Tuscany [Import]

Product Description
2001 studio album and first since 1983, featuring original members Annie Haslam, Michael Dunford & Mickey Simmonds. Progressive/symphonic rock harking back to halcyon mid-1970s.

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Tuscany [Import]

Average customer rating: Favorites of the past Seventh heaven Excellent CD Monica Tuscany: A Romantic Journey is beautiful!!

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Tracks:

1. O Mio Babbino from Gianni Schicchi - Puccini (4:09)
2. Con Te Partiro - Sartori (4:05)
3. Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana - Mascagni (4:22)
4. La Donna E Mobile from Rigoletto - Verdi (2:24)
5. Un Bel Di Vedremo from Madama Butterfly - Puccini (3:54)
6. Nessun Dorma from Turandot - Puccini (3:26)
7. Intermezzo from La Traviata - Verdi (3:55)
8. Musetta's Waltz from La Boheme - Puccini (2:57)
9. Caruso - Dalla (3:25)
10. Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana from La Wally - Catalani (3:49)
11. O Sole Mio - Di Capua (4:19)
12. Va'Pensiero from Nabucco - Verdi (4:17)
13. Vesti La Giubba from Pagliacci - Leoncavallo (3:38)
14. Una Furtiva Lagrima from L'Elisir D'Amore - Donizetti (4:24)
15. Vissi D'Arte from Tosca - Puccini (3:21)
16. Winter from The Four Seasons (Largo) - Vivaldi (4:22)

Product Description

Take a romantic journey across the fabled landscape of Tuscany with these beautiful, orchestral recordings of Italian classics. Instrumentation includes an orchestra.

Customer Reviews:

Favorites of the past.......2007-07-19

All the famous favorites are here and done exactly as you remember them. I was hoping for something that put a new feel to the oldies and this was not it. If you are looking for great European relaxing music check out Mediterranean Nights by various artist and Azucar by Luciani.

Seventh heaven.......2007-06-15

Lovely collection of music! Many pieces I already knew but would not have been able to play them all together; this CD has done that for me. I would have liked even more of the mandolin pieces playing some Italian favorites. This instrument is particularly beautiful (the mandolin) and is so Italian and mediterranean. Lovely vocalists for the arias of some of the nicest operas, too! It was all very beautiful and relaxing to listen to and I felt my self reminiscing the few times I spent in Tuscany and other parts of Italy. Thank you!

Excellent CD.......2007-05-13

Have heard the songs before , however, this CD presents them in a very beautiful way. Loved it.

Monica.......2007-01-25

We took a chance on this cd while in the Smoky Mountains. The best money ever spent. Each time we return to the Smoky's we make sure this cd travels with us. What beautiful music.

Tuscany: A Romantic Journey is beautiful!!.......2006-02-24

This selection is by far the best in my collection.

Average customer rating: Music to your ears... Very relaxing to listen to Outstanding program Andre Rieu's Tuscany "Tuscany" is one of Andre Rieu's best shows! Excellent CD!

Tuscany Andre Rieu Manufacturer: Denon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Respighi | Respighi, Ottorino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Rieu, Andre | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Respighi, Ottorino | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Rieu, Andre | ( R ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live In Dublin Romantic Moments At The Movies The Christmas I Love The Flying Dutchman ASIN: B0002SXIQ8 Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. Romance Anonyme - Jeux Interdits
2. I Love You
3. Italiana
4. Barcarolle
5. La Paloma
6. Lagune Waltz
7. Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana
8. Roses From Tyrol
9. Chanson d'Amour
10. O Mio Babbino Caro From Madame Butterfly
11. William Tell Overture
12. Opera Medley
13. Italian National Anthem
14. Light Cavalry
15. Ode To Joy From Symphony No. 9

Customer Reviews:

Music to your ears..........2007-04-05

I can't say enough about this musician. The music will sooth your soul. A must have for your car CD player, it will help you through the traffic :}

