Across America [Live]

Product Description
Registered Live on April 12 and 13 1996 at Registry Hall on Ellis Island in New York.

Across America,Art Garfunkel,Hybrid (Red),Adult Contemporary,Pop,Popular Music,Rock,Rock/Pop,Soft Rock

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Across America [Live]

Average customer rating: Very disappointing, considering what it could have been Always a pleaser JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music

The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection John Barry: The Collection Summon the Heroes ASIN: B0000C6K09 Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
2. Jaws-Main Theme
3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
3. Hook-Main Themes
4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
9. Minority Report
10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
5. The Cowboys-Overture
6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
8. Family Plot-End Titles
9. The Fury-Main Titles
10. Superman-Main Theme
11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!

Average customer rating: A Long Time Ago... Spectacular! Star Wars Tunes My son loves it Star Wars Saga

Music from the Star Wars Saga John Williams Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Ultimate Visual Guide to Star Wars The Complete Visual Dictionary of Star Wars: The Ultimate Guide to Characters and Creatures from the Entire Star Wars Saga Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B0002OOUTG Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Main Theme
2. The Asteroid Field
3. Princess Leia
4. The Imperial March
5. Yoda's Theme
6. Forest Battle
7. Han Solo And The Princess
8. The Flag Parade
9. Anakin's Theme
10. The Adventures Of Jar Jar
11. Duel Of The Fates
12. Across The Stars
13. The Throne Room - Finale

Customer Reviews:

A Long Time Ago..........2007-01-12

I bought this CD to play at work for background music and it's great for that. The only thing missing is the usually obligatory 20th Century Fox theme before the main Star Wars theme. Other than that, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus do a very fine job with Maestro Williams' music, indeed.

Spectacular!.......2007-01-12

I thought this cd was excellent! I bought it as a gift for my brother, who is a huge Star Wars fan, and he loved it. The music reminds me of the best parts of the movies. I think anyone who is a fan should get a copy.

Star Wars Tunes.......2007-01-09

My kids love the Star Wars movies so I bought this hoping we would have something new to listen to in the car. They love it and I love listening to something different. John Williams is genius.

My son loves it.......2005-09-11

My six-year old has become a huge fan of Star Wars and enjoys listening to this disc. It has the best tracks of each episode.

Star Wars Saga.......2005-07-20

Wonderful music. Best from all the movies. How can you go wrong?

Average customer rating: No Rest For the Wicked!!!!!!! My kids are hooked on this band! live and raw Banger for Breakfast Awesome music!

Banger for Breakfast Wicked Tinkers Manufacturer: Celtic America Llc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Loud Whisky Supper Trip Wicked Tinkers Hammered ASIN: B0000A1QMJ Release Date: 2003-06-19

Tracks:

1. HUGH ROSS - Bellingham, WA
2. JIGS & REELS - Enumclaw, WA
3. THOSE MARCHING O'NEILLS - Enumclaw, WA
4. CABAR FEIDH - Enumclaw, WA
5. DANNY BOY - St. Paul, MN
6. WICKED TINKERS - COMPULSIVE! Banter
7. BELLY DANCE & HORNPIPES/MAZURKA - Woodland, CA
8. JUST SOME JIGS - Woodland, CA
9. HARRY'S HORNPIPES- Antioch, CA
10. ATHOLL HIGHLANDERS - St. Paul, MN
11. SLIP JIG SET - Fresno, CA
12. SEAL SET - Enumclaw, WA
13. PIPERS LUNG Rant
14. HORNPIPE/JIG SET - Enumclaw, WA
15. AMAZING GRACE, SCOTLAND THE BRAVE, & BLACK BEAR HORNPIPE - Fresno, CA
16. RED HOT METAL Blether
17. HAMMERED - St. Paul , MN
18. JAM WITH MEN OF WORTH - Enumclaw, WA
19. SORTING HAT Patter
20. THE PUMPKIN'S FANCY - Fresno, CA
21. WALLOP THE CAT - Antioch, CA
22. BOG - Woodland, CA

Album Description

"BANGER* FOR BREAKFAST", is Wicked Tinker's fourth attempt at music recording. It's live and raw - like you'll usually find us at the Scottish Highland Games. "Banger" originally started out with 60 hours of music recorded live across the country. We whittled it down to a couple hours of our greatest hits. This first of two CDs, is a bunch of favorites snatched from our three previous releases, with ten new tunes thrown in to boot. All this in one tribal-thumping CD. You'll find your body moving against your consent.

*Bang•er: (bang´er) n. Chiefly Brit. 1. making bang. 2. A short little greasy British sausage. 3. A noisy old car.

Customer Reviews:

No Rest For the Wicked!!!!!!!.......2007-04-10

This disk give the listener a great idea of what it's like to be at a Wicked Tinkers performance.

Considering the quality of the concert performances that the Tinkers do in their live shows and considering that this CD is a compilation of several live shows, you get more than your money's worth with this disk.

A great representation of the Wicked Tinker's music!

May the music gods continue to smile upon the Wicked Tinkers!

