Brave [Import]

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"Fans of Massive Attack and Grand Central your new favourite band is here...stunning"

Product Description
Astonishing UK live urban act The Bluefoot Project launch their long awaited debut album "Brave" on Chocolate Fireguard. Once in a while, a voice comes along to knock you sideways. That voice belongs to Rachel Modest. Finishing some of her work here "with child", her lyrical observations have a timeless, deep rooted spirituality sadly lacking in most contemporary "soul influenced" music. Her tone, melody and rich vocal harmonies contrive some of the most beautiful and truly soulful utterances you may be privileged to hear all year.

Brave is the long awaited debut album from West Yorkshire’s rising stars "The Bluefoot Project" Straight to the point and distinctly urban, the band who are reputedly named after Leeds City Centre’s "ladies of the night " prove their song writing superiority over the rest of the pack. The band kick out a cool live soul with deep grooves over lush sample based technologies. Seasoned through appearances in club venues and festivals in the UK and Eire (already including Glastonbury 2000, 2002, 2003) live drums (Chris), bass and guitars (Matt), Ian (bass), James (DJ), Ilana (backing vocals) produce clever, but airy song structures with enough space to let Rachel’s nebulous vocal experience shine through. "Oova" (MC) is the perfect compliment, bringing with him a dry, street, down to earth perspective " satisfied with the xxxxxx I’m using, satisfied with the food, satisfied with my broken computer...."

Brave is set to capitalize on the success of their debut Observations EP (also on Chocolate Fireguard) which hurdled the likes of Jill Scott and Jamiroquai to the sureplayer slot in DJ mag and to consolidate The Bluefoot Project’s reputation as one of the UK’s most original and exciting live club acts and Rachel Modest as one of the greatest singers of the last ten years.

Brave [Import]

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Average customer rating: Mystical journey into the desert World music - folk rock from the middle east Pure and captivating. Wonderful Mystic, Mesmerizing, and Beautiful

Elysium for the Brave Azam Ali Manufacturer: Six Degrees ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Six Degrees Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Portals of Grace Niyaz Feast of Silence In the Garden of Souls Sunyata ASIN: B000FTBK9G Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

1. Endless Reverie
2. Spring Arrives
3. In Other Worlds
4. Abode
5. Forty One Ways
6. The Tryst
7. From Heaven To Dust
8. I Am A Stranger In This World
9. In This Divide

Amazon.com

For this, her second solo album, Azam Ali, lead vocalist of Vas and Niyaz, takes her patented polycultural blend of ancient and contemporary influences even farther beyond the stratosphere. That she is now a veteran of numerous film scores, including Children of Dune, Earthsea, and Matrix Revolutions, perhaps explains her present more cinematic direction. Born in Iran, reared in India and the US, and gifted with a voice of improbable tonal breadth, flexibility, and beauty, she is backed by collaborators like Trey Gunn (King Crimson), Chris Venna (Nine Inch Nails), Turkish DJ/composer Mercan Dede, the Japanese ensemble Kodo, and Grateful Dead drummer/world percussion enthusiast Mickey Hart. One of the more interesting conundrums inherent in Ali's work is that no matter how much electronic technology she employs, her immersion in her heritage unfailingly comes across loud and clear. Whether she is singing in English, which predominates on these sessions, Farsi, or another language, a prayerful sensuality informs every note. It's as though a sexy Tanagra temple figurine or silk-clad court lady from an antique parchment were to suddenly turn her lovely head and step daintily into the modern world, unfurling precisely the kind of voice one expected but never could have imagined. --Christina Roden

Album Description

"Elysium For The Brave", Azam's second solo album, signals a new turn in her musical evolution. The album, her most ambitious work to date, brings together musicians from varied musical backgrounds performing in diverse permutations. The result is a highly coherent body of work that seamlessly weaves together all of Azam's cultural and musical influences into a haunting tapestry of atmospheric rock, electronic, and global sounds. Singing predominantly in English for the first time, the songs are based on lyrics written by Azam herself and reveal a poetic lyricism heard only in glimpses in her previous work.

Customer Reviews:

Mystical journey into the desert.......2007-06-07

Azam Ali is an amazing New Age diva. She's more soulful than Enya, and her lyrics show a depth and mysticism not often found in relaxing New Age music. It's also not surprising that Azam Ali contributed the electrifying "Inama Nushif" to the "Children of Dune" soundtrack.

The opening track,"Endless Reverie",evokes vast desert spaces. It seduces the listener into a spiritual journey. "Spring Arrives" is a musical oasis. "Abode" sounds ancient and modern at once,in which Azam Ali sings of longing for her homeland of Iran. "Forty One Ways" has an urgency driving it forward, with its haunting opening "forty one ways to die,one strong will to live. " "The Tryst" is at once spiritual and erotic; Azam Ali sings of her own sin&being unworthy to enter her lover's garden (which almost sounds like Christian rock-yet it's not)."I am a stranger in this world" is unearthly,expressing desire for union with the eternal.

Azam Ali's spirituality shines in her songs. She does not resort to hoary,sappy cliches. It's as if Teresa of Avila's "The Interior Castle" or John of the Cross' "Ascent of Mount Carmel" were given sonic life. Azam Ali has had an amazing career so far;she headed Vas,now she fronts Niyaz.The best is yet to come.

World music - folk rock from the middle east.......2007-05-12

If you are looking for music similar to "Dead can dance" with real words this album is it, but the more traditional instrumented tracks are more moving.

Pure and captivating........2007-04-24

Azam Ali was born in Iran, raised in India, and currently resides in the USA and she blends her polycultural influences beyond what the human mind can imagine. Known for her collaborations with a vast array of musicians, including members from Nine Inch Nails, the guitar virtuoso Buckethead, the Turkish world music composer Mercan Dede, and the Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, she also fronts two amazing bands: Vas and Niyaz. Elysium for the Brave is her second solo statement, which she has co-produced with Carmen Rizzo (Niyaz) and sees her taking her already amazing style several steps further.

This time around, she is supported by King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto whose amazing percussion work on the opening song "Endless Reverie", blended with Ali's impossibly beautiful vocals, is like the perfect combination of tribal beats and electronics, something we've never heard from Ali before. Another Crimson member, Trey Gunn, also appears on the album, and even co-wrote the mood-intensive piece "The Tryst", employing minimal guitar effects that underlie Ali's vocal lament. Her velvet vocals convey sensuality and heartfelt emotion, and are carefully placed atop an ethereal guitar theme. It is amazing to hear Ali sing in English -- her older fans know how moving she can get when she sings in Persian and Indian, but to see that she is actually capable of applying her talents to more "straightforward" pieces is nothing short of astounding. Unlike her works with Vas and Niyaz, there are a few non-Eastern songs on this album, such as the album opener and this one, where you'll get lost in the beauty of forlornly ringing guitar notes and dark mysticism.

