| 1. Chariots Of Silk | |||
| 2. 'pon A Hill | |||
| 3. Seal Of Seasons | |||
| 4. Throat Of Winter | |||
| 5. Cat Black (The Wizard's Hat) | |||
| 6. Stones For Avalon | |||
| 7. She Was Born To Be A Unicorn | |||
| 8. Like A White Estar Tangled And Far Tulip That's What You Are | |||
| 9. Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles | |||
| 10. Eveningsof Damask | |||
| 11. Sea Beasts | |||
| 12. Iscariot | |||
| 13. Nijinsky Hind | |||
| 14. Pilgrim's Tale | |||
| 15. Misty Coast Of Albany | |||
| 16. Romany Soup | |||
| 17. Pewter Suitor (Single Version) (Bonus Track) | |||
| 18. King Of The Rumbling Spires (Single Version) (Bonus Track) | |||
| 19. Do You Remember (Single Version) (Bonus Track) | |||
| 20. 'pon A Hill (Take 1) (Bonus Track) | |||
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Editorial Reviews
Pre-glam rock era T. Rex (then Tyrannosaurus Rex) re-issue their early albums including this, 'Unicorn'. Considered a cornerstone of the 60s British Underground along with The Soft Machine, Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, Cream, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, this expanded edition includes original artwork, lyrics, sleevenotes by Marc Bolan biographer Mark Paytress, rare photographs by Peter Sanders, and bonus tracks with stereo recordings and outtakes. First pressings come with a slipcase. Universal. 2004.
Unicorn,Tyrannosaurus Rex,Universal Int'l,Album Rock,British Folk-Rock,British Psychedelia,Glam Rock,Hard Rock,Pop,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Proto-Punk,Psychedelic,Rock,Rock/Pop
Unicorn [Original recording remastered] [Import]
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Das Letzte Einhorn (The Last Unicorn)
Jimmy Webb , and America Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000071IL Release Date: 1994-09-07 |
Tracks:
- The Last Unicorn
- Man's Road
- In The Sea
- Now That I'm A Woman
- That's All I've Got To Say
- The Last Unicorn Part 2
- Forest Awakens
- Red Soup
- Red Bull Attacks
- The Cat
- The Tree
- Haggard's Unicorns
- Bull-Unicorn-Woman
- Unicorns In The Sea
- Unicorn And Lear
Album Description
Soundtrack to the 1982 Rankin/ Bass children's film, performed by America and compoosed & arranged by Jimmy Webb.Contains 15 tracks, including 'The Last Unicorn', 'Man's Road', 'In The Sea' and 'Now That I'm A Woman'. Virgin release.Album Details
The music which accompanies the 1982 film the 'Last Unicorn' was composed by Jimmy Webb ('MacArthur Park', 'The Highwayman') & performed by America. Features 15 tracks from the original music score.Customer Reviews:
The Last Unicorn.......2007-05-19
Soundtrack, The Last Unicorn.......2007-02-20
Beautiful and Innocent...........2007-01-10
Eat your heart out Disney- this is what a real animated film should be like.
Beautiful soundtrack!.......2007-01-10
Unicorn Music.......2007-01-04
As for the album being in a language only half of us will truly understand? No worries, the songs are in English, and if you really want to know what the back cover says, it's easy to find the movie and get the production notes, especially with the movie now on DVD. For that matter, the song titles on the back are also in English, whihc is odd given that the rest of the casing is in German....
All in all, I enjoy this CD. I have the original flim, but it was getting difficult to keep fast forwarding and rewinding becuase I didn't want to watch the whole flim, just listen to "Man's Road" or "In the Sea". Now that I have uploaded this on my Ipod--something I needed the CD for, cause you aren't going to find the songs anywhere on Itunes Music Store--I can listen to whatever song I want without fiddling with my VCR. The movie has always and will always be a favorite--and the music plays a large part of why--music I now have. (The other half of why is becuase I'm a unicorn lover.)
And that's all I have to say.