My kids are hooked on this band!.......2006-09-06

My family saw this band play live at the Pleasanton Highland Games, where they were incredibly energetic and fun to watch. Something like a bagpipe jazz combo. This CD does a good job of capturing some of that energy (though you should try to catch them in the flesh if they ever play in your neighborhood!). My kids are simply hooked on this music. They can't stop twirling and stomping to it, and my older one has declared that she wants to learn the bagpipes! Beware - this music needs to be played LOUD. You may scare the neighbors. Just fab.

live and raw.......2006-03-19

This is another great live CD, recorded in many sessions and locations, and brought together in a "best-of" format. Track 3 has an excellent drum feature, and track 5 (Danny Boy) is well done, as is the Amazing Grace Plus in track 15. One item to note is the brief explanation of the roots of the bagpipes in track 6, which leads into an unusual Middle Eastern special song in track 7. This CD, like their Whisky Supper album, contains several moments of conversations with the crowd and among the bandmates of Wicked Tinkers. This lends it a cozier listen than just a "dry" album, or a concert arena sound. With the combination of tracks available on other CDs, plus new ones makes this a great starter CD, especially for fans of Celtic music, bagpipes in particular. The addition of their "trademark" didgeridoo (explained in and featured on track 22) makes this a must-have, unusual collection of traditional songs with new takes, and uniquely varied material. You can't miss with this one!

Banger for Breakfast.......2006-03-18

I don't think there's another band like the Wicked Tinkers in existence. Super-high-energy, with a huge bagpipe/drums/sometimes didgeridoo sound, they reinfuse life into a subgenre of traditional folk music that sometimes lacks energy and innovation. It's impossible to sit still while listening to this. I saw a clip of the band at a Scottish Faire in Northern California on TV and was immediately hooked (well done of one of the band members to have a T-shirt on with the band's name, otherwise I would never have known who they were).

I've loved all of the Tinkers' albums and this one is no exception.

Awesome music!.......2006-03-01

I read an online review about this cd,and took a chance.Gosh I was in heaven today listening to this awesome group.
Much better than other groups who play this kind of music!

Average customer rating: EPICS THAT DO NOT DISAPPOINT Interesting selections . . . "Epics featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra ~ 60 years of film scores"

Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Alwyn | Alwyn, William | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Newman | Newman, Alfred | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Orff | Orff, Carl | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vangelis | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Waxman | Waxman, Franz | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Korngold, Erich Wolfgang | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection The Incredible Film Music Box The Magnificent Westerns The Longest Day: The Ultimate World War Movie Theme Collection ASIN: B0009KIYCW Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

1. Pre- Historic: One Million Years B.C.
2. The Ancient World: The Ten Commandments
3. The Ancient World: Alexander
4. The Ancient World: Sodom And Gomorrah
5. The Ancient World: The 300 Spartans
6. The Ancient World: Troy
7. The Ancient World: Alexander (Eternal Alexander)
8. The Might Of Rome: Quo Vadis
9. The Might Of Rome: The Robe
10. The Might Of Rome: Demetrius And The Gladiators
11. The Might Of Rome: Cleopatra
12. The Might Of Rome: Antony And Cleopatra
13. The Might Of Rome: Gladiator (Suite)
14. The Might Of Rome: Gladiator (Now We Are Free)

Tracks:

1. The Fall Of Rome: Masada
2. The Fall Of Rome: Spartacus (Main Theme)
3. The Fall Of Rome: Spartacus (Love Theme)
4. The Fall Of Rome: The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Pax Romana)
5. The Fall Of Rome: The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Overture)
6. Biblical Epics: The Greatest Story Ever Told
7. Biblical Epics: Jesus Of Nazareth
8. Biblical Epics: Ben-Hur (Parade Of The Charioteers)
9. Biblical Epics: Ben-Hur (Love Theme)
10. Biblical Epics: The Silver Chalice
11. Biblical Epics: The Passion Of The Christ
12. Medieval Europe: The War Lord
13. Medieval Europe: El Cid (Love Theme)
14. Medieval Europe: El Cid (Overture)
15. Medieval Europe: The Vikings (Suite)

Tracks:

1. Medieval Europe: Flesh & Blood
2. Medieval Europe: The Last Valley
3. Medieval Europe: Prince Valiant
4. Medieval Europe: Taras Bulba
5. Pirates & Swashbucklers: The Sea Hawk
6. Pirates & Swashbucklers: The Crimson Pirate
7. Pirates & Swashbucklers: Pirates Of The Caribbean
8. Pirates & Swashbucklers: Captain Blood
9. Kings & Queens: The Lion In The Winter
10. Kings & Queens: Henry V (1989)
11. Kings & Queens: Henry V (1944)
12. Kings & Queens: Mary Queen Of Scots
13. Kings & Queens: The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex

Tracks:

1. Heroes: Excalibur - O Fortuna
2. Heroes: First Night
3. Heroes: The Adventures Of Robin Hood: March Of The Merry Men
4. Heroes: Braveheart
5. The New Worlds: Mutiny On The Bounty
6. The New Worlds: 1492 - Conquest Of Paradise
7. The New Worlds: Captain From Castle
8. The New Worlds: The Mission
9. The New Worlds: The Alamo
10. The British Empire/The Orient: The Charge Of The Light Brigade
11. The British Empire/The Orient: Lawrence Of Arabia
12. The British Empire/The Orient: Zulu
13. The British Empire/The Orient: The Last Samurai
14. The British Empire/The Orient: Exodus

Customer Reviews:

EPICS THAT DO NOT DISAPPOINT.......2007-05-14

WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA TO TAKE HOLLYWOOD'S COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL EPIC MOVIES, EXTRACT THE BEST PORTIONS OF THE SCORES AND COMBINE THEM FROM THE DAWN OF MAN TO THE RECENT PAST. I PARTICULARLY ENJOY THE SUITES FROM GLADIATOR, BRAVEHEART AND THE VIKING. THE REPRODUCTION OF THESE SCORES BY THE CITY OF PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS IS BRILLIANT, AND THE RECORDING WAS EXCELLENT. I ONLY WISH THERE WERE EIGHT DISCS INSTEAD OF FOUR TO COVER THE VOLUMES OF SCORES THAT COULD NOT BE INCLUDED. LET'S HOPE FOR A VOLUME II.

