Umbrellas

1. the city lights

2. sleep well

3. ghost

4. broken ice

5. emergency

6. the black dress

7. reactionary

8. june, summer, rose

9. your exit

10. vampires

11. comfort in suffering

12. set the scene

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Umbrellas

Average customer rating: Relive you movie experiences

The Ultimate Movie Music Collection Erich Kunzel Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Incredible Film Music Box Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores Simply the Best Movie Themes Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000BFH26Y Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

1. The Imperial March: The Empire Strikes Back
2. Main Theme: Jurassic Park
3. Main Title: Shakespeare In Love
4. Themes: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
5. Main Title: The Last Of The Mohicans
6. Theme: The Godfather
7. Unchained Melody: Ghost
8. Theme: Goldfinger
9. We're Losing Him: Somewhere In Time
10. Space Camp
11. Opening And Closing Titles: Henry V
12. Theme: The Thorn Birds
13. Suite: Moonwalker
14. The Time Of Your Life: A Bugs Life

Tracks:

1. Batman Theme: Batman
2. Bicycle Chase: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
3. Suite: Independance Day
4. Love Theme: Romeo & Juliet
5. Theme: Back To The Future
6. End Credits: Contact
7. Theme: Breakfast At Tiffany's
8. Main Theme: Star Trek
9. May It Be And Themes: Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Ring
10. Love Theme: Cousins
11. Sean's Theme: Minority Report
12. I Will Wait From You: The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg
13. Theme: Rocky
14. The Sand Volcano: The Mummy
15. The Raider's March: Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Tracks:

1. Theme: Mission Impossible
2. Casablanca Suite
3. Book Of Days: Far And Away
4. Love Theme: Superman
5. Tara's Theme: Gone With The Wind
6. Don't Mess With: Z
7. Main Title: The Mask Of Zorro
8. Finale: Victor / Victoria
9. Carol Ann's Theme: Poltergeist
10. Love Theme: Star Wars: Episode ll: Attack Of The Clones
11. Main Theme: Willow
12. Main Title: Star Trek ll: The Wrath Of Kahn
13. MAin Theme: On Golden Pond
14. Theme: A Summer Place
15. Theme: Chariots Of Fire

Tracks:

1. Iceberg!
2. Back To Titanic
3. Main Themes: Hook
4. Theme: Pink Panther
5. Lara's: Doctor Zhivago
6. Theme: Love Story
7. Right Stuff
8. Theme: Jaws
9. When You Believe: The Prince Of Egypt
10. Smile: Modern Times
11. The Apollo 13 Mission
12. Re-Entry And Splashdown: Apollo 13
13. Main Title: Beetlejuice
14. War: Pearl Harbor
15. Cavatina: The Deer Hunter
16. Throne Room And End Title: Star Wars: Episode lV: A New Hope

Customer Reviews:

Relive you movie experiences.......2006-01-24

This collection of movie themes, will allow you to relive the chilling experiences from practically all (4 CDs)of the great movies. Great movies would not be great without great music. The Cincinnati Pop with Eric Kunzel are unbeatable recordings. Every minute is more beautiful and inspiring to the next. If you love Pops music, this is the begin all, end all.

Average customer rating: Fantastic Soundtrack That's one of the CDs you juz had to have in your collection I'm not worthy to write a review of this "Les Parapluies..." -- a modern masterpiece All of the breathtaking music...and more

Umbrellas of Cherbourg Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg The Young Girls of Rochefort Les Parapluies De Cherbourg: Highlights (1964 Film) Michel Legrand by Michel Legrand Legrand Jazz ASIN: B0000029ST Release Date: 1996-07-16

Tracks:

1. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Generique
2. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Scene du garage
3. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Devant le magasin
4. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Chez Tante Elise
5. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Dans la rue
6. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Au dancing
7. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Sur le quai
8. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Dans le magasin de parapluies
9. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Chez Dubourg, le joaillier
10. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Dans le magasin
11. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Devant le garage
12. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Chez Elise
13. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: A l'appartement
14. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Adieux a Elise
15. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: La gare (Guy s'en va)

Tracks:

1. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Dans le magasin
2. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Le diner
3. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Recit de Cassard
4. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: La lettre de Guy
5. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Le carnaval
6. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Le mariage
7. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Retour de Guy
8. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Chez Elise
9. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Le garage (dispute)
10. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Guy au cafe
11. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: La boite a matelots
12. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Duo Guy - Madeleine
13. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: La terrasse du cafe
14. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: La station-service
15. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Final
16. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Watch What Happens
17. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: I Will Wait For You
18. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Chez Dubourg, le joaillier
19. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Chez Tante Elise
20. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: Recit de Cassard
21. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg: I Will Wait For You

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic Soundtrack.......2004-03-22

It may be hard to track this one down, but it's entirely worth every penny. The music to this soundtrack is so beautiful, I know very little French, but it doesn't matter.

