RA

Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of original album by Todd Rundgren's art/ prog/ power pop group. Contains all eight tracks from when the album was first released in 1977, including 'Eternal Love'. Also features the original cover art & new interviews in the

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Average customer rating: Irish at it's best. Irish Magic Just got your Kleenex Wonderful! The Very Best of the Irish Tenors is just that!

The Very Best of The Irish Tenors The Irish Tenors Manufacturer: Music Matters ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Moore | Moore, Thomas | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Irish Tenors | ( I ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Tenors | Voices | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ellis Island The Irish Tenors / McNamara, McDermott, Kearns, Tynan Home for Christmas Sacred We Three Kings ASIN: B000069JJ6 Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Toora Loora Looral
2. Will Ye Go Lassie Go
3. Spanish Lady
4. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
5. Percy French Medley: Phil The Fluther's Ball, Come Back Paddy Reilly, The Lay Of The West Clare Reailway, Are Ye Right There Michael?
6. Amazing Grace
7. Nearer My God To Thee
8. Danny Boy
9. Fields of Athenry
10. Only The River Runs Free
11. Molly Malone
12. Last Rose of Summer
13. She Moved Through the Fair
14. Maggie
15. New Medley (combination of the 2 medleys

Product Description

1. Toora Loora Looral
2. Will Ye Go Lassie Go
3. Spanish Lady
4. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
5. Percy French Medley: Phil The Fluther's Ball, Come Back Paddy Reilly, The Lay Of The West Clare Railway - Are Ye Right There Michael?
6. Amazing Grace
7. Nearer My God To Thee
8. Danny Boy
9. Fields Of Athenry
10. Only The River Runs Free
11. Molly Malone
12. Last Rose Of Summer
13. She Moved Through The Fair
14. Maggie
15. New Medley (Combination of the 2 medleys)

Format: CD

Amazon.com

In the short time since they grouped together a few years ago to form their sensationally successful trio, the Irish Tenors have already put out an impressive array of recordings and DVDs, including some bona fide gooseflesh-inducing live concert performances. So, if you still have the enviable pleasure of discovering these amazing vocalists--or want to turn a friend on to their musical charms--this compilation CD will do the trick nicely. It brings together such classics as "Danny Boy," "Toora Loora Looral," "Last Rose of Summer," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" (featuring John McDermott)--all rendered with the kind of passionate, heartfelt, and harmonious crooning that is their signature style, whether they're singing as an ensemble or as highlighted soloists. And even if you have the complete Irish Tenors, this anthology includes several numbers not found on their previously released CDs. Hard to think of a sweeter treat for a fan of singing too good to ever go out of fashion. --Sarah Chin

Customer Reviews:

Irish at it's best........2007-05-07

This album is really the number two album from this trio. It is very good and well worth the investment. The five star album by The Irish Tenors would have to be Heritage. Both albums rate high in my book.

Irish Magic.......2006-08-21

This is my first CD of the Irish Tenors. And what a joy! I played it as soon as it arrived. I like the blend of their voices,the passion and enthusiasm they bring to this CD. What I find is a real treat is the words to all the songs are in the booklet.I love this CD.

Just got your Kleenex.......2005-12-25

I suggest a box of Kleenex for each person in the room when you play this CD or VHS recording. Mom won't let me play it anymore because she...well, you know what I mean.

Wonderful!.......2005-12-12

When it's cold and frightful here, I play The BOYZ!

So wonderful. So much fun.

Up here in backwash Maine, there ain't much, believe me. But these guys are great. Sincere, care about what they're doing, true artists.

Ah, to go to Ireland again. Well, not unless the price of natural gas recedes!

The Very Best of the Irish Tenors is just that!.......2005-01-22

This recording is wonderful. Ronan's "last Rose of summer" is unique, the Percy French medley shows all three in great voice, Finbar's Maggie is wonderful and the laurels have to go to Anthony for his magnificent rendition of "She moved through the fair", wow!!!!

Well worth buying.

Isaac Chute

Average customer rating: Takes a few listens... Still Strong Sky II Excellent second release for a great band Soak It In

Duality Ra Manufacturer: Republic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | 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: From One Twelve Year Silence Raw Blue-Sky Research In Due Time ASIN: B0009S2TFW Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. Fear
2. Fallen Angels
3. Tell Me - Michael Raphael
4. Take Me Away
5. I Lost Everything Today
6. Only One
7. Superman
8. Love
9. Say You Will
10. Got Me Going
11. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
12. Far Enough
13. Undertaken
14. Taken
15. Swimming Upstream

Customer Reviews:

Takes a few listens..........2007-06-13

Ra is a very interesting band to watch grow. Their first release (From One) was an excellent debut that showed off their potential. Its an album that can immediately be digested and have you loving them in no time. With "Duality" the band is still lyrically strong, if not stronger. However, instrumental-wise, the band has fallen into a very generic hole that they need to climb themselves out of. Not to say the instrumental on this album is awful, no, not by any means. It just doesn't stand out nearly as much as their debut album had. I've had this album since the first week it came out. There are a few tracks that you can immediately get into, mostly on the first half, but the rest will fall away from your first listen. Over time though you will grow to appreciate the rest of this album, I did at least.

