In Stereo [Import]

Product Description
CD Extra Including the Videos of the Huge Hit 'freestyler' and 'uprocking Beats'.

In Stereo,Bomfunk Mc's,Sony,Soul/R & B

Average customer rating: Wonder indeed Aside from the whiny vocals... Half great Don't Believe the Hype Something new

New Magnetic Wonder The Apples in Stereo Manufacturer: Simian Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank The Good, the Bad & the Queen Traffic and Weather Icky Thump ASIN: B000JRYO9C Release Date: 2007-02-06

Tracks:

1. Can You Feel It?
2. Skyway
3. Mellotron 1
4. Energy
5. Same Old Drag
6. Joanie Don't U Worry
7. Sunndal Song
8. Droplet
9. Play Tough
10. Sun Is Out
11. Non-Pythagorean Composition 1
12. Hello Lola
13. 7 Stars
14. Mellotron 2
15. Sunday Sounds
16. Open Eyes
17. Crimson
18. Pre-Crimson
19. Vocoder Ba Ba
20. Radiation
21. Beautiful Machine Parts 1-2
22. Beautiful Machine Parts 3-4
23. My Pretend
24. Non-Pythagorean Composition 3

Amazon.com

After a five-year absence, Apples in Stereo have returned with a sprawling and lush masterpiece. Their founding principle of the DIY approach to recording has remained in place, but the nearly 15 years of technological progress has made such ways of working yield significantly more robust sounds. Robert Schneider's songs have always harked back to the pop artistry of Brian Wilson and Jeff Lynne, as well as such near contemporaries as Pavement. New Magnetic Wonder offers a more lush sweep of sound. It's varied, dazzling, and full of surprises. There's the keyboard-based pop of "Same Old Drag," the hypnotic muscle of "Sunndal Song" (sung by drummer Hilarie Sidney, who's recently departed to work with her own band), and the sprawling, four-part "Beautiful Machine." Depending on who's listening and what song they're hearing, there are many different ways to describe this band. Ultimately, they gently demand that you take them on their own terms, rewarding handsomely all those who make the glorious plunge. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

Wonder indeed.......2007-07-24

The Apples in Stereo's newest release in five years, New Magnetic Wonder is far and away their most audacious and creative album to date. Drawing on other artists work, such as the Electric Light Orchestra, they produce a sound which is new and fresh, yet still decisevely Apples.

Aside from the whiny vocals..........2007-07-14

There are some really good tracks here. The production and arrangements are terrific. But the thing that prevents me from giving this a higher rating is the lead vocalist. I don't know who he is (nor do I care), but most of the time his singing really tests one's sanity. It is very whiny, and at times he tries to come off like a poor man's John Lennon ("It's gonna be...alright"). Fortunately, later in the album he wisely uses studio trickery to distort his voice with electonic fuzz (which works). The 2 tracks the female singer appears on are excellent, but unfortunately she's ditched the band. So, if you don't mind the grating voice of the male singer, this is actually a pretty good album.

Half great.......2007-04-21

Half of this CD is outstanding, the other half is just good. There are some songs that so obviously mimic the Beatles and ELO that you think there must be a joke in here you're missing. I don't mean just homages to these two bands...I mean, nearly direct rewrites of material from Magical Mystery Tour and Jeff Lynne's catalogue. I am reminded of XTC's side project (was it called Dukes of Stratosphere or something like that?) which also went out of its way to mimic. Having said that, a lot of it is quite enjoyable. When they're not aping Beatles/ELO, their other songs sound like a slightly poppier version of Pavement, and I like that sound. There's some great guitar work, good production, and catchy tunes throughout. And the reviewers who have complained about the short "interlude" songs seem to be completely missing the point. There's a reason they're called "interludes" and I think they add to the experience. Overall, this one is recommended, with some reservations about outright mimickry at times (sorry I mentioned "mimic" three times in this review, no obvious synonyms are coming to mind!!)

Don't Believe the Hype .......2007-04-17

Many reviews compare this CD to Beach Boys, ELO, XTC, Polyphonic Spree, Phil Spector Splendor...dont' believe the hype. I'm open minded beyond belief. Let's put it this way... I'm an album purchaser. I don't download one song from a cd...i have to have the entire album. The best thing about this CD is the cover. The CD often has good songs or instrumentals that last a minute in a half?! Apples in Stereo will always get good critic reviews but go try Of Montreal or ELO remasters instead. This cd is generic sounding and I really wanted to like it. Just check out the cool song titles and the awesome cover then, go listen to something else.

Something new.......2007-03-31

I was excited to hear something a bit modern and unpredictable. Yet I did not totally vibe on the entire cd. The songs that I do like are awesome! I am happy I bought it.

Average customer rating: Truly A Masterpiece! Definitive, historical, all-in-one Súper Colección Walter's best Loved It All Over Again

Switched-On Boxed Set Manufacturer: East Side Digital ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Monteverdi | Monteverdi, Claudio | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Inventions | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Computer | Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Clockwork Orange: Wendy Carlos's Complete Original Score Sonic Seasonings + [Enhanced CD] The Well-Tempered Synthesizer Beauty in the Beast By Request ASIN: B00002DDS5 Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Sinfonia to Cantata #29
2. Air on a G String
3. Two-Part Invention in F Major
4. Two-Part Invention in B-Flat Major
5. Two-Part Invention in D Minor
6. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
7. Prelude and Fugue #7 in E-Flat Major
8. Prelude and Fugue #2 in C
9. Chorale Prelude "Wachet Auf" Bradenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major
10. Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G: I. Allegro
11. Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G: II. Adagio
12. Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G: III. Allegro
13. Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G: II. Adagio
14. Brandenburg Concerto #3 in G: Initial Experiments

Tracks:

1. Orfeo Suite: Toccata/Ritornello I/Choro II/Ritornello II/Choro II/Ritor
2. Sonata in G Major
3. Sonata in D Major
4. Bourree
5. Air
6. Allegro Deciso
7. Sonata in E Major
8. Sonata in D Major
9. Bradenburg Concerto #4 in G Major: I. Allegro
10. Bradenburg Concerto #4 in G Major: II. Andante
11. Bradenburg Concerto #4 in G Major: III. Presto
12. Domine Ad Adjuvandum
13. Stereo Allignment Tones
14. Well-Tempered Experiments

Tracks:

1. Badinerie
2. Minuet
3. Bourree
4. Two-Part Invention in A-Minor
5. Two-Part Invention in a Major
6. Sheep May Safely Graze
7. Suite from Anna Magdalena Notebook: Musette in D Major
8. Suite from Anna Magdalena Notebook: Minuet in G Major
9. Suite from Anna Magdalena Notebook: Bist du Bei Mir
10. Suite from Anna Magdalena Notebook: Marche in D Major
11. Little Fugue in G Minor
12. Bradenburg Concerto #5 in D Major: Allegro
13. Bradenburg Concerto #5 in D Major: Affettuoso
14. Bradenburg Concerto #5 in D Major: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Brandenburg Concerto #1 in F Major: I. Allegro
2. Brandenburg Concerto #1 in F Major: II. Adagio
3. Brandenburg Concerto #1 in F Major: III. Allegro
4. Brandenburg Concerto #1 in F Major: IV. Menuuetto, Trio I, Polocca, Trio
5. Brandenburg Concerto #2 in F Major: I. Allegro
6. Brandenburg Concerto #2 in F Major: II. Andante
7. Brandenburg Concerto #2 in F Major: III. Allegro Assai
8. Brandenburg Concerto #6 in B-Flat Major: I. Allegro
9. Brandenburg Concerto #6 in B-Flat Major: II. Adagio Ma Non Tanto
10. Brandenburg Concerto #6 in B-Flat Major: III. Allegro

Amazon.com

In 1968, keyboardist-composer Wendy Carlos released Switched-On Bach, her bestselling LP featuring baroque music performed on the Moog synthesizer. Carlos intended to spread the gospel of electronic classical music through this quirky release; instead, she sold more albums than Karlheinz Stockhausen could ever dream of, released a few follow-ups, and paved the way for Hot Butter's "Popcorn." Carlos has since become well known for more than just these wacky classical interpretations--she recorded the soundtracks to A Clockwork Orange and Tron and released new works--but the Switched-Ons are the goofy synthesizer recordings that most of us still remember.

No less than Glenn Gould proclaimed, "Carlos's realization of the Fourth Brandenburg Concerto is, to put it bluntly, the finest performance of any of the Brandenburgs--live, canned, or intuited--I've ever heard." We're not sure what he meant by that, but if you have half the enthusiasm Gould did for this music, check out this box set. All four of Carlos's baroque-gone-space-age LPs from the '70s are included here--Switched-On Bach, The Well-Tempered Synthesizer, Switched-On Bach II, and Switched-On Brandenburgs--completely remastered in all their stereophonic glory and containing bonus tracks (the fourth CD is even enhanced for use on your computer). The liner notes weigh in at around 150 pages, filled with photos and background information even on the evolution of Carlos's studio (you get the original LP notes in their entirety, too). The music? It's hilarious, absolutely riveting, and--whether Scarlatti, Bach, Handel, or Monteverdi--played successfully by Carlos and her battery of special effects. For the lover of the eclectic or the classical fan who knows how to let loose, this is a box set to get. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Truly A Masterpiece!.......2007-05-11

This collection is a treasured addition to our music library here at home, in part because I have long been a fan of the artist. Also, because we all enjoy the spin that Wendy puts on many of the classical works of the old masters of music. I heartily recommend this boxed set to any listener who wants to be delighted by the sounds of the Moog synthesizer, played in a masterful way by Wendy Carlos...

Definitive, historical, all-in-one.......2007-03-04

If you've loved the Walter/Wendy Carlos recordings over the years, this is a great way to get them all in one place. If you are at all interested in the production process, this is a _must have_ item.

Some have complained about the discussion tracks at the end of some CDs; I guess I can see how some might find them annoying. For pure ambience, you'll want to program your CD player to not play them, or just rip these CDs and burn a new copy minus those tracks.

One minor complaint I have is that the Brandenburgs are scattered throughout. I don't think it should have been all that bad to just have some of them duplicated. But I do understand the rationale, including them as is on the albums where they appeared individually, and then only putting the rest on the actual Brandenburgs pair of CDs. Personally, I love being able to listen to all the Brandenburgs straight through, so again I just made new versions of CD for my own use with them all together in their original order.

And of course, these days so many people aren't even listening to their CDs on the CD player. The music is ripped and then played using an MP3 player, computer, or similar device. Making playlists for your preferred track arrangements obviates any of the above complaints.

Regardless, I think that the value of having an all-in-one collection of these classic electronic instruments and performances far outweighs any minor issues regarding one's opinion of the choice of production arranagement.

Súper Colección.......2007-01-03

Una joya de arte, en su estuche y con un gran contenido de los primeros volúmenes de esta gran interprete.
Simplemente una gran colección para los fanaticos de Wendy

Walter's best.......2006-06-09

I know record and CD covers have been reprinted to reflect that Walter goes by the name of Wendy now. But this is all his best stuff in one collection. If you never had "Switched-On Brandenburgs Vol. 1 & 2" on LP and didn't get them either on CD back in 1987, then this is your chance to get them along with bits from his other works. Also get his other masterpiece "By Request" and the soundtrack of the movie "A Clockwork Orange". That's all you need if you are a fan of 60's analog synthesizer classical music, which only Walter was doing at that time.

Loved It All Over Again.......2005-08-03

When I heard the first piece from the first album as a young boy, I was completely hooked. I don't think Wendy could have picked a better song to start with. The power and expansiveness of the Sinfonia is surely what Bach must have heard in his head when he wrote it over 300 years ago.

Honestly, some of the music on these albums is so good you may never hear Bach, Handel, or Scarlatti the same way again.

When I saw this boxed set for sale, I purchased it with a little trepidation, unsure if it would live up to my memory of it and not sure what my wife or daughter would make of it. I'm glad I got it, though. It's a wonderful recording and the two bonus tracks are fun to listen to. In fact, I wish CDs had the same "commentary" tracks that DVDs have as I would have enjoyed hearing more about how this recording was put together.

Average customer rating: Gorgeous Recording with Playful Musicians Stereo SACD, not Multichannel! "Too Many Notes..." Amazing, amazing, amazing SACD SUPERIOR to redbook CD

Friday Night in San Francisco (Stereo SACD) Paco de Lucia Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dark Side of the Moon 30th Anniversary Edition Time Out Kind of Blue Concord Records SACD Sampler 1 (Multichannel Hybrid SACD) Concord Jazz Sampler Vol.2 ASIN: B00004KD6V Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

1. Mediterranean Sundance/Rio Ancho
2. Short Tales of the Black Forest - Paco de Luc Al di Meola, Al di Meola, John McLaughlin
3. Frevo Rasgado - Paco de Luc Paco de Luc , Al di Meola, John McLaughlin
4. Fantasia Suite for Two Guitars: Viva la Danzarina/Guitars of the ...
5. Guardian Angel [Studio Recording]

Album Description

Featuring John McLaughlin, Al DiMeola and Paco DeLucia on acoustic guitar. The Great Guitar Trio's Classic Original Recording! Great photos of the trio in performance! 20 BIT digitally remastered. Superb new sound!