This is also one of my favorite Films as well. If you haven't seen the film, rent it. There's nothing like it, it's beyond fantastic.

That's one of the CDs you juz had to have in your collection.......2003-06-15

This sountrack is simply beyond review. I first knew about it when one of my friends brought the DVD of the movie to the company.And then it was like magic: "I just have to get this soundtrack anyhow!!" I would suggest that it's better to get the DVD first. Knowing the movie will eventually help you to appreciate the sondtrack more coz it's more influential together with the story. I guess not many people know about this movie in my country and I'm grat that my friend helped me discovered this WONDERFUL CD.

I'm not worthy to write a review of this.......2002-01-31

This movie and soundtrack are beyond reviews! There is nothing to say except ... beautiful. I have listened to this CD of the complete movie soundtrack countless times and still find myself amazed by it. The music is the ultimate of Legrand's sweet, searching, yet loungey jazz, with occasional tango and big band style diversions. The movie, while beautiful to look at, is a very simple story in its essence. This soundtrack is what makes people sit through it over and over again. (No disrespect meant to the excellent cast and the incomparable debut of Mlle Deneuve!) The singing voices are as refreshing as cool water and the French comes through with exquisite clarity.

"Les Parapluies..." -- a modern masterpiece.......2001-08-29

The movie "Les Parapluies de Cherbourg" is beautiful, tender, and alive with vivid color; this complete soundtrack recording is no different. From the breathy tones of the opening flute solo all the way through to the stirring finale, evey nuance and texture of Michel Legrand's very colorful score is captured perfectly on this recording. If you're unfamiliar with the music from this movie, you may be surprised to discover a number of familiar melodies -- songs that have worked their way into today's jazz and adult contemporary music repetoire (most natoably "Watch What Happens" and "I Will Wait For You"). For me, the real treasure of this recording is the attention the engineers paid to capturing the cast members' singing voices. The French language comes across crystal-clear. And even if you don't speak or understand the language, the passion within each voice -- the rainbow of emotions given forth from the singers, matched perfectly with the sweeping score -- allows the listener to understand the emotinal gyst of what each character is expressing at that moment. And speaking of the cast -- simply amazing. My favorite moment (I can't accurately express why) is when Guy comes home to his aunt's apartment and he runs into her caretaker, Madeline. When they greet each other ("Bon soir Guy", "Bon soir Madeline"), there is such a "tender tension", an unspoken adoration, I practically melt each time.
What really makes this recording the ultimate for "Umbrellas" fans are the six bonus tracks. They are perfect examples of how this beautiful music is being re-interpreted into the jazz scene. Tony Bennett does a terrific turn with "Watch What Happens", and Michel Legrand himself takes to the piano and delivers an amazing 8-minute variation on "I Will Wait For You" -- you have to hear it to believe it!
And, by the way, if you don't have the video already in your collection, I would suggest purchasing it at the same time you're buying this CD. The movie has been restored to it's bright, vivid original color -- eye-popping!

All of the breathtaking music...and more.......2000-06-24

The complete score to Jacques Demy's one-of-a-kind musical is here, and with bonus tracks, adding up to some 115 minutes of material. While not all of Michel Legrand's music is as memorable as the haunting main theme, the pieces which range from playful to mournful are uniformly beautiful and spiced up considerably by Demy's dialogue/lyrics, always sung rather than spoken.

