Empathy [Import]

1. This Life

2. Flowers Bloom

3. Insensible

4. Another

5. Enough Love

6. All My Sins

7. Opposites

8. This Time Last Year

9. Kissing The Day

10. Beautiful

11. About You

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
1998 album for the ex-Thieves instrumentalist Saul Freeman. V2.

Tracks:

Human Grain
Just One More
Miseducation
I Killed You
This Is Gonna Hurt
Push The Button
In An Empty Room
Outcast
Blade
How Long Can I Resist
When I Look Into My Eyes
What Kind Of Animal

Product Description

"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent This quote illustrates what this album is about. It is about violence -- human violence, to be precise. It is ever-present and, in varying degrees, ingrained in all of us. Just like wood grain, violence is inherent to our nature, but the question is, what factors determine who lets is show through and how does it show itself? The same questions haunt the protagonist of An Absence of Empathy. He is a curious individual who wants to know why the media is filled with news about murder, rape and war -- and he is afraid that he might have the potential for violence himself. He starts to research the subject, but it isnt enough. It cant show him what motivates the person that acts violently or what plagues them, and it doesnt make him feel the pain of the victims. His desire to understand one of humanitys most basic traits leads to a series of vivid dreams dreams that appear to be so real that he cant escape this dreamworld until it is all over. In them, he becomes the killer, he becomes the rapist, he becomes the soldier, he becomes the mother crying for her daughter who was raped. The first song introduces the theme and illustrates how our main character is plagued by his questions about humanitys major flaw. He starts a journey into the minds of other people to experience violence firsthand. At the end of the album, he draws his own conclusions, and asks himself if there is nothing else to us besides hurting each other. The answer he finds is worthy of discovery. An Absence of Empathy takes you into the psyche of several different people who are either experiencing or acting out violence. Each form of violence is dealt with in two songs, each one shedding light on a different point view of the scenario. For example, one song illustrates a torture scene from the point of view of the torturer; its counterpoint takes you into the same room, this time from the point of view of the tortured. Another pairing is about violence in schools. One song deals with a teacher using psychological violence towards his students (who then rebel), while the other song is about a school shooting.

Customer Reviews:

Another dark journey... Yawn........2007-05-18

The Absence of Empathy has another "prog" band going down the dark road - mental health, insanity, evil, etc. (pick your poison). Sadly, I bought many of the reviews and their ratings and picked up this CD. While Frame-Shift is a talented band and the clouds broke on a few singles, the lyrics and weak middle songs clouded the skies again (the last song was aweful). I'll spare you a track by track review. Overall, based on my taste, the vocals were adequate and the band was pretty good. Henning Pauly is an accomplished guitarist, but was never allowed to let loose for long. Also, the band introduced some unusual special effects (trying to be industrial?). Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't.

My biggest complaints are these: many of the songs repeat the chorus or the tag line over and over and over... almost as though they didn't know what else to say. Plus, this is a really dark album. Okay, psycho killer captures victim(s) and tortures them to death. Great. Nice stretch. Really brightened my day. Finally, much of the music never built up enough momentum... sometimes a song would start out with a nice hook or a great intro, only to stagnate and grow repetetive later on - never fulfilling the promise.

This album is like a Terrantino film, without any of the humor. Some of the songs are listenable (if you avoid the dark message). Just One More (song 2) was a bit of a highlight for me. However, overall, this CD won't be played much anymore (I listened to it 4 times).

I give it a generous 3 stars because there are a couple nice hooks and a couple of unexpected surprises - after a lot of repetitive choruses. I'm not trying to offend anyone, but Skid Row is MUCH better than this.

One Word - Wow!.......2006-12-09

I have to admit I bought this CD for Sebastian Bach's vocals, but have to say I am very impressed with Pauly's guitar work. The sound harkens back to the crunchy riff-driven metal/rock songs of the past. This is the CD Skid Row should have made. The vocals are clean and powerful, and the music is very well done.

