Convergence

Product Description
After nearly eight years at the forefront of the electronic music scene 20:20 Vision proudly reaches its 100th release! Established by Ralph Lawson, of the legendary Back to Basics club in Leeds, the label has grown organically to encompass over twenty international artists.

Carl Finlow aka Random Factor has been working at the forefront of the electronic music scene since he began producing as Random Factor in 1995. Carl has also had considerable global success under his various other pseudonyms, including: Silicon Scally, Voicestealer, IL-EC-TRO, Black Labs, and simply Carl A Finlow. Carl has remixed Fatboy Slim, Jamiroquai, Blaze, Felix da Housecat, Swayzak, Josh Wink, and Luke Slater. He has also released music on prestigious labels such as Warp, Fuel, Playhouse, Paper, Trope, and Klang to name a few.

Highlights include the Random Factor classic "What I Need," "Move On" which features vocalist George Levin who been much in demand from Jazzanova and Masters at Work and the title track Convergence which features Carl himself on vocals.

Convergence,Random Factor,20:20 Vision,Dance,Dance Music,House,Pop

Average customer rating: Who'd a thought it? A nice sampling of 2 great artists..... AN AWESOME DIVERSE MASTERPIECE Not that impressed Get aquainted with two fine artists for the price of one.

Convergence David Lanz , and David Arkenstone Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Natural States Return of the Guardians Sacred Road Sketches From an American Journey In The Wake of the Wind ASIN: B000005P74 Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Madre De La Tierra
2. Yosemite
3. Madrona
4. The North Wind
5. The Dragon's Daughter
6. Long Way From Home
7. A Thousand Small Gold Bells
8. Oaks
9. The Cello's Song
10. Love On The Beach
11. Keeper Of The Flame

Customer Reviews:

Who'd a thought it?.......2007-05-11

Now who would think an album named "Convergence" was actually a mediocre mini collection of songs from two individual artists on one disc? The misleading title made me think that perhaps the two artists had sat down together, conspired and performed each song together which would have made for a very unique combining of energies and talents. Each artist is a five star musician and David is a five star personal friend of mine but it easy to see that the Narada big wigs had their hand in this pot and while most of the songs are five stars, the overall effect is anti-climatic so I can only give it four stars. The songs Narada chose to place on this CD are not even the best works from each artist but being the true Lanz / Arkenstone fan that I am, I had to add the CD to my collection even though I own all the CDs these songs came from. Even if I was misled by the title, the music is nonetheless just as great if you don't mind having sort of a half of a "almost best of" collection from two artists.

A nice sampling of 2 great artists............2007-01-29

This cd is recommended as a nice sampling of the works of 2 of the leading new age artists. It has a good variety of tracks. Arkenstone uses more synthesizers and crescendos, while Lanz is predominantly piano, with orchestration, and more laid back. The cello piece is unbelievable!!! Try it - you may get hooked!

AN AWESOME DIVERSE MASTERPIECE.......2003-01-26

David Lanz's and David Arkenstone's "Convergence" is truly a remarkable piece of music. What is so great is that it is very diverse, meaning there are a variety of songs with different styles to listen to, but at the same time they all go together. I do not know how these two musical geniuses made an album as such, but it is truly awesome. "The Dragon's Daughter" is such an awesome song. Paul Speer, a guitar extraordinaire, collaborates with David Lanz on this song. The guitar and piano together on this song makes it one of the driving forces in this CD. "The Cello's Song" by David Arkenstone, is an amazing, serious, and beautiful song. The cello sounds absolutely amazing. It is the Cello's song. "Madre de la Tierra" by David Lanz is one of my all time favorite David Lanz songs. This song opens the CD and it is David on the piano with an entire orchestra to back him up. This song is a masterpiece and is one of the prettiest and most moving songs any person will come across these days. Way to go David Lanz and David Arkenstone! If you love music, I know you will love "Convergence"!

Not that impressed.......2000-01-11

I was really disappointed with this album, infact, I would really like to send it back and get something different if I could. While it was playing my husband said, "What in the world do you have playing on the stereo, groan.......