Very relaxing to listen to .......2007-03-07

I'm a new fan to Andre Rieu. I didn't start getting into his music until I caught his Christmas special on my local PBS station last year. I found his performances highly energetic and playful which is rare in this often serious musical genre. After catching a repeat performance of "Tuscany", I decided to make the cd version my next Andre Rieu purchase. Whenever I listen to "Tuscany", I can easily see Andre Rieu performing with his orchestra. His skills as a violinist is exquisite. He is very subtle and is never out of tune. "Tuscany" begins with three of the most beautiful classical numbers I have ever heard. The beautiful orchestral melodies puts me at ease. I wished that the cd included "The Rose" (the Bette Midler tune) that can be seen on the dvd. I loved the operatic version. It would have been a nice addition to the cd. Of all the operatic numbers my favorite has to be "Ode to Joy". I have to admit though the singers have a terrible tendency to caterwaul on the songs which can be quite disconcerting for these ears. On the other hand the same can be said about a lot of opera singers as well as modern pop singers. There wasn't a single song on the cd that I didn't enjoy listening to. Andre Rieu's love for music really does shine through his music here. I hope some day I will have the opportunity to see him perform live. I don't think nothing can compare to seeing this talented artist live. Until then his cds will do nicely.

Outstanding program.......2007-02-10

What wouldn't I give to have been enjoying this magnificent program in that beautiful square in Italy? Fantastic performance of unbelievabe quality and program choices. I wouldn't trade this DVD for anything.

Andre Rieu's Tuscany.......2007-01-10

Haunting melodies taking you to the hills of Tuscany where this concert was originally held. Plays well while travelling as well as at home.

"Tuscany" is one of Andre Rieu's best shows! Excellent CD!.......2007-01-10

I'm an Andre Rieu fan and can definitely review this CD as one of his best! It was well-recorded with good sound quality, and you can hear the excitement of that evening in Tuscany as you listen to this CD. I would also recommend the DVD/Video of that performance.

Average customer rating: Bella Bellisimo Very nice collection of Italian classical repertoire Beautiful

Bella Tuscany: Music Inspired by Tuscany Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Albinoni | Albinoni, Tomaso | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gabrieli, Giovanni | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Respighi | Respighi, Ottorino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Albinoni, Tomaso | ( A ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Gabrieli, Giovanni | ( G ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Respighi, Ottorino | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | ( A ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | ( C ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tuscany: A Romantic Journey Under the Tuscan Sun Provence: A Romantic Journey Dinner Classics: The Italian Album Dinner In Italy ASIN: B000294RMQ Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

1. O Mio Babino Caro - Erich Kunzel
2. Quando M'en Vo' - Erich Kunzel
3. Italiana - Jesus Lopez-Cobos
4. Danza Rustica - Jesus Lopez-Cobos
5. Sonate XIII - Empire Brass Quintet And Friends
6. Allegro - Yolanda Kondonassis
7. Allegro Non Molto - Yolanda Kondonassis
8. The Nightengale - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
9. The Cuckoo - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
10. Siciliana - Angel Romero
11. Che Gelida Manina - Fernando De La Mora
12. Humming Chorus - May Festival Chorus
13. Adagio - Angel Romero
14. Allegro - Paul Patterson
15. Di Provenza Il Mar, Il Suol - Erich Kunzel
16. Intermezzo Sinfonico - Erich Kunzel

Customer Reviews:

Bella Bellisimo.......2007-07-07

A wonderful compellation of Italian classical music. I love to hear it while I'm driving; it makes road rage disappear.

Very nice collection of Italian classical repertoire.......2007-01-11

Very enjoyable listening to this classical CD. I also highly recommend the CD of this series "LaBelle France Music Inspried by France".

Beautiful.......2007-01-09

I bought the CD after hearing it at a friend's home. It's quite different than the music I typically listen to; but it's quite lovely. It's very relaxing and reflective.

