3D [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]

1. 3D (Intro)

2. Quickie

3. Girl Talk

4. Turntable

5. In Your Arms Tonight

6. Over Me

7. Hands Up

8. Damaged

9. Dirty Dirty

10. So So Dumb

11. Good Love

12. Hey Hey Hey Hey

13. Give It to Me While It's Hot

14. Get Away [*]

3D,TLC,La Face,Club/Dance,Dance-Pop,Hip-Hop,Pop,R&B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

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Average customer rating: R.I.P. lisa "left eye" lopes Left Eye Is Truly Missed But T-Boz & Chilli Pulled It Off Excellent As Always A great bye to Lisa Left Eye Lopes is all this albums about They ended it the best way they possible could!!

3D TLC Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: FanMail Ooooooohhh...On the TLC Tip CrazySexyCool Supernova The Boy Is Mine ASIN: B00006IR5Z Release Date: 2002-11-12

Tracks:

1. 3D
2. Quickie
3. Girl Talk
4. Turntable
5. In Your Arms Tonight
6. Over Me
7. Hands Up
8. Damaged
9. Dirty Dirty
10. So So Dumb
11. Good Love
12. Hey Hey Hey Hey
13. Give It To Me While It

Amazon.com

Posthumously released albums are always kind of creepy. Certain, probably innocent references suddenly take on prescient overtones. Or, in the case of TLC's fourth, 3D--issued mere months after the accidental death of rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes--we're given a dreary reminder of what might have been. 3D artfully completes TLC's transformation from colorful, freewheeling fashion criminals to confident, elegant R&B divas, albeit divas with attitude and a palpable sense of humor. That's most evident in the sassy, hip-shaking classroom send-up "Quickie," where a droning schoolmarm lectures her pupils on the fine art of pulling a fast one. "Quickie" is a bit of an anomaly, though, as the majority of 3D finds the trio navigating smooth, melodic midtempo songs about love, empowerment, and that rare space in between. The women have never sounded better. As with their classic CrazySexyCool disc, TLC deftly blend soul, hip-hop, faux-gospel, pop, and consistently smart lyrics. "Turntable" is an irresistible ode to positive thinking that should be an anthem for the downtrodden everywhere. That such a hopeful message arrives on the heels of Lopes's untimely death makes 3D that much more compelling. --Kim Hughes

Customer Reviews:

R.I.P. lisa "left eye" lopes.......2007-03-22

my favorite album by tlc.i remember when i first heard girltalk,left eye was still alive though,i couldnt believe the girls were doing another album.i was sad when i heard left eye had passed,i mean didn't we just lose aaliyah,thats 2 beautiful angels.favorite tracks:
THE WHOLE ALBUM
R.I.P.LISA LOPES (L.I.P)
live in peace

Left Eye Is Truly Missed But T-Boz & Chilli Pulled It Off.......2007-03-11

I'm a true TLC fan and have all of their albums but I was a little scared of getting the album because if it was bad, I didn't want to hear it. But despite Left Eye's death, the album came out pretty good. The sad part is that all the best song are the one's without Lisa on them and the one's that she's one it sounds as though her rhymes are misplaced like on "Over Me" the rap could've been better. I'm glad that the remaining members just decided to let the group be as it is instead of keep going and ruin the TLC legacy. They will always be the biggest selling girl group of all time paving the way for others. The best tracks are "Damaged","So Dumb", "Turntable", and "Good Love".
p.s. Be on the look out for Chilli's solo debut CD on Akon's Konvict Music.

Excellent As Always.......2006-06-30

The loss of a group member is always a significant factor on the music of a group, especially when that loss comes in the form of death rather than simply parting ways. In the case of TLC, it particularly became a factor because Lisa Lopes died while this album was being recorded. Nonetheless, T-Boz and Chilli managed to continue on with their usual grace and finish the album. Many fans believe this album lacks some of the presence they formerly loved about the group because of the shortage of Lisa's witty raps. The group never tries to overcompensate for their loss, nor does it sound as though they attempted to replace her in any way. One of the things I've always loved most about TLC is that they never use guest stars, but instead rely on their own talents. While most people believe this album is lacking compared to their other offerings, it is unfair to say so because obviously there will be fewer of Lisa's raps if she died before she got to record them all.

The album starts out with the "3D Intro", which gives a list of things pertaining to the group that involve the number three, such as "Three trendsetters" or "three personalities". It then goes directly into a short couple of verses. "Quickie" is one of the few songs that has Lisa in it. With T-Boz singing lead, Chilli doing the chorus and Left Eye rapping, the song is one of the most simply entertaining offerings on the album. Lead single "Girl Talk" describes how girls will spread certain information about their men (ie. "Some of y'all been killin' me/thinking you got powers like Austin/But you're more like Mini-Me"). This song also contains one of Lisa's raps, adding another level of sass. The song itself is not that easy to describe, but it becomes clear once you hear it. "Turntable" is one of my favourites on the album. A tribute to Lisa, many have criticized its placement toward the beginning of the album, claiming that it taints the rest by reminding everyone of the element that's missing in most songs. Chilli and T-Boz both sound beautiful in this song, which encourages us to believe that there is always a brighter day no matter how dark things get. This is definitely a hightlight.