8/10

Still Strong.......2007-06-10

This album is excellent, It could do without "Every little thing she does is magic" It sucks, really bad. That song does not sound like the Ra I know. Also, "I lost everything today" SUCKS. HORRIBLE vibe for a Ra album, why? WHY???

Anyway, the complaints out of the way this album is excellent for the most part. Fallen Angels, Tell Me, Love, SUPERMAN SAY YOU WILL UNDERTAKEN TAKEN everything is just awesome. I do notice however that the group shied a little bit away from the defining Egyptian roots that made them who they are. Hopefully, Black Sun will patch that gap.

Sky II.......2007-03-12

I picked up both From One and Duality at the same time and I have to say that the band has matured with the release of this cd. Not a bad song on this cd. This has more of a melodic flare, but still rocks out. Another cd that stays in the player for a long time.

Excellent second release for a great band.......2007-01-05

I've been into Ra since they came out with From One a few years ago - since I first heard "Do You Call My Name" on the radio, I was hooked. That CDs probably towards the top of my list just in terms of how much I listened to it.

That being said, I haven't had Duality for long. I actually only knew it was out after I saw them perform at Locobazooka last summer. It was pretty much the next CD I bought, and it does not fail to deliver.

Like on their first CD, Ra continues to play interesting, unique music, backed up by Sahaj's amazing vocals. A friend of mine once said "you know a band is great when they have their own sound - when you can hear them and instantly recognize them, even if you don't know them well." I've always believed this, and for Ra, it's certainly true. They have a very distinctive, unique sound, and that is something which is becoming increasingly hard to find in the music industry these days.

Put simply, Duality is incredible. It starts off with a semi-odd track of a man talking which segues into "Fallen Angels," a hard hitting song that sets the tone for the rest of the album. This CD stays strong towards the middle and end, and doesn't get boring. Especially interesting on this CD (to those of use that remember this song) is Ra's cover of "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic." It's well done, and puts a smile on my face every time I listen to this album.

Overall, this is a great CD that doesn't fail to disappoint. For those of you that haven't heard Ra, this is great for fans of Pulse Ultra, Chevelle, Memento, and old Incubus.

Soak It In.......2006-12-12

I was a huge fan of Ra's first album 'From One' - it stood apart from anything else in the hard rock genre due largely to the strong songwriting and memorable melodies. Ra is truly an original band in that sense. 'Duality' didn't grab me as quickly though it shares the same strengths as their previous effort - strong songs, big vocals, excellent musicianship, pop sensibility. The songs are a bit deeper here, and after about the fourth listen I started to pick up the Sting/Police vibe that was hinted at on the first album. It adds a slightly different - and more mature - color to 'Duality' and I've grown to enjoy it even more than 'From One.'

A must have for fans of 'From One', Sting, the Police, King's X, or just solid melody ridden hard rock.

Average customer rating: Very pleased Sumptuous and mellow One of the Best Collections of English Madrigals A Delightful Collection of English Madrigal A wide variety

All At Once Well Met: English Madrigals; The King's Singers John Dowland , Thomas Morley , Thomas Weelkes , John Wilbye , William Byrd , John Farmer , and The King's Singers Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music King's Singers | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Madrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Dowland, John | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music King's Singers | ( K ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: English and Italian Renaissance Madrigals The King"s Singers: English Renaissance Olde English Madrigals & Folk Songs at Ely Cathedral Madrigal History Tour Annie Laurie ~ Folksongs of the British Isles / Barrueco · The King's Singers ASIN: B000002RPZ Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. English Madrigals: A Little Pretty Bonny Lass
2. English Madrigals: Weep No More, Thou Sorry Boy
3. English Madrigals: Shoot False Love
4. English Madrigals: Now Is The Month Of Maying
5. English Madrigals: Four Arms, Two Necks, One Wreathing
6. English Madrigals: Hark, All Ye Lovely Saints Above
7. English Madrigals: Since Robin Hood
8. English Madrigals: Though Philomela Lost Her Love
9. English Madrigals: O Wretched Man
10. English Madrigals: Weep, O Mine Eyes
11. English Madrigals: The Nightingale, The Organ Of Delight
12. English Madrigals: Come, Sirrah Jack, Ho!
13. English Madrigals: Cruel, Behold My Heavy Ending
14. English Madrigals: Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone
15. English Madrigals: Sing We And Chant It
16. English Madrigals: On A Fair Morning
17. English Madrigals: Oft Have I Vowed
18. English Madrigals: Is Love A Boy?
19. English Madrigals: Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst Find
20. English Madrigals: All At Once Well Met
21. English Madrigals: Construe My Meaning
22. English Madrigals: Lord! When I Think
23. English Madrigals: Cruel, Wilt Thou Persever
24. English Madrigals: Fine Knacks For Ladies
25. English Madrigals: Strike It Up, Tabor
26. English Madrigals: I Love, Alas I Love Thee
27. English Madrigals: Farwell, Dear Love
28. English Madrigals: See, See The Shepherd's Queen
29. English Madrigals: Have I Found Her
30. English Madrigals: Lady Your Words Do Spite Me
31. English Madrigals: Were I A King
32. English Madrigals: Come Again
33. English Madrigals: Tan Ta Ra, Cries Mars
34. English Madrigals: Why Should I Love?
35. English Madrigals: This Sweet And Merry Month Of May

