Embrace [Enhanced]

1. Embrace Me [Wippenberg Remix]

2. Time and Time Again [Megara vs. DJ Lee]

3. Man in the Moon

4. How Do You Feel [Cyber Trance Remix]

5. Take This World for Real

6. Just Like a Teardrop

7. Who Needs a Reason

8. Only You

9. Why

10. Maybe It's You

11. Free Your Mind

12. Say That You're Here [Riva Remix]

13. Embrace Me [*][Multimedia Track]

14. Time and Time Again [*][Multimedia Track]

Embrace,Fragma,Varese Records,Alternative Pop/Rock,Club/Dance,Dance,Dance Music,Pop,Trance

Average customer rating: Ony one world sublime Uplifting, absolutely beautiful!! Disappointing Deva Premal Embrace

Embrace Deva Premal Manufacturer: White Swan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Essence Dakshina Love Is Space Songs for the Inner Lover Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant ASIN: B000066RG4 Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. Om Tare
2. Om Namo Bhagavate
3. Hari Om Shiva Om
4. Om Ram Ramaya
5. Shree Ram Jai Ram
6. Shante Prashante
7. Rang De
8. Teyata

Amazon.com

Deva ("Deva" is a Hindu title for divine) Premal has attracted a following by framing ancient Hindu mantras within atmospheric, contemporary settings. The result on Embrace, her third release, is at times flavorful, at other times undistinguished, but it produces more intriguing moments than duds. On occasion, Premal aspires to Enya-like reverence (e.g., tracks 2 and 4), then elsewhere coos her ancient text atop gentle grooves and jazzy flutes (tracks 3 and 6) in a manner suggestive of Deep Forest. Some might describe it as "smooth chant." Highlights include "Shree Ram Jai Ram," a beautifully realized cross-pollination of East and West (highlighted by Kit Walker's free-floating piano and Premal's resonant choir of voices) that hints at what Joni Mitchell might create if she tried her hand at Eastern music. --Terry Wood

Album Description

EMBRACE, the long awaited new album from Deva Premal, finds this best-selling singer at the height of her art, expressing the ancient wisdom of mantra through a contemporary musical vision. Her radiant voice, richer and more assured than ever before, floats above a cool, sensual groove provided by some of today's finest world fusion artists and producers Miten and Kit Walker (Walela, Kitaro, Neal Schon).

Deva Premal enthralled audiences worldwide with THE ESSENCE and LOVE IS SPACE. That phenomenal success continues with EMBRACE. Its relaxed, uplifting feel and elegant sense of space can only heighten the spell already cast by this mantra enchantress.

"Majestic, deep and full of love," Deva Premal's EMBRACE is a lovely and moving next chapter from an artist whose incredible potential is only beginning to unfold.

Album Description

Deva Premal's Embrace expands on the Eastern Indian fusion and ethereal vocals of her previous work, combining timeless mantras with contemporary arrangements. Innocent, soothing and laid-back. Features 8 tracks of sensual music for yoga, packaged in a slipcase. White Swan. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Ony one world.......2007-07-17

If I have only one world for this CD, that world would be:

GREAT

I love this woman, her voice is so perfect, strong and clear...

sublime.......2006-11-12

Being Indian I started on this CD with trepidation, expecting a western pop version of indian chants. But Deva produces an authentic bhakti experience and dissolved my fear. Her music, though somewhat different from my past Indian experience, blissfully conveys the Spirit that are the words themselves. In India it is said that if one has bhakti in the heart then the singing of and about the Names will convey the inhernt bliss, irrespective of all else.
Listen to this CD and feel the bliss.

Uplifting, absolutely beautiful!!.......2006-09-02

I think this is one of Deva's best...her voice, the music are all deeply moving and wonderful...there are solemm pieces and also joyful ones that literally make me dance! Lots of drumming and even a little jazzy at times...I could listen to this CD over and over again and I never tire of it!!

Disappointing.......2006-06-08

I found this disc disappointing compared to Deva's brilliant first CD entitled The Essence - which is a must have. What seems strange to me is that she is on the inside cover touching Buddha's chest, while the first track sounds like make-out music. Hmmmm.... For what it's worth, an Indian Brahmin confirmed that some of the mantras are concoctions, too, which does not really set a good precedent. People copy Deva's chanting in their kirtans and in this respect her work is influential. Although being innovative can be commendable, spiritual traditional chants are, in my opinion, off limits for whimsical changes. I wish she would get her mantras from reliable sources in the future.

Hard core Deva fans won't notice, of course, and will love this.

Deva Premal Embrace.......2006-03-20

I really like this choice of music for practicing yoga at home. It makes the time fly by when during my yoga workout and the music is appropriate and calming.

Average customer rating: Marches to his own electronic drums Just Takes Some Getting Used To... Thom Yorke and Billy Corgan I'm gonna be brave Alright.

TheFutureEmbrace Billy Corgan Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mary Star of the Sea MACHINA/The Machines of God Pisces Iscariot Adore Blinking with Fists: Poems ASIN: B0009G018Q Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. All Things Change
2. Mina Loy (M.O.H.)
3. The CameraEye
4. ToLoveSomebody
5. A100
6. DIA
7. Now (And Then)
8. I'm Ready
9. Walking Shade
10. Sorrows (in blue)
11. Pretty, pretty STAR
12. Strayz