Customer Reviews:

Gorgeous Recording with Playful Musicians.......2006-08-16

Undoubtedly one of my favorite recordings in SACD format, I only wish there was video as well, because it would be great. These gentlemen truly understand the music and their improvisational skills are fantastic, as they're able to play along with each other and the audience, the latter which seems to be thouroughly ecstatic. Unfortunately this is not a hybrid recording, which means if you want to transfer it to a portable device or play it in your car, it requires tremendous effort.

Stereo SACD, not Multichannel!.......2003-10-13

This is a great performance. My review is mostly based on the fact that this is a stereo SACD, not multichannel. I am learning more about SACD every day, but was very disappointed that it is only presented in stereo.

"Too Many Notes...".......2002-11-29

That was Emperor Joseph's simple-minded estimation of any music he didn't understand in the Academy-Award winning movie "Amadeus." I never thought I would ever find music that would actually fit that description... until now.

If you think this is some sort of super-charged California Guitar Trio or a Narciso Yepes-type forray into flameco-guitar, forget it. That is not to say most every review you see here is wrong. In fact, they are all correct about these guys being virtuoso guitarists.

However, songs that consist almost entirely of 32nd and 64th notes are at first impressive, but very quickly become tiresome. And this isn't an album full of "songs" so much as it is a forty-some-odd-minute-long jam session featuring testosterone-fueled duels and improvs with a Flamecan flare.

So if you're a guitarist who thrills to the repeated use of the same techniques over and over for close to an hour, this is a great album for you. If you're a normal guy just trying to find some high-fi SACD pyrotechnics, maybe this is still for you. But if you're just someone looking to be entertained, this may disappoint.

Amazing, amazing, amazing.......2002-09-03

"Friday Night in San Francisco" is one of those rare CDs you'll listen to and just laugh out loud from sheer amazement at the virtuoso guitar work of Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin, and Paco de Lucia. Here are three friends, all guitarists, who are clearly having the time of their lives showing off their astonishing instrumental skills and jamming together on, well, a Friday night in San Francisco back in the 1980s.

I was lucky enough to be introduced to this album by a cousin many years ago, and after having treated myself to it, I played it on at least a weekly basis for months. Far from getting sick of it eventually, I found myself noticing new things almost every time I played it. Of course it's wonderful to listen to yourself, but there is also a profound pleasure to be had in introducing a novice to the album. Watch their eyes widen and their jaw drop as they turn to you and say, "Who IS this? I gotta have this!"

All three men share composition credits on the album. "Mediterranean Sundance/Rio Ancho," the song that opens the album, is a Spanish-influenced piece that sends notes scattering like raindrops on a sunny day--the aural effect is one of sparkling light. Chick Corea's song "Short Tales of the Black Forest" gets a work-out here, and McLaughlin and DiMeola do it proud as they build the musical tension to an almost unbearable point before exploding into the heart of the song a minute or two into the piece. "Frevo Rasgado," an Egberto Gismonti piece, is a complex song which swings effortlessly back and forth between major and minor keys, and McLaughlin and DeLucia go along for the ride with a kind of manic joy in their playing.

The three men don't all play together until the final two songs. On "Fantasia Suite," a DiMeola composition, they follow the notes but go further into that realm where they are in their own little universe, egging each other on and on until the music reaches an almost sublime climax. On "Guardian Angel," much the same thing happens and it's a privilege to hear this kind of creative collaboration in action. If you haven't already, make room on your CD shelf for this outstandingly great album!

SACD SUPERIOR to redbook CD.......2002-04-29

I own both, SACD and CD. The sound of the SACD is so much more clear, articulate, three dimensional. Before I got the SACD I hardly ever listened to the redbook as acoustically there wasn't much to distinguish it from the other pressings (even when played back on a Sony SCD-C555ES). Playback of the SACD offers such listening pleasure. I close my eyes and just listen to the great LIVE music. The playback experience will depend on the quality of your audiogear.

Average customer rating: Kudo's for Wendy Carlos Difficulty in placing an order interesting concept, skillful interpretation, but sounds very dated now Great Album, but. . . As good as I remembered it!

The Well-Tempered Synthesizer Wendy Carlos Manufacturer: East Side Digital ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Computer | Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Switched-On Bach Switched-On Bach II A Clockwork Orange: Wendy Carlos's Complete Original Score Switched-On Brandenburgs By Request ASIN: B00005OKS2 Release Date: 2001-10-02

Tracks:

1. Monteverdi: Orfeo Suite
2. Scarlatti: Sonata In G Major
3. Scarlatti: Sonata In D Major
4. Handel: Water Music: Bourree
5. Handel: Water Music: Air
6. Handel: Water Music: Allegro Deciso
7. Scarlatti: Sonata In E Major
8. Scarlatti: Sonata In D Major
9. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #4 in G Major: Allegro
10. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #4 in G Major: Andante
11. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #4 in G Major: Presto
12. Monteverdi: Domine Ad Adjuvandum
13. Stereo Alignment Tones
14. Well-Tempered Experiments

Customer Reviews:

Kudo's for Wendy Carlos.......2007-01-16

Wendy Carlos does an excellent job of updating all of the Classical pieces on this CD, as well as on all of her other CDs. I originally had this on Open Reel Tape, and am really happy that she has ported it over to the CD format! All of the selections on this CD can only be termed as "stirring" and it is enjoyable to hear each time it is played.

Difficulty in placing an order.......2007-01-04

Because I had difficulty navigating through the purchase process, I ended up receivibg two and I only wanted one. I gave one away. You need to review the purchase process and have a "done" or something to indicate that Amazon has received the purchase request and will act upon it. Or else I will find someone else with whom to do business!!!!

interesting concept, skillful interpretation, but sounds very dated now.......2006-12-26

As a performance, the music here is fantastic, and considering the challenges of monophonic sythesizers it is very impressively and skillfully performed. That said, if like me you were born after electronic music became commonplace, this will sound incredibly dated. The problem is that the sound programming abilities of the first moogs were limited, so the sounds are not very fitting to the music, creating a slightly comical kitschy mock-futuristic effect. Part of this effect is the womp womp womp beep beep beep sounds that now sound corny. While interesting, it sounds very anachronistic and less evocative than real instruments. I think I'll go back to orchestral performances of classical music. I'll keep this in case I ever want to make a campy future film spoof. Wow, I sure said "sound " a lot. Well, this really is all about the sounds.

Great Album, but. . ........2006-08-08

I have always enjoyed this album and Switched on Bach ever since they came out in LP form when I was young.
The thing that ruins the CD for me is the very last track on both albums, where Wendy discusses the making of the album, called Well-tempered experiments.
I think that is fun to listen to the first time you play it, but then it is obnoxious when you are playing it as you work around the house. Your home is filled with music, then suddenly, there is talking and some obnoxious noises. It just shouldn't be there.
And to do this to both albums is very disappointing. It is hard to ignore, as it is a 9 minute track!
I solved this by burning both albums onto another CD and eliminating the experiment tracks. But I would rather have the original CD's and eliminate those tracks.