That said, while the titles are in English, not all of them are sung in this language. Ali still uses lots of Persian and Indian lyrics in her songs. Her artistic strength mostly lies in crafting unique Middle Eastern pieces highlighting her vocals and it is hard to capture the intensity without using the region's language and instruments (as on the Indian dirge "Abode"). Her voice is so vulnerable and beautiful I don't even know how to describe it. Having discovered her on Mercan Dede's Breath album where she does her unique Persian-styled vocal melodies mostly going for wordless harmonies, I felt compelled to seek everything she participated in and was absolutely thrilled she experiments with the same style on songs like "I Am a Stranger in This World", which she co-wrote with Loga Roman Torkian, her partner in Niyaz; and the mesmerizing "From Heaven to Dust", an atmospheric elegy drenched in western beats and Indian percussion. "In Other Worlds" is one of the darkest songs on the CD -- it contains strummed acoustic guitars that slowly disappear under a wall-of-sound keyboards that blanket everything but Ali's wonderful voice. Though there is a vague Persian sadness incorporated into the song, this is yet another attempt to branch out and explore new territories.

The production and sonic quality of the album are mindblowing. An incredible amount of nuance and coherent body of work serve to heighten the unmatched emotional power of Ali's voice and compositional skills to a higher level. She has now proved that she is so much more than just a singer with a great voice; her understanding of melody, rhythm, and vocal arrangement leaves me speechless. Check this disc out even if you're remotely interested in world music that is unafraid to infuse electronics and minimalism into its tapestry.

Wonderful.......2007-03-14

This is like listening to a movie soundtrack, only you get to make the movie up in your own mind. If you like Natacha Atlas, world music, middle eastern music, heck, if you just like music, get this albumn.

Mystic, Mesmerizing, and Beautiful.......2007-03-11

If you are a fan of last year's "Niyaz" album, then you'll swear that "Elysium for the Brave" sounds like its sequel. It's no surprise since "Niyaz" musicians Logan Ramin Torkian and Carmen Rizzo accompany Azam Ali for the second time on this new album. "Elysium for the Brave" features a diverse cast of artists to give the album a very global and diverse sound. Classical Persian violinist Kiavash Nourai makes an appearance to add rich ethnic depth, while film composers Tyler Bates and Jeff Rona contribute to create atmospheric and cinematic soundscapes. As mentioned on Azam Ali's website, it's very interesting to learn that Jeff Rona is well known for his collaborations with Dead Can Dance.

What makes "Elysium from the Brave" stand out from Azam Ali's previous work is that she sings 6 out of 9 tracks in English (the remaining three are in Farsi). The mystical lyricism, which was written by Azam Ali herself, is hauntingly beautiful and reminds us about our personal quests for Elysium. Some of the lyrics however, are difficult to make out, but this didn't bother me at all because it's not so much about digging up words, but LISTENING and EXPERIENCING the MUSIC. Those who are familiar with the band "Cocteau Twins" (one of my favorite bands) and the lead singer, Elizabeth Fraiser, shouldn't be bothered by not being able to hear the lyrics since the "Cocteau Twins" are known for their indecipherable lyrics.

Everyone wants to escape their sorrows and hardships, everyone wants to feel Loved, everyone wants to be happy; these universally shared human longings are what unite us as a species. Unlike the hoards of hip-hop and pop music out there that exploit our animalistic nature, Azam Ali's voice is cry for a return to the human spirit. It would not be inaccurate to say that many humans are out of touch with their spiritual nature, and I am not sure who the blame goes to, but I believe attracting the population through an appealing form of art, such as music, is a powerful way to help promote and encourage spirituality. "Elysium for the Brave" features powerful and thought-provoking lyrics voiced by a divinely gifted woman who sings over stimulating modern day beats and rhythms, which make this album a unique blend of the ancient and the new.

My favorite tracks are:

1. Endless Reverie, 3. In Other Worlds, 5. Forty One Ways, 7. From Heaven to Dust (a nice BASS track) 8. I am a Stranger in this World, 9. In This Divide (the instrumentation is amazing)

Average customer rating: Steve's finest ironically not darkest hour The BETTER, pre-70's, Steve Miller Band Celebration!! Everybody Trip Out!!! Perhaps Steve's Best! A Must-Have!!!

Brave New World Steve Miller Band Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sailor Children of the Future Number 5 The Joker Book of Dreams ASIN: B000002UU1 Release Date: 1994-08-23

Tracks:

1. Brave New World
2. Celebration Song
3. Can't You Here Your Daddy's Heartbeat
4. Got Love 'Cause You Need It
5. Kow Kow
6. Seasons
7. Space Cowboy
8. Lt's Midnight Dream
9. My Dark Hour

Customer Reviews:

Steve's finest ironically not darkest hour.......2007-02-01

Brave New World is 30 minutes of the best music the trio of Steve Miller Lonnie Turner and Tim Davis ever produced. Paul Ramon (Paul McCartney) guest stars on My Dark Hour.

The BETTER, pre-70's, Steve Miller Band.......2007-01-04

Unless you listen to a truly, "Classic Rock" FM station (which has it's roots in, "album oriented" Rock of the period), you'll probably never hear anything from this album, except for, "Space Cowboy", which is a wonderful song, that garage, jamming and bar bands that I was in (back in the late 70s) did covers of. The Steve Miller Band - in various configurations, one including Boz Scaggs - put out out two previous albums, "Children of the Future" (which gave us the more often heard hit, "Living In The USA") and "Sailor", before "Brave New World".
This was the first Steve Miller Band album I ever heard (when it first came out, in 1968)and it's still my favorite. (Although I'm considering adding, "Young Hearts" to my collection; it seems like it might be a good "anthology" CD.)
After BNW, I didn't pick up any other SMB vinyl or tape, until the late seventies, and those recordings seemed a little more "Top 40/Pop" than his earlier material. (Although - in retrospect - I could even argue with myself about that.)
Speaking as a graphic designer, I think the album's jacket photos, design and layout, are some of the best of the period, and very stunning. (Hard to appreciate on a small, CD jewel box.)

Celebration!! Everybody Trip Out!!!.......2003-11-13

Brave New World, the third offering by the still-new Steve Miller Band, was released in 1969. Can't you tell? References to celebrations and tripping abound, making this one of the sunniest, trippiest album of the psychedelic era. (Even the album cover is sunny yellow!) The opening of the title track (and the album) is a blast - literally, a bomb blast which hearalds the start of both a fresh, enjoyable tune and a bright new beginning for the world at large. Then, great drumming by Tim Davis kickstarts "Celebration Song," another wonderful vision of a world at play. "Got Love 'Cause You Need It" sounds like it's sung by Miller's infamous Gangster of Love character, full of danger and seduction, while "Seasons" is a gorgeous acoustic ballad, as heartfelt a track as Stevie Guitar has ever recorded. Nice! "Space Cowboy," of course, is the albums BIG HIT, complete with Moog synthesizer space sounds, and a rare, excellent guitar solo from Steve M! (The primary focus of Brave New World is on the material, not solos.) Literally too, too far out! "LT's Midnight Dream" is a fantasy feast, with lyrics like "got a bulldog in my learjet, gonna teach him how to fly"! Too much! Paul McCartney of the Beatles contributes drums, bass, and vocals to the blues-rock "My Dark Hour," (he is billed as Paul Ramon; yes, that is where the band The Ramones got their name!), while "Can't You Hear Your Daddy's Heartbeat?" is a love song in double-quick time and "Kow Kow" (also known as "Kow Kow Calqulator" on the anthologies) combines more fantasy lyrics with quotes from Bobby Blue Bland's "Turn on your Love Light". Outasite!! So, if your looking for something of Steve Miller's beyond the usual, well-crafted 70's material, give Brave New World a listen or two. You may want to start your own celebration!!!

