Elevation [CD-single] [Import]

1. Elevation

2. Someone To Hold

3. Painting The Weather

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The title track is backed with 'Someone To Hold' & 'Painting The Weather'. Polydor. 2004.

Tracks:

Half Moon Rising
Mental Breakdown
The Bolton Strech
Left Me In A Hole
Darkness And Light
On The Run
Eight Cylinders
40 Miles from Denver
This Lonesome Heart
At the End of the Day
Mossy Cow
High On a Hilltop
To Say Goodbye, To Be Forgiven
If There's Still Ramblin' in the Rambler (let him go)
Waijal Breakdown

Album Description

Frog Pad: An independent record label based in Boulder,CO.

Customer Reviews:

Great bluegrass music.......2005-09-01

I am new to bluegrass, but I find this band's music to be uplifting and very enjoyable.

Four heads, eight hands, one mind.......2002-10-26

Well, they're not quite going to displace Railroad Earth at the top of my Favorite Band Currently In Existence list, but they're getting mighty close. They've grown on me so much over the last year or so that I think they've passed the String Cheese Incident and moved into second place.

Much nearer to "traditional" bluegrass than either of those other two bands (in part because they don't use drums/percussion), the Yonder Mountain String Band plays like one mind with four heads and eight hands. Each of the four (Jeff Austin, mandolin; Ben Kaufman, bass; Adam Aijala, guitar; Dave Johnston, banjo) is just so good, and so in tune with the other three, that they sound as though they could play the phone book, without rehearsal, and make it interesting to listen to.

Fortunately, they don't need to resort to playing telephone directories, since all four of them also sing and write. I personally like Austin's stuff best -- one of the reasons I decided to review this particular CD is that Austin's stunning "Half Moon Rising" and "If There's Still Ramblin' In The Rambler (Let Him Go)" are on it -- but the rest of them turn out fine material too. (Plus there's the utterly lovely "To Say Goodbye, To Be Forgiven" by Ben Galloway, who also cowrote "Check Out Time" with Johnston on _Town By Town_.)

Another reason I picked this one to review is that it was produced by Sally Van Meter, whom resophonic-guitar fans will recognize as a master of the instrument (if they know any dobroists other than Jerry Douglas). She gives the foursome a clean, dry, crisp-mountain-air sound and even sits in on a few tracks (lap steel, Scheerhorn, and backing vocals, and she plays on one or two tracks for which the liner notes fail to credit her).

And the third reason is that Darol Anger joins in on fiddle for a few tunes. (Tim O'Brien handles fiddle on _Town By Town_, and he's great too. But I've liked Anger ever since the David Grisman Quintet's first album. And Tony Rice's _Manzanita_. And . . .)

But the main reason to listen to these guys is their tight, and I mean _tight_ performance. How they do it, I don't know; it's like an egg toss between two speeding trains. Anyway, call it newgrass, jamgrass, slamgrass, or whatever you want; these guys can cook. And you need to pay attention if you want to find out how _well_ they can cook; if you just let their stuff play as background music, it can sound deceptively laid-back. It isn't.

Then, too, you have to love a bluegrass band whose liner notes include thanks to the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Frank Zappa, Tori Amos, and Sam Bush (a sample culled more or less at random from Jeff Austin's thank-you list). Even if you think you don't like bluegrass, you may want to give these guys a listen if you like any of those other artists; they may surprise you.

If you're just now being introduced to YMSB, I'd recommend starting with this CD and following it with _Town By Town_; then move on to the _Mountain Tracks_ releases. But it won't hurt too much if you vary the order. Heck, you can even get them all at once.

YMSB goes from the Appalachians to the Rockies on Elevation.......2001-08-07

Sheer passion is clear as the voices of Yonder Mountain String Band interweave magically on Elevation. Western themes occasionally surface in the lyrics with stories of sheriffs and outlaws. Solos become a group effort, as Ben, Adam, Dave, and Jeff support each other marvelously with engaging interplay throughout. Elevation is filled with original bluegrass tunes as the music of Yonder Mountain swirls the Appalachians and Rockies together in a mind-bending mosaic unique to their to "drive without drums" style.