Get aquainted with two fine artists for the price of one........1999-02-05

I bought this for the Arkenstone cuts, and at first listen was underwhelmed by Lanz (piano often bores me) as represented by "Madre de la Tierra" and "Madrona," but his "Oaks" is my favorite cut on the entire album, probably because of its solid medieval dance base: a beautiful interplay of the three instruments. Arkenstone's "The Cello's Song" is lushly romantic (I like Russian composers like Prokoviev and Ravell), as is "Love on the Beach." Everything here is solidly good, some superb; my ear just has its own prejudices, which you may share. Definitely worth a listen.

Average customer rating: I hoped for more that I got. Be inspired to follow your heart! modern day joni mitchell Four Legs Good, Two Legs Bad Right Outta Nowhere...and into your CD player

Right Outta Nowhere Christine Kane Manufacturer: Firepink ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rain & Mud & Wild & Green A Thousand Girls This Time Last Year LIVE The Red Thread ASIN: B00022351W Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

1. Right Outta Nowhere
2. Made of Steel
3. Now That You Know
4. I'm With You
5. Overjoyed
6. Nowhere Left to Go
7. Four Legs Good. Two Legs Bad.
8. Whole Other World
9. Falling in Love with the Wind
10. The Good You Do
11. Mary Catherine's Ash Wednesday Journal Entry

Album Description

Christine Kane's fifth CD is titled "Right Outta Nowhere," but Christine is coming from anywhere but nowhere. In a career that has spanned ten years and thousands of miles on the road, Christine has released four CDs on her own record label, Firepink Music. With growing record sales and increasing national exposure, her label is now a thriving business with its own in-house publicist and booking agent.

Christine's last CD "Rain & Mud & Wild & Green" was named Best of 2003 (Folk category) by Borders Books & Music and was critically acclaimed by national and local press, from "The Washington Post" to "The Dallas Morning News." The raw mix of acoustic textures and rhythms, Christine's earthy and elegant voice and her poignant lyric purity all combined to provide a refreshingly real work of art that has given her a place among the most popular touring acts in the acoustic world. Produced by Ben Wisch, "Rain & Mud & Wild & Green" continues to be a sales success.

Her new release, "Right Outta Nowhere" promises to continue the upward momentum with a full national radio and press campaign and is already garnering high praise from within the music industry. Produced by Christine and Dave Pomeroy, and featuring some of Nashville's most prominent musicians, "Right Outta Nowhere" is a convergence of lyrical poetry, song craft, and acoustic perfection. Songs like "Overjoyed" and "The Good You Do" celebrate both the vulnerability and strength of the human spirit with haunting grace, while others like "Nowhere Left to Go" and "Whole Other World" (co-written with veteran hit songwriter Steve Seskin) leap effortlessly into the realm of mass market appeal. The end result is a testimony to an artist on the verge of deserved national recognition who comes seemingly "Right Outta Nowhere."

Customer Reviews:

I hoped for more that I got........2005-12-03

I first heard Christine Kane in 1997. It was a small concert venue, and she was really inspiring -- both her lyrics and her stage personality. I still love my autographed copy of "A Thousand Girls."

But I have been so disappointed with her two most recent albums. The music keeps getting more sophisticated and beautiful. The lyrics are stuck, thematically and emotionally, in the same place they were in 1997. As a result, this music no longer sounds fresh to me, and no longer inspires.

I bought Right Outta Nowhere hoping that R&M&W&G was just an anomaly. From the opening lines of the first track, I thought, "It's another Christine Kane song about a woman trying to get away from the oppressive expectations of her family so she can be true to herself." Maybe this is unfair. After all, how many songs are there about there about people having been left by their loves, or finding true love, or regretting lost opportunities, or whatever? But there seems to be a deeper rut here. "Four Legs Good Two Legs Bad" is fun, but the cat hair in the tofu seems an awful lot like it's been sitting around since it did its duty in the kitchen on "(No Such Thing As) Girls Like That" on R&M&W&G.

So, in all, I'm disappointed. From the one live track on Right Outta Nowhere, I think I would still really enjoy seeing Christine in concert. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to matter a whole lot what's on the playlist.