Customer Reviews:

Very pleased.......2007-06-10

I wasn't sure what to expect when I bought this CD. True, I could have listened on line before buying but that would have taken the fun out of the purchase. Besides, I really didn't care for the CD the first couple of times I listened but now I really love it. It's not something to listen to all the time but given the right circumstances e.g. a small gathering of friends, it's perfect. If I'd listened to online, I wouldn't have purchased it.

Sumptuous and mellow.......2002-11-28

The six men of the King's Singers present sweet and light-hearted madrigals of such English composers as Morley, Weelkes, Dowland, Wilbye and Byrd. The thirty five selections include "Now is the Month of Maying", "Though Philomela Lost Her Love", "Sing We and Chant It," the celebration of tobacco entitled "Come, Sirrah Jack, Ho!" and a host of other fa-la-la-la-la venues interspersed with wistful laments. I love the rich, sonorous sound of a male vocal ensemble, with countertenors, tenor, baritones and bass, and these six singers do a great job. Occasional instrumental accompaniments by lute and tabor are included, but this group doesn't really need it--I could listen to them for hours all by themselves. Also quite enjoyable, as well as educational, is their earlier release, "The King's Singers' Madrigal History Tour: Italy, England, France, Spain and Germany". For a more risque' take on the vocal music of Renaissance England, you might get a kick out of "The Art of the Bawdy Song" by the Baltimore Consort with the Merry Companions.

One of the Best Collections of English Madrigals.......2002-03-27

Any fan of the King's Singers will regret not having this album in their collection.

This album offers a veritable feast of the choicest English madrigals found on any comparable album. From the obligatory "Now is the Month of Maying" and "Fair Phyllis" to the more obscure "Tan ta ra, cries Mars," there is certainly enough on this album to bring a smile to lovers of Renaissance music - and a spark of recognition to anyone who sang traditional madrigals in high school or university. For serious students of early music, this album comes very highly recommended.

Among the more sonorous offerings on this album, Jones' "Farewell, Dear Love" and Dowland's "Come Again," cannot be ignored. Nor can Bennet's immortal "Weep O mine eyes" be matched more musically than here by the King's Singers.

This album has been played again and again for almost 6 years as both serious listening and background working music. And it has yet to lose its delight.

A Delightful Collection of English Madrigal.......2000-08-16

With 35 tracts to enjoy you're sure to find a couple of favorites. I gave this CD 4 of 5 stars compared to 5 stars for the King's Singers World Madrigal Tour CD. If you prefer all your songs in English, this will be your 5 star CD. Tract 32 "Come again" is my favorite due to the surperb tenor lead and melodic development. Compared to many polyphonic early music styles (1300s-1485), this era (1500-1610) provides many memorable melodies.

A wide variety.......2000-04-28

This is an excellent sampling of English madrigals. This presentation, given by an older roster of the Singers, is a nice introduction to the world of the madrigal, and English madrigals in particular.

Average customer rating: Sky outstanding CD!!! An amazing band!! Ra Rules!!!! A Rare Gem!!! fun rock music

From One Ra Manufacturer: Umvd Labels ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Duality Raw Twelve Year Silence In Due Time The Autumn Effect ASIN: B00006LWRM Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

1. Do You Call My Name
2. Rectifier
3. Fallen Rock Zone
4. Only
5. On My Side
6. Violator
7. I Believe
8. Parole
9. High Sensitivity
10. Skorn
11. Walking and Thinking
12. Sky

Customer Reviews:

Sky.......2007-03-12

That's the reason that I picked this cd up. Sky is just a great song although there are several others. Sahaj has some unique vocals which makes this an interesting cd. Some songs are a little contrived and their lyrics have me wondering what he was thinking, but typical of a rock cd. So, with a few songs that I don't think measure up and seem out of place on the cd, that would be the reason for the 3 stars. Still, worth getting though as is their follow-up,'Duality', which I feel is a much better listen, both musically and lyrically.

outstanding CD!!! An amazing band!!.......2006-07-13

I have no idea why the record company is not pushing these guys...
This CD is one of the best pieces of work in 5 or more years.
"Rectifier" "Sky" and I like "Fallen Rock Zone" myself. The Music is very different, almost erie. These guys are real musicians. That is very rare in alot of modern music.

