The Hush

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Scotland's Texas (they have nothing to do with the Lone Star State) go for the U.S. gold with The Hush. Attributing the Motown sound as a major influence, Texas's sound is heavily influenced by contemporary American R&B. Now, when we think of Motown, the word soul is immediately evoked, but Texas's sound is about as far away from true soul as Dallas is from the band's hometown of Glasgow. Not that they don't try. The chorus on the opening track of "In Our Lifetime" is a too-close-for-comfort imitation of the chorus from TLC's single "Creep." On "Tell Me the Answer" frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri emulates Prince's falsetto à la "Kiss." But her voice is an overproduced, emotional flatliner that lacks the bump and grind that TLC and Prince deliver. However, the album is adorned with lush, grand instrumental arrangements typical of fine Britpop--making Texas the bride to, say, Robbie Williams's groom. --Beth Massa

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The Hush

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Worked for us!
Great CD With One Tiny Drawback
Great Sound Quality
Sounds for Sleep
Husband loves this

Soothing Sounds for Sleep

Manufacturer: Kids Music Factory
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0001WA6Y2
Release Date: 2004-01-11

Tracks:

Forest Sounds
Highway Hum
Malibu Surf
Your Biggest Fan (a fan blowing)
Crickets Galore!
A Family Drive (car sounds)
Rain Falling
Jet Travels (jet cabin white-noise)
Fireplace Crackles
Spring Cleaning (vacuum cleaning)
A Train Ride

Album Description

A collection of real sounds that actually lull babies to sleep. Featuring unique things like a window fan blowing, a car driving, rain, a fireplace... even a vacuum-cleaner! Designed by a Los Angeles recording engineer in the Film and TV Industry, it's a "must-have" for new parent's, and makes a great gift for friends and family with infants, or for those who are expecting them.

Customer Reviews:

Worked for us!.......2007-07-15

If you are desperate enough that you have started the search for a "soothing sounds" cd, make this purchase. It is not a guarantee that your child will calm but it sure works for my very very fussy 4 month old. I originally bought this cd because my son hated riding in the car. It made the shortest trip dreadful! At home, we used the vacuum to calm him so I figured I would try this. As soon as my son would start to fuss in the car, I would put the cd in and he would nod off to sleep --- it really worked!! Now, I use it as part of our bedtime routine and it has helped my son to relax for bedtime as well --- he previously would fight it. So if you are on the fence about buying this cd, it is definitely worth trying.

Great CD With One Tiny Drawback.......2007-07-06

We got this CD for our fussy little one to help her sleep at night. The CD is really good quality and all the tracks are well recorded. We found that our little one likes the jet engine track the best (who knew!?). The only small problem is that each track has a "fade in" and "fade out" for a few seconds (where the track slowly gets louder at the beginning or softer, fading to silent at the end). This creates a pretty long (relatively speaking) space with no sound if you put one track on repeat as we do. I could see this sudden slience waking some little ones. Luckily unless there just happens to be a loud noise during the lull, ours sleeps on through it. But overall, it does what it says it will - helps our little one sleep uninterupted - and that is the most important thing!

Great Sound Quality.......2007-06-27

I bought Soothing Sounds for Sleep CD because my son is a very light sleeper. He would wake up to the slightest little noise. I turn up the volume to the Highway Hum, put it on repeat, and he sleeps through the phone ringing, people talking, even the doorbell!

All of the sounds are very realistic sounding. this CD could even be used for older children or adults that need help staying asleep! Very soothing!

Sounds for Sleep.......2007-05-30

This CD has been EXCELLENT for my baby. I have used it since he was about a month old. It will sooth him instantly when he cries. He also can tell it is bedtime by hearing the CD. My mother tried to put him to sleep one evening and she said she tried several CD's everytime she put one on he wiggled even more until she put on Hush Little Baby. Put this CD on repeat for the night and you can finally get some rest!!!

Husband loves this.......2007-05-27

Whenever my husband has any issues getting our little one to settle down he plops this cd into the player. It works like a charm. I love the cute titles of the tracks.