As good as I remembered it!.......2006-03-03

I heard "The Well-Tempered Synthesizer" when it was first issued; like many people I was stunned by the strange, beautiful sound created by a "machine". Then I read about the difficulty of making the recordings, which took tremendous time and thoughtfulness, and this made me appreciate the human element more than the technology.

Imagine someone who, to cook breakfast, designs a henhouse, raises chickens, gathers the eggs, grinds wheat to make bread, picks fresh strawberries...all for a breakfast that could be made more easily using traditional sources or methods. Pardon the clumsy metaphor, but this is what Carlos had done: giving me Bach, by creating a new kind of chicken to get to the egg.

The sounds one hears in this recording are not as sophisticated as more modern synthetic voices, but they are still pristine and haunting. There is a sort of lonely, cosmic emptiness to the sound, but this is not discomforting; in fact, the music triumphs over the strangeness that no human hand or throat moved during the process, except at the keyboard and the 747-cockpit looking control panel of the Moog synthesizer.
Having a CD of this music is a joy, and the music delights.

Average customer rating: A very strong Stive Wonder Influence A Man that can really sing and write songs. Jazzy... Ehhhhh, It's okay. A Travesty That This CD and This Artist Is Virtually Ignored!!

Love in Stereo Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | 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: Rahsaan Patterson After Hours The Love Experience The Colored Section Subject ASIN: B000028TU9 Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Treat You Like A Queen
2. Sure Boy
3. It's Alright Now
4. Do You Feel The Way I Do
5. Friend Of Mine
6. The Day
7. It Ain't Love
8. Humor
9. The Moment
10. So Right
11. Any Other Love
12. Get Here

Amazon.com

Rahsaan Patterson's Love in Stereo was the most exhilarating and, certainly, the most overlooked R&B release of 1999. It's confounding why an album so jubilant, so self-assured, and so unequivocally soulful didn't even garner a top 10 hit for the multitalented Patterson, who wrote, produced, and sang on all 12 of its inspired tracks. Laden with unforgettable hooks, blissful melodies, and fat, luscious grooves, the songs on Patterson's sophomore release reveal a reverence for the past, namely the glorious 1970s albums of Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, and Curtis Mayfield. But, crooning in a crystalline tenor, the native New Yorker creates a funky-yet-meditative sound that's all his own. Patterson mixes in gospel stylings ("The Day"), horn-driven funk à la Earth, Wind & Fire ("Any Other Love"), and political commentary ("Treat You Like A Queen," which speaks to the issue of domestic violence), while conveying a sentiment sorely lacking in much of today's monotonous R&B playing field: pure musical uplift. --Sylvia W. Chan

Customer Reviews:

A very strong Stive Wonder Influence.......2007-06-07

This is the only album I have of his but, I think it might be his best. The reason I have not run out to buy his other cd's is because, some of his songs are the same from one album to the next but, he is still a good artist. An example of this is, Get Here on this album and Where you Are on the last, same song! also two songs on his After Hours album, So Hot and Burnin same song!. Ok on a positive note, the song writing is top notch and......

A Man that can really sing and write songs........2007-03-01

I finally bought this CD and I really like it. He is a good singer and the music compliments each song. He is sooo under-rated and I can't believe why. I would love to see him in Concert. He songs are really soothing and funky. I hope he will be around a long time bring us this good music. We need good male singers that can sing and peform without taking off their clothes to get attention. His album should have had more publicity.

Ardelia Parker-Killings

Jazzy..........2007-02-10

Soulful, pop, rock and more rolled up into one. There is nothing more I can say about Rahsaan Patterson's work other than if you don't have his CD's you are missing out on some great music. Ten stars, change the rating system.

M.Cobbs

Ehhhhh, It's okay. .......2006-06-06

I have to confess. As steadfast to my own opinions on music, and as contrarian and elitist I feel that I am when discerning great music from [...], I can still be swayed by old fashioned hype. Rahsaan Patterson's "Love In Stereo" is a perfect example of what can happen when you buy into the hoopla. Now don't take this wrong. This brother is ultra talented and a hell of a fine singer, but ultimately the product's gotta stand up to the praise. That being said, this album's not bad, it's just not that good. Not from a musical standpoint, because the playing is funky and phenomenal throughout. A tight band, well written lyrics, and solid production (Sure Boy & Treat You Like A Queen are nice) usually makes for a banger. In this case inexplicably, it all fails to gel for me. I think my biggest hang-ups are the lack of replay value and the absence of a kick a** ballad, a must for my tastes. I honestly cannot see myself reaching for this album for repeat listens. As much as I love strong "neo-soul" music, as far as albums go, I'd rather listen to any of Jill Scott's, Kindred's or Kem's releases before "Love In Stereo". Hell, give me D'Angelo's "Voodoo" (the genre's gold standard imo) or Bilal's "First Born Second" all day every day.

Much of this release sounds a lot like what one might hear at a good open mic function or a nice soul cafe. Strong enough to grab your interest, just not quite good enough to keep it. I must tell you that this is my first purchase of RP's. I saw him on Tom Joyner's show one night, and he killed it. He reminds me greatly of Stokely from Mint Condition who is one of my top male singers in the game. I got curious, and read the reviews here, and decided I'd grab one of his early works to start. This time I'll pick up one of his later albums. I'm hoping I won't be dissapointed. He's way too talented to let me down again. At least I'm hoping.

A Travesty That This CD and This Artist Is Virtually Ignored!!.......2006-02-09

Rahsaan Patterson is a great talent who has
released 3 great albums of material since 1997..
but this one, to my ear, is the best so far!
It's a shame that only a small few really know
about this guy who can write, arrange, produce,
play multiple instruments and sing his natural
you-know-what off!
He has a lot of Chaka Khan in his phrasing
and he has an unusally high voice for a man
to some people and most of black radio will
only play a select few of his cuts late at night....
what a waste!
The highlights of this CD are "It's Alright",
"Sure Boy", "The Day", and two others whose
titles escape me right now but this whole CD
is nice!...Trust!

I hate that he was dropped from his deal with
MCA/Universal last year and had to release his
latest "After Hours" on a european indie
that has little or no distibution so once again,
like this great album, he gets no love from
mainstream radio, video, etc.

Rahsaan and Jon B. are the most overlooked
talents in urban music today!