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Codex Faenza: Instrumental Music of the Early 15th Century
Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000009OM1 Release Date: 1998-07-28 |
Tracks:
- Biance Flour (Codex Faenza)
- Untitled (Codex Faenza)
- Non Avra Ma Pieta Questa Mia Donna
- Non Ara May Pieta Questa Mia Dona (Codex Faenza)
- Hont, Paour, Doubtance
- Hont Paur (Codex Faenza)
- Le Ior (Codex Faenza)
- Bel Fiore Danca (Codex Faenza)
- Aquil' Altera, Ferma/Creatura Gentil/Uccel' Di Dio
- Aquila Altera (Codex Faenza)
- Untitled (Codex Faenza)
- Aspire Refus (Codex Faenza)
- Elas Mon Cuer (Codex Faenza)
- J'Ay Grant Desespoir De Ma Vie
- Jay Grant Espoir (Codex Faenza)
- Kyrie: Cunctipotens Genitor Deus
- Ave Maris Stella
Customer Reviews:
An academic exercise well worth studying.......2006-03-12
That's where the "Codex Faenza" comes in. This tome was an early 15th century book of instrumental arrangements of 14th century music. The Unicorn Ensemble performs several works from the Codex Faenza, sometimes preceding the instrumental version with the original vocal arrangement for comparison. The last two tracks, the anonymous compositions "Kyrie" and "Ave maris stella," feature alternating sections of plainchant and organ music.
In many cases, the busy melodies gain something in the translation. The top lines have an improvisatory quality that can seem odd when sung, but sound more natural when played instrumentally. The Unicorn Ensemble has mastered late medieval/early Renaissance instrumentation, and their performances effectively evoke the spirit of past times.
I was somewhat critical of The Unicorn Ensemble's version of Dufay's "Chansons" for making Guillaume Dufay's music sound more conservative than it really was. Here, the group does the opposite: they update the sound of Ars Nova composers and demonstrate how their achievements foreshadowed the continued musical advances of the early Renaissance. It's an academic exercise in many ways, but one well worth studying.
Amazing stuff!.......2005-06-04
This is just the sort of CD that reinforces the view that Naxos is above all a serious record label of high quality. This would be worth buying even if it cost three times the price.
Essential to any early music collection.......2003-09-04
If you like the quick, lively medieval tunes, then this album may not be your cup of tea. However, I don't think any early music collection is complete without this, and I found that even slower medieval tunes have their virtues, particularly when performed by the always impressive Ensemble Unicorn. Another great album, same incredibly low price as always from the Naxos label, and the same top-notch skill I've come to expect from the Ensemble Unicorn.
the Unicorn ensamble playing is an insperasion 4 the soul........2001-09-24
a delight 4 the ears of any early music lover.
i would have paid mutch more to buy it.
buy it.
take a trip to nature and inhale this beutifull music.
love u unicorn, glad i got ur cd.
peace and love from exotic israel.
another glorious entry.......2000-12-13
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The Black Madonna
Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000007N63 Release Date: 1998-05-26 |
Tracks:
- Cuncti simus concanentes
- Quant voi la flor novele
- A Madre do que a bestia
- Amours, ou trop tart me sui pris
- Quant ay lomon consirat
- Mariam, matrem Virginem
- O Virgo splendens
- Tanto son da groriosa
- Comencerai a fere un lai
- Cantiga de Santa Maria No.77-119
- O Maria, maris stella
- Los set gotxs
Customer Reviews:
Bursting with Visceral Life and Earthy Joy!.......2007-02-16
Unexpected delight.......2006-08-29
Would be Worth Buying at Three Times the Price.......2006-02-19
This CD is exemplary in every possible way. The liner notes written by Michael Posch himself are superb. Furthermore, the recorded sound quality is pretty much audiophile grade and runs rings around those produced by major record labels for the fraction of the price. The music making is beautiful, evocative and fascinating with all performances having the intensity and brilliance you can always count on from this superb ensemble.
Very highly recommended.
Here's my two cents.......2006-02-10
a window on another world.......2005-12-05
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On the Way to Bethlehem (Music of the Medieval Pilgrim)
Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000144X Release Date: 1996-03-26 |
Tracks:
- Dinaresade
- Edi be thu, Heven-Queene
- Nevestinko oro
- Beata progenies
- Mari stanko
- Sei willekommen Herre Christ
- Bog se rodi va Betleme
- Koleda na Bozic
- Kod Betlehema
- Koleda na Bozic
- Angelus ad virginem
- D
- Quinte Estampie real
- Urbs Beata Ierusalem
- Mevl
Customer Reviews:
MUSIC OF THE MEDIEVAL PILGRIM.......2007-06-11
Exotic, exciting and fun!.......2002-11-29
Exotic jams.......2001-02-27
Instead, the record wishes to envisage a journey of mediæval pilgrims, beginning in Western Europe, and moving through the Balkans towards the Holy Land. As such, the disk contains a mixture of Western European, Balkan, and Islamic melodies.
