Voice Of Freedom

Voice Of Freedom

Track Listings

1. Voice Of Freedom (Performed by Nanci Coletti)
2. Faint Steps (Performed by Jodi Marr)
3. Into The Wind (Performed by Jason Paige)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
Ed Kessel

Edward B. Kessel, Composer/Producer/Trumpeter founded Sound Imagination, a music production company in 1986. Edward has composed and produced film scores, songs, TV soundtracks, and commercial scores. His credits include projects for Steven Spielberg, Tony Bennett, Zubin Mehta, AT&T, Macy’s, Six Flags and National Geographic.

In 1995, Edward appeared on the nationally televised show, Preview, for his work on the soundtrack of the movie, Passing Thru Linden, Francis Ford Coppola, Executive Producer. In October 1998, Edward completed a Grammy nominated Columbia Records CD with Tony Bennett, Rosie O'Donnell, Kermit The Frog, and Elmo, as co-director of KidzAmerica. He composed and produced the score for a feature film entitled Some Fish Can Fly, produced by Zopap Entertainment, which was released in theaters November 1999. In that same year he wrote the soundtrack to a National Geographic TV special entitled Crows, which aired on national TV. This year Edward wrote Voice Of Freedom, (a 9/11 tribute) which was selected as the theme song for Flight Across America. Voice Of Freedom aired on various New York radio stations and was performed live on the U.S.S. Intrepid and at Jersey City’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. Currently Edward is arranging and orchestrating a new Broadway musical entitled, ! A Tale Of Two Cities.

Susan Loricchio

Susan Loricchio, a Jersey City native, holds a Private Pilot Certificate and is also an active member of the National Aeronautic Association, Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Society, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. and the Aircraft Owner & Pilots Association. Recently, as the East Coast Coordinator for FLIGHT ACROSS AMERICA, a grassroots endeavor conceived by Molly Peebles, a "newly-minted" pilot from Redmond, WA, Loricchio was able to combine her music and aviation. The mission achieved it’s goal by using "the privelege and freedom of aviation to deliver the support of every State in the Union to New York City, and by helping bring together the American people to honor and remember those fallen on 9/11/01." On September 8th, 2002, 52 planes, one from each state, Washington DC and Puerto Rico, made history by flying his/her state flag down the hudson River, in an Honor Flight past Ground Zero, paying tribute to the people who lost their lives at the World Trade Center. Following, there was a solemn ceremony on the INTREPID SEA, AIR, & SPACE MUSEUM in Manhattan. Erik Lindbergh, grandson of pioneer aviator, Charles Lindbergh, was the featured guest speaker.

Initially, Loricchio contacted Molly Peebles about using a song she co-wrote with Ed Kessel - INTO THE WIND - as the official theme song of FLIGHT ACROSS AMERICA. From that, the VOICE OF FREEDOM CD evolved, whose songs, whether on the radio or at air shows around the country, stirred people’s emotions. In no time, Loricchio was rallying pilots and non-pilots to take part in this monumental cause, and drawing upon her numerous contacts, helped to organize the places (including the INTREPID) and events for that special weekend in September. The following month, Molly Peebles and the FLIGHT ACROSS AMERICA team were honored by the prestigious National Aeronautic Association, at their Fall Awards Dinner in Arlington, VA. In addition, the United States Air Force named a B-2 Stealth Bomber "SPIRIT OF FLIGHT ACROSS AMERICA."

Product Description
"Voice Of Freedom" is a song that was inspired by the events of September 11th, performed by Nancy Coletti who lost her cousin, Vincent DiFazio, in the World Trade Center disaster. It is an uplifting, patriotic ballad that has literally made people stand up and cheer! "Voice Of Freedom" was selected as the theme song for Flight Across America (a national 9/11 commemorative event) and was performed live on the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. It was also used as the finale to the 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony in Jersey City, NJ.

"Voice Of Freedom" is not only about the victims of 9/11. It’s about the firemen, police, military and ordinary people who were heroes on that tragic day. It’s about the citizens of the United States and people all over the globe who waved American Flags. It’s about true patriotism on a grand scale.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this CD goes to The Foundation For Alger Families. Alger is a company that was located on the 93rd floor of 1 World Trade Center and lost 35 employees in the 9/11 attack. We are currently looking for another charity to benefit from this album and welcome any suggestions.

