Made up of seasoned players like Jimmy Herring from the Aquarium Rescue Unit, former Santana bassist Alfonso Johnson, and Dixie Dregs alums keyboardist T Lavitz and drummer Rod Morgenstein, Jazz Is Dead doesn't function so much as a Grateful Dead cover band than as an outfit that uses Dead gems as jumping-off points for a sonic journey that leads the listener not into well-traveled grooves, but into an enthralling soundscape without rules, vocals, or fixed time signatures. Superior playing and that special brand of ESP that all good jam bands possess further enrich these adroit and artful reinterpretations of Dead songs. "St Stephen" and "The Eleven" come out sounding like a cross between Indian bazaar music and the Allman Brothers (Herring spent a year filling in for an ailing Dickie Betts in the Allmans). Recorded live at the IMAC Theater in Huntington, New York, this disc captures all the nuances and guitar wizardry that Herring can wring out of his instrument, but one suspects that this band is even more spectacular live. --Jaan Uhelszki
Great Sky River,Jazz Is Dead,Zebra Records (Wea),Jam Bands,Jazz-Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop
Great Sky River [Live]
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The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection
Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007XTQ14 Release Date: 2005-06-07 |
Tracks:
- The Magnificent Seven
- To Kill A Mockingbird (Suite)
- The Buccaneer (Overture)
- Walk On The Wild Side
- An American Werewolf In London (Metamorphosis)
- The Age Of Innocence (End Titles)
- The Comancheros
- Ghostbusters
- Heavy Metal (Taarna's Theme)
- Johnny Staccato
- True Grit (Rooster Cogburn/A Warm Wrap-Up)
- Hollywood And The Stars
- Zulu Dawn (River Crossing)
Tracks:
- The Great Escape
- The Man With The Golden Arm
- Far From Heaven
- The Sons Of Katie Elder
- Airplane (Suite)
- The Shootist (Main Title)
- Hawaii (Overture)
- The Birdman Of Alcatraz (Finale)
- The Hallelujah Trail (Overture)
- The Bridge At Remagen
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (Sky-Hi)
- The Scalphunters
- The Ten Commandments (Overture)
Album Description
*A specially priced 2CD set with over 110 minutes of some of the greatest film music in the history of cinema.*New digital recordings in spectacular and sound performed by the acclaimed City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and National Youth Jazz Band.
*Includes world premiere recordings from "The Birdman Of Alcatraz," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Airplane!" and "An American Werewolf In London."
*In 2004 the world of cinema lost one of the most iconic figures in film composing. In a career that spanned half-a-century and over 250 films, Elmer Bernstein was responsible for writing the music to many of the greatest and most loved movies of all time ranging from "The Ten Commandments," "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Great Escape," through to "True Grit" and "Airplane!" This collection has been lovingly created and compiled as a tribute to a genius and true master of the art of film scoring.
Customer Reviews:
Sad, Really Sad.......2007-05-13
*It's just Boring*
The ensemble doesn't have the energy one would expect to play "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Man with the Golden Arm". I think the City of Prague and National Youth Jazz Orchestras were bargain orchestras used to make an inexpensive CD set of one of my favorite film composers. The conducting and arrangements were what made this an obviously bad album.
An excellent movie themes antology by ELMER BERNSTEIN.......2007-05-10
Played the The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted by his one time assistant James Fitzpatrick
Recorded in HDCD and Dolby Surround
Excellent.......2007-04-22
With regards to this silva set, these recordings range back to 1994, with Sons of Katie Elder and True Grit being recorded for a John Wayne CD and Bridge At Remagen for a CD of classic War themes. The Great Escape was also recorded for that CD, but producer James Fitzpatrick opted to record a new arrangement (same with Magnificent Seven). In '97, The Buccaneer for included on a Swashbucklers disc, while Heavy Metal was on the popular 'Space and Beyond' compilation. In '98, the world premiere recording of Airplane first appeared on a DISASTERS film disc. So while it may technically be the world premiere RECORDING it certainly is not the world premiere CD RELEASE of that recording. Ghostbusters was included on Space 3: Beyond the Final Frontier, the second followup to the popular 'Space and Beyond'. Fast forward to 2002 and 4 recordings first appeared on WAY OUT WEST: ESSENTIAL WESTERN FILM MUSIC COLLECTION VOLUME TWO, those being The Comancheros, The Hallelujah Trail, The Scalphunters and The Shootist. Man With the Golden Arm and Walk on the Wild are from Silva's JAZZ IN FILM cd.