Amazon.com

Odd it may seem, Billy Corgan is wearing his heart on his extremely long sleeve, in his first proper solo album since dismantling the Smashing Pumpkins five years ago. Maybe it took that long to process the enormity of that loss, since The Future Embrace sounds like nothing so much as a break-up album. But having said that, it's rather difficult to determine whether it's the absence of James Iha, Jimmy Chamberlain, and D'Arcy Wretzky or just something much more mundane than the shattering of an affair of the heart that his sent him on this 12-song confessional. To his extreme credit, Corgan isn't trying to obscure his pain and uncertainty behind layers of guitar distortion and sonic dissonance the way he did with the Pumpkins, instead he's employed a rather restrained hand as he tries to work his way out of this psychic maze of his own making, cavorting with the ghosts of his past, present and future on such kinetic panoramas as "All Things Change," "DIA," or the rather wrenching "The Camera Eye," where the musician wrestles with his fear of aging, his burgeoning religiosity as and the necessity of transformation. Don't miss Robert Smith singing rather angular back-ups on the Bee Gee's skewed ode to love, "You Don't Know What It's Like." A tremendous and noble effort from a major talent. --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

The first solo album ever released by Billy Corgan-the revered singer/songwriter/guitarist whose groundbreaking work with The Smashing Pumpkins defined modern rock-is shockingly affirmative, even romantic. Corgan's most intimate set of songs yet, the hauntingly beautiful TheFutureEmbrace brings together Corgan's astonishing past and promising present.

Customer Reviews:

Marches to his own electronic drums.......2007-04-15

The song "All Things Change" could sum up just about anybody's life, and for Billy Corgan, it seems to sum up his new musical direction as a solo artist. Right away the clipped electronic drums and Cure-ish background synth sound that drenches the atmosphere indicates this won't be the The Smashing Pumpkins - Greatest Hits. Still, the following tune, "Mina Loy (M.O.H.)," does have a latter-day Pumpkinesque vibe, with its shrill background guitars and exciting yet downbeat aura: "Can I give my old heart to you?" wails Corgan's voice, just above the din of a swirling mess of guitars.

Speaking of the Cure (see Disintegration), Robert Smith adds his morbid background vocal to the interesting cover tune "To Love Somebody," written by Barry and Robin Gibb (see The Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits: The Record). And Corgan's old pal Jimmy Chamberlain of the Pumpkins provides the sparse drumming on "Dia," one of the album's more unremarkable selections. "Now (And Then)," however, might be the best song on the CD, a slow dirge with pleasingly atmospheric guitars and echoey vocals.

Despite the sheen of "TheFutureEmbrace," the album's grittiness comes from Corgan himself, who bares his soul in the lyrics and sound he chose to create. This isn't a commercial-sounding album, and Corgan seems just fine with conveying art that's more cutting-edge. On the album's sparse and simple closer, "Strayz," Corgan sums up the bold mentality that's always served him well: "You know I'm true/I wasn't born to follow." Still, though Corgan's heart-on-his-sleeve approach has always worked for him (and his fans), "TheFutureEmbrace" might suffer some from a sonically impersonal style, with lyrics that have become too introspective and claustrophic. Perhaps the best remedy for Corgan's next solo or group project would be the addition of outside musicians to give the record a more open and inclusive feel. Still, this is commendable music, and fans of Corgan and the Pumpkins will certainly get what he was going for here.

Just Takes Some Getting Used To..........2007-01-25

"TheFutureEmbrace:" A little musical oddity that is heavily overshadowed by earth-shattering news. On the very same day Billy Corgan released his first solo album, he also took out an ad in the "Chicago Sun Times" declaring his desires to reform the Smashing Pumpkins. Great news for Pumpkins fans everywhere, but definitely a poor promotional move for this album, which has since been overshadowed by the hype and anticipation for a new Smashing Pumpkins album (which is, as of this date, slowly in the works). Best known for his bald-head, nasal-whine, and most importantly, his incredible song-writing abilities, Billy Corgan takes advantage of a solo album and really lets himself stretch out -- even in ways that the later Pumpkins albums didn't.

The first, second or even third listen to this album might not yield satisfactory results. Truth be told, "TheFutureEmbrace" is an album that takes much time to appreciate, to grow on you and stick in your head. Most of the music Billy explores here is even more experimental and dense than that of "Adore" or "Machina," but thankfully, Billy's signature touch is not lost in the mix. Songs like "Now (And Then)," "Pretty, Pretty Star" and "Walking Shade" are classic Corgan, even if they are steeped in synthesizers and effects. "A100" and "Dia" are probably the most Smashing Pumpkins-esque songs, with the latter featuring Jimmy Chamberlain (who as of now is the only confirmed bandmember involved in the reunion). Meanwhile, the ever-prolific Robert Smith of The Cure makes a subtle appearance on "To Love Somebody." Smith's vocals blend perfectly with Billy's, without overshadowing or taking away from the vibe of the album, while he even contributes some guitar parts and makes one of the most memorable moments of the album.

The only downside to "TheFutureEmbrace" is there isn't much variety to be found here. From the start of "All Things Change," the album seems to follow a steady pattern, and if you're not in the right mood or frame of mind, it just won't work for you. Like stated before, it's far more ambitious than any of Billy's other projects. But if you felt like Zwan laid the fluff on a little too thick, you'll feel like Corgan is redeemed with "TheFutureEmbrace." All in all, an excellent album, a perfect showcase of Billy's talents. Maybe now that he's gotten all of the studio-tinkering and perfecting out of his system, the next Pumpkins record will sound a little more organic than the later releases, which wouldn't be a bad thing.

Thom Yorke and Billy Corgan.......2006-12-03

If you like Radiohead/Thom Yorke then the musical style of Billy's album is right up your ally. This has nowhere near the style of the Smashing Pumpkins, but its still good...ONLY if you like stuff like the new NIN and Thom Yorke electonic rock albums. If you are expecting hard guitars and Smashing Pumpkins then buy a Pumpkins album for crying out loud. If you want to hear Pumpkins meet Radiohead and Trent Reznor, this is the album for you. I like it.

