld
16. Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Fuge
17. Choral: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653b
18. Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Prld
19. Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Fuge
20. Trio in g, BWV 584

Tracks:

1. Toccata in d, BWV 565
2. Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Toccata
3. Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Fuge
4. Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Prld
5. Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Fuge
6. Pastorella, BWV 590: 1
7. Pastorella, BWV 590: 2
8. Pastorella, BWV 590: 3
9. Pastorella, BWV 590: 4
10. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Prld
11. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Fuge
12. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Toccata
13. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Adagio
14. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Fuge

Tracks:

1. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro moderato
2. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Adagio
3. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro
4. Son II in c, BWV 526: Vivace
5. Son II in c, BWV 526: Largo
6. Son II in c, BWV 526: Allegro
7. Son III in d, BWV 527: Andante
8. Son III in d, BWV 527: Adagio e dolce
9. Son III in d, BWV 527: Vivace
10. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Adagio
11. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Andante
12. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Un poco allegro
13. Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
14. Son V in C, BWV 529: Largo
15. Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
16. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Vivace
17. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Lento
18. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Passacaglia E Tema Fugatum in c, BWV 582
2. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 645: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
3. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 646: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
4. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 647: Wer nur den lieben Gott la...
5. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 648: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren
6. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 649: Ach, bleib' bei uns
7. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 650: Kommst du nun, Jesu...
8. Fuge in g, BWV 578
9. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 541: Prld
10. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 541: Fuge
11. Choral: Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 720
12. Prld in G, BWV 568
13. Adagio, BWV 1027: Adagio
14. Adagio, BWV 1027: Allegro moderato (trio) (1027a)
15. Ricercare a 6 (aus Das musikalische Opfer), BWV 1079-5
16. Prld in a, BWV 569

Amazon.com

Marie-Claire Alain is not only one of the greatest organists alive today, but she stands directly in a what is undoubtedly the world's greatest tradition of organ playing. It was France that first rediscovered and cultivated Bach's organ music, and which in turn stimulated the great works of Franck, Widor, Vierne, and their school. Alain has recorded Bach's complete organ music no less than three times, here on historical organs of Bach's own time. Each disc is planned as a recital that showcases both the music and the instrument. Her performances are simply the last word in style, musicianship, and virtuosity. Magnificent. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Complete set CD review of Bach.......2007-05-12

I discovered Bach organ music 40 years ago. I love Bach, everything he wrote. I have 4 complete sets of Bach organ recordings. Marie Claire-Alan is my favorite organist of everyone I have heard. I met Marie and her husband in person after a performance she gave in Chicago. I have 2 complete sets of Bach organ played by Marie. One is on records and the other the new CD set. She is a little older now when she recorded the CD's. The albums have a more youthful sound to them, a little more energy and different registration selection on the organs. I love Marie in her youthful recordings more than these. I love the albums so much I will digitize them and listen to them over the new CD collection. I play the albums on my Linn turntable through McIntosh equipment.

The Definitive Collection of Bach .......2005-09-25

Marie-Claire Alain has recorded Bach's complete organ music 3 times, this set being the second time. She plays quite differently now, but these are some of the best interpretations. Each cd fearures a different organ dating from Bach's time, and all of the booklets are filled with pictures, history, and even the stop registrations for each of the pieces are given. Quite alot of research! If those of you who are new to Bach's organ works, I would recommend starting on a smaller scale, as some of these works can be quite intense to listen to. At any rate, this possibly may go down as one of the famous recordings of the century.

Absolutely wonderful!.......2004-07-27

From this huge box set, it is quite obvious that Bach was a dedicated composer for the organ (and obviously a virtuoso organist for that matter). Bach was a very prominent composer who lived in the Baroque era, and to truely understand his works and their style you must have a general outline of knowledge of the timeframe in which he lived. And so the Baroque era, (1600-1750) was characterized by vastness of proportion, rich counterpoint, great splendor and a highly ornamented melodic line. (One should note that the era abruptly ended after Bach's death which actually shows his importance in it) Some of these pieces are examples of works that require performers at the very highest degree to play them. His works go way beyond the famous Toccata and Fuge in D Minor, and with a "Complete" edition you can listen and hear them all for yourself, hence grasping the full view of his genious. This set is of wonderful value and worth every penny. Unfortunately, the Master's version is not available in a CD store, and so we must indulge upon other's interpretations. This out of the others stands as one of the very best. It is also complementing to the experience to have an instrument of the period (which is so in this set). Bach devoted his entire frame of mind towards the spreading of God's kingdom, therefore one could derive that he felt that by creating enlightening and insightful music, he was doing a lowly service to his God. Overall--this is a fabulous interpretation, and it will deepen one's respect and awe for Johann Sebastian Bach, the greatest organist who ever lived.