Interesting selections . . ........2006-12-15

This compiiation album makes an excellent gift for that person wanting to discover great, epic scores. I'm surprised, however, that Vangelis' Alexander is included in this one. Not bad, just surprised.

The reason I give this album 4 out of 5 stars is because of the swashbuckler section. How is it that CutThroat Island - one of the greatest epics in history - was scrubbed out of the list? Pirates of the Caribbean is included on the selection but nothing from Debney's masterpiece?!

Yes, that is a huge compilant. If you haven't discovered CutThroat Island, I suggest you get it then you'll understand my frustration. Still, this album is a great buy and worth looking into!

"Epics featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra ~ 60 years of film scores".......2005-09-07

When I think of the "Golden Age of Hollywood", many composers come to mind...you gave the usher your ticket in the theater and sat down, knowingly you were going to get your moneys worth...when the curtain opened and you heard those first few notes...you sat back, watched and listened as the film score and orchestra worked their magic...now we have the ultimate from Silva Screen Classics "EPICS:THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOLLYWOOD", featuring a four disc set of the essential film scores of the past 60 years...covering several decades right and up to the present 2005.

There are compilations and then there are "Compilations" beginning with a classics that even the youngsters today recognize...sweeping scores that capture the drama, mystery, adventure, action and romance...one great cue after another, it doesn't get any better than this...many nominated and winners by the Academy for Best Original Score...

Silva Screen Classics as usual, has put quality into this 4-CD-Set featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by Kenneth Alwyn, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Mario Klemens and Nic Raine. Recorded in "Dolby Surround" with the new technology of "HDCD", this is a "film-score-buffs" dream, one to treasure now and years to come...this collection is aimed directly at the "Serious Film Score" music fans and collectors...Silva is as always, perfect in every way...just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1170 ~ (9/6/2005)

Average customer rating: Enjoyable Instrumental Pop Disc The Rippingtons ~ [Rippin'] Live Across America! A review of The Rippingtons Live Across America. The Live Jazz Inferno!! Someone should be doing detention hall for this mess

Live! Across America The Rippingtons Manufacturer: Peak Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live in L.A. 20th Anniversary Let It Ripp Wild Card Brave New World ASIN: B000060OXI Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

1. Road Warriors
2. Summer Lovers
3. Welcome To The St. James Club
4. Hideaway
5. Black Diamond
6. South Beach Mambo
7. She Likes To Watch
8. Jewel Thieves
9. Rain
10. Avenida Del Mar
11. Purple Haze
12. Fire
13. Star Spangled Banner
14. Are We There Yet

Amazon.com

Russ Freeman has written some of smooth jazz's more enduring melodies for his Rippingtons. Years ago, however, the band had little identity live, and their leader rarely strayed far from recorded versions. Through persistent touring, Freeman has become a confident performer and improviser, and has built his band into something to see and hear. On this high-octane release, the group demonstrates why every summer they are now one of the top-drawing acts in smooth jazz. This is a feel-good summertime kind of record that not only highlights Freeman's compositional prowess on smooth-jazz chestnuts like "Welcome to the St. James Club" and the classic "She Likes to Watch," from the very first Rippingtons album, Moonlighting, but also those stirring Latin pieces like "Avenida del Mar" and "South Beach Mambo" that show off his soloing ability. Two different versions of the band make up this recording, and they both have well-known saxophonists out front blowing Freeman's lines. One is Eric Marienthal, and the other is Paul Taylor, who has some of his best solos ever on this record, particularly on "She Likes to Watch," "Jewel Thieves," and the appropriately titled "Summer Lovers." --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

Enjoyable Instrumental Pop Disc.......2005-09-25

This is a real nice collection of Instrumental Pop Classics showcased by the legendary Rippingtons.
The band surely concentrates more on the improvisational aspect of their music when they play their music live, which makes this effort a real joy. Paul Taylor on sax ( "Summer Lovers") and Kim Stone on bass ( "Jewel Thieves"), as well as Russ Freeman take great, jamming solos.

Let down of this recording is the unbelievebal cliche on some of the tunes. Russ Freeman tries to sound and write like Santana on "South Beach Mambo" and "Purple Haze" is a poor pseudo-take on Hendrix's music. It sounds cold and like a show band just trying to copy a cliche.

Anyway, "Jewel Thieves", "Rain", "She likes to watch" and "Are we there yet" make this Cd a real joy for any Instrumental Pop ( Smoth Jazz) fan. Great live thang!

The Rippingtons ~ [Rippin'] Live Across America!.......2004-11-19

I have listened to many traditional and contemporary jazz artists, but none inspire me like The Rippingtons.

I bought this after seeing it on the shelves and listening to music samples. All of the tracks are performed live, with 9 of them being remixes of some of their previously recorded work, 3 of them being remixes of well-known songs by other artists, and 2 being altogether new, never-been-heard before songs.

And it is for the one song, "Road Warriors," that I bought this CD. The electric guitar, and just the whole arrangement of the song, is just so POWERFUL and MOVING. "Are We There Yet?" the second new song on the disc, simply sounds like a more mellow version of "Road Warriors," following the same melody.

Sure, the other performances were good, but nothing special if you've already heard them before on their previous CDs; they're just done with that much better instrumentation this time around.

A review of The Rippingtons Live Across America........2003-06-12

Live Across America is a pretty good live album by The Rippingtons. It was released in 2002. It's a pretty recent record. Most of the songs on here are good. However, a couple can be a bit too lengthy. Jewel Thieves is the exception. The cd cover is cool/interesting, as is every album produced by The Rippingtons.

