On Tour

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King of the new-school breakbeats, Adam Freeland returns with On Tour, a misleading title for an album assembled in Freeland's U.K. studio, with audience applause tacked on. Not surprisingly, given Freeland's ear for a good track, this studio trickery doesn't hinder the disc's moving or grooving.

Though On Tour begins with bubbling burners by Fluke, KC Flight vs. Funky Junction, and Cause for Concern, it doesn't really get interesting until Pressure Drop's hit "Warrior Sound." From there the music gets looser and the sounds freakier, as with the black-hearted bump of Exile's "Neuroscan," Quinn Whalley's dubbed-out "Hold Tight," and Ils's "6 Space," which drops a rolling beat that cries out for a breakdancer.

Freeland slowly spins the mix deeper, as if descending a long tunnel. Bushwacka!'s "Monster" provides some light with its feel-good rhythm, and Uberzone's "Rhythm Device" is equally bouncy with wild cowboys-and-Indians cries and sci-fi missile zingers. The freakiness continues with the Nuremberg rally vibe of Sound Worker's "Fraunenliebe," which is eerily beatless, segueing into Forme's frigid "Percussive Thinking" and Bushwacka!'s rumbling "The Egyptian." Throughout, Freeland conjures spooky sounds atop his clinking beats, as if creating the final dance mix for a nuclear winter. --Ken Micallef

Tracks:

Things Get Better
Por Elijah-Tribute To Johnson Medley: Poor Elijah/Tribute
Only You Know And I Know
I Don't Want To Discuss It
That's What My Man Is For
Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Coming Home
Little Richard Medley:Tutti-Frutti/The Girl Can't Help It/Long Tall Sall/Jenny Jenny

Customer Reviews:

A Must-have additon to anyone's music library.......2007-07-11

This recording is positively alive with supercharged energy. It is not only brimming with fine performances from many of the hottest musicians of the time; it serves as proof-positive that white kids can, indeed, superbly play blues and soul music. It captures the raw energy of the ensemble performances of the (then) husband-wife team of Delaney and Bonnie Bramblett, and the exceptional backing musicians who would eventually turn up on the albums of countless other stars for another 20 or more years.

Put it in, turn it on, crank it up, and shake your booty to every tune on the CD (you can't resist going dance crazy, anyway). Don't let this one get by you. Get it while it's still in print.

Finding gold where you'd least expect it.......2007-05-20

I originally bought this album when it first came out. I knew nothing about the record. I'd been a Cream and Blind Faith fan and seeing Eric Clapton's name on the cover caught my eye. I also loved the back and front of the album cover. I got it home and put the needle on the thing and went WOW! It had everything that Rock N'Roll is about. No one knew at that time that we were listing to the birth of Derek and The Dominoes. Bonnie Bramlett's voice is blistering and sweet at the same time. For the next 30 years I could still hear her in my brain saying "Hey would you give us some red lights, 'cause this is a red light song". The album's still in the stack on the top shelf of my closet. I saw it on Amazon and it was time again for "Goin' Home" and "That's What My Man Is For". Order it for yourself. It's rock n' roll 101 taught by finest professor's in rock academia.

College Favorite.......2007-05-19

One of the best live albums, a perfect mix of artists and Music

Ditto..one of the best, maybe the best, live rock album ever.......2007-05-18

What, you say, by some group named Delaney and Bonnie (Bramlett)? Whose biggest fault may have been to risk their own roles by making buddies out of the biggest names in rock and roll such as Eric Clapton, Dave Mason, and so on. The participants here went on to form the core of Derek and the Dominoes (Clapton, Carl Radle from the band Colours, solo artist Bobby Whitlock, drummer Jim Gordon).
Imagine a musical locomotive driven along by the constant chug of some solid soul and rock'n roll. Everything you would want, including the super-session-men horn section of Bobby Keys and Jim Price.
Wait, we forgot about the Bramletts. They never got the recognition they deserved, on their own. Bonnie's vocals were as soulful as anything you could ask for. And Delaney, while perhaps not quite so standout as his beautiful companion, could emote pretty well himself.
You will play this, and play it again, and play it again.

Delaney, Bonnie & Friends, The Rest Of The Story.......2007-04-08

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Delaney & Bonnie and Friends was a group started by Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, which featured the elite session artists of the day, such as Carl Radle, Jim Price, Bobby Keys, Rita Coolidge, Bobby Whitlock, Jim Gordon, Leon Russell, Dave Mason and revolving guest lead guitarists which would include Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Duane Allman and even some appearances with Jimi Hendrix.

Prior to their marriage and collaboration, Delaney had been a well-regarded LA session musician, and Bonnie had the distinction of being the only white Ikette, performing with the Ike and Tina Turner Revue. In later years, she turned to acting, appearing most notably on the TV shows "Fame" and "Roseanne", under her new name of Bonnie Sheridan.

In 1970, after Delaney and Bonnie & Friends, Eric Clapton formed Derek and the Dominos, with Delaney and Bonnie members, Carl Radle, Bobby Whitlock, and Jim Gordon as his rhythm section.
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I just wanted everyone to know the whole story and the different cast members one might have seen while they were touring. Also notable; is that many of the Derek & The Dominos survivors, ended up becoming Leon Russell's "Shelter People". During this same era, Leon Russell and Bonnie wrote "Super Star" (Originally titled 'Groupie') and went to #1 by Karen Carpenter. Also written during this era, Leon Russell and Eric Clapton's song "Blues Power".

I have had this recording in 8 track, LP, cassette and now compact disc. One reviewer was harsh about the CD quality. IMHO every form I've ever heard, this concert made me WELL PLEASED.