Average customer rating: Banga What a load of tat What the hell is with these spotlight reviews? Near a master piece RZA - As Bobby Digital In Stereo

RZA as Bobby Digital in Stereo RZA Manufacturer: V2 Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Digital Bullet Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Return to the 36 Chambers Tical Supreme Clientele ASIN: B00000FDJX Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. B.O.B.B.Y.
3. Unspoken Word
4. Slow Grind African
5. Airwaves
6. Love Jones
7. N.Y.C. Everything
8. Mantis
9. Slow Grind French
10. Holocaust (Silkworm)
11. Terrorist
12. Bobby Did It (Spanish Fly)
13. Handwriting on the Wall
14. Kiss of a Black Widow
15. Slow Grind Italian
16. My Lovin' Is Digi
17. Domestic Violence
18. Project Talk
19. Lab Drunk
20. F*** What You Think
21. Daily Routine

Amazon.com

Unlike their predecessors, who each released about an album a year, Master P and the Wu-Tang Clan dominated the mid to late 1990s with a hailstorm of discs that saturated the rap marketplace. RZA, the Wu's über-producer, added to the storm with Bobby Digital in Stereo, the soundtrack for a straight-to-video film directed, produced, and written by RZA under the alter ego Bobby Digital. Whether he's able to compete with Master P on the cinematic front remains to be seen, but the project surely confirms RZA's mastery of the production studio and of the hip-hop domain in general. Without sounding too threatening or gangsta, RZA--er, Digital--lays down street-lethal beats and rhythms that resonate with a futuristic cyberpunk theme. And while the songs are fairly free of melody, there are plenty of atmospheric keyboard noises, sound effects, and samples to keep things pumping. --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

Banga.......2007-04-26

This is not the typical Wu album. RZA experiments on this and it comes out wonderfully. From start to finish this is one of my favorite Wu Albums next to GZA's liquid Swords. From start to finish this is a great album.

What a load of tat.......2006-07-16

Sorry RZA, I have a lot of respect for you and what you've done, but I've never heard such a confused artificial sounding mess of an album. The rapping is non-existent meaningless and the production is rushed. If you are thinking of buying this album then don't you are wasting your money. In fact if you want it I'll give it to you. Bobby you should take some advise from ghostface, stay true, stay true.

What the hell is with these spotlight reviews?.......2006-04-30

Uh, these spotlight reviews suck. 2 stars?! Why is that a spotlight review? Who chooses these.. anyways. This is one of the BEST CDs ever dropped by Wu-tang (or anyone on the east coast for that matter). RZA's flows on this CD are ABSOLUTELY amazing. As with all RZA music, it is very random, and sure, there are a bunch of tracks that might catch you off guard, and make you say "What the F8@$?" But all around, when you get an ear for the lyrics and the production which is the mastery of RZA, you will acknolwedge this CD as being completely amazing.

Near a master piece.......2006-01-26

The RZA is one of the best rappers in the world. Like his name, his words cut you like a razor. No one can match his flow, its amazing the way he can deliver a rap. As a plus, RZA has some of the best unknown rappers on his cds; His beats are awesome. There are some dull spots on the cd, but its few and far between. The Wu and RZA should get more credit for what they do. I own everything RZA touchs, just because its always worth it. Unlike most rappers in todays industry. Im so sick of turning on Mtv, and seeing fake rappers millions of dollars for generic rap tunes. RZA, The Wu, and Wu family will always be better then anything rap will ever produce.

RZA - As Bobby Digital In Stereo.......2005-12-26

Well here it is 1998 and we get a first SOLO album by the RZA. He is already known for being as one of the best Hip Hop producers so now people are wanting to see what sort of album he could cook up. Well this one some people were like "What kinda stuff is this"? It sounded different. RZA was experimenting with different production methods. This doesnt sound like the original Wu-Tang group stuff your used to hearing so notice that, but let me break it down for you.

Lyrics, wow this is where you get to really see RZA shine though. His lyrics are SO on point its crazy! He drops straight knowledge all the way through the album. A couple funny tracks like " Kiss Of A Black Widow" and "Domestic Violence" but even those songs are on point! Lyrically, RZA would outshine anyone who spit on th e album. Before hearing his solo stuff, if you ever said "RZA is alright", nah check this album out then you will see how good his lyrics can really be. Every single track he drops ILL rhymes. Lyrically, this album is hott as f*ck.

Production, heres the crazy stuff. He experimented with a different production method. Not the normal types of beats he usually cooks up for other Wu member or group sh**. What is amazing, is how great RZA can make a song and album be. He can give a album a CERTAIN vibe ALL THE WAY THROUGH! Its crazy! This album has a certain vibe all the way through, I cant tell you which "sort" of vibe because its too hard to think of one, but there is one trust me. The beats on this album are off the hook though. They are different and unique, so check this album out NOW!

This album is different, but the lyrics are hott, production is hott and thats all you need for a good album right. Classic RZA material right here. Probably his best solo effort out. And all of the appearances by different emcees they all drop knowledge and hott rhymes.

***SUPPORT RZA AND REAL HIPHOP AND BUY THIS***

My Top 5 Songs
1.Love Jones
2.Mantis
3.Holocaust (Silkworm)
4.Kiss of a Black Widow
5.Domestic Violence

Wu-Tang Forever

Average customer rating: Great CD's A much maligned joy! A Pinafore performance that deserves more acceptance A good Pinafore, bird, boards and brine included A fun, lighthearted, well-done musical comedy.

Phase 4 Stereo: Gilbert & Sullivan: HMS Pinafore / D'Oyly Carte Opera Company Arthur Sullivan , Arthur Jackson , Thomas Lawlor , Ralph Mason , Valerie Masterson , Donald Adams , John Reed , Christene Palmer , John Ayldon , Pauline Walkes , James Walker , and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Gilbert & Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance Gilbert & Sullivan; The Mikado Gilbert & Sullivan: Iolanthe Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado HMS Pinafore: or The Lass That Loved a Sailor Vocal Score ASIN: B0000042GK Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

1. HMS Pinafore: Overture
2. HMS Pinafore - Act I: We Sail The Ocean Blue
3. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Hail, Men-O'-Wars' Men
4. HMS Pinafore - Act I: I'm Called Little Buttercup
5. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Aye, Little Buttercup - And Well Called
6. HMS Pinafore - Act I: But, Tell Me - Who's The Youth?
7. HMS Pinafore - Act I: The Nightingale Sighed
8. HMS Pinafore - Act I: A Maiden Fair To See
9. Ah, My Poor Lad, You've Climbed Too High
10. My Gallant Crew, Good Morning
11. HMS Pinafore: I Am The Captain Of The Pinafore
12. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Sir, You Are Sad!
13. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Sorry Her Lot Who Loves Too Well
14. HMS Pinafore - Act I: My Child, I Grieve To See
15. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Over The Bright Blue Sea
16. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Now Give Three Cheers...I Am The Monarch Of The Sea
17. HMS Pinafore - Act I: When I Was A Lad I Served A Term
18. HMS Pinafore - Act I: You've A Remarkably Fine Crew
19. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Ah! Sir Joseph's ATrue Gentleman
20. HMS Pinafore - Act I: A British Tar Is A Soaring Soul
21. HMS Pinafore - Act I: It Is Useless - Sir Joseph's Attentions Nauseate Me
22. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Refrain, Audacious Tar
23. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Can I Survive this Overbearing?
24. HMS Pinafore - Act I: O Joy, O Rapture Unforeseen
25. HMS Pinafore - Act I: This Very Night
26. HMS Pinafore - Act I: Let's Give Three Cheers For The Sailor's Bride

