Under Your Sky

Product Description
New album from renowned leaders of the nu-jazz movement. Features guest vocalists Madeline Edgebill of all-girl reggae band ACABU & members of African Head Charge. 2001 release.

Tracks:

Stay A While
Unexpected Days
Prema Redentor
Thin
Shaken
Lay Down
So Blue It's Black
Under Your Sky
68 Moves
Comin Home
Bird Song
In Between

Album Description

New album from renowned leaders of the nu-jazz movement. Features guest vocalists Madeline Edgebill of all-girl reggae band ACABU & members of African Head Charge. 2001 release.

Album Details

Drum and bass: Idiosyncratic figures with roots in different sections of the UK dance scence, Ned Kelly and Professor Stretch, the Underwolves, were united by the desire to make music so well it spreads beyond any sub-culture that may have originally spawned it. They have been attracting attention ever since early singles like 1996's 'Nine Lives' and remixes such as their elegant approach to making music.

Customer Reviews:

Stunning ý buy it now.......2002-01-11

Great album, I first got this on a blue promo back in 1999 and it took ages to get its full release, well worth the wait. I remember the band doing a session for British DJ Gilles Peterson three years ago when they were previewing these tracks! Unexpected Days, Bird Song and So Blue It's Black are up there with the very best of nu-jazz. Go and get it!

Stunning ý buy it now.......2002-01-11

Sophisticated beats for the posher of parties.......2001-09-05

This album it has be said is a suprisingly good one .. considering I only bought it on the merits they were signed to the same label (Compost) as Jazzanova, of whom I think are amazing. Check the excellent d n' b track on 8... awesome .. and damn cool as well...

Drum & Bass with a vocal touch........2001-07-27

Underwolves-Under Your Sky is a nicely put together piece of drum & bass. Choppy drum beats accompanied by synth stabs fill out the frame work of this track. Add some catchy vocal hooks and you have something sure to please on the dance floor or just listening at home. A must for any drum & bass fans.

WAS IT WORTH THE WAIT?.......2001-06-30

We have been waiting for this album for nearly two years, after being teased with various white label singles.....And finally, well to be honest, this is a pretty good cd. For most it will be what you expected. A good blend of break beat and electronic soul. The problem is that you have heard most of these songs before(or you have heard various imitations), on different compilation albums. This project was supposed to be released, at the very least, a year and a half ago on Island Blue records. If this album would've dropped then, it certainly would've had a stronger impact. A couple of years is more than enough time for copy cats to saturate listeners with a similar sound, and that really is the only probelm I have with this release...it was done a little too late. Clearly it is still worth purchasing, but next time dont make us wait that long..

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Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa
Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes

Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
Leos Janacek , Iva Bittová , ¿kampa Quartet , Vladimír Godár , and Skampa Quartet
Manufacturer: Supraphon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00061X9YC
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

Tuzba (Desire)
Stst'/Steadiness
Lavecka (Bench)
Stesk (Woe) - Skampa Quartet
Obrk Mileho (Lover's Likeness)
Svatba Kom (Gnats Wedding)
Kouzlo (Charm)
Slib (Promise)
Orisek Lovy (Hazel Nut) - Skampa Quartet
La (Love)
Jablunka (Apple Tree)
Jabucko (Sweet Apple)
Co Je to Za Nebe (What Sky)
Safva C (Alderman's Daughter)
Cervenab(Little Red Apples)
Dobr(Good Hunt)
He Warden)
Kony Mil [My Lover's Horses]
Kv MilodejnLove Herbs)
Pcko (Posy)
LoucenMilou
Jindy a NynThen and Now)
T (Uneasy)
VzknMessage)
Belegrade (Belgrade) - Skampa Quartet
Milenec Vrah (Lover Killer)
Pomluva (Calumny)
LoucenParting)
Sirota (Lonely Soul)
Osamel Alone)
Komu Kytka (For Whom the Posy)
Z Od Mil (Love Shining)
Polajka (Thyme)
Kol(KolTown)
Psano (Love Letter)
Karafi(Carnation)
Rozmarsemary)
Pamy (Mementos)
Zpevulenka (Tender Little Tune)
Nejistota (Uncertainty)
Kukacka (Cuckoo)
Zahrcka (Fence)
Muzikanti (Musicians)
Vernost' (Faithfulness)
Bolavlava (Headache)
Osud (Fate)
Daleko ProvdanWedded Far Away)
Budk (Wakening)
Dobrada (Sound Advice)
Slzy echou (Tears of Comfort)
Koukol (Corncockle)
Kalina (Guelder Rose)
Pohreb Zbojnv