The remaining tracks were all newly recorded for this release. They are of course the strongest tracks, seeing as the City of Prague Philharmonic has improved over time. I do wonder though why they did not include the older arrangements of Great Escape and Mag. Seven as bonus tracks.
I also recommend the simultaneously released '40 years of Film Music: Jerry Goldsmith' for another great set honoring a late great film composer.
Great Film Music.......2007-03-09
great westerns to the Theme from Airplane to music he did for television,
Bernstein was one of the greatest.
Fun, Powerfull music.......2007-02-17
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Great Sky River
Jazz Is Dead Manufacturer: Lightyear ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005MLNX Release Date: 2001-07-31 |
Tracks:
- China Cat Sunflower
- Estimated Prophet
- St. Stephen/The eleven
- Drums & Jam
- Blues For Allah
- Terrapin Station/Dark Star
- Terrapin 2
- Morning Dew
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Made up of seasoned players like Jimmy Herring from the Aquarium Rescue Unit, former Santana bassist Alfonso Johnson, and Dixie Dregs alums keyboardist T Lavitz and drummer Rod Morgenstein, Jazz Is Dead doesn't function so much as a Grateful Dead cover band than as an outfit that uses Dead gems as jumping-off points for a sonic journey that leads the listener not into well-traveled grooves, but into an enthralling soundscape without rules, vocals, or fixed time signatures. Superior playing and that special brand of ESP that all good jam bands possess further enrich these adroit and artful reinterpretations of Dead songs. "St Stephen" and "The Eleven" come out sounding like a cross between Indian bazaar music and the Allman Brothers (Herring spent a year filling in for an ailing Dickie Betts in the Allmans). Recorded live at the IMAC Theater in Huntington, New York, this disc captures all the nuances and guitar wizardry that Herring can wring out of his instrument, but one suspects that this band is even more spectacular live. --Jaan UhelszkiCustomer Reviews:
Fantastic DEAD cover band.......2005-02-27
This cover band plays faithfully and lovingly both note for note interpretations (My favorite parts; China Cat, St Steven/The Eleven, and Morning Dew, are played better than the Dead could! My least favorite part is Blues For Allah which sounds almost as irritating as the GD's version.) and extended distinctive jazzy Herring/Aquarium Rescue Unit-sounding jams (less interesting but always well done with his intricate noodling guitar work).
These guys are great musicians and this is a fun recording, and while it lacks the creative uncertainty and risk-taking (a la Jerry's musical laisez faire attitude) that made the Dead capable of really magical moments, on its own its plenty interesting...
cosmic excellence.......2004-06-24
Unique Audience.......2001-12-08
If you do not like technically intricate music, you need not apply. If you do not like the Greatful Dead, this albulm may not appeal to you. If you like both, especially the Terrapin Station albulm, you're on board.
This is, without a doubt, my favorite album of all time (and I have access to thousands of releases). Great Sky River is the most agressive of the three Jazz is Dead offerings, and with the talent Jazz is Dead demonstrates, the more aggressive the better.
When I say agressive, I don't necessarily refer to speed, I refer more to the individual artists style. In some cases this album is melodic, thundering, soothing, technical, etc...In a live setting.
Jimmy Herring is the quintessential guitar player. He show's pros how to play the guitar, period. I actually find myself consistently overwhelmed by how awesome he really is on this album (and others, I also recommend 'Project Z('s)' new album). If you love guitar, please listen to this album (at least). He really delivers on so many fronts, chords, scales, tone. The critical comment I have is that Jimmy (and maybe the Sound personnel is to blame) drowns out the melody while he's playing the harmony at times (e.g., St. Stephan). But this guy smokes, like no other I've heard, e.g. Stevie Ray Vaughan, Hendrix, Trey....He is really that awesome! One close listen to 'The Eleven' on this albulm will clearly [at least] show why I make such a bold statement. Future guitarists: Buy any thing Jimmy plays on and take good notes, as far as I can recon., this man is the mecca of guitar performance.
While I drool over Jimmy's playing, the other three players on this album have both chops and soul, they're forces to be reckoned with. Alphonzo (who's a great guy (having (briefly) met him)) can play a bass. And it shows here...The solo following St. Stephan is obvious, but listen for some of his turned down antics. Whether it's the slides on St. Stephan &/or Terrapin or the melody on Morning Dew, this Man is a pro.
As they all are. Rod & T are awesome as well. I've heard some bad reviews on T's choice of tone on the 'Estimated Prophet' track and I vehemently disagree. The tone really suits this song well, T has outguessed his amateur critics on this one.