Tracks:

1. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Entracte
2. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Fair Moon, To Thee I Sing
3. HMS Pinafore - Act II: How Sweetly He Carols Forth
4. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Things Are Seldom What They Seem
5. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Incomprehensible As Her Utterances Are
6. HMS Pinafore - Act II: The Hours Creep On Apace
7. HMS Pinafore - Act II: A Simple Sailor, Lowly Born
8. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Madam, It Has Been Misrepresented To Me
9. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Never Mind The Why And Wherefore
10. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Sir Joseph, I Cannot Express To You My Delight
11. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Kind Captain, I've Important Information
12. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Dick Deadeye - I ank Yoiu For Your Warning...Carefully On Tiptoe Stealing
13. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Hold! Pretty Daughter Of Mine
14. HMS Pinafore - Act II: In Uttering A Reprobation
15. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Now Tell Me, My Fine Fellow
16. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Farewell, My Own
17. HMS Pinafore - Act II: A Many Years Ago
18. HMS Pinafore - Act II: Then I Am To Understand
19. HMS Pinafore - Act II: O Joy, O Rapture Unforeseen
20. The Pirates Of Penzance: Hold, Monsters
21. The Pirates Of Penzance: I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General
22. The Pirates Of Penzance: With Cat-Like Tread
23. The Pirates Of Penzance: When the Foeman Bares His Steel
24. Ruddigore: Ruddigore - There Grew a Little Flower (Dame Hannah) (Sir Roderic Murgatroyd)
25. The Mikado: A Wand'ring Minstrel I
26. The Mikado: A More Humane Mikado
27. The Mikado: Three Little Maids From School Are We
28. The Mikado: On A Tree By A Willow, 'Tit Willow'
29. The Mikado: The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring

Customer Reviews:

Great CD's.......2005-09-20

I love the versions of "I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major-General" and "When I Was A Lad". The lyrics were fairly easy to understand and the vocals were fun and spunky, just as Gilbert & Sullivan should be:). I have no complaints (even the price was right); all in all two great CDs.

A much maligned joy!.......2001-01-20

This recording dating from 1971 is now realised on CD with superb sound quality. The cast was probably the last great line up of the late years of the former D'Oyly Carte Company.

John Reed does appear tired and stale, this is due to the closeness of the recording making for a 'radio broadcast' effect. Thomas Lawler as Capt Corcoran (at the time husband of Pauline Wales, Cousin Hebe) is excellent. I remember seeing this cast in performance, minus Valerie Masterson, who was brought in as guest artiste for the recording. They were superb then, with particular mention of the brilliant Christene Palmer (a fantastic Katisha in The Mikado), Arthur Jackson who had a great presence on stage and was a superb Pooh-Bah, his round tones suit admirably the role of Carpenters-Mate.

Ralph Mason, as Ralph Rackstraw (pronounced as Rafe, a Victorian English idiosyncracy) made a superb attempt at all the parts he played in repertory, of particular note being Earl Tolloller in Iolanthe.

This recording is worth the purchase to recall or find for the first time the last glimpses of this much lamented troupe. Except for the weak John Ayldon, Dick Deadeye, who does not have the satanic glitter of the late Donald Adams or Darrell Fancourt, the rest are superb. A pity the newer, yet fresher company does not have the subtlety of tradition or performance quality. Ah well, lack-a-day! we can't have everything...Can we?

A Pinafore performance that deserves more acceptance.......2000-11-25

Ever since D'Oyly Carte made this wonderful recording of Pinafore in 1971, it has been given somewhat unfair critiques, including one that called it "infamous." That criticism came about because of the distorted sound on the original LP issue, but things seem to have improved with this CD reissue, allowing the performance to be heard more clearly. Nevertheless, the artistic distinction of the performance still manages to shine through brightly, and this alone can contribute to the winning appeal of its admirers.

Even despite the fact that John Reed gives a memorable performance of the Ruler of the Queen's Navee, his portrayal seems to have deteriorated a little bit. This is due to the obvious staleness of his voice (well, it was a feature of all the D'Oyly Carte recordings that were made from the 1968 Pirates onwards, so you mustn't blame him!) and his deteriorating diction. Some of the words were not pronounced clearly, as in his character's famous comical autobiographical song, and there is evidence of sloppiness of hte notes in places. The other major drawback is John Ayldon's Deadeye. Like all D'Oyly Carte recordings to which he contributed, this one was ruined by the unpleasant gruffness of his voice. His portrayal seems not to match Donald Adams on every level. However, for the rest of the cast, there is much to please the ear. Thomas Lawlor makes as first-class a Captain as Jeffrey Stitch, Gordon Sandison or Thomas Allen, but even though he has a slightly heavy and dark-timbred voice, he nevertheless manages to remove it from this recording. He is certainly better suited to this role than to Deadeye, the role he played on the New Sadler's Wells recording. Ralph Mason makes a heady-toned Rackstraw, and he certainly is a joy to hear on record, determined to win the hand of Josephine, who is memorably characterised by the best G&S prima donna, Valerie Masterson. She sings with a full-blooded mature soprano voice with which she gives a melancholy air to her opening ballad and blood to her grand operatic scene. She is certainly better than Jean Hindmarsh, if only by a small margin, even though the twitter in the latter's voice does not hurt at all. And lastly, I would like to highlight the underrated Christene Palmer's fruity portrayal of Little Buttercup, which is on par with Gillian Knight and Felicity Palmer. The rest of the cast is splendid, the choral singing as well-disciplined as the orchestra, and James Walker paces the tempi nicely, with some small quibbles that don't matter a lot. The recording has transferred well to CD, and the sound effects kept to a minimum, to help give a sense of atmosphere. The dry recording is also characteristic of all D'Oyly Carte recordings made from their 1968 Pirates onwards. The major complaint is the Spectacular fill-ups which don't seem to fit in with Pinafore, as they are too improperly chosen and the tempi too slow. If the CD ends with The flowers that bloom in the spring, it does not give a definite sense of an ending.