Ra Rules!!!!.......2006-07-12

This one the best albums that I own.My personal favorite songs on here are Do you call my name,Rectifier,Skorn and Fallen Rock Zone.This is also one best over all bands,they show that it is possible to make a killer album without having to scream bloody murder or where the album needs a P.A label.So if your looking for a an awesome album thats worth your money this would definetly be it.

A Rare Gem!!!.......2006-02-17

A friend of mine intoduced RA to me with a quote from "Walking and Thinking." I'd never even heard of RA and I was intrigued by it: "Lost In A Maze So Very Dark, And Overwhelming, Lost In These Thoughts That Seem To Rule My Mind." After listening to that one song, I ordered "From One" and "Duality." "From One" is another of those MUST HAVES for any Rock fan. Every song is well written, and the compositions range in intensity, composition, and tempo keeping it very interseting. Vocals are great as well, you can actually understand what these fellas are saying, instead of the more common screaming. Anyone can scream, but can you harmonize with the tracks; Now that is the Question.

Over the years I have collected over 600 Rock-Metal-Punk CDs, and this one is what I would consider one of my top 25 picks!!! Buy it; RA.......ROCKS!!!

fun rock music.......2005-12-30

I have listened to this CD a few times and love parts of it. But first I have to address something... regarding the "Fallen Rock Zone" lyrics, why would these dissuade anyone from listening to the CD? The song is not in favor of pedophiles in any way. Are you just scared because they say masterbater? Seriously.
I love the first half of this CD because it's pumped up and fast paced. The second half is more of a downer. The singer is very good with his voice, and its more high pitched (he's like an alto) , like in The Mars Volta. The difference here is that I can stand Ra, but not TMV.
I became interested in this band when I heard "rectifier" on Chronix Radio (internet via shoutcast).
As for flaws, I think they just repeat too many lines. Come up with some more lyrics! Yes, I like rectifier, but he says "rectifier" like 20 times during it. This makes for songs with less shelf life because you get tired of them.
Anyway, I do really like this CD because it seems to be something you can listen to with anyone. I'd rather pull this out than In Flames, Opeth, or Trivium when I'm with someone I don't know too well. Much more accessible music.
Enjoy.

Average customer rating: Interstellar travel in your headphones. Stargate Music Album Not as good as the 1st Music release one for the fans Sweet

Best of Stargate SG.1 Manufacturer: Gnp Crescendo ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Stargate SG-1 (1997 Television Series) Stargate: Atlantis [TV Soundtrack] Stargate Stargate SG-1 - Season 9 Boxed Set (Thinpak) Stargate SG-1: The Ultimate Visual Guide ASIN: B00005N8TS Release Date: 2001-10-02

Tracks:

1. Stargate SG-1: Main Title
2. Suite From The Enemy Within
3. Suite From Cold Lazarus
4. Suite From Emancipation
5. Suite From Torment Of Tantalus
6. Suite From Thor's Hammer
7. Suite From The Nox
8. Suite From Hathor
9. Suite From Tin Man
10. Suite From Within The Serpent's Grasp
11. Stargate SG-1: End Credits

Customer Reviews:

Interstellar travel in your headphones........2007-05-31

Well, Stargate SG.1 has finally ended after 10 seasons, and this soundtrack CD covers only the first two. I think there's room for a new CD or two, and hopefully the Stargate SG.1 people will get around to creating one.

Anyway, I've listened to this CD once so far and I was very impressed. The music really is enjoyable on its own, and I found myself listening to the Cold Lazerus music twice before I continued throught the rest of the CD.

Finally, don't think there isn't much music on this CD because of the small nunber of tracks. Many of these tracks are six to ten minutes long.

Stargate Music Album.......2007-05-12

Great CD throughout. It's a shame the show is being cancelled after 10 years but this music helps to keep the memory on.

Not as good as the 1st Music release.......2004-10-24

The best of Stargate SG-1 is infact a 9 track compilation of the 1st 2 seasons of the TV show. It's really not the best of Stargate. I rather enjoyed the 1st release namely called Music of Stargate SG-1 and the actual movie music-score. However I still enjoyed the music from several episodes of the 2nd season, most notable being the music suite of Hathor.