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Yo-Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin
Yo-Yo keeps on experimental
This is no "Don't Worry, Be Happy"
Excellent CD!
My 1st introduction to Bobby McFerrin (3.5-4 stars)

Hush

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ASIN: B0000027VR
Release Date: 1992-01-28

Tracks:

Grace
Concerto In D Minor For 2 Mandolins: Andante
The Legend Of Tsar Saltan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
Stars
Hush Little Baby
Vocalise
Notebook For Anna Magdalena Bach: Musette
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The idea here was to put two masters together--one classical cellist, one improvisational singer/sound-effects performer--and voilà! instant amazing, unique, hip--and, hopefully, hit--record. The intriguing setup was to see what would happen when each led the other through the unfamiliar territory of his own specialty. The success of this recording lies not so much in the music or even in the overall performances, but in the fascinating and fun opportunity to sit in on the musicians' good-natured, respectful give-and-take, to witness an uncommon form of artistic chemistry that allows each performer to expand his vision and even his technique. On one hand we get Bobby McFerrin's impressionistic, improvisatory jazz/pop; on the other we enjoy Yo-Yo Ma's highly refined, formalized musicianship. Originally planned as a disc for children, Hush goes far beyond its initial premise, with each of the 13 tracks demonstrating these musicians' unique gifts and showing that, whether it's Vivaldi or jazz, it's all music and it's all a lot of fun. --David Vernier

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Yo-Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin.......2007-05-12

This CD is one of my favorites. I give it away and buy another. Playful and fun as well as great music. It never fails to make me laugh. A joy. If you aren't a little silly, don't bother. Kids love it, too.

Yo-Yo keeps on experimental.......2006-03-04

One of the best parts of a genius is to try out of his layers. In this case Yo-Yo tried to go out from the classic, and with a very good singer, in a easy say, as Bobby. They make a very special music between classic and jazz, with some elements of pop.
It's an incredible fusion of strings and vocal strings, in some moments it is not possible to separate them, some times is like a big keyboard directed by a single musician. In a word, they experiment, and the result was incredible.

This is no "Don't Worry, Be Happy".......2005-10-23

Have never been a big Bobby McFerrin fan, probably due to that god-awful, "Don't Worry, Be Happy." But I am a classical music junkie and one day listening to our local classical station I heard a selection that I thought was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. What a shock when I learned that it was McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma doing Vivaldi's Andante!

Honestly, I could do without the non-classical pieces on this CD...although I enjoy them.

But the classical interpretations are some of the most heavenly, wonderful, beautiful, awe-inspiring things that I have ever heard, on any CD, in any genre! Yes, that good!

McFerrin uses his voice as the perfect instrument and accompanient to Ma's cello. They were made for each other.

Listen to the samples of the classical pieces if you're a doubter...

Excellent CD!.......2005-09-22

While I admit to being a newbie in my connoisseurship of the classical music genre, not only do I think that this disc is a good collection of some of the best classical music ever written, it is actually FUN sometimes, with silly bits thrown in by Bobby and Yo-Yo Ma every now and then! These guys make great music and have a great time making it.

Bobby uses his voice as a fantastic sounding 'instrument' to sing notes much like an instrument playing a duet with Yo-Yo; sometimes his voice sounds so much like a real instrument that you even forget that you are hearing vocals--I don't even know what other vocalist could pull this off. It is a fascinating experiment. I recommend it highly!

My 1st introduction to Bobby McFerrin (3.5-4 stars).......2005-05-29

I think I kinda heard this back in elementary school (maybe like in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade or so, I get kinda mixed when I say that), it's like sumthin I never heard be4, A guy who sings, scats and does it all goes by the name Bobby McFerrin and a cellist by the name of Yo Yo Ma. I'd have follow thru his work as a cellist/string player from various TV apperances, shows, movies, etc. and he does sounds good 2 this day, believe me.

Anyway as I was gonna say this was the 1st album I got introduced a bit by Bobby McFerrin. Not SIMPLE PLEASURES nor SPONTANEOUS INVENTIONS. Just this 1. I hope to hear more from him and collect all of his albums incl. Yo Yo Ma's. They still sound good. No doubt.

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An album that breaks your heart, and then rebuilds it
GREAT CD!
Music, lyrics and the subject fused together perfectly!
Outstandingly Refreshing
Amazing and Unbelievable

Like Vines
The Hush Sound
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ASIN: B000FFJ8BW
Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

We Intertwined
A Dark Congregation
Sweet Tangerine
Lions Roar
Lighthouse
Don't Wake Me Up
Where We Went Wrong
Magnolia
Wine Red
Out Through The Curtain
You Are The Moon

Album Description

The Hush Sound offer something different than the monotony of today's oversaturated music scene. This indie-folk-pop-rock band spurts out songs full of catchy guitar riffs, uplifting piano parts, and layered male/female vocals. Their style is hard to pinpoint, but it's original and imaginative. Influences range from Paul Simon to The Shins to The Format, and many more. "Like Vines" was produced by Sean O'Keefe (Fall Out Boy, Motion City Soundtrack) and Fall Out Boy vocalist Patrick Stump.

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An album that breaks your heart, and then rebuilds it.......2007-07-17

After listening to the same 4 songs from their myspace page, I was damn eager to get this in the post. Running to the cd player, the cd inhand, I listened from start to finish with a grin. It didn't disappoint.