I'm gonna be brave.......2006-07-14

This record takes time, but its so worth it. Most seem to blow this record off without giving it a chance. At first listen MOH immediatly impressed me, but the rest were so unexpected. After seeing the video from the Letterman show where they played MOH live I was sold. Now that I own the record, I'm hooked on it. I grew up with Siamese Dream and Melancoly and the Infinite Sadness, so comparring this to Smashing Pumkins I'd say its Billy's brilliant writing with sythesizers. He still has some great guitar parts but its not really guitar rock. More like synth rock. The Pumpkins fell off in later years but perhaps their new record(in progress now so I've heard) will make amends. In the meantime, get this, soak it up, and enjoy.

Alright........2006-06-17

Hey Da Peace Dogg,

That's not a bald chick on the cover you dumba#s!!! Or are you just being sarcastic throughout your review? The bald guy is Billy Corgan.

Average customer rating: Great UK powerpop band that have not broken into the US, yet Let me "Spell It Out" for you Great Buy Wow - A top 5 CD of 2005 Best album I've heard all year.

Out of Nothing Embrace (UK) Manufacturer: Lava ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tourist If You've Never Been Drawn from Memory Vehicles & Animals This New Day ASIN: B0007XT8D0 Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. Ashes
2. Gravity
3. Someday
4. Looking As You Are
5. Wish 'Em All Away
6. Keeping
7. Spell It Out
8. A Glorious Day
9. Near Life
10. Out Of Nothing

Amazon.com

Out of Nothing, the band's fourth album, is the best they have ever made. The McNamara brothers have buckled down to some serious songwriting (aided by Coldplay's Chris Martin on first single "Gravity") to produce a selection of songs that can all lay claim to the title "Classic".

Opening with the monumental "Ashes" it is clear from the off that this is not some huge stylistic leap. Instead Embrace have consolidated all they are good at (epic, heart-warming anthems) and finally made the album they have always promised. "Gravity" is exactly what you'd expect, a Coldplay tune as played by Embrace, but where as Chris Martin and the boys are often stark and fidgety Embrace cover the track in a lushness that makes you swoon. "Someday" has them coming across like the younger brothers of Spiritualised complete with a finale featuring a full-on gospel choir, "Wish 'Em All Away" is harmonica-soaked loveliness with a chorus that touches the heavens, and "Spell It Out" is a string-laden monster that has 'festival closer' written all over it.

The album ends as magnificently as it begins with a triplet of songs that takes the breath away. The gentle "A Glorious Day", atmospheric "Near Life" and magnificent title track prove just how far Embrace have come since the days of out-of-tune criticisms and gags about being Oasis' little brothers. Out of Nothing is a truly exceptional album that suggests that, far from being over, the journey for Embrace has only just begun. --Amazon.co.uk

Album Description

Out Of Nothing is produced by Youth (best known for his work with The Verve, Killing Joke and The Orb) features the band's signature souring rock balladry, complete with emotionally charged lyrics and dramatic production. During the recording of Out Of Nothing, Youth pushed the band to unbeknownst levels of musicianship, which resulted in enormous sales and mass acclaim.

Customer Reviews:

Great UK powerpop band that have not broken into the US, yet.......2007-01-01

For those new to Embrace, first things first - they do not sound like Coldplay. Personally, I think they are much better, and very underrated in the States. "Out of Nothing" is considered by some to be their best album, and I would agree. Sample these standout tracks:

"Someday"
"Keeping"
"Spell it Out"
"A Glorious Day"

"Gravity" does sound a bit like Coldplay, given that it was written by Chris Martin - but, that's the exception to the rule. Don't be fooled if your local college radio station hasn't been playing this band - they are very good and this is the album to get (even over the newer "This New Day", imo).

Let me "Spell It Out" for you.......2006-04-22

There's a natural tendency to take something unfamiliar and compare it to something familiar. That's what's happening here as Amazon reviewers are comparing Embrace to Coldplay. Perhaps it's unfair to Embrace to liken them to Coldplay because as a band, I'd think Embrace wants to stand on their own merits. However, if you're being so closely measured against the hottest rock and roll band in the world today, is that really a bad thing?

The truth is that on Out of Nothing, Embrace does sound like Coldplay. That doesn't change the fact that this album is an outstanding work. Embrace wrote these accessible, infectious songs themselves, and they perform them with first-rate musicianship and compelling vocal performance.

These guys haven't hit the radio in the States, but when payola runs radio, you're better off looking elsewhere on your own for new artists. The truth is that Embrace is better than most anybody who's new on today's radio. I discovered Out of Nothing on the internet several months ago, purchased the album, and it has been a constant spin in my CD player ever since. Every track on this disk is memorable. Songs move gracefully from the contemplative to the soaring to the driving and powerful. At all times the album is captivating. In my opinion, on Out of Nothing, Embrace measures up to Coldplay in every respect. If you're a fan of grandstand arena rock in the vein of Coldplay and U2, then trust me, you will enjoy this album. It's great!

Great Buy.......2006-03-18

If you like Coldplay or Keane, you will love this band. I have really enjoyed it and have shared it with many of my friends and family.

Wow - A top 5 CD of 2005.......2006-02-14

From the opening anthemic Ashes until the climactic epic Out of Nothing, this is a fantastic ride by an underrated and underappreciated band.

Personal favorites include Glorious Day, Spell it Out and especially Someday.

I have been into this band since 1998 and unfortunately it does not appear that they will ever break in the states. Unfortunate that we have to listen to monontonic drones like John Mayer here.

They have had good albums before but the songs were more up and then down. They brought in crackpot producer Youth (the same man brought us The Verve-Urban Hymns and the excellent Howie Day debut release) and really amped up. The result is a very full and layered sound complete with string arrangements in many songs.