The strength of Ensemble Unicorn and Oni Wytars is their ability to use early music as the basis for extended jam sessions. This recording is framed by two such jams, each more than twelve minutes in length, the opening -Dinaresade- and the closing -Mevlana-. Based on Middle Eastern themes, these are excellent performances, rich in atmosphere. Fans of contemporary groups who make use of similar material, from Loreena McKennitt to Dead can Dance, may find this record interesting, and well worth the Naxos price.
FWIW, Ensemble Unicorn and Oni Wytars also collaborate on the -Black Madonna- recording, another Naxos release I can highly recommend.
I WANT MORE!.......1999-06-08
Too cool to be considered classical and definitely not Xmas........1999-01-12
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Song of the Unicorn
Manufacturer: Children's Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00001SIBJ Release Date: 1999-09-21 |
Tracks:
- Once Upon a Time (Lauda)
- Procession (Danse Royale)
- Travelling (Early One Morning)
- By the River (Gibbons-The Silver Swan)
- At the Monastery (Gregorian Chant)
- In the Dormitory (Riddle Lullaby)
- In the Village (Summer Is Icumen In)
- Meeting Merlin (Celtic Harp)
- Cave Dance (Baile Cervantino)
- The Birth Of Music (Sound Effects, Instruments)
- The Future Of Music (Chaconne On Greensleeves, Bach, Mozart)
- Beethoven and the Unicorn's Song
- Meeting King Arthur (Festivities, Chanson A La Vierge)
- Galloping Horse (English Dance)
- The Lake (Tallis-Audivi Vocem)
- The Miracle Of the Feathers (Western Wind Into Unicorn's Song)
- The Boat (Shepherds, Calm Your Flocks)
- Arriving In Avalon (Psaltery)
- Court Dance (Trotto)
- Morgan (Pilgrim's Journey)
- Meeting the Unicorns (Sir John, His Alman)
- In the Grove (Danzon)
- Peace (Sweelick-Mon Dieu, J'ai En Toy)
- The Storm (Ghaetta)
- Freedom (Celtic-style Tune)
- Conclusion (Amen)
Product Description
GENERAL FEATURES: When a young queen falls mysteriously ill, her children are sent deep into the forest in search of her only cure: the legendary unicorn. The great magician Merlin helps them on their quest. With riddles and the unicorn's song, the children travel to the magical isle of Avalon. There they must decide what can truly cure their mother -- King Arthur's powerful sister, Morgan-le-Fay, or the healing touch of the unicorn. Features more than two dozen excerpts of pre-Baroque music, including traditional English songs like Greensleeves and Early One Morning, Gregorian Chant, Celtic songs, wild Medieval dances plus a journey into the future of music with Bach, Beethoven and beyond. Approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for ages 5-12. Educational entertainment for all ages.Customer Reviews:
great music & story.......2007-02-25
they are great!!!
my kids (6, 5, & 2) actually ask to listen to them! ~ and i enjoy them, too.
The Best!!!!!.......2005-10-18
I listen to it over and over and over again!
It's simply beautiful!
It deserves more then 5 stars!!!
It's simply amazing...so magesticly made.
I certianly say that this is worth buying!
The music is amazing.Everything is.So peaceful.If you are a horse lover or a fantasy lover its worth buying also.