It moved its way into the car stereo, and the first song is now my favourite by a mile. Watching the sunset over the water on the way home has never stired me up so much than when listening to this CD. It has grown old a little quick, but for "THE" feeling it gives upon first listens, its an automatic 5 star from me.

GREAT CD!.......2007-05-09

I love the hush sound. Wine Red is my favorite song on this whole cd. But there are plently of other great ones on here. Like Sweet Tangerine. That's an awesome song. If you're a fan of One Tree Hill and like the music on there such as 8mm, and Shiny Toy Guns. Then you'll love the Hush sound.

Music, lyrics and the subject fused together perfectly! .......2007-05-08

I usually hesitate to read the lyrics because a lot of times the lyric is either not well written or not what I expected (causes most of the time I can't totally hear what they were talking about exactly when they sing, you know~) and ruins the song I used to like, but this album, it just goes the other way round. Reading the lyrics makes me like it even more.

I haven't really read all the lyrics yet, but I just can't help it to comment on the last song "You Are the Moon". It's so beautiful. The music and the lyrics fuse together perfectly to reflect what it's describing. The calmness of the piano sounds just like that of the night and the melody as beautiful as the glow of the moon...and Greta's charming voice singing softly. It just brings up the vision. So nice, so well done! Can't stop listening to it again and again.

Rest of the album is good too. You won't really have to skip any song. The whole album is pretty good when I listened to it initially. The "Lighthouse" was especially catchy among them. At first it was because of her voice and the piano, and its kinda up and down but calm melody. But then when I read the lyrics, it's even better than I thought! The story is a haunting one and the lyrics has a slight effect for that as well -- the witty trap at the end is a nice twist.

I'm sure you can read details in a lot other reviews or just totally get the CD and listen to it yourself, so I'll save it for now~

Outstandingly Refreshing.......2007-04-18

Unlike much of the music out there, the fresh sound of The Hush Sound is so incredibly winning to the ears. "The Lion's Roar" never fails to bring a smile to my face, the sound, the lyrics, song, the band, and the album have it all. A diverse sound that captures the ear.

Amazing and Unbelievable.......2007-04-10

I just bought this CD today as a kind of last minute thing because the Best Buy I went to didn't have the CD I was looking for. I remembered that I wanted to check this band out, as I have heard and read many great reviews about them and I like Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco, who are similar bands. Honesty, I wasn't expecting too much out of this CD, just another group of wannabe rock stars, but I was wrong and pleasantly surprised and how good this CD actually is. I am very picky with my music and a harsh critic. I rarely give a CD 5 stars, but this band is deserving of them. It is not everday that I hear a CD where I like every single song I hear on it, but that's how it is with the Hush Sound.

The album starts out with the song "We Intertwined", which is vocalized by Bob Morris. This is definitely a good opener song and it features the line "like vines we intertwined", which is where the CD title comes from. Then comes track two, "A Dark Congregation", which totally blew me away. The sheer beauty and clarity of Greta Salpeter's voice is amazing and that alone could make you fall in love with the song and any other song with her voice. Then comes "Sweet Tangerine" featuring Bob Morris' voice and it is definitely a strong song for the album. Then we have "Lions Roar", which is a pretty short song and it doesn't really have a chorus, but that's what makes it great. It is fun and has good lyrics and music and makes you want to keep listening. Then comes "Lighthouse", Greta's next song. It is truly amazing and you can definitely hear the emotion in the lyrics and you get a total mental picture of what is going on. Then comes "Don't Wake Me Up", a fun and catchy song that features vocals from Greta and Patrick Stump from Fall Out Boy. Then we have "Where We Went Wrong", a Bob song, that uses nautical metaphors to describe a relationship gone awry. Next is "Magnolia", a Greta song that is very good has great lyrics, and is very catchy. After that we have the famous "Wine Red", which is the first song I ever heard from this band. I liked it when I first heard it and I still do. There are dual vocals between Bob and Greta and it definitely a perfect sound. Then comes "Out Through the Curtain", the last song that Bob sings on the album. It is definitely a good closing for him, which just brings us to the last song on the album, sung by Greta, which is "You Are the Moon". A very nice song if I do say so myself and you will definitely fall in love with it.

If you are even considering this band, I say go for it 100%, and and I promise you that, given you like alternative music, you will not be disappointed.

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Excellent for any Decemberists fan (or anyone else!)
As seen reclining on an ocean swell
Top Class!
Is this a B sides cd??
Five pleasant pop tunes... or six?

5 Songs
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Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

Oceanside
Shiny
My Mother Was A Chinese Trapeze Artist
Angel, Won't You Call Me?
I Don't Mind
Apology Song

Customer Reviews:

Excellent for any Decemberists fan (or anyone else!).......2007-01-10

It seems characteristic of the Decemberists that they would release a CD with six songs and call it Five Songs. Perhaps this is what the apology song is for. Excellent CD overall. All pretty solid songs with a few really great ones to make this a five star album.