While the lyrics are dark and sometimes disturbing, the songs will still win you over. A perfect example is the song "I Killed You" where a man finds his lover with another man and shoots both of them. Terrible, terrible story, but the music / vocals overwhelm the listener.

This CD is much different that Frameshifts previous CD with Dream Theater's James LaBrie on vocals. That CD, good in it's own rights, had a more ethereal sound, while "Empathy" is more "in your face" rock.

Best album in 15 years.......2006-10-05

I have to admit that I only bought this album because it had Bach on lead vocals, and to tell you the truth I didn't really expect much (especially considering the shmables that was The Last Hard Men). But, I was astounded after a few listen how great this album actually is. There is not one weak song on here, they are all killers, and Bach is in terrific form. Easily the best release of 2005 and possibly the best album I've heard since the release of Slave To The Grind - which also had Bach on vocals. Coincidence?

Absolutely Brilliant!.......2006-08-18

This is a masterpiece of an album. Henning Pauly is a genius who merges together odd meter, ripping guitar and odd keyboard sounds to create one of the best pieces of aggressive progressive metal ever created. Henning brought in Sebastian Bach to do the vocals and he has NEVER sounded better. Damn, that man can sing (shame he is such an idiot).

Buy this album. It will blow you away!

THIS CD ROCKS!!.......2006-04-23

This is one of the most original and creative recordings I have heard in a long time. The concept behind this album is interesting but it's mostly the song writing and performances that put it over the top. "I Killed You", "This Is Gonna Hurt" and "In an Empty Room" are my favorite tracks. I've had this CD for months now and still can't stop listening to it. When I first got it, I had to ask, "Who is Henning Pauly and why haven't I heard of him before?" This level of musicianship and songwriting are not something you hear every day. Of course, I've known about Sebastian Bach for many, many years but I have to say his performances on this album are even more inspiring than anything I've ever heard him do with Skid Row. From reading their two respective websites, it sounds like they had somewhat of a falling out - that's a shame because the combination of the two is awe-inspiring. I really wish I'd be able to hear another collaboration by the two someday.

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Nothing short of brilliance
Exquisite "Empathy"
This is a Perfect Phenomenal Duo !
Grab it now!
Why you haven't heard of this group.

Empathy
Mandalay
Manufacturer: V2
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000024YN7
Release Date: 1998-03-20

Tracks:

This Life
Flowers Bloom
Insensible
Another
Enough Love
All My Sins
Opposites
This Time Last Year
Kissing the Day
Beautiful
About You
Beautiful [Canny Mix]

Album Description

Out of print in the U.S.! Second album from this Electronic dream Pop duo, originally released in 1998. Instrumentalist Saul Freeman had originally been a member of Thieves with controversial vocalist David McAlmont before forming Mandalay with Nicola Hitchcock. 11 tracks including 'This Life' and 'Flowers Bloom'. V2.

Album Details

The Fourth and Final Album from the Trip Hop Duo of Nicola Hitchcock and Saul Freeman who Managed to Build a Strong Following in the Final Years of the 20th Century and the First Years of the New Century. Unfortunately, it all Fell Apart and Each Went their Separate Ways. But You Can Still Enjoy this Masterpiece as Well as their Three Previous Albums. Similar in Nature to Portishead, but Arguably a Cut Above.

Customer Reviews:

Nothing short of brilliance.......2006-10-19

Greatness. Beautiful. The two words that come into mind when listening to this album. Mandalay is truly one of the greatest artists of all time. Hitchcock's voice is nothing short of brilliant. This album has a few songs that are repeated from their other album Solace but this one is absolutely worth it for all the new songs. Hell even listening to the songs from Solace again gives you this tingling inside. This is true art!

Exquisite "Empathy".......2004-11-29

"You couldn't even bring yourself/ To stay, oh no/You had to go," Nicola Hitchcock sings accusingly in "Empathy," the fourth and final release by British trip-hop group Mandalay. Sounding a bit like a dreamier version of Portishead, "Empathy" is enchantingly smooth music coupled with Hitchcock's breathy vocals.