God Bless
Simply Beautiful.......2005-10-15
My kids can not get enough of this CD.......2004-10-30
NOT just for music students or gifted children.......2002-07-16
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The Lady and the Unicorn
John Renbourn Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000000E9F Release Date: 1992-05-01 |
Tracks:
- Trotto/Saltarello
- Lamento Di Tristan/La Rotta
- Veri Floris/Triple Ballade
- Bransle Gay/Bransle De Bourgogne
- Alman/Melancholy Galliard
- Sarabande
- The Lady & The Unicorn
- My Johnny Was A Shoemaker/Westron Wynde/Scarborough Fair
Customer Reviews:
John Renbourn is the man, man.......2007-01-16
READ THIS.......2004-02-27
Beautiful.......2002-05-21
unique for its time.......2001-01-21
Music That Endures.......2000-07-01
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Buy Our Intention; We'll Buy You a Unicorn
Kaddisfly Manufacturer: Hopeless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007KIGB8 Release Date: 2005-03-08 |
Tracks:
- La Primera Natural Disaster
- A Message To The Flat Earth Society
- The Calm Of Calamity
- Crimson Solitude
- Eres Tremulent
- New Moon Over Swift Water
- Let Weight Be Measured By Merit
- Akira
- For The Ejection Of Rest; They'll Dance
- Osmosis In C
- What Comes Of Honesty
- Five Tears From A Carpenter's Eye For Detail
- Buy Our Intention; We'll Buy You A Unicorn
- Set Sail The Prairie
- Horses Galloping On Sail Boats
Album Description
BUY OUR INTENTION; WE'LL BUY YOU A UNICORN is the heavily anticipated follow-up to the 2003 independent release of Did You Know People Can Fly? and marks the auspicious debut of KADDISFLY on Hopeless Records. The album is a distinct evolution of the band's art: intelligent, passionate and engaging. "Once you listen to KADDISFLY, experience their live show, and see their artwork, it is clear that the band has their own vision rooted in authentic creativity and experience," says Louis Posen, Founder and President of Hopeless Records. "We feel you will be challenged, inspired and moved by their genuine unique view of music and art. Don't let this scare you...if you like punk, indie rock, metal, jam bands, jazz and more...you will love them." The band also just finished filming the video for "New Moon Over Swift Water" which is scheduled for release in this spring. The band-directed clip features high concept haunting imagery, a vivid performance and sub-titles.Customer Reviews:
A solid release!.......2006-08-12
This is what art is really about.......2006-04-29
The most important aspect, I believe, there is to Kaddisfly, is the aspect of their messages. The lyrics contain messages that have been removed from our society and need very much to be reintroduced. There are messages of love, peace, understanding, forgiveness, and happiness saturating the songs on this album. I truly believe that these messages need to be exposed to the world and who better than Kaddisfly to do it?
Five Stars means a lot..........2006-03-06
Great Album, best in my collection!.......2006-02-06
So flippin' good!.......2005-11-26
Peace,
Ty
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Alfonso X "El Sabio": Cantigas de Santa Maria
Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000144Y Release Date: 1995-07-18 |
Tracks:
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Prologo
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Por nos de dulta tirar
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Instrumental
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Quen serve Santa Maria
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Rosa das rosas
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Que por al non devess
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Entre Av'e Eva
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Instrumental
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Virgen, madre gloriosa
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Instrumental
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: A Virgen, que de Deus madre
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Aquel que de volontade
- The Cantigas De Santa Maria: Epilogo
Customer Reviews:
One of the Gems of the Naxos Catalog.......2005-12-26
As usual with Ensemble Unicorn recordings the sound quality puts that of many a major recording to utter shame. To be able to buy an audiophile grade recording at this represents a rediculous bargain indeed. That said, it is for the music you should buy this highly recommendable CD and one of the gems of the Naxos catalogue.
Beatiful religious music well performed.......2002-12-06
This CD contains only a few of the over 300 songs that were complied and offers a wide variety of musical styles which are exuberantly played by the Ensemble Unicorn---which has recorded many Early Music CDs for Naxos.
As usual the Naxos program notes are excellent and offer a novice listener a better understanding of the music and the time it was composed.