Average customer rating: A Beautiful Re-Creation of Over-Exposed Legrand Material "one of the greatest film composers of the 20th Century ~ Michel Legrand"

The Essential Michel Legrand Film Music Collection Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Michel Legrand by Michel Legrand I Love Paris Michel Plays Legrand Le Cinema de Michel Legrand Les Parapluies De Cherbourg: Highlights (1964 Film) ASIN: B000B5XSSA Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
2. Les Demoiselles de Rochefort
3. Summer of 42
4. Never Say Never Again
5. How Do You Keep The Music Playing
6. The Thomas Crown Affair
7. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
8. Les Trois Mousquetaires
9. Wuthering Heights
10. Brian's Song
11. Dingo
12. Yentl
13. Le Messager - Variations 1-2-3-4-5-7

Customer Reviews:

A Beautiful Re-Creation of Over-Exposed Legrand Material.......2006-02-10

Michel Legrand is one the biggest artists of music entertainment, a sensitive composer and arranger.

Here you'll find a correct selection of Legrand's material with unnecessarily new arrangements though with an impeccable performance.

Many of the songs in the repertoire are still available in CDs you can find here @Amazon and the best Legrand is the original Legrand.

This album stands only for those who doesn't care about original takes and wishes just for a selection of the best Legrand.

"one of the greatest film composers of the 20th Century ~ Michel Legrand".......2005-10-26

Silva Screen has released a collection that will set you on your ear "The Essential Michel Legrand Film Music Collection"...Legrand's score sets the tone and mood you experience a sense of power and freedom, so exhilarating...Legrand's genius in composition and orchestration, puts the listener smack dab in the middle of each film he scores as it serves up a generous helping of heaven for all "film-score-buff" collectors

Michel Legrand was born in Paris on February 24th, 1932...attended the Paris Conservatory Progressing...worked in various jazz bands, later a staff arranger and composer...an orchestrator in the '50s...scored films in the early '60s with "THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG" (1964)..."THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR" (1968)..."THE GO-BETWEEN" (1970)..."SUMMER OF '42" (1971)..."THE THREE MUSKETEERS" (1973)...and three Oscars from the Academy Awards for "THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND" for best music and original song in 1969 , "SUMMER OF '42" for best original song and original dramatic score in 1972... "YENTL for best music and original song score in 1984...then in 2003 nominated for Broadway's Tony Awards for Best Original Music Score for the Musical "Amour", there's no letting up for this hard working composer.

The Flemish Radio Orchestra featuring conductor composer Michel Legrand on piano and harpsichord, Philippe Chayeb on bass, Thierry Chauvet on drums and Bruno Caviglia on guitar...all in all did a magnificent job in bringing the music of a composer who wrote for a multitude of films, receiving recognition from the industry and fans which is long over-due ~ his work is in constant demand.

This collection contains an overlay of each cue in Legrand's distinctive style of legendary scoring ~ the man who made this possible, a tremendous asset to every project he undertakes is Reynold da Silva [executive producer of the album] ~ symphonic suites with full orchestra fullfilling the "film-score-buffs" cravings for more of the same, just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 77:55 ~ Silva America 1185 ~ (10/04/2005)

Average customer rating: Hooks Galore umbrellas - illuminare Unexpected Find -- Worth A Listen! It's a shame I tell ya'!

Illuminare Umbrellas Manufacturer: Militia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Umbrellas Everything Starts Where It Ends Say Goodnight, Sleep Alone Eyes Open The Reminder ASIN: B000G7PO08 Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

1. Boston White
2. Again & Again
3. Crooked
4. Idle & Wating
5. Angel Or Demon
6. The King Of You
7. Dignified Exit Society
8. Tests On My Heart
9. Ships
10. We Fall

Album Description

UMBRELLAS' ILLUMINARE
(Latin; meaning to light the way or illustrate.)

When Umbrellas' debut hit the shelves, it was recognized as a dynamic, eager offering. The band toured heavily and new ideas began swimming inside Scott Windsor's head. Those ideas formed icebergs—and the only option was to dismantle and re-conduct the near-avalanche of visions, abstractions, melodies and structures. Hanging blankets as sound control across the empty, dusty and evocative shell of an old comedy club, Scott and his Umbrellas started tracking their new record Illuminare. They went forth in unsafe, less-than secure scenarios with nearby `06 tornados in Oklahoma.

