On the Beach [Import]

Product Description
The perfect album for a day at the beach, Rea's eighth album takes the listener from the water's edge of the title song to the sunny fields of the French countryside in 'Giverny'. Originally released in 1986. Warner.

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On the Beach [Import]

Average customer rating: One of Neil's Best Works... Never Looses its Unique and Darkly Profound Feel Here's everything you need to know about Neil Young... Neil Young's Finest Accomplishment Beyond Great

On the Beach Neil Young Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Heroes | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tonight's the Night Zuma Comes a Time Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere Neil Young ASIN: B00009P1O0 Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

1. Walk On
2. See The Sky About To Rain
3. Revolution Blues
4. For The Turnstiles
5. Vampire Blues
6. On The Beach
7. Motion Pictures
8. Ambulance Blues

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Sparse, underproduced, and at times downright dour, On the Beach was Neil Young's first studio album after Harvest had transformed him into a mainstream superstar two years before. It was a career move akin to "pissin' in the wind," as the artist himself describes life on one of the album's most famous lines. Young had already recorded the harrowing Tonight's the Night, his indictment of '60s drug culture and the damage done, but his label rejected it as too abrasive. So the artist gave them this instead. Less mournful but still haunting, the album is basically Young's rejection of rock stardom and what had become of the counterculture, covering a range of subjects, including Richard Nixon and Patty Hearst (the epic "Ambulance Blues"), his affair with actress Carrie Snodgrass ("Motion Pictures"), and, most famously, years before it became "chic" to do so, Charles Manson (the rocking "Revolution Blues"). "Vampire Blues," meanwhile, seemed to be about all those topics, as well as Young himself. Full of despair and little hope, On the Beach would nevertheless eventually come to be reappraised as a rock culture masterpiece. --Bill Holdship

Album Description

2003 remastered reissue of 1974 album. This dark yet triumphant album, with guests Graham Nash, David Crosby & The Band's Rick Danko & Levon Helm, initially peaked at #16 & achieved gold status. Eight tracks. Reprise.

Customer Reviews:

One of Neil's Best Works..........2007-03-20

I have always thought that this was one of his strongest albums. The songwriting is thoughtful, interesting, and clever. The music is equally solid. Even his take on familiar genres--blues, ballads--are fresh and strong. His singing is as good as it ever gets, which may be an acquired taste for some, but he is at his peak here. Along with "After the Gold Rush", "Everybody Knows This is Nowhere", and "Harvest", I think this work completes the Holy Quadrangle of early Neil Young.

Never Looses its Unique and Darkly Profound Feel.......2007-03-05

The last album in Neil's "ditch trilogy" provides a remarkable insight into Neil's music and his personal life and it is one of Neil's best albums.

"Walk On" is that real catchy country/rock pop tune with riffs and hooks, a style Young seldom showcased. "See The Sky About to Rain" had been around for a number of years and is a tender ballad with some nice steel pedal guitar and organ work. "Revolution Blues" is Neil at the top of his game. The banjo comes out on "For the Turnstiles" along with Neil singing in a real high pitched voice, it has a real rough charm to it, as does most of Neil's stuff. "Vampire Blues" is a little bluesy rock number. The title track is a moving and atmospheric delight, close your eyes and immerse yourself for 7 minutes. Some great lines in that song. "Motion Pictures" is a raw acoustic ballad with some nice guitar fills, some honest lyrics and a nice melody. The closing track would be one of his finest compositions, a near 9 minute acoustic narrative song, more organic, earthy and moving than any of Bob Dylan's tunes of similar length.

This album is best listened to at night.

Here's everything you need to know about Neil Young..........2007-02-03

First, while there are Neil Young "fans" who think "Harvest" is his "best" album, they aren't the real fans, and they're not the ones who paid the mortgage on the Redwood City ranch. They're Top 40 people, and "Harvest" was a Top 40 album. On the liner notes to "Decade," Young acknowledged that album as the "middle of the road" and welcomed his return to "the ditch." Second, while it's highly inaccurate to say that Neil "loves" his fans, the truth is that "holds them in contempt" is a better description (read the book "Shakey" for starters, specifically the reminiscences of the "Tonight's The Night" tour. He laughed at the fact that he showed up for these shows drunk and stoned and by doing so ripped off his audience. Whatta guy. Neil cares about Neil...and his family...and anyone else is simply a "consumer). Third, while Neil had a big laugh over his "lost decade" at Geffen and the lawsuit that followed, David Geffen was probably justified in sending a lawsuit his way, because Young ripped off Geffen and everyone who bought a copy of "Kinda Fonda Wanda" (from the album "Neil & The Shocking Pinks.") But the Reprise years...especially this album, an overlooked classic...that's why the faithful hang in there. From the feel-good Charles Manson ditty "Revolution Blues" ("Well I hear that Laurel Canyon is full of famous stars, but I hate them worse than lepers, and I'll kill them in their cars") to concert stand-bys ("See The Sky About To Rain"), this is Weird and Moody Neil at 11 on a 10 scale...in short, pure freakin' art without a single nod toward "commercialism." Any Neil Young album is a roll of the dice, but this one comes up a winner on all counts.

Neil Young's Finest Accomplishment.......2007-01-30

I would give this album 6 stars. Harvest is great, yes. After the Gold Rush, Tonights the Night, the list of epic Neil Young albums could go on for days, but nothing is as complete as On the Beach. I can't say enough about this album. If I ever have children, this will be the first thing they hear. And maybe the only thing. There is no better album. If you fancy yourself a Neil Young fan, you don't need to think twice about purchasing this album. It will make your day again and again.

Beyond Great.......2006-12-27

I never even knew 'On The Beach' existed until I saw the re-issued cd on the shelves about a year ago. What a surprise. This is Neil at his best. He hits on some of his greatest lyrics and music over the course of this album.

Other reviews have done a great song by song run down so there's no reason for me to take up your time covering the same ground.

If you like Neil at all then this should be in your collection. I'd even recommend this one to a non-Neil fan!

