Private

Muzik
"Dark, cinematic, oozing with soul...Speedometer prove that DJ Krush and Satoshi Tomiie are not the only artists holding the torch for Japanese electronic music."

Product Description
Japan's SPEEDOMETER come correct with a lush, cinematic take on downtempo with their debut US release, Private. Japanese acts such as DJ Krush, Boom Boom Satellites and Satoshi Tomiie are currently making inroads into what has traditionally been a Euro/American centered form of music, and SPEEDOMETER looks to be next in line. The cinematic musicality of Private will undoubtedly draw comparisons to Western acts such as Zero 7, yet there is no denying the dark, soulful and textured feel that has become the signature of forward thinking Japanese electronic acts.

Private,Speedometer,Lakeshore Records,Dance Music,Downtempo,Electronic,Pop,Trip-Hop

Average customer rating: Great vocal warmup, especially of breath control, with unique syllabic exercises! Enjoyment great service Good tool GREAT INVESTMENT

Voice Lessons To Go Volume 1: Vocalize and Breath Ariella Vaccarino Manufacturer: SheSingsOut ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Instructional | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Voice Lessons To Go Volume 2: Do Re Mi Ear and Pitch Training Singing for Dummies Set Your Voice Free: How To Get The Singing Or Speaking Voice You Want Singing Coach Unlimited Vocal Technique - A Guide to Finding Your Real Voice: Book with Two CDs (Essential Concepts) ASIN: B000297VQA Release Date: 2004-01-15

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Posture
3. Vocal Exercises- #1 Ma , 5 notes separate
4. #2 Ma, 5 notes smooth
5. #3 123454321
6. #4 Ma up 5 down 5
7. #5 We up 5 down 5
8. #6 1 3 5 3 1
9. #7 We (13531)
10. #8 tweet
11. #9 hmm down 5
12. #10 hmm up 5 down 5
13. #11 hmm octave jump
14. #12 Br down 5
15. #13 Br up 5 down 5
16. #14 Br 1 3 5 8 5 3 1
17. #15 hweet 1 3 5 8 5 3 1
18. #16 hweet down 5
19. #17 hweet add 1 3 5 8 5 3 1
20. #18 hweet add more
21. #19 wu same as #18
22. #20 Ma Me Mi each 5 down
23. #21 Ma Me Mi Mo Moo
24. #22 Hweet down 5 staccato
25. #23 ha hi ho each down 5 staccato
26. Words of encouragement!
27. Introduction to Breathing
28. Dizziness- listen to this one!
29. Breathing Exercises #1 Surprise breath
30. #2 Surprise breath silent
31. #3 Sip
32. #4 Sipping Staccato
33. #5 pf 1x
34. #6 pf 2x
35. #8 pf 3x
36. #9 pf 5x
37. #10 Candle
38. #11 dog pant he
39. #12 dog pant ha
40. #13 dog pant he ha
41. #14 Long Sips

Album Description

Voice Lessons To Go! Volume 1 Vocalize and Breath

Voice Lessons To Go! is a great way to get going on your singing voice. Whether just beginning or as an addition to the work you have done. Now there is no excuse not to practice and improve because this CD makes it so convenient and easy.

Vocalize and Breath is the first CD of the Voice Lessons To Go! series. It consists of a half hour of vocal warms ups, then fantastic breathing exercises, and finally excellent advice on posture and training. You will be guided through the exercises with vocal examples and piano accompaniment by Ariella Vaccarino an excellent experienced voice teacher and professional singer from Los Angeles. Ariella's explanations are clear and easy to follow.

Developing your singing voice no longer has to be just for people trying to make a career with their voice, or those with disposable income who can afford private lessons. The weekly price for voice lessons averages $45-150 an hour depending on your city.

Who is this CD for?

Singers, Actors, Dancers- This is an inexpensive way for the struggling artist to get and keep their voices in shape.

Teenagers - Whether you are watching American Idol with pangs of desire to be on there, sing loudly along with your favorite pop stars, are trying out for the school musical, or dreaming of singing at the MET some day.

People who struggling singing- There are those out there who feel, (it could be true or not) that they can't sing and are embarassed when they have to be heard by others. This is an excellent private way to improve your singing with out having to deal with embarassment or shyness. This CD will increase your abilities and confidence.

Adults- Always singing in your car, shower, or doing Karaoke? -but just are not willing or able to shower yourself with private lessons yet.

Customer Reviews:

Great vocal warmup, especially of breath control, with unique syllabic exercises!.......2007-06-17

I am a piano teacher who also teaches voice, and this CD has been a lifesaver for me, it has helped improve problems with my voice students that
common popular exercises have failed to achieve. The breath control exercises especially have been an enormous help, and my students find them
not only challenging but fun as well. The warmup exercises are a little unique, bringing in tweet, hweet, and unique ways to improve sound production with exercises that combine air production with compression against the lips and teeth. The exercises as a whole help students with the lower register as well as the upper, and effectively improve power without yelling. A great program, I highly recommend!

Enjoyment.......2007-05-20

I haven't had the opportunity to review it for myself. However, my niece in california was so excited to receive this. She said she's enjoying it. She's working on her vocals daily.

great service.......2007-05-13

Came really quickly and just in time! I needed some help warming up for an early morning service I had to sing for and I was hoarse. this really helped.