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MANSON
good Manson CD, but was lacking...
Marilyn Manson: THE LAST TOUR ON EARTH (1999)
A worthy complement to Manson's studio work
(2.5 stars) Only diehard fans need apply

The Last Tour on Earth
Marilyn Manson
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ASIN: B00003000J
Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

Inauguration Of The Mechanical Christ
The Reflecting God
Great Big White World
Get Your Gunn
Sweet Dreams/Hell Outro
Rock Is Dead
The Dope Show
Lunchbox
I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me)
Antichrist Superstar
The Beautiful People
Irresponsible Hate Anthem
The Last Day On Earth
Astonishing Panorama Of The Endtimes

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Is a Marilyn Manson studio album like thunder without lightning? The name Manson is synonymous with stage theatrics, and studio albums aren't designed to capture such flashing, ephemeral excitement. That being the case, a live Marilyn Manson album is one step up from a studio disc and one notch down from a concert. This powerful 14-song, 70-minute set actually ends with one studio track, "Astonishing Panorama of the Endtimes" (also on the Celebrity Deathmatch album). Featuring such Manson concert favorites as "The Beautiful People," "The Dope Show," and the band's breakthrough cover of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams," The Last Tour on Earth is incendiary, expletive-strewn, and darkly irresistible. Manson is a commanding performer, though not one for the young or upright, as he spews on about LSD and sex with cops, performs "Antichrist Superstar," and has the audience chanting "We hate love, we love hate!" prior to a particularly raucous rendition of "Irresponsible Hate Anthem." That said, The Last Tour on Earth is an exhilarating outing from one of the '90s' boldest personalities. --Katherine Turman

Album Description

Limited edition pressing (20,000 copies only) of the group's hit alternative shock rock group's 1999 live album with a four track bonus CD featuring 'Coma White' (LP Version), 'Get My Rocks Off', 'Coma White' (Acoustic Version) and 'A Rose And A Baby Ruth'. A combined total of 18 tracks. Double slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Album Details

Includes Limited Edition Bonus CD featuring Four Tracks: Coma White (Album and Acoustic Versions), Get off My Rocks and Rose in a Baby Rose. Plus Bonus Track: Astonishing Panorama of the End of Times.

Customer Reviews:

MANSON.......2007-03-26

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT LIVE CD WITH EXCELLENT SOUND!YOU CAN UNDERSTAND ALL HIS MUSIC,ALL HIS WORDS,AND ALL HIS SPEECHES PERFECTLY.THE WHOLE CD IS CLEAR-IT CAN'T GET ANY CLEARER.IF YOU'RE INTO LIVE MUSIC-DEFINITELY BUY THIS CD!

good Manson CD, but was lacking..........2007-02-27

I am a huge fan of Manson back before he sold out and just about died off......This was a alright CD for a live album, but he used the same stories apparently on every time of doing a live show. If you like Manson, or just want to hear more of his music in general for any reason, go with "Portrait of an American Family" or "Antichrist Superstar", and even Mechanical Animals wasn't too bad

Marilyn Manson: THE LAST TOUR ON EARTH (1999).......2006-09-16

In 1999, Marilyn Manson went on his next tour which was appropriately entitled, THE LAST TOUR ON EARTH TOUR, named after the track "The Last Day On Earth", from his 1998 album MECHANICAL ANIMALS, in which his 1999 world tour promoted.. But Marilyn Manson didn't stop there, for in the same year, Marilyn Manson released his sixth album entitled, THE LAST TOUR ON EARTH, a live album featuring fourteen tracks, where the first thirteen are live performances from the tour. Each song is taken from many of Marilyn's performances from different concerts on the tour. The final track is a new track that was later featured on the CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH soundtrack, as one of the shows theme songs.

INAUGURATION OF THE MECHANICAL CHRIST
A great introduction.

THE REFLECTING GOD
Original version from the album ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR (1996). A great live performance. This song rocks.

GREAT BIG WHITE WORLD
Original version from the album MECHANICAL ANIMALS (1998). This is a great song, but it was never one of my all-time favorites.

GET YOUR GUNN
Original version from the album PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN FAMILY (1994). Performing a song from the album that started it all. Great song.

SWEET DREAMS (ARE MADE OF THIS)/HELL OUTRO
Original version of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This" from the album SMELLS LIKE CHILDREN (1995). This is a great performance, whereas the "Hell Outro" fits into the ending of the song perfectly.

ROCK IS DEAD
Original version from the album MECHANICAL ANIMALS (1998). Also from the original motion picture & motion picture soundtrack THE MATRIX (1998). This is such a classic Manson song. I could listen to this song or this live performance over and over again.

THE DOPE SHOW
Original version from the album MECHANICAL ANIMALS (1998). Great live performance.

LUNCHBOX
Original version from the album PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN FAMILY (1994). A great song, to which, I have to say: "Next Motherf***er's Gonna Get My Metal"!!!!

I DON'T LIKE THE DRUGS (BUT THE DRUGS LIKE ME)
Original version from the album MECHANICAL ANIMALS (1998). Great song. I had heard that for the studio version of this song, Marilyn Manson had to be "High" in order to get the right vocal and feel for this song. This is only what I've heard, so I can't verify if it's true or not.

ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR
Original version from the album ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR (1996). Great song.

THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
Original version from the album ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR (1996). Although this is one of my favorite songs, I wasn't really too impressed with this live performance.

IRRESPONSIBLE HATE ANTHEM
Original version from the album ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR (1996). Great performance.

THE LAST DAY ON EARTH
Original version from the album MECHANICAL ANIMALS (1998). Great performance.