A fan of the TV show should be pleasantly surprised by the suites in this CD. It won't disapoint.

one for the fans.......2004-05-07

This CD is really one for the fans. If you've not watched Stargate SG-1 before, then it will be very limited in its' appeal.
I personally enjoyed the CD, as I could relate the music back to the particular episodes in which they appeared. Some of the tracks are sweet and melodic, others are more ominious, so it doesn't come up short on variety.
The music sounds, for the most part, rather sythesised (which is why, if you are used to sprawling epic soundtracks from mainstram movies, I generally don't recommend this if you have never watched the show). Tracks are usually a mixture of synthesised sounds combined with more organic notes from traditional instruments, creating a very "sci fi" sound.
This is a great CD to work and study to as it provides great background music without being too intrusive.

Sweet.......2004-02-23

This is a great CD. Just listing to it makes me feel like I'm watching the show.

Average customer rating: Singular Musical Masterpiece

Strange Strings Sun Ra Manufacturer: Atavistic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Creator of the Universe Toward the Stars Early and Late Sound Grammar Change ASIN: B000PHX7MG Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. Worlds Approaching
2. Strings Strange
3. Strange Strange
4. Door Squeak

Customer Reviews:

Singular Musical Masterpiece.......2007-06-09

There are a considerable number of Sun Ra sessions available on CD, but the welcome appearance of this vital disc completes the availability of his most important works. (I phoned the kind folks at Evidence a number of years ago, begging for a "Strings" release, but their response was that they didn't have a decent master tape of it, even if the LP was still being pressed.)

Strings comes from the mid-60's NYC period when Mr. Mystery was at his creative height, releasing such classics as Cosmic Tones, Heliocentric Worlds and the Magic City. Each is unique, but Strings completely stands out in terms of one of a kind brilliance.

Sonny sent his band over to a 3rd world import shop to pick up various modest hand made musical instruments. Then, after scant time to become at all familiar with them, he turned on the tape deck and conducted his band into a performance that is both fascinating and compelling. It is pure magic. Highest possible recommendation to anyone seeking a most bold and adventurous work of art.

This CD tacks on an additional track recorded a year after the first three. It consists of Sonny playing a squeaking door, accompanied by a couple of those plucking strings. While it may not be his most compelling composition, it must be said that he puts his complete focus into getting everything he can out of that squeak, extracting a strong fundamental tone that has an almost synthesized quality. As usual his Saturian mind was sensitive to sound potentials that elude the imagination of mere earthlings.

Average customer rating: Good musicianship Utopian Album self indulgent silliness Todd Squad! This is what Todd should be known for!

RA Utopia Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Todd Rundgren's Utopia Initiation Adventures in Utopia A Wizard, A True Star Faithful ASIN: B0000032P7 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Mountain Top and Sunrise/Communion With the Sun
2. Magic Dragon Theatre
3. Jealousy
4. Eternal Love
5. Sunburst Finish
6. Hiroshima
7. Singring And The Glass Guitar (An Electrified Fairytale)

Album Description

Digitally remastered reissue of original album by Todd Rundgren's art/ prog/ power pop group. Contains all eight tracks from when the album was first released in 1977, including 'Eternal Love'. Also features the original cover art & new interviews in the

Customer Reviews:

Good musicianship.......2007-07-21

This 1977 follow-up to the great 1974 debut (Todd Rundgren's Utopia) covers somewhat similar ground (American proggy hard rock), although the lineup had been stripped back and there was a higher proportion of shorter pieces. While I do not feel that RA is as consistently good as the debut, there is some excellent musicianship and fantastic melodies that make this album a worthwhile addition to the prog rock collection.

The huge, electric "orchestra" present on the debut had been reduced to a four-piece comprised of Roger Powell (synthesizers, piano, organ, and vocals); Todd Rundgren (electric and acoustic guitars); Kasim Sulton (electric bass guitar and vocals); and John "Willie" Wilcox (drums percussion, and vocals). This lineup was great and there is some impressive proggy ensemble work on RA. The abilities of each member are showcased on the lengthy track Singring and the Glass Guitar (An Electrified Fairytale) - they all get a 1-2 minute unaccompanied solo. Of the solos, I liked Roger's synthesizer workout the best.

The seven tracks on RA range in length from 3'28" to the lengthy 18'24" Singring and the Glass Guitar. The music on RA is very much in the vein of what you might expect from the early Utopia albums: Olympian-scale feats on individual instruments; dense ensemble work; great vocal harmonies; and the occasional pop hook or two...or three. In general, I am fine with the music although I do not think that Singring works very well from a composition perspective: while there are excellent main themes and some great ensemble work at the beginning and end, about half of the piece is comprised of unaccompanied solos, a few of which are just a bit dull. My favorite tracks include Overture: Mountaintop and Sunrise/Communion with the Sun along with Sunburst Finish, although all of the pieces have something to offer. The odd track out is Magic Dragon Theatre which merges a scene from an imaginary "play" (complete with dialog), with some good prog. Very interesting overall.