I am a big Grateful Dead fan. This album appeals to me for reasons other than the Dead. And that is the combination of great song writing (behalf of the Dead) and some of the more amazingly good musicians (you've ever heard) building on their music in an aggresive manner. The two latter qualities are both dramtic departures from the Dead, which I also enjoy, it's a great perspective.
Obviously, I love this albulm. Any one who either likes Jazz Fusion or is an aspiring musician really ought to listen this album (again and again: I'd recommend a daily dose). I have virtually no complaints and hope to find more albulms that strike a chord with me like this one does.
Too much, or not enough, of a good thing.......2001-10-31
"Great Sky Water" has a great flow, with the exception of the jam/"Blues For Allah" that follows a great drum solo by Morganstein. That point in the album makes me immeadiately reach for the "next" button on my CD player.
With few exceptions, this album is excellent and is definately a must in your JID collection.
Not every Grateful Dead cover is worth buying..........2001-10-06
From the initial happy hop-along trills of China Cat Sunflower through the beautifully realized St.Stephen>The Eleven to the conclusion of the spine-chilling Morning Dew, Jazz is Dead never fails to find the musical core of what makes these tunes memorable and beloved. And the superb talent of Herring, Johnson, Lavitz and Morgenstein adds what was sometimes missing from Dead performances - energy, enthusiasm and freshness.
Just as great stories do not suffer from being retold by others than the author, great music does not suffer from being played by new hands in new times. Jazz is Dead shows why this music will survive. Their versions will join the originals as "essential".
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Land of My Fathers: 100 Great Welsh Choir Favourites
Manufacturer: Castle Pulse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009SOFXG Release Date: 2005-08-01 |
Tracks:
- Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (CWM Rhondda) - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
- Land of My Fathers - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
- Dies Irae
- Men of Harlech
- You'll Never Walk Alone
- Cadwyn O Emyn Donau Cymreig: Joanna (Trad./Elfion Wyn)/Crugybar (Trad.
- Old Folks at Home
- Il Liza Jane
- Faust/Soldier's Chorus - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
- Vergine Degli Angeli
- Ballard of Rourke's Drift - Cwt-Y-Collen Choir
- My Hero
- God Bless the Prince of Wales - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
- German Mass/Gloria
- German Mass/Sanctus
- Misbles/Master of the House/On My Own/Drink with Me/Empty Chairs at
- All Through the Night - Caerphilly Make Voice Choir
- Arwelfa
- Invictus
- Softly as I Leave You
Tracks:
- Diolch l'R L
- Hine E Hine (Maori Lullaby)
- Pererin Wyf (Amazing Grace)
- Tribute to the USA: America the Beautiful (Ward/Bates)/God Bless ...
- Memories of Martha
- I Lombardi/The Crusaders' Chorus - Treorchy Male Choir
- Myfanwy - Treorchy Male Choir
- Tales of Hoffman/Barcarolle
- Creation's Hymn
- In the Spirit!
- Shall We Gather at the River
- Nos a Bore
- Very Best Time of Year
- Soon Ah Will Be Done
- Thanks Be to God
- Flower That Shattered the Stone
- Rhys - Treorchy Male Choir
- Where Shall I Be?
- Bywyd y Bugail
- Lord's Prayer
Tracks:
- Ave Maria
- Pearl Fishers/Divine Brahma
- She Was Beautiful (Cavatina) - Treorchy Male Choir
- Cymru Fach
- Nidaros
- Jacob's Ladder - Treorchy Male Choir
- Watching the Wheat
- Pan Ddaw y Saint (When the Saints Go Marching In)
- Misbles/Stars
- Rachie
- Pirates of Penzance/With Cat-Like Tread - Treorchy Male Choir
- There Is a Balm in Gilead
- Rise Up Shepherd and Foller
- My Lord, What a Mornin'
- Bryn Myrddin
- Jesus Christ Superstar/Medley: Jesus Christ Superstar/Hosanna/The Last
- Finnish Forest (Suomen Salossa)
- Nabucco/The Glory of Israel
- Ride the Chariot
- Tydi a Roddaist - Treorchy Male Choir
Tracks:
- Y Nefoedd
- Phantom of the Opera/Think of Me
- Morte Christe (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
- By Babylon's Wave
- I'm Gonna Sing
- Where Could I Go But to the Lord?