Monumental Artistry.......2003-03-08

Although I am partial to the Romantic Organ, particularly in the vein of Widor, Vierne and Rheinberger, it all begins with Bach. And in this case, one could say that it all begins with Marie-Claire Alain and her wonderful interpretations. Alain seems to understand that Bach was above all else a religious composer. Many "complete" works of Bach play short shrift with the liturgical works whereas these are some of the most satisfying of the group.

The sound is pure sonority, almost perfect, and the technical prowess is just awesome. Out of the millions of notes played, I never heard a miscue or slight jiggle. Still, keyboard wizardry is only part of the story. The registration is a work of art in itself. Alain understand the difference between the Baroque and the Modern, the French and the German and the old and the new. Just as she is a "natural" for Widor or Vierne, she also seems to have entered the Bach mind on some of these.

This is a fabulous collection worthy of any serious student of classical music. Nowhere can one derive such satisfaction that listenting to Bach played by Ms. Alain.

A Happy Sacrifice.......2001-06-30

I gladly sacrificed two of the four speakers in my car to this wonderful, wonderful treasure. What more can I say?

Average customer rating: sick. Gore at it's finest... Gorelord Sick Beyond Words Excellent Gore Metal

Zombie Suicide: Part 666 Gorelord Manufacturer: Season of Mist ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 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: Force Fed on Human Flesh Norweigen Chainsaw Massacre Divine Art of Torture ASIN: B000076HWU Release Date: 2002-11-26

Tracks:

1. The Stench Of Flesh Decomposing
2. Screams Choked To Silence
3. Dreams Of The Macabre
4. Horror Gore & Unreligion
5. Outback
6. Shrieks Of The Undead
7. Cumfucked Face Of Death
8. Four Ways To Heaven One Way To Hell
9. I Am Master Here
10. Alive When Fucking The Dead
11. Necrophilic Orgy In Entrails & Cum

Customer Reviews:

sick........2006-05-04

first off, i have to say that this was the first gorelord release that i listened to and to this day i still think it's their best. like everyone else has said, it's thick, heavy, slower than normal death metal, but every bit as brutal. they don't take themselves too seriously, though, which is a nice change of pace. bonus points for using a sound clip from the ridiculous and terrible but awesome slasher flick "evil ed"... "This... is dying time!"

all that said, i have to agree a bit with anyone comparing them to a nu metal band. sorry. don't agree? pick up their latest CD "the norwegian chainsaw massacre" and listen to track "man of $h1t" and tell me that doesn't sound a little bit like korn. it's sad, but true. you can lie to yourself and say it doesn't, but come on now.

still, this release is killer and i'm able to ignore any hints of nu metal that might sink in. it's hard, brutal and quick... it'll leave you bloody and broken on the ground and begging for more.

Gore at it's finest..........2004-09-02

...Gorelord plays a flow&fast type of deathmetal with gore lirycs that if you got a weak stomach? Don't read the booklet but just listing to the music. I was quite insulted by one reveiwer that compare gorelord's music to nu-metal and bands like linkin park and rapper snoop dogg.Now, i love cannibal corpse but no gorelord's lirycs are not even close to cc's and no gorelord were not influenced by cannibal corpse...So, stop talking out of your ass, ok ?Anyways, i recommend you stay away from the extreme gore-grind/deathmetal scene and go listing to your modern deathmetal, example? Six fags under! You little fa*got! I bet your one of those homos who used to like rap now your just getting into metal and you used to think korn and limpt bizkit were the heavist thing around but now you know gay bands like six fags under and heard about cc throught six fags under and think your know it all... Well, you don't ! Go listing to yout dumb cradel of filth,six fags under and leave real extreme underground music to who can apricieted...Dereangedick-licker! Recommended

Gorelord.......2003-12-10

When I first heard this album I absolutly loved it, its got very very very catchy riffs that take you in right away. But as I kept listening I became bored with it after only about 4 listens. Its also very repeditive , but still a good cd.