Had a chance to meet them and have drinks with the band while in Denver and you will never meet a more humble group of guys.

If you like Coldplay, The Verve, and early Oasis buy with no worries - it will not disappoint.

Best album I've heard all year........2005-12-28

The band played live at some music festival on cable tv. They sung "A Glorious Day" and I was surprised I've never heard of them. Such a melodic song with great emotional vibe too it. To my surprise, this was just a single great song on an album packed with a few of them. That makes for a great album! While it is true that they do sound like Coldplay/Oasis fused, the music is just more melodic than Coldplay and the lead singer's voice is much better sounding than Oasis' (who I never really took to). I think the album that really compares in quality is the Keane "Hopes and Fears." That's saying a LOT!

Average customer rating: The aztec God of dance I can't get behind this Baltimore Hons rocks to Ozomatli Ozomatli excels! online concert, too... Maximum Surprise

Embrace the Chaos Ozomatli Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rock en Español | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ozomatli Street Signs Coming Up Don't Mess With The Dragon Live at the Fillmore ASIN: B00005NWLD Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

1. Pa Lante
2. 1234
3. Dos Cosas Ciertas
4. Vocal Artillery
5. Guerrillero
6. Embrace The Chaos
7. Pensativo (interlude)
8. Timido
9. Lo Que Dice
10. Mi Alma
11. Suenos En Realidad

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

The follow-up to Ozomatli's 1998 eponymous debut, Embrace the Chaos builds on the band's proven strengths: a masterful command of a palette of musical styles, a firm commitment to social activism, and an unending devotion to the power of rhythm. Like the L.A. landscape from which the group emerged, Ozo's music is a polyglot of cultures, whether it's the Puerto Rican salsa of "Dos Cosas Ciertas," the Mardi Gras funk of "1, 2, 3, 4," the Brazilian batucada beat of "Suenos en Realidad," or the Cuban son influence on "Timido." The result is a gorgeously diverse sound that changes from song to song without seeming disjointed or random. Rap fans may be disappointed to note that Jurassic 5's Chali 2na and Cut Chemist are no longer with the group, but the album is hardly suffering from a dearth of hip-hop; in-house rapper Kanetic Source and DJ Spinobi offer their talents, while notable cameos are provided by De La Soul ("1, 2, 3, 4"), Medusa ("Vocal Artillery"), and Common ("Embrace the Chaos"). Even though the album is capped at an efficient 11 songs, it doesn't come up short. With so much different music represented, Embrace the Chaos is like a dozen albums fused into one. --Oliver Wang

Customer Reviews:

The aztec God of dance.......2006-04-05

Langly, uno de los Pistoleros Solitarios de "Expediente X", lucía en la serie una camiseta con el logo de Ozomatli. ¿Casualidad, guiño, publicidad? Más bien una muestra del impacto que el grupo causó con su debut homónimo, con su mezcla de rock, ska, funk, hip hop y ritmos latinos.
Los europeos estamos acostumbrados a ese cajón de sastre llamado rock mestizo, y hemos sufrido en silencio la aparición de grupetes que esconden su mediocridad tras la etiqueta de "globalidad enrollada". Pero para los yanquis, Ozomatli fue toda una sorpresa.
Después de tres años de gira, el septeto multiracial de Los Angeles regresa con las ideas más claras: si en su primer trabajo fusionaban estilos en un mismo tema, en "Embrace The Chaos" tienden a diferenciarlos en distintas canciones, y para ello recurren a varios productores. Steve Berlin, de Los Lobos, se encarga de potenciar los sonidos más latinos en "Pa Lante" (con el violín del lobo David Hidalgo y la kora de Prince Diabate), "Tímido" (con influencias cubanas), y el bullanguero "Mi Alma" (de raíces mejicanas).
La faceta más rapera de Ozomatli queda plasmada en las producciones de Bob Powers: "Lo que dice"; "1234" (al estilo de la Old School, con De La Soul); "Vocal Artillery" (con los recitados de Wil.I.Am (de Black Eyed Peas), Kanetic Source y Medusa, y el efectivo scratch de DJ Cut Chemist); y el pausado "Embrace The Chaos" (con Common y una trompeta jazz). Por su parte, el productor Mario Caldato aporta interesantes fusiones en "Dos cosas ciertas" (una cumbia interrumpida por un ritmo drum'n'bass y el rap en inglés de Kanetic Source), y en "Sueños en realidad" (donde los sonidos brasileños se funden con el scratch de DJ Spinobe, los metales y las percusiones).
En lengua nahuatl, Ozomatli es el dios azteca del baile y, sin duda, el grupo angelino hace honor a su nombre.

I can't get behind this.......2005-07-15

English speaker here, somewhat fan of latin music.

A friend of mine saw these folks live and recommended that I go out and buy everything they own right this second.

As far as latin music goes, there's nothing special about this album. It sounds like every other salsa record out there. BOOORRRRIIINNNGG!!! Oro Solido was doing this 10 years ago. Who cares???

There are some hip hop tracks on this album, and let me save you some time: If you like the crap hip-hop that ozo is trying to peddle on this album, go out and get yourself some black eyed peas. these clowns can't rap to save themselves! It's almost unlistenable. God. I have it playing now, and someone on the album actally rhymed 'half-assed MC's' with something equally as cliched and self important, and, well, crappy. I'm gagging on this album.

I'm gonna give their self titled album a shot, it seems to be rather well liked by the amazon reviewers.

Baltimore Hons rocks to Ozomatli.......2004-05-04

I have been listening to this CD everyday for a year! Just saw them in concert April 27 04 and they were fantastic. They jumped into the crowd and played right next to us for the last 30 min. Very rarely do you hear a group who's live performance is exactly the quality of the CD. You won't need to understand Spanish to groove to the heated explicit lyrics. Even a gringa can learn rhythm with this CD. Ozomatli played some songs from the new CD being released in June. I was on line today to see if i could pre-order it.