I've never particularly liked the Neptunes as producers, as many of the songs they've produced for different artists sound very similar. "In Your Arms Tonight" is one of such songs, where I like nearly everything but the production. The only part I really can't stand is the chorus, as it doesn't seem to fit with the rest of the beat. The production in the rest of the song is average, but fits decently with the vocals, so it's manageable. Chilli and T-Boz sound great, and the song itself is nice but it is far from the best they've done. Produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, "Over Me" is a step up from the previous song. Chilli sounds great in the first verse, and it's nice to have her sing lead instead of T-Boz. This is probably one of the standout songs on the album because it showcases everything that we love about TLC: great vocals from both T-Boz and Chilli, sassy lyrics, and a great blend of the vocals and production. Lisa does have a rap in this song, however it sounds somewhat recycled and out of place. Overall, this is definitely one of the better uptempo songs. "Hands Up" describes the girls seeing their man cheating on them at a club, and the initial thoughts that go through their minds. ("I was thinkin' there's no way it could be you/not my baby/he ain't crazy..."). I don't know why, but the whole vibe of this song really appeals to me. Some call it boring, however I think the tone fits perfectly. I also love the way the girls alternate verses because the contrast in vocals keeps interest.

"Damaged" is easily one of my all-time favourite TLC songs. It's so easy to relate to, as it describes a person who is scared to get involved with someone new because they've been hurt in a previous relationship. This is a situation that many people go through, and thus many will find at least a segment of the lyrics that they can relate to. Written by T-Boz and Dallas Austin, it really shows off T-Boz's writing skills. This is definitely both an album and a career highlight. "Dirty Dirty" in contrast is one of the weaker songs. Missy Elliot has always been a hit-and-miss producer, and this song by far falls into the "miss" category. It's not so much that the song is awful, it's just that it really doesn't go anywhere. It seems to be an obligatory club song that has very little lyrical content. With that said, I do like the way the bridge is sung but it is not enough to salvage the song. "So So Dumb" brings them back into highlight territory with a song about telling a male friend he's dumb for cheating on his wife. The instrumentation is beautiful, and sets the tone perfectly. The girls tell him reasons why he shouldn't cheat ("See your wife is beautiful/ the kid is two years old"), and that they'll tell his wife what he's been doing ("I'ma call your wife boy/ And tell her where you've been"). The bridge in particular is beautiful, as they attempt to convey to him the consequences of what he's doing. Another definite highlight.

"Good Love" is not one of those songs that's instantly likeable, but it is the epitome of a grower. It has beautiful vocals, a sweet message, and nice lyrics all of which sound increasingly better with each listen. Many people see this as a fairly sudden switch from the male-bashing anthems TLC used to have (ie. "No Scrubs") however it is a nice change and shows their versatility. "Hey Hey Hey Hey" is the last of three songs to be produced by Darkchild ("Turntable" was also produced by him, although most do not realize it). It straddles the line between good and merely average, depending on the day. There's nothing particularly wrong with it, but there is nothing all that great either. The girls sound good, and the lyrics are decent but there's nothing to scream "standout". "Give It To Me While It's Hot" is an excellent closer simply due to the performances. The lyrics look average on paper, but sound amazing the way they are sung. Lisa's rap here is one of her best on this album ("There's two different dreams/Her thoughts are so pure/His low as the floor"). The production on this one is excellent as well.

Overall Mark: 4/5

Despite losing one of the group members while the album was in progress, TLC provided another high quality album. Reading through other reviews, I noticed one reviewer mention that some of Lisa's raps here were rehashed from her solo album Supernova. This would explain why her raps in a couple of songs sounded out of place, however one in particular sounded amazing nonetheless (in the final track). Chilli and T-Boz sound amazing as always, and I hope this is not their final album as a group. As much as Lisa's presence will be missed, I would love for more albums to come from the remaining members since all of them have been excellent thus far.

A great bye to Lisa Left Eye Lopes is all this albums about.......2005-09-04

well out of the 13 songs on here Left Eye was only on six of them. This a great album because you can listen to every single song and enjoy it. This a really good album and this album theyre none of them are leading on this album they just harmonize beautifly.

They ended it the best way they possible could!!.......2005-07-20

TLC's 3D is an interesting album..of course it isn't there best. In my opinion FanMail is the best. 3D's has some great tracks on there (i.e. Girl talk, Give It To Me While It's Hot, Godd Lovin, and Turntable). They also have some unfavorable tracks (i.e. Hands Up, Quickie, So Dumb) This album defintely says the end to the biggest selling group of all time in the U.S., and itz quite sad to see them go. The album did go platinum but it wasn't a huge smash like it should have been. (FYI....the only vocals that Left-Eye recorded for this album was "Girl Talk", everything else came from her never before released solo album)

Average customer rating:

Pull the Trigger Pistol Valve Manufacturer: 3d ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kimi Dake Nanda! ASIN: B000E6G2FM Release Date: 2006-03-27

Tracks:

1. Pull The Trigger
2. Best House
3. Japanese Title

Album Description

Japanese pressing features the title track backed with 'The Best House' & 'Macaroni'. On The Deck. 2006.

Average customer rating: Camiel, the next thing in chill jazz Solid CD that comes dangerously close to... ELLIOTT Haworth (Spokane wa) FRESH and SMOOTH!!! great album

Sunset Camiel Manufacturer: Rendezvous ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rendezvous Lounge, Vol. 2 compiled by DJ Mark Gorbulew Chillounge Mesmerising Pyramid in Your Backyard One Day Deep ASIN: B0007OY3K2 Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

1. Sunset
2. I'm Ready
3. Follow Her
4. No Fuzz
5. You Can Stay
6. Maybe
7. Interlude 1 - Outside Thatcher's
8. I Would
9. Sintra
10. Interlude 2 - Camiel's Playing
11. You're So Right
12. El Alba
13. Waiting For The Sun
14. Sigueme
15. Interlude 3 - 2 Track
16. Eighty Eight

Customer Reviews:

Camiel, the next thing in chill jazz.......2007-04-06

Another artist I have heard on my local smooth jazz station, I am fond of Camiel's neo-Brazilian tune "El Alba". The rest of the tracks have electronic effects to liven up the tunes, but it is Camiel's guitar works that interests me.