It starts off with the string-led ballad "This Life," before heading off into softer, dreamier territory, such as the trippy, sensuous "Flowers Bloom" ("Kisses my shoulder/Cradles his body/Behind mine/Shin to toe to thigh to mind..."), the airy piano ballad "Insensible," and the wistful "Beautiful." Only a few have sharper electronic sounds, like the bouncy trip-hop "Kissing the Day."

"Empathy" leans a bit more on the trip-hop than the pop edge, with a bit of symphonic grandeur mixed in with the horns and strings (or electronic approximations of them). This is definitely music to slow-dance to -- the sweet tone and abundance of love songs demands it.

Hitchcock's voice is the centerpiece of Mandalay. Her singing is a bit trembly and very sweet, like a lost child; the wispy vocals in "Insensible" add to the feel of frightened innocence. And her songs are well-suited -- they're a bit high-school-love-poetry in their simplicity, but they are quite pretty, especially when they stay simple. "Do you know you're beautiful?/You are, yes you are, you are," has an oddly touching resonance.

But if Hitchcock is the centerpiece, then Saul Freeman's electronic production is the flowers that cover the centerpiece. He manages a downtempo, almost jazzy sound, but switches over to soundscapes that stop just short of being epic, and the cascading electronica of "Kissing the Day." Samples of church bells are patched in, and what sounds like muted brass and violins.

Mandalay left on a high note in "Empathy" a truly beautiful album that seems all the more poignant because it was their last. Beautiful, mellow and sweet, this is a definite must-listen.

This is a Perfect Phenomenal Duo !.......2003-01-11

I thought I had heard every type of great music there was to hear until I heard this group. This group is amazing the have a unique blend of Pop, Trip Hop with a little dab Hip Hop. Saul is a production Guru /Genius! and you add Nicola's lyrics and shivering vocals, it was untouchable. Mandalay is by far most, my favorite Trip Hop Band. There isn't anything missing with this group. I have everything they have ever made including the B-sides. Once I heard "This Life" on "The Next Best Thing" Sountrack I was petrified ! I went and haunted everything they ever made and payed whatever the cost was. There B-side collection is off the chain! Not even the throw away (B-side) tracks lacked any production or lyrical value. "Instinct" is the second lp they composed before the amazing duo called it quits. Its was beautiful as well, abit different but equal in quality. "Instinct" showcases a more mature Mandalay a lot more laid back but creative. "It's enough Now" is the masterpiece on "Instinct". "Solace" is nothing more than a U.S greatest hits. Trust me, It doesn't fully illustrate "Mandalays" full talent. Everything this band put their hands on was magic and amazing. Don't Hesitate to purchase their material at all, Trust me you won't be disapointed. I was extremley hurt when Nicola e-mailed me and told me they had called it quits. She now works with DJ Teisto. You will find her on a song called "In My Memory" but the magic isn't the same. Saul, I believe now does movie scores and instrumentals of some sort. Boy, what a waste of great talent. I was hoping they stayed together forever because it could have only gotten better. If you are interested in a similiar group try "Airlock"-Drystar they are the closest I have heard to this. Also "Madonna's Bedtime stories Lp" is some what reminisent of their sound. I can go on and on about this group but until you experience it, you will not know what you have missed. I have played this band to all nationalities and everyone saw what I saw in it. Nicola hates when I call her music Trip Hop! She refers to it as sophisticated Pop! But trust me this music is miles ahead of POP in my opinion that would be an insult. The beats are futuristic and extremley unique and well put together. When you hear the Slamin' Hip Hop Drums with a touch of Drum N'Bass with the Computer effects? You will feel me on this... and understand the wrath of Saul Freeman.

1. Empathy *****
2. Instinct *****
3. Solace (U.S Greatest Hits) ****
4. And if you can find the singles with the B-sides definitley Do so!