Overall, I would safely say that while this is not necessarily a first-choice, its artistic merits shine through compellingly to make it be one. Let me advise you to ignore the Spectacular items by programming them out. Anyone who wants a standard D'Oyly Carte performance will be well pleased with this.

A good Pinafore, bird, boards and brine included.......1998-09-30

This CD release of an early 70s recording has been given something of a reprieve from the original branding of it as "the most infamous Pinafore". The added sound effects of seagull, creaking timbers and the sea sloshing against the ship's sides seems mostly to have been forgiven. These aural props are only present between songs and when present provide a pleasant theatrical quality to the recording. D'Oyly Carte is in good form here and the close microphone Phase 4 recording makes audibility excellent - something Gilbert would have appreciated if the Savoy had offered anything as good.

A fun, lighthearted, well-done musical comedy........1998-09-24

This recording of Pinafore is well done. The listener can really get a sense of the enjoyment the singers experience in this show. It brought back pleasant memories of my own cast experience.

Average customer rating: (SACD) too much hiss... my favorite miles

In a Silent Way (Dlx) (Stereo/Multi) Miles Davis Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mysterious Traveller (Multichannel/Stereo) 'Round About Midnight Kind of Blue Sketches of Spain Heavy Weather ASIN: B00006GO7T Release Date: 2002-08-20

Customer Reviews:

(SACD) too much hiss..........2006-04-30

This has always been a favorite Miles album. The SACD brings great separation and detail - but is marred by the presence of significant passages containing too much hiss. I am getting gunshy about these Late 50's - Mid 60's SACD reissues. Am beginning to think, overall, that the RVG, Connoisseur, Legacy, Verve, etc reissues deliver sonics that leave very little room for improvement - so that the SACD 'upgrades' are not really necessary.

my favorite miles.......2004-08-19

There is a stereo & a multichannel mix (5.1 surround) on this one SACD disc. It really is a wonderful record, 2 long tracks by Miles & the other masters. A pleasant record to have on in the background, or full on turned up loud. nice & chill.

Average customer rating: Take it easy.... Not the most intelligent lyrics, but great songwriting! Quick quiz to see if you'll like this... Go Baby Go ! Wonderful Wonderful Pop

The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone The Apples in Stereo Manufacturer: Spin Art ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Velocity of Sound Her Wallpaper Reverie Fun Trick Noisemaker Let's Go! New Magnetic Wonder ASIN: B00004SGN6 Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

1. Go
2. The Rainbow
3. Stream Running Over
4. 20 Cases Suggestive Of...
5. Look Away
6. What Happened Then
7. I Can't Believe
8. Submarine Dream
9. Allright/Not Quite
10. The Bird That You Can't See
11. Stay Gold
12. The Afternoon

Amazon.com

Apples in Stereo's leader, Robert Schneider, never seems to run out of ways to describe the world as a psychedelic place. As the producer for Olivia Tremor Control and Neutral Milk Hotel (all members of the elusive neotrippy Elephant 6 collective) and the singer-songwriter for Apples in Stereo, Schneider inhabits a world where the lysergic insights of Syd Barrett, Brian Wilson, and Roky Erickson never die. A childlike enthusiasm infuses tunes such as "The Rainbow" and "Look Away," in which a healthy dollop of Beatlesesque hooks, bright guitars, circus horns, and pop harmonies circa 1966-67 are a sharp contrast from the modern world of endless trip-hop drum loops and synthetic soul. Occasionally another decade slips through. "What Happened Then" has shades of T. Rex glam rock underneath its dreamy surface. But mostly it's as if someone locked this quintet in a room back in the late '60s and forever deprived them of all cultural stimuli. A worthwhile trip in the time tunnel. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Take it easy...........2006-11-11

The Apples in Stereo -- the most accessable of the Elephant 6 bands -- have always been into retro pop. Colourful, psychedelic, sunny music, which leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling.

In "The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone," Rob Schneider and his Apples are in their absolute best form, harkening back when music was floating on marijuana and dreams of a sunsoaked future. From parade-pop to fast-running guitars, there literally isn't a song on here that isn't a feast for the ears.

It opens with a fuzzy riff, and a blast of horns in a cheery little tune. "When you're going to the place /where you work you have no face/then you wanna go (go baby)," Schneider sings happily. After some brief interludes into musical chaos, he continus to sing about the places where you wanna "go, baby," sounding happy to oblige.

From there, the Apples venture off into a catchy little guitarpop tune. "Oh when my battery/it just runs out on me/I like to take a walk about/and so it came to pass/I saw you on the grass..." It expands into colourful imagery ("just like a rainbow!"), Beatlesesque harmonies, and some really wonky guitar distortion.

Having snared listeners, the Apples continue with their psychpop. They expand their sound into languid summer tunes, rapid-moving indie-rock, swirling balladry, shimmering psychpop, and electro-edged guitar melodies that race right into the finale, "Afternoon," a folky little melody that finishes things up on a meditative note.

If you didn't know who the Apples in Stereo were, you might think that they were a pop band from the 1960s. Okay, retro-sixties pop is not unique musically, but the Apples have something special -- the wonder-filled, swirling sound inherited from the Zombies, and pop sensibilities inherited from the Beatles.

The music is a dense mass of instrumentation -- nimble riffs, piano and light percussion are soaked in warm mellotron, wavering synthesizer, organ and strings. The melodies are dancey and lighthearted, but just in case not everyone is bouncing in their seat, the Apples insert some soaring trombone, bongos and handclaps. It's like being in an acid-soaked parade.

Schneider and Hilarie Sidney sound a lot like the Beatles in their more whimsical moments here, especially with those pitch-perfect harmonies . Okay, the lyrics are on the lightweight side ("There's a stream running over/on distant shores/everybody's swimming/in the water..."), but the lighthearted, carefree sound matches the music perfectly.

The Apples in Stereo produced the ultimate retro-sixties album in "The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone," with its enchanting music and sunny outlook. Definitely worth getting.

Not the most intelligent lyrics, but great songwriting!.......2006-02-05

Let's take a trip back to the days when The Beatles just started using marijuana, making their music a little more psychadelic. Sort of a mix between Beach Boys, The Beatles and everything inbetween, 'The Discovery of a World' is a psychadelic masterpiece (or something close to one) that you won't put down for a while. From the little jam in 'Go' to the 'yeah yeah's of 'The Rainbow', The Apples In Stereo do a fine job of recreating the 60's/70's feel of music. Yes, it was created in 2000.