James McAlister (Ester Drang, Sufjan Stevens) played the drums, percussion, programming, and added lively, innovative ideas like sampling Scott's voice as the keyboard parts for the song "Again and Again". Most of these songs only had one take on vocals—around 80% of the record. Illuminare grapples with notions of solitude, life, death, and the plain old blues. Scott sings of realistic love, infatuation, satisfaction, disappointment, life-balance, the letting-go, appeasement, idealism, and grace—all with a backdrop of blustery fall-out tunes with strange swirls of sound, smatterings of echoes and pulsings, huge bass hammerings and bells to chime the gladness in being right there where one's supposed to be. Weathering the storms, and taking on the shadows and memories of calmer times and warmer rooms.

Customer Reviews:

Hooks Galore.......2007-05-30

I was a huge fan of Umbrellas' self-titled debut album. When I heard that they'd released a follow-up, I knew I had to hear it. I was not disappointed in the least. This is a very solid album; each track brings something special to the collection, and sounds crafted by this band are phenomenal. I did a little bit of research and found that James McAlister of Ester Drang/Pedro the Lion joined up with Umbrellas to collaborate on Illuminaire, what a bonus. If you like these guys, definitely check out Ester Drang and Pedro the Lion.

This is a fabulous album to listen to while driving, hanging out, exercising, you name it. I think it's the variation in the songs that makes it so versatile. The songs are also memorable and will have you singing/sighing along with them in no time. I've had it on repeat for a while now and have yet to tire of these songs. A few favorites:
1. Again & Again
2. Angel or Demon
3. Ships
4. Dignified Exit Society

umbrellas - illuminare.......2007-04-04

great cd, great band, very soothing for a unique and soothing sound...

Unexpected Find -- Worth A Listen!.......2007-02-09

The first time I heard a song by Umbrellas was while I was watching an episode of the tv show "Jericho" -- the song "Ships" was playing as background music during one scene, and it was *gorgeous*! ("Ships" was also recently heard on an episode of "Grey's Anatomy," so someone must be listening!)

I had never heard of this group before, but after that song, I wanted more by Umbrellas, and subsequently got their debut CD and this CD as well. (Hadn't been so jazzed about a group since finding VAST!) All of the Umbrellas' songs have gotten steady play on my iPod, but I have a preference for the songs you'll find on Illuminare. "Ships" is still my favorite, but I also love the catchy "Again and Again," the beauty and longing of "Dignified Exit Society" and the lyrics of "Angel or Demon" always make me smile ... in that song, the singer is trying to figure out if the girl he's just met will be one to keep, or one to beware of ... and we've all been in a situation like that at some point!

Like the previous reviewer, I'm surprised that more people haven't posted here about Umbrellas -- I found them to be very talented, and Scott Windsor's vocals are raw and compelling, and often hypnotic. Don't be surprised to find yourself listening to the songs on "Illuminare" (and their earlier debut album) "again and again." Definitely a recommended buy!

It's a shame I tell ya'!.......2006-08-15

It's a shame when a band like this hasn't gotten a single review. This album is great. The music is great. The vocals are great. Do yourself a favor and just listen. Listen and love.

Average customer rating: So Strong Celtic Music Meets the Boy Bands This Is Not Your Ordinary Everyday Irish Tenor Album So Strong What a beautiful mix of songs

So Strong The Celtic Tenors Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | 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 | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Remember Me Celtic Tenors: Live in Concert Celtic Tenors Here's to the Heroes Original Irish Tenors: The Legendary Voices of Celtic Song ASIN: B00005YUB4 Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

1. Nella Fantasia
2. Mull Of Kintyre
3. Love Of My Life
4. Ave Maria
5. The Green Fields Of France
6. A Crmost An Siol
7. Fionnghuala
8. The Town I Loved So Well
9. I Will Wait For You
10. (Something Inside) So Strong
11. The Contender
12. A Love So Beautiful
13. Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz (You Are My Heart's Delight)
14. The Star Of County Down
15. Adiago (vocalise)
16. Anthem (from Chess)

Customer Reviews:

So Strong.......2005-09-15

Celtic Tenors are marvelous. The only "tenor group" offering harmony. The material is beautiful and beautifully performed.