Perhaps Steve's Best!.......2003-09-26

This was not my first album as a teenager, by far, but it was my first Steve Miller album. Steve Miller's third album, Brave New World, is among the best rock and roll ever. This album, which I first got when it was originally released, has fueled a 34 year love for his music. In all that time, it still remains my favorite rock and roll album ever.

Though the original vinyl has long since been lost, every time I have rebuilt my music collection as I raised a family, Brave New World was always the first album or CD I purchased.

There are only 9 songs on the album, but there are no fillers - this is all great stuff. I am not sure why it is, but the title track, Brave New World, has never made it into any of Steve's many, many "greatest hits" compilations even though it is one of his best works ever. Of course, 6 songs out of 9 on this album regularly show up in the compiliations: Celebration Song, Kow Kow Calculator, Seasons, Space Cowboy, LT`s Midnight Dream, and My Dark Hour. My Dark Hour, by the way, includes Paul McCartney on guitar as Paul Ramone.

So with 6 out of 9 songs considered to be among his greatest hits - and the other three songs are great music as well - this album belongs in every Steve Miller Band or other classic rock and roll collection, no matter how many versions of The Joker and Fly Like An Eagle you have in the compilations.

Updated: Just for the record, track 5 is not Kow Kow. It is Kow Kow Calculator. While the track was called Kow Kow on some of the compilations later on, the original name, as it was on the LP and still is shown on this CD, is Kow Kow Calculator.

A Must-Have!!!.......2002-12-31

I have not heard this album on CD. My dad gave me all of his records earlier this year when my parents split up and this album just happened to be in the box of records with artists ranging from 10cc to the Alan Parsons Project. Elvis Costello's "Truth" album was my favorite until I pulled this one out. "Brave New World" turned out to be one of my favorites as I listened to the songs go by. I never finished listening to it until a while later when I pulled out my "Flaming Pie" CD booklet and read that Paul McCartney and Steve Miller had been real good friends. I showed that to Dad and the book mentioned that Paul had played on "My Dark Hour" which turned out to be the last track on this album so I had to listen to it. By then I was convinced this was the best of my records and had to listen to it from start to finish. "Brave New World" became my favorite song of all time next to "Let It Be" and "Mr. Bojangles" and the rest of the album was incredibly strong with songs like "Space Cowboy" and "Kow Kow". All I can really say is buy the CD or if possible the album on vinyl. This album will not disappoint anyone who likes the Steve Miller Band!

Average customer rating:

Scotland the Brave: Pipes of Scotland [2 CD set] Various Artists Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music $5.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $5.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Classical Evolution: Spanish Guitar Music Classical Evolution: Famous Gregorian Chants Classical Evolution: Waltzes Holst: The Planets Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 1-4; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields ASIN: B00007BH7H Release Date: 2002-12-03

Album Description

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE Lord Lovat's Lament/Far 'Ore The Sea/Wae's Me for Prince Charlie/The Lass of Fyvie * Amazing Grace/Gairlock/The Hills of Alva * Lochiel's Welcome to Glasgow/Kenmure's on an Aawa Willie/ Glasgow Gaelic Club * The Green Hills of Tyrol/The Battle is O'er/Lochanside * Graigmillar Castle/The Hawk that Swoops High/Loch Marie/The Sweet Valley of Glendaruel * and more!

THE BONNIE HILLS OF SCOTLAND Wearing O' the Green/Mistrel Boy * Blue Bonnets/Bonnie Duness/Campbells are Coming * The Siege of Delhi/Devil in the Kitchen/Sandy Duff * Garry Owen/O'Donald Adu * Seann Triubhas * Blue Bells O' Scotland, Will Ye No' Come Back/Bonnie Lassies * Black Bear Caller Herrin * Loch Rannoch * and more!

Average customer rating: Great music Not just pipes Finally Found It!! A thousand horse cavalry charge! Updated Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Monk, William Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Highland Cathedral Amazing Grace: Bagpipes & Drums of Scotland Scotland the Brave: Bagpipes Greatest Hits The Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Bagpipe Marches of Scotland Atmospheres: Scottish Celtic Bagpipes ASIN: B000002WEN Release Date: 1992-03-24

Tracks:

1. Amazing Grace
2. Fanfare: Jubilant
3. Trot & Canter Medley: The Keel Row/Dundee
4. Marches Medley: The Back O'Bennachie/The Drunken Piper/72nd's Farewell To Aberdeen/Corriechoillie...
5. Cornet Carillon
6. Scottland The Brave
7. Slow Air & Jigs Medley: Leaving Rhu Vaternish/Nameless/The Duck/Eleanor's/Drummer's Salute
8. Russian Imperial Anthem
9. Slow March & Walk Medley: Garb Of Old Gaul/Men Of Harlech
10. March, Strathspey, Reels And March Medley: Achany Glen/Craig-A-Bodaich/Dalnahasaig/Mac Farlane's...
11. Slow Air: Going Home
12. Evening Hymn: Abide With Me
13. Reville: Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
14. Quick Marches Medley: Third Dragoon Guards/Highland Laddie

Album Details

Tracks Include: Amazing Grace, Paloma Blanca, Moonliner Rock March, Turn on the Sun, the Highland Cradle, Brazil, Going to Pitlochry and More.

Customer Reviews:

Great music.......2007-04-05

The pipes, like a few other things, are something you either love or hate. If you are not a Scot, they may sound like someone is scalding cats. If you are Scot, or even partly so, they will make your blood boil. This album certanily does that. It has a mix of traditional and more upbeat music. The traditional "Amazing Grace" is fantastic and the last selection is an upbeat Caribbean rendition that is great.

Not just pipes.......2007-02-12

I purchased this CD looking for bagpipe tracks to listen to. The recording of Amazing Grace is flawless, and inspiring. However - much of this CD is the entire band playing more modern music (of course this album was recorded in the 70's). The pipe playing is excellent, but this is not really a bagpipe CD.

Finally Found It!!.......2005-08-03

I have been searching for a CD of this recording for ages! In 1971, when it was originally released, I was 10 years old and couldn't appreciate the album that my brother played endlessly. As I got older I started to miss it. I found a cassette copy several years ago, but am afraid to use it anymore for fear of it breaking. My brother told me he had found a copy of the CD at his local Borders, and since I don't have one in my neighborhood I checked good old Amazon!! I have just ordered and I am looking forward to receiving it. I'm not a music critic, but after hearing many pipe and drum recordings, this has got to be the best I've ever heard.