My top 3 favorite tracks from this live album are 1,8, and 11. Road Warriors has a great melody and title. It has a fascinating guitar solo in it. Jewel Thieves is a nice contemporary jazz piece. It features a smashing introduction and a great bass solo by Kim Stone. The background 'vocals' can get annoying. They should have taken that flaw out. Purple Haze is a good, short pice with an awesome electric guitar part featured throught the whole song. Good job at playing that piece by the master, Jimi Hendrix.

In all, this is a pretty good live album. Not all of the songs are spectacular, though. There are also some spontaneous announcements after particular tracks on here. Worth the purchase. Thank you for taking the time and generosity to read my review.

The Live Jazz Inferno!!.......2002-06-21

I have been a jazz fan since the early 90's, and have seen many groups (like the Rippingtons), and soloists (such as Richard Elliott). Ever since my first live experience at Coachman Park in beautiful Clearwater, FL., I have been absolutely hooked on smooth jazz. With that in mind, let me tell you that after the thousands of hours of playing music from the smooth jazz genre, this is the one CD I will always treasure!! It only helps when I see that it is the Rippingtons as the group's name on it.. my absolute favorite group/solo artist in ANY genre. Anybody that has ever been to one of the Rippinton's concerts should absolutely, positively buy this CD! Trust a born enthusiast such as me... you will NOT be disappointed! For those that have never seen, heard of, or been able to go to one of the Rippington's concerts, this CD will definitely blow you away. Gees, I can't wait to get this August's Russ Freeman release!

Someone should be doing detention hall for this mess.......2002-06-06

I have been a jazz devotee for years, I have enjoyed a full spectrum of jazz from Earl Garner to Chick Corea from Jimmy smith
to George Duke and many others from different generations and different styles of jazz and I can't believe that I bought this Rippington's CD from a recommendation of an Amazon.com customer. I have to tell y'all that This cd should be titled, "The Rip Off Across America".
I have heard better jazz from a high school marching band, minus the majorettes.
Admittedly, I must take responsibility for trusting the advice of a stranger but I thought that anyone that would give a recommendation on jazz would know what jazz is.
I gave the cd a one star rating, I'm telling you that the one star I gave it is three stars too high.
If you enjoyed this tripe then you have "Johnjinklemyer Shlitz"(...however it is spelled.)playing on the jukebox of your mind.
I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!

Average customer rating: Beautiful Last song cut short A delight to your ears... Art Garfunkel: live in concert Kick back and enjoy one of the great voices in pop music

Across America Art Garfunkel Manufacturer: Hybrid Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Art Garfunkel - Across America The Best of Art Garfunkel Up 'Til Now Angel Clare Everything Waits to Be Noticed ASIN: B000003MS8 Release Date: 1997-05-27

Tracks:

1. A Heart In New York
2. Crying In The Rain
3. Scarborough Fair
4. A Poem On The Underground Wall
5. Homeward Bound
6. All I Know
7. Bright Eyes
8. El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
9. Bridge Over Troubled Water
10. Mrs. Robinson
11. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)
12. I Will
13. April Come She Will
14. The Sound Of Silence
15. Grateful
16. Goodnight, My Love

Album Details

Registered Live on April 12 and 13 1996 at Registry Hall on Ellis Island in New York.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2006-08-05

I loved this cd. It has some of the favorites, but many unknown songs. My favorite is Grateful - so beautiful.

Last song cut short.......2006-06-26

I gave 2 star for this CD not because of the musical quality...but because the last song "Goodnight My Love" is cut short on this CD.
After watching the live performance on cable, I rushed out to buy this CD, labeled by Hybrid. Only to find out my favorite song "Goodnight My Love" was cut short. On the CD, it ends with the sax doing a solo then fades away....which leaves the song dangling and unfinished!!! On the video, this song ends with Art singing "bring you closer to me" and the music slowly ends beautifully, correctly.
There's a version out which was released by Sony in 2003. I don't know if this version contains the full song.
The Hybrid Label version is simply ridiculous!!! How can you possibly end such a beautiful song short!! leaving it unfinished....and well....SHORT and listeners wanting more!!!

If someone can verify if the Sony conatins the full "Goodnight My Love"...or tell me where I can get this verson, would really appreciate it.

A delight to your ears..........2006-06-23

Simply stated, anybody who's a fan of Art Garfunkel (and Paul Simon as well), will not be disappointed. An excellent (and amazingly cheap!) buy.

Art Garfunkel: live in concert .......2005-09-07

In 1984, Art Garfunkel stated walking across the United States of America, I don't know if this is true, but he finally finished in 1996. In this concert, Art sings some of the songs from his days singing with Paul Simon, as Simon & Garfunkel, like El Condor Pasa (If I Could), Homeward Bound, Bridge Over Trouble Water, and Mrs. Robinson. And he does some of his solo songs, mostly a few like A Heart in New York, and he is even joined by his wife and son James, he sings with James The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy). There are 16 songs, and the cd is 50 minutes long. And he does a deut with James Taylor, that happned before or after this concert outside on Ellis Island, where this show is taking place. The musicians are

Eric Weissberg, Guitar, Mandolin, and Bass
Warren Bernhardt, Piano, Rhodes, and Synthesizer
David Biglin, Synthesizer and Vocals
Tommy Igoe Drums and Percussion
Kim Cermak Garfunkel Vocals
Michael Brecker Tenor Sax
James Garfunkel Vocals

Secial guest musician
James Taylor Vocals, and Guitar

So there are all the pefromers that you will see and hear in this concert. The song that James Taylor and Art Garfunkel does a duet on is Crying in the Rain. The first of the songs that are Simon & Garfunkel songs that is sung are here is Scarborough Fair. Garfunkel closes this concert with Goodnight, my love, and opens with A heart in New York. Crying in the rain is track #2, but in the concert it plays between All I Know and Bright Eyes.