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Elevation
Nightmares on CD?
i dig
PLEASE LISTEN MORE THAN ONCE IF YOU'RE A REAL FAN!!!
the "Know My Name" video

Mind Elevation
Nightmares on Wax
Manufacturer: Warp Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00006AL5X
Release Date: 2002-09-03

Tracks:

Mind Eye
Say-Say
Thinking Of Omara
Date With Destiny
Bleu My Mind
Environment
Soul-Ho
Humble
70s 80s
Know My Name
BBH (Bongo-Brk-Haven)
Mirrorball
Thoughts

Album Description

2002 release and there are even more vocal delights to be had this time out, from the reggae tinged observational sociology of '70s to 80s' to sassy diva bounce of the first single, 'Know My Name'. Limited edition comes in deluxe packaging with a bonus instrumental retrospective mix CD featuring one track 'The Journey' clocking in at over 39 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Elevation.......2005-07-09

Nightmares on Wax mingles chillout and funk in "Mind Elevation" the fourth official album by this one-man electronic band. As expected, it's blissed and tripped out, with plenty of inventive little flourishes to keep things interesting. The only problem is that it seems to be working too hard to please.

It opens with the terminally mellow "Mind's Eye," a smoothly sweet instrumental that might make you want to make daisy chains and smoke weed. Yep, it really is that chilled-out, even as chillout electronica goes. It's followed by a string of tripped-out, funk-edged songs, which are as sunny and meandering as a summer day.

Things take a sharp turn on "Date With Destiny," where the melody is reined into a more typical pop song, as Chyne B sings about how "time's on your side." She appears on a couple of other songs, the hip-hop "Environment" and the bassline-heavy "Know My Name." She sounds great in the first song, but after awhile her voice grows grating, and the "un-chill" music is alienating.

Fortunately, in the cuts between these songs, Nightmares on Wax (aka George Evelyn) sticks to what it does best: liquid, sunshiny electronic-funk. In these, Evelyn sounds right in his element, whether blending R&B beats with ambient sounds in "Humble," or the chillout techno of "Bleu My Mind." Basically, whenever the music and not the voice is the focus, things go well.

Nightmares on Wax first debuted as a duo, and then shrank to a one-man band, as it incorporated jazz, hip-hop and trip-hop into its sound. And "Mind Elevation" pretty much gives the people what they want and expect: Funky downtempo. This particular one goes a bit more on the side of funk and R&B, while still keeping a foot in the ethereal chillout.

The flaw of "Mind Elevation"? Trying to do too much. It strives to include a stronger dose of soul-funk, while adding in dub, downtempo, stoner electronica, R&B, and a handful of other influences. As a result, it feels like "Mind Elevation" lacks a central "sound," and is trying to cover all the bases and make everyone satisfied. Taken on a song-by-song basis, it fortunately manages to still be pretty strong.

Despite that lack of internal cohesion., the scattered "Mind Elevation" is still an enchanting mixture of beautiful downtempo and funk-R&B beats. A must-listen for fans of inventive chillout.

Nightmares on CD?.......2003-02-19

I love Nightmares on Wax... always some amazing stuff. Only problem is this CD has some really good stuff and some OK stuff... the begining of the CD seems weak and too mellow... it's only until you get halfway through when tracks like 70's 80's get's things flowing. Worth a buy to have in your chill collection but don't expect 100% out of this album... suprising since their other albums are pretty much at 100%.

i dig.......2003-02-12

Mind Elevation is my first taste of NOW, and it was definitely enough to make me want all their stuff. It's a great chill out album, though it has a little more R&B sound on some tracks than i'd prefer, but still that's only 2 or 3 outta 20. Easily worth the 18 bucks.

PLEASE LISTEN MORE THAN ONCE IF YOU'RE A REAL FAN!!!.......2003-01-04

okay, so YES! the first single "KNOW MY NAME" is arguably the worst song on the album....but, reviewers come on, did you really give this album a chance at all? i can't get enough of this album and play it constantly. "DATE WITH DESTINY" may just be N.O.W.'s greatest song ever!!! everyone that pooped on this incredible talent and album with a lame review should go get their hearing and brains checked! listen to tracks like "SAY SAY" & "THINKING OF OMARA" these songs are nothing but brilliant and instant N.O.W. classics. who cares if every song isn't a diamond with a few priceless gems on each album!!!!!! take a couple more listens, if you are a REAL fan, and behold the incredible talent. finally, "DATE WITH DESTINY" gets my vote for best pop song of 2002, hands down. and don't forget to wear your GREEN SWEATERS when you listen to this band because it's good for you silly.
!!!