ASTONISHING PANORAMA OF THE ENDTIMES
New Studio Track. Also from the original television series & soundtrack CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH (2000). The first & only single from the album released in 2000. This is the track that was also featured on the soundtrack and television series CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH were claymations of celebrities fight each other. Marilyn Manson was featured twice on Celebrity Deathmatch. First he was in Death Bowl '98 where he fought Charles Manson (coincidentally, Charles Manson's last name is how Marilyn Manson received his last name). The match ended with Marilyn Manson as the winner, where he killed Charles Manson by performing the Tehishan Skull Grip. He appeared later in the episode, by killing off the fighters of the last match. The last match was Spice Girls vs. Hanson. He killed off Spice Girls and Hanson by appearing on the ceiling of the arena, where he used a chainsaw to cut off the ringlights, where the ringlights fell and crushed Hanson and Spice Girls. Marilyn then appeared in another episode in 2000, where he fought country artist Garth Brooks. Manson won again, by taking Garth Brooks' guitar and using it to cut off Garth's skull cap. At that time, Hanson appeared in the same spot as Manson did before and tried to crush Manson with the ringlights, but little Zack Hanson couldn't contril the chainsaw, for it went out of control and killed all three of members of that stupid band. The video for this track featured Manson and his band in Celebrity Deathmatch Claymation form. A great song to close out his live CD.

A worthy complement to Manson's studio work.......2006-06-30

If you are a Manson fan and have not experienced the band live this is a very smart buy. It provides a 1st-hand account of the main artist's larger-than-life and no-holds-barred behavior that wonderfully complements the misanthropy and anarchistic visions of his studio work. Ad libs of the traditional song lyrics, thunderous cheers and chanting from the live crowd, and darkly humorous intros like the "I had a dream last night" skit pull this whole thing together. It's the next best thing to being there, and it's cheaper.

(2.5 stars) Only diehard fans need apply.......2006-04-17

When I saw Marilyn Manson in concert, I was not very impressed. Nevertheless, I picked this album up, expecting great things (it is Manson, after all!) But, unfortunately, these songs don't do much to persuade me about his live show, either.

"The Last Tour On Earth" was recorded in Cleveland (perhaps) and Grand Rapids, Michigan, when Manson was on tour in support of his then latest release, 1998's "Mechanical Animals." But Manson probably would have been better to wait a few years, until after "Holy Wood" was released, because then he could have played some tunes (i.e. "The Fight Song") which were sure to get the mosh-pit swirling. But, as it is, most of this disc isn't all that exhilarating or even entertaining. The songs range from un-hooky ("The Reflecting God") to flat ("Great Big White World") to forgettable ("Lunchbox") to unspectacular ("Sweet Dreams/Hell Outro") to, well, boring ("Get Your Gunn"). Even track twelve, "Irresponsible Hate Anthem," fails to stir up much excitement.

"The Last Tour On Earth" isn't a complete throw-away, however, as there are some bright spots. "Rock Is Dead" has explosive choruses, making it probably the most irresistibly catchy song on here, and "Antichrist Superstar," and "The Beautiful People" are both finely executed, though the latter sounds somewhat rushed.

Next, there are a few OK tracks. The very creepy and ominous introductory song, "Inauguration Of The Mechanical Christ," "The Dope Show" (which is worth mentioning just for the mid-song interlude where Manson sends "a greeting" to the police), and "The Last Day On Earth" are all decent, but far from great.

The last live song worth mentioning on here is "I Don't Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me)." This song is somewhat hooky, but it's utterly ruined by a ridiculously moronic and overly drawn-out intro where Manson tells the crowd (who cheer after every sentence) about a dream he had where drugs became God. He also informs us that, in his dream, the police pulled him over but didn't arrest him; instead they did something obscene to Manson (something which I'm sure Amazon won't let me post, here.)

The very last song, track fourteen, "Astonishing Panorama Of The Endtimes," is a pretty good song/b-side. Some hardcore fans may want to buy this album just to get this song.

With all that said, be careful what you buy. This C.D. is far from being great, but it isn't terrible, either. Thus, it's only recommended to hardcore fans. And for everybody else, "The Last Tour On Earth" serves a purpose; it reminds us that Marilyn Manson sounds awesome...in the studio.

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AMAZING! She is so much better live!
AMAZING! She is so much better live!
Inspiring, Beautiful and The Sweetest Voice!
astounding performance
Great, of course

Harem World Tour: Live from Las Vegas
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ASIN: B0002VYPCG
Release Date: 2004-09-28

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Who Wants to Live Forever
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The War Is Over
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While the sales of Sarah Brightman's ambitious, Middle Eastern-themed 2003 album Harem may have fallen short of its predecessor, the veteran UK chanteuse's popularity as a live performer has only mushroomed. This live recording of her ambitious, sold-out Harem World Tour engagement at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Arena is testament to that appeal, begging the question: Will Brightman become the Grateful Dead of classical crossover? Indeed, abetted by the rich sonic textures of longtime producer/collaborator Frank Peterson, the worldbeat conceits of her recent studio recordings are folded into a larger, even more expansive live vision here. Brightman's overt dramatic instincts and oft-chaemeleonic vocal abilities drive a slate of material that stretches from the Arabian Nights/Madame Butterflypastiche of Harem's seductive "It's A Beautiful Day" through surprisingly effective classical/rock reinventions of Kansas' "Dust in the Wind" and The Moody Blues' chestnut "Nights in White Satin" to expected classical bowings "Nessun Dorma" and the obligatory nod to "Phantom of the Opera" Amazon.com

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Customer Reviews:

AMAZING! She is so much better live!.......2006-12-02

This CD rocks! This is Sarah Brightman on her Harem World Tour, and this performance was recorded at her stop in Las Vegas. The first two tracks, "Kama Surta" and "Harem Overture" debut from her newest album, entitled HAREM. The two tracks are connected, but in the actual Harem Tour, the full piece "Harem" is sung. If you go to www.youtube.com and type in "Harem Tour" in the Search Bar, you can see live videos. I would prefer that the album has placed "Harem" instead of these other two tracks. The third track, "It's A Beautiful Day", is from Madame Butterfly, written by Puccini. This version is Brightman's twist, which some more pop and some English. It's pretty cool. The fourth track on the album, "Dust in the Wind" is from EDEN, an amazing album. Track 5 is, "Who Wants to Live Forever", and it seems as though Brightman never creates a tour without putting this piece in it. It's a beautiful tribute to Queen's rendition. Track Six is "Anytime, Anywhere", also from EDEN. I'm not really into the Foreign Language - English songs, but this works very well, especially because she ends the song with the classical foreign language. The seventh track is Brightman's rendition of Dvorak's "Song to the Moon", or "La Luna". The track is beautiful! The eighth track is Puccini's "Nessun Dorma", and Sarah masters this beautifully! There is no other soprano I know that can sing this piece one octave up and can hold the ending note for ever!!! Track 9 is "The War is Over", which is followed by "Free", both from HAREM. Track 11 is "A Whiter Shade of Pale", from LA LUNA. It's beautiful to listen to. Sarah's version is very gentle, but has a lot of energy in the chorus. The twelfth track on this album is "Twisted Every Way", followed by an instrumental version of "The Phantom of the Opera" Theme. The next track is "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again", which is extended at the end, in which you hear some men cry out "WE LOVE YOU SARAH!", and she responds cutely with an, "I love you, too." The audience laughs! Track 14 is "Time to Say Goodbye", the duet that made Andrea Bocelli famous, and skyrocketed as the number one single sold in German history! The last live track on the album is "A Question of Honour", from "Fly", which is awesome! The last track on the album is a bonus track, which I don't really prefer. However, the whole album is simply amazing. I much prefer Sarah when she is live. She has a more magical quality! If you love Sarah Brightman, then you will love this album.

ALSO RECOMMENDED : Since there is so much Sarah Brightman to choose from, I also recommend EDEN, TIME TO SAY GOODBYE, LA LUNA, CLASSICS, and DIVA.

AMAZING! She is so much better live!.......2006-12-02

Inspiring, Beautiful and The Sweetest Voice!.......2005-08-21

What an album, absolutly beautiful!
We, the fans of this great artist finelly have in our hands a live album, and it's amazing:
-The voice is totaly live, she sang about 24 complete songs in the show, but the album only contains 15.
-Snow In The Sahara is a lovely song.

If you have the chase of get this alubum, don't doubt and get it; It wond disapoint you!

astounding performance.......2005-06-07

an impeccable concert experience that successfully elevates the album to majestic heights. I had long been a fan of Dead Can Dance and the unparalleled work of Lisa Gerrard. When Sarah Brightman ventured into these Middle Eastern sounds on the Harem disc, I thought it was too derivative of the Dead Can Dance sounds (there is even a sample used on one of SB's songs that had previously been used within DCD).

However, experiencing this epic and intensely mystical concert compelled me to realize the individual and unique glory of Sarah Brightman. Also, this concert is so phenomenally entertaining at many levels that I couldn't help but fall absolutely in love with the special magic of Sarah Brightman. Obviously, the expansive Middle Eastern milieu can accommodate more than one angelic vocalist!

I now consider Lisa Gerrard and Sarah Brightman to be geniuses who both warrant goddess status in the pantheon of lyrical greats. To see either one of them perform live is surely one of the most powerful and memorable sensory experiences one could ever have!

Great, of course.......2005-03-18

Sarah's voice and style are terrific, as usual. However, I have to say that her version of Anggun's "Snow on the Sahara" is fairly bland, especially compared to the original Anggun version. Sarah has the chops but lacks soul on this great song. Everything els here is very nice.

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Classical
extremely overrated
Some nice moments, but...
excellent twentieth century repertoire
Great Job, Mr. Marsalis

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Classical .......2007-07-26

This is a good cd. The blend of the horn and the piano is heavily weighted on the horn. I would have preferred a more equal blend

extremely overrated.......2004-08-01

For reasons that I do not understand, Wynton is considered a player of the highest caliber. While his technique would have to seem impressive to most of his fans, in comparison to players such as Phil Smith, Charlie Schleuter, Matthias Hofs, and many other top symphony players, Wynton is completely out of his league. Wynton's interpretations of some of these pieces are laughable in their complete lacking of any sense of direction. Compare his recordings of the Enesco and Hindemith with ones put out by Phil Smith and Charlie Schleuter,amd it is like listening to a student play a piece for his teacher, and then the teacher playing it the way it ought to go. The only valid reason to buy this recording is the great programming. It's just a shame that it is not another trumpet player playing the same pieces.

Some nice moments, but..........2004-06-30

Wynton's playing on this album is, unquestionably, very accomplished and there are some really shining moments -- especially in the Halsey Stevens' Sonata and the Honegger.

As a classically trained trumpet player I must disagree with the other reviewers and point out a number of weaknesses in the playing in this disc. The Poulenc and the Bernstein, the easiest pieces are also the sloppiest. Througout the entire album, save the Chorale at the end of the Hindemith, Wynton uses, in my opinion, excessive and unmusical vibrato -- I feel it especially breaks the mood of the end of the Enesco.

The playing throughout doesn't do much musically interesting and there are better recordings of all the works here. I feel the Hindemith was just rushed through, first and last movements especially. See Charlie Schlueter's "Trumpet Works" on Kleos Classics for a much more musical Hindemith and Philip Smith's self-titled album on Cala Records for better renditions of the Enesco and Tomasi.

Overall, I really liked the program choice and some of the really good moments, but I think you won't find much here that isn't done better elsewhere.

excellent twentieth century repertoire.......2001-01-09

Another recording of Wynton's in which he displays desirable command over his trumpet. Although I wouldn't consider it perfection, he is truly a master of his instrument, and attaining perfection is no mean feat. He starts off with the Ravel, Piece en forme de Habanera, which is an exquisite work, originally written for solo piano, but Mr. Marsalis captures the expression and lyricism of Ravel's composition beatifully.