Good tool.......2007-05-12

I find this material very useful. The teacher makes it feel like you are in actual face to face voice lessons. Technically acceptable.

GREAT INVESTMENT.......2007-03-09

IT COVERS THE BASICS AND THAT'S PERFECT FOR ME. IF YOU ARE MORE ADVANCED AND HAVE HAD PRIOR VOICE LESSONS YOU MAY FIND THIS TO BE TOO SIMPLE TECHNIQUES. I ENJOYED FOLLOWING THE EXERCISES AND REPATING THEM. I WILL DEFINATELY BUY THE NEXT VOLUME. [...]

Average customer rating: Not what I expected Private Investigations Review Supreme Skills Private Investigations, a new best-of from Mark Knopfler Best Dire Straits collection so far.

Private Investigations: The Best of Dire Straits & Mark Knopfler Dire Straits , and Mark Knopfler Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: All the Roadrunning Shangri-La One Take Radio Sessions Sailing to Philadelphia Golden Heart ASIN: B000BI0WOA Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

1. Telegraph Road
2. Sultans of Swing
3. Love Over Gold
4. Romeo and Juliet
5. Tunnel of Love-Intro: Carousel Walz
6. Private Investigations (album version)
7. So Far Away (full version)
8. Money for Nothing (album version)
9. Brothers in Arms (album version)
10. Walk of Life, Your Latest Trick (edit)
11. Calling Elvis (album version)
12. On Every Street (album version)
13. Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero
14. Darling Pretty
15. Long Road
16. Why Aye Man (radio edit)
17. Sailing to Philadelphia
18. What It Is
19. Trawlerman's Song
20. Boom Like That
21. All the Roadrunning

Album Description

For the first time, a compilation brings together the best of one of rock's most admired bands, Dire Straits, and the best of its leader, guitarist-singer-songwriter Mark Knopfler. Private Investigations: Best of Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler, a double CD, spans their entire careers.

Customer Reviews:

Not what I expected.......2007-06-14

I wish that i had sampled more of the songs - too much Mark, and not enough Dire

Private Investigations Review.......2007-05-14

This is an excellent 2 disc set for long time Dire Straits fans, and those who are new to Mark Knopfler's music. The first song is "Telegraph Road", which is best enjoyed driving down a long lonesome highway. I find myself skipping around a bit after that, trying to follow the orginal sequence of songs in the albums that are represented. Good tunes, and most excellent road music!

Supreme Skills.......2007-05-07

This anthology from one of the most talented bands I have had the pleasure to listen to is exactly that - a true pleasure. I am a big fan of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits and his particular take on music is one that touches my soul. If I want to chill out after a long hard day I take a long dose of this album with my best headphones and my favourite chair and just kick back. It has to date not let me down once. Buy it and enjoy.

Private Investigations, a new best-of from Mark Knopfler.......2007-04-10

This is more of a Dire Straits collection than a Mark Knopfler CD, but who cares. MK always remained true to the DS sound, even with the latter day country tunes. A nice CD for any DS and/or MK fan.

Best Dire Straits collection so far........2007-03-04

The recent "Private Investigations" ups the ante for Dire Starits Best of Collections two reasons. First and foremost, on this 2-disc collection, the Dire Straits songs are included in their full length versions (edited versions were on the "Sulatns Of Swing" set for "Money For Nothing" among others), and the live cuts - especially "Love Over Gold" - are replaced with their studio versions. Since Dire Straits were always a product of studio perfections and the belief that great things last longer than 4 minutes, losing almost half of "Money For Nothing" just isn't acceptable. On "Private Investigations," MfN, as well as all 15 minutes of "Telegraph Road" etc, are back as they should be.

Secondly, the "Private Investigations" set has its second disc devoted to the best of Mark Knopfler's solo career. Since that was madly uneven, it beats his spotty solo albums. Here, "Local Hero" is the only changed over to its album version. Great songs like "Boom Like That" or "Sailing To Philadelphia" are as good as his best Dire Straits work, and a track from his duets album with Emmylou Harris is included. All are really worth hearing.

While I have long been a fan of Dire Straits ("Love Over Gold" and "Brothers In Arms" were the two CD's I often used to show off - gawd I'm Getting Old - my brand new CD player and its spanking new technology), "Private Investigations" leaves off "Heavy Fuel" and the goofy "Twisting By The Pool." (That was the first time Knopfler showed off his sense of humor prior to the also missing "Industrial Disease.") On the other hand "Sultans Of Swing - The Very Best Of" under represented the band. "Private Investiagtions" also completely ignores the "Communique" album, and "Lady Writer" is essential Dire Straits in my opinion.

I have a few personal favorites here. The shock of hearing "Sultans Of Swing" during the period of all things Clash or Sex Pistols has never worn off. As a calling card of Mark Knofler as new guitar hero, it remains very hard to beat. The Noir detective tale of "Private Investigations" has long affected me, as has the call for understanding of "Brothers In Arms." My personal favorite missing songs are "Skateaway" and "The Bug." But since they appear on neither collection, maybe Knopfler isn't too keen on them, either.

So while you may finds yourself drawn to this more expansive collection, if you're a casual listener, "Sultans Of Swing" will do ok. If you are really interested in them, starting with the debut album or the still incredible "Brothers In Arms" both an even better bet than this particular Dire Straits best of.

PS - it's time to retire the floating guitar in the clouds image already!