In terms of the concepts on RA, quite literally, everything under the "sun" is taken on. Of these concepts, the one that I latched on to (or at least loosely embraced) is that presented on Singring. There is a narrator on Singring that is supposed to be a Middle Earth dweller (an elf) that narrates the tale of Singring in what sounds like a mock Scottish accent on helium. I have to admit it is actually pretty funny, although I can imagine that most prog fans would raise their eyebrows at this track. As far as the actual concept goes, Singring tells the tale of four brave souls that locate the four keys needed to open up a glass guitar that contains an imprisoned and weeping spirit (Singring). I may be way off here (I am a Biologist), but it seems that Todd may have been bemoaning the loss of urgency and "spiritual vitality" in music in the late 1970's - "if you take a look around, harmony is dying" - and that this was his attempt to "rescue" the vitality and urgency of rock music. If this is what the band was aiming for then hats off to them.

In terms of the CD package, Rhino/Bearsville did a pretty good job and the CD booklet features each of the band members dressed up in Egyptian garb and posed in odd (quasi-ritualistic?) stances - with the exception of the drummer who simply stands with his arms folded over his chest. The lyrics to each of the songs are printed on the inner sleeve. The sound quality is excellent.

All in all, while RA is a good album of interesting prog rock and nice pop tunes, there were aspects of the album that just did not sit too well with me, although I am very forgiving and was able to overlook them. I would recommend this album to hardcore proggers as the last album of its type to be released by Utopia. After RA, the band plunged headlong into pop territory with Oops, Wrong Planet (1977). For those folks that are starting out with Utopia, definitely snag the 1974 debut album - it is a great listen.

Utopian Album.......2007-06-27

First I must say, music does'nt get dated.. People Get Dated.. It is the same exact incredible piece that it was in 1977.. People get older and taste change.. I can only hope I never grow out of love with the music I grew up with.. With music like this, I dought it will ever happen... "50" and going.. Thanks Todd, Kasim, Roger and Willy...

self indulgent silliness.......2006-08-29

I love Todd Rundgren and respect all of his talents. He must have had a lot of clout to make this absurd work.

The musicianship is stunning and there are some great melodies but it is still a silly, goof yconcept album. The chorus from Hiroshima? Todd what were you thinking?

There are enough hooks here that Utopia could have crafted real songs. To someone other than a Utopia fanatic, this is unlistenable.

Todd Squad!.......2006-06-19

Another in the long list of great Todd/Utopia albums! It gets a little carried away and over the top, but that's what you expect with Mr. Unpredictable! The Live Tour was unreal! I think it was when I saw Todd do a flip off the top of the pyramid while playing the chrome plated ankh guitar! At that time he was on the way to Rock Guitar God! Oh Well!!!!

This is what Todd should be known for!.......2005-05-04

I am a huge TR fan, and while most listeners are going after the wizzard of rock's newest album, Liars, I am still searching through my vinyl collections looking for every copy of 'RA' and 'Todd Rundgren's Utopia' that I own. Todd Rundgren has been known as a musical artist, singing in genres everywhere from pop to rap, from latin to progressive, and all the way back again to tech-heavy experimental fusion artist.

What he is least credited for, but SHOULD be best-known for, is his fabulous work in his band Utopia, a group compromised of (at one point) THREE synth players. Todd Rundgren's experimentation with LSD may have played a huge role in his surge in tallent and creativity during these albums, but whatever the cause is, the effect is outstanding. Tales of lone sea creatures and tiny elves, reminesing about history, strange hillbilly voices, and REALLY sweet and progressive music is all found on this album.

'RA' can be considered a "concept album", if you will - setting a similar goal as Yes - Close to the Edge, Jethro Tull - Thick as a Brick, and Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon. This isn't just a collection of songs, but all having something to do with (and possibly connecting to each other) about THE SUN. Yes, the sun is the only possible way that Japan and tiny elves can possibly relate to one another.

My favorite song on the LP is side two's legendary spectacular called "The Glass Guitar" (An Electrified Fairy Tale). You can tell that TR was on something when he wrote this song - it begins with a minute-long introduction by what sounds like an elf on helium,

"This is an electrified fairy tale. If you've never heard of an electrified fairy tale, just picture tiny elves, with wee-little electric guitars!" :)

The song is about (I think) these four keys located in the "four corners of the earth" which four brave "individuals" rescue from different elements of the earth (mountain, wind, fire, water). Once the keys are rescued, they are joined together to shed "light" on the earth - possibly the sun? I think this is not a mistake! ;)

Not surprisingly, it details these rescues of these keys with a solo from each of the band members (there are only four band members presently when the album is released) - so yes, the lone saviors of the world are also the humble "Utopia"! =)

The epic is 18 minutes long and has some VERY progressive movements. It is both catchy "There's a ru-mor I've heard, that's going a-round", frightening, incredibly passionate, and instrumentally complex. I hate to compare, but think "Close to the Edge" with a more focused story to it. It has all that a good song needs (but with MUCH better drumming than Bill Bruford's chops in Close to the Edge).