Ozomatli excels! online concert, too..........2002-08-16

This album is fantastic. This group is excellent. You know this album rocks, so here is a tip! They recently played a really small, initimate concert at The Expression Center for New Media in the Bay Area and it is online ...
I love Ozo and if you do, too, you'll be stoked on this.
Surfer

Maximum Surprise.......2002-06-08

Having seen this group on the Latin Grammy awards perform "Dos Cosas Ciertas" and knowing nothing else about them, I bought the CD. I was very surprised to hear two of my favorite hip-hop artists on some tracks, especially the title track performed with Common! I love groups like Ozomatli and Groove Collective for their efforts at fusion. Their melange of latin and hip-hop and jazz reflects the diversity of urban America today. What Ozomatli should do now is carry their social activism further in their music. Play very loud!

Average customer rating: Kirtana connects you to your soul Aaah MUSIC THAT SPEAKS TO THE SOUL I am.... Beautiful Transmission of Truth Touches the heart

This Embrace Kirtana Manufacturer: Wild Dove Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A deeper surrender The Offering Songs for the Inner Child The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovergin Your True Radiance The Essence ASIN: B00005LK7U Release Date: 1999-04-01

Tracks:

1. Be Free
2. Why the Sufis Whirl
3. I Am
4. My Heart
5. Blessed Life
6. Who You Really Are
7. Living Truth
8. Rivers Run
9. This Embrace
10. If I Could Give You Anything
11. Going, Going, Gone
12. I Am (Reprise)

Album Description

New Age Vocal. Comtemporary sacred songs celebrating divine love and the truth of who we are. Guest artists include: Alex de Grassi (guitar), Spencer Brewer (piano), Matt Eakle (flute), Hilary Stagg (harp)and Gangaji (vocals).

Customer Reviews:

Kirtana connects you to your soul Aaah.......2004-07-24

Whenever I listen to Kirtana I transcend into her space. On the
Deeper Surrender cd, my favorite song is probably Pulling in the Oars there is a deep surrender here where you can rest in the self. Open Secret and Rest in the Self put me right up there in presence. Her music is just fantastic, in the morning I awake, put on the coffee,get out the inspirational books, ( Eckart Tolle, Course in Miracles etc) light the candles and incense put on Kirtana and my meditation begins. No matter what kind of a day I'm having, she transports me to her connective space. I first heard of her when I was watching one of Eckhart Tolle's videos and he played Who You Really Are from This Embrace cd. It mesmerized me and I bought all of her cds. this is the most meaningful purchase I have ever made. THANK YOU KIRTANA - Have a Blessed Life.

MUSIC THAT SPEAKS TO THE SOUL.......2004-01-09

WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS THE EMOTIONS THAT THIS CD INVOKED. BY THE TIME I GOT INTO SONG NUMBER 5, "WHAT A BLESSED LIFE",I WAS CRYING OUT LOUD WITH TEARS OF JOY. MY SPIRIT RECOGNIZED THE TRUTH IN THE LYRICS, THIS IS A TRULY EVOLVED PIECE OF WORK. FOR ANYONE WHO HAS WALKED THIS PATH, IT IS EVIDENT THAT WE ARE WALING IN THE FOOT STEPS OF KIRTANA OR VICE VERSA.

I am...........2003-12-05

Fantastic.

The music, the guitar and the back up instruments and Kirtana voice makes this a beautiful album to have in your collection.

The lyrics are also very nice. I like to listen it in front of the fire having a good glass of wine as it makes my mind wonder away.

Beautiful Transmission of Truth.......2000-06-26

Kirtana has an amazing talent. Through her words and music she manages to very clearly convey the message of the truth of who we are along with the feelings associated with the recognition of that truth.

From a purely musical standpoint, the words and music are beautiful. There is nothing more than what is needed. Kirtana manages to keep the songs simple and clear throughout the CD. The mix is excellent; the harmonies and accompanying instruments subtle, resulting in one of the most enjoyable musical experiences I've had in a long time.

Highly recommended to all!

Touches the heart.......2000-03-11

I had the honour to hear Kirtana live and "unplugged" recently and was spellbound by her music. It moved me to tears.

This CD captures that same energy and heartfelt message that I heard live.

The songs are love songs where the beloved is the unchanging Self and the quest for love is a path towards Truth.

The lyrics stir the mind with deep meaning but it is the music itself and the intention behind it that goes straight to the heart and lifts the soul.

Thank-you, Kirtana.

Average customer rating: Sadly, It's All Gone Now. Brits Being Held Back Consistent Offering From Embrace Another masterpiece from Embrace - Would you expect anything less? Perfection

This New Day Embrace Manufacturer: Independiente UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britpop | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dry Kids If You've Never Been Drawn from Memory Out of Nothing A Glorious Day: Live in Leeds ASIN: B000BOG2CU Release Date: 2006-04-24

Tracks:

1. No Use Crying
2. Natures Law
3. Target
4. Sainted
5. I Can't Come Down
6. Celebrate
7. Exploding Machines
8. Even Smaller Stones
9. End Is Near
10. This New Day

Album Details

2006 Release from the Indie Band that Picks Up the Mantle from the Celebrated 2005 Glory of "Out of Nothing" and Produced by Youth. Reactions in the Press and from Fans is Quite Positive, as the Mcnamara Brothers have Shared Composing Duties with the Rest of the Group and Resulting in a Much More Well Rounded Effort. Includes the Single "Natures Law".

Customer Reviews:

Sadly, It's All Gone Now........2007-07-04

The "trancendence" of the "anthems" here are entirely FORCED by a band trying too hard to believe in their ability to move people...I guess having a song penned by Chris Martin on your last album will do that.