Voice Of Freedom,Various Artists,Sound Imagination


Circus Spectacular
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Neither Circus nor Spectacular, but it is Karl King.
  • Great circus music
  • Good music, mediocre playing
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Circus Spectacular

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ASIN: B000001KEZ
Release Date: 1997-02-18

Tracks:

  1. Sells-Floto Triumphal March
  2. Voice of America
  3. The Home Town Boy March
  4. Wings for Peace
  5. 'Loyalty' March
  6. Prestissimo Galop
  7. Emblem Of Freedom
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  9. We Stand United
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  12. Yellowstone Trail March
  13. On The Warpath, Indian War Dance
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  15. The American Way
  16. The Joy Riders, March & Two Step
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  18. Diplomacy March
  19. Aviation Tournament March
  20. Call To Victory March
  21. Thumbs-Up US.A. March
  22. Step On It! March
  23. Fete Triumphal March
  24. The Victor March
  25. Mountain Trail March
  26. The Defending Circle March
  27. Canton Aero Club March
  28. Auld Lang Syne March

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Neither Circus nor Spectacular, but it is Karl King........2006-10-15

Having played a number of times under Karl King, I had great expectations for this CD. Alas, it was not to be. The music is there, the musicians play all the right notes and the conductor keeps time. The recording is only mediocre, of Laserlight quality, and the performance is not what I expected from what they call a "Circus Band." Indeed, the liner notes state that the band is mostly students and professionals from the Philadelphia area. In other words, a "pick up" band. And the conductor seems to have no circus experience only small town symphony experience (from the puffery in the liner notes). From listening, it would appear that he has never even heard a real circus band. Both conductor and band would not last a day at a real circus. I do have a suspicion, however, that the musicians would do better under a better conductor.

Now, if they called themselves a concert band, that would be accurate and fair, and would not have dashed my hopes, as they are OK as a concert band. But just OK.

Of course, a concert band can indeed generate all the excitement of a bona fide circus band, as Frederick Fennell so aptly demonstrated on his Mercury recordings.

Now, if you want real circus music played by a real circus band, get a Merle Evans recording.

However, having said all that, I will keep the album, as I have always been a Karl King fan, and it is fine music decently played by an OK concert band.

5 out of 5 stars Great circus music.......2005-08-12

I needed some circus music to promote a fundraiser our Lion's club was having (a circus). I got the CD on time and it sounded great. I could not find this type of music anywhere else. Thanks.

3 out of 5 stars Good music, mediocre playing.......2001-11-19

It was indeed exciting to find so many of Karl King's marches on one disc. The band's playing, however leaves a lot to be desired, as does the sound quality of the disc. The balance is poor, with a very annoying tenor sax playing loud and out-of-tune on every cut. Buy this if you are a march collector (which I am), but I do not recommend it for its entertainment value. Get the "Screamers" disc by Fennell and Eastman for a far superior set of circus marches with great playing and sound.

4 out of 5 stars Review of Circus Spectacular.......2000-12-07

Certainly the best thing about this CD is that there are many of Karl King's marches that have probably never been recorded previously, which is curious, since some of them rank with his best. The curious thing about this CD, on the other hand, is that it is supposedly a circus album, but only a few marches were actually written for the "big top". This band is not the best I have heard - recommend listening with headphones, to get a much clearer, less muddled sound. King was only kind of a contemporary of Sousa, having lived 35-40 years later. He actually published more marches than Sousa, and generally wrote in a style that was "softer" than the March King. Sousa wrote mostly military-style marches (better than anyone else ever has, of course), whereas King wrote many military as well as circus marches, and marches in a simpler style, suitable for school bands.

5 out of 5 stars Circus Spectacular.......2000-08-12

This recording of music by Karl King is absolutely splendid -it contains 28 tracks most of which I have certainly not heard before - I particularly liked the tempos of the marches - not too quick but just right - the band is good (although I had never heard of them) - I came across this recording by chance and I'm glad I did - highly recommended
Ultimate Broadway II: The Very Best of Broadway Now
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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  • POOR EXCUSE FOR SOME GOOD THEATER MUSIC
Ultimate Broadway II: The Very Best of Broadway Now
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000092Q7E
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

  1. Overture (from Gypsy) - London Cast Recording
  2. Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) - Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ernie Sabella
  3. Run, Freedom, Run! - Hunter Foster
  4. Your Daddy's Son - Ted Sperling, Ragtime Orchestra
  5. Music Of The Night (From The Phantom Of The Opera) - Colm Wilkinson
  6. All That Jazz (from "Chicago") - Bebe Neuwirth
  7. Gimme Gimme - Michael Rafter
  8. La boh; Act I; O soave fanciulla - Placido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Montserrat Caball
  9. Next Best Thing To Love - Randy Graff
  10. Cabaret - Natasha Richardson
  11. Springtime For Hitler (From "The Producers") - John Morris, Mel Brooks
  12. Losing My Mind - Barbara Cook
  13. Time Warp - Raparza
  14. Oklahoma!; Oklahoma - Finale: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' (Reprise) - Musical Cast Recording
  15. Breeze Off the River - Patrick Wilson
  16. Big Spender - Jane Lanier, Valarie Pettiford, Shannon Lewis, Kim Greene, Kim Morgan, Dana Moore, Rachelle Rak, Elizbeth Parkinson, Dede LaBarre, Mary Ann Lamb, Mary McLeod
  17. Gee Officer Krupke - Cast
  18. Agony - Paul Gemignani
  19. Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables) - Colm Wilkinson, Colm
  20. Lullaby of Broadway (from "42nd Street") - John Lesko, Jerry Orbach