Average customer rating: Definitely a good listen. 3 stars is actually VERY good... The ride continues Finally! A Very Good CD

My Private Nation Train Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Drops of Jupiter For Me, It's You Train Alive At Last America Town ASIN: B0000945JB Release Date: 2003-06-03

Tracks:

1. Calling All Angels
2. All American Girl
3. When I Look To The Sky
4. Save The Day
5. My Private Nation
6. Get To Me
7. Counting Airplanes
8. Following Rita
9. Your Every Color
10. Lincoln Avenue
11. I'm About To Come Alive

Amazon.com

Train is building a reputation as one of rock's tightest outfits one single at a time. The clever and sweet "Meet Virginia" was eclipsed by the gorgeous "Drops of Jupiter." My Private Nation may well prove these guys can squeeze more than one hit out of the album--although none are as enchanting as their breakthrough single. They continue to gravitate toward Elton John-inspired keys-and-guitar arrangements that are marked by studied rhythms and stellar production. While there's inventiveness to be found in these songs, there's a sameness to the tracks that makes the album as a whole fall a little flat. While attempting to recapture the grandeur of "Drops of Jupiter" on the opening song, "Calling All Angels," they overreach, and the pop-culture references scattered throughout date almost instantly. My Private Nation is a clean, intelligent disc, but it's also safe and middle of the road. Train's fans would be richly rewarded if the band took a few more risks. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

Definitely a good listen........2007-02-26

Starting out with the one two punch of "Calling All Angels" and "All American Girl" was interesting. I was waiting to see if the band could match the energy and sheer tuneful nature of these two cuts. I found myself impressed because the band maintains the quality throughout. I think the band was finding their footing after the uneven nature of DROPS OF JUPITER. There are a number of good cuts here from the edgy title cut to the plaintive "Lincoln Avenue" there is a maturity here and it is appreciated. I still think the lyrics are still a bit simplistic, there is no mystery everything is spelled out a bit too clearly, but this is definitely a good listen.

3 stars is actually VERY good..........2006-10-19

Personally I like to compare music on a larger scale, from band to band and generation to generation...it makes no sense to me to rate a band against itself within it's own catalog. That being said, if an album like Led Zep's "Stairway to Heaven" gets 5 stars, you should be able to appreciate the 3 star rating here.

Train is a very unique band with a southern flair that sports respectable talent and enjoyable creative/energy. The commercial stuff on this album will appeal to most and (that alone) can justify purchasing this CD. For some of us, like myself, however, there's much more enjoyment to be had. For instance, my favorite song on this CD is "Save the Day" - it's fun/upbeat, it's very clever in using analogies (the lyrics are great if you "get it"), and it's a very different and unique sound that shows "personality". "Calling All Angels" on the other hand, in my ears, is a very boring song that I usually skip past. Go figure.

In short, if you like what you heard on the radio from Train, you will really enjoy this CD - one song or another.

The ride continues.......2006-03-18

My Private Nation is without doubt the strongest of Trains albums to date. From the opening bars of Calling all Angels thru to the closing I'm about to come alive, the band alternatively rocks, croons, harmonises and generally pleases this punter. OK I know its a different genre, but I think Train is to the 2000's as the Eagles were to the 70's. Sorry Train! What I mean by that comment is Train's ability to bring together many influences and deliver great rock music. There melodies and harmonies are right up there and they above all are having fun. I digress, the point is Save the Day, Get to Me and the title track are classics. Am patiently waiting for the 4th album to be released in NZ, the single "Cab" is here and fantastic so I can continue my Train ride.

Finally!.......2006-02-19

Let me preface this review with some demographics. I'm a classic rocker that grew up in the late 70's and early 80's. Led Zeppelin, Styx, The Eagles and Journey, and the like, will always be what "real" rock is. Unfortunately I have spent the better part of two decades wondering what the hell happened to rock music. While following the careers and products of those from my past, I also listened to all the new stuff and just didn't get it I guess. But as I kept trying, the newbies all pretty much seemed like flash in the pan artists seeking their 15 minutes of fame.

Train has what I've been missing and this album (CD) brought it all together. They got it right, and are right on. This CD is easily one of the ten I have to take to my deserted island. Yes right up there with Led Zeppelin (4) and The White Album, Boston, And Etc. To be honest I've always struggled with who else would fill out that list. But this one will be there.

Many of the feelings and issues dealt with here just seem to speak to me personally and maybe that's my connection. But At my age I was losing my faith in rock and roll its future and wondering if I'd wasted my life as rooted to music as it has been. Train and this album have saved me.

Calling all Angels will be a classic in the annals of Rock and Roll, mark my words, and wait and see. But When I Look to the Sky, has touched my soul, and will be one of those songs I sing to myself when no one else is around and I need to reset my bearings.

The artistry in this CD seems to show the maturation of the band and its members. I'm sure some of these were very personal to these artists. My greatest fear is that they will decide or worse be persuaded by others or society to move away from what they have used to get where they are. But the integrity of there music so far seems to suggest they can be here for the long haul. Hopefully they will shut out the noise and just play, while we all reap the benefits. I was getting worried that I hadn't heard of anything new from Train, but as of the day I wrote this I saw they just released For Me It's You. Thus my hope is building.

While Keith Richards might live forever, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, and Steve Tyler won't. Finally I have some hope for the future.