Solid CD that comes dangerously close to..........2006-04-06

... 'light jazz'. Camiel's an artist out of the Netherlands and this is his first album from back in 2002. It actually took a bit of time for it to come up in Amazon, but... here it is! I got into some of his music when checking out various compilations, like Cafe Samba and Jazz Lounge. Since I liked both songs, the next step was to check out the artist.

And this isn't a bad release. "Sunset" starts off rather positively. It actually reminded me a bit of Troubleman's cd, only it's far less electronically twinged. That's followed up with "I'm Ready", where you hear him on guitar, adding a little bit of funk to the sound wihtout the tune being overbearing. But... there wasn't a great deal of adventure in the track. "Follow Her" came afterwards and the music was actually pretty nice, although it was admittedly a bit of a cheesy tune with vocals. That can be a dangerous approach but then again, sometimes that's what made the old Italian bossa soundtracks fun for today (like when you hear the woman say... "You're so groovy"). Other tracks that stood out were "Sintra", "El Alba" and "Eighty Eight". The mood of the cd in general is pretty easy going and low-key. Actually... to be honest... this album reminds me of something that more... *mature*... fans would listen to when they're driving home from work/listening to the 'soft-jazz' radio stations that play a healthy dosage of David Sanborn. Nothing wrong with that at all, mind you... [yeah, I did a bad job sugarcoating it, didn't I? (edited as they sensored my review...)] :)

That's it in a nutshell. While this album didn't necessarily grab me, I would still recommend this to anyone that's a fan of light jazz. I think if you're a fan of Praful, you'll be interested in this and if you haven't heard Praful but love this, you might like Praful even more. You may also like a little known guitarist named Lars Bartkuhn. Sometimes I spin his stuff (Treasure Everything), the sound on it may get dated eventually but there's an energy to his music.

ELLIOTT Haworth (Spokane wa).......2006-03-05

I really Really like this cd!! I am a very big fan of chill I think its very interesting. The first song on the cd makes me want to go to a place were you can lay back and relax

FRESH and SMOOTH!!!.......2006-02-23

Got lucky and heard CAMIEL while traveling on the airplane from SanFrancisco to Japan. The song "I'm ready" is great! I couldn't find it for the longest time, because I didn't know who the artist was nor did I know the title of the song. But finally my local Jazz station interviewed him on the air and thus, I found out who it is. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this CD. It's nice and fresh. Not only Jazzy, but also kind of House, and a little Funk as well. If you have any ear for "musical" music, then you will enjoy this jammin CD.

great album.......2005-11-29

just what i expected from camiel like always laid back jazz or down tempo whatever you wanna call it it's just great chill you up.

Average customer rating: Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.... Beautiful Compilation From Faithless Foundations of Faithless Delectable Ear Candy A Must Have for Faithless Fans

Renaissance Presents 3D Faithless Manufacturer: Renaissance Dance UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: To All New Arrivals Forever Faithless: The Greatest Hits Viva Back to Mine Renaissance: Sandy Rivera the Master Series, Part 8 ASIN: B000F9RAJK Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

1. Salva Mea - Faithless
2. I Feel Love (Original Radio Edit) - Donna Summer
3. Dreamer - Living Joy (Rollo & Sister Bliss Monster mix)
4. Woozy - Faithless
5. Crazy English Summer (Brothers On High Remix) - Faithless
6. For Real (Rollo & Sister Bliss Remix) - Tricky
7. Blissy's Groove - Faithless
8. Miss U Less See U More (Pete Heller Remix) - Faithless
9. Reasons (Pete Heller Mix) - Faithless
10. Addicitive - Faithless
11. Get Higher (Rollo & Sister Bliss Remix) - Black Grape
12. My Culture - I Giant Leap/Maxi Jazz
13. Seven Days & One Week (The Rollo & Sister Bliss Remix) - B.B.E.
14. Worthless - Dido
15. Don't You Want Me? - Maxence Cyrin

Tracks:

1. Running Up That Hill - Re-Touch
2. Soul Power (Mike Monday Avec Piano Remix) - Mark Flash
3. White Horse - Wonderland Avenue
4. Popper (Shinici Osawa Distortion Disco Edit) - Christopher
5. Carnaval (Hardsoul's Future Latino Mix) - Silver 66
6. The Game (Kid's Voodoo Dub) - Kid Creme/Bashiyra
7. She's Dancing - Trulz & Robin/Bashiyra
8. Hundred Million Light Years - Kato
9. Change Works - Oxia
10. Dreams (Axwell remix) - Deep Dish/Stevie Nicks
11. Seven Hours - D-Nox
12. Body Reasonance - Pastaboys
13. Cold Drink Hot Girl (Original mix) - Jody Wisternoff
14. Live On The Main Stage (Loudeast Remix) - Ib
15. Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Tiga Mix) - Coldcut/Robert Owens
16. Circles (Kinetic Dub) - Audiofly/Priscilla
17. Breakfast - Balazko
18. Ha Pardon (DJ Tarkan Remix) - DJ Tarkan
19. Give Me Love (Lutzenkirchen Remix) - Coburn

Tracks:

1. The Takeover - LSK
2. F.E.A.R. - Ian Brown
3. Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) - Scritti Politti
4. Private Life Drama (Sly & Robbie Dub) - Grace Jones
5. Petrol - Ward 21
6. Money Money (Aka The Root Of All Evil) - Horace Andy
7. Worries In The Dance - Frankie Paul
8. Straight Out The Jungle - Jungle Brothers
9. Woman To Woman - Joe Cocker
10. Grab The Mic - Kool DJ Maxi Jazz
11. Children Of The Ghetto - The Real Thing
12. Next Type Of Motion - Roots Manuva
13. Go Down Easy - John Martyn
14. Twuneanunda - Dwele
15. Summertime - Jason Rebello/Maxi Jazz
16. Time After Time - Cassandra Wilson
17. Remember Me - Todd Rundgren

Album Details

This Edition of Renaissance "3D" is Compiled with Love by Sister Bliss, Maxi Jazz and Rollo, who Present an Intimate Insight Into their Influences, Remixes and Productions. The Trio Feature Previously Unreleased Material, Rarities and Personal Favourites Over the Course of Three Discs. You'll Hear an Upfront Selection of (CD1) "Club" Cuts Through the (CD2) "Studio", an Expert Blend of their Own Remixes and Productions and Finally (CD3) "Home', an Array of Chilled, Yet Influential and Formative Cuts. In Both the Dance and Pop Worlds, Faithless Are One of the World's Leading Dance Aggregates, Regularly Filling Arenas and Headlining Festivals. Their "Greatest Hits" Album Has Surpassed the Triple Platinum Mark in Europe, Selling Over 1,000,000 Copies in the UK Alone. In True Renaissance Tradition, this Edition of "3D" is Something Very Special Indeed!

Customer Reviews:

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you...........2007-02-11

Have you encountered the "Back To Mine" series? Various artists get to choose the kind of music that they play for their own enjoyment at home. This "3D" triple CD couples that kind of "stuff we like" collection with a glimpse into the roots of Faithless: various projects that the members were involved in before coming together, some of their early demo mixes, and some "friends and family" cuts (including Dido, of course). And all of it is beautifully mixed into a seamless whole. (If you rip this into iTunes, remember to mark it as "gapless".)

Some of Faithless's best work drags you out of your comfort zone, and makes you ecstatic, angry, sad, passionate, or thoughtful. This CD doesn't do any of that; it just makes you feels good. And you know, there's nothing wrong with that....

Beautiful Compilation From Faithless.......2007-02-08

Faithless made a beautiful compilation years ago with "Back to Mine." On Renaissance Presents, Faithless bring an equally balanced mix of artists(including themselves) to this CD set.

Disc 1 highlights include Faithless' "Crazy English Summer" (Brothers On High Remix) and I Giant Leap featuring Maxi Jazz of Faithless- "My Culture".

Disc 2 highlights include Re-Touch's version of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill".

Disc 3 has a beautiful song by John Martyn-"Go Down Easy". It wouldn't be out of place on a film soundtrack.

I love listening to all mixes Faithless does, and this one does not disappoint.

Highly recommended.

-EveningOcean CD "The Attraction" Evening Ocean com
THE ATTRACTION

Foundations of Faithless.......2007-01-09

The first of the three albums contains all of Faithless' singles not released on the band's other albums (including Woozy, Addictive, & and Maxi Jazz's collaboration My Culture). The 2nd CD seems to contain a set of songs that have more influenced Faithless' club hits (Insomnia, Salva Mea, God is a DJ, etc.) The 3rd CD contains songs which seem to probably have been more of an influence to Maxi Jazz and his knack for lyrical poetry and rap influences. I would say that this is an excellent album for those out there who want to get to know some of Faithless' most influential and foundational music.

Delectable Ear Candy.......2007-01-03

This has to be one of the best compilations ever produced. If your a fan of Faithless you will like this set not only for the Faithless songs, but for the assortment of other goodies as well. Add this to your cart now, you won't be sorry!!

A Must Have for Faithless Fans.......2006-11-10

This is a 3 CD set featuring the members of Faithless and other artists. The first CD is the Studio collection, it's the band making new tracks and remixing some others as well as their own. There are some great finds on this first CD, by far worth the price. The second is the Club mix featuring mostly other artists club mixes, a bit repetitive after a while but some great remixes on there for the collection. The third is a home collection, I'm guessing music that inspires the band. Not very compelling but some interesting finds as well. Overall a great collection if you're an enthusiastic fan.

Average customer rating: They totally rock

Iron Maidens The Iron Maidens Manufacturer: 3d ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Route 666 ASIN: B000JK9XPE Release Date: 2006-12-18

Tracks:

1. Number Fo The Beast
2. 2 Minutes To Midnight
3. Children Of The Damned
4. Trooper
5. Wasted Years
6. Killers
7. Aces High
8. Phantom Of The Opera
9. Run To The Hills
10. Hallowed Be Thy Name
11. Remember Tomorrow
12. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son
13. Genghis Khan

Album Description

Japanese pressing of the 2006 album from the world's only female tribute to Iron Maiden, featuring their unique cover versions of classic tracks and scheduled to include two exclusive BONUS recordings, Great sealed picture sleeve with exclusive artwork by Derek Riggs.

Customer Reviews:

They totally rock.......2007-05-11

I'm not normally a fan of cover bands, but these ladies totally rock the house!