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars redux.......2007-07-06

Four of the songs on this CD (Oklahoma, Music of the Night, Cabaret, and All That Jazz) were on the earlier Ultimate Broadway. Of all the shows that have been on Broadway over the past 70+ years, including the ones that are currently running, there is no excuse for repeats!

3 out of 5 stars Moderate Quality.......2003-06-20

I believe that the show selection for this CD was excellent. However the song selection and song order were not. Why pick "Your Daddy's Son" from Ragtime when you can have the amazing and fantastic "Prologue" from the same show. Also I believe that a mistake was made by slecting "I Don Quixote" from Man of La Mancha instead of the much more listenable "Impossible Dream." Also the overture from Gypsy is not the proper song to start out a CD. Perhaps the "Overture" from The Phantom of the Opera.

This is however an excellent example of showtunes for inexperienced members of the theatrical world.

2 out of 5 stars POOR EXCUSE FOR SOME GOOD THEATER MUSIC.......2003-05-20

The best of Broadway? Sure, if you consider the best of Broadway only those songs taken only from RCA Victor cast recordings. Expect the expected: Tracks from "Ragtime," "Chicago," "42nd Street" and "Man of La Mancha," sung by the likes of Audra
McDonald, Bebe Neuwirth, Jerry Orbach and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Including a live recording of Barbara Cook warbling "Losing My Mind" from her "Mostly Sondheim" CD isn't exactly kosher. But then again, neither is this gimmick-riddled release. Curtain up?
Half-way, maybe. Light the lights? Dim them, please.
Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • An uplifting experience
  • One of the best, and latest, of the Robeson recordings...
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Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall

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ASIN: B000000EFU
Release Date: 1990-05-24

Tracks:

  1. Every Time I Feel The Spirit
  2. Balm in Gilead
  3. Volga Boat Song
  4. Monologue From 'Othello'
  5. O Thou Silent Night
  6. Chinese Children's Song
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  17. Jacob's Ladder
  18. Chassidic Chant
  19. Freedom
  20. O Grieve You Now My Mother
  21. This Is The Hammer
  22. All Men Are Brothers

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An uplifting experience.......2006-12-05

If one takes into account the time at which this recording was made, and the surrounding events affecting his life, one can truly appreciate the significance of this album. Experiencing oppression not only from the U.S. but later the Canadian government to travel abroad, Robeson was impeded, but not prevented from singing in the name of peace, human rights, and the rights of the common worker. Victory was at hand when on May, 9 1958, the date of this recording, Paul Robeson announced that his passport battle had been won. This is the recording of a triumphant gentleman, a loving, ecstatic audience, and very importantly, a talented and very attuned pianist (Alan Booth). With this in mind one can more greatly appreciate how special this concert was. The magic of this recording trancends Robeson's impeccable singing. It is the concert as a whole that makes it so spectacular. Listen to 'Joe Hill', think of Robeson's battle, and hear why it is so powerful. Or listen to 'O No John', Alan Booth pounding the keys on the last notes, and the audience's response. Every person in Carnegie Hall was riveted. Well worth the price, and an uplifting experience.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best, and latest, of the Robeson recordings..........2006-10-17

This concert came along in 1958, when Paul's passport was restored and he was allowed to travel and make a living again, after several years of being on the Communist blacklist. His joy at performing once more for his traditional audience comes through in every track. That same year, he did a concert at his brother's church in Harlem, and when Columbia Records issued that one, it had another winner. Not long after those shows, Paul went overseas for five years, suffering a health crisis that brought him back to America in 1963, broken down and unable to perform consistently. He spent his last decade or so of life on the sidelines, living quietly with his sister in Philadelphia. This concert, then, along with the one at Mother Zion Church, is one of the final triumphs of one of the most interesting American lives. We know now that Paul's stubborn support of the Soviet Union in the Stalin era was a tragic flaw in his character, but he had magnificent gifts of voice and of acting presence, and had he come to the attention of audiences in 1957 instead of 1927, he would likely have earned millions as a singer and actor, and his political and social radical activism would have been a much smaller impediment to his career. If you already own some Robeson recordings, add this one because it represents him at the beginning of what was then "old age." If you own none, this concluding album is actually a fine starting point, because his earlier work suffers a bit from the primitive recording technology of the '30's and '40's.