Be inspired to follow your heart!.......2005-06-20

This album is profound and inspiring. I stumbled into a performance by Christine in Fairfax, VA and bought the CD. I love it! The lyrics put into the words many of the feelings and thoughts I have. The CD will inspire you to take a chance and the leap of faith you have been wanting or needing to take.

modern day joni mitchell.......2005-04-12

and I say that because of the influence her music is having on people's lives. Not only is the music beautiful, but it's written with the purpose of serving others. You're bound to feel refreshed/empowered after meditating on the lyrics of "Right Outta Nowhere", "Overjoyed", and "Made of Steel".

Buy both of her albums and back up copies to spare. Chances are you'll let a friend borrow it and they won't give it back!

Four Legs Good, Two Legs Bad.......2004-12-02

This cut alone is worth the price of the CD. Any gal who's ever loved a critter, this one's for you.

Right Outta Nowhere...and into your CD player.......2004-07-31

If you are going to buy one album this year, this is the one! (And if you're going to buy two, get Christine's last album, Rain and Mud and Wild and Green, if you don't already have it...) Christine's music speaks of all the world's greatest beauty, and serves as a revival for everyone who values friendships, earth, animals and the importance of a good deed. Her unique blend of humor and contemplation can let the average person know they are making a difference in the world, simply by following their heart and doing what is right. On top of that, she is a knockout singer/musician and this album showcases her most subtly sophisticated songwriting arrangements to date. You won't regret owning an album from this songwriter who is quickly making a name for herself.

Average customer rating: This disc is awesome! Convergence is Spectacular

Chris Brubeck: Convergence [Hybrid SACD] Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bach to Brubeck: Bass Trombone Concerto/Blues Suite for Banjo & Orchestra Triple Play Live David Chesky: Area 31 [Hybrid SACD] Mendelssohn: Piano Trios Nos. 1 & 2 [Hybrid SACD] Telarc SACD Sampler: Sound and Vision ASIN: B000B5UNGA Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. The Journey - Chris Brubeck
2. Reminiscence In Blues - Chris Brubeck
3. La Grande Parade Du Funk - Chris Brubeck
4. Water - Frederica Von Stade
5. The Storm Is Coming - Frederica Von Stade
6. Moon Song - Frederica Von Stade
7. Goldfish - Frederica Von Stade
8. The River - Frederica Von Stade
9. Maggie And Milly And Molly And May - Frederica Von Stade
10. The Return Of The Prince - Chris Brubeck
11. Song Of The Mountains - Chris Brubeck
12. Dance Of The Neocons - Chris Brubeck

Amazon.com

This CD presents a fine selection of music by Chris Brubeck, son of jazz great Dave Brubeck and quite a good composer/musician himself. Though entirely jazz- and pop-influenced, the varied program would not be out of place in the concert hall, and indeed, "Convergence" was commissioned by the Boston Pops. It is a three-movement, 15-minute piece, beginning with great drama, with a languorous middle movement with dark string tones that then turns into a jaunty, faraway Dixieland March. It's not a challenging piece, but it keeps surprising. The second work is a series of six songs, five based on poems by children on the theme of nature, specifically, water, and one by e e cummings. It's a wonderful cycle (Frederica von Stade, who sings some of the songs, commissioned the work). One song features a piano ostinato, another is jazzy and fun with high coloratura (sung by Rachel Luxon); another features a jazz piano solo and slide trombone accents. The last work is the "Prague" Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra, and it's a fine workout for that instrument and vastly entertaining to boot. The Czech Natinal Symphony Orchestra play handsomely under Paul Freeman. Is this CD "crossover?" I don't know, but I'm going to listen to it often. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

This disc is awesome!.......2005-12-16

Firstly, I need to note that this disc CAN be played on any CD player - it is a hybrid SACD, meaning it has a layer of standard CD material, and a layer of surround sound material. If you have the chance to hear this disc in surround, it is an exciting experience - Chris Brubeck writes for not only the orchestra on stage, but also smaller ensembles in balconies and marching bands moving through the hall and off stage. The surround listening experience imitates these effects incredibly well - one can close his eyes and hear the marching band moving from side to side, back to front, etc. The experience of listening to this disc in standard CD stereo form is no less exciting, just without the impression of movement throughout the orchestral parts.