Average customer rating: Brilliant!! Italian Music

A Trip Through Tuscany Manufacturer: Gallery (Esi) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Acoustic Elegance: Ultimate Collection Tuscany: A Romantic Journey It's About the Rose Bella Tuscany: Music Inspired by Tuscany Peace on Earth: The Best of Tingstad & Rumbel Christmas ASIN: B0000C3ICT Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. Arrivederci Roma
2. Torna a Surriento
3. Santa Lucia
4. Brindisi-Libiamo Ne' Lieti Calici
5. Cara Mia
6. O Sole Mio
7. Mattinata
8. Tarantella
9. O Mio Babbino Caro
10. FuniculFunicul
11. Donna E Mobile
12. Oh Marie
13. Ciribiribin

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant!!.......2006-09-02

Torna A Surriento...is so beautiful it almost rips your heart out! Wonderful album.

Italian Music.......2004-01-08

What Glop!!! And to think this guy just won a Grammy Award.

Average customer rating: Renaissance Days One Thousand Roses, indeed The things I did in the 70's Great CD Replete With Environmental Themes !

Tuscany Renaissance Manufacturer: Friday Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs from Renaissance Days Time-Line Camera Camera Live in Japan 2001: In the Land of the Rising Sun Turn of the Cards ASIN: B0009ESSUG Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

1. Lady From Tuscany
2. Pearls Of Wisdom
3. Eva's Pond
4. Dear Landseer
5. In The Sunshine
6. In My Life
7. The Race
8. Dolphins Prayer
9. Life In Brazil
10. One Thousand Roses

Album Description

annie Haslam, Michael Dunford and Terrence Sullivan, known to the world as Renaissance deliver one of their finest efforts to date entitled Tuscany. Complete with ten new beautiful songs, filled with the haunting musical interplay of the band and the mystical operatic voice of the enchanting Annie Haslam, the North American fan base will finally get to hear an album that has been only available overseas as an expensive import.

Recorded a few years ago, Renaissance journeyed to Kent, England to begin the sessions for this masterpiece and they delivered what we feel are some of their best music since their hugely successful Schehrazade, Ashes Are Burning and Novella albums.

The journey begins with the fine "Lady From Tuscany", complete with Haslam's soaring voice over an orchestral setting.

Roy Wood (The Move, ELO, Wizzard) has a guest appearance here on one of the more beautiful songs on the album "In The Sunshine.

Tuscany is now released for their very loyal North American Renaissance fans. Complete with lyrics to sing along with and beautiful artwork from Spencer Zhan, Tuscany is truly a journey worth taking. Pour a glass and enjoy!

Customer Reviews:

Renaissance Days.......2007-07-02

Comprising what can only be termed a return to form, this popped up a couple of years ago pretty much unheralded. Too bad, because any fan of Renaissance will appreciate its hearkening back to the band's heyday as well as the return of Annie Haslam after a brief detour with Stephanie Adlington on the not-bad-at-all THE OTHER WOMAN. True, synths play a prominent role in the instrumentation department, but the orchestra is back as is the grand piano. It sounds like the band never left, and as if CAMERA CAMERA and TIME LINE never happened (this time it's Haslam, Michael Dunford, Terry Sullivan and Mickey Simmonds, with contributions from Roy Wood and former full-timer John Tout). And yes, the smarm factor is, as always, present (In The Sunshine is the most egregious here, and Dolphins Prayer is exactly what the title implies). But at least one song, the beautifully plaintive Pearls Of Wisdom, is easily worthy of any of the best the band ever did, if not better. If you've ever had a place for Renaissance, here's one more.

One Thousand Roses, indeed.......2007-06-08

I cannot say enough good things about this CD. For any Annie Haslam and Renaissance fan a recording of this caliber is a long time coming. Annie's voice is as true as ever and the songs and musicianship far exceeded my greatest expectations.