Sick Beyond Words.......2003-06-08

This Gorelord release, their second one to be precise, boasts some of the best skills in the extreme metal game. The vocals are varied and diverse, all impressive and powerful. The drum beats are catchy and mid tempo which gives all the songs a slow grind to chug along to. The guitar... my favorite part. Absolutely brutal sounding guitars are featured here, and it's all downtuned so you can be sure it's nice and heavy.

The lyrics to this album, in my opinion, are the crown jewel for this CD. And while they don't compare to some of the more violent Cannibal Corpse songs, they do boast a certain ability to make you sit there and wonder why this man isn't in jail yet. All in all, a great buy for anyone who loves gore metal and death metal.

Excellent Gore Metal.......2003-04-01

Gorlord's follow up to 'Force Fed on Human Flesh' - 'Zombie Suicide Part 666' - is worth just as much, if not more to the metal community than the likes of Exhumed or Impaled. The pure gorgrind insanity of this record is apparant from the moment you slip this disc into your stereo. The monolithic blastbeats and barbaric guitar assaults leave nothing to be desired from this extrexely talented death metal band. Containing what I consdier to be the best goregrind vocalist of all time, and some perfect riffing, 'Zombie Suicide Part 666' is definitely one to give a listen to, even if you do not like death metal. Frediablo's work in the emacualte Necorphagia and the decent Wurdulak have crafted him into quite the metal maven. The production on the record, handled by Killjoy (of course), is flawless and gives it both a dirty yet well produced sound. Not to mention the plethora of guests from the extreme metal scene keeps it interesting. Personal favorite on the record has to be "Dreams of the Macabre". It is just phenomenal. However the entire record is a sure fire winner. A must listen to all those looking for something burtal, gore infested, and heavy.

Average customer rating: Just another 5 star OMC cd Feel my thoughts, feel my heart and my soul, with sinless eyes watch as I die My favorite black metal album to date! Magnificent furious

Revelation 666: Curse of Damnation Old Man's Child Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Norway | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: In Defiance of Existence Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion The Pagan Prosperity Born of the Flickering Vermin ASIN: B00004RI7P Release Date: 2000-03-21

Tracks:

1. Phantoms Of Mortem Tales
2. Hominis Nocturna
3. In Black Endless Void
4. Unholy Vivid Innocence
5. Passage To Pandemonium
6. Obscure Divine Manifestation
7. World Expiration
8. Into Silence Embrace

Customer Reviews:

Just another 5 star OMC cd.......2006-04-11

I dont know if I mentioned it in other reviews but I think Galder is one of the top musicians in Black Metal. There are some keyboardist who are better, and some guitarist are better, but Galder does everything except drums and he is exceptional when doing them. When I first got this cd I wasnt to fond of it. At that time I was a Dimmu and cradle fanatic so this didnt get as much attention. Well now cradle sucks nowdays, and dimmu is not as good as they used to be so I have given a lot of attention to OMC and I am loving it like never before.
Phantoms Of Mortem Tales-8.5 Grand epic opening. Than mean riffs kick in. There is a good solo about 4 minutes in. I like everything about this song except the horns at 4:37. They are good but for some reason it just rubs me the wrong way.
Hominis Nocturna -10 This is one of my favorite OMC songs other than agony of fallen grace. Very lush keyboards mixed with some great riffs. It has some really good choir like keyboard in the mix. Towards the end Galder utters some sort of prayer or chant in a sinister voice. My favorite part is the beeping guitar solo towards the end.
In Black Endless Void 10 Opens with some dark classical reminiscent of lord of the rings. As usual plenty of good riffs. Very evil sounding song.
Unholy Vivid Innocence 10 Very symphonic sounding song but not overly symphonic. The melody is not the focal point.It is mainly there to compliment the blazing riffs and double bass. The song actually has a catchy chorus by Galder. At 3:30 there is a awsome solo. It is not overly compicated but it sounds so good. Musically this song reminds me of something off of Dimmus Stormblast.
Passage To Pandemonium 7.5 Same formulas as other songs with riffs and keyboards its just not one of my favorites. Some songs you like more than others, and I like the others more than this song. Still a really strong song.
Obscure Divine Manifestation 7.9 Very fast and heavy song. There are some moments of melody but the rest of the songs here are pure brutality.
World Expiration 8.5 Alot like the last song but I like this one a lot better. It has a really good solo around 3:30. It also has a brief accoustic section that I just love near the end. It doesnt take away from the songs heavynes.
Into Silence Embrace-9 This one has a lot of melody but it is still consistantly heavy. Lots of good heavy drumming. At about 2:09 there is a evil circus like melody. Overall this song is nothing new, but if it works this good why f#$k with it.
On a side note if you like OMC I encourage you to go and discover the band Windir. It is as good or maybe even better than OMC. The genious behind that band is Valfor R.I.P He is probably one of my favorite musicians of all time.