The CD opens with a lazily playful tribute to the narrator's love in one of the Decemberists' ubiquitous seaside settings. Somewhat bouncy syncopation adds to the relaxed undertone. Shiny is a bit faster, but is probably my least favorite song on the CD-- it sounds a bit hurried and musically incomplete. My Mother was a Chinese Trapeze Artist is an interesting story about someone whose birth and family seems a bit confused, ranging from the sister's husband wanting to start "a punk rock band in South Carolina" to the narrator being betted away "to a blind brigadier in a game / of high stakes canasta."

"Angel Won't You Call Me" is pretty upbeat, remeniscent of something perhaps classic rock-esque. "I Don't Mind" again deals with one of the Decemberists' poetically confusing stories, a rather relaxed and possibly soporific song... "Apology song" is a solid and cheerful song with the Decemberists' excellent combination of harmony, guitar, and organ about a guy who loses his friend's bike (bike?)...

As seen reclining on an ocean swell.......2006-06-01

I view the Decemberists as something like fine wine - an acquired taste, but they get better with time. In 5 SONGS, which actually consists of six, Colin Meloy's uniquely wonderful vocals, masterful storytelling and intimidating vocabulary come to a head - and combined with accordionistas, violinists, and your standard guitar/percussion/bass, you'd be hardpressed to find indie folk rock that sounded fresher or more exciting than this.

The songs themselves are six different stories in the ever-eclectic yarn of the Decemberists, with subjects ranging from World War II love stories ("My Mother Was A Chinese Trapeze Artist") to a heartfelt apology for losing a friend's bicycle ("Apology Song"). The wavering accordion-playing and acoustic guitar-strumming skates on impressive rhyme schemes stitched together with words like "provincial" and "ubiquitous," which make 5 SONGS, and indeed each successive Decemberists album, seem like a nineteenth century British novel. But who says there's anything wrong with that?

Whether you're a fan of altrock, folk rock, or indie in general, and if you're ready for something new and inimitably unique, I suggest you start here - and keep going.

Top Class!.......2006-03-21

This is a fun EP and a great introduction to The Decemberists if you are unfamiliar with their music. All songs are strong here with the possible exception of the rather whimsical 'Apology Song'. The rest are really excellent, particularly 'Angel Won't You Call Me' and 'My Mother Was A Chinese Trapeze Artist'. This is an impressive group whose music is oddly satisfying - 5 Songs is a top class EP which leaves me wanting more.

Is this a B sides cd??.......2005-09-07

If it is, then it is still better than anything else out there.
The songs are all catchy, quirky and charming. I heard some comments about apology song. The comment mentioned, it is some song about some kids bike that got stolen while a friend was watching it for the summer. I think if you listen closely the end reveals that not only was the bike stolen, but so was his girlfriend. I liked the final reveal, but the song that stole my heart and rendered me listless into my mudhole of mediocrity was 'My mother the trapese artist.' This is possibly the decemberists finest song. 'my sister was found by a communist who had deserted his rank and followed his dream, to start up a punk rock band in South Carolina' the writing is that good through the entire song. These guys are just too good. They make me realize just how average I really am.

Five pleasant pop tunes... or six?.......2005-01-15

Don't ask me why the Decemberists' "5 Songs" actually has six songs on it, because I really do not know. Their indiepop-folk tunes are pleasant as always on this E. It serves as a good companion to their first two albums, but their style is a bit too twee and quiet.

It opens with the airy "Oceanside," another song that hints at the rambling old towns and seashores that Decemberist songs are full of. That feeling sticks on through the EP, with the fast strums of "Shiny," the whimsical air of "My Mother Was A Chinese Trapeze Artist," and the downbeat ballad "I Don't Mind." The only one that lacks the whimsy is the boring "Apology Song," where frontman Colin Meloy apologizes to a childhood pal for the loss of a bike.

Every song on here is essentially folky and balladic, with Meloy's sea-shanty singing over mostly acoustic instrumentation. Admittedly it gets a bit monotonous musically, but the Decemberists had clearly grown in their literate songwriting by this point.

Meloy's is not quite the voice of an angel; it's a bit too nasal and flat for that. But it is admittedly charming when he sings about the sea and boyhood bike thefts. Musically, the songs are pleasant to the ear. But they are similar in style, which gets a bit monotonous, with the acoustic guitar is backed by steel guitarist Chris Funk and some mellow drums, as well as a slew of muted oddball instruments.