Grab it now!.......2002-02-23

Mandalay's first CD is another good one...no surprise. Each song holds something that the others do not, and are haunting and innocent all at once. Mandalay's musical and vocal variations are endless. Nicola's voice is timeless, and Saul is a musical natural. Grab this album now before the opportunity ends!

Why you haven't heard of this group........2001-10-29

Let's get this straight: this is a UK group that is the favorite of a lot of people outside of the US. Even Madonna loves this group and you really can't blame her. The trip-hop-lyrical prose of this group gets you reeling into a blissful earful of Empathy.

If you like Portishead, you probably have already heard some of these songs. There is a "bootleg" album, called "PEARL" which is actually Mandalay. The style is the same, but the artists are very different. And in my opinion, Mandalay is much better.

These songs are worth the price: they're impossible to find and they are incredible otherwise. Buy it, listen to it, spread the word. Mandalay the musical group is completely here to stay.

Empathy/A Simple Matter of Conviction
Average customer rating:

A different taste...

Brilliant Evans

A simple matter of monster talents!

Great!

Lover's of Bill Evan's Must Own This

Empathy/A Simple Matter of Conviction
Bill Evans
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000478L
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

The Washington Twist
Danny Boy
Let's Go Back To The Waltz
With A Song In My Heart
Goodbye
I Believe In You
A Simple Matter Of Conviction
Stella By Starlight
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Amazon.com essential recording

The jazz wisdom regarding Bill Evans's relationship to drummers is that only Philly Joe Jones could light a bona fide rhythmic fire beneath the often mellow, circuitous pianist. But here California-cool-identified rhythm ace Shelly Manne shows both intimate knowledge of Evans's modus operandi and a keen manner for destabilizing the picture enough to drive uncommonly hard-swinging trio interplay. This two-fer collects both dates Manne played with Evans--and bassists Monty Budwig (on Empathy in 1962) and longtime trio member Eddie Gomez (on A Simple Matter of Conviction in 1966)--and the pairing makes great sense. Not only did Manne push the trio to new places, but Evans yanked Manne into a kind of ultrasensitive spot, too, engaging the drums and ride cymbals so that they sound harmonic and melodic. The net result is hair-raising in its exactness and a pleasure to hear. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

A different taste..........2007-06-13

In this double session, you can hear a very special sound in Evans' style. I believe this is also because of great Shelley Manne on drums: it is true, he didn't reharsal so much with Evans, but Manne, better than anyother (sorry for Motian, Morrell, Riel, La Barbera...), can support and enhance the intricate rhythmic concept of Evans and he does it with great personality! With Manne, finally, we can enjoy the real trio balance not just two voices + drums as in the historical session at Village Vanguard...but probably Mr. Evans preferred to dialogue just with bass.

Brilliant Evans.......2004-11-16

I have been listening to Bill Evans for more years than I care to think of, and have many of his 33 rpm albums. Having said that, "Empathy" is one of my favorite albums and I think one of his best. Now, I know I will get a lot of flak from other Evans fans who consider his best years were with Scott La Faro, but hear me out.

Evans' playing on this album (6 cuts) range from the joyful, ebulliant, to the pensive, moody Evans we often associate with him. "With a Song in My Heart" and "Washington Twist" (by Irving Berlin, no less), are bouncing, joyful outings, as are "I Believe in You" and "Let's Go Back to th e Waltz". The two ballads, "Goodbye" and "Danny Boy" are a combination of one-note and brilliant chordal playing, with clusters and complex, two-handed chords, all the while with soaring melodies. "Danny Boy" is notable for its sad, lonely aura, while "Goodbye" has some very forceful, bluesy playing by Evans.

I think this is Bill Evans at his best. No fan, or novice, should consider his collection complete until they have listened to this at least once. You won't be sorry!!