the "Know My Name" video.......2003-01-04

I saw the video for "Know My Name" on a beta release of the monthly DVD magazine-to-be "Remote". Absolutely mind blowing. I dont bother writing reviews often but felt it necessary to put in a good word against all these other sub-par reviews. I have not listened to the whole record so I am limited to reviewing one song that got bashed so badly in these reviews. In the video the singer is pregant and wearing a homemade poor looking "Christian Dior" iron-on t-shirt and leather visor. Her and several other "real people" pass a microphone to each other as they subtly do there own thing(karate, basketball, track, soccer, etc.)against a black backround with a giant speaker. What I found to be important about this video was how "accessable" the people felt. One dancing girl was on the heavy side while being all the more attractive. Brilliant work I must say.

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Fantastic
This will put you on a plane to Hawaii!

Cool Elevation
Ho'okena
Manufacturer: Ho'omau Productions
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000E68WF
Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

Laua'e o Nu'uanu
Home Kapaka
Na Kuahiwi 'Elima
Ho'ola'i
Ala Pikake
Beautiful Kahana
Ke 'Ala o ka Rose
Ka Ua o Nu'uanu
La 'Elima
The Prayer
Ku'u Lei o ka Pili Aumoe
Enchantment (Instrumental)
Hanohano Waolani

Album Description

Ho'okena's CD "Cool Elevation" is sure to take this talented quartet to new and greater heights. 7 of the 13 cuts are original compositions, written and arranged by Manu Boyd and Horace K. Dudoit III, and several reflect the beauty and elegance of Nu'uanu ("cool elevation"). Multiple "No Hoku Hanohano Award" winners, Ho'okena celebrates 17 years as a renaissance Hawaiian group of today, and they share their love for their homeland, culture and people through their harmonious and exhilarating music.

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic.......2005-06-13

I can't stop listening to this album! I have found some Hawaiian music to be somewhat jarring and something I can only take in small doses. However, the lyrics of this album are profoundly beautiful and poetic, like Hawaii itself. The melodies on these songs are somewhat repetitive, yet somehow, the music is completely soothing yet upbeat. It puts me in a good mood in the morning, keeps me calm at work, and relaxes me in the evenings. I can't seem to be in a bad mood while listening to this!!!

This will put you on a plane to Hawaii!.......2005-03-07

Music from the islands changes all the time. In fact, as the politics of the islands change so does the music. The recovery of the traditional language and use of it in music has now come to be a trademark of the hawaiian sound. These boys do a great job of that. I was in Waikiki a couple months back and almost every hotel on the beach was playing parts of this album on their sound system. That may be good or bad to you depending on your politics but this album is truly a gold winner for a true taste of where music is Hawaii is at right now. Just relax, have a mai tai with this playing and you can almost place yourself at Kuhio Beach on a warm summer day!

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exquisite
An extremely important release

Alain: Organ Works, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Naxos
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000014EK
Release Date: 1997-06-10

Tracks:

Litanies
Petite Piece
Le Jardin Suspendu
Deuxieme Fant
Vars Sur Un Theme De Clement Janequin
Deux Danses A Agni Yavishta: 1ere Danse
Deux Danses A Agni Yavishta: 2eme Danse
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Chor Cistercien
Climat
Monodie
Ballade En Mode Phrygien
Chor Phrygien
Ste: Intro Et Vars
Ste: Scherzo
Ste: Chor

Customer Reviews:

exquisite.......2001-04-22

The death of Jehan-Ariste Alain, like all of the deaths caused by WWII, was a tragic, senseless one. A mere 29 years of age, Alain was quickly becoming a prominant composer of amazing versitility and life. One can only speculate what wonders he would have composed had be survived the dreaded war, but the output that we do have proves that he had extraordinary talent.

One of 2 volumes of his work released by the Naxos label, Vol. 1 showcases Alain's powerfully distinctive voice in a number of distinct formats, ranging from the one minute "le Jardin Suspendu," complete with an exotic atmosphere akin to contemporary Olivier Messiaen, the wonderfully precocious "Petite Piece," and his best known piece, "Litanies."