Average customer rating: Ladies in Lavender Ladies in Lavender Soundtrack Ladies in Lavendar - Movie Soundtrack Ladies In Lavender CD LADIES in LAVENDER

Ladies in Lavender Nigel Hess , and Joshua Bell Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sarasate | Sarasate, Pablo de | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Bell, Joshua | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Romance of the Violin Ladies in Lavender The Red Violin: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Voice of the Violin Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto [Hybrid SACD] ASIN: B00080EUNA Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

1. Ladies In Lavender
2. Olga
3. Teaching Andrea
4. Fantasy For Violin And Orchestra
5. Meditation From Thais
6. Our Secret
7. On The Beach
8. Introduction And Tarantella Op. 43
9. The Letter
10. Zabawa Weselna (Polish Dance)
11. Stirrings
12. Potatoes
13. The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
14. A Broken Heart
15. Two Sisters
16. The Carnival Of Venice

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The screenwriting/directing debut of veteran British stage and screen actor Charles Dance tells of a pair of Cornish spinsters (Judi Dench and Maggie Smith) who discover a charismatic young Polish violin virtuoso castaway (Daniel Bruhl) on the beach below their home. The tale leads inexorably to tender romantic conflicts and a warm concert house finale. Composer Nigel Hess masterfully utilizes his background as Music Director and House Composer for the Royal Shakespeare Company to conjure a score that evokes its quiet, emotional dignity via neo-classical orchestral arrangements that feature real life young virtuoso Joshua Bell on solo violin. Hess' intimate original compositions form a virtually seamless tapestry with the story's requisite classical repertory choices, which range from Massenet and Debussy to Bell's delightful variations on Paganini's "The Carnival of Venice." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Ladies in Lavender.......2007-07-18

The music and melody is romantic and artistically precious. I enjoy this album everyday.

Ladies in Lavender Soundtrack.......2007-05-13

I love this CD. The music carries you away and it is wonderful to go to sleep by. It was such a great movie and the music is delicious.

Ladies in Lavendar - Movie Soundtrack.......2007-03-29

The violin music is wonderful! I knew I wanted a copy of this soundrack when I saw the movie on DVD. Joshua Bell in a wonderful artist.

Ladies In Lavender CD.......2007-03-19

The film "Ladies In Lavender" is touching and a tear jerker, but, so well done. Having the film on DVD was not enough, I needed to have the CD to play when I am driving. The violin virtuosity of Joshua Bell is magnificient and so pleasing to hear when relaxation is desired.

LADIES in LAVENDER.......2007-02-19

This is the most amazing and beautiful CD I've heard in a long time. Joshua Bell excells on his violin with this touching and haunting music. I listen to it often.
Sarah

Average customer rating: It's great! Honestly, this CD sucks What an awesome CD!!! rocket ship beach review we all love it

Rocket Ship Beach Dan Zanes + Friends Manufacturer: Festival Five Rec. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Folk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: House Party Family Dance Night Time Catch That Train! Dan Zanes & Friends - All Around the Kitchen! Crazy Videos & Concert Songs! ASIN: B000051ZNR Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

1. Polly Wolly Doodle (with Sheryl Crow)
2. King Kong Kitchie (with the Wonderland String Band)
3. Bushel and a Peck (with Donald Saaf and the Rocket Ship Singers)
4. Go Down Emmanuel Road (with the Sandy Girls)
5. Goodbye Old Paint
6. Father Goose (with Rankin' Don and the Rocket Ship
7. Keep on the Sunny Side (with the Wonderland String Band)
8. Erie Canal (with Suzanne Vega)
9. Buckeye Jim
10. Brown Girl in the Ring (with the Wonderland String Band and G.E. Smith)
11. Hello (with Barbara Brousal)
12. All My Friends Live in the Woods (with Simon Kirke)
13. Weather Report (Sophie and Emma)
14. Mole in the Ground
15. On the Sunny Side of the Street (with Rankin' Don and Donald Saaf)
16. Sidewalks of New York (with a cast of thousands)
17. Over the Rainbow (with Donald Saaf)

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Dan Zanes, lead singer of the 1980s roots-rock band the Del Fuegos, didn't need to enlist the high-profile help of pals Sheryl Crow and Suzanne Vega to produce a crowd-pleasing kids' record, but he got it anyway. On Rocket Ship Beach, where traditional tunes such as "Polly Wolly Doodle" (with Crow) and "Erie Canal" (with Vega) mingle in loosey-goosey, just-for-the-fun-of-it fashion with originals such as the plucky "All My Friends Live in the Woods" (written by Bad Company buddy Simon Kirke), Zanes exhibits the same plugged-in exuberance that gave his former band its unpredictable zing. Besides the no-amateurs instrumentation, which includes Zanes on guitar, lap steel, banjo-mandolin, and studiophone, and G.E. Smith on banjo-mandolin and guitar as part of a kickin' string band that performs the classic "King Kong Kitchie," plus a cluster of others, what stands out most about this 17-track funfest is its draw-you-in friendliness. Pitching in with the pros (who also include dancehall rapper Rankin' Don--he delivers the gruff stuff on "Father Goose" and "Sunny Side of the Street") are family friends such as the gang of West Indian babysitters turned vocal group the Sandy Girls, who give it up to impressive, get-you-boogying effect on "Emmanuel Road," and a kindergarten class that contributes, adorably, to "Sidewalks of New York." All told, this is way hipper than most kids' records and it also razzle-dazzles with its packaging--Rocket Ship Beach arrives in a chunky, colorful board-book illustrated with sweet, fantasy-fueled beachside scenes by banjo player and Zanes's brother-in-law, Donald Saaf. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

music is in the air. it's alive and it's here for everyone. if you can play an old song, you can write a new song. make it a family parade, all around the kitchen cock-a-doodle-doodle-doo. or how about a family band? on the front steps, in the back yard, in the park, on the sidewalk, in the basement. if you can brush your teeth, you can play tamborine. if you can tell a joke, you can sing.

festival five records is the sound of a neighborhood band on the front stoop playing tunes after dinner for a family dance. festival five records is the sound of a group of 9 and 10 year olds singing a sixty year old broadway song in the basement of a 150 year old row house. it's the sound of a 40-year-old dad on a blue porch singing a 400 year old story song about a frog that marries a mouse. when you feel that music in the air, try to catch as much as possible.