4 out of 5 stars Paul Robeson Live.......2006-07-11

Of course his baritone is fabulous. His rendition of Joe Hill is unforgettable - this was a song he sang for the builders' labourers on the site of the Sydney Opera House in around 1969 -also Old Man River, which he made his own. He should have sung this in the film of the musical Showboat but he was passed over for an inferior voice by the producers because he was a member of the Communist Party. A pity. He also sings some gospel on this CD, I'm not mad about religious songs but if you like them then you'll love this.

2 out of 5 stars New version available in UK.......2006-02-18

This version is now redundant as Vanguard has released a version in 2005 with the original album cover for the first time and with new sleeve notes. The sound is also better. I purchased it from amazon.co.uk.

5 out of 5 stars Question.......2005-09-29

I would like to buy Paul Robeson CD with "Old Man River" and "Kevin Barry (Irish)"
American Anthems
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding Performance and Collection of Songs
  • Great Patriotic CD
American Anthems
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ASIN: B000063COR
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

  1. The US Field Artillery March
  2. America, The Beautiful
  3. Anchors Aweigh
  4. Amazing Grace
  5. The Marines' Hymn - From The Halls Of Montezuma
  6. God Bless America
  7. Stars And Stripes Forever
  8. The National Hymn - God Of Our Fathers
  9. The Thunderer
  10. The Liberty Bell
  11. Marching Through Georgia
  12. Americans We
  13. Eternal Father, Strong To Save
  14. The Star Spangled Banner
  15. America
  16. American Medley
  17. Battle Cry Of Freedom

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Performance and Collection of Songs.......2006-03-29

I am impressed with the quality of the Gramercy Brass Ensemble's performance of these traditional American Patriot pieces.

Beautiful sound, outstanding musicianship, classic yet spirited arrangements, and wide variety from national anthems to branch-specific armed forces hymns.

I would recommend this recording to anyone looking to hear American Patriotic music at its best. A very nice CD.

5 out of 5 stars Great Patriotic CD.......2004-02-21

This is a great CD if you ever need or want to have patriotic music. American music played by an American brass band. This group sounds terrific. For those of you unfamiliar with brass band, it is comprised of 25 brass players and 2 or 3 percussionists. You get a rich, full sonority and these guys play GREAT! This CD is HIGHLY recommended to all bras players who want to hear tone quality, timbre, intonation, and more. Band directors would be wise to use this as a model for their students for everything from pitch to phrasing. Everybody else would be wise to pick it up if you like Americana. I know people who use this for their commute because it is upbeat and uplifting. Excellent CD!!!! You may also want to check out their second CD entitled "Christmas Time Is Here". Also highly recommended.
Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage & Inspiration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • A real disappointment...
Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage & Inspiration

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ASIN: B000ATQYVU
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

  1. Men Of Freedom
  2. The Longest Day
  3. Into The Fire
  4. Rise Up, O Men Of God
  5. On Great Lone Hills
  6. Lest We Forget
  7. Mansions Of The Lord (Interlude)
  8. Mansions Of The Lord
  9. Jerusalem
  10. Via Dolorosa
  11. Non Nobis
  12. The Star-Spangled Banner
  13. Take Me Home (With I Am A Soldier)
  14. America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee)
  15. Men Of Freedom
  16. This Christmastide

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars bowersreview.......2007-01-04

Exceptional CD. Inspirational and motivational. Highy recommend this for anyone seeking great quality music.

5 out of 5 stars USMA Glee Club scores a real hit.......2006-11-14

This album is awe-inspiring. I bought the album after hearing an out take from "Men of Freedom", the tune is from an old Welsh battle song. You will recognize the tune if you saw Zulu Dawn with Michael Caine. Many of the other songs are equally powerful and mesmerizing. The only songs I didn't like were when the Glee club used guest soloists. They were less impressive and, in my opinion, took away from the strength of the group.

I liked the multiple verses sung from America, I wished they would have given the Star Spangled Banner the same treatment. The Mansions of the Lord is powerful and supremely reverent, as is Rise Up. I would dearly like to hear more from this talented group of soldiers.

