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An American Composer in Concert
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December Morning

Splendid Live Performance from Modern Composer Tim Janis

Very good but not excellent

An outstanding CD that leaves you wanting more

Incredible music from an incredible evening...

An American Composer in Concert

Manufacturer: Tim Janis Ensemble
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Q6P0
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

Cape Elizabeth
The Fallen Leaves of Autumn
Ocean Mist
Half Moon Bay
The Edge of September
Pacific Wind
Menemsha Harbor
Light on the Moon
Sea Rose
Music of Hope
Twin Lights
White Mountains
Blue Hill Bay
Seascape
Cry of the Blue Whale
Water's Edge
Ocean Heights
Flowers in October
Amazing Grace

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Composer Tim Janis has long straddled the line between contemporary instrumental and classical music. With An American Composer in Concert, he further blurs that line. The first nine tracks of this disc were recorded by the Tim Janis Ensemble in the composer's studio. They're short, majestic, and relaxing instrumentals named after nature themes ("Cape Elizabeth," "The Fallen Leaves of Autumn," "Pacific Wind"). Things pick up slightly during the 10 live tracks that make up the second half of this disc. Recorded at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center with the American Symphony Orchestra, these tracks feature luxuriant strings, the occasional pennywhistle solo, and one vocal track (a take on "Amazing Grace" with sweeping orchestrations). As with most Janis efforts, there's nothing groundbreaking here, just soothing music and pleasant melodies. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

December Morning.......2004-10-17

It is just so soothing. I've had the opporturnity to see him in person (sort of) on QVC shopping channel. I can just see his face as he places along with the rest of the group. He looks so peaceful and serene. And that is how I feel listening to his music.

Splendid Live Performance from Modern Composer Tim Janis.......2003-04-24

Tim Janis's latest CD is split into two sections; the first 9 tracks feature new works, and the latter 10 tracks are taken from his live performance at the Lincoln Centre (USA) earlier in 2001.

The new tracks are a little repetitive in sound, but there is some quality music within them. Where the CD really takes off, however, is in the live section, which features renditions of his favourite pieces ably supported by the American Symphony Orchestra. Stand-out tracks include "Twin Lights", "Water's Edge" and my favourite of all, "Amazing Grace", featuring the powerful voice of Gwendolyn Leathers supported by some fabulous orchestration.

"White Mountain" deserves a mention of its own for its sheer excellence and beauty. Stunning penny-whistle playing!

These live tracks are taken from Janis's previous releases, including the excellent "Water's Edge" and the now unavailable "Flowers in October".

At over 70 minutes in length, you get a lot of music for your money.

If you enjoy melodic, soothing instrumental music played by a symphony orchestra, this CD may well be the one for you.

Highly recommended.

Very good but not excellent.......2002-11-22

When I first heard Tim Janis on our local PBS station, I was memerized by his music so I had to get the CD. I'm glad I did but I have to admit when a friend pointed out that all his songs pretty much sounded the same, I had to agree. Maybe as he gets older there will be some more variety, I hope so. He's a very talented young man.

An outstanding CD that leaves you wanting more.......2002-03-15

"An American Composer in Concert" is another outstanding CD from Tim Janis. The lush mixture of ensemble and orchestral songs truly transport you to a better place emotionally and mentally. Tim Janis composes the music I've been waiting my whole life to hear, though I didn't know it until I heard it. I'm much more at peace with nature and myself after listening to his music. On this CD, "Blue Hill Bay" is probably my favorite of all Tim Janis' songs, but all the songs on this CD (with the possible exception of a vocal rendition of "Amazing Grace" that doesn't seem to belong) are great. If you haven't heard Tim Janis' music, you owe it to yourself to get this one and listen to it. Since I've found his music grows on people, I guarantee if you listen to your CD 5 times, you'll be hooked like I am and explore his other CD's as well. Enjoy!!

Incredible music from an incredible evening..........2001-11-23

I LOVE the music of Tim Janis and this CD is a truly wonderful CD. This CD has georgeous live tracks and extra bonus tracks to make it completely full of breathtaking melodies...I would truly recommend it to anyone who wants to have some beautiful music around the house!