A simple matter of monster talents!.......2002-07-24

"A simple matter of conviction". The fact is that this is more a matter of monster talents to be real!! These two encounters are a dream come true! Bill Evans with Shelly Manne, Eddie Gomez and Monty Budwig. An impressionist kind of jazz, light, fluid, deep, delicate, intellectual, ironic, with an unbelievable interplay between the musicians. If you love Jazz, you can't do without this recording. It's Bill Evans at his best, with some spice added by Shelly. Probably there will never be another Bill, but sure there will never be another Shelly too.
Really, trust me, these two albums are wonderful. Buy this piece of jazz history.

Great!.......2002-05-09

I love this Bill Evans album. One highlight is With a Song in My Heart, which is very funny. But the whole album (actually two albums) is a joy to listen to.

Lover's of Bill Evan's Must Own This.......2000-10-27

These two Bill Evan's Sessions differ greatly from your standard Evan's album's. However, it is a very unique look at his skill in playing others music beautifully. He only has a few originals on these two albums. This is not a Bill Evan's starter kit, but should be owned and loved by his fans.

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Draconis Blackthorne, my fanny!
Part 1: Dude Commenting On "Killing An Arab "Before me/ Part 2 : I Saw Electric Hellfire Club Live 1998
Great Holiday Musick!
Great Satanic rock, but the lesser work of the band.
Excellent rock soundtrack for a Halloween night.

Empathy for the Devil
Electric Hellfire Club
Manufacturer: Cleopatra
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ASIN: B00000K090
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Tracks:

Sympathy for the Devil
Killing an Arab
Highway to Hell
Shout at the Devil
Devil Inside [#]
Bishop's Folly

Tracks:

Halloween Medley [Halloween Theme/Incubus/Bela Lugosi's Dead/Black N]

Customer Reviews:

Draconis Blackthorne, my fanny!.......2006-03-04

Regarding the asinine comment about 7-11s, etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_an_Arab

Personally, I give Thomas Thorn & Co. a little more
credit for irony, tongue in cheek, etc. Also, Middle
Eastern oil magnates more perfectly display the
Satanic sensibilities EHC espouse, than the stupid
little Americans with cute gothy pen names
sitting around writing "reviews".

Part 1: Dude Commenting On "Killing An Arab "Before me/ Part 2 : I Saw Electric Hellfire Club Live 1998.......2005-10-31

I am a fan of Electric Hellfire Club and got their albums Burn Baby Burn and Kiss The Goat and the album in memory of Shane , Calling Doctor Luv and Unholy Rollers. But I havent heard this album before this is just a comment in defense of my race and definition of race. He/She commented that the song Killing An Arab was probably EHCs frustratiion for Circle K and 7-11 vendors and Middle Eastern Oil companies. I am an Arab female and yes I listen to and like the EHC and never heard this song, but dude , the vendors of 7-11 or Circle K are primarily Indian and / or Pakistani and not even Arab, so dude if they are or thinking they have aggression towards Arabs they are confused. Im just makin it clear that over 90% of the gas stations are owned and operated by Pakistanis or Indians and other people, but not Arabs. I know people gonna be thinkin im trippin or gettin worked up over something small but it big to me , cuz Arabs are not offiliated racially , culturally, linguistically to Indians and/or Pakistanis. Pakistanis are racially Indians and Indians are completely different race/culture ect ect. But when I listen to this album, Ill decide on the album review, but for now, dude you confused ...

Also, I saw EHC live when I was like 18 back in 1998 in Milwaukee at The Rave. I had the privelege of being in the front row area and was about 3-4 feet away from Thomas Thorn singin. I remember, he had devil horns on and his head was no longer bald, but had a mop of blond-browsn tangled hair and was dressed in all leather and had goatee beard. During his Mr 44 song he held up a christian bible and tore it up and lit in on a fire. Im not sure what he did i think it was put in a pit or sumthin, and he threw remenents of it to the crowd and I was lucky enough to have caught like 3 parts of the torn burnt bible. He mesmerized the crowd, including myself with his presence and power and you could tell he was a poser or phony when it came to his Satanic beliefs. After the show I wanted meet him up close and talk to him or sumthin cuz I admired him. So he sat down and i got a few autographs on the torn papers of the bible he threw and also shook his hand. I forget what other keepsakes I got from the show . but I enjoyed seein him live after bein a fan for a long time.