A thousand horse cavalry charge!.......2005-06-11

I judge bagpipes by Scotland the Brave. This is magnificant; like a thousand horse cavalry charge. The only problem is that, at 45 seconds, it is too short.

It would have been far better if it had been played once on pipes alone and then again with the brass dropped in behind the pipes. A thousand highlanders screaming across the battlefield, followed by the thousand horse cavalry charge. Just thinking about it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand and my blood pressure go through the roof.

This album is magnificent, but it could have been awesome.

Updated Amazing Grace.......2003-05-09

Having reviewed the original "Amazing Grace" recording by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards from 1971 it seems that Amazon.com now offers a series of recordings that the bands released in the late 70 and 1980s under the same title. The first half of this CD contains tracks from a 1976 release of the bands entitled "The Lengendary Amazing Grace" In addition to a fine updated version of the now famous tune four years after its original world wide hit, this part of the CD contains some interesting selections for band and pipes. "Una Palma Blanca" is a true example of how the RSDG bands went to great lengths to explore the full combined sound. The regimental band supports the pipes with a variety of modern sounds including an electronic bass guitar which many military bands in fact use for concert purposes today providing as it does a useful Continuo bass line for a military band. "Theme in Glory" and "Turn on the Sun" are additional examples of just how good the RSDG bands had mastered the concept of combing their resources. These are truly exciting pieces to listen too. The regimental band shows its stuff with "Rockout" an arrangement of classic old rock music themes. The pipes and drums provide three medleys and are simply surperb. One can hear that a distinctive change had taken place in the ensemble sound of the pipe band since 1971. The RSDG drummers have incorporated the use of their tenor drums to creat an amazing drummers' accompaniment to the pipes. This innovation would become standard in the piping world, but it owes its origins largely to the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards pipes and drums. Listen to how magificent the pipe band sounds when they first enter to the 6/8 medley starting with "Macneils of Ugdale". You won't find a better sound even today. The Retreat medley starting with "Lochanside" is also amazing. Its worth getting the CD just for those tracks as well as the others. Perhaps the most haunting combined tune is an arrangment of Handel's "Largo" with the solo pipes doubling for the voice parts. Truly beautiful and moving.

The second part of the CD contains recordings of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards from the later 1970s. The listener will note that there is a subtle, but different recorded sound to the bands. They don't come across quite as clear as in the first 12 tracks on the CD. Again, there is the same rich selection of music with imaginative arrangements and unusual sounds. The regimental band gets highlighted more in these remaining tracks and the same versatility is still there. The "Slave Chorus" from Verdi's "Nabucco Opera" gets an interesting modern treatment. "Moonliner Rock March" is another great arrangement of rock tunes that gets the special Royal Scots Dragoon Guards touch. The pipes and drums are back with several combined medley's as well as two solo displays. The drummers show their stuff in "Drummer's Salute" displaying their modern percussion techniques that are still inspiring today for the pipe band world. All in all a worthy continuation of the "Amazing Grace" tradition that was started in 1971 and carred on since then. It's good to see that some of the many recordings the bands made through the years are now on CD. Enjoy the unique sound of the bands of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards who did a lot to popularize Scottish and military band music in general around the world. Truly a legend of "Amazing Grace"

Average customer rating: A great collection of klezmer favorites! Best Klezmer album This was a fun C.D.

Itzhak Perlman - Live in the Fiddler's House Itzhak Perlman , Klezmatics , Andy Statman , Klezmer Conservatory Band , and Brave Old World Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Israel | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: In the Fiddler's House Jews With Horns Rhythm & Jews The King of the Klezmer Clarinet Yiddish-American Klezmer Music 1925-1956 ASIN: B000002SMI Release Date: 1996-11-12

Tracks:

1. Bukovina 212
2. Lekho Neraneno
3. Doina Naftule
4. A Hora mit Branfn
5. Healthy Baby Girl Hora
6. Golem Tants
7. Honga Encore
8. Nigh
9. Bulgars-The Kiss
10. Meron Nign-In the Sukke
11. Sholom Aleykhem
12. Khaiterma
13. Andy's Ride
14. A Heymisher Bulga-Wedding Dance
15. Kale Bazetsn (Seating the Bride)-Khusidl (Khasidic Dance)
16. Fun Tashlikh
17. A Yingele fun Poyln (A Young Man from Poland)-Di Mame iz Gegangen in Mark Arayan (Mother went to the
18. Processional/Klezmer Suite-Ale Brider (We Are All Brothers)

Customer Reviews:

A great collection of klezmer favorites!.......2006-09-30

Premiere violinist Itzhak Perlman is joined live in concert by four premiere klezmer groups: Brave Old World, The Klezmatics, Andy Statman, and the Klezmer Conservatory Band. Vibrant, poignant and distinctly old-world, klezmer is the musical style that developed among Eastern European Jews. Featuring the soulful fire of violin, clarinet, accordion, mandolin and vocal leads, accompanied by cimbalom (a hammered-dulcimer), piano, drums. There are a few soulful slow tunes mixed in amongst the fiery dances, but most of the selections on "Live in the Fiddler's House" are fun and up tempo, full of the instrumental virtuosity one would expect both of this genre, and of a concert violinist of Itzhak Perlman caliber. Klezmer is some of the world's best good-time music, right up there with Irish jigs, Cajun two-steps and country banjo pickin'. But it's not all sweetness and light; inherent in the mournful, minor mode of this traditional music is blend of opposites--both the sorrow of persecution and defiant sense of fun-in-the-moment inherent of a culture displaced, trying to maintain its identity in an ever-changing and often hostile world. And therein lies klezmer's appeal to the soul. For more great Jewish music, try any of the separate releases by Brave Old World, The Klezmatics, Andy Statman and his band, and the Klezmer Conservatory Band. You might also enjoy "The Hidden Gate: Jewish Music Around the World," the traditional Sephardic music of the group Voice of the Turtle, and the unplugged world fusion of Basya Schechter and Pharoah's Daughter in "Out of the Reeds."

Best Klezmer album.......2004-11-16

To me, this is the best klezmer album I've ever listened to (and I have quite a few). And it's a live album. Although it's a kind of live version of "In the Fiddler's House", the repertoire is not the same (they only share one or two songs). The bands accompanying Itzhak Perlman are at their best (they are the best klezmer performers!). I prefer, personally, Andy Statman's clarinet and mandolin (Andy's Ride and Meron Nign/In the Sukke are my favorites); then there are great moments with Brave Old World (Doina Naftule and A Hora mit Branfn are beautiful pieces) and the Klezmatics, of course. The 12 minute finale is an absolute well crafted medley, under Klezmer Conservatory Band's leader, Hankus Netsky. I did'n want it to end.
I don't like at all the women voices of Klezmer Conservatory Band, although the instrumental pieces (like Khosidl) are amazing.
There is not a second in this album which is not top klezmer.