- Holy City - Treorchy Male Choir
- Mefistofele: Ave Signor, Degli Angeli
- Senzenina (Zulu Chant)
- That's All I Want from You
- Deep Harmony - Treorchy Male Choir
- Give Me Jesus
- Just a Closer Walk with Thee
- My Wish for You
- Jeptha/Waft Her Angels
- Mose in Egitto/Prayer
- Be Still My Soul (Finlandia Hymn)
- God's Choir in the Sky
- Floral Dance - Treorchy Male Choir
- Smilin' Through
Tracks:
- Calon Lan
- True Love
- Mor Fawr Wyt Ti (How Great Thou Art)
- Aberystwyth
- Comrades in Arms
- Cats/Memory
- They Led My Lord Away
- State Fair/It's a Grand Night for Singing
- When I Fall in Love
- Let's Face the Music and Dance
- Windmills of Your Mind
- How Soon
- Non Nobis Domine
- Rhythm of Life
- Kalinka
- Sound an Alarm
- Neapolitan Trilogy: It's Now or Never (Di Capua/Schroeder/Gold)/Mo ...
- Turandot/Nessun Dorma
- Christus Redemptor
- Ann Evening's Pastorale
Album Details
Choirs Include the Morriston Orpheus Choir, the Pontadrddulais Male Voice Choir, the Caerphilly Male Voice Choir, the Cwrt-y-gollen Choir, the Treorchy Male Choir and the Lucknow Male Voice Choir.
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Collection: Say It With Music (Dlx)
Andr Kostelanetz Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00007L8X4 Release Date: 2003-02-18 |
Tracks:
- Say It With Music Remember Blue Skies
- Top Hat White Tie And Tails How Deep Is The Ocean (How High
- This Is The Army Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning Soft
- Whatll I Do Always The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers
- The Piccolino Cheek To Cheek
- White Christmas
- The Girl That I Marry Say It Isnt So Mandy
- Give Me Your Tired Your Poor God Bless America
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Yesterdays
- Ive Told Every Little Star The Song Is You
- The Night Was Made For Love She Didnt Say Yes All The Things
- Look For The Silver Lining They Didnt Believe Me Long Ago (A
- I Dream Too Much The Jockey On The Carrousel
- Why Was I Born The Way You Look Tonight Who
- Make Believe Bill
- Why Do I Love You You Are Love Ol Man River
- Fascinatin Rhythm
- Mine
- The Man I Love
- Embraceable You Soon
- I Got Rhythm
- Bess Oh Wheres My Bess
- S Wonderful
- Maybe
- Someone To Watch Over Me Oh Lady Be Good
- Embraceable You
- Strike Up The Band
- Begin The Beguine
- All Through The Night
- I Concentrate On You
- I Love You
- Night And Day
- In The Still Of The Night
- Ive Got You Under My Skin
- Blow Gabriel Blow
- Just One Of Those Things (Bonus Track)
- Hallelujah Time On My Hands
- Tea For Two
- Carioca
- Without A Song
- More Than You Know
- Orchids In The Moonlight
- Sometimes Im Happy I Know That You Know
- Through The Years Drums In My Heart
- Malaguena
- La Cumparsita
- Mexicana Medley
- Yours (Quiereme Mucho)
- Siboney
- Caminito
- Adios
- No Taboleiro De Bahiana
- The Moon Of Manakoora
- Lotus Land
- Kashmiri Song
- Jamaican Rhumba
- Flamingo
- Poinciana (Song Of The Tree)
- Andalucia
- Sweet Leilani (Bonus Track)
- Frenesi (Cancion Tropical) (Bonus Track)
- Show Boat
- South Pacific
- Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
- An American In Paris
- Porgy And Bess
Album Description
The multi-faceted Andre Kostelanetz left his mark on the music world as an acclaimed conductor/arranger/accompanist. His most notable contribution is the creation of the Easy Listening genre, done by bridging the gap between Classical and Pop music. Highlights on this 6 CD box set include Irving Berlin's 'Cheek To Cheek', George Gershwin's 'The Man I Love' and Jerome Kern's 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'. Includes 3 bonus tracks 'Just One Of Those Things' (Cole Porter), 'Sweet Leilani' (from Waikiki Wedding) & 'Frenesi' (Cancion Tropical). Standard jewel cases housed in a deluxe wooden box w/hinged lid (approx. 6 x 5''). Collectables. 2003.Rap Music:
- Greetings from Timbuk 3
- Guest Room
- Heliocentric [Import]
- Home Is in My Head [Original recording remastered] [Import]
- Hootie & The Blowfish
- I Have Always Been Here Before: The Roky Erickson Anthology
- Jacksonville City Nights [Import]
- King of the Beach [Import]
- La Mia Vita Violenta
- Live in San Francisco [Live]
Recommended Music:
Music: Love Affairs of the Seventies
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants [Import]
That Was Then, This Is Now, Vol. 2 [Explicit Lyrics]
The 23 Constellations of Joan Miró