Celtic Music Meets the Boy Bands.......2003-11-09

If one looks at the jacket of the disk THE CELTIIC TENORS, the first impression is that the disk could also be called "The Three Irish Tenors goes boy band." The three Celtic tenors: Matthew Gilsenan, Niall Morris, and James Nelson, look rather young and hip, almost in a stereotypical way, and it is clear that the disk's first priority is to be a money maker. The obvious attempt at making a dollar (or in Ireland a punt or Euro) does not make the disk a waste. There are some very enjoyable musical moments on the disk, though nothing all that original or deep. The music ranges from popular tunes, traditional Irish music, and some light classical and operetta pieces. The musical highlight of the disk is an A Capella version of Barber's Adagio. This arrangement retains the piece's beauty as well as its haunting qualities. Though the song "Mull of Kintyre" is somewhat cheesy, it works on this disk and is one of the better tracks. The disk begins with a song titled "Nella Fantasia" a tune written by Emilio Morricone, and it's from a theme from his score of THE MISSION. According to the liner notes, the composer reluctantly allowed words for the piece. He should have held out a bit longer. The tune was first performed by Charlotte Church. It does not work for her, and it does not work for the Celtic Tenors either. Since the tune is so beautiful in the film, it's too bad it was not simply left alone.

This Is Not Your Ordinary Everyday Irish Tenor Album.......2003-10-02

Currently So Strong is my most favorite album. Unlike other Irish tenor albums I own, So Strong resonates unique total excellence achieved rarely by the blending of voices. It is a successful marriage of traditional and contemporary Irish vocal styling. Every cut is a true treasure. Listening to "Mull of Kintyre" I defy anyone not to hum this Paul McCartney melody. "The Green Fields of France" is a beautiful anti war anthem while "Ag Criost An Siol" is as spiritual as any gospel. Tears swell with "The Town I Loved So Well". "Something Inside" has an addictive beat and "The Contender" and "A Love so Beautiful" are haunting without being melancholy. I garantee that you'll have the CD player on high volume and repeat for the folk dance tune "The Star of the County Down" and inspiring "Anthem". I do.

So Strong.......2003-04-07

I was watching public television and saw "The Celtic Tenors". The next day I found their CD, "So Stong". Finding voices of such obvious quality producing harmony so perfectly is rare. The first song brought me to tears and I wanted to stand and cheer. In fact, I did. In my opinion, "The Celtic Tenors" have absolutely clear voices and sing with "Heart" whether it's concerning the town they love or the love they let slip away. I have already suggested the CD to many friends who have immediately purchased one for themselves. What a treat, what a treat.

What a beautiful mix of songs.......2003-01-15

I bought this on a whim after listening to the 30 second bits on this site. It is now one of my favorite albums. I can't stop listening to it! I walk around all day singing bits from 'So Strong' & 'Mull of Kintyre'. Each tenor is given equal billing & their voices flow together so well. I'm now anxiously awaiting either a US tour or a new album. The first album, simply titled 'Celtic Tenors' is wonderful as well. If you love men who can really sing, you will love this album!

Average customer rating: Beautifully Deppressed its alright Hmm. Yep. umbrellas are not equal A Solid Debut Effort

Umbrellas Umbrellas Manufacturer: Militia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Illuminare The Tops of Trees Are on Fire Remember the Memories Sing, But Keep Going Sleepwalker ASIN: B0007YXQAU Release Date: 2005-04-19

Tracks:

1. the city lights
2. sleep well
3. ghost
4. broken ice
5. emergency
6. the black dress
7. reactionary
8. june, summer, rose
9. your exit
10. vampires
11. comfort in suffering
12. set the scene

Customer Reviews:

Beautifully Deppressed.......2006-11-20

These days, it's almost cliché for singers to be deppressed, especially that of the indie/emo realm. However, there are two types of said singers: type one is really deppressed about being deppressed. They're the ones who're typically still pining away about their girlfriend not calling back, six months later. Type two is deppressed, and used to it--their persisting melancholy is almost apart of them, and it doesn't bother them so much anymore. Scott Windsor, lead singer for Umbrellas, is of the latter bunch. This self titled disc is a collection of tunes that drip with remniscence, melancholy, regret, and love.

The opener, "The City Lights," is smooth as good coffee, and the brilliant pop shimmering of "Broken Ice" glides into the moody darkness of "Emergency," with its urgent lyrics beautiful melodies. The biggest highlight on the record has to be what is also the most upbeat song, "The Black Dress", featuring a quirky baseline and sarcastic lyrics. The album's strength seems to be in its middle, with the atmospheric "Reactionary," and "June, Summer, Rose". My only complaint about the album would be that while for the most part the Umbrellas' anti-climactic style works, but sometimes it simply detracts, such as on "Set the Scene".