The things I did in the 70's.......2007-01-12

Used to love listening to this band back in the 70's Listening to them now makes me realized just how stoned we all were. I think the songs
were not produced well. Her voice still sounds the same, but I think I must of outgrown the sound, the music didn't flow well, not the same as
their classic "Jeckle & Hyde"

Great CD Replete With Environmental Themes !.......2006-12-06

I concede that this sounds more like an Annie Haslam solo CD. However, it is akin to a paramount Annie Haslam CD augmented with brilliant and talented musicians. Her wondrous and diverse vocals resonate with grandeur throughout the inspiring recording. The CD themes are very spiritual and some of the songs focus on nature and the environment. Fans will especially appreciate "Tuscany" if they also purchase the Renaissance Live 2001 Album recorded in Japan. These new songs blend in well with the Band's greatest hits recorded a few decades ago. Annie Haslam is as important to Renaissance as Jon Anderson is to Yes !

Average customer rating: Great dinner music! Relaxing and Beautiful Boring

An Evening in Tuscany Manufacturer: North Star ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rota, Nino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Wine Country Collection: Evening in Paris Mediterranean Nights Bella Tuscany: Music Inspired by Tuscany Tuscany: A Romantic Journey Ancora ASIN: B0001CNQZS Release Date: 2004-02-03

Tracks:

1. O Sole Mio
2. Godfather Waltz
3. Time to Say Goodbye
4. Come Back to Sorrento
5. Love Theme [Romeo & Juliet]
6. Musetta's Waltz [La Boheme]
7. Speak Softly Love (Love Theme) [From The Godfather]
8. O Mio Babbino Caro [Gianni Schicchi]
9. Santa Lucia
10. Cara Mia
11. Arriverderci Roma

Customer Reviews:

Great dinner music!.......2006-08-31

I enjoy using this CD when hosting Italian dinner parties. My guests almost always remark how they enjoy this music. I think it's great listening music too. I've bought other Italian music CDs and have been disappointed because they seem to classical. This music has charm and pizzaz.

Relaxing and Beautiful.......2006-04-19

This CD is an absolute joy to listen to. It is relaxing and a beautiful choice of songs. I love it from beginning to end.

Boring.......2004-08-21

The problem with this CD is that every measure receives equal emphasis. The musical director appears to have no concept of strong and weak measures, or of other ways to shape the phrases beautifully. The result is a concert of beautiful old favorites that puts the listener to sleep.

Average customer rating: Renaissance Light Very Nice but wish the wait wasn't so long Fairly good

Tuscany Renaissance Manufacturer: Inside Out Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live in Japan 2001: In the Land of the Rising Sun Novella Song for All Seasons Azure d'Or Turn of the Cards ASIN: B00005NPKO Release Date: 2004-09-13

Tracks:

1. Lady from Tuscany
2. Pearls of Wisdom
3. Eva's Pond
4. Dear Landseer
5. In the Sunshine
6. In My Life
7. Race
8. Dolphins Prayer
9. Life in Brazil
10. One Thousand Roses

Album Description

2001 studio album and first since 1983, featuring original members Annie Haslam, Michael Dunford & Mickey Simmonds. Progressive/symphonic rock harking back to halcyon mid-1970s.

Album Details

Reunion Album Bringing Together Four of the Five Original Members from the Extrodinary Mid 70's Line Up.

Customer Reviews:

Renaissance Light.......2007-04-16

Being an old fan from way back to Prologue album, I own every Renaissance one plus most of Annie's solo's. This one definitely sounds like an Annie solo. However that's not necessarily a bad thing. I mean it's a little more heavier than her solo albums but a little bit lighter then the hey day Band albums. The songs are naturally shorter, and not as heavily keyboarded like the old aggressive days but the songs are nice and definitely sound a little more like later day Renaissance with a little more synthesizer. Even John Tout is on a couple of songs but the bulk of the album has Haslam,Dunford & Sullivan on the rest of the tracks. Still I think most fans will be well pleased & not too disappointed in this purchase. Think of it as a cross between Annie Haslam solo & Renaissance light. You need it for the collection. Larry Anger

Very Nice but wish the wait wasn't so long.......2006-01-29

To see another studio album after ALL these years is adream come true for fans of Renaissance. So how is it? It's just a shade below their classic peak period works such as Ashes are Burning, Turn of the Cards, and Sheherezade and better than some of their lesser work like Camera Camera. Jon Camp is missed here but Annie, Michael Dunford and John Tout are in good form. Let's hope this is the start of a comeback and not a finale to a great career.