The songwriting is pretty uneven here -- while the writing of "Apology Song" is simplistic and a bit dull, "My Mother Was A Chinese Trapeze Artist" is absurdly whimsical and charming, the tale of a kid born to "a Chinese trapeze artist/In pre-war Paris/Smuggling bombs for the underground," who is born in a brothel and gambled away to (what else?) a brigadier on a ship.

The "5 Songs" EP is a charming bit of folk-pop, but it lacks substance in some songs. A pretty listen -- just skip the "Apology Song."

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The Hush Sound is an awesome band!
The Hush Sound--So Sudden
One of my favorites...
So Sudden...So Incredible
Simply put...I am blown away!!!

So Sudden
The Hush Sound
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ASIN: B000BCKFSO
Release Date: 2005-10-11

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Crawling Towards the Sun
Artist
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Momentum
Hourglass
Echo
My Apologies
Market
Tides Change
Carry Me Home
Eileen

Album Description

Chicago's Hush Sound is a much needed breath of fresh air from the monotony of today's oversaturated music scene. They offer something different. This indie-folk-pop-rock band spurts out songs full of catchy guitar riffs, uplifting piano parts, and layered male/female vocals. Their style is hard to pinpoint, but it's original and imaginative. Influences range from Paul Simon to The Shins to The Format, and many more.

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The Hush Sound is an awesome band!.......2007-02-22

The Hush Sound has put out two great albums. They are a very talented group and I highly recommend them. I have both of their cds and they are *so* good. The songs are catchy and well written. You won't be disappointed!

The Hush Sound--So Sudden.......2007-01-26

I loved The Hush Sound the moment I found them online. Their song, "Wine Red" from the second album hooked me immediatly. I bought both the first and the second CD at the same time. "So Sudden" is very good considering they are not a well known band. Some songs don't have as good recording quality as others but each song is unique and different from the rest of the songs on the album. What I like best in the fact that in each song they switch from male lead vocals to female vocals. It gives it variation so that each song doesn't sound the same. I'd recommended this CD as well as their second "Like Vines."

One of my favorites..........2006-06-12

The Hush sound are appealing because they are truly unique. When pressed, I cannot think of a single band to really compare their sound to. The one comparison I can make is to early U2. The music of the two bands is not alike, but the combination of vibrant youthful energy and rapidly emerging talent are apparent in both "So Sudden" and U2's debut, "Boy". I also see the same glimmer of future greatness. The same anticipation, the feeling that these four on on the brink of something bigger than they can imagine. In the coming years, as they learn to focus this energy, I know that worldwide success will follow.

"So Sudden" is best described as a wholly enjoyable album. While the themes of the songs can be sad or sullen, the music itself is catchy and delightful. Even the most bashful will catch themselves singing along with the lyrics, humming the tunes long after the stereo has been shut off.

While I have affection for all the tracks, I am very paritial to Greta's songs. Her voice, lyrics, and piano work take us on a journey through her soul. "Elieen" is particularly interesting because of the contrast between the mourning lyrics and the soaring music.

I also love "The Market". It is sweet and strange and the most original and unique song I've heard in a long time. It makes me smile without fail.

So Sudden...So Incredible.......2006-06-06

I cannot begin to describe how much I love The Hush Sound. This CD establishes THS as an extremely talented group, and I must say that their new CD, Like Vines, is even better (I preordered it straight from FBR's online store so it shipped early). But this album is amazing nonetheless. Every track is beautiful, both musically and lyrically (the only track of which I'm not too fond is "Unsafe Safe"). Not only that, but BOTH vocalists (Bob and Greta) have clear, pristine voices that convey the emotions for which their songs call. And what's more is that the sound of their voices together (like on "The Artist") has to be heard to be believed. These guys are simply the best and are probably THE group to watch. Their indie-rock sound may not be for everyone, but if you can appreciate good (alternative) music, then you are in for a real treat. Get this album and decide whether or not you like them; if you do, get your hands on Like Vines ASAP. =)

Simply put...I am blown away!!!.......2006-05-11

I had the wonderful experience of seeing this band live for the first time ever at the Bamboozled Tour this past weekend. I had never heard of them before, and they were by far the best band I'd seen in a long, long time. I immediately purchased their debut album "So Sudden" and I am now an instant fan.

Believe all the hype you read about them, everything is true. I will be shocked if they do not become a huge success. They are FANTASTIC!!! An all-original sound, great catchy tunes, diverse vocals...this band has it all. Every song on the album is AWESOME!! And they are great with their fans. They held a meet & greet after the show and signed hundreds of autographs, talked with everyone & you can tell that they all are genuinely great people.

I wish them all the success in the world, they deserve it. And I cannot wait until June 6th for their second album release!!!

Thanks for renewing my faith in current music!!