To me, it is is the fantastic organ playing of Eric Lebrun that brings Alain's already amazing pieces to greater life. His choice of the Cavaille-Coll organ of the Church of St-Antoine des Quinze-Vingts in Paris was the ideal one for these pieces. Alain meant for his pieces to be played on just such an organ, so one can hear the majesty of Alain and the organ mingling beautifully, with the highly competent Lebrun in command. There is no doubt that Lebrun is attuned to what Alain meant for the pieces to sound like. Listen to his rendition of the Gregorian-esque "Ballade en Mode Phrygien" and feel the shivers go down your spine.

The 2 cd set is a masterful look at one of the greatest 20th century composers that should have been, and with it being a Naxos release, the price is never a factor. Invest the few dollars and hear one of the great lps of organ music you will likely ever hear. It is well worth it.

An extremely important release.......2001-01-24

Paul Dukas, of "The Sorceror's Apprentice" fame, was one of the finest composition tutors of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Amongst his pupils were three significant organists: Messiaen - who is now seen as one of the most influential figures of the entire twentieth century; Langlais - who has become somewhat less prominent than Messiaen but was certainly no less important as a composer; and Alain - equally promising as a composer, but killed during military service in 1940 by a Nazi bomb blast. He was just 29 years of age.

It could be said of that tragedy that it robbed us of a great twentieth century composer. However, Alain lived and worked long enough to produce a large corpus of organ music, remarkably mature in style and full of contrasts, and as this two-disc series shows, though his life was cut so brutally short, it was by no means a waste of life.

That Alain shared a class with Messiaen and Langlais seems clear to me on listening to some of the music in this volume. The special harmonic techniques and exotic interests of Messiaen might perhaps be detected in "Le Jardin suspendu" or "Deux Danses a Agni Yavishta" (the first of which is barely a minute long); "Litanies" (one of his better known legacies) and "Variations sur un theme de Clement Janequin" bear testimony to an interest in ancient French musical ideas and traditions, shared by Langlais. Like both, Alain seems to have inherited a strong gift for melody and how best to accompany it; witness the simply delicious "Petite Piece" (track 2), the more extended "Deuxieme Fantasie" or the chorales "Cistercian" and "Phrygien," exquisitely crafted miniatures that harbour some truly innovate musical thinking behind their seemingly pedestrian titles. Alain was obviously a man of clear religious conviction, yet in writing for organ he also catered for the more secular side of performing, as can be seen in the "Deux Preludes Profanes," "Ballade en mode Phrygien" which is derived, Langlais-esque, from Gregorian chant and is thus on the cusp between liturgical and non-liturgical music, or the three-movement "Suite" that closes this programme.

This is music of great quality: well formed, interesting and deserving of a wide audience. Here, it is beautifully performed by Eric Lebrun, himself a pupil of the composer's organ-playing relative, Marie-Claire Alain. Seated at a genuine French Cavaille-Coll organ - the type of instrument for which the music for written - he delivers a beautiful performance: sensitive, brilliantly accurate and wholly communicative. With the Naxos budget price, this disc is certainly hard to resist, particularly for organists like myself!

Tracks:

Funeral March From Op.35 - BBC Philharmonic
Agnus Dei - Richard Hickox
Komm Susse Tod - BBC Philharmonic
Pie Jesu - Libby Crabtree
'Nimrod' - Alexander Gibson
'I Know That My Redeemer Liveth' - Joan Rodgers
Largo - Simon Standage
Pavane - BBC Philharmonic
Vocalise - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
'When I Am Laid In Earth' - Emma Kirby
'Meditation' - Yuri Torchinsky
Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte - Louis Lortie
Irish Tune - BBC Philharmonic
Adagio For Strings, Op.11 - Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

Introitus - Choir Of Saint John's College
'Le Dernier Sommeil De La Vierge - BBC Philharmonic
Panis Angelicus - BBC Philharmonic
Adagietto - Neeme Jarvi
'Dead March' - BBC Philharmonic
'Ruht Wohl, Ihr Heiligen Gebeine' - Harry Christophers
Cantus-In Memory Of Benjamin Britten - Neeme Jarvi
Agnus Dei - City Of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
'Touch Her Soft Lips And Part' - Richard Hickox
'Death Of Ase' - Vernon Handley
'Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring' - Michael Austin
Sursum Corda, Op.11 - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Marcia Funebre - Walter Weller

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One of my most-played CDs
One of the best sets of organ works
Mystic!
By All Means Get This CD
To be fair...