Kick back and enjoy one of the great voices in pop music.......2005-02-01

Art Garfunkel has always been one of my favorite solo artists.
That is why I was absolutely flabbergasted to discover "Across America" at my local library. For some strange reason, I was not even aware that this disc was ever released. What makes that all the more remarkable is that my wife and I actually saw him in concert during his '96 summer tour when this "live" recording was made. One can only conclude that this disc was not very widely promoted nor was it an especially big seller.
But none of that matters much. I found "Across America" to be a joyous experience featuring a varied menu of 16 wonderful tunes. Not surprisingly, about half the songs are from Arthur's magical days with Paul Simon. Included are memorable versions of hits like "Homeward Bound", "Scarborough Fair" and "Sounds of Silence". Then of course there is the remarkable "Bridge Over Troubled Water" as only Art Garfunkel can sing it. It still sends chills up and down my spine even to this day! You will also find a number of tunes from Garfunkels solo career including "Bright Eyes" and the haunting "All I Know". Add to that a neat duet with the legendary James Taylor and a memorable version of the Beatles "I Will" and you will begin to understand why I am so enthusiastic about this CD. Art Garfunkel has always been a fan of 1950's rock and roll and doo wop so it is quite appropriate that the disc concludes with his version of the Jesse Belvin classic "Goodnight My Love". Now I am not a big fan of "live" recordings. But "Across America" is the exception to that rule and is destined for a special place on my CD shelf. After a long and difficult day at work I can assure you that this is just what the doctor ordered. So just sit back, relax and enjoy. Whether this disc sold 1000 copies or 10,000,000 it is a winner in my eyes. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: More expensive than the other Essential but worth it. Excellent compilation of an important composer. "film composer Dimitri Tiomkin gave his all and then some"

The Alamo: The Essential Film Music Collection Dimitri Tiomkin Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tiomkin: Red River The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Way Out West: The Essential Western Film Music Collection, Vol. 2 The Wild West: The Essential Western Film Music Collection Giant ASIN: B00022MBNK Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. Night Passage
2. Tension At Table Rock
3. High Noon
4. The War Wagon
5. The Wild Wild West: Main Theme
6. The Wild Wild West: The Ballad Of Jim West
7. Gunfight At The O.K. Coral
8. Rio Bravo
9. Rawhide
10. Red River
11. The Unforgiven: Across The Texas Panhandle
12. The Unforgiven: The Need For Love
13. The Unforgiven: Horse Ballet
14. The Young Land
15. Duel In The Sun

Tracks:

1. The Fall Of The Roman Empire: Overture
2. The Fall Of The Roman Empire: The Fall Of Love
3. The Fall Of The Roman Empire: Pax Romana
4. 55 Days Peking
5. Land Of The Pharaohs
6. Circus World (The Magnificent Showman)
7. Dial M For Murder
8. Strangers On A Train
9. Giant: Main Title
10. Giant: Love Theme
11. Giant: The Jett Rink Theme
12. The High And The Mighty
13. Wild Is The Wind
14. The Guns Of Navarone

Tracks:

1. Cyrano De Bergerac
2. The Well
3. Friendly Persuasion
4. Town Without Pity
5. It's A Wonderful Life
6. Tarzan And The Mermaids
7. The Thing From Another World
8. The Alamo: Overture/Prologue
9. The Alamo: Davy Crockett
10. The Alamo: Tennessee Babe
11. The Alamo: The Battle Of The Alamo
12. The Alamo: The Green Leaves Of Summer
13. The Alamo: Finale

Tracks:

1. Giant: This Then Is Texas
2. Rawhide: Rawhide
3. High Noon: Do Not Forsake Me
4. Night Passage: Follow The River
5. Giant: The Ballad Of Jett Rink
6. Friendly Persuasion: Thee I Love
7. It's A Wonderful Life
8. Wild Is The Wind
9. The High And The Mighty
10. The War Wagon: The Ballad Of The War Wagon
11. Rio Braco
12. The Young Land: Strange Are The Ways Of Love
13. The Wild Wild West: The Ballad Of Jim West
14. The Wild Wild West: The Wild Wild West

Amazon.com

Dimitri Tiomkin was one of the most prominent composers of Hollywood's Golden Age and beyond, his career spanning a half-century and some of America's most classic films. This sprawling, four-disc anthology (its title a marketing nod to the modern remake of one of Tiomkin's notable collaborations with John Wayne) features new digital recordings of full-bodied performances by the City of Prague Orchestra and Festival Chorus, the most ambitious and comprehensive tribute to the composer yet attempted. There's something here for film score buffs (rarities like a suite from his sci-fi genre-defining Thing From Another World and the "Main Theme" for the pilot of TV's Wild, Wild West) and novice alike; indeed one could scarcely ask for a more complete overview of Tiomkin's robust orchestral oeuvre. Divided into four chapters, disc one chronicles how the Ukrainian immigrant concocted a rich Western film heritage (including such genre landmarks as Red River, High Noon, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and Rio Bravo) from largely European traditions, while the next two CD's cover his rousing work for epics and thrillers of every stripe, and collaborations with Hitchcock, Wayne, Capra, Stevens and more. The concluding disc pays homage to Tiomkin the unlikely pop tunesmith, via his hit vocal themes to Rawhide, Wild is the Wind and High Noon's "Do Not Forsake Me." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

More expensive than the other Essential but worth it........2007-04-22

This is an excellent set of music of Dimitri Tiomkin's music! The 4th disc is short (at just over 30 minutes), but thats because it is just the vocal versions of tracks which appeared in instrumental form throughout the first 3 discs. Whenever you buy a silva screen compilation, the first thing you ask yourself is 'when were these recordings made' and 'do I have these tracks on other compilations? Thankfully, this set has TONS of new recordings, but there is some recycled stuff and they are as follows:

Dial M For Murder is from the 1993 History of Hitchcock Vol. I, while Strangers on a Train is from 1995's History of Hitchcock Vol. II.