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Great sound and great song!
Along with the Good Vibrations are my favorites
My dad loves it
Great Album!
Beautiful singing; clever arrangements

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ASIN: B000002RQO
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

You Are The New Day
Nouveau Poor
Three Times A Lady
What's In A Tune?
You'd Have To Be A Rosie
Can't Buy Me Love
Singapore Girl
'Sweet Charity': The Rhythm Of Life
The Gambler
It Was Almost Like A Song
Here Comes The Sun
Hush Little Baby, Don't Say A Word
'Grease': Money, Money, Money-Summer Nights
The Summer Knows
Could It Be Magic

Customer Reviews:

Great sound and great song!.......2007-05-19

I loved the song "A New Day" after hearing it on the radio. I tracked it down and ordered the CD. All the songs are terrific.

Along with the Good Vibrations are my favorites.......2007-05-15

Own it! It's all worth it!
"You are the new day" is my personal favorite song.

My dad loves it.......2007-02-13

If he likes it then I am happy. Not my cup of tea. I like the idea that there where some Beatles tunes. Dad is 57 I am 36 might be the difference in age. NOt sure. Just not my cup of tea

Great Album!.......2006-04-22

I was very amazed when I first heard this album. Their sound is like no other. They are so unique that you can't compare them to other acapella groups.

I can say that their sound is better than a mixed choir because even though the King's Singers is only composed of 6 members. Their sound volume can beat a 30 member choir due to the quality of their voice.

My favorite is "It Was Almost Like A Song" because of the countertenor's very light voice. The baritone part was also awesome as he dominated the scene when he took the melody.

Overall, great album. This has to be one of the King's Singers best albums released. All songs are great that you can't resist missing a moment on listening it.

Beautiful singing; clever arrangements.......2002-06-14

I have been a fan of The King's Singers since their debut recording thirty years ago. New Day is one of my favourite albums. It has the terrific optimistic song "New Day," but many other wonderful tracks.

"Can't Buy Me Love" is sung as if it had been written by one of the Renaissance madrigal writers when he was in a very good mood. There are other up tempo tracks like this one, including Abba's "Money, Money, Money" and "The Rhythm of Life," but the CD also includes some romantic, lush singing in songs such as "Three Times A Lady," "The Summer Knows" and "It Was Almost Like A Song."

The clever arrangement of Barry Manilow's "Could It Be Magic?" begins with an extract from a sombre Chopin Prelude in C minor.

Tracks:

All Through The Night
All The Pretty Little Horses
All Night, All Day
Armenian Lullaby
Baby's Bed's A Silver Moon
Baloo, Baleerie
Brahms' Lullaby
Brezairola
Traumerei, Op. 15, No. 1
Can Ye Sew Cushions
By'm Bye
Bye, Baby Bunting - Golden Slumbers
Dance To Your Daddy - Dance, Little Baby
Fais Dodo
Good Night To You All
Jocelyn: Berceuse
Hush, Little Baby
Kumbayah
Little Boy Blue
Suo Gan
Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John
Mozart's Lullaby
Chanson de Nuit, Op. 15, No. 1
Now The Day Is Over - Raindrops
Raisins And Almonds
Rock-A-Bye, Baby
Rocking - The Sandman
Tales Of Hoffman: O Bell Nuit - Bacarolle
Skidamarink
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
Sweet And Low
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Toora, Loora, Loora
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Twinkel, Twinkel, Little Star
When At Night I Go To Sleep

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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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Gorgeous

If You Come to Greet Me
Laura Gibson
Manufacturer: Hush Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000J3Q0KC
Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

This Not The End
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Nightwatch
Broken Bottle
Wintering
Small Town Parade
Country, Country
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Album Description

"Pairs [Gibson's] creaking, aching croon with sweeping strings, melancholy piano, and her carefully picked classical guitar to devastating effect." - WILLAMETTE WEEK

"There's a wonderfully nostalgic, almost autumnal quality to Gibson's music--both innocent and melancholy, it harkens back to her small-town childhood in the best possible way." - PORTLAND TRIBUNE

"Gibson uses her clear, confident vocals to keep listeners riveted while she experiments with subtle, slightly askew strums." - PORTLAND MERCURY

Daughter of the town kindergarten teacher and a forest ranger, Laura Gibson's root runs deep in the small coastal town of Coquille, Oregon. An outsider to the burgeoning Portland music scene, Gibson's early choice of venues (an AIDS hospice here, a kindergarten class there) and her complete lack of music scene knowledge may have confused erstwhile veterans, but her homespun sincerity, enchanting voice, and mature songwriting won `em all over in a heartbeat. Listening to If You Come to Greet Me, it's immediately apparent something magical happened at Portland's Typefoundry Studios in Summer 2006 with the capable assistance of Adam Selzer (Norfolk & Western). The release is haunting, perfectly bolstered by gorgeous, orchestral arrangements that never detract from the melodic backbone of Gibson's songwriting. By the end of the sessions, almost all the members of Norfolk & Western had enthusiastically contributed performances. Wayne Miller filled out the troupe with tasteful, loping upright bass lines and Alex James (Delorean) stopped in to sing a few bars. If You Come to Greet Me demonstrates a rich tapestry of emotion over nine songs--hope, ennui, reflection, inspiration, loneliness, happiness, yearning--all stitched together with a steady songwriting hand, where imagery dovetails with melody in an irresistible way.