Feel my thoughts, feel my heart and my soul, with sinless eyes watch as I die.......2005-07-05

I would enjoy adressing something before giving my thoughts on this album. If you're reading this you fall under one of the following three category's. A. You want to get into Old Man's Child or are interested in buying this cd and are looking for some opinions. B. You love this cd and are looking for people whom agree with you or C. You hate this album and band for one of these reasons, you may follow religion seriously and are offended by the cover or your'e a true black metal fan and think anything that doesn't sound like it was recorded in a public bathroom isn't "true" To those of you who fall under category A I will start my review soon, however, to adress those whom fall under C let me tell you a few things. While Old Man's Child used to hint at Satan and other anti Christian shubjects they seem to really have it be the lyricial/ artwork back bone for this album, I am no Satanist but there is just something so eerie and chilling about the picture on the back with the track listing. The music however is incredible and is what makes this album great, everybody is allowed t have an opinion on religion even if it isn't what yours is! (personally, I do believe in God but don't follow any religion so it doesn't matter to me what they say) also, while the production on this album is way better than older omc ( Born of the Flickering) it doesn't mean they're any different playing wise and if anything they have only gotten better. Galder is an amazing musician and is the only member on all omc albums and the back bone of the band. Now for a review.


With this album Old Man's Child continue evolving in a positive direction, they don't over produce their albums like on Dimmu Borgir's DCA and it isn't under par either, just right. Vocal wise it is what you would exspect. Everything else is truly perfect, it is fast and heavy yet is melodic (which is why I love this type of music so much, bridging heavy and melodic together) being a guitarist, I find the guitar to be something I find very importanat in my metal and damn does old Man's Child always deliver. While the keyboards don't butt heads with the other insturments, they do their job and add plenty of epic atmosphere to this album. Now, why try and group every sub-genre together cause in the end it is metal (i am not refering to nu-metal or metalcore, which get boring after a while) if it is heavy metal, speed,thrash, death, black or doom. Who cares. At the end of the day it is all metal. With Dimebag being killed and Morbid Angel's guitarist gone missing for months now, it isn't the time for the metal community fighting but joining together for one reason. THE LOVE OF THE MUSIC. One guy might love Death & black metal and hate speed/thrash metal and another guy might hate death & black metal and love speed/thrash metal but at the end of the day they're both metalheads. So anyway, this is great metal for you, with songs like Phantoms of Mortem tales ( a great opener) and Epic keyboard/ guitar driven tracks like Hominis Nocturna and Unholy Vivid Innocence, makes this cd worth every cent. This is a cd you need to listen to all the way through not 15 minutes here and there. Enjoy.

My favorite black metal album to date!.......2005-01-04

This album is absolutly amazing! Every track rocks! The guitars sound huge (thanks to Peter Tagtgren, I think) and the drums are great. If you like black metal, treat yourself to this album!

Magnificent.......2004-09-26

I am a new fan of this fantastic band, and this was the first album I stumbled upon. From the moment I popped it into my CD player - and I was absolutely compelled.. COULD not wrench my attention away. The music is dense, dark and a solid wall of uncomprimising evil melody. Production is solid, the drums especially are a slab of crashing noise.. I am not a fan of overuse of guitars in my music, but OMC makes their guitars truely symphonic in their sweeping nature.