There is some very difficult music on this album, and Wynton makes it sound natural. The Honegger Intrada is definitely within this category. Mr. Marsalis made it sound so easy that I didn't realize the endurance it takes to play the opening lines until I looked at the music myself. Henri Tomasi is better known to trumpet players for his spectacular trumpet concerto, and he is represented in this list of works with his short and fun Tryptique. The Halsey-Stevens Sonata has become one of my favorite pieces of music with its wonderful thematic material, strong melodies and interesting rhythms. Marsalis is so good that he gets right out of the way and lets the strength of the composition shine, a task well done. Wynton displays strong performances of the Bozza and the Enesco as well, using the Bernstein and the Poulenc as short, fun pieces to provide comic relief from the heavier works found on this disc.

He ends it off with the famous Hindemith Sonata for Trumpet and Piano, a spectacular composition, which Mr. Marsalis plays with command. Wynton displays the intensity involved in this piece more than adequately. Although I somewhat disagree with some of his interpretation of the first movement, the second and third movements are wonderful. The album ends with the segment, Alle Menschen mussen sterben, or, "all men must die". An incredibly slow, incredibly difficult section to play, especially at the end of the entire piece. He pulls it off with control, not so much as even a waver in tone, and his is brilliant. Well done Mr. Marsalis! Aside from picky stylistic disagreements, an excellent collection, definitely recommended.

Great Job, Mr. Marsalis.......2000-05-30

Overall, this CD was excellent. Marsalis displays the art of contemporary music on a good note, playing such works as the Hindemith Sonata for trumpet. Also, from this cd, i learned of the Halsey Stevens Sonata for trumpet, now my favorite piece. Lastly, Wynton plays the Honneger Intrada, which had a section so fast i couldn't roll my toung and keep up...

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John Prine
There is no one quite like John Prine!
Just got back from his concert
Excellent live album
JOHN PRINE IS BEST EXPERIENCED LIVE

Live on Tour
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German Afternoons
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ASIN: B0000005Y5
Release Date: 1997-04-08

Tracks:

Picture Show
Quit Hollerin' At Me
You Got Gold
Unwed Fathers
Space Monkeys
The Late John Garfield Blues
Storm Windows
Jesus The Missing Years
Humidity Built The Snowman
Illegal Smile
Daddy's Little Pumpkin
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If I Could
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You Mean So Much To Me

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John Prine.......2007-01-10

For all of the old rockers out there, this is one of the best and I'm glad he made it again.

There is no one quite like John Prine!.......2005-10-15

It was in the early 80's during John Prine's Nashville stint, on Country Music Television that I first heard of John Prine. He had a video for "The Sound of Lonliness" which is on the German Afternoons CD. I was clearly moved by the simple video, his voice, and the message of lonliness in the song. It was a little different that what was considered country at the time.

To listen to John Prine music means that you really listen to the lyrics and his unique stories in song. You don't just listen to John, you become engrossed in the humorous, sad, lifting and versatile music. It anything can be said, John can write about it.

The LIVE ON TOUR is excellent! Sound is superb, and the selections are creative! .

Just got back from his concert.......2003-02-23

I just got home from a John Prine concert about an hour ago. It was an incredible experience and John really seemed tickled at the response he got from the audience. Soooo, I just had to order this CD as what some other reviewers have stated is definitely right on--you must see him perform live. This CD will help keep the concert experience alive for some time to come.

Excellent live album.......2000-03-15

First impression: remarkable, crystal-clear production! Somebody finally figured out how to record a decent live album. The rockers are clear as a bell and songs intended to be intimate come off as such. Notable funny moments in "Jesus: The Missing Years" and "Space Monkey"...where I laughed until it hurt. But the real corker is an absolutely brilliant, lead-off "Picture in a Picture Show". So John, when is it you are coming to Indy?

JOHN PRINE IS BEST EXPERIENCED LIVE.......1999-04-30

The music and wit of John Prine have always been things that are best expereinced in a live setting. While John's studio releases are always a pleasure, it's his live shows and storytelling that set him apart from the rest.

It's good to see that John won his recent fight with cancer and is back on the road. He is truly a songwriting legend.

Tracks:

Nice Work If You Can Get It
Isn't It Romantic
Swinging On A Star
Ask Me Again
Rhode Island Is Famous For You
'S Wonderful
Wonder Why
Too Marvelous For Words
Where Do You Start
Theme From The Bad And The Beautiful
Easy To Love
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Who Are You Now?
You're An Education
You Are There
Sophisticated Swing
Love Can Change The Stars
Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are
Half Of April (Most Of May)
Marianne
They Can't Take That Away From Me
I Love A Piano

Tracks:

That's Entertainment
My Favorite Year
Ten Feet Off The Ground (With Rosemary Clooney)
I Never Felt Better
Someone To Watch Over Me
Kiss Her Now
The Ugly Bug Ball
For You, For Me, Forever More
The Mole People
And So To Bed
You're All The World To Me
Old Friend
Isn't It A Pity (with Rosemary Clooney)
Pattisserie
Open Your Eyes
For Love Alone
I Won't Send Roses/Time Heals Everything
Get Out And Get Under The Moon (with Page Cavanaugh)
My Romance
Love Is Here To Stay
Violin (with Liza Minnelli)

Amazon.com

The line between evangelist and entertainer has always been somewhat indistinct. But as showcased on this 43-track, double-disc collection culled from his '87-'96 recordings for Elektra/Nonesuch/Atlantic, Michael Feinstein's dedication to spreading the gospel of the American song often blurs it beyond recognition. While the singer's pedigree for the task is impeccable (a long-term stint as Ira Gershwin's assistant and early career sponsorship by Liza Minnelli), his interpretations often succeed by playing off a tense axis of fervent emotionalism and a joyous sense of irreverence.

