Maid of Gold

1. Table of Context

2. Maid of Gold

3. Things Told

4. Paper, Boxcutter, Rock

5. Postcards

6. Duppies

7. Cracktivity

8. Revisit

9. Herd Whispers

10. Rookie Card

11. Worried. Look

12. Laurels Canyon

13. Pitch. Control

14. Surgery

15. Verify

16. When I Was Your Age

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Maid of Gold is a barrage of breakneck drums, dark samples, pulsing bass and destabilizing electronics and may very well be the most accomplished instrumental release in the Mush catalog. For fans of the Thrill Jockey label. All songs by Sixtoo and Stigg of the Dump. Mush 2003.

Tracks:

La Guerre
This Sweet And Merry Month Of May
Come Sirrah Jack Hol
Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone
Contrappunto Bestiale Alla Mente
Valle, Che De Lamenti Miei
Pastime With Good Company
Downderry Down
A Little Pretty Bonny Lass
Weep No More Thou Sorry Boy
Shoot, False Love
Exultate Deo
Jesus Dulcis Memoria
Nigra Sum
La Belle Margarite Dit 'Clemens Non Papa'
Baisez-Moi
Petite Camusette
Mon Cuer En Vous
Au Joly Jeu
I Laid Me Down To Slumber, Op.30 No.1
Little Thora, Op.30 No.3
Kwallin's Halling, Op.30 No.4
When I Take A Stroll, Op.30 No.6
Billy Boy
Puppet On A String
One Day
The Mermaid

Tracks:

No.1 Ilhubo (Chant)
No.2 Mambabo! (Wow)!
No.3 Lala Mntwana (Berceuse)
No.4 Uhambo Ngesitimela (Voyage En Train)
No.5 Egoli (Johannesburg)
No.6 Umdanso Wasegoli (Jo' Burg Dance)
Pavane, Op.50
La-Bas Dans Le Limousin
The Slow Train
Resonet In Laudibus
Short People
Short People
Humpty Dumpty
Chi Chilichi?
The Oak And The Ash
Now Is The Month Of Maying
Veronika, Der Lenz Ist Da
My Spirit Sang All Day
You Are The New Day
Romance
Greens
When Pa Was Courtin' Ma
Dayton Ohio
Marry, A Woman Uglier Than You
I'm Train
After The Gold Rush
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
King's Singers Rag

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4.5 Stars - Sixtoo and Stigg of The Dump
Not trance, but good, hard-hitting downtempo
Great background trance

Maid of Gold
Villain Accelerate
Manufacturer: Mush
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000A1HRZ
Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

Table of Context
Maid of Gold
Things Told
Paper, Boxcutter, Rock
Postcards
Duppies
Cracktivity
Revisit
Herd Whispers
Rookie Card
Worried. Look
Laurels Canyon
Pitch Control
Surgery
Verify
When I Was Your Age

Album Description

Maid of Gold is a barrage of breakneck drums, dark samples, pulsing bass and destabilizing electronics and may very well be the most accomplished instrumental release in the Mush catalog. For fans of the Thrill Jockey label. All songs by Sixtoo and Stigg of the Dump. Mush 2003.

Customer Reviews:

4.5 Stars - Sixtoo and Stigg of The Dump.......2005-02-26

I'm not sure if Maid of Gold shares many commonalities with Music by Cavelight by Blockhead, but is original in its own right..and in some instances quite a departure from other instrumental hip-hop albums I own. The drums have Sixtoo's flair to them, and the album also feature his accompanying band who assisted the production on Chewing On Glass and Other Miracle Cures. The odd arrangement of instruments really complement the eccentric mood that seems to permeate the album.

It is indeed difficult to classify or articulate the feel of Maid Of Gold, which is why I feel that Sixtoo took the same musical approach to Chewing On glass... The songs are downtempo but rich in places, and indeed the strongest track is the symphonic "when i was your age".

A lot of people I know were not impressed by this album, and found it to be lacking. But like so many other hip-hop instrumental albums, the effect of Maid of Gold really sinks in after a few spins, and is solid. Fans should also be on the lookout for Stigg's debut on Endemik Records set for release sometime in 05.