Customer Reviews:

It's great!.......2007-01-27

I'm a first-time Mom who was looking for a CD both my daughter and I could enjoy. We rec'd this CD at Christmas along with "Buzz Buzz" by Laurie Berkner. This one is my personal favorite. I think I enjoy it as much, if not more than my daughter (who is 1). The songs are addicting and I, like a previous reviewer, find myself singing/humming them even when my daughter is not around. Polly Wolly Doodle and King Kong Kitchie are fabulous! I highly recommend giving this CD a spin. I'm sure my daughter will love it even more when she gets a little older.

Honestly, this CD sucks.......2007-01-18

I was excited to receive this CD because of its great reviews. Once I received it however, I found it barely listenable. My toddler daughter looked and me and said "Off!Off!" and we took it off the CD player after only 10 minutes.

People can make of Raffi all they want, but at least his music is tolerable!

Don't waste your money on this lemon of a CD.

What an awesome CD!!!.......2006-12-20

My 2 year old and 1 year old think this CD ROCKS! My son will point to the CD player and cry and whine until I turn it on. From song one they both wiggle, giggle and dance all over. The songs are very folksy, upbeat, and easy to groove too. Get this CD and watch your kids get jiggy wit' it!

rocket ship beach review.......2006-11-10

Rocket Ship Beach was my introduction to Dan Zanes. I have a new son and I was searching for some music we could both enjoy. I found this and thought I would give it a shot. The cd is wonderful. The music is addicting and I find myself driving down the road singing to myself....without my son in the car! Polly Wolly Doodle, the first track, is one of my favorites (and not because I am a Sheryl Crow fan). Another beautiful song is "Hello". This cd is upbeat, fun and yet different from some more typical childrens music. My son really enjoys the different sounds and rhythms on the cd. The cd has a few little introductions where you can hear children, a phone ringing, ect. This cd is sure to put you in a good mood. I highly recommend it! I am actually waiting for another Dan Zanes cd to arrive I liked it so much.

we all love it.......2006-08-05

The whole family can enjoy this music, unlike many of the other kid's music that is so lame.

Average customer rating: Just what I wanted I Want to be a producer Spring Time for "The Producers" Mel Brooks = Brilliant it won 11 (if im correct) TONY awards for a reason!

The Producers (2001 Original Broadway Cast) Mel Brooks , Matthew Broderick , Nathan Lane , Roger Bart , Gary Beach , Cady Huffman , Jesse Levy , and Grace Paradise, Jennifer Smith Tony Kadleck Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Contemporary Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Movie Scores | 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: Monty Python's Spamalot (2005 Original Broadway Cast) Hairspray (2002 Original Broadway Cast) Wicked (2003 Original Broadway Cast) The Producers (2005 Movie Soundtrack) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (2005 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B00005AY6I Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Opening Night
3. The King of Broadway
4. We Can Do It
5. Unhappy
6. I Wanna Be a Producer
7. In Old Bavaria
8. Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop
9. Keep It Gay
10. When You Got It, Flaunt It
11. Along Came Bialy
12. That Face
13. Have You Ever Heard the German Band?
14. It's Bad Luck to Say Good Luck on Op'ning Night
15. Springtime for hitler
16. Where Did We Go Right?
17. Betrayed
18. 'Til Him
19. Prisoners Of Love (Leo & Max)
20. Goodbye!

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

The Producers was the vehicle that first proclaimed Mel Brooks's decidedly singular comic vision as a film director in 1968. At the time, the world may not have been entirely ready for the depth charges of hilarity he unleashed; but more than three decades later, it seemed almost foreordained that the film's retooling as a full-fledged musical--directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman--would become the smash hit of the 2000-2001 Broadway season (even before opening at the St. James Theatre in April). Brooks is, of course, no stranger to the Broadway musical genre or to songwriting, but skeptics might find themselves taken by surprise at just how outrageously well all the threads come together for the new show.

The film's absurd core vignette--the infamous "Springtime for Hitler"--if anything gains a few notches in hilarity when framed by a character-rich musical that comes off as both parody and valentine in its mimicry of Broadway's "golden age." Brooks (with the help of idiomatically expert arrangements by Glen Kelly) has cooked up a variety of numbers constituting a virtual primer of old-fashioned American musical comedy styles (there's even a toying with Cabaret-style decadence), but they're always coated with an extra layer of zaniness. In fact, the whole show becomes a Chinese box of parodies within parodies. But what really gets the whole mix working is a surefire cast headed by Nathan Lane playing Max Bialystock and Matthew Broderick doing a delightfully nebbish turn with delusions of misplaced glory as his sidekick, Leo Bloom.

From his first big number (musically winking at Fiddler on the Roof), Lane hungrily lays claim to the role, undaunted by his formidable predecessor, Zero Mostel. Even on disc, you can visualize his over-the-top mugging as a dethroned "king of Broadway" who was "the first producer ever to do summer stock in the winter." Comedy, as they say, is all about timing, and that's exactly what Lane gets right. His interactions with Bloom, Franz Liebkind (Brad Oscar), and Roger de Bris (Gary Beach) are priceless, even when only in sound. As for the tunes, Brooks crafts a number of truly memorable ones--don't be surprised to find yourself horrified as you hum along with "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" and, of course, "Springtime for Hitler." --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Just what I wanted.......2006-11-06

I saw the making of the CD on TV. The cast does a great job. I have the CD in my car stereo and listen to it often.

I Want to be a producer.......2006-03-06

This recording is great! I saw the play in november and loved the music. I bought the CD a little later and i am still listing to it. The cast are all great singers and did a great job. The songs are witty and catchy and never get old. You should listin to this.(Warning:See the movie or the play before you listin to this, you might hate it if you've have not.)

Spring Time for "The Producers".......2005-12-13

While I'll abmit that Nazi regemes and Hitler are probably some of the least funny thing in the world...i have to admit that the words to Springtime for Hitler are hilarious, just like the rest of the songs on this cast recording.

While "The Producers" Is not as musically complex or mature as other "Best Musical" scores of recent years (Spamalot, Avenue Q, Hairspray,) It is funnier than all of those put together. Nathan lane And Matthew Broderick Are perfectly cast in their roles and Caddy Hoffman is great, and when Ulla belt, she Belts!
the rest of the cast is amazing.

As for the song I can't think of one that I don't like, They are all great!