Customer Reviews:

Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa.......2006-05-09

This is a unique recording of Janacek's transcriptions of Moravian folk songs. Originally for piano and voice, they have been transcribed by Slovak composer Vladimir Godar for string quartet and (occasionally) three-voice male chorus. Here they are performed by renowned Czech singer and violinist Iva Bittova, accompanied by the Skampa Quartet and chorus. The effect is not so much of classical liede, but of authentic eastern European "popular" songs - the sonority of the string quartet adds to this in no small part. Janacek would be proud.

Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes.......2005-07-28

I honestly did not know what I was getting myself into when I bought this CD. I love Janacek, I love folk songs... how could I go wrong? Iva Bittova! I was concerned that she would have a 50yr old woobly voice, but instead what exists is a thin VERY nasal tone... perhaps she should be singing traditional Bulgarian music! The voice is expressive, just ugly.
The recording quality is not very good, either. On many of the tracks, Iva seems to be muffled and in the background of the recording.
Really - dont waste your time and money, unless you really would just like to have a recording of over 50 Janacek songs.

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Too Chilly
Not tropical
Pure Fluff...*puke*
A Musical Tropical Vacation !!!!

Tropical Chill
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Café de Luna, Vol. 2: Mediterranean Chill
Hotel Tara: The Intimate Side of Buddha-Lounge
Café de Luna
Caribbean Party
Rendezvous Lounge, Vol. 2 compiled by DJ Mark Gorbulew

ASIN: B0009XT86U
Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

60 Answers to 33 Questions ~ Urs Fuchs
Surfin' the Sunwind ~ Joe Weineck
Jaco Miles Away ~ Althea W.
A Night in Martinique ~ David Gordon
Innerlude ~MTC
The Seven Pools of O'heo ~Artemisia
See Jah Way ~ Roykey and Creo Roots
Feriado Isand (Island Mix) ~ Win Meyerson
Silver Fountains Fall (Horizon Mix) ~ EverStar
Aroha Eternal (Latitude Mix) ~ Hands Upon Black Earth
Balanced Out (Chilled Edit) ~ Moontrane Conductors
Sun Rise in Peace (Atoll Remix) ~ David & Steve Gordon
La Montagne ~ TAU
Balanced Love ~ Ashron

Album Description

Escape to paradise as gentle trade winds caress you in this luxurious hideaway beside the tranquil waters of a blue lagoon. On a perfect crescent of white sands, our legendary seaside DJs demonstrate their mastery of the chill-out mood as they spin a soothing set of breezy rhythms, sensuous vocals, and smooth grooves from around the planet. Your body and mind slow down as you relax to these European favorites such as Althea W., TAU, Joe Weineck, Urs Fuchs, Artemisia, David Gordon Hands Upon Black Earth, Ashronr and The Moontrane Conductors, all hand selected and mixed by global music producers and artists the Gordon brothers (Café de Luna, Buddha-Lounge). Let all stress just melt away as you sit back with a cool drink, dip your feet in the warm crystal water and drift away under the endless sky… The perfect soundtrack for socializing, intimate nights, yoga or just chillin'.