In A Quiet Cathedral

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Release Date: 1994-08-02

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Op. 122, No. 5: Chorale Prelude: Schumcke dich, o liebe Seele
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Prelude On The Welsh Hymn Tune 'Rosymedre'
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Sonatina: Very Slowly
Trois Paraphrases Gregoriennes: Ave Maria, Ave Maris Stella
Chant de Paix (Song Of Peace)

Customer Reviews:

One of my most-played CDs.......2005-10-13

This is one of my most frequently played CDs. I find it perfect background music for meditation, prayer, reading and other tasks, as well as a good CD that doesn't disturb people at work.

This is not intended to be organised as a church service or a concert performance per se, but rather, as the co-producer Carol Rosenberger states, 'this album is meant to recreate an experience many of us have treasured: slipping inside the doors of a cathedral and finding oneself alone in a vast, quiet space with light streaming through stained glass windows. The organist begins to play gentle music, and one is lost in contemplation...'

As a churchy person, I've often had the experience of working or sitting in an empty church while the organists or their students practiced. This recording in many ways reminds me of that experience. Of course, our organ is a far cry from the pipe organ in Atlanta's Cathedral of St. Philip, with over 5000 pipes (and our church does not have a 5-second delay reverberation, either), 4 manuals and 96 ranks. This Aeolian-Skinner organ is a genuinely stunning instrument, but as with any instrument, it takes the right performer to bring out the fullness of the sound from it.

Todd Wilson is just such a performer. His playing is solid and well-suited for this task, with occasional flashes of brilliance. Mozart's 'Adagio', Bach's 'Jesu, Joy of Many's Desiring', and Barber's 'Adadio for Strings' (here arranged for the organ) are truly wonderful pieces. The programme here is a diverse collection of pieces from Baroque, Renaissance, and later pieces, including folk tunes and a few modern compositions. Todd Wilson is a church organist and music director at Church of the Covenant in Cleveland, Ohio (a city with not insignificant music resources and life), and is also head of the Organ Department at the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has had an international performance and recording career.

I applaud the decision to make this a double-disc set - the producer writes that there was just too much good music to limit the selection. Thus, there is a method to the organisation, given the availability of two discs. The first disc has more simple pieces, easily recognisable melodies and well-known hymn/sacred pieces. The second disc has a bit more complexity of music.

There is a booklet that is particularly designed for young people, so that they may become more familiar with the organ as an instrument, and this type of music.

This is a truly wonderful recording.

One of the best sets of organ works.......2005-02-20

This is a superb set of organ works. Strongly recommended.

Mystic!.......2003-12-28

The Æolian-Skinner organ in St.Philip's Cathedral, Atlanta is the finest example on Earth of eclectic organ...and the last- really-marvellous instrument erected by this firm. Flutes and Erzählers speak directly from Heaven...and the organ, despite electric, seems to have tracker action! Listen to Bach's BWV 731 and 648: they sound like played on a Silbermann instrument!
Todd Wilson is a delicate musician, a poet of the organ and a genius in the choice of the stops.
Buy also the other recordings of this Æolian-Skinner by Robert Delcamp (Naxos) and Alan Morrison (Gothic)...and don't forget that Michael Murray recorded in St.Philip's Cathedral for Telarc the finest rendition of Poulenc's "Concerto in sol minore per organo, archi e timpani" under the direction of the late Robert Shaw.

By All Means Get This CD.......2003-09-06

I found this wonderfully relaxing CD above and beyond my expectations. Do you enjoy organ music, then listen and explore the sacred music of J.S. Bach. This music will relax you: keep your muscles relaxed as you work on a time deadline for a large project, or doing some casual items around the house.

To be fair..........2003-04-04

The hiss that one reviewer refers to is undoubtedly the organ's wind supply. The wind can be heard on most organ recordings.