Average customer rating: Best dang fiddle record in years! ...and 1/2 ... Casey's creativity emits plenty of infectious spunk, raw energy, brash attitude, & excellent musicianship

3D Casey Driessen Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Generation Nation Laps in Seven Waterloo, Tennessee Quartet Song of the Traveling Daughter ASIN: B000F3UABG Release Date: 2006-05-09

Tracks:

1. Sally In The Garden
2. Gaptooth
3. The Confusion Before Dreams
4. Sugarfoot Rag/Freedom Jazz Dance
5. Jerusalem Ridge
6. 2 A.M.
7. Snowflake Reel/Done Gone/Cheyenne
8. Cliff Dweller's Slide
9. Footsteps So Near
10. Lady Bowmore
11. Country Blues
12. Good Boy Blues

Customer Reviews:

Best dang fiddle record in years!.......2007-01-12

Through his obviously rigorous study of his instrument and bluegrass/oldtime music, Casey Driessen has found new musical territory into which to step. 3D is a hip, tasteful, diverse and fun piece of work, which does not sound like your typical fiddle showcase record. This album gives the trad-n-true sounds of bluegrass and oldtime a 21st-century makeover, without losing the spirit of what made these genres great in the first place. It can be enjoyed as background music by those who like to bob their heads to a warm groove, and as an intricate, captivating soundscape by those who take their music listening more seriously. With 3D, Casey Driessen makes it feel cool to be a music geek, and I thank him for that.

...and 1/2 ... Casey's creativity emits plenty of infectious spunk, raw energy, brash attitude, & excellent musicianship .......2006-06-04

Playing Time - 56:13 -- "3-D" is a most appropriate title for Casey Driessen's solo project that showcases his great depth and comfort with multiple musical dimensions from many genres. Born in Chicago, this young man of 27 is a grad with honors from the Berklee School of Music, and his music tells me that he's a young innovator with plenty of raw energy and a brash attitude. He hasn't gotten so far out there that I'd call him an impudent, irreverent or disrespectful whipper-snapper. Instead, his creativity emits infectious spunk on complete reinventions of some traditional fiddle tunes (Jerusalem Ridge, Sugarfoot Rag, Snowflake Reel, Done Gone, Cheyenne, Sally in the Garden), as well as plenty of his own surreal and evocative compositions. Based on the old-time "Cumberland Gap," a new tune emerges called "Gaptooth." You may not even recognize the heads of some of the original tunes when they're presented as fiddle and drum duets. The results elevate Casey's status as a visionary who communicates a respect for traditional music in his own uniquely personalized manner with syncopated rhythms and improvisation. Multi-tracking his 5-string (or electric) fiddle creates some deliriously fun polyphonic sprees. Does he get a little too far out there and away from the original melodic inspiration at times? OK, maybe just a tad.

There are beautifully melancholic (and melodic) moments in "2 A.M.," and there's soulful loveliness in a piece like "Cliff Dweller's Slide." Driessen sings Sugarfoot Rag, Country Blues and Footsteps So Near. The equalization of his vocals is minimalist, and that adds to the overall mystery. The latter number, originally done as a waltz by Hot Rize, is actually a rawboned conversation between just Casey's fiddles and vocals. For "Country Blues," the instruments were tuned down for a little extra grit and growl. Darrell Scott provides vocal harmonies on two pieces, and like the lead vocals they are fairly understated.

Most of Casey's offerings have percussion (Jamey Haddad) and bass (Viktor Krauss). A few incorporate Darrell Scott's electric guitar, Tim O'Brien's bouzouki, Jerry Douglas' dobro or lap steel, Bela Fleck's banjo, or Jason Lehring's programming. I kind of missed Bryan Sutton's guitar-playing who was a key component of the touring 2005 trio of Driessen, Fleck and Sutton while back. Linus Nagel-Driessen provides vocals on "Good Boy Blues." That 3-minute one-take closer is indubitably for the dogs ... Linus is a Staffordshire Terrier, and he really howls, in bluesy call-and-response style, to Casey's fiddle and looped mandotar. Linus has a great sense of rhythm and almost steals the show, but Linus and the rest of us won't forget that Casey is the master .... and also becoming truly known as one of the big dogs in Nashville. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

Average customer rating: Flat 3D Good for 3D series; could see improvement!! highs and lows studio mix is the best i've heard in years Club Mix is my fav

Renaissance Presents 3D: Mixed by Satoshi Tomiie Various Artists Manufacturer: Renaissance Dance UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Viva Renaissance Presents the Masters Series, Pt. 9: Satoshi Tomiie Balance 009 Balance 008 Dubai ASIN: B000CRSEPY Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. Polysquasher - Spirit Catcher
2. People - Dan Berkson
3. Viper Vapour
4. Somewhere - Stereo Typerider
5. Future - Jim Rivers
6. Stolen Goods
7. Wicked Line [Original Mix] - Martin Eyerer
8. Big One - Electrochemie LK
9. Panga
10. I Love Your Shoes
11. X Factor - Guy Gerber
12. Restore - Jim Rivers

Tracks:

1. Theme (Reprise)
2. Tears [3D Slightly 303 Version] - Satoshi Tomiie
3. Lover [Satoshi Tomiie 3D Remix]
4. Mind Rewind [Satoshi Tomiie Mind Blister Remix]
5. Lesser Man? [Satoshi Tomiie Mix]
6. Lonely Child [Satoshi Tomiie 3D Remix] - Slok
7. Hungry [Satoshi Tomiie Vocal Remix - 3D Edit] - Kosheen
8. Mine to Give [Satoshi Tomiie 3D Private Path] - Photek
9. Love in Traffic [3D Private Path] - Kelli Ali, Satoshi Tomiie
10. Papua New Guinea [Main Path Mix] - The Future Sound of London
11. Higher Than a Skyscaper [Satoshi Tomiie 3D Dub]