Brubeck's compositional style is edging on a new American sound - he mixes his talents as a classical composer, orchestrator and performer (he is a conservatory trained trombone player - check out his monster performance on the Prague Concerto on this disc!) with his experiences as a jazz composer/performer (having played with his father Dave, and his own jazz and folk groups over the years), and creates a sound world that bridges both worlds so comfortably. I'm always waiting to see what this composer comes up with next!

This disc is wholeheartedly recommended.

Convergence is Spectacular.......2005-12-10

In May 2001, my wife and I heard the second performance of Convergence: A Concerto for Pops Orchestra, by Chris Brubeck (world premiere was the night before) at the Boston Pops with Keith Lockhart. Ever since then, we have been waiting anxiously for a recording to come out. Here it is! The only thing that exceeds this CD is to see the performance live. Musicians play from the balcony, and back stage, an effect that can't quite be captured on the CD. The CD is spectacular; not only containing Convergence but also River of Song, and Prague Concerto for Bass Trombone, both remarkable compositions. Chris has inherited the genes from his dad, Dave Brubeck and Chris is a talented classical/jazz composer. You will love this CD if you are a fan of the Brubeck family.

Phil Reiss
Columbia CA

Average customer rating: One of the Best Big Band Jazz CDs of '03

Convergence Zone Phil Kelly & the NW Prevailing Winds Manufacturer: Origin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: My Museum Live at Blues Alley Plays Well With Others Up and Running Excalibur ASIN: B0000D8L5E Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Damp Brown Places
2. Cuzn Bubba Luvz Ewe
3. Subztatoot Shuffle
4. Sweet Georgia Upside Down
5. Bella Luce
6. You And The Night And The Music
7. Yada Yada
8. O.T.B.S.
9. Kathy's Waltz
10. The Refrigerator

Customer Reviews:

One of the Best Big Band Jazz CDs of '03.......2004-01-20

For years, Phil Kelly has been a jazz educator and somewhat behind-the-scenes composer for film soundtracks. He has also been involved in the jazz world, having played drums for Sy Zentner and contributing charts to the Tonight Show Band and Bill Watrous' Refuge Big Bands. He has a well deserved reputation among musicians as an arranger whose charts they love to play.

Kelly moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1998 and put together a band consisting of the top musicians in that area. Finally, in August 2003, the NW Prevailing Winds (with guests Pete Christlieb, Gary Smulyan and Andy Martin aboard) recorded "Convergence Zone." Both the band and the performance are outstanding. This is defintely one of the top big band jazz albums of 2003. Certainly, it is one of the best recorded big band jazz albums I have heard in a long time. Many of today's big band recordings have great clarity but lack presence and dynamics. But this recording has plenty of "up-front" presence. The sectional work and the dynamics are captured perfectly. Listen, for example, to the brass swells on the opening "Damp Brown Places" and you will be applauding not only the music but the superb engineering job.

Among the many strengths of this CD is its variety. Kelly loves to have the band swing and it does so in many grooves here. Listen, for example, to "Damp Brown Places" "Subzatoot Shuffle" "Sweet Georgia Upside Down" (also recorded by Watrous), "You and the Night and the Music", "Yada Yada", and the uptempo Basie-like "OTBS" (featuring a parade of soloists), for an idea of how this band can swing hard in a pure jazz groove. Kelly voices the sax solis in a most interesting way. PK does a beautiful job with the ballads, too. "Bella Luce" is John LaBarbera's moving tribute to Conte Candoli, played in a heartfelt way by trumpeter Jay Thomas. Kathy's Waltz is Kelly's tribute to his late wife, featuring the tender but strong alto of Bill Ramsay. Both these ballads feature some very tasteful string programming. "Cuzn Bubba Luvz Ewe" and "The Refrigerator" are funky, greasy pieces played over rhythms laid down by a crack Nashville rhythm section. The jazz listener should not be put off by these tracks at all, as they are full of jazz content, blues licks, strong solos, and very tight ensemble playing. These latter pieces fit the album perfectly. Kelly's arrangements and compositions are more straightforward than say, Bob Florence's and Maria Schneider's, and thus easier to grasp on first listening. Yet there is plenty of musical meat here which rewards repeated listening.