I would hope that the fact that the show makes light of Hitler doesn't turn you off, because you would be missing somthing great.

Mel Brooks = Brilliant.......2005-12-12

My theatre group went to New York two years ago, adn we did a marathon 4 shows in 3 days. Each show got progressively better, finally culminating in seeing Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick's final performance of "The Producers." I have been a fan of Brooks' since I saw "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" 5 years ago. Naturally, I was beyond excited to see the show he made of his most brilliant film.

I was not disappointed. It was funny, racy, and downright fabulous. I bought the soundtrack at intermission and have been listening to it ever since. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves musicals. Lane and Broderick play off each other perfectly, Cady Huffman has one of the best belting voices I've heard in ages, and the songs are actually FUNNY.

Aside from raving about one of my favorite shows, I would like to address the comments made about the show downplaying Hitler and being racist towards Germans. In no way does this show downplay Hitler's terrible deeds. Bialystock and Bloom make several comments about how disgusted they are about the play- the fact that it is so insulting to our sensibilities is the reason why it was chosen in the first place. I am Jewish and have studied the Holocaust and WWII for years. I was not offended in the least, nor did I feel the Brooks was promoting or trivializing Hitler's war crimes. Brooks himself is Jewish for god's sake.

Second, I see nothing in the show that is racist towards Germans. Yes there is a Nazi in it who is German. How is that racist? The Nazis went all over the world after WWII- it is possible that several ended up in New York City. And no one will argue that some Nazi's were German. You might as well say that the show is discriminatory towards Swedes, or gay directors, or producers, or the countless number of things made fun of in the show.

it won 11 (if im correct) TONY awards for a reason!.......2005-12-08

This is by far the funniest thing I have ever seen. I got the chance to see it on broadway with Lane (unfortunatly not Broderick) and most of the original cast. For some reason, certain people seem to think this play is racist. First off, the whole thing is pure 100% SATIRE. I'm 15 and I can realize that. Also, are you aware that Mel Brooks is jewish? Yeah, so lighten up. I realize what Hitler did, and it will never be forgotten. But my God, get a sense of humor. In case you never saw the play, the Bavarian guy breaks his leg (making "It's bad luck to say good luck on opening night funny) and is replaced by the gay director for the song "Springtime for Hitler". ITS HILARIOUS! BROOKS MADE HITLER A GAY GUY! And why do you think he did that? Geeze... just lighten up!

So about the CD...awesome. I love these songs, and I am very much looking forward to seeing the movie version of the musical coming out in late December! GO SEE IT!

Average customer rating: Sousa Sousa By the Royal Marines Still Among the Best How Sousa Should Sound

Sousa: Marches; Band of HR Royal Marines; Lt. Col. G.A.C. Hoskins John Phillip Sousa , Lt. Col. G. A. C. Hoskins , and Band of HR Royal Marines Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Sousa | Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fennell Conducts Sousa The United States Marine Band Performs Sousa Marches Sousa's Greatest Hits Sousa Original II / United States Marine Band Stars & Stripes Forever and the Greatest Marches ASIN: B0000CE7FX Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

1. King Cotton
2. The Gladiator
3. Semper Fidelis
4. The Belle Of Chicago
5. The Invincible Eagle
6. Manhattan Beach
7. The Liberty Bell
8. El Capitan
9. The Washington Post
10. The Crusader
11. The Black Horse Troop
12. The Fairest Of The Fair
13. The High School Cadets
14. The Stars And Stripes Forever
15. The Pride Of The Wolverines
16. Hail To The Spirit Of Liberty
17. From Maine To Oregon
18. The Diplomat
19. Powhatan's Daughter
20. Kansas Wildcats
21. Sound Off
22. The Thunderer

Tracks:

1. Hands Across The Sea
2. The Royal Welch Fusiliers
3. The Legionnaires
4. Daughters Of Texas
5. The Gallant Seventh
6. Golden Jubilee
7. Solid Men To The Front
8. Marquette University
9. The Beau Ideal
10. The Rifle Regiment
11. The Northern Pines
12. Nobles Of The Mystic Shrine
13. New York Hippodrome
14. The Gridiron Club
15. The Charlatan
16. The Lambs
17. The National Game
18. On The Campus
19. La Flor De Sevilla
20. Jack Tar
21. The Glory Of The Yankee Navy

Customer Reviews:

Sousa.......2007-07-25

I love Sousa marches but this recording while comprehensive and cheep lacks much to be desired in the musical rendension. It lacks the spark and musicality of Sousa.

Sousa By the Royal Marines.......2007-03-31

This is a great CD re-issue of the Band of the Royal Marines School of Music under Graham Hoskins. This band did a three LP series on Sousa marches some years ago that was better than most on this very well covered topic. Sousa march recordings will always come and go, but some like this stand out more than others. For one, there is nothing like the panache of a Royal Marines band. Their sound is a time honored development that gets passed from one generation to the next. Even as the number of RM bands continues to change and downsize, there are now about four bands left in the service, their sound quality continues to be superb.

When these recordings were made RM bands were still at their height in the British service and their quality was amazing. Most bands numbered over 60 in this period, and that is why many Americans may be surprsed at the volume of music produced here. This is not one of your small, though excellent regimental bands! Americans tend to think that British military band instrumentation is on the thin side. Not so here! Of course Sousa always sounds best with either the Allentown band or the US Marine band.

This CD is evidence of how popular Sousa has always been in the UK, and with RM bands in particular. The selection here on two CDs covers most of the standard Sousa fair, with a few different selections here and there. Unfortunatley there are none of Sousa's fine transcriptions for classical music, or selections from his operettas. This music is always wonderful to have in combination with the marches as it shows how much variety he was capable of in his compositions. For that kind of concert the reader is referred to the very fine collection of Sousa music being done under the Naxos label by the Band of the Royal Artillery.

Here you will find a solid collection of Sousa's great marches. Roughly a third of those 136 compositions are contained here. The Royal Marines give a sharpe and clear sound to these works which should certainly inspire. You will also get a very nice idea how RM bands sounded back in the 1980s. Graham Hoskins was a fine director of music, typical of the inhouse genius of the Royal Marines Band Service at that time. He took this band on a USA tour in 1985 with the Arygll & Sutherland Highlanders. Devotees of Sousa should enjoy these spirited versions of the march king's music as performed across the pond.