Tracks:

1. Life on Mars - Dexter Wansel
2. 6 Underground - Sneaker Pimps
3. Solea - Miles Davis, Gil Evans
4. Mysteries of the World - MFSB
5. Magic
6. Song of the Siren - Aphrodisiac
7. Portrait of Tracy - Jaco Pastorius
8. Palladium - Weather Report
9. Running Away - Roy Ayers
10. Give It Up or Turn It a Loose
11. Summer Nights - Lonnie Liston Smith & the Cosmic Echoes
12. Fly Over the Horizon - Azymuth

Album Details

The 2005 Initial Volume of a New Series from Renaissance! "3D" is a Triple Disc Set, Each Disc Drawing on the Key Musical Aspects of an Artiste's Life: "Club" - a Bang Up-to-date Recording of their Live Sets; "Studio" - a Mixed Collage of Original Work and Remixes and "Home" - Favourite Tracks with a Chilled Edge that Grace the Stereo When the Week Has Come to an End and It's Time to Unwind and Get Away from it All. Satoshi Tomiie is the First to Take Up the Challenge this Set Presents. He Includes Seven Exclusive Remixes/Edits, Recorded Especially for the Set. It Comes in Luxurious Packaging, featuring a Slip-cased Triple CD Super Jewel Box. The Artwork was Created by Insect, Fresh from Handling Design Projects for Dr. Who, Nike and Urban Guerrilla Artist Banksy (Whose First Book was Published with Insect's Art Direction)

Customer Reviews:

Flat 3D.......2007-07-19

The Renaissance label has done much to keep the spirit of electronic music alive, giving time-tested DJs a chance to stretch their creative limbs, and allowing lesser-known faces a moment's glimpse of sun. Or glimpse of club-flashing strobe, as the case may be. Whatever you want to call the work produced under this label, it can all be described as great, ground-breaking, description-defying DJ-ing.

Well, almost all of it.

This three-disc set proposes to introduce you to Satoshi Tomiie, a Japanese DJ who is responsible for the lanky lounge club classic, "Tears." He didn't really get started until he moved to New York and started spinning with the Def Mix crew. Compared to what's out there these days, he's not exactly a Big Name, but if Renaissance is willing to give him his five seconds, he must be worth a shot, right?

Ummmmmm, not exactly.

Disc One ("Club") is supposed to be a representation of Tomiie's live work. Tomiie takes his time massaging the funk into Spirit Catcher's synth-heavy "Polysquasher" before popping the clutch and driving the whole thing into Berkson's bare-boned "People," a weird digital trash ditty that features a looped vocal that sounds an awful lot like a robotic donkey doing its best impersonation of a robotic chicken. Tomiie's style never gets too flashy, and although his restraint means some of his work glimmers with the beauty of clean-lines and uncluttered melodic mosaics (see the raunchily retro "I Love Your Shoes" and the nimble-toed "Somewhere), it also means that his weaker spots are all that easier to see (you might want to skip the exhausting duo of "Wicked Line" and "Big One," two uninspired and grating messes that bog down the entire heart of the set).

Tomiie went to the "Studio" for the second disc to remix some of the old "favorites" that he's played before (I'll have to take the liner notes at their word for this one). The sound is definitely more accomplished, rounder, and cohesive. He lets you know with his opener -- the simple piano of Loop 7's "The Theme" -- that things are going to be low-key this time around. A lazy lounge mood warms up the start of the disc before picking up some energy in Chab's dangerously sexy "Lover" and the psycho-scape of Cass's "Mind Rewind." The first half is far superior, a well-woven and delicately muted chunk of deep house harmonics. There's some faltering near the last half of the album, especially in Ali and Tomiie's "Love In Traffic" (a song that drones so repetitively that you have to wonder if Tomiie didn't leave the studio to grab a sno cone in the middle of recording). He wisely slots Hybrid's "Higher Than A Skyscraper" as the album's finishing touch, a tight, electro-orchestral soul sweeper that's as deliciously dark as it is inspiring.

Disc Three is called "Home." I made the mistake of listening to it before reading about it. "Home," to me, calls up images of even lankier and less tangible mixes, stuff to make the candles burn brighter and to help the shadows float higher. In fact, the word "Home," here, is meant to imply that we are being given a glimpse into Satoshi's own tastes. These aren't club or dance mixes; this is more like a personalized mix tape of all of the songs and tracks that have inspired Tomiie throughout the years. Hence, you have Sneaker Pimps's "6 Underground" dissolving into an overlong recording of Miles Davis's "Solea." You have the almost unbearably peppy jazz muzak of "Palladium" placed right next to Pastorius's annoyingly anorexic "Portrait of Tracy." Thrown in is the way out-dated "Song of the Siren," MFSB's "Mysteries of the World" (a song that sounds like something a store might play over the loudspeakers while you shop for socks), and James Brown. James Brown!

I actually like some of these songs, in their own right. Of course I'm a fan of James Brown, and I dig on Sneaker Pimnps. But hearing them on the same disc grates. I get the idea that we might want to know more about Tomiie's roots (that's debatable, given his status in the clubbing scene isn't what I would call gelled), but I don't think this is the best way to go about it. An interview and a brief list would be enough. Even if you're going to go to the trouble to slap together such an odd track list, at least take the time to give 'em a brush up with the mixing board. Tomiie IS a DJ after all; but he barely touches these songs, presenting them pretty much as is. "Here," he's saying. "This is the kind of music I listen to when I'm not listening to house."