Great Holiday Musick!.......2004-05-18

There's no reason why you cannot celebrate Halloween all year 'round, as many of us already aesthetically do --- the very cover depicts what one would expect to see on a Halloween effects album, which initially drew Me to it in particular in the first place, as I'm always looking for Hallows tunes - jaunty, eerie, silly, or serious.

A smiling Jack-o-Lantern adorns the cover, placed on the customized EHC Baphomet. Inside, elucidating liner notes, a veritable essay & evolutionary prognostication by Reverend Thomas Thorn, as to the future development of the band.

Here, some of the all-time classics of infamy are covered in a playfully diabolical way, from horror movies to devilish Heavy Metal & Gothic bands demonized by xoids, which ignited much of the furor in the highly satanophobic 80's.
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Disc One

1. Sympathy For The Devil

The Rolling Stones classic, said to be the first Rock'N'Roll song to fully anknowledge The Prince of Darkness as Lucifer, "Minister of Music" --- the song to which a veritable sacrifice, a blood ritual baptism occurred in Altamont, CA, where Hell's Angels took their prey.

2. Killing The Arab

As it was related to this writer, a Cure cover which may vent against Circle-K or 7-11 vendors, or Middle-Eastern oil embargos; whether or not it is a misconception, generally referring to all people of Middle-Eastern descent as "arabs", which they are obviously not. Keep in mind that this is a cover song, so the lyrical content may not be necessarily shared by EHC, but may have in fact been posted by one Robert Smith.

3. Highway To Hell

AC/DC classic which celebrates the indulgent & passionate ride to the swirling Abyss, & was also a favorite of The Nightstalker Richard Ramirez, & Myself. Do the bells toll for thee?
4. Shout At The Devil

A headbanging good time is promised with this one, with a delighful twist; a cavalcade of sounds. The original recording is also part of My collection.

5. Devil Inside

Underrated song by INXS, which reminds that the Devil is indeed "within every single one of us..." --- the Lust of Life, lest humanimality forget......

Michael Hutchins, singer for INXS, killed himself in an auto-erotic attempt to an incredible neo-necrogasm. For this, I can see the image of Hutchins crucified, with the name of the band written above the cross, in place of "INRI".
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Disc 2

1. Halloween Medley {first time on CD} / 2. Halloween Theme

A familiar variation written by John Carpenter for his landmark movie by the same name. Before this release, this Halloween medley became a Samhein regular at shows. Just as eerie, with a drumbeat added.

3. Incubus

From 'Kiss The Goat' {this Author's favorite EHC release}, which I came into possession under a red night sky, 'Incubus' is the lingam kundalini unleashed upon the ethers by the Passions of Pan & Priapus.
4. Bela Lugosi's Dead

A Bauhaus cover - gives recognition to one of the progenitors of Gothic Rock, & a tribute to the silver screen's most infamous horror actor who played the most infamous horror character, Dracula. Lugosi so personafied the portrayal, he was even buried in his cape-- now that's dedication!

Despite the flack this song has received as being identified with "gothabe's" {goth-wanna'be poseurs who are 'bad bunnies' looking for cheap thrills by merely dressing in black, thus diluting the underground scene}, EHC adds a nice touch with this version.

5. Black No. 1

The cover song of another one of this Author's favorite bands, Type 0 Negative {especially "Bloody Kisses", "October Rust", & "Slow, Deep & Hard"}; I really enjoyed this version.
6. Incubus reprise

Another version of that great 'Kiss The Goat' song.

I enjoyed the way the songs blended & bled together, giving the senses delightful surprises, as one gently overlaps the other like satano-sonic waves.