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The First from a stunning series.
very nice
Elevations: Jumping right in.
Delightful to the senses
The First Of A Five-Star Series

Elevation, Vol. 1
Various Artists
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Sleeping with the Gods of Love

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To All My Relations - Stonecoat
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World Of Wonders - Freud
Niki D - Horold Budd

Customer Reviews:

The First from a stunning series........2001-12-03

I remember hearing something at a bookstore and loving the music. So I asked the clerk what it was and he showed me the cover of this album. So I bought this album even though I only heard one song off of it and what a buy. I was amazed at the aural beauty that was coming out of my boombox when I played the CD.

Mars Lasar by Mars Lasar is a very haunting track that 11th Hour fans will love. It has beautiful keyboards and some Jazz guitar playing and some breezing at the beginnings and endings. This was the song that I heard at the bookstore that made me want to buy this CD. Heaven by Emer Kenny is a breathtaking Celtic Groove with stunning whispering vocals and a danceable beat. Sure-As-Not is a stunning piece from the Celtic masterminds Afro-Celt Sound System. It's a dark, Celtic almost wintery track with some ambience and plenty. The sound blips and the breathing sound effects at the beginning and ending are a perfect backdrop to this amazing song. Port Na Bpucai by Norin Ni Riain is a stunning Celtic New-Age pop song with stunning vocals and a wintery evening mood. Massai Rain by Miriam Stockley is the winner on this album. It's a techno dance song that contains African chants and some Jazz instruments. Usually I don't like world music mixing with techno but it worked here and this is my favorite song on this CD. Nomads by Govinda is a strongly Middle Eastern track with some acoustic guitars. I hate to say it but this song is a two and a half minute assault on my ears. Librarsi by Marcome is a beautiful song with vocals that easily resemble that of Enyas. Trail Of Tears by David Arkenstone is a somber track with a Native American feel and Native American flutes and a groovy drum loop. Forever by Nicholas Gunn is a breathtaking song that is like Mars Lasar but much slower, less jazzy and with a more Celtic feel and a stormy atmosphere. Circle Of Friendship by Joanne Shenandoa is a beautiful jaz-pop sounding track with some chanting vocals and beautiful piano playing towards the ending. To All My Relations by Stonecoat is a very new-age pop sounding groove with Native American chanting and flutes to create a stunning track. Prisme by Annbjorg Lien is a more Norwegian folk track with some Celtic feel to it. The flutes and the chanting towards the ending are breathtaking. Silence Of The Eclipse by Christopher Franke is a very haunting track with a very ambient sound. Definately a must hear. World Of Wonders by F.R.E.U.D. is a very romantic pop sounding with amazing vocals and an atmosphere that brings up images of two lovers running in the distance through large gardens in the hills. Nikki D by Harold Budd is a great closer to this CD. It's a jazzy ambient track with some bass playing and beauriful piano playing.

This CD is wonderful and is a great first addition to this killer new age compilation series. Just this album alone has more power to grab your soul than all of the three Pure Moods CD put together. I strongly recommend getting this CD. It's worth buying just for Massai Rain. And get the the other Elevation CDs as well especially the fourth one. And get the Earthtone Collection CDs as well. They are absolutely brilliant.

very nice.......2001-07-31

the whole collection all three are one of the best compilations of great artists, the music is mystical and definetly takes you to another realm of consciousness

Elevations: Jumping right in........2000-08-18

This is one of those c.d.'s where it takes more than one listening to get used to. However, there are three especially catchy tunes that helps this c.d. jump through the hoop. They are the beautifully euphoric "Librarsi" by Marcome with her sophistocated vocals, the curious "Free Fall" by Mars Lasar, and the tricky "Sure As Not" by Afro Celt Sound System. As for the rest of the c.d., there is light at the end of the tunnel. The Elevations series is designed to expose you to different types of music that you would not have otherwise been exposed to, and which you might actually enjoy.

Delightful to the senses.......2000-07-16

The first and the best (in my opinion) of these wonderful compilation cd's, although Elevation 3 has some great stuff on it too. I just couldn't get into Elevation 2 for some reason. I HIGHLY recommend Elevation and Elevation 3 for fans of New Age, who like a little Celtic and Jazz mixed in for good measure. I can hardly wait for their next one! For additional compilations such as these, check out "The Best New Age" volumes (six in all, I believe), that feature EKO, CUSCO, NEAL SCHON (great! -who'd of thought?), and lots more. I have 3 of these, all great. They may be out of print, but I think you can still get them here on Amazon or Cdnow, or your local used cd trading store. Enjoy!