Don't get me wrong, I used to cherish Embrace in a major way...The great moments on their previous album "Out Of Nothing," were quite worthy...But Embrace have had a choppy career at best, and unfortunately when I saw them live in Detroit, they did NOT deliver the goods. What a shame.

Brits Being Held Back.......2007-01-05

Another excellent CD from Embrace. If you look at the British Rock scene, the Brits are truly carrying the mantle of greatness, but they are also having a hard time getting airplay in these hip-hop enamored times. Gomez, Starsailor, Doves, and Embrace, e.g., get pushed to the side, and have problems getting their music out here. Snow Patrol seems to be the exception(and a worthy one). This CD is worth paying the extra price for the import. I'm willing to do this until my fellow Americans clear their ears and hear the quality.

Consistent Offering From Embrace.......2006-09-22

Embrace's follow-up to their successful comeback "Out of Nothing" is filled with anthems and is far more upbeat than its predecessor. "No Use Crying" kicks off with U2-style riffs and the classic Embrace anthemic-feel. The first single off of this album was "Nature's Law," a good hit-worthy track that is plagued by a clichéd piano riff and melody. One of the best tracks is the second single, "Target." The verses sound Keane-like, the chorus is uplifting, and the music matches the lyrics "Everything is possible, it's beautiful."

My favorite track is the nearly overly sentimental "I Can't Come Down." This song has the markings to become one of the best rock ballads of the year. The piano, strings, introspective lyrics, and soaring guitar riffs blend together perfectly as the lone ballad on the album. "Celebrate" is a catchy tune, but it starts to sound too much like other Embrace anthems. Embrace definitely has a style, but it is at times like these that it becomes too obvious with certain tracks. "Exploding Machines" is amazing only because of the excellent guitar riff and pounding breaking at the two minute mark. The last two tracks of the album are good and listenable, but not memorable.

"This New Day" is a good album and Danny's vocals are as consistent as ever. However, consistency may be the problem with this album. Though there are a few standouts, some of the other tracks sound too similar to each other or to other Embrace songs, casting them as unmemorable and undistinguishable songs at the end of the day.

Another masterpiece from Embrace - Would you expect anything less?.......2006-08-25

A bright, energetic album, Embrace's best since The Good Will Out. No slow, plodding songs, rather a collection of lively, epic songs like "Target" and "Nature's Law." Look for the special edition version with "World at Your Feet" as a bonus track, and for crying out loud, TELL PEOPLE ABOUT EMBRACE. This music is simply too brillant to be ignored in the U.S. and to be denied a stateside release.

Perfection.......2006-08-12

No Use Crying is one of the most uplifting songs I have ever heard, bottom line. The opening is just perfect, guitar and drums leading into an explosion of strings and more guitar, followed by an infectious vocal melody by Danny McNamara dropping in. And when you throw in the epic chorus and driving middle 8, it makes one of my favorite Embrace tracks ever.
The piano intro to Nature's Law, which was the first single off of This New Day, is almost as catchy as its choir-backed chorus. But what makes the song is its middle 8, sung by Richard McNamara (lead guitar), and the lead-in back to the chorus backed by goosebump-causing strings.
Target, the third song, is to be the second single off of This New Day and for good reason. All that needs to be said is that the chorus in this song is THE CATCHIEST ONE EVER. Add to that the driving force of the song provided by Mike Heaton on drums emphasizing the upbeat and a wonderful string arrangement and lyrics, and you get the best song on the album.
The next track, Sainted, is introduced by a dark 80's guitar riff and beat, and the verse by Danny is equally dark. And then the song builds into the first chorus, and you know that this song is great. The guitar solo after the middle 8 (which is itself outstanding) is crazy good. Overall, one of the best things that Embrace have ever done, just because of the concept.
I Can't Come Down...is Embrace doing really well at one of the things they do really well. Yes, it is a ballad. An absolutely superb ballad. And savor it, because it's the only one on this album (I personally do not consider Nature's Law a ballad). The bass by Steve Firth guides the song, and a beautiful string arrangement again floats through the background. And the middle 8 is one of my favorite parts of any Embrace song ever, including the heartwarming guitar solo that comes immediately after it. This song is just beautiful.
Celebrate, introduced and driven by Mickey Dale's piano, is one of those songs that you play and it just goes by and you have no idea what just happened. It packs so much beautiful music into such a short time that it's actually astounding. The chorus is so incredibly catchy and uplifting that the it makes me want to jump up and down every time I hear it. Just an amazing piece of music.
Exploding Machines is just...it's just wow. That's all it is. The guitar is perfectly crafted and mysterious and dark. The music is loud and brash yet also subdued in all the right places. And it has my all-time favorite CRANK THE MUSIC NOW part in any Embrace song, just after the middle 8. It should also be noted that Embrace have probably never sounded more TOGETHER as a band than just after that middle 8. Another highlight is Richard's "Exploooding Machiiiines!" part at the very end. Just amazing.
When I first heard Even Smaller Stones, I thought to myself, "Embrace are doing tribal music now?" Until the nasty guitar came in and just wreaked havoc. Then, I understood. It wasn't about, uh, tribes. It was about pure, unadulterated anger. It's the harshest song Embrace have ever done, and the guitar solo near the end completes the package. Perfectly packaged brutality.
The End Is Near is so epic that it makes me want to go fight a war every time I hear it because it puts me on top of the world. The lead-in piano is backed by screaming guitar after a few seconds and then the song changes completely, into an inspiring verse backed by solid drums. And then - the chorus happens. And then it fades. And you want it back. But then the verse starts again, and so you go along with it, hoping for just a little more of that - chorus! And then a different version of the same chorus! Just Embrace doing what they do best, another wonderful epic.
At first, I didn't get This New Day, the title track of the album. I just didn't get it. I always got the great keyboard and guitar at the beginning, but for a while, I didn't get it. Now I get it. This is one of the best things Embrace have ever done. It's dark, and warning, and filled with despair. And yet, it has that tinge of hope, that maybe, just maybe, you can go on. There's a part that leads into the end where the guitars and drums reign free. And that end is one of the most powerful things Embrace have ever done. "Make them see it, see you mean it, break the ceiling, beat these demons, just keep dreaming, keep on breathing, fight these feelings." And it's not the kind of ending that leaves you at peace. It makes you want more. And so you press play again, and start the whole album over. It's just that good. Oh, did I say good? I meant that it's absolutely perfect.