The one song that I enjoyed most on this double-CD set was undoubtably #6/Disc 1: "The Bishop's Folly", which is an EHC original. And if this is any indication of what is to come {which in fact, it is}, then there surely is a lot to expect.

Hardcore EHC fans will want this in their collections, but for the novice & unfamiliar to the band, you may wish to first purchase "Kiss The Goat", "Satan's Little Helpers", "Calling Dr. Luv", & "Holy Roller."

To become acquainted with Reverend Thorn's musical evilution, seek out "My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult", which incidently, inspired & influenced one Rev. Marilyn Manson.

In My opinion, The best way to experience EHC is through headphones, as it is filled with such a plethora of sounds that should not be missed.

Great Satanic rock, but the lesser work of the band........2003-08-27

This is a great CD, but the lesser work of the band. Many covers of songs about the devil. I liked the title song the most. The early CDs are the best. I like the Industral stuff more than their rock songs. Wyatt Kaldeneberg.

Excellent rock soundtrack for a Halloween night........2001-07-26

I am lucky enough to own most of this material on their "Trick or Treat" 7" but if you aren't one of the 1000 to have either this or the subsequent "promotional" CD version, then "Empathy" is just what you've been waiting for.

The material on disc one is comprised mostly of covers culled from various tribute albums put out by Cleopatra records over the years. If you're strictly an EHC fan and aren't fond of the gothic/darkwave genre then here you go, all EHC covers put onto one convenient little disc. It also contains a little sample of their latest release and the previously unreleased cover of INXS's "Devil Inside".

The second disc is a Halloween medley containing the previously hard to find "Trick or Treat" stuff. Their cover of the theme from "Halloween" is spot-on and blends seemlessly into the rest of the songs on this disc. I would have preferred that this disc be divided into individual tracks and not just one big medley, however. Their cover of Type O Negative's "Black No.1" is one of my favorite songs here and I can't skip ahead to it without holding down the fast forward button on my CD player. Also, this disc comes minus the Leaether Strip remix of "Incubus" which was on the original vinyl release.

Tracks:

No Reason
Forgotten
Inner Battle (Intro)
Beyond
Broken
Oppressed Natives
Silent Tears
Passionate Dance (Intro)
Caught By Deceit
Shadows of the Past
Alone (Outro)
Silent Tears [*]
Epacse [*]
Broken [*]
Mirror of Serenity [*]

Tracks:

Inner Sense
Mental Affection
Slough of Despond
Solitude
Last Words
Dreamers Path
Disguised Ignorance
Where the Moon Meets the Sea
Scars
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Lovelorn [*][Demo Version]
Shadows [*][Demo Version]
Dreamers Path [*][Demo Version]

Album Description

2004 compilation for the melodic death/thrash metal act features two albums, 'Graceful...Yet Forbidding' & 'Drift Of Empathy', the 'Escape' EP, 'Lovelorn' demo-tape, & one exclusive track taken from the 'And The Ravens Left The Tower' compilation, all digitally remastered. Karmageddon Media.

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Not Purely Double Violin - It's New Age
Splendid!

Celestial Body
Shankar & Gingger
Manufacturer: Mondo Melodia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-06-22

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Celestial Body
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Journey Through Life
Revelations
Transcend
Palaces
Lullaby

Customer Reviews:

Not Purely Double Violin - It's New Age.......2006-11-03

I saw Gingger perform on the double violin. She was accompanied by a fine tabla player and the performance was great. I have Shankar's Pancha Nadai CD and so when I saw this one of the two performing together I thought great! I'm sure there are many who will love this music, but as I could not find any disclosure that this was not purely double violin I thought I better add this review.

Splendid!.......2005-06-17

I gave only 3 stars because I liked only 2 songs (Revelations and Sunrise) very much. With Revelations, Shankar has extended the limit of what a violin can do. It truly feels as though 4-5 people were playing violin at the same time. He is probably the fastest violinists I've known. The remaining songs are good too, but these two are a class apart. He comes up with something unexpected every time.

-Shanker