Well, I bought this set expecting to listen to house, which means that the third disc (mockingly called the "home" record) is not just weird and unnecessary and presumptuous, but it's also kind of a slap in the face. Does ANYONE perusing the Renaissance titles want a disc with an unaltered version of Azymuth's high-concept jazz jingle "Fly Over The Horizon"? I doubt it. But, hey, if you do, you know where to find it now.

The rest of you, well, I wouldn't give up on the fine folks at Renaissance. After all, D's one and two, in spite of their various shortcomings, aren't all that bad. If you're a Renaissance die-hard like myself, you could do a lot worse than this triumvirate of Tomiie's. Still, you could do a whole lot better, too.

Good for 3D series; could see improvement!!.......2006-12-28

Satoshi has released some good stuff for John Digweed to compile and for his album, such as "Up in Flames". I like his compilations, such as the acclaimed Nubreed disc. On the beginning of the Renaissance 3D series, he did a good job. However, he needs to be careful of using tracks that are too familiar. I'll just describe each disc.

Disc 1 starts off with Satoshi's latest club gig reminding me of the 2nd disc of Nic Fanciulli's Renaissance Vol. 1, which got high ratings. It took a couple of listens to really get into it, but love it a lot. One of my favorite tracks on the disc is by Cass & Mangan. I would give it 4/5.

Disc 2 is good, but where Satoshi needs to be careful the most. He needs to be careful about using tracks that are too familiar or not giving enough of the 3D sound where they sound almost the same. In other words, the track by Photek or Satoshi's "Up In Flames" does not sound much different from John Digweed: Los Angelos (Global Underground). It sounds fun to listen to, but maybe a little boring. Overall, 3/5.

The third disc I don't mind, exspecially with hearing a track with James Brown. However, I am not to used to hearing stuff I either heard or that is too popular. It is good though. I don't know how I would rate the third disc.

Overall, It may not be what I call Renaissance, but okay. Satoshi needs to be careful about how he mixes tracks and not using tracks that are too old. I would give 3/5 for Satoshi's performance for the beginning of the Renaissance 3D series.

This is still a fun 3CD set to listen too, but could see improvement for Satoshi's release of Renaissance Master Series 10. It is a situation where whoever listens to the disc either likes it or doesn't.

Listen to samples of this 3CD before buying it. See what you think!!

highs and lows.......2006-09-29

CD's 1 &2 do have some brilliant NEW tracks, although the old tracks mixed in on CD 2 do throw you off a bit. I'm all about respecting "classics" but I only continue to buy mix comp CDs looking for new musical innovations. On a few of the tracks, here, you definitely can find that, which I'd say makes the 3cd comp worth the price, and is the reason for my high score.

As for CD3, it might be cool to hear if you were trippin off some acid. Otherwise it functions nicely as a coaster.

studio mix is the best i've heard in years.......2006-07-15

i'm constantly searching for one of those mixes that stays in your car for months, and you just listen to it over and over with amazement each time at how fabulous it is. with staoshi's studio mix, i've found my latest obsession. his remixes are mind blowing, and i hear tracks like "love in traffic" which i haven't heard in 5 years. he really shows his mad skills on this disc. the other two are okay, but this one blows the others out of the water. if you're like me and are looking for the next hot mix to add to your collection...then buy this immediatly!!!

Club Mix is my fav.......2006-06-15

Interesting concept behind this one...I enjoyed listening to all three discs, but it was the first one, the Club mix, that did it for me. Every time I listen to it, it grows on me more and more. I have never heard an electro mix sound as solid and deep as this one. Every single track on the mix is mint, especially Jim Rivers' "Future" and Martin Eyerer's "Wicked Line". Like I said, with every listen, it gets better and better... If you like good, hypnotic electro and progressive house, then I highly recommend this release. Satoshi is a master producer and programmer.

Average customer rating: Mysterious? AN INTRIGUING MEETING OF RISING JAZZ STARS IN "1960".

Kuhn/Lafaro 1960 Steve Kuhn , Scott Lafaro , and Pete Laroca Manufacturer: 3d ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Three Waves Live in Japan 1994, Vol. 1 Love Walked In Live at Birdland Seasons of Romance ASIN: B000AU1JYQ Release Date: 2005-10-31

Tracks:

1. Little Old Lady
2. Bohemia After Dark
3. What's New
4. So What
5. So What (Alternate Take)

Album Description

Japanese pressing. Details TBA. P.J.L. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Mysterious?.......2007-07-16

The great, mysterious architectural photograph on the cover of this CD is, of course, the interior space of Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim masterpiece on Fifth Avenue.

AN INTRIGUING MEETING OF RISING JAZZ STARS IN "1960"........2006-06-10

FOUR and a Half ENJOYABLE STARS. This 1960 CD finds amazing pianist Steve Kuhn with future band-mate drummer Pete La Roca; and with the exciting addition of past band-mate, the legendary star-crossed bassist Scott LaFaro, this jazz trio CD becomes even more intriguing. The performances are very good and still fresh, but unfortunately this pricey Japanese CD (which I immediately ordered, no questions asked!) is rather short: containing only 5 performances, one of which is an alternate take, and coming in just under 30 total minutes. Four to five extended songs in the year 1960 would perfectly fit on a two-sided 33 1/3 phonograph record, hence the targeted shortness. Even so, many jazz fans will not be able to resist these historical performances since there is so very little recorded LaFaro available: 7 months after this recording at the age of 25, Lafaro, already one of the world's greatest bassists would die in a car crash early in the morning returning to NYC. And some Lafaro discographies are just plain wrong in some cases.