5 out of 5 stars Reverent, Full of Love.......2006-09-26

When I saw and heard this music broadcast Veteran's Day on TBN and my friends serving in our Armed Forces in Iraq saw it broadcast on Armed Forces Network, I was so happy to find the stereo CD and companion Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound DVD on Amazon. I cannot stop listening to it! The 60 minute musical program, reminiscent of the great concept albums of years ago, is one of the most reverent, intelligent and passionate portrayals of America's character ever produced. It contains many styles of choral music - all superbly performed by the world famous Cadet Glee Club of West Point arrayed in breathtaking formation on the altar of the massive 100 year old Cadet Chapel. There are richly textured vocal a capella songs such as "Rise Up O Men of God", "Manisons of the Lord", one of the most popular new hymns written, and "America (My Country `Tis of Thee)". Your buttons will burst with pride when you hear the brand new song "Men of Freedom" introduced by a single Cadet then followed by a cascade of additional voices building to a unified and thunderous declaration of defiant freedom in a style reminiscent of the great Welsh Male Choirs. Four songs highlight the power and majesty of the largest church organ in the world. You'll have to fight the urge to stand at attention when you hear and feel its power kick in on "Lest We Forget", "On Great Lone Hills", "Jerusalem" and "This Christmastide". The musical variety is further enhanced by the addition of brass and percussion for the rousing marches, "The Longest Day" and "Non Nobis". When was the last time you heard these two songs - one by world famous singer, songwriter and teen idol, Paul Anka and the other a medieval celebration of thanksgiving sung in Latin! The rich background vocals of the Cadet Glee Club musically frame two songs that underpin the message of this album - Bravery and Sacrifice. "Into the Fire" by NYPD's Daniel Rodriguez made me want to immediately rise up and rush to anyone's aid and when he holds that note at the end - wow! Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga's performance of the classic Christian hit, "Via Dolorosa", (one of the top 50 Christian songs of all time), is "The Passion of the Christ" embodied in a 5 minute song. You will alternate between tears and goose bumps. Her performance of the Spanish stanza will overwhelm you. Finally, Irish song writing master, Phil Coulter's wistful "Take Me Home" is accompanied by beautiful piano and guitar and introduced by a new poem entitled "I Am A Soldier" that is sobering reminder of the oath our soldiers swear to and the actions they are bound to take. God bless them!

A great bonus of the CD and DVD is that they both include a stylish lyric booklet as well as commentary by the producer on why he chose each song.

On the back cover of the CD and DVD cases is the statement that this production was created to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present, and the great values of America that they defend. This it surely does!! Also, it states that the producer is contributing a portion of his wholesale proceeds from its sale to organizations assisting our wounded soldiers. Bravo, Mr. Coppi.

4 out of 5 stars Good CD.......2006-07-19

Wonderful songs and wonderful renditions of the songs. I must say, though, that the numbers would have been better if they were performed with more "ooomph" (for instance, "The Star Spangled Banner" could have been sung with more power and the arrangement could have used more creativity). The wisest decision on this CD was the inclusion of the numbers from Ms. Lea Salonga (whose hauntingly beautiful voice is able to effectively draw listeners in) and Daniel Rodriguez, one of America's newest tenors. Overall a good CD.

3 out of 5 stars A real disappointment..........2006-06-10

I was so excited to stumble upon this album when a local music store was going out of business and selling CD's at great discounts. I love Glee Club music, I love patriotic music, and I love cathedral/chapel accoustics. Unfortunately, this album did not live up to its billing.

My primary complaints with this recording are twofold: the overuse of unison singing and the unnecessary inclusion of guest soloists. The beauty of glee club music is the rich chords, which are thankfully heard in many songs. To my dismay, though, there are many songs that mostly or entirely omit the beautiful harmonies that make glee clubs great.

As for the guest soloists, I don't understand why a singing group which obviously has many wonderful voices would bring in outsiders for an album like this. Actually, I do know why they would do it, and it's obviously a marketing thing that has financial implications. As reasonable as this may seem, it just cheapens the experience for me. Another great feature of glee clubs (and college choirs more generally) is the lack of polished, perfect, professional singers. There is something raw, authentic, and refreshing about a bunch of college kids singing together. Why bring in random people with no particular connection to the group?

To be fair, "Rise Up, O Men of God" and "Mansions of the Lord" are fantastic. I'll continue to play this album to listen to those songs. However, much of the remainder is somewhat forgettable.
Dream Goes on
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Dream Goes on
    Us Navy Band , and Sea Chanters Chorus
    Manufacturer: Altissimo Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000065DWT
    Release Date: 2002-04-30

    Tracks:

    1. Olympic Fanfare
    2. America, The Dream Goes On
    3. Hero For Today
    4. America the Beautiful
    5. The Last Full Measure Of Devotion
    6. The Sea Is My Second Home
    7. Seeds Of Freedom
    8. American Salute
    9. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
    10. Patriotic Medley (This Is My Country, You're A Grand Old Flag, This Land Is Your Land, God Bless America)
    11. Armed Forces On Parade
    12. God Bless The USA
    13. The Stars And Stripes Forever
    14. The Star Spangled Banner

    Album Description

    Recorded by the U. S. Navy Band and Sea Chanters Chorus conducted by Commander Ralph M. Gambone.
    100 Favorite Patriotic Songs
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • not to great
    • Not so bad, 100 tunes for 4$
    • You get what you pay for.
    • Now I know why there were no song samples to listen to ...
    100 Favorite Patriotic Songs

    Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
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    ASIN: B0000A1HT8
    Release Date: 2003-08-12

    Tracks:

    1. America the Beautiful
    2. All Quiet on the Potomac Tonight
    3. Ballad of the Green Berets
    4. On Top of Old Smokey
    5. Coyote Warrior
    6. Semper Fidelis
    7. Breeze from Alabama
    8. Onward Christian Soldiers
    9. Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
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    11. Sweet Betsy from Pike
    12. Marines' Hymn
    13. America Is
    14. When Johnny Comes Marchin' Home
    15. Happy the Soldier
    16. American Trilogy
    17. Home Sweet Home
    18. Washington Post March
    19. Enraptured I Gaze
    20. Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair
    21. Yellow Rose of Texas
    22. Over There
    23. Simple Gifts
    24. Liberty Bell
    25. Star Spangled Banner

    Tracks:

    1. God Bless the USA
    2. Yankee Doodle Dandy
    3. Katy Cruel
    4. I Vow to Thee My Country
    5. King Cotton
    6. Beautiful Dreamer
    7. America
    8. American Patrol
    9. Mine Eyes Have Seen the Beauty
    10. Mohican Dream
    11. Red, White and Blue
    12. Some Folks
    13. Liberty Song
    14. Pomp and Circumstance
    15. Hail to the Chief
    16. Bennington Rifles
    17. Peace on the Battlefield
    18. I've Been Working on the Railroad
    19. Under the Double Eagle
    20. Red River Valley
    21. My Country 'Tis of Thee
    22. Camptown Races
    23. Wild Blue Yonder
    24. Hands Across the Sea
    25. Fanfare for the Common Man

    Tracks:

    1. Stars and Stripes Forever
    2. Living in America
    3. Home on the Range
    4. Old Colony Times
    5. Clementine
    6. Invincible Eagle
    7. Ring Ring de Banjo
    8. Yankee Doodle
    9. Largo from "The New World"
    10. To a Wild Rose
    11. Hail Columbia
    12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
    13. Gettysburg
    14. Carry Me Back to Old Virginny
    15. Capitan
    16. Prairie Daughter
    17. Little Brown Jug
    18. Marching Through Georgia
    19. Entertainer
    20. Steamboat Around the Bend
    21. Revolutionary Tea
    22. Cassions Keep Rollin' Along
    23. Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier
    24. Amazing Grace
    25. Grand Old Flag

    Tracks:

    1. God Bless America
    2. National Emblem
    3. Soldier, Soldier Won't You Marry Me
    4. Anchors Away
    5. Oh, Susannah
    6. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
    7. Toast
    8. Dixie
    9. St. Louis Blues
    10. Appalachian Spring
    11. Bonnie Blue Flag
    12. Old Hundreth
    13. Swanee River
    14. Battle Cry of Freedom
    15. U. S Field Artillery
    16. Sidewalks of New York
    17. Chester
    18. Auld Lang Syne
    19. Kingdom Come
    20. My Old Kentucky Home
    21. Hail to the Spirit of Liberty
    22. Battle Hymn of the Republic
    23. Shenandoah
    24. Abraham's Daughter
    25. This Land Is Your Land

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars not to great.......2007-04-04

    We were disappointed with this CD, but for the price I guess we can't expect much. I didn't care for the new style presentation of the songs. I like a more traditional rendering.

    3 out of 5 stars Not so bad, 100 tunes for 4$.......2005-06-22

    I red the comments of two other people who have bought this 4 CD BOX SET and it is not really so bad. I will even add that there are some excellent tunes. However, I must agree with the fact that few tunes seem to have been recorded 40 or 50 years ago, mainly when you hear the scratches of an old turntable but it is just 2 or 3 tunes. Furthermore, if you do not know American music, it is a good BOX SET to buy if you consider that you received 4 CD for 4$ including 100 tunes. On these 4 CD, I have heard some orchestration that I have never heard before and I consider that they are different but interesting. Any way, after hearing these 100 tunes, you will say to yourself that you like this tune, this other tune, this other tune and so on and you will be able to buy a more expensive CD with the tunes that you like. However, I have bought many CDs in the last few weeks and as you know, there are always some tunes that you like and some tunes that you do not like on every CD that you will buy. So, don't buy it at 25$ but at 4 or 5$ dollars, it is a very good choice for 100 tunes.

    1 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for........2004-07-04

    You get what you pay for. The singers put their own spin on the singing of each song. If you didn't hear the words you would not recognize some of them. Even some of the music sounds like a bad recording of music played on a turntable. Definitely not worth the price.