This was a fun C.D........1999-01-16

For people who are into Klezmer music this is the finest C.D.! For Klezmer music lovers, this is a masterpiece.

Average customer rating: Great Buy! Perfect Match Probably the most beautiful musical of all time Beautiful! A good musical

Jane Eyre, the Musical (Original 2000 Broadway Cast) John Caird Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Contemporary Musicals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Little Women The Musical (2005 Original Broadway Cast) The Scarlet Pimpernel: The New Musical Adventure - Original Broadway Cast Recording The Secret Garden (1991 Original Broadway Cast) The Light in the Piazza (2005 Original Broadway Cast) Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000051Y31 Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. The Orphan
2. Children of God
3. Forgiveness
4. The Graveyard
5. Sweet Liberty
6. Secrets of the House
7. Act One: Perfectly Nice
8. Act One: As Good As You
9. Secret Soul
10. Finer Things
11. The Pledge
12. Sirens
13. Things Beyond This Earth
14. Painting Her Portrait
15. In the Light of the Virgin Morning
16. The Gypsy
17. The Proposal
18. Slip of a Girl
19. Sirens (Reprise)
20. Farewell, Good Angel
21. My Maker
22. Rain
23. The Voice Across the Moors
24. Poor Sister
25. Brave Enough for Love

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Here's another to join the parade of page-to-stage musicals inspired by 19th-century fiction. This ambitious adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's haunting classic Jane Eyre for the musical theater seems to be part of a trend represented most famously by Les Misérables. It also reflects the increasing pressure to schedule an original cast recording release as close as possible to a new show's Broadway opening: in this case, in fact, the CD was both recorded and released prior to the show's opening in December 2000 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. But what's most significant for the artistic character of Jane Eyre: The Musical is found in yet another pattern: like a number of his colleagues, composer-lyricist Paul Gordon comes to the project from a pop music industry background (best known for his hit "Friends and Lovers"). And quite a few of the show's numbers benefit from Gordon's catchy craftwork, weaving melodies that are clearly destined to be whistled long past curtain. Yet the effect is sometimes too facile, not diving as deep as we would like into the emotional predicaments of Brontë's characters. You begin to crave a more deftly defined and imagined variety of sound worlds (especially for the darker aspects of Thornfield Hall) than what is hinted at. Gordon doesn't forge any new paths, but his melodic fluency does have its moments of payoff--especially in the moving final duet "Brave Enough for Love," which is also strong enough to stand on its own.

Gordon's predilections as a would-be son of Sondheim are nevertheless clear, and he's telescoped the story into mostly effective lyrics, with some thoughtful juxtapositions of material. Most importantly, he understands that this is more than a Gothic romance, foregrounding the central message of forgiveness that Jane learns as a girl. He attempts to explore the injured sense of self shared by both Jane and Rochester and sets them on a painful, mutual voyage of discovery.

The creative team also includes the veteran duo John Caird (book and direction) and John Napier (scenic design), who have collaborated on such epics as Les Mis and Nicholas Nickleby (not to mention the Las Vegas Siegfried and Roy extravaganza). And the show's creators seem to share a vision geared toward the more operatic end of the spectrum (it was opera composers, after all, who early on claimed 19th-century Gothic fiction for the stage, as in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor), with an actual parody of coloratura in one showstopper ("The Finer Things") given to Blanche Ingram. Fortunately, the two principals have large, richly expressive voices to encompass the large, complicated emotions of these characters. Marla Schaffel singswith unusual beauty and brings dimension to her Jane, while James Barbour (whose resumé includes Beauty and the Beast) is never really threatening as Rochester, but rather a tortured soul who is sweet-voiced even at his most cynical. Mary Stout is a stitch as the blustery Mrs. Fairfax. While the show has already undergone a lengthy evolution from its very first workshops, the viability of its final, fully staged realization has yet to be determined. But this cast recording conveys an authentic sense of the musical's atmosphere and emotional scope. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Great Buy!.......2007-06-08

Not only was this CD super cheap, it also arrived at my house 3 days later!

Perfect Match.......2007-03-16

The music in this album really gave me the feeling of reading the book. I think the songs were well chosen and well written, except of course for the songs sung by Mrs. Fairfax... I could have done without those. Jane and Mr. Rochester's songs carry the story well and they sound lovely. For any musical lover, or romance fan I definitely recommend this album.

Probably the most beautiful musical of all time.......2007-02-16

This is a hidden gem and if you buy it and listen to it, I don't see how you can not love it. I have bought many, many Broadway cast albums but I still am a popster at heart. With all that said, this is a cast album that soars above the crowd.

I bought this several years ago and have listened to it repeatedly since I got it. Why do I love it so much? First of all, the lyrics are full of heart and emotion and tell the story ably. But it is the music and the performances that are truly remarkable here. The melodies are memorable and absolutely exquisite. The orchestration is lush but not sappy. The performances by the two leads are nothing less than stunning.

I never get bored with this wonderful cast album and it is very, very highly recommended.

Beautiful!.......2007-01-28

I listen to this soundtrack all the time and I never get tired of the songs. If Charlotte Bronte story was written as a musical, then this would definitely be it.

A good musical.......2006-07-20

if you like old-fashioned romantic stuff, this one's for you. Some songs are very inspired, the music is,for the most part, quite beautiful, and the story line keeps the essence of the Bronte novel. I heard this right after "Wuthering Heights: the musical", which is quite good, yet this is superior. Give it a try and you might be nicely surprised. I would highly recommend it to the ones who know the novel and to English Literature students: it offers a different and interesting approach to the novel.

Average customer rating: Not the best A sensual and inspiring experience At the Gates of North Africa: Surreality not what i wanted For Tribal Belly dancers

Moroccan Spirit Moroccan Spirit , and The Brave Manufacturer: Higher Octave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Immortal Egypt Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms Spiritual Spiritual Sensual Sensual Suave Suave ASIN: B00005Y1YF Release Date: 2002-02-12

Tracks:

1. Music For 1001 Nights
2. Jilala I - Nocturnal Ritual
3. Jim I Nim
4. Moroccan Soul
5. Moussem Of Regragas
6. Midunya
7. Narcisse Noir
8. Derviche
9. Jilala II - Nocturnal Ritual
10. La Mamounia
11. Moussem Mediouna
12. Music For 1001 Nights - Outro

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The lush Moroccan Spirit emphasizes music's meditative qualities, but this imaginative mix of traditional and modern also works on a less contemplative level. The Brave--the guy behind Sacred Spirit, Indigo Spirit, and B-Tribe--traveled throughout Morocco over a five-year period with a microphone and a tape recorder, capturing the essence of both the Arab and Berber cultures. He then wove these disparate musical threads into a cohesive multicultural musical fabric using unobtrusive electronic beats and studio programming. There's even a bit of electronic groove on some of the more upbeat tracks. "Jim I Nim" and "La Mamounia" crackle with the vitality of traditional Moroccan dance music, but could easily work at hip world-music-friendly nightclubs. Mellow highlights include the somber "Music for 1001 Nights: Outro" and "Moroccan Soul," which is propelled by soulful women singers. The album's not as challenging as the more radical hybrids using North African music, but Moroccan Spirit is far more than mere background noise. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Not the best.......2007-04-08

I was hopeing to get a CD with a bit more upbeat, dance type music but it is more slow, and I thought, rather boring. I tried playing it through a couple times (sometimes after the second or third time a CD will grow on me) but this one just didn't hold my interest enough to want to keep it.