They all play such a variety of instruments! I hear a bongo, a flute, and a brass section in 'Go' alone! One of my favorites is 'The Rainbow' with a great catchy chorus that is reminiscent of sugar-pop, as I like to call it. 'Stream Running Over' is good too, with hand claps and acoustic guitar that will help you 'clear your mind' during a bad day at work! '20 Cases Suggestive Of...' is a bit heavier, a bit more distorted, and a bit less innocent than the previous 3 songs. It didn't lose a bit of greatness, though. If you're looking for music reminiscent of Beatles, look no further than 'Look Away'! It's catchy, with pianos and guitars and Ringo-esque drums and it's oh so sweet! Another goodie is 'I Can't Believe', another rocker piece on this great record. And guess what 'Submarine Dream' sounds like? Yep, you guessed it: The Beach Boys. (Sarcasm.)

Overall, it's a great, full album that you won't be putting down. Apples In Stereo aren't the most popular band, but the least popular bands are usually the best. If you like it, check out bands like the Beach Boys and the Beatles. If you haven't heard of those bands, well, that's your mistake for drowning in the crap you people call 'the music of today'.

*2 THUMBS UP FOR 'DISCOVERY OF A WORLD INSIDE THE MOONE'*

Quick quiz to see if you'll like this..........2004-03-28

1) Is asking for "meaning" or "depth" in pop music missing the whole point of it?

2) Do retro 60's and 70's hooks get better the more over-the-top they are?

3) Would it be fun to make your roommate/spouse/parents say "you jerk, I can't get that awful song out of my head?"

If you've answered "yes" to these questions, this just might be the disc for you. Heck, get Of Montreal, Beulah and other Elephant 6 artists while you're at it.

You'll especially like "Go." Imagine Weird Al, whiney voice and all, parodying "Tears of a Clown" by crossing it with the playground song about diarrhea. Watch people around you either writhe in pain or bust out their best ironic disco hipster moves. "Go baby! Go baby!"

As for me, I downloaded "Please" and it seemed like my kind of indie power pop -- a bit simple, sure, but catchy, direct, energizing. I figured maybe I'd luck out and other Apples songs would add some heart to it, as well as wit, like the Deathray Davies... but both wit and heart are sorely lacking on this album, I'm afraid.

Go Baby Go !.......2002-06-23

Grooooovy! E6 release.This could be my fave Apples in Stereo
recording yet!
The Surfs up all over this CD!
Reminds me of the era I think I missed from the 60's in the
California sunshine.
This one stays close to my player.

Wonderful Wonderful Pop.......2002-03-05

Apples in Stereo produce some of the best indie pop. This album is their best effort yet, producing such infinitely hummable tunes as Go, Rainbow, I Can't Believe, The Bird That You Can't See, and Submarine. Whenever I want to convince people that all indie rock doesn't stink, I play this for them. Even if they don't like indie, they usually admit that this is well produced, harmonious, and catchy.

Average customer rating: A knock-down killer version. One of the Great Albums

Holst Suites 1 & 2 / Handel Music for the Royal Fireworks / Stars and Stripes (Stereo Hybrid SACD) Holst , Handel , Frederick Fennell , Cleveland Symphonic Winds , Sousa , and Vaughan Williams Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Grainger | Grainger, Percy Aldridge | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sousa | Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Johann Strauss Sr. | Strauss Sr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition, A Night on Bald Mountain, and Other Russian Showpieces [Hybrid SACD] Respighi: Pines of Rome; Fountains of Rome; Debussy: La mer [Hybrid SACD] Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Stravinsky: Song of the Nightingale [Hybrid SACD] Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3 "Organ" / Encores a la Francaise / Ormandy, Murray, Philadelphia Orchestra (Stereo Hybrid SACD) Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Tallis & Greensleeves / Barber Adagio / Pachelbel Canon / Tchaikovsky Serenade (Stereo Hybrid SACD) ASIN: B0002IQHDO Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. Chaconne
2. Intermezzo
3. March
4. March
5. Song Without Words
6. Song Of The Blacksmith
7. Fantasia On The 'Dargason'
8. Ouverture
9. Bourree
10. La Paix
11. La Rejouissance
12. Minuet/Trio
13. Olympic Theme From Three Fanfares
14. Barnum And Bailey's Favorite
15. Radetzky March
16. The Stars And Stripes Forever
17. March: Seventeen Come Sunday
18. Intermezzo: My Bonny Boy
19. March: Folk Songs From Somerset
20. Lisbon Bay
21. Horkstow Granger
22. Rufford Park Poachers
23. The Brisk Young Sailor
24. Lord Melbourne
25. Lord Melbourne
26. Grainger: Shepherd's Hey

Customer Reviews:

A knock-down killer version........2005-12-27

I have always been a great fan of Fennel. And, of course, sharing the same birthplace had nothing to do with it.

I have also loved both the Fireworks and Water music as well as the Holst. Having played them all in an Army band, I can really get inside the music. The Holst was even scored by the composer for military band.

All that said, Fennel is it! This is by far the best conducted and best played version I have ever heard. It is always thrilling, is never dry, like so many others. I have treasured my LPs for years, and am very pleased to hear a CD version that is almost as good. And for all the bombast, none of the inner datail is lost. Fennel and the Eastman are legimate national treasures.

Warning: If you ever hear this played on a good system with a subwoofer, you might just want to buy a subwoofer, too.

One of the Great Albums.......2004-12-14

This album, which combines two CD albums, was originally recorded via the Soundstream digital method in 1978. The Holst and Handel pieces were originally released on LP as Telarc Stereo no. 5038 (on the jacket) or Stereo 10038 (on the record label).

When ititially released, this record caused a sensation as no one had ever heard sound like this on LP previously. This was partly due to the then-new digital recording (at 50 kHz), the German pressing which was far superior to what was available in the US at that time or any time previous, but mostly due to the magnificent performances offered here. I bought two copies of the LP - one as a "protection" copy; at $17.98 each this was no mean purchase.

The initial CD release in 1983 was terribly disappointing. Upon hearing it, in a controlled venue, I knew there was something wrong but I could not identify what it was. We now know that the conversion from 50 kHz to 44.1 kHz is problematic at best and dreadful at worst.

In my opinion, the whole CD "thing" was a disaster for good recorded sound. (The sampling rate is far too low; okay for "rock and roll" music, which is artificial to begin with, it makes most classical music sound terrible.) I have been called a "luddite" for staying with LPs, but I now know my decision was justified as I knew that putting in a CD player would be a retrogression in sound.

My son introduced me to SACD recently, with its far higher sampling rate and better means of recording and I bought three Sony SCD-CE595 players, one of which has been put in my "main" system (Hafler DH-101 Pre-amplifier, Hafler DH-200 Amplifier, Klipschorn speakers), the first "digital" component to be put there.

Having thus heard this new SACD album through that system, I can honestly say that I personally have never heard it sound so well. I believe that everyone will like this music, even if not a "classical" fan, and the sound itself will astound. This release (along with the RCA Living Stereo and the Mercury Living Presence SACDs) has rekindled the joy of hi-fi for me again!

I give it my whole-hearted recommendation.

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