Run to Be Born

Product Description
* Debut album from Walter Schreifels newest project. After being a part of such hardcore heavyweights as Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today and Quicksand, Walter later formed the more melodic Rival Schools. You can see that he cannot be pigeon-holed. This is certainly his most poppy outting so far, a life-long musician at the peak of his songwriting prowess.

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Run to Be Born

Average customer rating:

Solid Album
Different that Quicksand but can Walter write pop songs!
good but not the best
Firm grasp
It took a couple of times

Run to Be Born
Walking Concert
Manufacturer: Some Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0002LE9JU
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

What's Your New Thing?
Aluminium
But You Know...Its True
Run To Be Born
Studio Space
Girls In The Field
The Animals
Audrey
What Does Your Heart Say?
Hands Up!
Mustang Ford
Calypso Slide
A Lot To Expect
Ok

Album Description

* Debut album from Walter Schreifels newest project. After being a part of such hardcore heavyweights as Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today and Quicksand, Walter later formed the more melodic Rival Schools. You can see that he cannot be pigeon-holed. This is certainly his most poppy outting so far, a life-long musician at the peak of his songwriting prowess.

Customer Reviews:

Solid Album.......2005-06-23

I loved Quicksand. It was alive like nothing I had heard till then. The guitar, the way each instrument meshed, moved and built tension was remarkable. There were no epiphanies here but a good album nonetheless. The way Walter's voice dives into and out of the guitar kept me interested. I enjoyed the variety of songs and post-punk/pop vibe on this album. "Hands Up", "Run to be Born" and "What's Your New Thing" really stood out.

Different that Quicksand but can Walter write pop songs!.......2005-06-10

Walter Schreifels is proving to be a hard nut to crack. His 1989 album with Gorilla Biscuits is still a hardcore reference point and Quicksand needs no introduction for the number of bands who have tried to copy Manic Compression. Then he opens up and lets us in with his amazing United By Fate album as Rival Schools. Now we have this Walking Concert thing. Yes, it is a new band and if you are a Schreifels junky then let me prepare you. This ain't no Quicksand, Rival Schools and definitely not a Gorilla Biscuits. Walking Concert is a pop album. Not post-pop, post-rock, post-punk but pop proper. There are a few times where you hear a Pavement-esque sound like on "Audrey" or "Hands Up". Walter is a much better singer than Malkmus has ever been. "The Animals" really reveals a similarity to Canadian pop-smith Sam Roberts. There are times where you might even recall the Flaming Lips. But rest assured Walter and the rest of Walking Concert have their own sound. These are well crafted pop tunes that don't grate at all. There isn't even a nod to Schreifels past on the entire album. A left curve that provides a home run.
Sadly, as almost happen to me, Walking Concert has met with little notice. This is one of the finest pop albums this year, filled with catchy hooks and some beautiful and amazing musicianship and songwriting. Run, don't walk, to find this album. It will be definitely worth your time and money.

good but not the best.......2005-04-24

I saw these guys live in concert last night. They were pretty good. Interesting songs titles and good music. I especially like the bassist. He had great bass lines and the energy of the band was overall good. Good. But not the best. They are just an average band from New york but I wish them luck.

Firm grasp .......2005-03-09

I know nothing about Walter's previous bands. I mean NOTHING! Meet Mr. Clueless. Maybe that helped since I had no expecations when a friend handed me this recording. All I can say is that it's one heck of a good rock project. The vocals remind me of Sondre Lerche, but the whole affair rocks along with catchy punch. Strongly suggested for people who are into bands like the New Pornographers... basic rock that is anything but bland.

It took a couple of times.......2005-03-04

I'll admit that only after a couple of listens I kinda said 'eh, it's ok'. However, the more and more I listend to it and came to the realization that Walter is not going to try to re-create Quicksand or Rival Schools (I'm aware of his other contributions to Youth of Today and Gorrilla Biscuits but that was a different style all together) I can't seem to get the CD out of my player. Again, Walter has put together a talented supporting band.
Last night I had the opportunity to see them live at The Saint in Asbury, NJ and was very impressed. They played some tunes that aren't available on Run To Be Born CD and I was blown away by them. I was also fortunate to talk to Walter, cool guy btw, after the show and he said that they were going to work on some new stuff this summer. Hopefully a follow up to RTBB. God knows I waited along time for a follow up to Rival Schools(Which never came).

Average customer rating:

great, great!!!
ALL THE MUSIC YOU EVER NEED!!

Sacred Music Complete
Purcell , King , and Kings Consort
Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Classical | Imports | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00006RHQJ
Release Date: 2002-12-10

Customer Reviews:

great, great!!!.......2006-12-05

This is the way ,I think, Purcell should sound. No pomp and surcomstance but only great music.

ALL THE MUSIC YOU EVER NEED!!.......2003-05-23

This boxed set is by far one of the best purchases I have ever made. As a Purcell freak, this hits every button I have. The cast of characters include the inequitable Robert King, New College Choir, Bowman, and a host of other venerable persons. Likewise the attention to period performance of these works makes it an essential addition to the library of any serious anglophile/Musicologist etc. Now if only the Britten Realizations of all Purcell's songs could be recorded alongside the originals! You will Love this set!

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The right singer for the right music
wonderful

Songs of Alec Wilder

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00004Y6UX
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

The Lake Isle Of Innisfree
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The Rose On The Wind
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Spring
Margaret
Easter 1916
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Definition
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Blackberry Winter/The Echoes Of My Life
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Don't Deny
The Winter Of My Discontent
Remember My Child/A Child Is Born
The Wrong Blues/The Lady Sings The Blues
Moon And Sand
While We're Young/I'll Be Around

Customer Reviews:

The right singer for the right music.......2002-12-21

I love music like this that straddles the border between classical and pop or jazz. I had never heard of Valerie Errante before, but she has a perfect voice both for the more classical pieces at the beginning of the CD and the jazzier pieces at the end. She is one of those rare singers (Dawn Upshaw is another) who seems equally comfortable with both styles. If you don't already own a recording of "Blackberry Winter," it's one of those rare songs which can genuinely be said to be worth the price of the entire CD. Wilder reminds me in some ways of another composer who deserves a wider hearing--Ricky Ian Gordon. Hopefully this CD will help bring this composer the attention he deserves.

wonderful.......2002-10-22

Wonderful voice makes this a fun CD to listen to on any occaision. You won't be disappointed.

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