    1 out of 5 stars Now I know why there were no song samples to listen to ..........2004-07-04

    I wish this review had been here when I was thinking of purchasing it. I guess you get what you pay for. If you are thinking of buying this, you are better off recording your own CDs (or at least buying one that you can listen to a sampling of the songs). This album includes songs that were mere recordings of the songs playing on an old record player. It's almost so unbelievable that it is funny.
    Copland: Old American Songs/Canticle Of Freedom/Four Motets
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • "Such serenity and harmony"
    • Copland: Old American Songs, 4 Motets, etc / Tilson Thomas
    Copland: Old American Songs/Canticle Of Freedom/Four Motets

    Manufacturer: Sony
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    ASIN: B0000026EQ
    Release Date: 1990-10-25

    Tracks:

    1. Old American Songs: The Boatmen's Dance
    2. Old American Songs: The Dodger
    3. Old American Songs: Long Time Ago
    4. Old American Songs: Simple Gifts
    5. Old American Songs: I Bought Me A Cat
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    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars "Such serenity and harmony".......2001-01-06

    This CD has so much beautiful music on it. The choir was wonderful and had such a gorgeous touch to it. Even the songs meant to be up beat were still very nice and soothing of teh Old American Songs and the Four Motets. Now the Canticle of Freedom was so very powerful. The music in the beginning leading up to the reciting, rather singing, of the poem filled me with a great passion and patriotism. Copland conveyed his intentions very very well. This piece should be compared with Lincoln Portrait it is so moving. The words reflect the music perfectly. Copland was truely a genius in writing this piece. The recording on this CD was a good balance between chorus and orchestra. I definetley recommend this performance by the Mormon Tabernacle. It's nice to also get a baritone solo on another CD to sing this, namely Thomas Hampson singing it. That CD also has 8 of the 12 Emily Dickinson Poems.

    5 out of 5 stars Copland: Old American Songs, 4 Motets, etc / Tilson Thomas.......2000-12-12

    Truly a masterful example of the great American Songs. The choir as no instrument bring the simple melodies and words alive. This music is a grand celebration of America, Aaron Copeland's magic touch and the voices of angels on high.
    Over There - Songs From America's Wars
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A very good CD to buy
    • What an Excellent Work of Art!
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    • What A Blast - A Fun and Inspiring CD
    • What A Blast - A Fun and Inspiring CD
    Over There - Songs From America's Wars
    Marlborough Singers & Chamber Players
    Manufacturer: Newport Classic
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00006BCBU
    Release Date: 2002-07-30

    Tracks:

    1. Free America
    2. The Red, White And Blue (O Columbia, The Gem Of The Ocean)
    3. The Soldier's Tear
    4. The Bonnie Blue Flag
    5. The Battle Cry Of Freedom
    6. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
    7. Tenting To-Night
    8. Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
    9. Marching Through Georgia
    10. Captian Jinks Of The Horse Marines
    11. The Faded Coat Of Blue
    12. Over There
    13. He Is There!
    14. God Be With Our Boys To-Night
    15. Give A Little Credit To The Navy
    16. When Alexander Takes His Ragtime Band To France
    17. K-K-K-Katy
    18. Over Yonder Where The Lilies Grow
    19. Would You Rather Be A Colonel With An Eagle On Your Arm Than A Private With A Chicken On Your Knee?
    20. There's A Long, Long Trail
    21. When The Boys Come Sailing Home
    22. My Buddy
    23. Keep The Home-Fires Burning

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A very good CD to buy.......2005-07-06

    I have bought many CD regarding American patriotic songs but it is the one that I prefer. The songs are sung in a very classic way and so, there are easy to listen. Jon English as a tenor gives an excellent performance. On the piano, Rob Carriker gives also an excellent performance; he does not try to cover the voice of Jon English but just to support his voice. So, Jon English and Rob Carriker form a very fine duo and the quality of recording is excellent. The choice of songs is also excellent. I strongly recommend this CD.

    5 out of 5 stars What an Excellent Work of Art!.......2002-08-30

    John English has a booming and resounding voice. Well suited for the rough and tough songs of our countries historic wars. It is an excellent buy, and I recommend it to any fans of great songs and American historics!

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2002-08-30

    This cd is excellent! I reccomend it to everyone!! Jonathon English has got an amazing voice!

    5 out of 5 stars What A Blast - A Fun and Inspiring CD.......2002-07-30

    I have to admit - I didn't know what I'd be getting when I bought this album. I love Americana and have known some of these songs all my life: K-K-K-Katy, Keep the Home-Fires Burning, and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. Others that are listed I had never heard before: The Soldier's Tear, When Alexander Takes His Ragtime Band to France, and the very funny Captain Jinks! From first to last I found this CD a joy to hear. Jon English has a beautiful voice, and he sings with such clarity that you can understand every word! There are songs that will get your feet taping, and others that will bring a tear to your eye. The chorus is quite obviously not a professional choir, and that's all the better! They sing with an infectious energy and spirit that'll make you want to sing along. Add into that the horns, flute and percussion and this album becomes very pleasant experience. This is one of the best CD's I've heard in a long time, and I heartily recommend it.