A Very Good CD.......2005-09-30

Very enjoyable to listen to. Get to Me is my favorite song.

Average customer rating: Very disappointing, considering what it could have been Always a pleaser JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music

The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection John Barry: The Collection Summon the Heroes ASIN: B0000C6K09 Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
2. Jaws-Main Theme
3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
3. Hook-Main Themes
4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
9. Minority Report
10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
5. The Cowboys-Overture
6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
8. Family Plot-End Titles
9. The Fury-Main Titles
10. Superman-Main Theme
11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!

Average customer rating: Great recording! Love the soundtrack for this movie! Answer to question Name of French Opera song before the last battle? Saving Private Ryan Soundtrack - Review

Saving Private Ryan: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack John Williams Manufacturer: Dreamworks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Soundtracks | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Band of Brothers The Patriot: Original Motion Picture Score (2000 Film) Schindler's List: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Glory: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack We Were Soldiers: Original Motion Picture Score ASIN: B000009DUY Release Date: 1998-07-21

Tracks:

1. Hymn To The Fallen
2. Revisiting Normandy
3. Omaha Beach
4. Finding Private Ryan
5. Approaching The Enemy
6. Defense Preparations
7. Wade's Death
8. High School Teacher
9. The Last Battle
10. Hymn To The Fallen (Reprise)

Amazon.com essential recording

What appears on screen during the World War II movie Saving Private Ryan suggests that director Steven Spielberg has studied the hyperviolence of Quentin Tarantino, John Woo, and Stanley Kubrick (think Full Metal Jacket). What you hear, however, assures that Spielberg still collects Norman Rockwell paintings. Composed by Spielberg's long-time musical companion, John Williams, Ryan denies the pair's penchant for ebullience in favor of funereal grace. Rather than mirror the visual kinetics, Williams lends the gunfire a tone-poem aura. Oliver Stone's Platoon makes the best comparison; remember how Barber's Adagio for Strings accompanied its most bloody moments? Williams later worked with Stone on JFK and Nixon, providing scores so somber, they qualified as morose. They remain two of his best, and Saving Private Ryan shares their restraint. --Marc Weidenbaum

Customer Reviews:

Great recording!.......2007-05-15

The playing is excellent, especially the trumpet playing by Tim Morrison and Thomas Rolfs. Definitely worth having in anyone's collection.

Love the soundtrack for this movie!.......2007-05-10

Who doesn't love a John Williams score? Didn't give it a 5 because the entire score isn't what I would consider one of his best, but still top notch.

Answer to question.......2006-10-23

The name of the singer that the squad was listening to on the phonograph was Edith Piaf. She was one of France's most beloved singers and had a checkered life including living in a French brothel and surviving a bout with deafness. She died of cancer on Oct. 10th, 1963.
The soundtrack of this fine film is a worthy companion to the DVD.
BUY IT!

Name of French Opera song before the last battle?.......2006-10-09

Does anyone know the name of the singer or title of the song that was playing on the record player just before the last battle? The one that Upham had to translate?

Saving Private Ryan Soundtrack - Review.......2006-08-19

Another awesome score by John Williams. All of the patriotic orchestral music from the movie itself is in this soundtrack. Outstanding brass and strings.

Average customer rating: Take this for what it is... Loose Jam Session The Doors Don't deliver Just serious fans only please Morrison having fun and not much else

Backstage and Dangerous: The Private Rehearsal The Doors Manufacturer: Bright Midnight ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Live in Philadelphia Live at the Aquarius Theatre: The First Performance Live at the Aquarius Theatre: The Second Performance Live in Detroit (Cobo Hall, 05/08/1970) Live at the Matrix, San Francisco, March 10, 1967 ASIN: B0001XALGE Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. We're Rolling [#]
2. I Will Never Be Untrue [#]
3. Peace Frog [#][Instrumental]
4. Blue Sunday [#]
5. Maggie McGill [#]
6. Arranging (You Need Meat) Don't Go No Further [#]
7. (You Need Meat) Don't Go No Further [#]
8. Arranging Close to You [#]
9. Close to You [#]
10. Arranging Gloria [#]
11. Gloria [#]
12. Mystery Train Rehearsal [#]
13. Mystery Train/Crossroads [#]

Tracks:

1. Continued [#]
2. Thousands of Dollars Rest Upon This Day [#]
3. I'm Your Doctor [#]
4. Hyper Yachting [#]
5. Build Me a Woman [#]
6. Yachting [#]
7. Cars Hiss by My Window [#]
8. Money Beats Soul [#]
9. Mental Floss
10. Jazzy Maggie McGill [#][Instrumental]
11. Jazzy Maggie McGill [#]

Customer Reviews:

Take this for what it is..........2006-12-01

This 2-disc live performance is nothing more than the Doors during a rehearsal for the Aquarius Theatre (Hollywood, 1969). Without a doubt, this release is strictly FOR DIEHARD FANS ONLY. Having said that, the Doors put forth an electric performance of "Gloria" on Disc One. This version is one of the BEST ever recorded by the band! It completely smokes other live versions released in the past! You also get the benefit of some beautifully improvised vulgarities, which add to this version's jacked-up mojo!!

In addition, "I Will Never Be Untrue" is a live tune that never appeared on a studio release - it is a slow, bluesy number that is well-suited to Morrison's voice. "Build Me A Woman," another non-studio song, is, once again, pumped up with even more vulgarities - it has the feel of a band having fun while rehearsing, which is precisely the terrain this live release covers. It is NOT for the casual fan...Take it for what it is...