If his readings of romantic standards can sometimes tend toward the precious, they're often balanced here by sheer dramatic power and telling insights ("Isn't It Romantic" fairly bristles with ironic chauvinism) and a few loopy curves ("The Mole People," the Sherman Brothers' "The Ugly Bug Ball," and the previously unreleased "Rhode Island Is Famous for You"). Feinstein's dedicated song archaeology is also showcased on several gems: "Violin," a duet with Liza Minnelli; "My Favorite Year," a rejected ballad for the film of that name; the sublime "lost" Gershwin classic "Ask Me Again."

Sprinkled with live performances (the forum where Feinstein's talents seem most energized) and studio outtakes and featuring a lengthy print interview with the singer, the set chronicles both the pioneering efforts of one of pop music's most successful revivalists and, crucially, the cream of his beloved American songwriters, from stalwarts Gershwin, Berlin, and Porter to later legends like Herman, Styne, Lane, Martin, and Mercer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The definitive collection of performances by the Grammy nominated singer features 43 tracks from 14 albums released by Elektra, Elektra Nonesuch, and Atlantic labels from 1987-1996. Plus 8 previously unreleased live tracks only available here 'Rhode Island is Famous For You', 'S Wonderful', 'Alexander's Ragtime Band', 'I Love A Piano', 'Patisserie', 'Get Out And Get Under The Moon' (with Page Cavanaugh), 'Love Is Here To Stay' & 'Violin' (with Liza Minnelli). 2 Digipacks housed in a slipcase with a booklet. Rhino Records. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Mixed feelings.......2005-10-05

This album has some GREAT songs on it; sophisticated swing being one of my favorites. However many of the other songs are too operatic and lame. I give three stars but this album is definatly worth it just for some of the better songs.

Your love for this superb collection will be here to stay..........2002-07-18

The magnificently talented Michael Feinstein has made one wonderful album after another for nearly two decades. Now that Elektra and Rhino have put together this anthology, I am blown away by the versatility and diversity in Feinstein's recorded output. Such amazing rare gems, combined with the most beloved favorites in the history of American Popular Song. Assembled with wit, intelligence, and obvious affection on the part of the record company, this set is a keeper. You'll love it!

He's done it again.......2002-07-15

Is there anything this man can't sing? This collection is so varied as to be the definitive collection of songs for any occassion.

This is perfect background music for a dinner party for a whole group but especially for two. Light, romantic and just gorgeous. You just can't go wrong when Michael Feinstein is your musical choice.

Way to go Michael, you've done it again!

Absolutely 'S WONDERFUL!.......2002-06-10

There are very few contemporary performers who can hold their own with the truly great interpreters of American popular song. Michael Feinstein is truly the ONLY performer of the "younger" generation who really understands what these songs are all about. His incredible knowledge of this music, and his enthusiasm and passion for it have fueled his career. Rhino Records has done a truly outstanding job of putting together an anthology that exemplifies why Mr. Feinstein has become so beloved by audiences around the world. The packaging is excellent, and filled with interesting photos and background information about many of the selections.

This collection not only contains all the favorites one would expect, but a neat group of surprises too. I especially love the duets with people like Liza Minnelli and Rosemary Clooney, and the various collaborative efforts with songwriters like Jule Styne and Burton Lane accompanying Michael at the piano.

This collection is a classic to be treasured. Bravo Michael!
Bravo Rhino!

A beautiful 2 disc CD-another hit for Michael.......2002-06-09

I have every CD Michael has ever made and this is by far one of the best ones because of Michael's range in singing and his wonderful singing voice. I love his duets with Rosemary Clooney and Liza Minelli. He is a wonderful performer on this double CD and am looking foward to the next CD.

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Excellent Interpretations
great guitarist
Exceeded Expectations
Another side of who?
Excellent covers of classic Genesis music

Another Side of Genesis
Daryl Stuermer
Manufacturer: Urban Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TLY8
Release Date: 2000-05-30

Tracks:

Follow You Follow Me
Hold On My Heart
Taking It All to Hard
Throwing It All Away
Since I Lost You
Land Of Confusion
In Too Deep
Turn It On Again
Man On The Corner
No Son Of Mine
Never A Time

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Excellent Interpretations.......2007-01-19

While another reviewer has castigated this album by describing what it is not (i.e. a Steve Hackett album), I hope listeners will realize what it is: a uniquely executed interpretation of Genesis music performed by an individual who has intimate knowledge of it. (Stuermer has in concerts faithfully played to Genesis fans the guitar riffs as presented to him without seeking to seize for himself a place within the band or supplant the members for whom he stands in.) I hope others will refrain from judging Stuermer for who he isn't, and I hope that they too hear beautifully rendered glosses on the music of a long-lived band (a band performing long after SH's departure, and even welcoming him back [with Peter Gabriel]). While I do share the afore mentioned reviewers love of Steve Hackett's musicianship (owning all of his solo materials [some in remastered editions]), I also appreciate Stuemer's own treatment of the music he's shared in playing. So I apologize to DS for mentioning others in this review of his work, and encourage others to add his album to their Genesis-related collections as well.