The First Of A Five-Star Series.......2000-05-14

The CD starts out with the beautifully relaxing "Free Fall" from Mars Lasar, with expertly placed electronic harmony vocals which add a lovely touch. We then move on to Emer Kenny's "Heaven", which uses her lilting, subdued voice to evoke Celtic mysticism over a laid-back dance-pop beat. "Sure-As-Not", by Afro-Celt Sound System, is sonically similar but has more of an African/dance sound to it, and relies less heavily on vocals and more so on guitar. With the drums mixed down on the track, "Port Na bPucai" allows Norin Ni Riain's vocals to soar, and soar they do. This is a Celtic-flavored guitar-based track. "Massai Rain" by Miriam Stockley is a high-energy electronic-influenced African tribal-like song, with Stockley's gorgeous and powerful vocals multi-layered on top. Truly one of the highlights on the CD. Govinda's "Nomads" is a Mid-eastern flavored track with a very rhythmic drum beat. With Marcome's angelic voice, the next track, "Librarsi", is truly a gem to be noticed. A subdued but insitent rhythm and ethereal synthesizers transport you to a beautiful place inside your mind. David Arkenstone contributes "Trail Of Tears", which, even though it has a nice rhythm, tends to become overly repetitive. "Forever", by Nicholas Gunn, is similar to "Free Fall", but is much slower and dramatic, and more Celtic-influenced. "Circle Of Friendship" is a beautiful combination of Celtic and Native American influences by Joanne Shenandoah, and her sweet voice complements the mix. Stonecoat's "To All My Relations" is very simlar to "Circle" but contains less of the female vocal element and more chanting. Annebjorg Lien's "Prisme" is an enchanting mix of Celtic and Norwegian folk, and one of the more acoustic cuts on the CD. Christopher Franke's "Silence Of The Eclipse" sounds like it was lifted from the soundtrack of an 80s TV show. One to skip. The true winner on this compilation is F.R.E.U.D.'s "World Of Wonders", combining dance-pop and new age with Cora Donovan's soaring vocals and beautiful instrumentation. The disc ends with Harold Budd's "Niki D", a slow, jazzy number that is also one to skip--slow and uninteresting. With only two thin spots, this compilation ranks high.

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Historic Organ Of Louisville

Manufacturer: Organ Hist. Society
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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

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

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

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

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

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000004AHS
Release Date: 1996-12-17

Tracks:

Funeral March And Humn Of Seraphs
Sonata No.1, Op.42: III. Finale
'The Little Red Lark'
Fireside Francies, Op.29
Lord Enthroned
Suite Folklorique: Canzona
Lied des Chrysanthemes, Op.3, No.1
Fantasie And Fugue In B-Flat
We Know That Christ Is Raised
Peer Gynt Suite I.: Ases Tod
Andante
Concerto No.1: Organ Solo
Johnson Rag

Tracks:

Sonata IV.
Ave Maria, Op.104, No.2
Allegro Maestoso And Fugue On America
Homage To Persichetti
Dawn Hymn, Op.138
Sunset To Sunrise
O God, Thou Faithful God, Op.65
Church Cantata: b. Aria
Hymn Interpret: Beach Spring
Sonata V.
Elevation, No.30
Secondo Dialogo
Monologue, Op.162, No.1: Fughetta On B-A-C-H
Homeward Bound
Prayer
Offertoire (La madone)
Chanson de nuit, Op.15, No.1
Thais: Meditation
Prelude On Pisgah

Tracks:

Sonata No.4 In B-Flat Major: I., II.
Fugue In A-Flat Minor
Prelude On Hyfrydol
L'Apres midi faune: Prelude
The Ride Of The Walkuren
The Last Rose Of Summer
Laudate Dominum: O Praise Ye the Lord
Three Pieces
Fantasie

Tracks:

Partita On Ein fest Burg
A Mighty Fortress
Sonata II.: I. Lebhaft
Prelude And Fugue In E-Flat
Sing Alleluia Forth
Trumpet Tune
Grand March In B-Flat Major
Partita On Resonet In laudibus
When In Our Music: Chorale