Loose Jam Session.......2006-05-22

I am not sure if the previous reviewer was looking for a greatest hits type cd. This live session is for REAL fans only. They don't play a single hit. It was recorded the day after the other two Aquarius shows (with no audience). The band sounds loose and is in a good mood. It is Jim that definitely does not want to be there. He really just says what he feels and sticks it to the record company that is paying for this session (there is a track called "there are 1000's of dollars riding on this day"). It is very funny and I just love it. Again, they don't play any of their hits... so if that is what you are looking for look elsewhere. If you are a die-hard fan looking for a unique recording of one of your favorite bands, buy this cd. Very good sound quality as well.

The Doors Don't deliver.......2006-05-17

Sadly, this rather expensive 2 CD set is a severe disappointment. It is more of an instrument tune-up session rather than a work of musical substance. Don't waste your money on this one !! If it were possible to give less than zero stars this one deserves a negative 5 ....

Just serious fans only please.......2005-08-13

This is not for the casual fan, this is only for those of us who already own all official albums and more than a couple live bootlegs. This is the Doors, preety much rehearsing and a little bored at times, specially Jim. Is it tight? No. Does it rock? On a few moments it does. Am I happy I bought this? Yes; it is another missing link in discovering one of the greatest bands of all time, and one of the greatest talents in rock: jim morrison. I deducted one star, because it is a little pricey, and being now out of print, most likely will only continue to increase in price.

Morrison having fun and not much else.......2005-08-10

This doesn't do much for Jim Morrison's reputation as a poet that's for sure! This is like one step back for Jim. I'm not sure if this should have been released. These are blues and jazzy renditions of some released and un-released songs and some of these songs sound like the Doors had nothing to do one afternoon and decided to jam and let Jim ramble into a mike because that's exactly what he does. On top of that he is pretty well lit during most of these recordings. He sounds like he just stumbled into the studio from a long day at the bar, especially on "Build me a Woman". He is boisterous and he makes up lyrics as he goes along during the bluesy stuff, the words sometimes are absolutely laughable and they're hardly up to Jim Morrison standard. This definitely isn't poetry.

He revels in four-letter words and he delights in entertaining himself in "Mental Floss" as he goes through a less-than inspired scatter-brained monologue: "I'm tired of being a freaky musician, I want to be Napolean!" and "do you know women wear underpants? They do! How does a musician make the sound of a woman's underpants?" Meanwhile the band is playing free-form and are totally lost (Robby is playing slide licks which are going nowhere, and Ray is trying to come up with some solid chords to no avail) as they wait for Jim to get on with things. Continues "I wasn't doing a damn thing when I was standing there in front of a delicatessen and a bunch of rabbis and Indians came running up". This song is like the complete antithesis of the stanzas in "When the Music is Over" and "The End". It's an absolute embarrassment. During "Build me a Woman": "I don't know what I'm talking about and either do you. I'm a stupid m-f- and so are you! So take that little riddle and and stuff it up your a-!" and "this song makes me sick to my stomach and if it ever gets played you're all a bunch of dumb c-sckrs!" This almost sounds like a Jim Morrison impersonator, that's how off-the-wall it sounds. On Blue Sunday, Jim is so slow he sounds like he's falling asleep. I don't know how John Densmore sat through these sessions. Ray sings on "I'm your Doctor" and is quite vulgar: "you need a polish sausage". He also sings on "Close to You". "Car Hiss by my Window" ("Whiskey is like a woman-she's good when she's cheap") is not the same song which was recorded on LA Woman. "Gloria" is well done.

The quality of these recordings are fantastic and the songs are pretty tight (the instrumental parts). But most of the songs here are like the Doors getting caught doing mediocre to bad music. I'm sure some of their gigs were just like this if not worse. There's not much musically going on here but this will round out your Doors collection if you're a fan and Jim Morrison will give you an excellent laugh.

Average customer rating: really good rock and roll Classic The BEST guitarist of 1970's Very Underrated Learn your Bolin

Private Eyes Tommy Bolin Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rock General | Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classic Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Teaser Bang Whips and Roses Miami Come Taste the Band ASIN: B00000257T Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Bustin' Out For Rosey
2. Sweet Burgundy
3. Post Toastee
4. Shake The Devil
5. Gypsy Soul
6. Someday Will Bring Our Love Home
7. Hello Agian
8. You Told Me That You Loved Me

Customer Reviews:

really good rock and roll.......2007-07-11

So far, I've only heard a couple songs from this underrated Private Eyes album, and I can honestly say I'm *already* a fan of Tommy Bolin's guitar style. He rocks hard, and most of the time his guitar playing is really good and melodic, and I'm sure when I finally get around to listening to one of his albums the entire way through, I will be mightily impressed. I do know the Come Taste the Band album very well, having owned it for about three years now. Some of the guitar tricks from that album have understandably found their way onto this one.

Anyway, the two songs I know already are "Bustin' Out For Rosey" (featuring a funky rhythm and a chorus that reminds me of the Bee Gee's) and "You Told Me That You Loved Me" which finishes off nicely with a couple minutes of solid guitar jamming. I like what I know so far.