In the CDs which were compiled earlier in their history, Naxos does not include the words to vocal pieces. It would be better if the words were included, but I think the performance itself deserves a top rating,
Typically good recording by Unicorn.......2001-08-29
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Unicorn
Tyrannosaurus Rex Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002LU976 Release Date: 2004-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Chariots Of Silk
- 'pon A Hill
- Seal Of Seasons
- Throat Of Winter
- Cat Black (The Wizard's Hat)
- Stones For Avalon
- She Was Born To Be A Unicorn
- Like A White Estar Tangled And Far Tulip That's What You Are
- Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles
- Eveningsof Damask
- Sea Beasts
- Iscariot
- Nijinsky Hind
- Pilgrim's Tale
- Misty Coast Of Albany
- Romany Soup
- Pewter Suitor (Single Version) (Bonus Track)
- King Of The Rumbling Spires (Single Version) (Bonus Track)
- Do You Remember (Single Version) (Bonus Track)
- 'pon A Hill (Take 1) (Bonus Track)
- Seal Of Seasons (Take 1) (Bonus Track)
- Throat Of Winter (Take 1) (Bonus Track)
- She Was Born To Be My Unicon (Take 1) (Bonus Track)
- Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles (Take 1) (Bonus Track)
- Evenings Of Damask (Take 5) (Bonus Track)
- Iscariot (Take 3 ) (Bonus Track)
- Misty Coast Of Albany (Take 1) (Bonus Track)
- Romany Soup (Take 2) (Bonus Track)
- Pewter Suitor (Take 1) (Bonus Track)
- King Of The Rumbling Spires (Take 7) (Bonus Track)
- Do You Remember (Take 3) (Bonus Track)
Album Description
Pre-glam rock era T. Rex (then Tyrannosaurus Rex) re-issue their early albums including this, 'Unicorn'. Considered a cornerstone of the 60s British Underground along with The Soft Machine, Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, Cream, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, this expanded edition includes original artwork, lyrics, sleevenotes by Marc Bolan biographer Mark Paytress, rare photographs by Peter Sanders, and bonus tracks with stereo recordings and outtakes. First pressings come with a slipcase. Universal. 2004.Album Details
The Classic Third Tyrannosaurus Rex Album from 1969 Has Been Digitally Remastered and Now Comes Complete with 15 Bonus Tracks. Enhanced Packaging Includes Restored Original Artwork, Sleevenotes by Mark Paytress and Rare Photographs by Peter Sanders.Customer Reviews:
Fab flocks of FOLKnotes float inna FREAK out folly.......2007-01-27
Extinct monster sings of fabled creature of myth.......2006-11-30
Given that the duo had released two albums within the last twelve months, all written by Marc Bolan, the quality of the songs on Unicorn was remarkably strong, showing his considerable development as a writer, lyrically and musically, and fully utilising the flexible creativity of his musical partner Steve Took. Not anyway given to self-doubt, Marc Bolan must have been particularly confident at the outset of the sessions, and was therefore severely challenged by the commercial failure of Pewtor Suitor.
He met the challenge during the sessions, which lasted until 2nd February 1969, by experimenting with more instruments and multi-track overdubs, with the help of regular producer Tony Visconti and engineers Malcolm Toft and Rob Cabel, to create a much more complex panoply of chromatic sounds that incorporated Spectorish reverb and percussion. If not exactly a Wall Of Sound, they brilliantly complemented the beautiful idiosyncrasy of the songs. Marc added harmonium, lip organ and fonofidels to his repertoire, while Steve additionally supplied bass guitar, piano, drumkit and pixiepipe. Tony Visconti added some piano to Catblack. The result was a worthy 16-track successor to My People and Prophets and reversed their commercial decline by making a very healthy showing in the album charts.
The bonus tracks begin with Pewtor Suitor (in stereo) and show the way forward with the next single, not taken from Unicorn but freshly recorded in April 1969: King Of The Rumbling Spires/Do You Remember. This represented a quantum leap with electric guitars, Woolworth's organ and full drums in evidence. The remaining tracks are early takes of the songs from Unicorn and an early version of Do You Remember featuring as far as I know the only lead vocal that Steve Took recorded with Tyrannosaurus Rex. His enunciation is clearer than Marc's and allays a worry I have had for 35 years about one of the words in the lyric when he sings "Her face was like a coat to me".
where have you been all my life?.......2006-02-06
And what a product it is. While most people first became aware of Bolan's talents with the success of his glam-rock persona and single releases under the banner of T-Rex, this strange but gripping work stands as a minor masterpiece. The strangeness, and certainly the explanation for its stealth existance over the decades, traces back to the lyrical content of the compositions. Bolan brings a Tolkien-like consciousness to the whole affair, presenting a fantasy world of images featuring chariots, kegs of dew, silent scriptures, a shell of foam, bluebells in hearts, sky-blue teeth, starbrowed brothers, a chalcedony bed, a muse on life's lawn, a thunderbolt suit, and Silver Satyrs, just to name a few. While at once seemingly a Dada-redeux, one can't help but to suspect that, in Bolan's mind, perhaps all of this has some underlying meaning. He sings as though he does, though the delivery of these perplexing lyrics is similarly strained. He frequently slurs or warbles the lyrics in that unmistakable, faltering Donovan Leitch style, making them difficult to understand in more ways than one. Of course the lyrics produce an atmosphere of mystery and a dragons and dungeons, Camelot, and Nostradomas mystique as well, and that is very much in character with the sonic texture of the songs. There are at times strange sound effects, such as the sounds of birds, and perchance gnomes serving as bookends for the halting 'Pon a Hill', or the curious sounds accompanying the marching melody in 'She Was Born To Be My Unicorn'. Despite the strangeness, none of this is at all offensive. In fact, one must suspect that this was the feel Bolan and Took were reaching for, as it permeates each and every track.