Overall, this is a beautiful collection of dark pop that fans of Lovedrug and Copeland would do well to add to their collections.

its alright.......2005-11-10

welp for all its worth this a pleasent album. a collection of tuneful and sparse spidery guitar driven pop tunes. But it doesnt hurt to mention how slow and anti-climatic this album can be. i mean it wouldnt heard to add a little more then such snail paced tempo and Ed rose putting so much window dressing to make it interesting.The lead man has nice poppy voice than definetly sounds emo and manages to carry the tiny songs. The piano gives the music a melancoly moments and the music takes afew details out of the senimental mode and something more playful. But for the msot part its a senimental postcard from start to finish. and more less is stereotypical emo-pop

Hmm. Yep........2005-07-19

"The City Lights" is a beautiful song with a compelling melody. The singer has a unique voice that compliments the music perfectly. Well done on that song, Umbrellas. Unfortunately, the rest of the album fails to support this bloody terrific track. Keep an eye on these fellows, they may hit their stride yet.

umbrellas are not equal.......2005-06-25

While listening to Umbrellas for the first time, I decided to read the reviews for them on this site. First of all, Umbrellas are nothing like Radiohead. If you want a comparable band, I'd check out THE ELECTED. The lead singer in The Elected sounds very similar to that of Umbrellas. Although, neither The Elected or Umbrellas are amazing,they are more of a pop-like band. Overall, I've heard better.

A Solid Debut Effort.......2005-05-11

Review by Ray Harkins:

It's always refreshing to see labels try a different angle of marketing a new record of theirs. You can go about it one of two ways, push the hell out of the band with major amounts of comparisons, ex-member tag lines, huge stickers that display all of the bands accomplishments or you can take the riskier route and simply put it out there, with an air of mystery describing very little about the band and letting the music speak for itself.

Umbrellas is basically the guy who use to do the Lyndsay Diaries, but now lives in Southern California and began playing around with people that he enjoyed. Now, sprouts up Umbrellas that really focuses on the more "dark" side of indie rock than anything else. Hearing many different influences such as The Smiths, Death Cab For Cutie, and The Stills, Umbrellas have really shown that time and effort into writing your songs can really pay off when the time comes to showcase your music. Ed Rose (which seems to be a favorite of the Militia bands) produces this record and really showcases the bands ability to create lush melodies and focus on the songs that really stick out such as "Sleep Well Ghost". All of this coupled with a very stark yet eye-pleasing layout; Militia has another winner on their hands.

Average customer rating: Some great songs/up to date Saga remaster review Remastered but still lacking. Good cd

Steel Umbrellas Saga Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pleasure & The Pain The Security of Illusion Marathon Full Circle The Beginner's Guide To Throwing Shapes ASIN: B00006GODS Release Date: 2002-09-03

Tracks:

1. Why Not
2. (You Were) Never Alone
3. Bet On This
4. Shake That Tree
5. Password Pirate (Access Code - Password Pirate)
6. I Walk With You
7. Push It
8. Steamroller
9. Say Goodbye To Hollywood
10. Feed The Fire
11. I Walk With You (Live)

Customer Reviews:

Some great songs/up to date Saga remaster review.......2002-09-15

I love SAGA and the direction SAGA was going up to this point. I always thought during the late 80's to 90's they were better when they acted their age-writing mature, heartfelt and sophisticated songs. Saga were always a pop(ier) band waiting to happen in their earlier years- see: 'Will it be You', 'The Interview' and 'Someone Should.' I thought they sort of ditched or lost the hardrock vibe after 'Beginners Guide...'which is a great record. Many of their harder songs sound a bit corny during the 90's-ie)Some of Generation 13, and the wretched 'Pleasure and Pain.' Many SAGA fans may disagree w/ me but I just think the mellower, groovier SAGA songs sounded more natural than the rock songs at this point.

OK, that said 'Steel Umbrellas' was partially written for the 'Cobra' TV series, this I try to ignore. The songs are light, fun and very catchy. Very Bryan Ferry-ish,not one of them is a stinker. Sort of reminds me of 'Behaviour' or 'Wildest Dreams' which is totally misunderstood and underrated in my book!
The bonus is a total disappointment, 'I Walk w/ You' live taken from 'Detours'! WHY? Where are the non-lp studio tracks that were promised!!? Overall, though, a pretty damn good cd.