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Average customer rating: A soulful, powerful and soaring smooth jazz classic! Start With This One...

Soul Embrace Richard Elliot Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: After Dark Jumpin' Off Chill Factor City Speak Crush ASIN: B000002V1K Release Date: 1993-01-12

Tracks:

1. Sweat
2. Sweet Dream
3. Deep Blue
4. I'm Not In Love
5. Promises
6. Because I Love You
7. Just Do It
8. Embrace
9. Never Gonna Break Your Heart
10. Heartland
11. Calle Del Sol
12. By The Fire
13. Lost In A Minute
14. Up All Night
15. Alone At Sea

Customer Reviews:

A soulful, powerful and soaring smooth jazz classic!.......2004-04-05

I have enjoyed Richard Elliot's songs for as long as I can remember listening to music. Amidst the large number of smooth jazz saxophonists, most of which I enjoy, Richard Elliot is among the leaders of the pack because his music really stands out because he creates amazing jazz music that is not only pleasant but also positive and soul-driven and that's why a lot of his older songs are still very popular even after being out for over a decade. The reason is is that Elliot really puts a lot of soul and power into his songs and his 1993 outing entitled "Soul Embrace" is in my opinion, the best example of this. Other albums of his from before and since are also worth investing in especially 1999's "Chill Factor" CD.

Many familiar classics of Elliot's appear on this stunningly beautiful album of his. The most familiar of the popular radio classics is more than likely "Sweet Dream". Just about every smooth jazz lover would be very familiar with this track. I've heard it many times on the radio when as a kid but buying this album made me love this song all over again. "Sweat" is another timeless smooth jazz classic that I have loved for many years. I love the somewhat tropical beginning of the song with the quirky piano riff and the eerie ambient intro in the background before it becomes a funky and eclectic groove with amazing saxophone playing and awesome keyboards. I don't know what it is about this song but God I love this song. I heard it many times before buying this album but I have come to love this already excellent classic all over again.

Other notable radio hits are the eloquent classic "By The Fire" and "Because I Love You". The latter song I feel deserves a review all on it's own. I don't know what it is about this song but WOW! This is a really hauntingly beautiful song that is a hallmark of a classic. It is a very sweet song with a strong atmospheric sound and a crystal clear melody unrivalled by most peers. I love the soaring saxophone playing amidst the angelic keyboards and the positive natured melody. I really miss the beauty of this style in much of today's smooth jazz. I feel like I'm almost flying over green grasslands on a cool partly cloudy afternoon when listening to this track. It's that beautiful. Fabulous Job Richard! I feel that our entertainment needs more sweet-natured music nowadays. I've had enough of the so called `tough guy' stuff that is shoved in our faces.

However, it's also a lot of the songs never heard on radio that are among the best on this album. My favorite song on this album is "Deep Blue". This classic has a very upbeat and warm sunny mood, and a highly danceable beat combined with very unique electronic beeping sound effects that perfectly blend with the songs rhythm. I especially love the song towards the last minute as it climaxes before it fades into the night. "Calle De Soul" has a really fun tropical Brazilian color to it with the café-oriented groove tone to it. There are two songs on here that actually have lyrics to them, both of which are good. "Never Gonna Break Your Heart" is a really beautiful and soulful ballad. "Lost In A Minute" is a more New Jack Swing style song. Both of them are great but sometimes suffer from their lengths being a bit on the short side in my opinion. Otherwise, these are really excellent popular tracks that would've made a dent on the R&B or Adult Oriented charts.

The last two tracks "Up All Night" and "Alone At Sea" close this album on a high note. "Up All Night" is a very energetic and joyous classic with a fast beat and amazing keyboards. The song rises to a great climax that will leave you happy. "Alone At Sea" closes this CD on a high scale with a slightly more dramatic and serious tone. While most of this album is very sunny in nature, "Alone At Sea" has a more twilight mood. I love the haunting sound to it and the serious melody as it gives the sense of a boat sailing away into the sunset as the song fades away towards the end. I love the melodic changes too, going from A minor down to G major, back to A minor and down to F major and repeating the same change all over again as it draws this masterpiece album to a sunset close.

Smooth Jazz in general has been the genre of music that I've grown up on but Richard Elliot is among the standout artists over the years and "Soul Embrace" is in my opinion, the prime example of this fact. His music has a long lasting quality that has endured the passing of the years and the increasing lack of atmospherics in most modern smooth jazz but Elliot has mostly survived this. I strongly recommend buying his albums but make "Soul Embrace" the top choice for the album to start with and then I recommend getting "Chill Factor" and then go in any direction for there. These two albums are in my opinion, among his best albums of his career. "Soul Embrace" is one of the best modern jazz albums of the 20th century and I strongly recommend that you go and buy this album as soon as possible. It's worth every penny you might end up spending.

Start With This One..........2002-01-28

For those of you checking out Richard Elliot for the first time, this album's a great place to start. Deep Blue is one of his best tunes ever, as well as By The Fire, Just Do It, & Sweat. There's even some nice covers such as 10CC's-I'm Not In Love, and Because I Love You. There's even some soulful vocals for those who don't care for all instrumental albums. Definitely a keeper for your Jazz collection.