The soloists grab the listener's attention, as well. Tenor Christlieb and trumpeter Thomas star all over this album. Smulyan and Martin solo, too, though there is no lack of solo strength among the regular band members. Ramsay and trombonist Dan Marcus are especially outstanding, along with fine solos from pianists John Hansen and Pat Coil(on the funk tracks), trombonist Gary Shutes, saxophonists Travis Ranney and Jim Coile, and trumpeter Vern Seilert. Special mention should be made of drummer Gary Hobbs who anchors the band on the jazz tracks and the ballads (Paul Leim is the drummer in the Nashville rhythm section). One veteran big band observer recently called Hobbs the best big band drummer in North America. Well, on the basis of this performance, there is no doubt that he has to be considered for the title. Everything Hobbs does, the swing, the accents, the power, the dynamics, is just perfect. He was fine on the Stan Kenton band, but he has developed over the years into a monster big band drummer.

"Convergence Zone" is a wonderful big band jazz CD, which should be purchased without hestation by anyone who loves the art.

Average customer rating: Utter Guitar Brilliance James is a complete musician! Awful stuff! 20-stars is my rating Top-notch solo work, bar none

Convergence James Murphy Manufacturer: Shrapnel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Feeding the Machine Dreams of the Carrion Kind Low Spiritual Healing Focus ASIN: B00000108L Release Date: 1996-08-20

Tracks:

1. Since Forgotten
2. Convergence
3. The Last One
4. Vision
5. Touching The Earth
6. Red Alert
7. Deeper Within
8. Shadow's Fall
9. Tempus Omnia Revelat

Customer Reviews:

Utter Guitar Brilliance.......2007-01-28

This is the first (of two) solo albums by guitar virtuoso James Murphy. Although James has been in a few extreme Metal bands, the albums I have of his catalog are his two masterpieces from Testament, which are "Low" and "The Gathering". As well, I have seen him once live from each of those tours. From those situations and recordings alone he is one of my favorite guitar players.

This album is basically a mix of instrumental and vocal songs, fairly split between the two types. Some of the personnel on this album are vocalists Chuck Billy (Testament) on one song and Devin Townsend (Ocean Machine, Strapping Young Lad) on two songs, as well as current Journey drummer Deen Castronova. This is a varied and professional Metal album that can appeal to various types of fans of the genre. James' guitarwork can easily stand up to anyone else that has ever picked up the six-string. Amazing shred-work as well as some extremely well-written and catchy songs, especially one of the absolute GREATEST songs you will EVER hear, which is "Touching The Earth" with Billy on vox. This is a brilliant, mesmerizing and haunting 7 minute + song, completely an utter piece of musical accomplishment.

This CD is a MUST BUY if you are a fan of Metal and amazing guitar playing. It's really that simple.

James is a complete musician!.......2004-10-27

Honestly, I have never heard any of Jame's stuff with any of the thrash bands that he was in. I initially heard James on the Rush Tribute album, Working Man. He did some great solos on that one, so I decided to check him out. This album is about half vocal, half instrumental. His intrumentals are awesome. The rhythms are heavy, and the solo work is clean and impressive.
Visions is my favorite instrumental. The vocal songs are awesome. James brings in some very good singers, which compliment his writing style. Touching the Earth and Deeper Within are great tunes. This album shows that James can do his own thing, and do it well. Highly Recommended!!!

Awful stuff!.......2004-06-20

This is nothing but crazed, chaotic, demonic noise disguised as music. This takes the gift of music given to us by God and turns it into something nasty and perverted. Guard your heart and stay away from this one please!!!