"If you like music with a Balearic/Cafe del Mar sort of vibe, the latest compilation by producers David & Steve Gordon (BUDDHA-LOUNGE, CAFE DE LUNA) will have you reaching for the volume dial with one hand and a bottle of suntan lotion with the other. The grooves are kept at a comfortable low simmer throughout the course of the album, giving the whole non-stop block a breezy, summery feel. This would be a great album to have playing by the poolside or while hanging out at the beach. Most of the tracks favor nylon string guitars and smooth ambience as their principle instrumentation, while mild trip-hop beats give the album a nice, leisurely pace. A few of the tracks have vocals incorporated that likewise fit a "sunset on the beach" atmosphere. ~ Music Design In Review

Customer Reviews:

Too Chilly.......2007-03-09

I usually really enjoy Chill music, but this one just left me cold.

Not tropical .......2007-02-17

There is no music in this Cd that you would ever hear in the islands.
This is one of the worst cds I have listened to. It is absolutely
boring. The songs are boring and dull. I would not recommend it.

Pure Fluff...*puke*.......2006-01-31

Ok...this label really is putting out some of the fluffiest music in new age/chillout. I think they should stick with the new age stuff like garden of serenity and chakra in my back pocket. Please stop putting out wallpaper music...

A Musical Tropical Vacation !!!!.......2005-08-20

I LOVE this CD!!! I originally found this through iTunes and bought it digitally, but I just had to have he CD too. The music on this Sequoia Groove outing ranges from upbeat and whimsical tiki lounge music to smooth cool chill-out with a bit of Caribbean jazz thrown into the mix. My favorites are Win Meyerson's Feriado (Island Mix) and 66 Answers to 33 Questions from Urs Fuchs. Also beautiful tracks from David Gordon and Artemisia. This is perfect summer driving music or for listening to at the beach or poolside. I played it at a recent BBQ gathering and my friends just soaked it up and loved it. It's the perfect chillout lounge mix for summer. Grab a long cool tropical drink with an umbrella in it and let your ears swim in the warm musical waters of this wonderful CD.

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Collection: Say It With Music (Dlx)
Andr Kostelanetz
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007L8X4
Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

Say It With Music Remember Blue Skies
Top Hat White Tie And Tails How Deep Is The Ocean (How High
This Is The Army Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning Soft
Whatll I Do Always The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers
The Piccolino Cheek To Cheek
White Christmas
The Girl That I Marry Say It Isnt So Mandy
Give Me Your Tired Your Poor God Bless America
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Yesterdays
Ive Told Every Little Star The Song Is You
The Night Was Made For Love She Didnt Say Yes All The Things
Look For The Silver Lining They Didnt Believe Me Long Ago (A
I Dream Too Much The Jockey On The Carrousel
Why Was I Born The Way You Look Tonight Who
Make Believe Bill
Why Do I Love You You Are Love Ol Man River
Fascinatin Rhythm
Mine
The Man I Love
Embraceable You Soon
I Got Rhythm
Bess Oh Wheres My Bess
S Wonderful
Maybe
Someone To Watch Over Me Oh Lady Be Good
Embraceable You
Strike Up The Band
Begin The Beguine
All Through The Night
I Concentrate On You
I Love You
Night And Day
In The Still Of The Night
Ive Got You Under My Skin
Blow Gabriel Blow
Just One Of Those Things (Bonus Track)
Hallelujah Time On My Hands
Tea For Two
Carioca
Without A Song
More Than You Know
Orchids In The Moonlight
Sometimes Im Happy I Know That You Know
Through The Years Drums In My Heart
Malaguena
La Cumparsita
Mexicana Medley
Yours (Quiereme Mucho)
Siboney
Caminito
Adios
No Taboleiro De Bahiana
The Moon Of Manakoora
Lotus Land
Kashmiri Song
Jamaican Rhumba
Flamingo
Poinciana (Song Of The Tree)
Andalucia
Sweet Leilani (Bonus Track)
Frenesi (Cancion Tropical) (Bonus Track)
Show Boat
South Pacific
Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
An American In Paris
Porgy And Bess

Album Description

The multi-faceted Andre Kostelanetz left his mark on the music world as an acclaimed conductor/arranger/accompanist. His most notable contribution is the creation of the Easy Listening genre, done by bridging the gap between Classical and Pop music. Highlights on this 6 CD box set include Irving Berlin's 'Cheek To Cheek', George Gershwin's 'The Man I Love' and Jerome Kern's 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes'. Includes 3 bonus tracks 'Just One Of Those Things' (Cole Porter), 'Sweet Leilani' (from Waikiki Wedding) & 'Frenesi' (Cancion Tropical). Standard jewel cases housed in a deluxe wooden box w/hinged lid (approx. 6 x 5''). Collectables. 2003.