Not trance, but good, hard-hitting downtempo.......2004-12-16

I honestly really don't know much about the music that I listen to. I don't know what the correct genre is, I don't know if the songs are made with live instruments, and I don't know what words should be used to describe how the music sounds. All I know is that it sounds great to me. Maid of Gold is a great album. The album I could best compare it to is Music by Cavelight, by Blockhead. Every track is very mellow, hard-bass-hitting, and full of interesting sounds from seemingly-live instruments. This is not an album that makes you want to dance; although some tracks will make your head bob. It's great for background music, it's not repetitive, and all of the tracks are unique. The bass is strong, the beats are varied and the tracks were produced well. When first listening to the album, I never heard one track that was too weird or annoying to the extent that it made me want to skip to the next. I give this album 4 stars for originality, good production, great samples, and good solid beats. Because I already clicked the 5th star, I'm stuck with it I guess, but it's still worth checking out. There are no lyrics; the whole album is like instrumental hip-hop. Related albums include Blockhead - Music by Cavelight, Abstrackt Keal Agram - Self-Titled, and The Opus - Breathing Lessons.

Great background trance.......2003-10-19

I got this cd from my friend who is a DJ and was given the cd from the record company. He gets dozens of cds this way every week, and they usually all stink. Villain Accelerate, however, offers some pretty interesting sounds. Tracks flow seamlessly from one to the next, and there really aren't any standout singles. In fact, when i listen to this cd, i rarely think about the music. That's not a bad thing. Villain Accelerate has successfully done what they set out to do: create interesting ambient background trance.

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The Great Voices of the Century, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Rajon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Czech | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0007KUIU0
Release Date: 2005-02-14

Tracks:

Stars Were Brightly Shining (From "Tosca")
Come In The Gondola (From "Night In Venice")
Because
Open Road (From "The Gypsy Baron")
Merry Widow Waltz
Count Your Blessings
All Through The Night
Maidens Of Cadiz
Tristesse
If You Were The Only Girl In The World
Silver Threads Among The Gold
Deep In My Heart, Dear (From "The Student Prince")
Songs My Mother Taught Me
Torna A Surriento
Over The Rainbow (From "The Wizard Of Oz")
Parted
Bachelor Gay (From "Maid Of The Mountains")
Trottin To The Fair
White Wings
Lost Chord
Creed
Drinking Song (From "Merry Wives Of Windsor"
De Glory Road
Ol Man River (From "Showboat")
Changing Of The Guard
Blue Danube
Huguette (From "Vagabond King")
If I Were A Blackbird
ILl Sing A Song Of Love To You
Intermezzo
Panis Angelicus
Berceuse De "Jocelyn"
WeLl Gather Lilacs (From "Perchance To Dream")
Holy City
O For The Wings Of A Dove
Goodnight (From "Cousin From Nowhere")
Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
ChElla Mi Creda Libero ( From "Girl Of The Golden West")
Loves Old Sweet Song
Last Rose Of Summer
River Stay Way From My Door
OSilver Moon (From "Russalka")
La Marseillaise
Nessun Dorma (From "Turandot")
Who Tied The Knot (From "Gypsy Baron")
They Call Me Mimi (From "La Boheme")
Rosary
Song Of India (From "Sadko")
Serenade
My Heart & I (From "Old Chelsea")
Smilin Through
Sanctuary Of The Heart
Vilia (From "Merry Widow")
ILl Take You Home Again, Kathleen
I Love You Truly
Road To The Isles
Eriskay Love Lilt
Vivere
Old Father Thames
Tales From The Vienna Woods
Oriental Prayer (From "Lakme")
My Song Goes Round The World
I Love Thee
On The Road To Mandalay
Wiegenlied (Cradle Song)

Album Description

3 CD set from the Rajon 'Great Series'. 66 tracks. 2005.

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The lost art of the Wagnerian Heldenbariton

Friedrich Schorr Sings Wagner

Manufacturer: Preiser Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000023PV
Release Date: 1995-06-20

Tracks:

Der Fliegende Hollander: Die Frist Ist Um
Der Fliegende Hollander: Wie Aus Der Ferne
Tannhauser: Als Du In Kuhnem Sange Uns Bestrittest
Tannhauser: Blick' Ich Umher In Diesem Edlen Kreise
Tannhauser: O Due Mein Holder Abendstern
Das Rheingold: Abendlich Strahlt Der Sonne Auge - Friedrich Schorr/Genia Guszalewicz/Waldemar Henke
Die Walkure: Nun Zaume Dein Ross, Reisige Maid - Friedrich Schorr/Frida Leider
Die Walkure: O Heilige Schmach - Friedrich Schorr/Frida Leider
Die Walkure: Wo Ist Brunnhild', Wo Die Verbrecherin? - Friedrich Schorr/Frida Leider
Die Walkure: Du Zeugtest Ein Edles Geschlecht - Friedrich Schorr/Frida Leider
Die Walkure: Leb' Wohl, Du Kuhnes, Herrliches Kind

Tracks:

Gotterdammerung: Hast Du, Gunther, Ein Weib? - Friedrich Schorr/Lauritz Melchior/Liselotte Topas/Rudolf Watzke
Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Was Duftet Doch Der Flieder
Gut'n Abend, Meister - Friedrich Schorr/Gota Ljungberg
Jerum! Jerum!
Wahn! Wahn! Uberall Wahn!
Gruss' Gott, Mein Junker! - Friedrich Schorr/Rudolf Laubenthal
Abenlich Gluhend In Himmlischer Glut - Friedrich Schorr/Lauritz Melchior
Sieh', Ev'chen! Dacht' Ich Doch, Wo Sie Blieb'! - Friedrich Schorr/Elisabeth Rethberg
Hat Man Mit Dem Schuhwerk Nicht Seine Not! - Friedrich Schorr/Elisabeth Rethberg
Aha! Da Streicht Die Lene Schon Um's Haus
Selig Wie Die Sonne Meines Gluckes Lacht - Friedrich Schorr/Elisabeth Schumann/Lauritz Melchior/Gladys Parr/Ben Williams
Euch Macht Ihr's Leicht
Verachtet Mir Die Meister Nicht

Customer Reviews:

The lost art of the Wagnerian Heldenbariton.......2001-12-16

Friedrich Schorr (1888-1953) was the greatest Wagnerian bass-baritone of the "golden age" of Wagner singing in the inter-war years of the Twenties and Thirties which included Melchior, Leider, Lehmann, Rethberg, and Flagstad. Many good judges consider him the greatest Wagnerian bass-baritone of the twentieth century--his only competition comes from the much earlier Emil Fisher (1838-1914) and perhaps from his contemporary Rudolf Bockelmann (1892-1958). Born in Hungary, he studied in Vienna and Brno, made his debut in Graz as the Die Walkure Wotan in 1912 to great success, earning the novice singer a four-year contract. Then he sang in Prague (1916), Cologne (1918-1923), and the Berlin State Opera (1923-32). He visited New York in 1923 and was engaged by the Metropolitan (debut there in Tannhauser in 1924), where he sang for twenty seasons, most often the great Wagner roles, in which he had no peer; he was especially esteemed for his Dutchman, Hans Sachs, and Wotan. He also appeared frequently at Covent Garden (1924-1933), at Bayreuth (where he was the regular Wotan from 1925-1931), at the Vienna State Opera (1923 and 1929-1936), and in San Francisco (1931-1938). He moved to the U. S. permanently after the rise of the Nazis. Since he retired from the Met in 1943, there has been no one to take his place.

The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia, ed. David Hamilton, says of him: "Without question the greatest Wagnerian bass-baritone of his time, Schorr was equally impressive in Wotan's scornful rages and Sachs's tenderness; his noble, smooth, resonant voice functioned well at all dynamic levels, and his diction was precise, authoritative, and finely colored. Extensive passages from his major roles are well preserved on recordings."