Three tracks originate from 1994's "Music From the Films Of John Wayne". They are "The High and the Mighty", "The Alamo - Overture" and "The Alamo - Green Leaves of Summer".


Red River is from 1996's "How The West Was Won: Classic Western Film Scores Vol. One".

The Thing From Another World suite is from the excelllent 1998 set "Alien Invasion: Space And Beyond II"

Many tracks first appeared on "Way Out West: The Essential Western Film Music Collection Vol. Two". They are: "Duel In The Sun", "The Alamo (Davy Crockett)", "Friendly Persuasion", "Giant (Main Theme)", "Gunfight at the OK Corral", "High Noon", "Rio Bravo", and "The Unforgiven (The Need For Love)".

The rest of the tracks are brand spankin new, and most are not available on other discs, so snag this one up in a hurry!

Excellent compilation of an important composer........2004-07-16

This long overdue collection of Tiomkin standards and rarities is a must for any fan of symphonic music; albeit, for film or concert hall. As the liner notes clarify; these recordings are a real labor of love for James Fitzpatrick and the Silva Screen team. Tiomkin is; undoubtedly, one of the most difficult of composers to replicate. This recording comes extremely close to "hitting the nail on the head" particularly with tracks such as: "Across the Texas Panhandle" from the Unforgiven, The Entr'acte from Duel in the Sun, The Guns of Navarone, The War Wagon, and the main title and Jett Rink theme from Giant. This recording is a bargain, particularly for collectors who have sought after many of Tiomkin's composer conducted soundtracks (which are getting harder and harder to obtain). Listeners who enjoy this set should consider seeking out previous cd releases of the soundtracks to "The Guns of Navarone" (SONY, Varese Sarabande), "The Fall of the Roman Empire" (Varese Sarabande, PEG), "55 Days at Peking" (Varese Sarabande), and "The Alamo" :original soundtrack (still available on SONY-Legacy).

"film composer Dimitri Tiomkin gave his all and then some".......2004-07-13

Silva America presents the ultimate in film music during the illustrious career of an icon and legendary composer of film scores ~ "Alamo:Dimitri Tiomkin Essential Film Collection/O.S.T", featuring some long forgotten 53 cues that sent chills and thrills into the pulses of world events ~ selections from a limited collectors edition that would make any "film-score-buff" green with envy.

Tiomkin was born in Ukraine, Russia [1894-1979] attended and graduated from St. Petersburg Academy[studied under the famed composer Glazunov] ~ had a degree in music as well as law ~ came to America in 1925, shown great interest for Native American music early in his film career.

Great fondness for "The Western" ~ "DUEL IN THE SUN" (1946) (Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotton, Lionel Barrymore, Lilian Gish and Charles Bickford - one of biggest and successful epic Westerns ever, score & photography was simply breathtaking), "RED RIVER" (1948) (John Wayne, Monty Cliff and Walter Brennan - the Duke should have won an Oscar for his performance as the aging cantankerous cattle baron)"HIGH NOON" (1952)(classic film with Gary Cooper in his Oscar winning performance of Will Kane), "TENSION AT TABLE ROCK" (1956), "GUNFIGHT AT THE OK CORRAL" (1957)(Burt Lancaster as Wyatt Earp & Kirk Douglas as Doc Holliday pulled this off with the help of the Main Theme), "NIGHT PASSAGE" (1957), "RIO BRAVO" (1959) (top box office leaders John Wayne, Dean Martin, Walter Brennan and Ricky Nelson), "THE YOUNG LAND" (1959) (young Dennis Hopper), "RAWHIDE" (TV Series) (1959-66) (Eric Fleming as trail boss Gil Favor & Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Yates), "THE UNFORGIVEN" (1960) (Burt Lancaster, Audie Murphy and Audrey Hepburn), "THE WILD, WILD WEST" (TV Series) (1965-69)(Tiomkin's music never saw the light of day), "WAR WAGON" (1967) (John Wayne & Kirk Douglas starred) (beautifully melodic) ~ it's easy to see why Tiomkin loved Western lore.

Second disc contains The Epics ~ "LAND OF THE PHARAOHS" (1955) (Jack Hawkins as Pharaoh Cheops and a beautiful Joan Collins as his scheming wife), "55 DAYS AT PEKING" (1963) (Charlton Heston, David Niven and Ava Gardner is the all star cast), "THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE" (1964) (featuring Alec Guinness as emperor Marcus Aurelius), "CIRCUS WORLD" (1964) (John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale and Rita Hayworth under the big top) ~ next we Hitchcock Thrillers with "STRANGERS ON A TRAIN" (1951) (a masterpiece film featuring Robert Walker and Farley Granger are both very convincing as we learn, never talked to strangers on a train or anywhere), "DIAL M FOR MURDER" (1954) (tense moments come from Grace Kelly, Ray Milland and Robert Cummings - they don't get any better than this) ~ finally Drama and High Adventure with "HIGH AND MIGHTY" (1954) (another outstanding performance by John Wayne, as the co-pilot of an airline whistling the haunting theme), "GIANT" (1956)(another big epic film with Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean and Chill Wills show us what it's like to be a Texan, with oil and money), "WILD IS THE WIND" (1957) (Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani and Anthony Franciosa), "THE GUNS OF NAVARONE" (1961) (World War II film featuring Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, David Niven and Stanley Baker on a small Greek Island trying to outwit the Germans and a very big gun) ~ some of Tiomkin's most inspiring themes rise to the surface.