What you won't be able to get away from on 'Unicorn' are the often breathtaking, wonderfully complex and varied melodies the duo produce. My favorites are the memorably mystic sound of 'Warlord of the Royal Crocodiles', the fun and catchy ' The Misty Coast of Albany', and the first three bonus tracks, the bright and lively 'Pewter Suitor', and 'King of the Rumbling Spires' and 'Do You Remember', both of which feature fuzzy, pumping electric guitars and bass, bringing to mind the sound Bolan was moving towards for 'Electric Warrior' in 1971. The first five tracks on 'Unicorn' feature highly engaging melodies, which become even more engaging with each listen. The lyrics are at times stunning as well, such as "Just like a prancer, a gypsy dancer..." from 'The Seal of Seasons'. The weaker tracks, and that is certainly a relative term, and only perceived as such because they are less memorable and distinguished than the others, would be 'Stones For Avalon', 'The Pilgrim's Tale', and 'Romany Soup'. On the latter track, UK DJ John Peel delivers a several minute spoken-word introduction that is every bit as mysterious as each and every song on 'Unicorn'.
On the upside, if there is anything you don't like on 'Unicorn', it is likely to pass quickly. As Bolan doesn't allow himself to be restrained lyrically, he doesn't aim to present any of his compositions in a Top 40, AM radio format. The shortest track is 'Pon a Hill' at 1:14, and the longest 'Romany Soup' at 5:39, but several minutes of that consists of Peel's soliloquy. Five songs from the original vinyl album run under two minutes, and again, don't expect verses/chorus/bridge/chorus/verses/chorus. There's organization, but each track has a mind of its own.
So what we have here is pure art-rock. Many of the songs possess captivating melodies, exquisite musicianship, and the type of experimentation, sincerity, and thoughtfulness that was suppose to epitomize music of the 1960's, but so often didn't. While the overall feel of the album is optimistic and light, some slower, darker, sad and even brooding fare can be found on tracks such as 'Like a White Star...' and 'Evening of Damask'. 'Unicorn' was originally released with 16 tracks, but this remaster adds three new tracks (#17-19), alternates of each new track, and alternate versions of nine songs from the original sixteen. Most of these versions are more stripped-down, especially of sound effects, but otherwise pretty similar to the originals. The imported package comes nicely illustrated with lyrics (yeah!), informative liner notes, numerous photographs and displays of other memorabilia, and if you have a use for it, an outer cardboard sleeve. It's the real ticket, and a handsome find for a lover of the best in 1960's music.
Stunning work the like of which has not been heard since.......2005-03-14
as "Electric Warrior" and "The Slider" combined, recorded with an all-acoustic wall of sound production that has to be heard to be believed.
Lyrically, the Tolkein fantasy influence remained strong but Bolan's sense of wordplay was reaching Shakespearian heights--if this sounds exaggerated, simply read the lyric sheet and marvel at lines such as "the skull of jade was pearl inlaid, the silks skin-spun, repelled the sun" or "Nijinsky hind is a wisp of our world through the heart's eye, a likeness in flesh of the magic contained in a pearl's shell..", all sung in a magnificent soft-focus slur that sounds at first listen like an utterly foreign tongue.
