Turning Point [Content/Copy-Protected CD]

Product Description
Turning Point' is teenage R&B sensation Mario's second album, and the follow up to his 2002 eponymously-titled release. Featuring slick production and smooth vocal stylings, the album sticks very rigidly to the contemporary R&B formula that has proved so successful for his peers. Includes the single 'Let Me Love You'.

Turning Point,Mario,J-Records,Contemporary R&B,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B,Teen Pop,Urban

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Average customer rating:

GO Mario Manufacturer: J-Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Because Of You Double Up Ain't Nothin' Like Me Special Occasion Sex Love & Pain ASIN: B000J3FBRK Release Date: 2007-07-31

Average customer rating: Brings back fond memories from the early seventies... Another one left behind.... las leyes deben cambiar..TUS OIDOS NO!!!!!!!!!! I Saw Mayall Live at the Fillmore John Mayall's The Turning Point

The Turning Point John Mayall Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Blues | Styles | Music Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton Jazz Blues Fusion USA Union 70th Birthday Concert Blues from Laurel Canyon ASIN: B00005R8FI Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. The Laws Must Change
2. Saw Mill Gulch Road
3. I'm Gonna Fight For You J.B.
4. So Hard To Share
5. California
6. Thoughts About Roxanne
7. Room To Move
8. Sleeping By Her Side
9. Don't Waste My Time
10. Can't Sleep This Night

Customer Reviews:

Brings back fond memories from the early seventies..........2007-05-13

In my opinion, this is still one of John Mayall's best albums ever. He is called the master of British Blues and proves it on this live gig. The alto sax solos in several of the songs are wonderful. Get it and listen to it, is all I can say!

Another one left behind...........2007-03-14

Over the years i have left some great and classic LPS at 'close friends' homes. My friend Gloria was the earth mother for our 'band of gypsys'. Her apartment was the place to party and crash, and above all listen to those forbidden albums you could never hear at home. This and Aqualung, plus all the Moody Blues, released at that time, were played alot. Gloria was a Janis Joplin Fanatic. There was some great times and smoke had by all when the stereo was cranked up. From start to finish this was a great album, and from this we moved on to Mark-Almond's first LP. John Mayall talking about
chiky-chiky what had us laughing and the mouth percussion put us over the
top. But as much as i loved this Album back then, hearing it alone is not the same. Invite some friends over each of you play what you like and include this one, too. Fans of the newest tween-age hotty will not be impressed-the more fool them. Fans of the Blues, and those who did not know they were, caught on to John Mayall and never left him behind. Catch
him here and all that he has done. This would be a good start. I left this behind and it was my loss and her gain. The CD is in the mail for me as we speak.

las leyes deben cambiar..TUS OIDOS NO!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-09-26

el viejo john nos tiene acostumbrados a sus constantes divagues por la ruta del blues, dejando siempre algun genio en el camino.... en esta placa nos sorprende gratamente, enriqueciendo su musica con sencillez y sensibilidad, en una nueva direccion, como explica en el booklet..no se realmente si logro cambiar algo, lo que es seguro que nos regalo una rato de musica perfecta.

I Saw Mayall Live at the Fillmore.......2006-08-26

But it was the show at the Fillmore West, and "Room To Move" knocked everyone off their feet. Well, they were already sitting on the floor (no chairs, then!). They say that if you remember the 60's, you weren't really there, but I think this show was SO memorable, it made it through the filter of time. You didn't have to be there. You can just buy this, and .... imagine.

John Mayall's The Turning Point.......2006-08-12

This is one of Mayall's first and best CDs or records a we used to say. I never tire of listening to Mayall's harmonica and voice. His music has lasted through time. He's as popular as ever.

Average customer rating: Yes, it is THAT bad More victory at sea Victory At Sea More Victory at Sea Victory at Sea Volumes 1 and 2

Rodgers: More Victory at Sea Manufacturer: RCA Victor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Victory at Sea (Music from the Original Television Series) Victory at Sea Selections from Victory at Sea and Other Favorites Victory at Sea - The Legendary World War II Documentary (History Channel) Grofé: Orchestral Works ASIN: B000003F8B Release Date: 1992-08-11

Tracks:

1. More Victory At Sea: Allies On The March
2. More Victory At Sea: Voyage Into Fate
3. More Victory At Sea: Peleliu
4. More Victory At Sea: The Sound Of Victory
5. More Victory At Sea: Rings Around Rabaul
6. More Victory At Sea: Full Fathom Five
7. More Victory At Sea: The Turkey Shoot
8. More Victory At Sea: Ships That Pass
9. More Victory At Sea: Two If By Sea
10. More Victory At Sea: The Turning Point
11. More Victory At Sea: Symphonic Scenario

Customer Reviews:

Yes, it is THAT bad.......2007-06-08

Why, why is it so difficult to reissue the originals, in full? The music is wonderful--well, if you're a fan, you know that already--but the sound effects really are laughably bad. And as the sound effects were integral to the atmosphere of several tracks, it really does matter. Now, instead of the jungle sounds that accompanied the original track, you get to listen to some house sparrows chirping and flitting cheerfully from tree to tree, as if you were sailing toy boats in the park instead of slogging through the jungles of New Guinea. If the original sound effects are missing, minimal effort from RCA could have secured at least reasonably realistic substitutes. Instead, we get this pathetic garbage. Really a shame. That second star is only because the original music is so good.