Classic.......2007-06-02

This is one of the mellower Tommy Bolin albums, it is a must have for anyone building a 70's music archive who is off the beaten path, along with it's contemporary solo release, Teaser.

Tommy bolin was an influence and contemporary of Jeff Beck during his Jazz Fusion years. Other reviewers provide excellent history on tommy bolin.

If you enjoy this music and want to find some excellent modern guitar try some Warren Haynes with Gov't Mule (high and mighty). Mule's music does not have Bolin's fusion side, but does provide contemporary quality guitar rock.

The BEST guitarist of 1970's.......2006-01-18

Tommy Bolin seems to have been relegated to being a footnote in rock history, and this CD offers a small glimpse at the total injustice of his lack of recognition. Joe Walsh hand picked Tommy to replace him in The James Gang. Tommy replaced Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple. Tommy did jazz fusion work that Jeff Beck can only dream of and aspire to. But I digress. One of the best qualities about Tommy Bolin is that he never considered himself restricted to one style. You get calypso, hard rock, accoustic ballads, and more all on one disc. Even more amazing is that it's all GREAT. Best of all, this is the kind of disc that parents and kids can enjoy together without neccessarily getting all "7th Heaven". You owe it to yourself to own "Private Eyes" and "Teaser".

Very Underrated.......2006-01-10

Tommy Bolin, ask anyone in the world who this is and you probably won't get an answer. I've come to find that Bolin is one of the most talented underrated guitar players out there. This guy is nothing short of amazing. His songs are catchy, his guitar playing is in the same league with Jimmy Page. He sings with a very sensual voice that works quite well. His lyrics aren't bad either. Here's the tracks:

1. Bustin' Out for Rosey-5/5-Very good guitar solo.
2. Sweet Burgundy-5/5-Bolin sings in a very sensual voice; The guitar is amazing.
3. Post Toastee-5/5-Probably the best song on the album. The title (and the song itself) refer to how his friend o'ded on heroin, which he himself would later do.
4. Shake the Devil-5/5-More great guitar.
5. Gypsy Soul-5/5-This song's music goes perfect with the title & lyrics.
6. Someday Will Bring Our Love Home-5/5-(No Comment)
7. Hello, Again-5/5-Could easily be called a beautiful song.
8. You Told Me That You Loved Me-5/5-Kind of jazzy. Really good though.
A+

Learn your Bolin.......2005-10-23

Tommy Bolin was one of the greatest guitar players you have never heard of. From the guitar based soulful "Bustin' out for Rosey, to the rockin' "Post Toastee", to the bluesy "You told me that you love me". This is a quality recording that should be in every '70,s rockers collection.

Average customer rating: Redemed Himself CHANGED OUR LIVES Liked album but the Steve Huff sound's running out of steam Avant what happened? Buy Avant's "Avant" self titled cd instead! V.I.P.

Private Room Avant Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ecstasy My Thoughts Director Life Goes On And Then... ASIN: B0000DZDTI Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Private Room Intro
2. Av
3. Read Your Mind
4. Heaven
5. Don't Take Your Love Away
6. Have Some Fun
7. Hooked
8. Phone Sex (That's What's Up)
9. Feast
10. Seems to Be
11. You Got Me
12. Wanna Be Close
13. Everything About You
14. You
15. Read Your Mind, Pt. 2 the Remix
16. Flickin

Amazon.com

His style lodged somewhere between neo-soul revivalism and the ongoing tradition of love-man blandishment, Avant makes a good showing on his third album, Private Room. Recalling Marvin Gaye in lush style, a nod to "Sexual Healing" (the whispers on "Heaven"), and even by name in one lyric ("Hooked"), he posits a derivative but pleasing stance. Most surprising is "Have Some Fun," which backs its affirmative message with an inventive, piano-led track, a snaking melody line, and a stack of vocals that tease the ear. Not everything here rises to that immaculate level, but never does the music rest on anything less than imaginative craft. Avant's love for sound and emotion show throughout this hour-long performance--one that R&B lovers won't regret picking up. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Redemed Himself .......2006-02-23

After the weak, Ecasty CD Avant returned with a venagance with his Private Room CD.Avant is a man with one thing on his mind, and it's the sort of thing that's best appreciated in a Privtae Room. On the lead single "Read Your Mind," for instance, at a key point in the song, everything stops while Avant lets out one of the loudest, lustiest sighs in the history of recorded music. The follow up single Don't Take Your Love Away was just as strong. Most of the tracks on PRIVATE ROOM are in the time-tested slow-jam vein, giving Avant plenty of room for whispering, cajoling, cooing, and otherwise working his musical wiles. Nevertheless, "Heaven" has an almost 1970s-sounding melodic pop flavor, and "You" is carried along by a driving hip-hop beat. Things get pretty hot in Avant's PRIVATE ROOM, but his simmering, romantic style makes sure that they never overheat like that damn R.Kelly

CHANGED OUR LIVES.......2006-01-20

I can't really explain the title of my review without giving you our history. I won't do that, but I will say we're engaged now. Avant's lyrics helped us realize what we wanted. This will forever go down in history as one of my favorite albums of all time. I can't listen to Don't take your love away and You got me without getting all sentimental. If you knew what we've been through, you'd know why, just take my word. It's special to us. LOVE YOU AVANT.