Still Among the Best.......2006-06-01

I bought two audio casettes with these marches back in the 1980's and wore them out. These performances are hard to beat for virtuosity, enthusiasm, and sparkle. The sound quality is outstanding. And there are some marches that are rarely, if at all, available.

How Sousa Should Sound.......2006-03-07

Great value 2 cd disc set cut in the early 1980's & remastered the sound of the Royal Marines Band is nothing short of terrific. Judging by the sound would not be surprised for this to be a combined double RM band. These 1st chair players give Sousa's great marches that extra kick that takes the "March Kings" music to that higher level. By the center quick march!!!!

Average customer rating: honestly..mathsux...3 * max... Another step down in quality JIMMY 'S BEACH HOUSE I wanna live on the Moon! What Happened?

Beach House On The Moon [ENHANCED CD] Jimmy Buffett Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Banana Wind Barometer Soup Off to See the Lizard Fruitcakes Hot Water ASIN: B00000J2QZ Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Beach House On The Moon
2. Permanent Reminder Of A Temporary Feeling
3. Waiting For The Next Explosion
4. Pacing The Cage
5. You Call It Jogging
6. Flesh And Bone
7. I Will Play For Gumbo
8. Math Suks
9. Spending Money
10. Semi-True Story
11. Lucky Stars
12. I Don't Know And I Don't Care
13. Oysters And Pearls

Amazon.com

Jimmy Buffett's music has always had an easy-in-the-islands feel to it, and if his songs seem like postcards sent from exotic locations or notes hastily scribbled on a bar napkin, that's more or less what they are. On Buffett's 31st album, the singer/songwriter, bestselling author, pilot, and son of a son of a sailor offers alternately wry and sentimental observations on everything from our impending doom ("Waiting for the Next Explosion") and the appeal of Cajun food ("I Will Play for Gumbo") to the ultimate vacation getaway ("Beach House on the Moon") and life's sweet mysteries ("Oysters & Pearls"). Buffett also tries on a couple of intriguing covers, including Bruce Cockburn's pensive "Pacing the Cage," Mose Allison's sly "You Call It Jogging," and Fred Neil's laid-back "Lucky Stars." Thanks to the return of a few long-lost members of his Coral Reefer Band, Beach House on the Moon often recalls Buffett's early albums--cause enough for Parrotheads everywhere to fire up the blender, string up the hammock, and give this one a spin. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

honestly..mathsux...3 * max..........2006-12-08

Math sux made me almost waver...to remind myself why I like him, I immediately resort to his old catalog...math sux, seriously...probably worst song he's ever let be known

Another step down in quality.......2005-09-07

Just as Jimmy's albums took a general downturn from the 70's to 80's, and from the 80's to the 90's, this album again shows another step down in quality; further distancing himself farther from the classic music he once wrote in the 70's.

I mean, I'm a big Parrothead, and I REALLY want to like this album, but he makes it so very difficult with the weak material included. In fact, with repeated listens, it's actually getting harder to enjoy it.

Jimmy just seems to be coasting most of the time on this disc (coasting in a bad way), going through the motions, on autopilot. He really needed/needs a reality check of his music, away from his current trend, and back to something of substance. I doubt that this album will hold up to the test of time as his 70's-80's albums have.

Sorry

JIMMY 'S BEACH HOUSE .......2005-05-28

Jimmy Buffett makes a very good attempt to capture the population which may not know his tried and true "Margaritaville" Music. Some of the "Coral Reefers" background musicians showed up on this session which adds a lot to this CD. The songs are funky and playful and sometimes even moody. The lyrics and tunes are good enough to make you want to lean back in your summer chair and sing along, with a tall drink in hand and nowhere to go. Jimmy Buffett never takes himself or his music too seriously. I like the second cut very much, "Permanent Reminder of a Temporary Feeling". It is the perfect anthem for this or any other Buffett CD. Buffett has a breezy way of takiing us all on journeys of the imagination where everyone lives the beach bum life and is better for it. It's the "what me worry?" attitude where money, clothes, jobs, and success don't matter much. Of course to say that Buffett hasn't earned a fine living through "merchandizing" through his many restaurants and web-pages is beside the point. There are enough parrotheads who would like to believe the next "beach house is on the moon" and it is accessible to each of us. So lay back and enjoy this CD.

I wanna live on the Moon!.......2002-10-12

I recently began to re-visit Jimmy Buffett's body of work.

Yes, I am a Parrothead...long before they named us that.

But, more than that, I love the music. And even more than that, I love a good story put to music.

Buffett has done himself proud on this CD. The stories he tells about tattoos (PERMANENT REMINDER OF A TEMPORARY FEELING), failed love affairs (YOU CALL IT JOGGING), being a caveman in the era of the world wide web (FLESH AND BONE), being a true son of the south (I WILL PLAY FOR GUMBO), and the advice he gives to misery husbands (SPENDING MONEY) are top notch. Not only are they musically pleasing, they're very well written.

I'd like to ask Buffett what comes phirst -- the music or the words.

However, this year on the first anniversary of 9/11, I was really struck by the words to PACING THE CAGE. It was if I was hearing it for the first time. Made me weep.

Get this CD and enjoy songwriting and the joy of performing at its best.

Go, Jimmy!

What Happened?.......2002-02-13

Alright ive been a parrothead since i was 7. I always look for Jimmy to start my summer and end my summer. I start with Barometer Soup and end it with Mexico. I was about 13 when this cd came out, but i never really got a chance to listen to since i still loved Buffetts old stuff. Well when i got a chance listen to it and i was extremely disapointed, I mean what happened to him? Is trying to hit Pop and get on the radio? Barely any songs on this cd have any caribbean-boat-music feel to em there just simple folk songs. Math suks...first second i heard this song i didnt loose through the whole thing, this song is by far the worse buffett song ever written, terrible just terrible. Now Beach House aint that bad its got its high points such as Beach House On The Moon, I Don't Know I Don't Care, I Will Play For Gumbo, and of course the tear-jerker Pacing the Cage.(Which if you ever stumble upon live version of Pacing The Cage from when Buffett kicked off the summer on the Today Show summer of 99 I think, listen to it, it is spectacular) Well it really doesnt matter how this cd comes out buffett rarely plays his new stuff on his tour. Basically this cd is worth burnin if somebody u know has it, but dont buy it this cd gets thrown in buffetts dispointing cd along with Somewhere Over China.