The SAGA remasters up until now, overall get a mixed review as far as the packaging, artwork, liner notes(none at all!). It'd be nice to read something about the records. Also, 'Behaviour' DOES NOT have a video track, much to my disappointment!! 'Misbehaviour' is one of my fave SAGA songs. I raced out to get this to see the video of this song only to find out it's a live, audio track-oh well. The artwork also is poorly put together, why not liner notes instead of terrible pictures or cheesy collages? I'll still buy all the remasters, it's the content on the cd that matters.
SAGA RULES!!

Remastered but still lacking........2002-09-10

saga is remastering their entire collection. So far the first three saga releases sound great and have all the art restored. Steel umbrellas however is not one of my favorites. To add to this I own a polydor and a Bonaire version of this cd. The bonaire version has a song called WALKING ON THIN ICE and its better than most on the disc. Considering saga is adding bonus tracks why didnt they add this song instead of I WALK WITH YOU LIVE.I also own NEVER ALONE and WHY NOT as sinle edits on a best of, why no bonus tracks of these, the space is there. So it seems the remasters are like the SAGA WEBSITE never quite complete and always leaving you wishing there had been more. My comment on this one, skip it if you already own it.

Good cd.......2002-09-08

I can't believe they left push it of this version of steel umbrellas. The one that should have been left off is pirate passcode pirate. Anyway this still has some excellent songs on it. Namely Why not, you're never alone, shake that tree. The rest are good too such as I walk with you and walking on thin ice.

Average customer rating: The Depths of Artistry

Lucky To Be Me Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | 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 | Classical | Styles | Music Bernstein, Leonard | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Gershwin, George | C to G | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Weill, Kurt | U to Z | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Rodgers, Richard | Q to T | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Norman, Jessye | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000410E Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

1. Lover
2. I Will Wait For You
3. My Ship
4. But Not For Me
5. Falling In Love
6. Lonely Town
7. September Song
8. Show Me
9. Where Is It Written
10. Just The Way You Are
11. Papa, Can You Hear Me?
12. Speak Low
13. Lucky To Be Me

Customer Reviews:

The Depths of Artistry.......2006-12-18

It is hard to imagine anything more precious and cloying than this collection of popular songs sung by a person whose interpretations so infect her vocal techniques as to come out totally laughable. One could use this as a party record except that after a few songs one has to stop listening out of boredom and anger....

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See Ya Thursday - Music for Marimba Manufacturer: Nancy Zeltsman ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ellington | Ellington, Edward Duke | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schuller | Schuller, Gunther | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bagatelles | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004SR29 Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. Nancy
2. Katamiya
3. See Ya Thursday
4. Bagatelle N 4, Op. 126 (Presto)
5. Marimbology: I. Scherzando
6. Marimbology: II. Rhapsody
7. Marimbology: III. Sarabande
8. Marimbology: IV. Toccata
9. Morning Glory
10. For Susanna Kyle
11. Beau Baiser (A Beautiful Kiss)
12. Three Moves for Marimba: Hop
13. Three Moves for Marimba: Turn
14. Three Moves for Marimba: Slide
15. Paraguas (The Umbrellas - Mazurka)
16. La Orilla de un Palmar (In the Grove Among the Palms)

Product Description

Marimbist Nancy Zeltsman's 2nd solo CD. The centerpieces are three major contemporary works for marimba (that were composed for Zeltsman) by Steven Mackey, Gunther Schuller & Paul Lansky. Surrounding those are shorter works adapted by Zeltsman. 1: Nancy (Emmanuel Séjourné) 2: Katamiya (Emmanuel Séjourné) 3: See Ya Thursday (Steven Mackey) 4: Bagatelle No.4, Op.126 (L.v.Beethoven/Zeltsman) 5-8: Marimbology (Gunther Schuller) 9: Morning Glory (Duke Ellington) 10: For Susanna Kyle (Leonard Bernstein) 11: Un Beau Baiser (Louis Andriessen/Zeltsman) 12-14: Three Moves for Marimba (Paul Lansky) 15: Los Paraguas (Federico Chueca/Tárrega/Zeltsman 16: A La Orilla de un Palmar (Traditional Mexican/Zeltsman)