Customer Reviews:

Gorgeous.......2007-03-07

I saw Laura opening for Josh Ritter in SF last week. I was listening only fairly casually, but rather liked her performance--at least enough to buy her album from the merchandise table.

As it turns out, Laura's album is absolutely beautiful. One of my favorites of the last few years. The songs are crafted in such a way that their scenes are only sketched in collectively by the fairly minimal lyrics, melody, and instrumentation. Laura's vocal style is compelling: phrasing varies all over the place, and she mixes sustained and clipped rhythms in a way that keeps things interesting (Cat Power came to mind for some reason).

Nightwatch in particular is amazing. I also love Hands in Pockets, Small Town Parade, and Country, Country.

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The album that introduced me to Texas
soulfullfilling music
Fabulous (obviously, it's Texas!)
Hail Texas!!!
Texas

The Hush
Texas
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000J2UH
Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

In Our Lifetime
Tell Me The Answer
Summer Son
Sunday Afternoon
Move In
When We Are Together
Day After Day
Zero Zero
Saint
Girl
The Hush
The Day Before I Went Away

Amazon.com

Scotland's Texas (they have nothing to do with the Lone Star State) go for the U.S. gold with The Hush. Attributing the Motown sound as a major influence, Texas's sound is heavily influenced by contemporary American R&B. Now, when we think of Motown, the word soul is immediately evoked, but Texas's sound is about as far away from true soul as Dallas is from the band's hometown of Glasgow. Not that they don't try. The chorus on the opening track of "In Our Lifetime" is a too-close-for-comfort imitation of the chorus from TLC's single "Creep." On "Tell Me the Answer" frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri emulates Prince's falsetto à la "Kiss." But her voice is an overproduced, emotional flatliner that lacks the bump and grind that TLC and Prince deliver. However, the album is adorned with lush, grand instrumental arrangements typical of fine Britpop--making Texas the bride to, say, Robbie Williams's groom. --Beth Massa

Album Details

Their Fifth Album which Includes the Singles "in Our Lifetime" and "Summeer Son".

Customer Reviews:

The album that introduced me to Texas.......2005-02-02

This was the first record of this particular group that I purchased first. I got lucky & found it in an import bargin bin at a local indepedent music store in town. Little did I know what a treat I was in for.

"The Hush" is nothing short of sheer genius. This group channeled what seemed to be almost old school American '60's soul, with a modern RnB twist, that was executed with European sophisti-pop candor. From the organ laced melancholic soul of the title track, to the more by-the-numbers Motown-esque "When We Are Together" you can tell this is no ordinary pop record.

Songs such as "Sunday Afternoon" with a splash of a horn by the second chorus evoke musical sophistication in pop music that is rarely seen. Yet, Texas also realizes that they are a modern group, their nod to TLC's (who at the time in the same year of 1999 had released their third record "Fanmail") chorus of "Creep", is seen clearly in the lead-off single "In Our Lifetime's" chorus as well. This was not done due to lack of ideas, no, but rather is Texas' way of acknowleding that the modern, yet Asian flavored RnB bump of the track just mentioned was inspired (almost a tribute to them rather) by TLC's groundbreaking work in the genre of modern RnB.

Moodiness about the subjects of relationships, romance, & the direction of one's life are the content of these songs. As I discovered & one Amazon reviewer poined out, "this is some of the most life-affirming music you'll ever hear". Sharleen Spiteri the lead-singer isn't a diva, but her voice is clear, full of passion, & it blends with the majestic musical wonderlands around her.

It is simply shocking as to why Texas has yet to break in the US mainstream scene, but after I purchased this record I quickly gathered every Texas recording possible. I only need their first two albums to complete my set.

This record to me, after gaining their other records, see's Texas at a musical, lyrical, & creative peak that wasn't matched or will be. The only record that could come close was 2003's follow-up "Careful What You Wish For".

This record manages to sound smart without being pretentious, accessible without being unoriginal.

I highly recommend that if you've heard of this group, that this or their "The Greatest Hits" album should be purchased first.