The fabled Spector-ish production values utilize just about every acoustic instrument imaginable, including guitars, pianos, organs, bongoes, talking drums, pixiephone, gong, drums, bass,
claves, fonofiddle and harmonica, treated at times with vast amounts of reverb ("Chariots Of Silk", "Catblack") for a grand,
ethereal sound; a song like "She Was Born To Be My Unicorn" almost seems to float with a liquid momentum. Most importantly, however, every track is melodically rich, with eminently hummable verses and uplifting choruses that can sound royally majestic ("Chariots Of Silk"), poignantly lilting ("Seal Of Seasons") or foreboding ("Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles") with ease, dispelling the occassional monotony that had plagued the first two releases. With its combination of accessible song craftsmanship and highly quirky vocals and production, "Unicorn" allows Bolan's personality to burn through with a grace and heart-melting passion which makes it one of the most underrated and overlooked masterpieces in rock, albeit with a strong cult following (its #12 UK chart placing was also the highest the duo would achieve).
Long, long overdue for a proper remastering treatment, this edition finally addresses that imbalance with restored artwork, lyrics, remastered sound and fifteen bonus tracks including non-LP singles from the period. While the sound is perfect--far superior to any previous CD versions bar the "Best Of Tyrannosaurus Rex" comp from a few years back--the artwork is not entirely complete, as the original gatefold with its lovely drawing depicting two unicorn heads is absent. The bonus tracks are highly welcome, with some veering pretty close to the released versions (some, such as "Throat Of Winter" and "Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles, sound like slightly stripped-down early takes) while others offer fascinating deviations, such as Took's vocal turn on the single b-side "Do You Remember". Overall, the CD is highly essential, probably the first CD version of the album truly worth purchasing, as Tyrannosaurus Rex get the deluxe treatment they have always deserved.
Like A White Star.......2005-01-21
.Wow it was the 70s...
From A Chariots of Silk to Romany Soup ...Marc and Steve take you on a Journey...a blessed trip...two beautful people taken before their time ..dazzle dawn man...you make us smile..just slip it on the cd..breathe .relax..and take a trip to the Misty Coast Of Albany..and Thank The Gods who gave us Steve Porter /Mark Feld/The Bolan Childe ...
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Rewired - The Electric Collection
Daryl Stuermer Manufacturer: Unicorn Digital Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000K2VNJA Release Date: 2006-11-14 |
Tracks:
- Yin Yang Boogie
- Road Warrior
- Determined
- Deadline
- American Fields
- Morning Train
- Wherever You Are
- Highland Hip Hop
- Transatlantic
- The Least You Can Do
Product Description
Daryl Stuermer s new CD Rewired - the Electric Collection signals a renaissance and vital shift in musical direction for the Genesis/Phil Collins guitarist. Stuermer, formerly with fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty (1975-1978) and Genesis (1978-1992) as well as an essential part of Phil Collins' band since 1982, has chosen a collection representing aggressive, edgy, guitar centric compositions. Rewired is an opportunity for electric guitar to take the spotlight. Newly edited and completely re-mastered, Rewired is a must-have for anyone interested in the artist s remarkable career. File under: guitar heavy rock/jazz.Album Details
This Recording Represents Daryl's Personal Favourites Selected from Back Catalogue of Urban Island Releases. Daryl Stuermer's CD "Rewired: The Electric Collection" Signals a Renaissance and Vital Shift in Musical Direction for the Genesis/Phil Collins Guitarist. Stuermer, Formerly with Fusion Violinist Jean-luc Ponty (1975-1978) and Genesis (1978-1992) as Well as an Essential Part of Phil Collins' Band Since 1982, Has Chosen a Collection Representing Aggressive, Edgy, Guitar Centric Compositions. "Rewired" is an Opportunity for Electric Guitar to Take the Spotlight. Newly Edited and Completely Re-mastered, "Rewired" is a Must-have for Anyone Interested in the Artist's Remarkable Career.Rap Music:
- Us
- Waiting for a Miracle [Import]
- Waltham (CD & Bonus DVD)
- Within Our House [Live] [Import]
- Yes I Am
- Yourself Or Someone Like You (+ Bonus Live CD) [Import]
- 2ge+her: Again
- 90125
- Ain't Gonna Lie
- Alive in an Ultra World
Recommended Music:
Marco Lazzara ~ Bellini - Arias
Music: Last True Family Man [Import]
Music from The O.C.: Mix 1 [Enhanced] [Soundtrack]
I'm Bigger Than You [Explicit Lyrics]
Meditation: Releasing Fear & Resentment
Little Rhymes Pt.2 [CD-single] [Import]
link-web.net Track Listings: 20th & 21st Century Piano Sonatas