Liked album but the Steve Huff sound's running out of steam.......2006-01-01

Avant's third album is good, but some of the songs lack the punch of his other two. The Steve Huff signature sound, where Huff produced entire albums for Avant, is running out of steam. The songs are becoming monotonous with some of that same thump-thump-thump sound. Some of the ballads are becoming blander. Avant needs to find some other producers, musicians and writers to do his next one. Luckily, his upcoming album in January of 2006 has some new people on it and the aformentioned Huff.

Avant what happened? Buy Avant's "Avant" self titled cd instead!.......2005-08-12

I know music, been writing music for years now. Music is my life; I also write music professionally.

So here is The Run Down:

Avant's Private Room, needs to remain in a private room where very few people will go because they would leave almost immediately. Ok its not that bad, but its bad enough to say DO NOT BUY. I originally found out about Avant by accident, one day i was listening to music samples on Yahoo! Music and typed in a song and got Avant as a result instead. I decided to listen to it and was like WOW he's good. So I went out and bought his self titled cd AVANT; which I loved! I seriously enjoyed almost every song, which is rare. So I figure most likely he was consistent with his other cds so I bought Private Room and Ecstasy both which are mediocre.

The ONLY good Avant cd is his self titled cd AVANT buy that one instead. Dont get me wrong, there are a FEW good songs on this cd but not many, I only have 4 songs from this cd on my mp3 player because the others ones in "my opinion" are NOT good or worth while.

BE ADVISED!!!

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** = I Don't Like It
*** = It's Ok
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V.I.P........2005-07-10

Avant's Private Room is inhibited with sex and love with a touch of "Heaven". "AV" a signature song that led the album with the high expectations. The lead single quickly plays the back but both versions of "Read Your Mind" are sexier with the total package. A resemblance of R. Kelly with "Phone Sex (That's What's Up)" is a great addition for his voice and style. What keeps this from being classic material is the lyrics and or a signature style as the mediocre "Have Some Fun". Yet, songs like "Hooked" and the old school style fetish "Feast" are pleasers as well.

Average customer rating: "Decent" Comes to Mind Lost Abstract crazy Powerful What the what the

Private Press DJ Shadow Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Preemptive Strike Psyence Fiction Endtroducing... The Outsider Dead Ringer ASIN: B000067AT9 Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

1. Letter From Home
2. Fixed Income
3. Un Autre Introduction
4. Walkie Talkie
5. Giving Up The Ghost
6. Six Days
7. Mongrel...
8. ...Meets His Maker
9. Right Thing/GDMFSOB
10. Monosylabic
11. Mashin On The Motorway
12. Blood On The Motorway
13. You Can't Go Home Again
14. Letter From Home

Amazon.com

Countless copycats have landed on the bandwagon since Josh Davis's debut, Endtroducing..., wreaked havoc in the dance and hip-hop world. But Davis, a.k.a. DJ Shadow, kept on top of his game with various collaborations--Blackalicious, U.N.K.L.E., Cut Chemist--and superlative 12-inches like "High Noon" and "Pre-Emptive Strike."

Now, a full six years later, he's back with a follow-up that is every bit as impressive as his debut, albeit in a different way. Once again, the producer has pushed his sampler to the limits, but this time he's brought with it a deeper, hungrier, more bad-ass spirit that's rarely found in modern dance music. There's a fabulous '80s vibe throughout (principally on tracks like "Monosylabik" and "You Can't Go Home Again"), along with the expected forays into b-boy culture (check the growling, massive "Treach Battle Break" and the funky-ass "Mashin' on the Motorway"). While it's identifiably Shadow, it ain't Endtroducing...Part 2. It is, however, a worthy and imaginative follow-up, with humor, wisdom, and musical understanding aplenty. --Paul Sullivan

Customer Reviews:

"Decent" Comes to Mind.......2007-05-12

The sophomore slump has by far become the norm in music and when you cake on the monumental disappointing effect that could have by following a landmark piece of art, well, to put it modestly, the stakes are high. 'The Private Press' is by no means the disaster it could have been, but it is nowhere near the cohesive groundbreaking masterpiece its predecesor was. A compilation of B-Sides is the generic thought that comes to mind.

"Monosylabik", with its geek-out sampler-effects extravaganza does not belong on any respectable album. Not only is the track an annoyance to the ears, it just goes to show that maybe Davis' music is all about sound or technique over substance.

"Mashin' on the Motorway", again, filler and very out of place. I think this could have been a novelty B-Side but should have DEFINITELY been replaced with "100 Metre Dash" from the "Six Days" single. "Mashin'" just sounds immature with its failed attempts at comedic road rage.

Those are the only two tracks I can say are bad. The rest of the songs are solid, just not album material.

The bookends (Letters from Home) are there for concept purposes, though you'd be hard-pressed to dissect any sort of concept in the body of the album. So instead of adding to the experience, they distract and are constant skips.

What works?

"Fixed Income", "Giving Up the Ghost" and the 2-part "Mongrel... Meets his Maker" are all showstoppers. An album created around those pieces may have been able to match 'Endtroducing...' in impact, though not in relevance and depth.

I admit, my expectations were ridiculously high back in '02 when I picked this up. It has since been five years and the album gets very little to no rotation. There is no mood, so I steer away from putting it in for the two tracks at a time that may fit how I feel that day. Instead, I take the highlights and include them on compilations where they DO stand out as opposed to sound desperately stranded as they do on this album.