20-stars is my rating.......1999-09-16

Murphy is god! I have several albums featuring Murphy on guitar. He has been in Death(Spiritual Healing, Testament(Low,Live at the Filmore,The Gathering), Disincarnate(Dreams of the Carrion Kind), Konkhra(Weed Out the Week), and more. His fluid and exquisite playing has reached is zenith on the 2 solo albums he has put out (this one and Feeding the Machine-1999). I bought Convergence a year and a half ago, and it hasn't come out of my disc changer yet. Simply remarkable...Best songs-Vision and Shadow's Fall.

Top-notch solo work, bar none.......1999-08-11

James Murphy, from Death to Obituary to Testament, even the obscure but magnificent Explorers' Club... a flawless guitarist! About a nine on the shred scale, with a completely excellent blend of acoustic and electric guitars on songs like "Touching the Earth," dedicated in memory of Murphy's grandfather and featuring Chuck Billy on vocals, and Tempus Omnia Revelat to close the album... unbelievable technique and emotion. Don't wait, just scoop this one up!

Average customer rating: Convergence ~ Front Line Assembly

Convergence Front Line Assembly Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Industrial Dance | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Iceolate The Initial Command (Oppression Breeds Violence) Surface Patterns Caustic Grip/Gashed Senses and Crossfire State of Mind ASIN: B000008FTO Release Date: 1992-11-10

Tracks:

1. Lurid Sensation
2. Obsession
3. Controversy
4. Right Hand of Heaven
5. Conflict
6. Solitude of Confinement
7. Body Count
8. Die-Sect
9. Headcase Fargone
10. Collision
11. Concussion
12. On the Cross
13. Dark Dreams
14. Wrack, Pt.1

Customer Reviews:

Convergence ~ Front Line Assembly.......2005-04-30

Convergence is not really and album but many previous albums that have been compiled into one recording. They took disorder, corrosion and some unreleased tracks and mixed them together and came up with this great record. I also have corroded disorder which is a digital touchup of the songs and is a compilation with these albums on it. I love this kind of music so I did not mind at all. The artwork on this earlier compilation is shoddy and looks cheap. Even so it is a very nice early compilation from FLA.

Average customer rating: Homegrown Hippy Harmonica

Corky Siegel's Traveling Chamber Blues Show Manufacturer: Alligator Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chicago Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Acoustic Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Alligator Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues Flash Forward The Best of Siegel Schwall Buried Alive in the Blues (+ Bonus DVD) The Siegel-Schwall Reunion Concert ASIN: B0006J2FHQ Release Date: 2005-01-11

Tracks:

1. Opus 17.2
2. Five Planets In Harmonica Convergence
3. Manhattan Island
4. Serenade
5. The Woofy Girl Stroll
6. Train
7. Opus 4 (1/2 of Opus 8)

Album Description

For over 15 years now, CORKY SIEGEL'S CHAMBER BLUES has been delighting audiences throughout the U.S. with its unique hybrid of classical chamber music and blues tradition. Blending blues harp and piano with a string quartet and percussion, Chamber Blues is innovative, yet immediately accessible. CORKY SIEGEL'S TRAVELING CHAMBER BLUES SHOW is the first LIVE recording of this extraordinary ensemble.

The CD puts Corky's creative genius on full display as he and his group refine this new musical genre right in front of their audience's eyes and ears. It's a sound renowned writer Studs Turkel describes as "a joyous marriage of classical music and the blues."

Customer Reviews:

Homegrown Hippy Harmonica.......2007-06-04

You gotta really love the harmonica to be happy with this CD. I've tried it twice now, but can't get through it. It's not bad, I just can't get through the harmonica and violin to get to the groove. I'd heard a couple of songs from him before buying this that had a quirky, groovy feel to them, that I thought would take me to the acoustic crossover between buzzland and hometown organic. A rare place to go I can tell you, but neccessary once in a while. Anyway, I'm going to keep looking for the right time to try it again so I can hopefully appreciate it. But until I can find it, my advice is to buy it only if you love the sound of a harmonica.

Average customer rating: Very Challenging Record Think Kronos and Berne! Another Great Dave Douglas CD! Amazing!