A sensual and inspiring experience.......2007-01-19

The lush sounds of Moroccan Spirit arouse imagination, taking the listener throughout Morocco with The Brave during the five years the artist traveled while recording the esential rhythms of different cultures. The resulting ethnical tapestry woven with electronic music is a wonderful background for reading, talking or just entertaining. Although very smooth, it does not take you to a contemplative level as the name suggests, but it is very relaxing and inspiring, even sensual.

At the Gates of North Africa: Surreality.......2006-11-21

"As in Music, so in Life". I got this nifty little saying from the back of the artcover from this album. How many times have you opened the map and your eyes have crossed North Africa and you wonder what it is like in that part of the world. Morocco stands just on the outside of Europe, the edge of modernity. It is a unique country with a diasporum of history, culture and peoples. The overlay of Arabization can be uncovered and at its roots, Morocco is a country of Berbers with their own rich customs and traditions. For this reason this CD is unique in it has allowed the listener to step into the world of Morocco, to hear the traditional music mix with the electronica/melodies of modern instruments.

"The Brave" is the producer of this beautiful arrangement. This artist was the creator of B-Tribe, a successful and enterprising new age octave in its own right. What this lone person do was spend 5 years traversing the length of Morocco from sea to desert and tape traditional songs and dances from the Teureqs, Moors, Arabs, Berbers and French descent people and like a multi-cast arranged a assortment of quality driven 12 tracks.

Many westerners have their doubts of middle eastern music, but Moroccan Spirit is a album that will dispell all your worries and prejudices. It is a pleasing, pleasant listen incorporating the classic sounds of modern instrumentals with age-old traditions of the small kingdom of Morocco. I am very pleased at purchasing this lovely CD.

not what i wanted.......2006-08-19

I was looking for some fairly authentic sounding music, light, airy music appropriate for cafes etc., what i got was someone goofing around on a synthesizer.

Which i guess is fine, but had i listened carefully to the samples,
I would have steered clear.

For Tribal Belly dancers.......2006-08-19

This is a superb CD for tribal belly dance--my teachers use it and I keep hearing cuts from it in the Pacific Northwest at various dance events.

Average customer rating: Fresh, Exciting Melodic Rock Stellar If you like Mae, you'll like this CD Outstanding Debut for Deas Vail A great album from a great new band

All the Houses Look the Same Deas Vail Manufacturer: Brave New World Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Emo | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Polarity Lost Ocean Everything Starts Where It Ends Twilight Five Score and Seven Years Ago ASIN: B000MTDRE0 Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. Standing...
2. Light As Air
3. Surface
4. Rewind
5. Shoreline
6. A Lover's Charm
7. Follow Sound
8. Anything You Say
9. Shadows And City Lights
10. For Miles To Come
11. Life In These Little Boats
12. This Place Is Painted Red
13. ...Still

Album Description

All The Houses Look The Same is art and pop; it is a scene of lullaby piano and melodic vocal lines painted against a background of indie rock. Deas Vail combines catchy choruses and ethereal guitars to produce a sound that equates to the marriage of Coldplay and Death Cab for Cutie. The instrumentation of this record is beautifully crafted so that it resonates deep within the listener.

Customer Reviews:

Fresh, Exciting Melodic Rock.......2007-07-13

The first song I heard from Deas Vail was a demo of "Anything You Say". It struck me in such a fresh new way. A watershed moment for me. It is my favorite song and favorite album now.

Stellar .......2007-06-20

This independent act has delivered the finest debut of the year so far. The defining element of Deas Vail is the incredible falsetto of classically trained vocalist Wes Blaylock. The album is a great collection of pop rock tunes that are mainly piano driven, but the electric guitars do come out on a few songs. Case in point, "Surface", which is one of the best cuts, and features very cool background instrumentation, as do many other selections on the album. Another outstanding track is "Rewind", which finds Blaylock singing "This is how it feels to break up soundwaves, and fall into a quiet place..." Other standouts are "Anything You Say", "Life In These Little Boats", and "This Place is Painted Red." This quintet is dripping with musical talent, and you won't be disappointed.

If you like Mae, you'll like this CD.......2007-05-26

Deas Vail does not have as much of a rock sound as Mae does, but there are striking similarities between the two groups. I find many tracks quite deep sonically as well as lyrically, the soundscapes and textures are only limited by a less-than stellar recording quality.

I despise the use of "emo" to describe any kind of soft rock where the lead singer sounds like he or she is still in high school. It does a great disservice to these bands that have much deeper lyrics beyond emo favorites such as breakups and how unfair life is.

Outstanding Debut for Deas Vail.......2007-05-17

Deas Vail's cd All the Houses Look the Same is a wonderful beginning for this new band. By being lyrically inventive their work stands out and creates a space for them in the music world. Their sound, piano driven and falsetto laden, is also unique. It takes a little to get used to, but after a few listens this cd feels like home. Those who branch out and give this band a try will be greatly rewarded and encouraged by Deas Vail's new sound and poetic lyrics.

A great album from a great new band.......2007-05-12

I was introduced to Deas Vail by a friend. I am usually somewhat picky about albums I purchase, but I bought this one almost as soon as I heard it. Deas Vail may have a piano driven sound similar to Mae and other groups, but it is uniquely their own, guided by the soaring vocals of lead singer Wes Blaylock. This kid has some amazing vocal chops. All the instrumentation is tight and well done, especially the piano work of Laura Beth Hudson, which is heavily featured on the album. While it is sometimes hard to discern what exactly the lyrics are speaking about, they are nonetheless elegantly poetic. This is a great debut album and I am looking forward to seeing what Deas Vail will produce in the future.

Average customer rating: The return of the best Iron Maiden - The Return Of The Human Air Raid Siren This is why Maiden are the Gods of metal Dickinson & Smith return to the fold, with mixed results Very Majestic And Inspiring!!!!!!