This album stomps over a cold and barren landscape and then kicks your teeth in to finish it all! A must have, I cannot recommend it enough.

furious.......2002-02-26

yeah i know, furious compared to what you ask. but come on, anyone who knows anything about OMC and this style of black metal knows what they're getting into, and if not, then listen up. this is super fast at times and melodic as well but not your typical old school black metal like marduk and old emperor. this produced extremely well, and i don't care who it is... good production will do wonders for the album and the listeners. the best comparison to OMC would have to be dimmu borgir and everyone knows the ties that those two bands have together. they sound a lot alike but these days borgir has gotten more technical with less emotion(which is ok because their newer stuff is definately more mature sounding but still very heavy) while OMC has gotten more ferocious and complete sounding but hasn't lost their atmospheric, melodic taste. now i've heard a lot of black metal, live as well, and i think that i can safely say that galder has one of the more sinister black metal voices and it fits the music perfectly. when you start talking about that subject, a lot of familiar names come to mind like ihsahn from emperor and legion from marduk, hell, even dead from mayhem. galder doesn't have near the reputation that those guys have but he can definately hold his own when the music starts, if you don't believe me, just listen to OMC. this is a great album.

Average customer rating: Bliss Hella good! One of my favorite albums of the past few years Hella Goes Hella Mars Volta Lite minus half a star

There's No 666 in Outer Space Hella Manufacturer: Ipecac Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Noise | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Anonymous In the Absence of Truth Total Bugs Bunny on Wild Bass Mirrored Abandoned Language ASIN: B000LPR548 Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

1. World Series
2. Let Your Heavies Out
3. The Ungrateful Dead
4. Friends Don't Let Friends Win
5. The Things That People Do When They Think No Ones Looking
6. Hand That Rocks The Cradle
7. 2012 And Countless
8. Anarchists Just Wanna Have Fun
9. Dull Fangs
10. Sound Track To Insecurity
11. There's No 666 In Outer Space

Amazon.com

With There's No 666 in Outer Space, Hella steps up with an album that is as fiercely imaginative as any the Sacramento-based group has released before. As groundbreaking and fearless as 2002's Hold Your Horse Is or 2004's The Devil Isn't Red, 666 provides its audience with a multifaceted listening experience that defies musical boundaries and may, upon repeated listens, permanently alter the senses. "Friends Don't Let Friends Win," "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle," "Let Your Heavies Out" and "The Things That People Do When They Think No One's Looking" marry the sturm und drang of Red-era King Crimson with the menacing whimsy of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle. Others, including title cut "Anarchists Just Wanna Have Fun," imagine a harmonious union between the ever-theatrical Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and the heavier-than-thou System of a Down. But Hella has its own rich character and it occupies a mysterious and distinct musical universe, a territory that has yet to be named because we must first find a new vocabulary to begin to speak of it. This place requires that the listener have the heart and mind and ears of a world-class explorer, a seeker who trusts in the unknown and returns to strange sonic soil again and again to unravel its great grand mysteries, plot its progress, and bathe in its fertile soil. There's No 666 in Outer Space may be one of the most important releases of 2007. And it may be years later that we catch up with it. --Jedd Beaudoin

Customer Reviews:

Bliss.......2007-03-29

A friend told me a month or two ago that I should check out a band called Hella. I forgot about it, but then I saw this on the new releases and remembered the tip. So I got There's No 666 and Hold Your Horse Is (which seemed like a good one to start with, as apparently many Hella fans don't like 666).

Well, long story short, the one I prefer is this one. HYHI is definitely really great, but good thing it's pretty short because unless I'm really listening to it actively, the only-guitar-and-drums approach starts to grate on my ears.

666, on the other hand, is just awesome. The guitar work is a little less wanky for it's own sake (although I don't fault Spencer Seim for trying to be sonically interesting when he's on his own). Having two guitars plus bass seems to give each of them a little more rein to let loose rather than having to be all intricate stop-start time signatures and so on. They even have slow passages!

This is not to say that they've become some lame Snow Patrol-type band or something. The riffs are aggressive and challenging. The drums are beyond incredible. And the vocals: How can you not love hearing, while your ears are being assaulted by dueling guitars, Aaron Ross' voice break in shrieking something awesome like "Anarchists just wanna have fun!" or my personal favorite "The earth is flat it is not round!!!"

Man. This is great! So far it's the best thing I've heard released this year. Fans of the Mars Volta or Mastodon will probably enjoy this. Also check out Marnie Stern. Zach Hill also drums on it and it's very similar in spirit (i.e. awesome).