    5 out of 5 stars What A Blast - A Fun and Inspiring CD.......2002-07-30

    I have to admit - I didn't know what I'd be getting when I bought this album. I love Americana and have known some of these songs all my life: K-K-K-Katy, Keep the Home-Fires Burning, and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. Others that are listed I had never heard before: The Soldier's Tear, When Alexander Takes His Ragtime Band to France, and the very funny Captain Jinks! From first to last I found this CD a joy to hear. Jon English has a beautiful voice, and he sings with such clarity that you can understand every word! There are songs that will get your feet taping, and others that will bring a tear to your eye. The chorus is quite obviously not a professional choir, and that's all the better! They sing with an infectious energy and spirit that'll make you want to sing along. Add into that the horns, flute and percussion and this album becomes very pleasant experience. This is one of the best CD's I've heard in a long time, and I heartily recommend it.
    Go Down, Moses
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • spirituals lite
    • Elijah Rock
    • Pretenders
    • It's a wow!
    • Soulful and moving
    Go Down, Moses
    Chicago a cappella , and artistic director Jonathan Miller
    Manufacturer: The Orchard
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005B8QB
    Release Date: 2001-04-17

    Tracks:

    1. I couldn't hear nobody pray (arr. William Henry Smith)
    2. Run to Jesus (Fisk Jubilee Singers collection)
    3. Elijah Rock (arr. Moses Hogan)
    4. Steal Away (arr. Joseph Jennings)
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    6. Hush! Somebody's callin' my name (arr. Brazeal Dennard)
    7. In dat great gittin' up mornin' (arr. Jester Hairston)
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    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars spirituals lite.......2007-06-05

    Yes, they can sing. But can they sing spirituals? Yes. But do I want to hear them sing spirituals? NO. White people singing spirituals is boring and tired.

    5 out of 5 stars Elijah Rock.......2007-02-03

    If you like sacred acapella, you're bound to like "Go Down, Moses," performed by Chicago Acapella. This group does such a fantastic job of achieving a clean, beautiful blended sound. And frankly, I don't care if they are mostly white or if their performance is not "authentic." It sounds heavenly, and that's all that matters as far as I'm concerned.

    My favorite track on this CD is "Elijah Rock." Although the composer is listed as "anonymous," the arrangement performed is actually that of the late Moses Hogan. I have yet to come across a recorded performance of Hogan's "Elijah Rock" that does as much justice to the piece as Chicago Acapella's. Their sound, blend, dynamics, pitch, rhythm- everything you need in a choral performance- is spot on here. All of the other recordings of "Elijah Rock" I've listened to do 1 of 2 things (if not both) very quickly- rush the tempo or go flat. Chicago Acapella does neither. In addition, the sound editing and engineering are as good as one could expect. By the way, this is available on iTunes for $9.99, with individual songs for sale. I only bought 2 songs on this CD: "Roll Jordan" and "Elijah Rock." Not that the other songs are bad, they're all well-performed, but these 2, especially "Elijah Rock," are the ones that I can listen to over and over again and never get tired of.

    3 out of 5 stars Pretenders.......2003-11-27

    You wont find a picture of the singers for this cd on the cover. I was miffed when I found out they are mostly all white. You couldn't tell from the name of the group, or the politically correct use of the term African American instead of negro. I was just hoping for the kind of nuance you hear in African American church choirs. This choir mimics the Negro spiritual ok, but you can't help but wonder how much better it would be if they used actual African American singers and direction. The real thing is always better than the pretender. Nevertheless the voices are proffessional so I did get something out of it.

    5 out of 5 stars It's a wow!.......2001-11-17

    We've all heard "Go down Moses"...at least we think we have. This NEW version brings NEW beauty to an ancient favorite. The arrangement is superb. The voices are superb. The effect is superb. An amazing and moving experience.

    If you've never heard Chicago a cappella, this would be a wonderful first exposure to a group so musical, so diverse, so entertaining that you'll wish to revisit it often.

    5 out of 5 stars Soulful and moving.......2001-08-07

    What great ensemble! Whether you love spirituals or not, this recording is sure to impress you with the amazing vocals. Each performer brings out their own personality, but also blends into a unified whole. And the arrangements are a lot of fun!

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    Schubert: Sonata in A major/Brahms: Quintet in F minor

    Spring Selection Best [Import]

    Solo Exitos Duranguense

    The Con-Nect [Explicit Lyrics]

    Arensky: Three Suites

    Sneakin' Up Behind You: The Very Best of the Brecker Brothers