Average customer rating: A must have Chris Rea album GREAT LISTEN!! A Timeless CD! What an album!!!! An Atmospheric Gem

On the Beach Chris Rea Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: King of the Beach Dancing with Strangers Water Sign Shamrock Diaries Auberge ASIN: B000007381 Release Date: 1993-04-07

Tracks:

1. On the Beach
2. Little Blonde Plaits
3. Giverny
4. Lucky Day
5. Just Passing Through
6. It's All Gone
7. Hello Friend
8. Two Roads
9. Light of Hope
10. Auf Immer und Ewig
11. Freeway
12. Bless Them All
13. Crack That Mould

Album Description

The perfect album for a day at the beach, Rea's eighth album takes the listener from the water's edge of the title song to the sunny fields of the French countryside in 'Giverny'. Originally released in 1986. Warner.

Customer Reviews:

A must have Chris Rea album.......2006-08-24

I'd heard about Chris Rea off and on through the years and apart from a few songs, knew next to nothing about his output. Come 2006, I find myself engrossed in this artist and his entire body of work. Sadly, I doubt I will ever get to see him perform live here in the states.

I get drawn into this album more and more with each subsequent listen. The only song I don't really care for is "Crack that mould", but apart from that it is a winner. A very atmospheric and relaxing album to my ears. I enjoy listening to this one on the way to work in the morning too. A solid and consistent release that rates close to the top of Rea output! If you have any Chris Rea, you should add this to your collection.

GREAT LISTEN!!.......2002-07-04

This is one of THE most wonderful CD's I have ever had the good fortune of listening to. I purchased this CD originally in 1990 and subsequently lost it to my ex in our divorce. I thought so much of this CD that I purchased it on my own - and I STILL love the music. Chris Rea has a unique, sexy quality to his voice that cannot be adequately described. You MUST listen to experience!

A Timeless CD!.......2001-08-04

Unlike most albums released in the mid 80's, this one is not dated. It it the perfect anytime album. The soft soothing music is a perfect fit for Chris Rea and his unique vocal presentation. It is also the best of all the Chris Rea albums. (so far) The song "Giverny" is a great catchy song, but my favorite is still "Just passing through". Simply lovely! I bought this CD for my dad for father's day a few years back and it remains one of his favorite albums in recent times. I have searched Chris Rea's entire catalog for another gem like this one. All of his albums contain a few gems (sans Tennis; what was he thinking?) But this CD is loaded with great songs.

What an album!!!!.......2000-10-11

If you are a Chris Rea fan or wish to know his music - this is the album. And of course the commercial success of Road to hell is another. But this is the album which gets you rooted and does take you beyond the beach with or without her...

An Atmospheric Gem.......2000-08-15

I came to this album late -- a girlfriend introduced me to it -- and I know next to nothing about Rea himself. But that in a way helps, because this album stands on its own as a magnificent piece of mood music, a slightly plaintive ode to holidays and loves of the past. In different hands, this could have been simple lightweight pop music, but the whole packaging of the album, from the lapping surf on the opening track, to the visual design of the cover, gives it a wonderful atmosphere.

The standard of musicianship is high: Dave Mattacks played drums on the Joan Armatrading album, and Max Middleton did the keyboards on the very heavy 'Blow by Blow' of Jeff Beck. Rea himself has a catarrhal voice which, while not quite possessing the gravelly nature of Tom Waits's, often sounds as if he is just recovering from something seriously bronchial.

Many of the tunes here are great. The only ones that seem possibly out of place are the upbeat ones which disturb the mellow sunbathing mood. Rea has always been wielding a guitar whenever I've seen him on TV, but with many of the tunes,I cannot tell whether they were originally written on guitar or keyboard. Rea has himself re-recorded the track 'On the Beach' several times, but the version on this album -- the first -- is by far the best and much more subtle.

Average customer rating: worth money Great Patriotic Music A good choice of tunes with good quality Brilliant!!! Best Patriotic Music I've Found

Stars & Stripes: America's Greatest Hits Manufacturer: Compendia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Morton Gould | Gould, Morton | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schuman | Schuman, William | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Smith, John Stafford | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sousa | Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Houston Symphony Orchestra | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Gospel | Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: American Anthems American Jubilee Marches: The Greatest Hits God Bless America: Ult Patriotic Album The Military Band: Salute to the Services ASIN: B000000BMS Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

1. The Star Spangled Banner
2. George M. Cohan Medley: Yankee Doodle Dandy/Harrigan/Mary's A Grand Old Name/You're A Grand Old Flag
3. American Salute
4. The Washington Post
5. El Capitan
6. Armed Forces Medley: The Army Goes Rolling Along/Anchors Aweigh/Semper paratus/The U.S. Air Force...
7. God Bless America
8. Colonel Bogey
9. National Emblem March
10. Americans We
11. Manhattan Beach
12. Deep In The Heart Of Texas
13. The Yellow Rose Of Texas
14. Hoe-Down From 'Rodeo'
15. Shaker Melody from Appalachian Spring

Tracks:

1. Fanfare For The Common Man
2. Overture To 'Strike Up The Band'
3. America The Beautiful
4. 76 Trombones
5. Victory At Sea Suite
6. America From 'West Side Story'
7. Liberty Bell
8. Variations On 'America'
9. The Stars And Stripes Forever

Customer Reviews:

worth money.......2007-05-24

this cd set is definately worth the money spent. i haven't heard some of the music before but was willing to give it a try.

Great Patriotic Music.......2007-02-21

Beautiful music perfect for feeling patriotic. Received CD promptly and in great condition.

A good choice of tunes with good quality.......2005-06-30

If you like military tunes and marches, this 2-CD is a good choice. The orchestration is good, it is well played and the quality of recording is good. If you like this kind of music, it is a good choice to buy.

Brilliant!!!.......2003-08-11

I have the CD at home and the songs sound fabulous. I've heard the Houston Symphony's version of the Star Spangled Banner many times on TV as this anthem has been used at sign-off (when this was happening). It's as powerful a version you'll hear. Probably the finest patriotic music CD you can find out there.