On disc three ~ as we continue with Drama and High Adventures "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE" (1946) (James Stewart, Donna Reed, Thomas Mitchell, Lionel Barrymore and Ward Bond with wholesome warm and endearing themes from our favorite composer), "TARZAN AND THE MERMAIDS" (1948) (in his 12th film as Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller still had what it takes to swim and defeat the man-god Balu - Weissmuller and Tiomkin the perfect combination for this Tarzan adventure), "CYRANO DE BERGERAC" (1950) (Jose Ferrer stars as Edmond Rostand's famous swordsman with a even more famous nose), "THE WELL" (1951) (intense cues give the film musical triumphs in final scenes), "THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD" (1951) (exciting Howard Hawks film with a score to match), "FRIENDLY PERSUASION" (1956) (director William Wyler shows the life and times of a Quaker family played by Gary Cooper, Dorothy Mcguire and Anthony Perkins during the American Civil War, very touching), "THE ALAMO" (1960) (big budget epic western with Big John Wayne it's producer, director and star as Davy Crockett with a haunting and never to be forgotten "The Green Leaves of Summer"), "TOWN WITHOUT PITY" (1961) (Kirk Douglas in a post-war Germany story, blends jazz themes with Tiomkin signature arrangements) ~ Tiomkin always made the difference when it came to scoring a film.

The last and final disc four ~ The Tiomkin Vocal Songbook featuring "This Then is Texas" (Giant), "Rawhide" (Rawhide), "Do Not Forsake Me" (High Noon), "Follow the River" (Night Passage), "The Ballad of Jett Rink" (Giant), "Thee I Love" (Friendly Percuasion), "It's A Wonderful Life", "Wild Is The Wind", "The High and the Mighty", The Ballad of the War Wagon" (The War Wagon), "Rio Bravo", "Strange are the Ways of Love" (The Young Land), "The Ballad of Jim West" (The Wild Wild West), "The Wild Wild West" (The Wild Wild West) ~ many were hit makers of the day and in the top ten.

Outstanding performances by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Nic Raine, Paul Bateman, Mario Klemens - are the conductors), Crouch End Festival Chorus (David Temple - choir master), featuring vocals by Jason Howard and Keith Ferreira ~ hats off to James Fitzpatrick (producer), Reynold da Silva (executive producer), Olilvia Tiomkin Douglas, John Waxman, Rick Clark and Gareth Williams (associate producers) ~ all film producers and directors welcomed the legendary composer with open arms for their forthcoming projects ~ the "film-score-buff" collectors are ecstatic about this four disc release on the essential film music collection of DIMITRI TIOMKIN, the arrangements and performances are top notch inclusive of HDCD/Dolby Surround.

When listening to the music of a film, you had the feeling of the storyline, characters and convictions of the whole picture, they'll never be another to come this way again ~ Silva America has outdone themselves on this one, it is definitely a five star film score box set...gotta love it!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 811 ~ (7/13/2004)

Average customer rating: Nice twofer, but know what you're getting

Undertow/Clouds Across the Sun Firefall Manufacturer: Wounded Bird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elan Break of Dawn/Mirror of the World Luna Sea Firefall Windmills/She Is a Song ASIN: B00018D3SM Release Date: 2004-01-27

Tracks:

1. Love That Got Away
2. Headed for a Fall
3. Only Time Will Tell
4. Laugh or Cry
5. Stardust
6. If You Only Knew
7. Some Things Never Change
8. Business Is Business
9. Leave It Alone
10. Undertow
11. Be in Love Tonight
12. Staying with It
13. Old Wing Mouth
14. No Class
15. Clouds Across the Sun
16. I Don't Want to Hear It
17. Quite Like You
18. Love Ain't What It Seems
19. Dreamers
20. Don't It Feel Empty

Customer Reviews:

Nice twofer, but know what you're getting.......2005-04-03

If you can still find Rhino's separate reissue of Undertow, pick that up as well - it has 3 bonus tracks not found here.

But since this twofer is the only place you can find 'Clouds Across The Sun,' it's still not a bad bet.

Average customer rating: Another Great one from Terrance and the Band

Across the Parish Line Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience Manufacturer: Aim Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Zydeco | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Cajun & Creole | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Tribute Sessions Zydeco on the Bayou Riverside Battle Songs State of Grace The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster ASIN: B000GB712I Release Date: 2006-08-07

Tracks:

1. International Remix Intro
2. You Should Know Your Way By Now
3. You Used To Call Me
4. Corrina
5. Ta Pa Gonna Avec Ca
6. Mississippi
7. Nobody But You
8. Dance Everyday
9. Always On My Mind
10. Como Vivire Mi Gholita?
11. Twilight
12. Closer To You
13. Pet Da Kat Krewe
14. Louisiana 1927
15. Bonus Track: Ta Pa Gonne Avec Ca

Amazon.com

In "You Should Know Your Way By Now" this Louisiana firebrand explains his music's complex, pan-cultural roots, sprung from the African, French, Portuguese, and Caribbean settlers of his homeland. Likewise, this album reflects many of the silk-voiced singer-accordionist's own musical interests, influences, and associations. These 15 tunes embrace the stark traditionalism of "You Used to Call Me"--a primal 21-year-old performance with Paul Simon lending guest vocals to its delightfully creaky rub board, squeezebox, bass and drums arrangement--as well as the balladic majesty of Simien's duet with Marcia Ball on Willie Nelson's "You Were Always on My Mind" and the spunky world-music turntablist bent of the mix track "Ta Pa Gonne Avec Ça." All that plus collaborations with Los Lobos's David Hidalgo and the Band's Rick Danko and Garth Hudson cements Simien's standing as the most creative, diverse musician in modern zydeco. But what ultimately makes this album a winner is the beauty of the songs that are driven purely by Simien's sweet flexible voice. His interpretations of Bob Dylan's "Mississippi" and Randy Newman's "Louisiana"--songs of loss and disaster that take on new resonance after Hurricane Katrina--are absolutely angelic. --Ted Drozdowski