Fairly good.......2003-12-06

After a 20 year break from releasing from studio albums, Renaissance gets back together and releases Tuscany. It is a much updated sound for the band.

On the positive side, the production is good, sounding better than any of the 70's and 80's albums. Terry Sullivan's drums are bigger and fuller than on the older albums. The songs are most reminiscient of the 80's (Songs from Renaissance Days) and 90's (Annie Haslam's Renaissance - Blessing in Disguise).

Annie Haslam sounds as good as ever. It's good to see Michael Dunford back on acoustic guitar. John Tout's appearances on the album are a big plus. His occasional piano parts, like on Pearls of Wisdom, give the album the occasional `old Renaissance' sound. The best song might possibly be "Dear Landseer". That almost sounds like it could have been on Song For All Seasons or Azure D'Or.

On the down side, Jon Camp's bright and melodic bass lines are sadly missing. Alex Caid does an okay job, but the mix on his bass is rather muddy and bland, making him sound like millions of other bass players. There's also a shortage of piano on the album. It would have been great if John Tout had been able to play more of the parts, or Mickey Simmonds backed off the synths a bit and settled down at the good old piano.

Regardless, it is great that the band got together and took the time and effort to release this album. It belongs in any Renaissance collection. We owe it to this special band to support them by purchasing and sharing this music.

Average customer rating:

Tuscany Borders (Bonus CD+DVD) Manufacturer: Denon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music Rieu, Andre | ( R ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Andre Rieu in Concert Andre Rieu - Tuscany The Homecoming Andre Rieu - Live at the Royal Albert Hall Andre Rieu - The Homecoming ASIN: B000A2GJDA Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. Romance Anonyme (Jeux Interdits)
2. I Love You
3. Italiana
4. Barcarolle
5. La Paloma
6. Lagune Waltz
7. Intermezzo
8. Roses From Tyrol
9. Chanson D'Amour
10. O Mio Babbino Caro
11. William Tell Overture
12. Opera Medley
13. Italian National Anthem
14. Light Cavalry
15. Ode To Joy

Average customer rating:

Songs from Tuscany Various Artists Manufacturer: Arion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000AYTN Release Date: 1995-06-01

Tracks:

1. Quell'uccellino Che Vien Dal Mare
2. Diana Fa L'bucato - Groupe De Limano
3. Lasciateci Passare, Siamo Toscani!
4. La Bella Al Ballo - Groupe De Limano
5. Bella, Bellina, Voi Veni Alla Vigna?
6. Mamma Mia, Mi Sento Male! - Les Soeurs Tortelli De Montaltissimo
7. Son L'undici Di Notte, L'aria E Scura
8. La Malmaritata (I) - Chor De Limano
9. La Montagnola
10. La Malmaritata (II) - Groupe De Limano
11. Mamma, Voglio Marito!
12. Il Buon Vecchio Si Marito - Chor De Limano
13. Vola, Colomba, Vola!
14. Maggiolata - Groupe De Limano

Average customer rating: An Annie solo album 4 stars should be the right rate,evaluating this as a pop lp Comme ci, comme ca It is OK , but a little empty . This is a mellow pop album

Tuscany Renaissance Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000053VHP

Tracks:

1. Lady from Tuscany
2. Pearls of Wisdom
3. Eva's Pond
4. Dear Landseer
5. In the Sunshine
6. In My Life
7. Race
8. Dolphins Prayer
9. Life in Brazil
10. One Thousand Roses

Album Description

Japanese version of 2000 release for UK progressive rock act featuring, Annie Haslam, Michael Dunford, Terrence Sullivan and Mickey Simmonds. 10 tracks including, 'Lady From Tuscany', 'Pearls Of Wisdom' & 'Eva's Pond'. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Annie Haslam Has Returned to the Fold for this Premiere Edition of a New Renaissance Recording, their First Together in 17 Years, Exclusively from Japan. Details Are Still Sketchy, but Will Be Relayed as They Come In.