Best Patriotic Music I've Found.......2001-09-20

Loved the CD! I am buying it to use with a Musical Freestyle Ride for a Quadrille. A horse oriented endeaver. The music will be perfect to bring positive patriotism to fairs and fund raisers for NYC.

Average customer rating: relax time Doesn't get any better... Great New Start, Great Finish "Bare______on the beach" barefoot on the beech

Barefoot on the Beach Michael Franks Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dragonfly Summer Abandoned Garden Blue Pacific Rendezvous in Rio Watching the Snow ASIN: B00000J7A9 Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

1. Barefoot On The Beach
2. Heart Like An Open Book
3. Now Love Has No End
4. The Fountain Of Youth
5. When You Smiled At Me
6. Double Talk
7. Every Time She Whispers
8. Why Spring Ain't Here
9. A Walk In The Rain
10. Mr. Smooth
11. Like Moon Behind A Cloud

Customer Reviews:

relax time.......2006-02-21

This CD is a relax in a tub of bubbles or on a good feeling memory trip. There are a couple of suprise artist with in duets with Michael that will blow your mind. You can invision yourself walking on the beach with the warm breeze touching your body. Enjoy!

Doesn't get any better..........2005-05-06

than Michael Franks. I heard this in a friend's car, and was spellbound - I had no idea who Michael Franks was at the time. Needless to say, I went a-searching, and fell in love with his utterly different, unique style.
Fantastic album, particularly 'Now Love Has No End' and ' Mr. Smooth'.

Great New Start, Great Finish.......2002-11-08

"Barefoot On The Beach" has the distinction of being both debut and swan song for Michael on Windham Jazz. Currently Michael is without a label but is touring stateside. "Barefoot" has Michael playing with contemporary Jazz, all these songs have hooks suitable for Jazz radio airplay. "Now Love Has No End" is an optimistic duet featuing Valerie Simpson, her voice beautifully compliments Michael's. There are really no surprises here, Michael still has his conversational singing style as he does all his other releases, he just played with the soundscape a little. The scatting employed in "Mr Smooth" is a bit of a departure, as is the blanking of the "F" word in the fade out. Hey, we are having an adult conversation after all.

"Bare______on the beach".......2002-07-21

sunset on the beach, or candle light in your home with your loved one. if you listen to this whole album, you will be more than barefoot by the last song. enjoy.

barefoot on the beech.......2001-07-28

One of the best I've heard ever. the band has so much heart and precision, it is a must have

Average customer rating: New directions explored as this album lives up to the band's high standards The Mechanic's Best Musical Gold From Mike + The Mechanics a must to have it Leaves You Begging For More

Beggar on a Beach of Gold Mike + the Mechanics Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Living Years Mike + the Mechanics Mike + the Mechanics Rewired Word of Mouth ASIN: B000002J40 Release Date: 1995-02-28

Tracks:

1. A Beggar On A Beach Of Gold
2. Another Cup Of Coffee
3. You've Really Got A Hold On Me
4. Mea Culpa
5. Over My Shoulder
6. Someone Always Hates Someone
7. The Ghost Of Sex And You
8. Web Of Lies
9. Plain And Simple
10. Something To Believe In
11. A House Of Many Rooms
12. I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Be Forever)
13. Going, Going...Home

Amazon.com

Mike Rutherford and cohorts have had their ups and downs commercially, but the quality of their output has never wavered. Paul Young (the one from Safe Cafe, as must always be pointed out) and Paul Carrack are outstanding vocalists, and the top-drawer musicians click seamlessly as usual. "Looking Back Over My Shoulder" and "Another Cup of Coffee" are fine tracks, but it's too bad the project as a whole is tarnished by the lame Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder covers. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

New directions explored as this album lives up to the band's high standards.......2005-12-23

A trend that emerged in the mid 1980s was the emergence of the Supergroup. Mike + The Mechanics was one such supergroup that was formed as a side project by Genesis Guitar and Bass player Mike Rutherford and would feature vocalists Paul Carrack (formerly of Squeeze) and Paul Young (formerly of Sad Cafe). This side project would lead to commercial and critical success. Their first album, the self-titled album "Mike + The Mechanics" would have some commercial success - including three Top 40 hits. Their second album "Living Years" produced a #1 song and Record of the Year candidate in the title track - as well as commercial success. In 1991 Mike + The Mechanics would release their third album, "Word of Mouth". While this album still lived up to the quality of the previous albums, the band would run into the problem that many artists have when they try for that third consecutive commercially successful album - they strike out. Unfortunately for their 4th release, 1995's "Beggar on a Beach of Gold", it too did not do well commercially. Like "Word of Mouth", this album would still have the high musical standards Mike + The Mechanics fans have become accustomed to, but this album will incorporate some different styles not seen by the band (i.e. Progressive Elements, Motown)

This is the first album where there is a lineup change in the band. The big change is that keyboardist Adrian Lee is demoted to studio musician status. The other original members Rutherford, Carrack, Young, and drummer Peter Van Hooke remain. As he has on the previous three albums, Christopher Neil returns as producer. The high quality of songwriting continues with Neil, B.A. Robertson and Paul Carrack (who started making songwriting contributions on "Word of Mouth") teaming up with Rutherford (who writes all of the original material). Another big change is the band does two "cover" songs: Smokey Robinson's "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and Stevie Wonder's "I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Last Forever)". Robinson's song introduces a new side to the band - a Motown influence.

As for the lead vocals, the rule of thumb for the first three albums was that Carrack delivered the intense vocals while Young focused on the passionate vocals. The interesting thing on that album is that I see more "melding" of the styles of Carrack and Young. In addition to their voices have some similarities in style, there are cases where they team up for duets.

Here is a review of the tracks:

"A Beggar on the Beach of Gold": This song has a bit of the classic Mechanics feel - especially the keyboard work and the passionate vocals of Young. This song kind of reminds me of Mike + The Mechanics version of the "Rich Man, Poor Man" story.

"Another Cup of Coffee": Another classic Mechanics feel - especially the keyboard. Carrack sings lead vocals in the narrative about a "good housewife". I believe Young also contributes some background vocals.