The three 'Pieces De Resistance' begin with "Little Old Lady", probably Kuhn's first recording of what became a dependable staple in his repertoire and it is wonderful. Love the great "Weather Outside is Fright'ning" quote from "Let It Snow". In November in NYC, it probably was snowing. LaFaro does some stout 'walking' and conjures up a thoughtful, technical solo, as La Roca's cymbals sparkle. "Bohemia After Dark", at a breakneck 4/4, sizzles in this trio format with Kuhn giving bursts of a future style that would astound the jazz world on a recording called "Three Waves". LaFaro's bass 'sings' as La Roca pushes hard. Magical Kuhn quote: "Where somebody waits for me" from "Bye Bye Blackbird". "What's New" is a fabulous treatment of this stupendous jazz ballad, with Kuhn, one of jazz' premier balladeers, playing an unknown verse first. La Roca is great on brushes and sticks, with La Faro showing great empathy and technique. And there are those magical Kuhn tone clusters and triads that elevate any song to another level. This is one of Kuhn's best ballad performances ever and it came very early, career-wise.

Of the two performances of "So What", one is less burnished than the other. Those performances are what will interest most jazz fans of all the songs herein, although the first three songs are clearly superior, to my ears. Hearing Kuhn and LaFaro doing the Miles Davis classic, which is so associated with Bill Evans whom LaFaro had already joined in 1959, is too much to resist. But "So What" #1 is a more experimental warm-up performance. Even so, it is a very good performance, and it's clear they wanted to stay away from a MIles Davis "Kind of Blue" vibe, except for the Paul Chambers bass tag line. Love the "Surrey With The Fringe On Top" quote from Kuhn which evokes Miles/Jamal anyway. On "So What" #2, Kuhn turns up the afterburner on his piano and gets off some great lines, as does LaFaro, while La Roca's conversational solo is very restrained and effective. Clearly, we needed a third longer 'take' to solidify the ideas that had begun to flow through the group. But alas, not to be; be happy with what we got! Given the same circumstances of seeing that this short CD is available, I would buy it again at the same high price, as will many curious jazz fans with enough money. Steve Kuhn is one of my all-time favorites and his heroic performances should never be missed. LaFaro and La Roca were awesome musicians. Very good, but short performances. Very good sound and balance, but the recording level is low, so turn up the volume! Four and a Half Enjoyable Stars!!

(Notes:
*When this recording was made, LaFaro was already with Bill Evans forming one of jazz' great trios but still recording with others, like Kuhn, Getz, Ornette Coleman, and Victor Feldman. Decades later, Lafaro's shocking death continues to reverberate through the jazz world. Kuhn would become John Coltrane's first pianist for a while, until McCoy Tyner arrived. He is in the midst of an amazing fifty year trio/solo piano career that has ramped up even more with the CD "Promises Kept". The late Pete La Roca would become a Blue Note Records studio musician/leader on some great recordings ("Night of the Cookers", "Basra"). Then Kuhn, La Roca, and uber-bassist Steve Swallow would form a truly memorable trio producing the incredible, not-to-be-missed "Three Waves" (with Kuhn as leader), the ultra-romantic and ultra-modern "Sing Me Softly Of the Blues" (with flugelhornist Art Farmer as leader), and the fabulous "Basra" (with La Roca as leader and Joe Henderson on Tenor sax).
* the CD cover has a great, mysterious architectural photograph.)

Average customer rating:

Infinite Possibility Manufacturer: 3d ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: From Beale Street to Oblivion Burning Beard Impetus Pitchfork & Lost Needles Jam Room ASIN: B000MQ4YAY Release Date: 2007-04-02

Tracks:

1. Still Love Me
2. Save The World
3. Bullying
4. Mr Joe
5. Can You See?
6. My Way
7. Sands Of Theater
8. Day Break
9. Drunk Monster K
10. Thank You,Unknown You
11. Light For Tomorrow

Album Description

Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007.

Average customer rating: IT'S A GREAT CD!

Winter Sonata Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: 3d ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Soundtracks | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hotelier Papa (Korean Drama 18 Episodes) Full House Korean Drama~ Autumn in My Heart Winter Sonata: Korean TV Drama Themes - Music Box ASIN: B0000CAOKG Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

1. Japanese Tittle
2. My Memory
3. Japanese Tittle
4. Japaense Tittle
5. My Memory (Piano&Violin Ver.)
6. Japanese Tittle
7. Japanese Tittle
8. Japanese Tittle (Piano&Violin Ver.)
9. My Memory (Piano Ver.)
10. Japanese Tittle
11. Japanese Tittle (Instrumental)
12. Japanese Tittle (Chinese Version)
13. Japaense Tittle
14. Japanese Tittle (Piano Ver.)
15. Japanese Tittle (Piano Ver.)
16. Japanese Tittle (Instrumental)
17. Japanese Tittle

Album Description

Japanese soundtrack album to the popular Korean TV drama serial 'Winter Love Song', with an addition of a Japanese-language version of the theme song, 'Haime Kara Ima Made'.

Customer Reviews:

IT'S A GREAT CD!.......2006-08-05

Has lovely beautiful songs on it. I've seen the Drama, and my relative got this CD when he went to Korea. It's amazing!

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5. Alive [CD-single] [Import]
6. All The Falsest Hearts Can Try
7. ALP presents Lucia & Shameless
8. Angels In The Bible
9. Arrival [Original recording remastered]
10. As If

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