Hella good!.......2007-02-06

I'll admit I didn't like this band before. It was a bass player and drummer just jamming out and it was kind of annoying. Now they added a singer and a guitarist(s). So how is it? Pretty good. Some of the vocals remind me alot of the mars volta. One thing I will say is this band knows when to end songs. The music is crazy but it's not masturbatory like most of TMV. Hopefully, Hella will make new fans after this one.

One of my favorite albums of the past few years.......2007-02-03

For recent fans of Hella and this group of musicians the vocals and more structured/coherent songwriting might take a while to get used to. For longtime fans who might have thought of Hella as 50% of Legs On Earth this is the album you have been waiting for since the year 2000. LOE member Josh Hill is back on guitar and better than ever with incredibly technical staccato lines that are the perfect contrast to an offering that could almost be considered conservative for Spencer Seim. On bass is longtime collaborator Carson McWhirter who does an impressive job of tying the band together; sometimes doubling the lead guitar part but more often than not taking to the low end to dual Zach Hill's onslaught with complex Levinian lines that show his background and interest in more straightforward prog/math rock. The new kid on the block in this group is Aaron Ross who takes on a task few people would envy: adding words to a very successful instrumental band with fans that have historically been resistant to the addition of vocals. I've come to really enjoy the work done by Ross on this album. I've already heard comparisons to Claypool, Cornell, Bowie, Plant and others, but even though I can hear them in certain areas for me the vocals as a whole are a unique element that compliment and help shape the overall sound of the album.

Hella Goes Hella Mars Volta Lite .......2007-02-01

Disappointing to hear this band get a singer who rivals Jared Leto with lines like "raaaaaaaaainnnnn on mmmeeeee." I could play Church Gone Wild for friends who like Slayer and Motorhead, but this sucks. RIP Hella (get rid of that singer).

minus half a star.......2007-01-31

The first release for the new 5-piece band, this is not the Hella of yore quality/consistency-wise, but still a very unique and ambitious release that grows and grows on the listener. The most insidiously listenable track "The Ungrateful Dead" may sound a LOT like Mars Volta (albeit with tighter structure and more conspicuous drumming), but most of the rest of the album is much harder to pigeonhole, often coming across as a funkier, electronics-addled take on Trout Mask Replica. The main element that old Hella fans are bound to focus on is the singing (the first to occupy an entire Hella release). Aaron Ross unfortunately is lacking in stylistic flair and even invites occasional comparisons to such established singers as Chris Cornell, Billy Corgan, and Les Claypool. That said, he does a adequate job of keeping up with Hella's hyper-rhythmic onslaught.
As this CD will divide the old fans, I recommend it to completists and the uninitiated looking for something adventurous but more traditional sounding than two-piece Hella.

Average customer rating:

Route 666 The Iron Maidens Manufacturer: 3d ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Iron Maidens ASIN: B000O78VZA Release Date: 2007-06-04

Tracks:

1. Die With Your Boots On
2. Fear Of The Dark
3. Prisoner
4. Revelations
5. Trooper
6. Ides Of March
7. Wrathchild
8. Trooper
9. Powerslave
10. Wasted Years
11. Phantom Of The Opera
12. Clairvoyant
13. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
14. Run To The Hills

Album Description

Japanese pressing of two disc set, comprised of 5 track single including 'Die With Your Boots On', 'Revelations', 'Prisoner', 'Fear Of The Dark', and 'The Trooper' [with Phil Campbell]. Also comes with a bonus DVD featuring live performances with Michael Kenny. 3D. 2007.

Rap Music:

1. A Celebration of Guilt
2. Advance and Vanquish
3. Alan Lomax's Southern Journey Remixed
4. All Night Wrong [Live]
5. Amethyst Rock Star [Explicit Lyrics]
6. Away from the Sun [Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD]
7. Before Became After (Special Edition)
8. Between the Dim and the Dark
9. Blocked Numbers
10. Cake and Pie

Rap Music

rap music

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In Siegen [Import]

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Handcrafted Hymns

High Revoltage [Explicit Lyrics]

Grain De Sable [Import]

H.I.F. Biber: Violin Sonatas - Romanesca (Andrew Manze / Nigel North / John Toll)

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Fuel on the Fire

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