Brave New World Iron Maiden Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music British Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dance of Death Seventh Son of a Seventh Son Somewhere in Time Powerslave Fear of the Dark ASIN: B00004TH7Z Release Date: 2000-05-30

Tracks:

1. The Wicker Man
2. Ghost Of The Navigator
3. Brave New World
4. Blood Brothers
5. The Mercenary
6. Dream Of Mirrors
7. The Fallen Angel
8. The Nomad
9. Out Of The Silent Planet
10. The Thin Line Between Love And Hate

Amazon.com

Iron Maiden are nothing if not consistent. Since 1980's self-titled debut, they've been one of metal's preeminent torchbearers, spewing forth dramatic old-school, Euro-flavored arena-style metal, that to a non-fan might seem akin to Spinal Tap. The band's legion of followers, however, will rejoice at the 67 minutes of archetypal Maiden found on Brave New World. The album reunites their classic-period singer Bruce Dickinson with his longtime band following his self-imposed six-year absence. Also back on board is guitarist Adrian Smith, giving Maiden a scorching three-guitar lineup. Maiden's lyrical scope is as historic and elaborate as ever, their muscular musicality verging on the melodramatic. But that's what Maiden have always been about, and their sound is instantly recognizable on such meaty cuts as "The Mercenary," "The Fallen Angel," and "Ghost of the Navigator." Brave New World's signature time changes, guitar harmonies, and urgent vocals render moot any question as to whether it will spawn Maiden classics to rival the likes of "Run to the Hills" and "Number of the Beast." Bruce is back, and all's right on this Brave New World. --Katherine Turman

Album Description

Brave New World's signature time changes, guitar harmonies, and urgent vocals render moot any question as to whether it will spawn Maiden classics to rival the likes of "Run to the Hills" and "Number of the Beast." Bruce is back, and all's right on this Brave New World. EMI. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

The return of the best.......2007-06-10

This album is the best of the later ones, with 10 epics that are all excellent. Now heres my quick individual reviews, just written to see where the winners are.

1. The Wicker Man: Speedy, but abbout three times as good live. 9/10

2. Ghost of The Navigator: A favourite of mine, full of emotion. 10/10

3. Brave New world: A classic that will stay for at least 15 years i hope. 10/10

4. Blood Brothers: Never managed to get into this track that much. Good lyrics though. 7.5/10

5. The Mercenary: Better than the reviews claimed it to be, this track is one of the most fast-paced. 10/10

6. Dream of Mirrors: This is a good song, but awful live. 7.5/10

7. The Fallen Angel: The worst song, but good anyway. 7/10

8. The Nomad: Legendary and underrated. 9/10

9. Out of the Silent Planet: A good chorus, but some of the song is poor. 8/10

10. The thin line between love and hate: Some very good bits, but too many parts i failed to get into. 7.5/10

Iron Maiden - The Return Of The Human Air Raid Siren.......2007-05-22

Maiden fans the world over were thrilled with the news that the human air raid siren, Bruce Dickenson was returning to the band. In addition, the new millennium version of Iron Maiden would feature a three guitar lineup of Dave Murray, Janick Gers, and Adrian Smith. The possibilities were enough to make any metal fan salivate and the happy news was that the reunion album "Brave New World" lived up to all of the hype. I really love this album and think that it ranks right up with the best of their classic stuff. The band takes a turn toward progressive metal yet still retains the patented Maiden sound. The triple guitar attack is massive in scope and chock full of great harmony solos and leads. The rhythm section of Harris and McBrain are as solid as ever and Dickenson's soaring vocals are the icing on the cake. The lyrics are pure Maiden metal covering subjects that fans of the band will already be familiar. The album starts out really strong with the first three tracks, "The Wicker Man", "Ghost Of The Navigator", and the title track "Brave New World" kicking things off in fine form. The album's two long epics "The Nomad" and "Dream Of Mirrors" are both good, although not quite up there with some of the band's classic longer tunes. The rest of the album is all solid as well. My one minor problem with the disc is that the band has gotten into the habit of repeating the chorus of their songs over and over in some cases. This seemed to have started during the Blaze Bailey years and continues here on a couple of tracks. If find it mildly annoying, but maybe I am just being picky. Overall though, this is a great comeback effort from one of the all time great metal bands.

This is why Maiden are the Gods of metal.......2007-04-05

Who would have thought that after, well basically 25 years (steve Harris started Maiden back in 75)Iron Maiden would still be churrning out killer albums? This is why I love Maiden so much. Unlike Metallica who either A. Sold out or B. became pansies, Maiden has always stayed true to their sound and to their fans, and have always brought quality to their music. About 6 years have passed without the powerful vocals of the air raid siren Bruce Dickinson, and two albums later, the old line up is back and better than ever. Not only is bruce back but dave Murry and Adrian Smith are reunited, and Janick Gers as a third guitarist. Although there isn't a single Iron Maiden album that i didn't like, i feel that some of their newer albums have been lesser than their older classic stuff. Of course that is going to understandably happen. This album i think is their return to premium form, and can be counted as one of their best albums ever. And once again like NOTB and SSOASS is filled with songs that can be placed on the best of album. the only thing its truly missing is a inspiring epic like hallowed or rhyme. thin line between love and hate and the nomad are the albums two epics, and while they are good, are not close to the epics past, although i do love the melodic middle part of nomad.

Maiden to this day are still coming out with new killer albums. they came out with two more since this one, Dance of Death in 2003, and a matter of life and death in 2006. I fell that this is the best of the three albums of the New Maiden line up. I wpuld recommend this album to new metal fans who are new to maiden, along with NOTB i feel this one is a great starter album.

Dickinson & Smith return to the fold, with mixed results.......2007-03-17

In 1999, it was announced that vocalist Bruce Dickinson & guitarist Adrian Smith were returning to Iron Maiden after being gone for six & ten years, respectively. The metal community rejoiced, because the albums that Maiden put out following Smith's departure in 1989 (NO PRAYER FOR THE DYING & FEAR OF THE DARK) were not very good, & the ones they released after Dickinson's left in 1993 (X FACTOR & VIRTUAL XI) were just plain awful. They would retain Adrian Smith's replacement, Janick Gers, which made Maiden a three-guitar band (Dave Murray being the third guitarist). Bruce Dickinson's repalcement, Blaze Bayley, left the band. Maiden would have a new album out in 2000, entitled BRAVE NEW WORLD. There was a great deal of anticipation surrounding it. K-ROCK in New York even played the first single from the album, "The Wicker Man" (yes, believe it or not, you could hear rock music on the radio in New York in 2000). Anyway, the song sounded great & I was stoked to get the new album. I guess I was hoping for an album that was as strong as their self-titled debut or THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST. Let's just say that I was in for a bit of a disappointment when I finally heard BRAVE NEW WORLD.

The album starts off strongly with the aforementioned "The Wicker Man" & "Ghost Of The Navigator." These songs have great guitar riffs & they flow nicely. The album goes downhill from here though. During the years that Blaze Bayley was their singer, Maiden got into the very bad habit of repeating chorus sections in some of their songs over & over & over again. Unfortunately, the band failed to break that habit here. The album's title track is a prime example of this. Another is "The Mercenary," which is a shame because the song has a great verse riff. Listening to Dickinson sing "Show them no fear, show them no fear" repeatedly just gets tiring.