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Under Your Sky Remixes
Underwolves
Manufacturer: Jazzanova
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Under Your Sky

ASIN: B0000667Z1
Release Date: 2002-09-03

Tracks:

Bird Song [Earthbound Remix][Version]
Under Your Sky [Original Unknown RMX]
So Blue It's Black [Heavy Manners Remix]
So Blue It's Black [Peshay vs Photek Mix]
So Blue It's Black [Juryman Returns to Addis Voice Mix]
In the Picture [Intega Mix]
Under Your Sky [Divine Styler Without Rap Remix]
Shaken [Fauna Flash Drum and Bass Mix]
Under Your Sky [Spacek Mix]
In the Picture [Original Version]
So Blue It's Black [Restless Soul Peaktime Mix]
Shaken [Fauna Flash Timbales Remix]

Album Description

Ned Kelly and Professor Stretch, aka the Underwolves commissioned only the finest Drum 'n Bass, Breaks and West London Broken Beat artists to remix the tracks from their 2001 debut album. Andy C, Peshay, Phil Asher, Fauna Flash and others give the original a re-work. Jazzanova/Compost Records. Digipak. 2002.

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Under Your Sky Remixes
Underwolves
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006C1RZ
Release Date: 2002-09-02

Tracks:

Bird Song [Earthbound Remix][Version]
Under Your Sky [Original Unknown RMX]
So Blue It's Black [Heavy Manners Remix]
So Blue It's Black [Peshay vs Photek Mix]
So Blue It's Black [Juryman Returns to Addis Voice Mix]
In the Picture [Intega Mix]
Under Your Sky [Divine Styler Without Rap Remix]
Shaken [Fauna Flash Drum and Bass Mix]
Under Your Sky [Spacek Mix]
In the Picture [Original Version]
So Blue It's Black [Restless Soul Peaktime Mix]
Shaken [Fauna Flash Timbales Remix]

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Under Your Sky

Manufacturer: Zombie Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000BNM5AY

Product Description

Track List: Compact Disc 1. Under Your Sky (Radio Edit), 2. Under Your Sky (Heavy Manners Mix), 3. Under Your Sky (Original Unknown Mix), 4. Under Your Sky (Spacek Remix),

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Splendid voices ... and every word understood.

English Song Album

Manufacturer: Dutton Laboratories
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Splendid voices ... and every word understood........2001-03-15

Dutton releases continue to win high praise. The authors of a guide to CDs wrote recently, "Almost everything (Mike Dutton) processes seems to turn to gold and the results are sometimes little short of miraculous".

Beautifully processed here is a collections of English songs with piano accompaniment recorded by an array of singers, seven English and one Australian, between 1928 and 1954. The text of eight of them are by Shakespeare. All Butterworth's settings of A E Housman's "A Shropshire Lad" poems are here. It was from strands of the first of these songs, "Loveliest of Trees" that Butterworth wove his orchestral rhapsody "A Shropshire Lad".

There are some splendid voices here, and every word is understood. There is Astra Desmond's contralto, with its dark colouring but bright patina, the fulsome richness of John Heddle Nash's baritone, some mellifluous singing from Richard Lewis, John Cameron's manly baritone, Gwen Catley's unmistakable timbre, Alfred Piccaver in 1928 but clear and easily recognised, and the north of England's vocal quality represented by Walter Midgley and Owen Brannigan.

Whether you're an Anglophile, a remastering enthusiast, or a collector of good voices, you'll get excellent value from this 75 minute CD.

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