Indeed they are, and we have the best of them here. This marvelous two-CD all-Wagner collection, released in 1994 and containing almost two and a half hours of music (over 73 minutes on each CD), is a feast of exemplary Wagner bass-baritone singing, probably the best ever put on record. The processing and annotation are first-rate, as is typical of the estimable Austrian label Preiser, which with its fine "Lebendige Vergangenheit" ("Living Past") series has done much to preserve and make available the legacy of great singers of the past. The recordings here (1927 to 1931) are all HMV and Victor studio electrical recordings and all represent Schorr in his prime; all are object lessons in how these Wagner roles should be sung. Schorr's Dutchman (Der fliegende Hollander), Wolfram (Tannhauser), and Gunther (Gotterdammerung) are all represented, but the lion's share of the space here goes appropriately to Wotan (Das Rheingold, DieWalkure) and Hans Sachs (Die Meistersinger), his two greatest roles.

Some think of Wagner singing as primarily loud, strenuous, and declamatory, and there have been Wagner singers who have fostered this impression. But the greatest Wagner singers give the lie to this notion, and this is nowhere better exemplified than in the singing of Schorr: he has the power for the climaxes and can declaim with authority, but what impresses most is the smoothness of his legato, the mellifluous ease and naturalness of his vocal production throughout his range and at varying dynamic levels, the absence of strain in his singing. He makes it sound as natural and easy as opening his mouth. His singing is wonderfully expressive, but he makes all his dramatic points by purely vocal means. "O du mein holder Abendstern" from Tannhauser is as close to a traditional Italian aria as Wagner's operas provide, and Schorr's caressing performance of it is as close as Wagnerian singing comes to bel canto. Collateral benefits in this set include some other superb Wagnerians: the great Frida Leider in several selections from Die Walkure (including her thrilling Brunnhilde's Battle Cry), Lauritz Melchior, Elisabeth Rethberg, and a stunningly beautiful Die Meistersinger quintet in which the hauntingly lovely singing of Elisabeth Schumann (she sings with instrumental precision and control) floats magically above the other voices.

Tracks:

Belle Dame Sans Merci
8 Songs from the Spanish Gypsy, Op.1: No.1, Blue W
8 Songs from the Spanish Gypsy, Op.1: No.2, Day Is
8 Songs from the Spanish Gypsy, Op.1: No.3, Sweet
8 Songs from the Spanish Gypsy, Op.1: No.4, Spring
8 Songs from the Spanish Gypsy, Op.1: No.5, Came a
8 Songs from the Spanish Gypsy, Op.1: No.6, The Wo
8 Songs from the Spanish Gypsy, Op.1: No.7, Bright
8 Songs from the Spanish Gypsy, Op.1: No.8, The Ra
Songs (6) For Voice & Piano, Op. 4, No.1, "Sterne
Songs (6) For Voice & Piano, Op. 4, No. 3, "Dass D
8 Heine Songs, Op.4, No.4, Fr
Songs (6) For Voice & Piano, Op. 4, No. 6, Der SCH
8 Heine Songs, Op.7, No.1, Ich Lieb' Eine Blume
Songs (6) For Voice & Piano, Op. 7, No. 2, "Wie De
Songs (6) For Voice & Piano, Op. 7, No. 5, "Ich Ha
Songs (6) For Voice & Piano, Op. 7, No. 6, Schlumm
50 Songs of Old Ireland: My Love's an Arbutus
50 Songs of Old Ireland: The Little Red Lark
Songs of Erin, Op.76: Trottin' to the Fair
Tomb
Heraclitus, Op.110/4
Glens of Antrim, Op.174: Denny's Daughter
Glens of Antrim, Op.174: The Sailor Man
Glens of Antrim, Op.174: Lookin' Back
Glens of Antrim, Op.174: At Sea
Glens of Antrim, Op.174: I Mind the Day
Glens of Antrim, Op.174: The Boy from Ballytea
Sheaf of Songs from Leinster, Op.140: No.3, A So
Sheaf of Songs from Leinster, Op.140: No.5
Sheaf of Songs from Leinster, Op.140: No.6, Iris

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Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 3

Manufacturer: Myto Records Italy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Flagstad, Kirsten | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000061D7
Release Date: 2000-09-09

Tracks:

Die Walkure, Act 3: Hojotoho! Hojotoho! - Chor Della Royal Opera Covent Garden/Wilhelm Furtwangler
Die Walkure, Act 3: Zu Ortlindes Stute Stell Deinen Hengst: - Chor Della Royal Opera Covent Garden/Wilhelm Furtwangler
Die Walkure, Act 3: Schutz Mich Und Helft In Hochser Not! - Kirsten Flafgstad
Die Walkure, Act 3: Nicht Sehre Dich Sorge Um Mich: - Maria Muller/Kirsten Flafgstad
Die Walkure, Act 3: O Herstes Wunder! Herrliche Maid! - Kirsten Flafgstad
Die Walkure, Act 3: Wo Ist Brunnhild, - Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: Heir Bin Ich, Vater: - Kirsten Flafgstad/Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: Hortet Ihr Nicht, Was Ich Verhangt? - Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: War Es So Schmahlich, - Kirsten Flafgstad/Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: Nicht Weise Bin Ich, - Kirsten Flafgstad/Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: So Tatest Du, Was So Gern - Rudolf Bockelmann/Kirsten Flafgstad
Die Walkure, Act 3: Woh! Taugte Dir Nicht Die Torge Maid, - Kirsten Flafgstad/Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: Nicht Streb, O Maid, - Kirsten Flafgstad/Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: Leb Wohl, Du Kuhnes, Herrliches Kind - Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: Der Augen Leuchtendes Paar - Rudolf Bockelmann
Die Walkure, Act 3: Loge, Hor! Lausche Hieher! - Rudolf Bockelmann
Bonus Trk: Das Rheingold: Abendlich Strahlt Der Sonne Auge - Rudolf Bockelmann
Bonus Trk: Tannhauser: Blick Ich Unher In Diesem Edlen Kreis - Rudolf Bockelmann
Bonus Trk: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg: Verachtet Mir Die Meister Nicht - Rudolf Bockelmann

Vienna State Opera Live Volume 9 - Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen Highlights (1933-1937)(Koch)(2 CD Box Set)

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Vienna State Opera Live Volume 9 - Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen Highlights (1933-1937)(Koch)(2 CD Box Set)

Manufacturer: Koch Schwann
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000001SUW
Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

Das Rheingold; Scene 1: 'Auf aus der Traume...' - Jaro Prohaska, Nikolaus Zec, Herbert Alsen, Anny Konetzni
Das Rheingold; Scene 1: 'Wolltest du Frau in der...' - Jaro Prohaska, Nikolaus Zec, Herbert Alsen, Anny Konetzni
Das Rheingold; Scene 1: '...fliehe seit deinen Frieden...' - Jaro Prohaska, Nikolaus Zec, Herbert Alsen, Anny Konetzni
Die Walkure: Prelude
Die Walkure; Act 1: '...des Muden Last machte...'
Die Walkure; Act 1: 'Fort aus dem Saal!...'
Die Walkure; Act 1: 'Walse! Walse! Wo ist...'
Die Walkure; Act 1: '(Eine Waffe lamich...'
Die Walkure; Act 1: 'O lain Nahe...'
Die Walkure; Act 1: 'Siegmend hei ich...'
Die Walkure; Act 2: '(Wann ward es erlebt)...'
Die Walkure; Act 2: 'Laich's verlauten...'
Die Walkure; Act 2: 'Ruhe nun aus, rede...'
Die Walkure; Act 2: 'So jung und schon...'
Die Walkure; Act 2: 'Drohst du mit...'
Die Walkure; Act 3: 'Lebe, o Weib...'
Die Walkure; Act 3: '...der Mann dann fange...'
Die Walkure; Act 3: '...der Gott!...'
Die Walkure; Act 3: '...von dir...'
Die Walkure; Act 3: 'Wer meines Speeres...'

Tracks:

Siegfried; Act 1: 'Hoiho! Hau ein!...' - Richard Schubert, Gertrude Kappel, Erich Zimmermann
Siegfried; Act 1: 'Doch weh mir Armen...' - Richard Schubert, Gertrude Kappel, Erich Zimmermann
Siegfried; Act 1: '...den der Bruder...' - Richard Schubert, Gertrude Kappel, Erich Zimmermann
Siegfried; Act 3: 'Heil dir, Sonne!...' - Richard Schubert, Gertrude Kappel, Erich Zimmermann
Siegfried; Act 3: '...wie ich je dich...' - Richard Schubert, Gertrude Kappel, Erich Zimmermann
Gotterdammerung: Prelude; 'Welch' Licht...' - Gertrude Kappel, Josef Kalenberg, Emil Schipper, Wanda Achsel, Rosette Anday
Gotterdammerung; Act 1: 'Wei du, wie...' - Gertrude Kappel, Josef Kalenberg, Emil Schipper, Wanda Achsel, Rosette Anday
Gotterdammerung; Act 1: Siegfrieds Rheinfahrt - Gertrude Kappel, Josef Kalenberg, Emil Schipper, Wanda Achsel, Rosette Anday
Gotterdammerung; Act 1: 'Mehr als Walhalls...' - Gertrude Kappel, Josef Kalenberg, Emil Schipper, Wanda Achsel, Rosette Anday
Gotterdammerung; Act 3: Trauermarsche... - Gertrude Kappel, Josef Kalenberg, Emil Schipper, Wanda Achsel, Rosette Anday
Gotterdammerung; Act 3: '(Des Alben Erbe) fordert...' - Gertrude Kappel, Josef Kalenberg, Emil Schipper, Wanda Achsel, Rosette Anday
Gotterdammerung; Act 3: 'Starke Scheite schichtet...' - Gertrude Kappel, Josef Kalenberg, Emil Schipper, Wanda Achsel, Rosette Anday

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The Flag Series-Austria

Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000002SOR
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

On The Beautiful Blue Danube - Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
Morning, Noon And Night In Vienna - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Symphony No. 5 (Menuetto & Trio) - Berlin Philharmonic
Symphony No. 1 In D - London Philharmonic Orchestra
Tales From The Vienna Woods - Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
Viennese Jubilee Overture - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Symphony No. 94 (Surprise) (Menuetto: Allegro...) - English Chamber Orchestra
Symphony No. 29 (Allegro Con Spirito) - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
Vienna Life - Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra
Gold And Silver - Johann Strauss Orchestra Of Vienna
Symphony No. 1 (Scherzo) (Schnell) - Dresden State Orchestra

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Maid of Gold
Villain Accelerate
Manufacturer: Mush
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000A1HRY
Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

Table of Context
Maid of Gold
Things Told
Paper, Boxcutter, Rock
Postcards
Duppies
Cracktivity
Revisit
Herd Whispers
Rookie Card
Worried. Look
Laurels Canyon
Pitch Control
Surgery
Verify
When I Was Your Age

Julia Culp: The Complete Victor and Electrola Recordings, 1914-26

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A lovely introduction to a lovely lady
A lovely introduction to a lovely lady

Julia Culp: The Complete Victor and Electrola Recordings, 1914-26

Manufacturer: Romophone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Nonets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004SDCS
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Customer Reviews:

A lovely introduction to a lovely lady.......2000-04-13

Dutch born, Julia Culp was a noted Lieder singer who died in 1970 at age 90. Like so many of her time, she left a good deal of her legacy on the acoustic and the later electric 78s that were state of the art then. Romophone has gathered 41 of her Victor recordings made between 1914 and 1924 and 6 of her Berlin Electrola offerings into a 2-CD set titled simply (81035-2) and added it to their fine collection of similar sets such as the ones by Nellie Melba, Lotte Lehmann, and Leonard Warren which I have reviewed in my columns.

Here we have 20 selections in German, 2 in Dutch, 4 in French and the rest in English--ranging from Brahms Lieder to a Romberg show song and some French opera. Seldom have I heard a more relaxing program; but alas I do not use that adjective in an altogether complimentary sense. Her contralto (some claim it to be mezzo) is lovely but seldom exciting. (The press release calls her style "intimate.") For example, her seduction song "Mon coeur" from the Saint-Saens opera is so lovingly and seamlessly sung that it is devoid of all drama. Now I know that many singers treat concert numbers in that way, but their doing so does not make it an acceptable practice.

It is good to hear such old time favorites as "Silver threads among the gold" and even "All through the night," but one could wish for a little more emotional involvement. All right, so Culp is not Callas or Bartoli! And others may very well not find her as dramatically wanting as I do. On the whole, I will indeed play selections from this set many times in the future; but I will go to other singers for more excitement.

A lovely introduction to a lovely lady.......2000-04-13

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