great guitarist.......2005-09-28

well while I have not listened to this album, I know from listening to his stuff with phil, and live with genesis, he is on the same level as hackett, plus he has the jazz, and fusion background that hackett does not, and alot can be accounted for fusion, and jazz is more groove oriented stuff, with alot of chops, and stretching out just like prog rock, but really I love both players styles, but daryl can speed pick anything as fast as hackett, and he writes great songs, look at huis work with phil collins, you can say what you want about pop music and laugh it up about how cheesy it is, when your attitude is cheesy, songs about life and love have a place, and phils music incorporates more styles than one, if you you think this music of 80's genesis, or phils solo stuff well check the sales, the quality of the production, and the well crafted songs, its bolagna you think only heavy music is great, your opinion your intitled to but throwing well structured music into the sucks category, you better wake up and realize the garbage fast food commercial of today compared to the 80's is a large difference, the musicians, and singers are average, they choose to be, or in the case do not have the talents to sing, but can shake there but well, or dress sleazey, and [...] around with men, and women, i am sick of hearing that anything but one style of artist, or music sucks, go get an education in music, study other artists, and music forms your comments about daryl, phil, and 80's genesis, is baseless, and corny, what session are you playing on, have you had any success selling albums, playing before tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands, have you studied music theory well, and can really say steurmer sucks, well then your ear, and mind must reek of hypocrisy, long live great musicians like steve hackett, and daryl steurmer, and great session artists from l.a, and new york like steve gadd, jimmy johnson (bass), michael landau (guitar), dann huff (guitar), abe laboriel sr ( bass), vinnie colaiuta (drums), steve taviglione ( sax) walt fowler (trumpet), and more also world session players, old and new classic jazz, and fusion, prog rock, miles davis, frank zappa, and many others!!!

Exceeded Expectations.......2005-07-11

Order was filled and processed so rapidly, that gratification was indeed instant. Five-plus star rating!
Happy-Happy, Joy-Joy, Regards, Lou

Another side of who?.......2004-07-17

Daryl is not a great guitar player and will never add up to Steve Hackett. Daryl picked all the stupid songs to play to. Avoid this cd and Get Steve Hackett's "Genesis Revisited". Steve Hackett is a WRITTER, a professional player and a true Genesis member that sayed to the true Genesis sound; while, all this guy did was strum strings for the Phil Collins band.

Excellent covers of classic Genesis music.......2004-07-09

The previous review not withstanding, this collection is an excellent collection of instrumental covers from Genesis at their commercial peak. Yeh, all Daryl did was play the guitar for them on tour...but boy can he play! I love genesis and I love this smooth jazzy mix of music that I already love. The tracks however do not lose their rock edge. Smart move, Daryl. An excellent, and may I say respectful, tribute album. This album continues to be one of my top cd's. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys both Genesis and smooth jazz.

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The Romantic Harp

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000B6N66I
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

Fantasy On A Theme Of Haydn, Op.31
Vers La Source Dans Le Bois
Sarabanda And Toccata
Impromptu-Caprice, Op.9
Spanish Dance No.1
Une Chatelaine En Sa Tour, Op.110
Impromptu, Op.86
III. Scintillation (Cadenza)
Prelude In C Major, Op.12, No.7
Ballade, Op.28

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It takes time to enjoy this CD
Half good in my opinion
Give it a few good listens!
Sander seems to release one great recording for a while
Expanding the Limitations of Sound

This is Everybody! On Tour
Sander Kleinenberg , and Lee Burridge
Manufacturer: Ultra Records
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ASIN: B000AP2ZE4
Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

Our House(Papa Mix)/Pony
Muscle Car(Dj T Remix)/Mylo featuring Freeform Five
Until She Rises(Original)/Chris Lake
Swordfight(Trent Cantrelle Remix)/Lower Eastside
Lemon Sherbert(Original)/Jon Gurd
Yeah Yeah(Pearn & Bridges Dub)/Bodyrocks
Earthquake(Dan Sanders Remix)/Groovefire
Dark Matter(Original)/West London Deep
Bounce Back(Original)/Armin Van Buuren featuring DJ Remy
Mr. Roboto(Original)/MV
Nobody Never(Hamel & Jamieson's Audio Magnetics Remix)/2 Bit Pie
Atto d'Amore(Dub)/Serge Santiago
Look(Dub)/Robert Babicz

Tracks:

Livedriver(Sascha Funke Remix)/Ada
Easy Ride(Original)/Tresca
Closer(Original)/Riton Vs Howdi
Acid In My Fridge(Original)/Dinky
Extra Stop (Klaus Lindblad Und Hendrick Schwarz)/Must
One Earth Beat(Gardner & Star's Rave Lizzard Remix)/Dum Dum
Wanna Get Wet(Buick Project Remix)/Soul Mekanik
Future Now(Tim Paris Remix)/DB Vs Tim Paris
I Love You(Original)/Dirk Technic
Du What U Du(TrentemLler Remix)/Yoshimoto
Esplanade '97(Original)/Francisco featuring Adam Bourke
The Dude(Original)/Afrilounge
2 Bullets(Original)/Michicoan

Album Description

Excellent double disc mix album from one of the world's up-and-coming trance superstars. Disc 1 mixed by Sander Kleinenberg, Disc 2 mixed by Lee Burridge.

Customer Reviews:

It takes time to enjoy this CD.......2007-05-28

When I first got the CD, I was a little disappointed. After listening to Lee's Disc for about 3 times, I started to feel the beat. At that point I was wondering why Sander did a poor job on his Disc.
After listening to Lee's Disc for about 1 week, I decided to give Sander's Disc another try, and I was surprised because Sander's disc had a better set than Lee's Disc(which was already amazing), but it just took time to get into this CD.

Half good in my opinion.......2007-02-21

I liked Sander's disc a lot. His style is very off-beat and different than most of his peers. He has a taste for mixing unusual trance and house tracks as his style. I enjoyed his mix as much as his other "This is Everybody" compilations and perhaps the best of the 5 total discs in his sets.

On the otherhand, I cannot say much for the Burridge compilation. To me, it was boring. It didn't have the flash and sounds I have come to love in the Electronica genre. His style is much more subtle than the multi-layered and complex rhythms of most trance/house stylings. Much more simple synth cords over solid beats. Not quite my taste, but perhaps others differ.