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Edward Elgar

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000IM6Q
Release Date: 1999-04-13

Tracks:

Theme: Andante - Alexander Gibson
I. L'istesso Tempo (C.A.E.)- - Alexander Gibson
II. Allegro (H.D.S-P)- - Alexander Gibson
III. Allegretto (R.B.T.)- - Alexander Gibson
IV. Allegro Di Molto (W.M.B.)- - Alexander Gibson
V. Moderato (R.P.A.)- - Alexander Gibson
VI. Andantino (Ysobel)- - Alexander Gibson
VII. Presto (Troyte) - Alexander Gibson
VIII. Allegretto (W.N.)- - Alexander Gibson
IX. Adagio (Nimrod)- - Alexander Gibson
X. Allegretto (Dorabella)- - Alexander Gibson
XI. Allegro Di Molto (G.R.S.) - Alexander Gibson
XII. Andante (B.G.N.)- - Alexander Gibson
XIII. Romanza: Moderato (***) - Alexander Gibson
XIV. Finale: Allegro (E.D.U.) - Alexander Gibson
No.1 In D Major - Alexander Gibson
No.2 In A Minor - Alexander Gibson
No.3 In C Minor - Alexander Gibson
No.4 In G Major - Alexander Gibson
No.5 In C Major - Alexander Gibson

Tracks:

Chanson De Matin, Op.15 No.2 - Norman Del Mar
Chanson De Nuit, Op.15 No.1 - Norman Del Mar
Serenade Lyrique - Norman Del Mar
Salut D'amour, Op.12 - Norman Del Mar
1. Andante- - Norman Del Mar
2. Allegro - Norman Del Mar
Contrasts, Op.10 No.3 - Norman Del Mar
Soliloquy For Oboe And Orchestra - Leon Goossens
Woodland Interlude - Norman Del Mar
1. Jack Falstaff, Page To The Duke Of Norfolk - Norman Del Mar
2. Gloucestershire, Shallow's Orchard - Norman Del Mar
1. Allegretto Giocoso- - Norman Del Mar
2. Moderato- - Norman Del Mar
3. Allegro Vivace - Norman Del Mar
Sospiri, Op.70 - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Minuet - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Burlesco - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Adieu - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Waltz - Bournemouth Sinfonietta
Sursum Corda, Op.11 - Bournemouth Sinfonietta

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Buy his 'Music for the Hips' Instead
Best ARAB Mix
Finally, someone does it right.

Elevation
DJ Nader
Manufacturer: Level Up
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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Music for the Hips
Remix: Arabic Club Mix, Vol. 2
Hizzy
Play It Loud 2000
Arabic Jukebox

ASIN: B00008J2KA
Release Date: 2001-08-24

Tracks:

Mani Mani [Flip Top Belly Remix] - Diana Haddad
Sidi Mansour [el Rio Remix]
Tekram Ainak [Khaleejy]
Leily Lail
Amr Diab (Breakd It Down)
Jimmi Wa Ghanni
Habibi Da [511 Remix] - Hisham Abbas
Shukran [Transitional]
We'hyatak Enta
Ah Ya Ghazali - Mustafa Amar
Esheq Al Banat (Ghennenah) - Mohammed Muneer
Wala Wala (Jamm Session Begins) - Hakim
Transitional Beats
Keda Ainy Ainak [Nader, Nidal M. House Remix] - Amr Diab
Alf Leila Wa Leila [House Mix] - Oum Kalthoum
Jazzy Beats
El-Layaly

Customer Reviews:

Buy his 'Music for the Hips' Instead.......2005-11-25

I purchased this cd because i have his 'Music for the hips' which is GREAT. This compilation is so-so compared to Music for the hips. its nice background music.

Best ARAB Mix.......2003-12-28

I loved this album, I listen to it all the time- it stays true to its roots while keeping a modern tone- much variety
every track is unique- enjoy

Finally, someone does it right........2003-08-14

Simply excellent. I saw him openening for banco de gaia, and had to get this album as soon as I could. And after I got it, I was very happy I did. If you want to hear someone remix arabic music into a modern format that is retains the original flavour and still makes it movable,
get this album.

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