Convergence Dave Douglas String Group Manufacturer: Soul Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Thousand Evenings Leap of Faith In Our Lifetime Constellations Five ASIN: B00000IB0R Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

1. Chit Kyoo Thwe Tog Nyin Hmar Lar: Will You Accept My Love Or Not? (Traditional Burmese)
2. Joe's Auto Glass
3. Tzotzil Maya
4. Meeting At Infinity
5. Desseins Eternels
6. Bilbao Song
7. The Story
8. The Elaboration
9. The Exaggeration
10. Apocrypha
11. Collateral Damages
12. Goodbye Tony
13. Nothing Like You

Customer Reviews:

Very Challenging Record.......2007-05-09

It begins with a rendition of a Burmese folk song, moves to a lengthy, somewhat dissonant piece called Meeting at Infinity, moves to a beautiful Kurt Weill piece and a Messiaen piece . . . well, you probably get the picture. At some level it explores and smashes the boundaries of Classical Music and Jazz. Its pleasure is not the visceral beat-bound pleasure that you get from listening to a lot of music, where the energy is in the beat and the exhilaration . . . rather, the pleasure, and it is almost exhilarating, is the sheer intellectual depth of this music and how demanding of a listen this is. It literally took me three days to get through this record the first time, partly because my wife complained about how much she hated it, but also because it is exhausting to listen to.

What is really remarkable about this, and it is something that I have never heard before, is Douglas' trumpet playing set against a string trio. Very unusual and not like jazz as you might expect it.

I would say to anyone who is interested in music that this is a great record to buy. You may not ever love it, but I think you will keep coming back to it again and again and finding new discoveries. I plan on buying a few more Douglas records, if only to annoy my family.! :)

Think Kronos and Berne!.......2000-11-25

Well -I would be the first to admit that I don't know an awful lot about Dave Douglas. But I have this CD, and it's pretty wild. Think Kronos Quartet with a bit of Tim Berne thrown in. There are moments of melody here, but with this line up you never quite know where the music is going to go. The liner notes make special mention that Douglas wants everyone to kow that this is an album make by five musicians. So let me mention them here - it's a good idea, because you can get an idea of what to expect: Mark Feldman (violin), Erik Friedlander (cello), Drew Gress (bass), and Michael Sarin (Drums.) And of course, Mr. Douglas with his trumpet.

This thing stretches out (72:07 in length) and flies in all directions. In some tracks we're looking at dissonant ranting (opening track being an example) while at other times they take their time to impress a melody, and not to fill every single space with a note.

I'm not going to say BUY THIS, BUY THIS here. It wouldn't be appropriate for this kind of disc. The fact is, when you're ready to spend time with something new - something different - something that will challenge you nine ways to Sunday - then go pick this one up. I can't imagine 50 years of listening to this would get you to the bottom of it.

Another Great Dave Douglas CD!.......2000-01-06

The prolific Douglas scores again with this, his third recording with his string group. Douglas is a master of utilizing unusual combinations of instruments. The string group is comprised of Trumpet, Violin, Cello, Bass and Drums. (His Tiny Bell Trio consist of Trumpet, Guitar and Drums) While the group does tackle a classical piece, a Messian composition originally for organ, there is no mistaking this for anything but jazz. Though I prefer "Five" this is still amust have cd.

Amazing!.......1999-07-23

This is the Dave Douglas 'Five' in top form...a step up (which I didn't think was possible) from the first album, 'Five.' The compositions on this album are of a greater depth and the playing by each individual in the group is so 'honed-in' it leaves me floored. 'Farewell Tony' is definitely the expressive climax on the whole disc..Dave's solo is ridiculously superb...inspired....a more than fitting tribute to Tony Williams. One of the best albums I have heard in a long, long time!