Who can I recommend this LP for? Certainly a rock fan with an open mind and a good taste. DEFINITELY Todd Rundgren fans (shame on you if you haven't picked this up already!), and last but not least Progressive Rock fans. I am a gigantic fan of progressive rock, and I'd say without hesitation that Utopia, particularly with this record, ranks up there with the likes of Pink Floyd, Rush, Genesis, Yes, Gentle Giant, and earlier King Crimson stuff.

This LP is HIGHLY recommended, and I suggest that if you're even VIEWING this review now, that you do not think a second longer about purchasing this record. You will be a better person for not only supporting the all-time most tallented musical hermit to ever exist, but for also enjoying one of the many lost treasures in seventies progressive music.

Average customer rating:

Ra Ra Riot Manufacturer: Rebel Group/Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000RGSOMS Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

1. Each Year
2. Everest
3. Dying Is Fine
4. Can You Tell
5. A Manner To Act
6. Ghost Under Rocks

Album Description

In less than a year, this band has somehow melded six musical brains together to form one collective force hell-bent on making fans move in time with every pluck, pound, strum, and bow. Their spirited live shows will surely give them the staying power needed to keep drawing fans. "Like Dexy's Midnight Runners playing REM" - NME. "There is a bit of Arcade Fire in them, but they are also indebted to 'London Calling'-era Clash" - Billboard.com.

Average customer rating: Why isn't Ra more known? Great song selection, production values, and performances Good Album Brings back memories Fantastic album, problem with intro

Raw Ra Manufacturer: Cement Shoes Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Duality From One Falling Away The Paramour Sessions Alpha ASIN: B000IFRQRC Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Fallen Angels
2. Rectifier
3. Only
4. Violator
5. Superman
6. I Lost Everything Today
7. Tell Me
8. Sky
9. The Only One
10. Do You Call My Name
11. Skorn
12. Don't Turn Away (Studio Version)

Customer Reviews:

Why isn't Ra more known?.......2007-07-02

Ra is an amazing band with an exceptionally unique sound, and should be receiving a lot more attention than they are currently receiving. This CD is LIVE?? When Ra performs live it is so close to the studio is incredible. This whole band is extremely talented and I hope to hear more from them in the future.

Great song selection, production values, and performances.......2007-05-15

4.5 * overall

This is an excellent live CD with one minor criticism. I find it difficult to rate this 5 stars for the simple fact that the first song has an extended lead-in with an emcee introducing the band. I really don't want to listen to that everytime I spin the CD, and while I can fastforward through it to get straight to the music, I still find it annoying. That said, I can still recommend this with almost no reservations.

I've been a fan of RA ever since I heard "Fallen Angels" on their Myspace profile. It's been a love affair ever since (I have a tattoo to prove it).

Having actually seen Ra in concert recently, I can say that this album captures their live sound very well. The production is great, erring on the side of overproduction, if anything. That's fine in my book. I don't want to listen to a live album where it's difficult to separate all the instruments. You know the type. Everything is all mashed together into a big sonic soup. Doesn't work for me. This album has no such problems, though you may find it a bit perfect for a live album if you like such things a bit "messier".

The vocal performance of Sahaj sparkles and captivates. All the instrumental performances are immaculate. I can't think of a single criticism in that department.

The song selection is great, covering most of my favorites. I particularly liked this rendition of Superman. The addition of the "Ludacris Rap" at the end of Skorn is awesome. I'm not a big rap fan, but I liked it- as I generally do enjoy when bands add extra verses to songs for live performances. It's like they're giving a little something extra to their adoring fans.

Last, but not least, this album contains the addition of a new Ra studio track called, "Don't Turn Away". I love this song. I had the privilege of hearing it performed live in Dallas before the album was even released. How awesome it was to be able to sing along to it and pump my fist at all the right times from having heard it off their Myspace page. Good stuff.

I highly recommend this album if you're a fan of Ra, or just live rock albums in general.

Good Album.......2007-05-13

This is a cool live album from this Band with a new track at the end, which is also cool. So far I have enjoyed all the CD's from this group. Rock ON!

Brings back memories.......2007-03-15

I was front row at this show when it was being recorded at the Machine Shop. This CD is fantastic. It sounds great! I can hear myself scream at the beginning of one track :) The energy at this show was amazing, and I think this CD perfectly captures it. I love the song choice, too. If you like Ra, you have to own this CD.

Fantastic album, problem with intro.......2007-03-09

This is a great album, and Ra sounds great live. The new track - Don't Turn Away - is really good as well. There is only one complaint I have: there are scratches in the sound quality when the band gets introduced. If you're willing to overlook those initial 30 seconds of track 1, and you're a fan of Ra, then this album is a must buy.