Average customer rating: Her voice is one of the best, listen for yourself Best CD by her so far! Best of Garrett's Performance--"You'll Never Walk Alone"

Lesley Garrett - I Will Wait For You Giacomo Puccini , Cole Porter , George Gershwin , Giuseppe Verdi , Norman Gimbel , Franz Schubert , Karl Jenkins , Gioachino Rossini , Richard Rodgers , Amilcare Ponchielli , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Kurt Weill , Vincenzo Bellini , Johann Strauss II , John Newton , Anonymous , BBC Concert Orchestra , John Harle , Peter Robinson , Lesley Garrett , Ramón Vargas , John Harle Band , Richard Dinnadge , and London Voices Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ponchielli | Ponchielli, Amilcare | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Villa-Lobos, Heitor | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Villa-Lobos, Heitor | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | 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 | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Vargas, Ramon | U to Z | Featured Performers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Traveling Light So Deep Is the Night Lesley Garrett: Soprano in Red Best of lesley Garrett ASIN: B00004T2I7 Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

1. I Will Wait For You
2. Donde Lieta Usci
3. He Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven
4. Night And Day
5. By Strauss
6. Parigi O Cara
7. Tornami A Vagheggiar
8. Standchen
9. La Vie En Rose
10. Bel Raggio Lusinheir - Dolce Pensiero
11. You'll Never Walk Alone
12. Suicidio
13. Bachianas Brasileriras No.5: Aria
14. September Song
15. Casta Diva
16. I'm In Love With Vienna
17. Amazing Grace

Amazon.com

Not a diva in the traditional sense, Lesley Garrett is establishing herself as a kind of musical Michael Barrymore. A comfortable and generous host, she lets young Ramón Vargas shine alongside herself in "Parigi o cara" from La Traviata while Ladysmith Black Mambazo provides an interesting contrast to Garrett on the closing track. Undeniably, Garrett is happiest alone in front of the band, be it the BBC Concert or Grimethorpe Colliery. Among many seamless arrangements are a delightfully schmaltzy version of "La Vie en rose" and the beautiful new Karl Jenkins composition "He Wishes for the Clothes of Heaven." Her take on Handel's "Tornami a vagheggiar" is frank and confident, though lacking in intimacy and ensemble play. "Bel raggio lusinghier" from Rossini's Semiramide is flawless, but Cole Porter's "Night and Day" sure don't swing. Garrett takes her widening audience on a distinctly unrocky road. Making sure she won't have to wait too long for her next gold, she makes the noises we like to hear, and therein lies the secret of her success. --Yngvil V.G.

Customer Reviews:

Her voice is one of the best, listen for yourself.......2000-12-07

Move over Jessye Norman et al, there's a sheriff in town. Her name is Lesley Garrett and she is ready to take over the music industry.

What a terrific voice Lesley has. She is probably one of the best keep secrets in the music world. She lives in England and that may explain why she has not been real popular here in the U.S.A. I think she is ready to make her mark her. All she needs to do is a lot of tours here and she will definately be noticed.

For this cd I was rather disappointed in her song selection. Lesley divided her material between classical and popular music. I have no doubt that Lesley is ideal for both venues, but I don't think it appropriate to mix the types of music.

On this cd I rate Lesleys' voice a perfect "10" but not the material used here.

You music fans out there, please allow Lesley to come into your heart with her song. It will be one of the best choices you have ever made.

Recommedation: Despite my one star rating, I think you should still buy this cd.

Best CD by her so far!.......2000-08-12

I never liked her previous CDs. Definetly she is not world class opera singer except that she is from England(lots of local fans for patriotic reason). However, she is reasonalble good broadway show tune singer. This Cd will prove it. Only minus for this CD is that she shouldnot have recorded operatic pieces since she is not talanted opera singer at all.

Best of Garrett's Performance--"You'll Never Walk Alone".......2000-06-11

This CD, "I Will Wait For You" is the best recording from Garrett's discography. Her voice has warmth and color to showcase her rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Rogers and Hammerstein's "Carousel."

Also, featured on this recording is the title track, "I will Wait For You" by Michael Legrand. I have Jessye Norman's version on Norman's "Lucky To Be Me" album and my ears agree that Garrett's version is much more surpassing than Norman's version. Purchase this item, you won't regret it!

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