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Nah
Nice score, CD way to short!
This is CLASSIC Hans Zimmer!!!
THE BEST SCORE EVER MADE!!!

Pacific Heights (1990 Film)
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Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1994-08-02

Tracks:

Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV

Customer Reviews:

Nah.......2005-10-11

If this score had the suspense music shown in the final battle bewteen Griffith and Keaton in the movie, I would have kept it since that is why I wanted it in the first place. Empty score without it, nothing great here, some moments but not enough for me.

Nice score, CD way to short!.......2002-11-02

I was in Wal-Mart and I saw Pacific Heights DVD for 5 bucks so I bought it, enjoyed the movie, enjoyed the score(love Zimmers work, The Rock, Broken Arrow,). Soon after seeing the movie I bought the soundtrack, First Track: begins with a Broken Arrow type theme then goes in to Micheal Keaton's sax theme, good track. Second Track: the piano is played for about 2 minutes and then this is where it gets good, the Broken Arrow type theme is played again in all its glory, and Keatons theme plays with a few beats and vocals. The other tracks aren't as good lack themes, lack every thing that made the other track great. Now heres the draw back, the CD is 36 minutes long!. If your a Hans Zimmer get it anyway. Nice score, CD way to short.

This is CLASSIC Hans Zimmer!!!.......2002-07-26

This is one of Hans Zimmer's most classic soundtracks. It usually isn't mentioned in some of the biographies of Zimmer on other web sites and I DON'T KNOW WHY. This soundtrack features uniqe: percussion, sound effects, orchestration, jazzy music, classical music, blues music, ethnic music(Bluegrass, Japanese)
and of course... Suspense music. Here is a little overview of it.
1. Part I- This starts the movieout with the percussion and leads into the dessert theme(banjo theme)which is extremely clever theme, then the rythym comes into play a little clearer.Then starts Carter Hayes' spooky, seductive, gloomy theme played by a saxaphone, then repeated with some spooky orchestrations and a disturbing voice by Carmen Twille. It continues with the beggining scenes with Hayes and Ann. Then it completely skips(and I don't know why they do this)to the hotel scene where Patty is finding out who Hayes really is.
2.Part II- Is the End Credits where Hans reprises the main piano theme for Patty and Drake and makes it sound very fresh, then he reprises the dessert(banjo) theme again with a climatic build up that turns it from a simple banjo and whistle theme to a orchestrated blast, followed by reprising Carter Hayes' spooky (sax/voice) theme again also lifting this one to a huge new arrangement, and dying back down with an ending voice.
Part III- This is the start of the suspence. It starts the main theme, and the leads into the very ethhnic Japanese theme with a beautiful arrangement. Then it starts the scene where the demented Hayes stares delinquently stareing at Patty from within the base-ment. Then it goes into the scene where Drake spies on Hayes and gets a loadfull of cochroaches in his face!
Part IV- This combines 3 big suspense sequences that sound really nasty, creepy and... just plain weird. In both 3&4, Hans uses very unique sound effects that sound creepy and add very atmospheric feel to it. He used the screeching, slasher technique that sounds like a screeching violin that he uses on other action thriller soundtracks. Hardcore Zimmer fans would know what I'm talking about. He used it 6 times in Part III and twice at the elevator scene in Part I. It originated on this soundtrack. Part IV concludes with the big percussive, piano part and leads into the final reprise of the main(piano)theme.
Zimmer, himself said on a interview that this was still one of his favorite soundtracks, because you can never tell what instrument are used. I don't think that that's the best reason to like it, but he sure as heck is right, for at least the sound effects. This Soundtrack is out of print, though I'm not surprised. It's been out for 12 years, but if you can happen to stumble across one, GET IT! This is a prominent addition to any Zimmer or score fan's collection.

THE BEST SCORE EVER MADE!!!.......2001-08-02

This score is beautiful, believe me. When you play this once,you will play this forever!