Album Description

"A master of nouveau zydeco: anchored in tradition, but peppered with contemporary influences." - Rolling Stone "A rising zydeco star … Terrance Simien's soulful ballads could hold their own against Aaron Neville and Sam Cooke." - Los Angeles Times "Just as Clifton Chenier blended the sounds of his day to give birth to the crying baby of zydeco … Terrance Simien uses contemporary materials to coin a zydeco for the new millennium. His music is much more complex than the recycled vamps exalting salty dogs and dog hills. He sings in a silky, creamy high-end voice that is gorgeously soulful, exhibiting a sheen like no other." - Offbeat "Simien once again delivers his unique brand of music to create a modern fusion that keeps its mind on the past while moving boldly into the future." - Albert Torres, House of Blues

Terrance Simien is a brilliant zydeco pioneer who hails from Louisiana, and is one of the most sought-after artists of American roots music in the world! His music has been featured on numerous film and television soundtracks including The Big Easy, Exit to Eden, and Murder of Crows. Across the Parish Line is a multicultural mixture of zydeco, funk, soul, reggae, rock, and world music featuring such stellar guest musicians as Paul Simon, Marcia Ball, Garth Hudson, and Rick Danko.

Customer Reviews:

Another Great one from Terrance and the Band.......2006-09-20

Being a BIG Terrance Simien fan this CD was a must! Each one gets better and better. His love for the music shows through in each and every song! This CD will make you a fan if you are not already and keep the ones he has loyal! The music goes straight to your soul and takes control! A big THANK YOU to Terrance and the Band for another wonderful CD! A must have for any true music fan!

Average customer rating: Sousa 3 and all 4 CD collection One Of My Newest Favorites GOOD OLE SOUSA Not Great Sousa!

Sousa 3 Manufacturer: Altissimo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Sousa | Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sousa Original II / United States Marine Band Sousa, Vol. 4 Sousa Original / United States Marine Band Fennell Conducts Sousa Sousa's Greatest Hits ASIN: B000031VRQ Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

1. Fairest of the Fair
2. Hands Across The Sea
3. Diplomat, The
4. Rifle Regiment, The
5. Occidental, The
6. Riders For The Flag
7. Hail To The Spirit Of Liberty
8. High School Cadets, The
9. Boy Scouts Of America
10. Picador, The
11. Directorate, The
12. Black Horse Troop, The
13. Nobles Of The Mystic Shrine, The
14. Beau Ideal, The
15. Belle Of Chicago, The
16. Corcoran Cadets, The
17. National Game, The
18. Loyal Legion, The
19. Liberty Bell, The (1988 Recording)
20. Liberty Bell, The (1894 Historical Recording)

Customer Reviews:

Sousa 3 and all 4 CD collection.......2006-03-04

If you are a very good listener of Sousa Marches I recommend to buy this 4 CD collection.

Spanish: Si eres amante de las Marchas de Sousa les recomiendo comprar esta coleccion de 4 CDS

One Of My Newest Favorites.......2004-07-14

I've just discovered the awesome marches of John Phillip Sousa in the past year. I have several very good Sousa compilations that feature his best known Marches like "Stars & Stripes Forever" and "King Cotton." What I enjoy about this compilation is that it contains a plethora of great Sousa Marches, most of which I never heard before.

I'm strictly a layperson when it comes to classical music, so if my take on Sousa sounds choppy & neanderthol, please pardon me!

This is the third Sousa CD I bought that is conducted by the United States Marine Band, and so far, I enjoy their take on John Phillip Sousa Marches heads above the rest. When a Sousa March moves me, it is because it is more than uplifting; it is sheer elation, a pure mood enhancer when waking up in the morning. "The President's Own" delivers this spirit better than any other source I have heard. The pace is brisk, but not rushed. I've heard other bands' versions of Sousa where the conductor seems to let the chief instruments overshadow others (the flute often seems to be one of the characters drowned out), where the instrumentals in The Marine Band sound so beautifully distributed that I often find myself listening to a March I've heard countless times, and suddenly hear a rhythm or melody from a wind instrument I had never noticed before.

If you have never heard many of John Phillips Sousa's Marches before, this is a good place to start. "Fairest Of the Fair" starts with such an optimistic and energetic pace that it is a hard act for the following tracks to follow. This was the first time I heard the March, and it has become one of my top five Sousa favorites. The next track delivers with "Hands Across the Sea." The persons who compiled this collection have a great ear for Marches as nothing disappointed me. Two tunes that especially grabbed me are "High School Cadets" and the exotic "The Picador."

John Phillip Sousa is one of the most enjoyable musical discoveries I have come across in years. Give this CD a shot, I think you will find it a fabulous listening experience!

GOOD OLE SOUSA.......2004-01-14

Indeed it is a must have classic of a truly great American Composer. Taken from the vaults of the amazing and historic Marine Band this is a classic for any true American Band Lover. The product is superb and well mixed, Bravo to its creators and bravo to those who bring this hard to find music to us in such excellent form.

Not Great Sousa!.......2003-11-07

Despite the fact that this is the Marine band playing Sousa I would not rcommend this product. The selection of Sousa marches is standard, the length of the CD is too short for the price, and the recording quality is poor. There are better Sousa albums elsewhere.

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