On a personal note, this record became one of the soundtracks to my life, defining 2004 for me in terms of friendship, romance, & life in general.

soulfullfilling music.......2004-08-15

whether you prefer old or new texas, it does not matter - this is some of the most life affirming music you will never tire of experiencing. new fans that discovered texas through white on blonde please go out and get southside, mothers heaven and ricks road-you will not be disappointed. and all you old timers-give white on blonde, the hush, and be careful what you wish for a chance- once you get through what at first listen is all glittery candy the ole comforting texas blanket will enfold you.

Fabulous (obviously, it's Texas!).......2004-07-18

'The Hush' was the very first album from Texas that I ever bought. I was instantly hooked, and since have--to be blatantly honest--become obsessed with the Scottish band. I have rushed out and bought all of Texas' albums I could find. No matter how the band's music has evolved, they still manage to produce hit albums (and, frankly, surprise a large majority expecting their creativity and talent to fizzle away anytime now). Thankfully, Texas continues to impress me, and millions of other fans around the world, and I am eagerly awaiting even more from them.

The album starts out strong with 'In Our Lifetime'. A pure pop track, it's upbeat, fun, and completely infectious. With simple, yet meaningful lyrics ("Understand that it is hard to tell you/That I've given all I have to give..."), it is among the best on the album. 'Tell Me The Answer' is one of my favourite songs off of 'The Hush'. The vocals are simply amazing, with Texas' lead singer, Sharleen Spiteri, singing in a voice so high it rivals that of the Brothers Gibb. The third track, 'Summer Son', contains not only a clever play on words, but also delicious lyrics, and a terrific uptempo beat. True to it's title, it's a great song for any summer soundtrack. The smooth sound of 'Sunday Afternoon' provides a steady transition from the uptempo tracks found closer to the begining of the album, to the more mature, relaxed tracks 'The Hush' fades into. The vocals are calming and beautiful, and they're suited perfectly for the song.

'Move In' is another of my favourite tracks on the album, and with good reason. Simply said, it's sexy, reminiscent, and absolutely flawless. The halfway point of the album is found in 'When We Are Together', and it's very well done. It starts out slowly before developing into a true upbeat, pop track. I find 'Day After Day' to be both soothing and sad. The music is relaxed and calming, but the lyrics refer to being away from a lover for too long a time. 'Zero Zero' is a short, well-done instrumental, and provides a great introduction for one of my all time favourite Texas songs, 'Saint'. With stunning lyrics ("...The meaning of me/Is something to pursue"), beautiful music, and fabulous vocals. It is, quite plainly, a masterpiece.

Nearing the end of the album, 'Girl' has a playful edge not found in the other songs. Although the album is pop-infused, this seems to be the standout upbeat track on 'The Hush'. The album's title track lives up to all that it should. Spiteri's voice is almost haunting in this brilliantly put together track. The lyrics are simple, as is the music. 'The Day Before I Went Away' is the last track and provides the perfect closure for the album. It's a slow, heavenly ballad that radiates so much emotion, and feeling.

'The Hush' is definitely an album worth checking out, especially if you're a pop music fan. If you haven't yet heard any of Texas' albums, well, what are you waiting for! This is one of the most talented, genius bands to come around in a long time, don't miss out on this amazing group.

THE FINAL VERDICT: 95%

Hail Texas!!!.......2004-07-02

I must say I disagree with some previous reviewers who say Texas sold out and went pop with this album. That is completely false. There was plenty of pop on White On Blonde, the group's previous work, and everyone agrees that album is a masterpiece. But enough about that. The Hush is a fantastic album! In fact, it's one of the strongest statements I've heard in recent years. Sharleen Spiteri's voice is a wonder! Gorgeous to listen to and very expressive. The Motown influences are apparent with songs like "When We Are Together" and its Supremes-esque sound. "Saint" is simply gorgeous! Catchy AND eloquent. "In Our Lifetime" is one of my all-time favorite songs: funky and gets your toes tapping with every listen. The title track has a wonderful hypnotic quality. This may be one of the best pop albums around. There's plenty of beats, but they never overshadow Sharleen's vocals and are combined with guitars and pianos in such a way that the sound remains organic. There is a warmth to this music that is painfully absent from other performer's output. With pop like this, who needs Britney or J-Lo? This is sophisticated music for the discerning listener. There is no excuse for not buying this album!

Texas.......2004-04-14

I dont want to talk about money, or something else (about the change of music between ricks road and white on blonde), I could call it "evolution", they just decided to update their music, I see no crime. MAybe the change was a bit too fast, but this is the way things are. Ricks road is a superb album, and the hush (after white on blonde) gave us a different Texas (not better not worse, just different). Nice production, electropop sounds, the blues influences are long gone, electronic arrangements, the guitar is no longer the star in Texas sound. The result is a pleasant one anyway, the melodies have the right arrangements, above all....they sound natural.
You have been warned, but I will never regret I bought it.

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