Give it a few good listens!.......2007-02-06

First listen: mediocre, disappointment
Second listen: Lee's disc has some great beats
Third listen: SANDER's HIDDEN GENIUS EMERGES!!!!
I Love both CD's. To me, it's one of Sander's best. Just give it a good listen in your car, Alone, no interruptions. You will rediscover the hidden subtleties behind Sander's head-thumping beats! The progression is even better than his other two Everybody's.
Lee's disc was amazing, great tunes, great beats. But Lee fails to meet the depth and classy talent that Sander pulsates with.
Dark, powerful, and confident DJ'ing from both CD's! They also managed to add some great funky flavors by using lots of COWBELL and CLAPPING!
My ears are aching from listening to this cd too loud

Sander seems to release one great recording for a while.......2007-01-06

and since the previous one was absolutely amazing, this one is....I threw it out the car window. I've never heard such boring and random acts wimp ness as this recording is. So sticking to my trend next one should be much better.

Expanding the Limitations of Sound.......2006-08-25

In the past several years, I have been dissapointed many times by the more and more electro-funk/retro-80s vocal style that most Djs have started playing.

This is Everybody! On tour is different. It does not take you back to the deep dark progressive sounds and beats of the Delta heavy times. However, it is far from a cheesy vocal mix overpowerd by electro sounds.

This CD is a great introduction to the range of styles that encompass progressive house as it is today and somewhat allow us to open up to some of the newer elements present today. It includes tracks form different styles, all pretaining a certain pushing element and deep baseline that keeps the music interesting and energetic, without getting annoying.

Disc 1 is somewaht of a compositions.starts out with a track that would fit best into a eclectic electronica genre and slowly builds up a tempo. As the Cd progresses the Basslines become heavier and deeper. Although never loosing a groovy touch, the first CD is a goood mix that does not get boering.

Disc 2 starts out much faster. It is more of a dance mix then a composition. Many of the songs have driving baselines that are deep and still groovy. Although sometimes vocal, this CD keeps it interesting by alternating progressive styles.

Overall I loved both CD's, more than the previous release by Sander K.

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Jackie DeShannon or Tuesday Weld?

Breakin' It Up on the Beatles Tour!
Jackie DeShannon
Manufacturer: Rpm Records UK
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AOGM3A
Release Date: 2005-10-03

Tracks:

Needles and Pins
She Don't Understand Him Like I Do
Should I Cry
Did He Call Today, Mama
You Won't Forget Me
Hold Your Head High
When You Walk in the Room
Prince
Oh, Boy
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
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I'm Looking for Someone to Love [*]
Mean Old Frisco [#][*]
Today Will Have No Night [#][*]
Give Me a Break [#][*]
Maybe Baby [*]
Try to Forget Him [*]
Breakaway [*]

Album Description

This LP was hastily compiled in 1964 to capitalize on De Shannon being chosen to support the Beatles on their US tour that year. The rather ordinary LP front cover with a photo of De Shannon from somewhere other than the tour reflects the haste. However the recordings are superb, arranged by Jack Nitzsche, they confirm what a tremendous performer she was. Originals like 'When You Walk In The Room', 'The Prince' and 'You Won't Forget Me' along with her original version of 'Needles & Pins' have been remastered from the original tapes. In addition, 8 bonus non-LP tracks from contemporary singles have been added. The album is compiled and annotated by Jim Pierson and Jackie De Shannon and many of the pictures & other material are from De Shannon's own archive. First time on CD for the whole LP, and many of the bonus tracks. RPM. 2005.

Album Details

Our First in the Series is a Strong Collection of De Shannon Originals Like "When You Walk in the Room", "The Prince" and "You Won't Forget Me" Along with her Original Version of Needles and Pins. The LP was Hastily Compiled in 1964 to Capitalise on De Shannon Being Chosen to Support the Beatles on their Us Tour that Year. The Rather Ordinary LP Front Cover with a Photo of De Shannon from Somewhere Else, Not from the Tour, Rather Reflects the Haste. However the Recordings Are Superb, Arranged by Jack Nitzsche, They Confirm What a Tremendous Performer She Is, as the Original Liner Notes Declared: "Far from Being Just a Decorative Contrast on the Stage Jackie Has Proven to Be a Terrific Success. Her Twisting, Shouting Performances have Drawn Wild Applause and Cheers from the Record Crowds at Every Concert."

Customer Reviews:

Jackie DeShannon or Tuesday Weld?.......2006-03-24

There are certain choices one shouldn't have to make. Even when you really don't have a chance of a choice. So let's make it one from music and one from movies. Jackie DeShannon is an easy choice for the women rock star you wish you could marry. And if she wasn't a big star then she should have been. This is a great record, great production, great vocals, great songs. Songs by a young Randy Newman, alone and with Jackie; Jack Neitzche, with Sonny Bono and with Jackie; Jackie on her own,(the magnificent and influential "When You Walk In the Room", covered by the Searchers and, great as they were, they coudn't hold a candle to the original); and, especially, Jackie with Sharon Sheeley, girlfriend of Eddie Cochran and songwriter extraordiaire, on her own, ("Poor Little Fool" for Ricky Nelson), and with Jackie, ("The Great Imposter" for The Fleetwoods.) And Jackie DeShannnon bringing it all together. There are a few covers which you may not need but they aren't bad and you can program them out if you want your DeShannon straight, no chaser; and with 20 tracks that leaves plenty on which to get drunk. If you only bought one Jackie DeShannon, should this be the one? Probably not but then we wouldn't be talking on the same wave length. One doesn't need everything she ever did and there are a couple of over-view compilations which do a good job. You do need "Jackie", recorded for Atlantic and reissued by RhinoHandmade: buy it for the original and accept the 12 bonus tracks as bonuses. And then there is ... e.g. the two-pack reissue of "Don't Turn Your Back on Me" c/w "This Is Jackie DeShannon" ... Watch for sonwriting credits for The Byrds, Brenda Lee, Irma Thomas, The Righteous Brothers and others. There is a lot to have and this record should be part of it.

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