Customer Reviews:

An Annie solo album.......2003-05-27

Nice music, terrible lyrics ("Dolphin's Prayer" and "Life in Brazil" are especially excreable), great vocals. If you're expecting something like the early Renaissance, you'll be disappointed. However, if you like Annie's solo albums, you'll like this. It's light, new-age music which doesn't challenge much. Annie's voice is great, but she doesn't show off her range much.

4 stars should be the right rate,evaluating this as a pop lp.......2002-12-12

Well the right rate should be 4 stars, by evaluating this one as a pop album and considering also the voice range and its power too, during the master execution of Annie Haslam !! They are unfortunately within the progressive ring nowadays,and for this reason We are obliged,in a certain way, to judge them as a prog band: in this case my votation is 3 stars, because despite of the excellent execution, the songs aren't always inspired (expecially if We evaluate them in comparison to their prog standards of the past)...otherwise, though, such sensible songs like "Lady from Tuscany", with the fantastic and magical entering of Annie's sublime voice and also "The race", the most progressive effort at the keyboards by Mickey Simmonds, are a strong echo from the past, even if They are not much symphonic-like... this is the lightest side of Annie's compositions, expecially those ones more pop oriented, standing in the same place of works such as those ones of the band "Nevada" , these being quite tepid !! Anyway this comeback is very important and as a Renaissance's fan I hope this effort is the beginning of a new era.

Recommended but absolutely not essential !!

Comme ci, comme ca.......2001-08-29

I hear alot of people crabbing about how how this album is good but it has some weak songs. Every Renaissance album had weak songs. Anybody remember "At the Harbor"? How about "Black Flame"? The weak songs here aren't as forgettable as those and are usually revived by great choruses. Some have found fault with Annie's lyrics, but Jon Camp and "the great" Betty Thatcher were just as capable of putting out rubbish on some of their hokey love songs. Some people have really short memories. If you have a bit of a longer memory, you will see that this album actually fits in well with the rest of the catalog. Surprisingly, the arrangements pick up right where "You" (the last great song by Renaissance, included on the Songs From Renaissance Days compilation) left off. So there are modern touches, but this is a "progressive" band after all, n'est-ce pas? There is plenty of Michael Dunford's acoustic guitar in there for us old fogies to remind us of the old days. Weak spots, but that is par for the course for these guys. Their stengths are pretty strong, though. The album stands up to repeated listening.

It is OK , but a little empty ........2001-04-17

This is my favorite band , I listen to them frecuently since 1976 , BUT this is not what I expected from them , it sound empty and the lyrics are TERRIBLE , Annie must never write the lyrics again .

But to be fair there are some nice moments and at least we can listen to something new from them , I have to agree with one reviewer , this is just like Songs from Renaissance days .

Dear Landseer has the worst lyrics ever from them.

Life in Brazil incorporates a latin touch that sounds terrible.

Hopefully next one will bring back the lost spirit of the early 70's and if Mrs. Thatcher is not around to write the lyrics , Annie should use her voice in lyricless songs.

This is a mellow pop album.......2001-01-22

If you are looking for classical passages that inspired their music in the 70's, forget it. In fact, there is only ONE SONG with an instrumental passage (One Thousand Roses) and it is not very long.

The direction of this album picks up from their 80's work. I would compare this to "Songs From Renaissance Days." This is closer to an Annie Haslam solo album. If you like that, then you will like this. But this is far from "Turn Of The Cards" or even "A Song For All Seasons."

And this time, we can't blame Jon Camp!

Rap Music:

1. Twenty-Seven
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3. Why We Fight
4. Without Earth and the Moon
5. You and Me [Limited Edition]
6. Angel Station [Import]
7. Another Joyous Occasion [Live]
8. B is for B-Sides [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Band of Joy
10. Bayshore Road

Rap Music

rap music

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