Average customer rating: If You Like Liz Phair.... Hooker? I hardly know 'er! great album...transcendent hooker is a great cd The Word of God

Hooker Gloria Deluxe Manufacturer: Gloria Deluxe Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Accidental Nostalgia Gloria Deluxe Devotionals (Songs for Shunkin) Alas Alack ASIN: B000051YL1 Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

1. Down in the Mud
2. Cheap Two-Faced Star
3. Little Piece of Grace
4. One-Legged Waltz
5. Family Tree
6. Such a Long Time
7. Hospital Waiting Room Blues
8. All Hang Down (Parts 1 & 2)
9. A Long Way Down
10. Beyond My Wildest Dreams
11. Once in the Mountains
12. Heat of the Desert

Album Description

A blistering bouquet of swaggering rockers and haunting ballads that seduce you through the cigarette smoke of a lone Memphis gas station attendant listening to AM radio at 4 in the morning.

Customer Reviews:

If You Like Liz Phair...........2002-02-05

...then you'll love this CD. Cynthia Hopkins' tough lyrics and bluesy melodies are full of the same mix of anger, attitude, and sexual swagger that make Phair's "EXILE IN GUYVILLE" so raw and honest (and damn fun!). Plus, with HOOKER's amazing track "One-Legged Waltz," you get the sort of biting, melancholy, and tragic beauty I've not heard in a song since, well, Liz Phair on "EXILE's" "Canary." Gloria Deluxe on this album seems often to achieve a very Austin, TX-type blues sound. They need to go to Austin and play live and watch how many people fall in love with them. Just you wait....

Hooker? I hardly know 'er!.......2001-08-04

When I first heard this band I was like Hold On! Wait a second! That's what I call music! Because, after all, it is what I call music. It just is. And it's not just any old music. It's good freaking music, you know what I mean? I mean, stop me if I'm making a fool out of myself here, but this band really rocks! I mean it. I wouldn't just say that. I wouldn't. Do I know the members of the band? Well...that's a good question. I'd have to say...no on that one. No, I don't know them at all, not Tom, not Cynthia, and I sure as hell don't know that Chris fella. Not a bit. Never met 'em. What I do know is...this band is freaking incredible! I'm totally serious here. And how do I know this? How do you think? I've listened to their freaking music, chum, that's how. So gimme a break here, you think I'm making this stuff up? I'm not. They're good. Believe me. They are. End of story. Period. Finito. That's all she wrote. Good night, and good luck to you, and all your kin. And God help you if you don't listen to this music, 'cause I sure won't. Help you, that is. If you don't. You know, listen to the music. Because you really should. Because it's just totally awesome, to say the least. I mean, yes, it goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway. Awesome, this is, buy it now. Ok, I've said my peace. I can die now. Ciao. Monty.

great album...transcendent.......2001-05-25

I heard about these guys a couple of months ago then saw a (complimentary) half page about them in Time Out New York and ordered the cd. It's good stuff. Nice variety of theme and tempo. Cynthia Hopkins brings an artist's eye to songwriting, putting just enough detail in her character renderings to be evocative without ever becoming maudlin or (on those rare happy songs) chirpy.

And, well, frankly, the album just plain rocks.

Favorites? Little Bit of Grace and A Long Way Down. And I love the trombone and violin on the album.

Go ahead. Order it. Just think of all the wild stuff Amazon will think you'll want to buy after ordering this!

hooker is a great cd.......2001-04-07

I love this cd. Especially the song "little piece of grace". I reccomend it to everyone, especially people who like PJ Harvey, Tom Waits, etc... This band is also amazing in concert.

The Word of God.......2001-04-04

I love this album. Buy it immediately.

Yours, Charlton Heston

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Convergence Manufacturer: Klavier ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Daugherty, Michael | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Grainger | Grainger, Percy Aldridge | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Hindemith | Hindemith, Paul | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rendezvous Dialogues & Entertainments Symphonic Excursions Dream Catchers Bird Songs ASIN: B0000520C0 Release Date: 2000-10-01

Tracks:

1. Dzubay: Myaku (1999)
2. Tull: Concerto Grosso (1985)
3. Press/Johnston: Wedding Dance (1967)
4. Gryc: Masquerade Variations
5. Konzertante Overture
6. Sechs Variationen uber das Lied Prinz Eugen, der edle Ritter
7. Marsch
8. The Warriros (1916)

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10. Fully Automatic: Drum & Bass Mixed by Ak1200

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