Average customer rating: Wonderful! Simple and sweet songs Marvellous cd, enchanting music Good if you want to sing from the book but can't read music Didn't like the voice.

Lullabies: A Songbook Companion Manufacturer: Essay ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Godard, Benjamin | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Humperdinck, Engelbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Lullabies | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lullabies: An Illustrated Songbook Lullabies and Poems for Children (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets) A Treasury of Children's Songs: Forty Favorites to Sing and Play Go In and Out the Window: An Illustrated Songbook For Children The Library of Children's Song Classics ASIN: B00000083Z Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

1. All Through The Night
2. All The Pretty Little Horses
3. All Night, All Day
4. Armenian Lullaby
5. Baby's Bed's A Silver Moon
6. Baloo, Baleerie
7. Brahms' Lullaby
8. Brezairola
9. Traumerei, Op. 15, No. 1
10. Can Ye Sew Cushions
11. By'm Bye
12. Bye, Baby Bunting - Golden Slumbers
13. Dance To Your Daddy - Dance, Little Baby
14. Fais Dodo
15. Good Night To You All
16. Jocelyn: Berceuse
17. Hush, Little Baby
18. Kumbayah
19. Little Boy Blue
20. Suo Gan
21. Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John
22. Mozart's Lullaby
23. Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1
24. Now The Day Is Over - Raindrops
25. Raisins And Almonds
26. Rock-A-Bye, Baby
27. Rocking - The Sandman
28. Tales Of Hoffman: O Bell Nuit - Bacarolle
29. Skidamarink
30. Sleep, Baby, Sleep
31. Sweet And Low
32. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
33. Toora, Loora, Loora
34. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Twinkel, Twinkel, Little Star
35. When At Night I Go To Sleep

Amazon.com

Released as a companion piece to the award-winning book Lullabies: An Illustrated Songbook, this hour-plus of music is a wonderful mix of stately classical themes and child-friendly vocals. The selections range from "All the Pretty Little Horses" to a global spread of lullabies drawn from classical and folk traditions. The music is spare, with Kapp on piano, Julianne Baird and Kapp's daughter Madeline on vocals, and Mela Tenenbaum on violin, viola, and occasional vocals. Most of the classical selections (from Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Edmund Elgar, W.A. Mozart, et al.) get a straight-ahead, accomplished treatment. Lest you think the project stuffy, each of the melodies is in the one- to two-minute range, which effectively mandates a stronger sense of flow than most children's collections. Kapp, who managed to create a visual and poetic flow in the Lullabies book, keeps things nicely in a groove here, knowing enough to segue into silly tracks about halfway through the CD to provide a wider emotional range. This album every bit as accomplished as the book. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful!.......2007-02-14

I love this CD. It's very well-done, and the approach is different than most children's CDs - very refined, yet soothing. I don't get tired of listening to it the way I do others -- which is important when trying to get a little one to sleep! I highly recommend it and the companion book.

Simple and sweet songs.......2006-04-02

With just piano, violin and vocals, this is a simple and heartfelt album. Ms. Baird's voice conveys the full emotions that a mother feels for her new baby with clean and open singing. The first track in particular, "All Through The Night," still makes me teary. I played this in the hospital when my son was born, and we use it as part of our wind-down ritual. I do agree that some of the songs are a little upbeat for bedtime. We just skip those in the evening (using iTunes).

Marvellous cd, enchanting music.......2005-10-18

Our whole family loves this cd. I am continually charmed and refreshed by the subtlety, taste and musicianship that has gone into these arrangements of well- and lesser-known gems. Apart from the joy of the simple yet perfect chordal progressions, listen to the warm, caressing tone imparted by the low bass notes in the piano in many of the tracks. The pace is so wonderfully leisurely, there is time to savour each song or piece, and yet each lasts only two or three minutes. The three diverse yet complementary singers, each with a tender and gentle presence suiting the subject matter, give a sense of a 19th century family musical evening. Magical.

Good if you want to sing from the book but can't read music.......2004-02-10

I bought this solely because I have the book and wanted to sing the lullabies to my kids, but I can't read music. For this purpose it is fine. The songs are not in the same order as in the book but I can deal. As a stand-alone lullaby CD I wouldn't really recommend it--the songs are not sung in a soothing manner, there's lots of variety in tempo and volume, some are even sung up-beat. The voices are not pitched high enough for babies either. That being said, I am back on Amazon today to buy it for my sister who is due any day now with her 3rd kid--we both like to sing and have the book, and songs (in book or music form) are a great present that the baby won't grow out of for a long time, and helps you bond with your little one too.

Didn't like the voice........2002-12-11

I bought this cd to go with the book and it is very frustrating because the songs on this cd are not even in the same order as the book. The singing voice fluctuates too much, it will be really soft and then it gets really high pitch. And if you have the volume set at a lower level for some songs then you can't hear other songs. I think there are better cds to buy than this one.

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