"Blood Brother" is a ballad-like song that just doesn't work. There are two prog-ish sounding tracks here, "Dream Of Mirrors" & "The Nomad." "Dream Of Mirrors" is not very good & has an absolutely jarring intro. "The Nomad" is much better & is one of my favorite songs on the album. Another track that I like is "The Fallen Angel," which is a straight-forward riff-rocker. "Out Of The Silent Planet" is an okay song but nothing great. I guess you say the chorus is kind of catchy. Bruce Dickinson's vocal line in "The Thin Line Between Love & Hate" just sounds awkward. Definitely a song to skip over.

Kevin Shirley produced BRAVE NEW WORLD, & he did a fine job. The guitars come through crisply & clearly as does Steve Harris' bass guitar. Murray, Smith & Gers find room to take solos. Bruce Dickinson's voice sounds very strong. If you've read my reviews of some other Iron Maiden albums, you've probably noticed that I'm not a big fan of drummer Nicko McBrain. While I still believe that Maiden was a better band with Clive Burr on drums, McBrain does a good job on BRAVE NEW WORLD. Unfortunately, Iron Maiden didn't come up with enough good material to match the high production values.

Very Majestic And Inspiring!!!!!!.......2007-02-12

This is Iron Maiden's 12th studio album and the first to feature Adrian Smith since Seventhn Son Of A Seventh Son(The Best Album In The Storied Career Of Iron Maiden).This is also their first album of the new millenium.The album opens up with The Wicker Man a great opener but why did they use guitar riffs from Green Day(They suck),other than that it is a great song.The Ghost Of The Navigator follows with riffs reminiscent of Can I Play With Madness,this song is perfect with a slow intro that builds up to be heavy with a great solo and riffs not reminiscent of Can I Play With Madness.Brave New World is a song full of emotion and power,I almost wanted to start crying when I first heard this song because it is so beautiful.Blood Brothers is another great song with some of the best solos that Adrian Smith has ever played with Iron Maiden, the second solo has got to be the best solo he has ever done considering of what he did on Somewhere In Time with Wasted Years and Stranger In A Strange Land(That Says Alot!!!!!!).The Mercenary is average song but a good one every once in a while.Dream Of Mirrors is the epic of the album alongside another in which I will mention a little later.I think the lyrics of this song are about time travel(My favorite subject).The Fallen Angel is a song that reminds me of something left off Piece Of Mind,with lyrics about the apocolypse(Awesome,I love songs about that subject).The Nomad would have fit perfectly on Powerslave with its sort of Egyptian Sounding Guitar Riffs this one has great solos and riffs,plus a good performance By The Air-Raid Siren.Out Of The Silent Planet is a song that would have fit perfectly on Somewhere In Time,this one is really really good.Great verses and pre-chorus,don't forget about the main chorus as well.Now we have arrived at The Thin Line Between Love And Hate,this one is a real treat to the ears.Count them,I think this song has 5 or 6 guitar solos I forget how many it has.The guitar lick on this one is really good,then Bruce sings"The Thin Liiiiiiiiiiine Between Love And Hate,just a flatout wonderful ending to one of the Greatest Comeback Albums Of All-Time for Bruce and Adrian.I like every album that The Beast has ever released.Up The Irons!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Average customer rating: Rivals Wide-Eyed for Nordeman's Best Brave is the best yet Brave-Nicole Nordeman WOW.....MY NEW FAVORITE CHRISTIAN FEMALE VOCALIST First time Listener loves Nichole's passion for God!

Brave Nichole Nordeman , Jay Joyce - Prodycer , and Brad O'Donnell - Executive Producer Manufacturer: Sparrow ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Woven & Spun Awaken This Mystery Lifesong Wide Eyed ASIN: B0009FGX0M Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

1. Brave
2. What If
3. Someday
4. Real To Me
5. Crimson
6. Hold On
7. Lay It Down
8. No More Chains
9. Gotta Serve Somebody
10. Live
11. We Build

Customer Reviews:

Rivals Wide-Eyed for Nordeman's Best.......2007-06-20

Brave is one of Nichole Nordeman's best songs AND albums. Her music is more refined and has greater depth than many other artists.

Brave is the best yet.......2006-12-15

I bought the CD for the title track which has had a profound influence on me. The other songs on the CD show an incredible depth and spirituality that only come through struggle and perseverance.

Brave-Nicole Nordeman.......2006-10-16

I personally only like one song on this album and that is the first one. The rest of the songs I think are boring. I like the slow pace of the songs but they lack alot of melody and chorus for all the other songs.

WOW.....MY NEW FAVORITE CHRISTIAN FEMALE VOCALIST.......2006-06-12

We sang tonight along with the music of Nichole Nordeman at our church Praise and Worship service. Crying with joy and sadness over the words to "Hold On", it became apparent to me that we never know where,when and how we will find the love of God. I can't wait to order the entire album of "Brave". This young woman not only sings with joy, but tells us the truth about a grace we cannot afford to reject!!!!! We all want to lead a whole and everlasting life.

First time Listener loves Nichole's passion for God!.......2006-06-12

I'm 39, have only heard Nichole Nordeman ONCE and that was months ago on a music choice digital cable channel I believe. I have listened to mostly secular music with some christian pop/rock/r&b etc mixed in on a regular basis but very recently that has CHANGED! Now it's overwhelmingly christian music and some secular music. With that happening my life I have found Nichole Nordeman by checking out a christian album thread on a website and decided to check out her samples on amazon!

I listen to Woven and Spun enjoying alot of what I heard but THIS album Brave is fantastic!! I absolutely love her remake of "Gotta Serve somebody" and don't find the techno style of it in the least bit "dumb" like some reviewer did. In fact the techno feel of it makes me LOVE IT that much more! It's different and more contemporary then her last album. I also enjoy "No more Chains" and think the chorus is very moving! "Doxology" is awesome as is "Hold On".

I listen to DC Talk, Plumb, Kirk Franklin, Demon Hunter, Kutless so my tastes vary and I recommend Nichole's cd to ANYONE of ANY age who just likes good music especially music with God in the songs! Please don't let the bad reviews get in your way either, check out her cd for yourself!

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1. Can't Live Without Your Love: Greatest Hits
2. Circuit Boy Vol. 3
3. DJ-Kicks: The Black Edition
4. Drew's Famous Hollywood
5. Eight Ears
6. Electropolis
7. Elemental
8. ESL Soundtracks: Modular Systems [Soundtrack]
9. Eternal Voices [Import]
10. Everywhere [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

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Chanson et Danses

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Dakota, Pt. 2 [CD-single] [Import]

Death on the Road [Import]

Early Cooke Duet

Car Button Cloth

Codigo Postal [Import]

Dido & Aeneas / Dawson, Joshua, Finlay, Kiehr, Bickley, Visse, Blaze; Jacobs

Hot Buttered Rhythm

Chinese Piano Music

Dark Trance, Vol. 3 [Enhanced] [Import]

UNLV

Asian Games