Average customer rating: Fine Collection of Largely Unheard Embrace Gems This Rocks Great B-Sides

Dry Kids Embrace Manufacturer: EMI/Hut ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: If You've Never Been Drawn from Memory This New Day A Glorious Day: Live in Leeds Fireworks: Singles 97-02 ASIN: B000B57SNG Release Date: 2005-11-07

Tracks:

1. Shots Still Ringing
2. Madelaine
3. Flaming Red Hair
4. One Big Family (Perfecto Mix Long Fade)
5. How Come (Live)
6. Dry Kids
7. Butter Wouldn't Melt
8. Too Many Times
9. Blind (Road Version)
10. Maybe I Wish
11. Free Ride
12. Feels Like Glue
13. I've Been Running
14. Brothers & Sisters
15. Milk & Honey
16. Way I Do
17. Love Is Back
18. Waterfall

Album Description

Import only companion to the Fireworks: Singles collection, this 18 track B-sides album includes the wonderful B-side singles from both the Hut and Independiente catalogue which should be a must-have for their dedicated fans both old and new. The extensive liner notes feature detailed comments from the band members on each track. EMI. 2005.

Album Details

A Cooperative Effort by Independiente and Hut, the Group's Two Labels, Leads to this Comprehensive Collection of Single B-sides Released Over Almost a Decade of Existence and Accolades. A Companion to the "Fireworks: Singles" Collection, These 18 Tracks Complete the Audio Portrait of their History with Tracks that Might have Gone by the Wayside but Are Musts for their Dedicated Fans, Old and New.

Customer Reviews:

Fine Collection of Largely Unheard Embrace Gems.......2006-05-31

I simply can't praise this band enough. Song after song, Embrace deliver some of the most beautiful and memorable melodies you've ever heard. Dry Kids is a collection of Embrace B-sides too good to be forgotten and relegated to hard-to-find and expensive (especially in the U.S.) UK singles. It's quite perplexing why some of these tracks were not used as A-sides, such as the glorious "Milk and Honey," the powerfully building "Maybe I Wish," or the warm, uplifting album closer, "Waterfall." It also has a few unique and surprising tracks, such as the cover of Eminem's "How Come?" and the mellow, psychedelic-flavored "Feels Like Glue." It's a must own for Embrace fans, a real treat for fans from the U.S., who possibly haven't had the chance to hear them before.

This Rocks .......2006-02-09

This band is renowned for good quality bsides and this collection of songs make a better album than the Platinum selling Out Of Nothing and any of the other albums that went before it.

Great B-Sides.......2006-01-17

Wow whee, I can't even begin to explain how excited i was to get this cd. The only cd you can actually buy in stores in the U.S. is out of nothing so all the others i had to order. I am always ever so impressed each time i hear embrace just because they are always trying something new. The Dry Kids B-Sides cd is a pure example of this and is a definitive must have for any fans. It is a wonderful collection of songs, that you may either agree or disagree is better than their album songs but still holds true to the amazing spectactle that is EMBRACE. This band needs more attention than they're getting. And i wish they weren't always compared to Coldplay because i think they have two very different styles although both are amazing. Anyone who has followed them since they began, u will not be disappointed (especially like tracks such as "Shots Still Ringing,""Madelaine,""Dry Kids,""Butter Wouldn't Melt,""Maybe I Wish,""I've Been Running,"and "Waterfall"). This cd has everything, so if your a little skeptical (because it's labeled B-sides) just take a risk. You won't Be Disappointed. Some B-sides cds have the best work an artist can produce and this is one of them that proves true.

Average customer rating: The Traveler This Can't Be Real!!!!!!!!!

Sensual Embrace: The Soul Ballads Pieces of a Dream Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sensual Embrace, Vol. 2 Love's Silhouette No Assembly Required Imagine This Pillow Talk ASIN: B00005QHVR Release Date: 2001-11-06

Tracks:

1. Took So Long
2. The Cool Side
3. How Do You Keep The Music Playing?
4. Have A Little Faith
5. Sittin' Up In My Room
6. Pieces
7. My Love
8. It's You That I Want
9. Goodbye Manhattan
10. You And I
11. Knikki's Smile
12. Club Jazz (Quiet Storm Mix)

Customer Reviews:

The Traveler.......2002-07-02

I have always liked Pieces of a Dream but had never purchased any of their music. I was just browsing around in the music store and had really gone to purchase something else, but this one caught my eye. When I read some of the featured artists like Grover Washington and Maxi Priest, I thought oh this can't be bad at all. So I bought it. I couldn't get a feel for it from the music store to my house so, I took this CD on a long country ride (no distractions from traffic)and oh what a journey. This CD is so nice. All the tracks are moodsetters but I really liked tracks 1 and 3-6. You definitely have to experience this one for yourself and trust me you will not be disappointed. Take it for a long ride....it will be enjoyable.

This Can't Be Real!!!!!!!!!.......2002-03-27

...I was a huge fan in the 80's of this group. I was just wandering around a local record store and the cd cover caught my attention. The fact that it also happened to be on sale didn't hurt matters either. What a surprise. It is beautiful. It is excellent. It's the type of cd that you let play straight through and start all over again.
I wish I could say which songs are my favorites but that would do this body of work a serious disservice. I will say the songs featuring vocalists Eva Cassidy and Maysa are incredible. Even the remake of "Sittin' Up In My Room" featuring the late Grover Washington was a pleasant surprise. I also enjoyed immensely "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?"
There's really not much else to say except "Sensual Embrace" when played as background music always has friends asking who is that and where did you get it? Give this one a listen!!!

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