Lost Abstract.......2006-07-01

I can appreciate the fact that Davis is moving in his own direction but this just didnt do it for me. His style took a complete turn from the trip-hop aspect and presents more conversation filled segments that are rather boring. There are a couple tracks that showcase Shadow's DJ talent and a few other alright tracks but if your looking for endtroduing or preemtive strike you wont find it here.

crazy.......2006-04-10

I first read the hype about the endtroducing album on amazon. but my experience with best sellers has not been good especially if they are old. I like to stick to the albums which are recent in case of artists i like. so i first got private press. and i was completely blown away. highlight of the album is the 5th track givin up the ghost. It has a very haunting feeling to it. starts with a synth rhythm and carries it for several measures. until drums are added after a pause. its a freak show after that. try to listen this song on church or hall setting in your surround system and it would magnify the feeling manyfolds. i cant give the name to the emotion which i feel when i hear this track. 8th is also good. 3rd track is hilarious.

Powerful.......2006-02-07

DJ Shadow refuses to be labeled, and that is abundantly clear in this album. With elements of every genre under the sun, hip-hop, electronic, and even flashes of ambience to name a few.

Rarely have used words like "powerful" or "moving" with a hip-hop artist, but they apply here. "Blood On the Motorway" hits hard, and is the centerpiece of the album in my opinion. It touches a chord in the listener, and is truly one of those songs that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up.

DJ Shadow is fearless, and I thank him for being that way.

What the what the.......2005-12-18

This is every bit as good as "Endtroducing...". People are crazy.

Average customer rating: Yanni Live at the Acropolis Yaani CD Review - Live at the Accropolis Best of the Best Terrific! Wonderful IntroTo Mehdi

Live at the Acropolis Yanni Manufacturer: Private Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Reflections of Passion Dare to Dream Tribute In My Time The Very Best of Yanni ASIN: B0000000LI Release Date: 1994-03-01

Tracks:

1. Santorini
2. Keys To Imagination
3. Until The Last Moment
4. The Rain Must Fall
5. Acroyali/Standing In Motion (Medley)
6. One Man's Dream
7. Within Attraction
8. Nostalgia
9. Swept Away
10. Reflections Of Passion

Amazon.com

Yanni can be likened to 1970s rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer. There are several basic parallels, especially in this orchestra-enhanced concert reworking of his more propulsive, anthemic compositions. Yanni, who in concert sometimes strikes the rapturous two-keyboard "iron-cross" pose that served as one of Keith Emerson's trademarks, uses, as ELP did, classical and world-music influences to elevate pop-inclined compositions to more sophisticated levels. He then turbocharges the whole concoction with bold strokes of prog-rock bravura to give his finest pieces a dramatic, chest-swelling, larger-than-life impact. A key difference between the two acts, of course, is Yanni possesses a much stronger romantic streak, plus he refrains from attacking his keyboards with sharp objects. At his best, Yanni strikes incendiary sparks with the driving, celebratory quality of his music, and this production, culling some of the best audio moments from his much-televised 1993 concert performance in Athens, is a most appealing showcase. Yanni can sometimes strike the sonic hammer as forcefully as a Greek god ("Santorini," "Keys to Imagination") and, on this album at least, gives even overtly romantic pieces ("One Man's Dream," "Swept Away") a warmly masculine flair. Beautifully arranged and recorded; a pleasure to experience. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

Yanni Live at the Acropolis.......2007-07-25

Passionate. That is the word I use for this album and DVD. My wife keeps this in our car cd player always. Santorini is my favorite track and I am listening to it as I write this. I am not a great fan of New Age music, being a hard rock fan, but this simply moves me. It is one of the few things I can listen to and feel really inspired. I love to listen to it and play orchestra conductor at the same time. This is a really moving piece of music. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to be uplifted.

Yaani CD Review - Live at the Accropolis.......2007-05-19

Great CD I have been enjoying listening for about a year.

Best of the Best.......2007-03-21

I loved this concert,Yanni played with so much passion that you can closed your eyes and He take you out of this world and His music is very Beautiful nobody plays like Yanni.

Terrific!.......2006-08-18

I am a male very senior citizen who, somehow, never learned a thing about music. I can't read music and the only instrument I can play is a harmonica, which I play by ear on rare occasions when I drag out my Hohner Chromatic. Thus I am perplexed by the technical critiques I have read in these pages about Yanni and his music.

I know only that I think this album is terrific and I like every selection. I think it helps to watch the video of this performance, then enjoy the CD. I give it a big thumbs up!

Wonderful IntroTo Mehdi.......2006-04-14

I've always enjoyed Yanni and this album is no exception, but while reading some of the customer recommendations posted on this site I discovered a group by the name of Mehdi (pronounced meddie). After an online search I found their site (SoothingMusic - Com) and listened to the samples...
I was instantly blown away by the quality of this music and so I gave it a try and now that I have listened to these CDs several times I really must say that although I'm still a Yanni fan, I find Mehdi to be a wonderful addition to this CD. I have them both in my multi-disc CD player and love the way they compliment each other. I highly recommend that you give this artist a try or atleast just go listen to the samples, I have a feeling you'll be glad you did.

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6. Romantic Mood: Dream Dancing, Vol. 3
7. Set the Stakes High [CD-single]
8. Sientelo Pt.1 [CD-single] [Import]
9. Sientelo Pt.2 [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
10. Silvester Party Countdown Mix

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