"You Really Got a Hold On Me": Carrack and Young perform this as a duet - and they should more of this. It's a terrific cover of the Robinson tune as the Mechanics incorporate some Motown-style elements into this song.

"Mea Culpa": This song almost has a similar Rhythm to Genesis' "I Can't Dance" when it starts - definitely a different feel than the "Classic Mechanics feel". Young does great on vocals.

"Over My Shoulder": Outstanding track - this song has almost an acoustic guitar feel to it. Carrack delivers some terrific vocals from start to finish. The songwriting is outstanding as this song explores looking back at a failed relationship.

"Someone Always Hates Someone": This song almost has a the feel of early 1980s Genesis (i.e. the "Genesis" album) and even incorporates some progressive rock elements. The song deals with the impacts of hatred.

"The Ghost of Sex and You": Not a bad track. The melodies on this track also have a feel of early 1980s Genesis. This is the longest track on the album and sometimes I do grow a bit tired of this track.

"Web of Lies": This song once again shows the Classic Mechanics feel. Great vocals by Carrack and there are some good guitar rifts by Rutherford on this song.

"Plain and Simple": Great song. There is more great guitar work by Rutherford. Young delivers terrific passionate vocals. This song features an interesting incorporation of "news clips" in the middle of a song that discusses someone wanting a "simple life". The melodies during those news clips show a slight progressive feel.

"Something to Believe In": While Young has the lead vocals, Carrack joins in making for a terrific duet. This is another example of how these two vocalists work brilliantly together. There's more great guitar work by Rutherford.

"A House of Many Rooms": This song almost has a slight R&B feel to start. This song also grew a little tired on me as I listened.

"I Believe (When I Fall In Love It Will Last Forever)": This is the Stevie Wonder cover and this has more of a Rock sound to compliment the soulful vocals of Carrack.

"Going Going....Home": The harmonies on this song compliment the lead vocals of Young perfectly. This is another outstanding track from a songwriting perspective as it deals with someone who has left his family behind, but realizes he can't run away from his problems and yearns to go home.

The liner notes include the lyrics for all of the songs as well as the songwriting and production credits. Overall, this is a very good album - and with better promotion, this album could have also been a commercially successful album. While Mike + The Mechanics stuck to a formula for the first 3 albums, I like how they switch gears for album four. This certainly will appeal to the core Mechanics fans, but this certainly some great music for anyone to check out.

The Mechanic's Best.......2004-12-01

I'm not usually fond of songs that contain whistling, but "Over my shoulder" is just a wonderful, gorgeous song! In fact, the entire album is great. The title song is a plea (of sorts) to take a good look around and see just exactly what you DO have going for you.But I must admit I bought the album on the strength of one song, the beautiful and haunting "Something to believe in". Not trying to be sappy, I can't help feeling the song is telling us that no matter how bad things seem, or how bleak the world can be, having one person who loves you, and is loved by you, can provide shelter and calm, and help maintain sanity. Mike and the Mechanics (if they still exist) will probably never make another album as good as this, nor a song as wonderful as "Something to believe in".

Musical Gold From Mike + The Mechanics.......2004-05-08

1995's "Beggar On A Beach Of Gold" was meant to be Mike + The Mechanics' "comeback" album, and while it didn't sell much better than it's predecessor, "Word Of Mouth," this is arguably the best album from Mike Rutherford's band away from Genesis. The songs are fantastic, the production is crisp & polished like a brand new car, and the lead vocals by Paul Carrack and Paul Young (of Sad Cafe) are wonderful. Song for song, "Beggar" is brilliant pop-rock: the joyful title track, the driving acoustic pop-rock of "Another Cup Of Coffee" and "Over My Shoulder," the glorious atmospheres of "Mea Culpa," "The Ghost Of Sex And You," and "A House Of Many Rooms," the lovely "Something To Believe In," and the powerful "Someone Always Hates Someone," a song that's *very* relevant with the state of the world today. And for the cherry on top, there's two excellent cover songs of Smokey Robinson's "You've Really Got A Hold On Me," and Stevie Wonder's "I Believe." It's pretty obvious that Mike, Paul & Paul had a great time making this album, as the joy of the music comes through on every track. "Beggar On A Beach Of Gold" is a fantastic Mechanics album, and quite possibly the finest "solo" album Mike Rutherford has ever made. A winner through and through!

a must to have it.......2003-02-03

if you love Genesis, drum machines, great ambient and rithm guitars and keyboards, good perfomances all and more in just songs and ballads, if you are in love, if you like good music less complicated to hear but with the taste of A BIG in music like Mike Rutherford is With great perfomances of Paul Carrack Paul Young,and the rest of the band and will To learn how to make good songs and arrangements this is the record you must to buy, unfortunately i have a cassette record of it because in Argentina this CD never appears, South america miss it. i'm a Genesis Fan and drummer since 1976 and this record never dissapoint me, and every friend who heard it want it, sorry about my english

Leaves You Begging For More.......2002-07-08

Mike Rutherford has assembled two nearly perfect albums in his 23 year career. Beggar, with 1988's Living Years, stands out as a prime example of what good music is all about. The title track kicks the album off with a story of our inability to realize the blessings we have in our quest for material wealth, and there is no looking back from there. There's "Another Cup of Coffee," with its powerful yet subtle images of domestic violence. There's the remorseless "Mea Culpa," with its simple yet somehow menacing guitar riff. "Over My Shoulder" has to be one of the funnest, most whistlable track to ever come from a Genesis man. "Web of Lies" is a rocker, with lyrics to make anyone involved in the criminal justice system proud. "Plain & Simple" features a cameo from Bill Clinton ("Well, I'm still alive and nobody's shooting at me"), and the album ends on a peaceful, melancholy note with "Going, Going . . . Home." The two Motown remakes, "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "I Believe" feature the two Pauls at their best.

Towering above all of the other excellent tracks is "A House of Many Rooms." It has lyrics to rival the best of Tony Banks or Peter Gabriel, using the rooms of a house (well, mansion, really) as a metaphor for the human personality. Stay away from me, the protagonist warns his would-be lover, for I am a house of many rooms . . . . There is a slow-build up of the music to mirror the tension in the lyrics, and at the end of the song we get a whirlwind tour of the house, with a whirlwind guitar to accompany us. Brilliant, simply brilliant.

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