More victory at sea.......2007-03-26

It's ok, but much of it was cut from the original album. I have the complete set of 33 1/3 albums,there were three, the cd is ok but lacks the original sounds put on when recorded.Sounds were added that were not originally there.It can't compare to the original.

Victory At Sea.......2007-03-09

This time honored musical composition is without a doubt the best in its depiction of war in the Pacific. The music tells the real story!!

More Victory at Sea.......2007-01-04

The quality of the digitally remastered music on this CD is far and above what I was expecting. The entire CD plays flawlessly without so much as a hint of unwanted background noise. My experience in purchasing this CD was very good. Shipment was almost immediate and delivery prompt. I can find absolutely nothing to complain about and am very happy with my purchase. Thanks a million.

Victory at Sea Volumes 1 and 2.......2006-12-14

What an utter disappointment. I've got the originals on vinyl, and this sad excuse for a reissue was not worth the money I spent. Most of the sound effects from the original have been left out, and the final 10-minute-plus piece, "Symphonic Scenario", bears not even a passing resemblance to the original. Don't waste your time and money.

Average customer rating: Turning point is MOST DEF on point Exactly where is Mario turning? what turning point?...Nikes fresh out the box What a Turning Point it was alright

Turning Point Mario Manufacturer: J-Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mario O Bobby Valentino Naked Pleasure & Pain ASIN: B0002X94Z2 Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

1. 18
2. Let Me Love You
3. Couldn't Say No
4. Boom
5. How Could You
6. Girl I Need
7. Call The Cops
8. Here I Go Again
9. Nikes Fresh Out The Box
10. Directions
11. Like Me Real Hard
12. Shakedown
13. Let Me Love You (Remix)

Album Description

Turning Point' is teenage R&B sensation Mario's second album, and the follow up to his 2002 eponymously-titled release. Featuring slick production and smooth vocal stylings, the album sticks very rigidly to the contemporary R&B formula that has proved so successful for his peers. Includes the single 'Let Me Love You'.

Customer Reviews:

Turning point is MOST DEF on point.......2006-10-30

Mario's last album was nice and catchy but very young at best. On Turning Point Mario takes the more grown up approach with not only his songs but his image. When "Let me love you" hit I couldn't believe how much range he had in his voice. When the album came I quickly got it. It's very unfortunate that Usher had the year he had because Mario is gonna be put in the "Trying to be like usher" list. This album has many high points such as "Let me love you" "Couldn't say no" "Call The Cops" "Nikes fresh out the box" and the rock filled "Here we go again". Mario is only 18 as he states and if he keeps improving his music like he did with this album there really won't be any more "like usher" talk.

Exactly where is Mario turning?.......2006-07-09

Mario has a lot to prove on his sophomore effort - transitioning from musical teeny-bopper-ish prodigy to sex-symbolic R&B/Soul entertainer; setting himself apart from the rest of today's male R&B singers (especially Usher); living up to the hype & the success of his smash hit single "Let Me Love You". Mario's only 18, yet he's got to accomplish all of the aforementioned tasks. While Mario's ambitiousness is written all over this album, "Turning Point" doesn't entirely succeed with flying colours.

Ironically, Mario is unquestionably at his best when he sticks to the script. The silky-smooth lead single "Let Me Love You" is definitely the best track on the entire album. With sweet, creative lyrics (courtesy of Ne-Yo & others), a smooth, laid-back beat & Mario's soulful vocals, this song oozes sex appeal without the sleaze, and is perfect for any occasion involving love. "Like Me Real Hard" is also another beautiful, soulful ballad where Mario empathizes for a female who is afraid of re-experiencing heartbreak, whilst riding over the guitar work that plays gently in the background. Other high-quality ballads like the sensuous "Directions", the musically raw "Nikes Fresh Out The Box" (warning - the "women-are-like-shoes" metaphor might turn some ladies off) & the soulful second single "How Could You" (which has him question how his ex-lover could be so unfaithful & deceitful to him) also keep the running smoothly.

Unfortunately, Mario's urge to turn up the "raunchy factor" ruins many tracks on this album. Take "Call The Cops" & "Shakedown" for example. While the beats on both tracks are great, the lyrics on both songs suck really bad ("Cause I got a little horny/ Lil' mama put it on me" & God knows how many clichés on both songs, respectively). As a matter of fact, Mario's attempt at glorifying himself in egotism & materialism on the latter track falls flat on its face (assuming that it has one!). Check this verse out, and you might see what I mean:

Verse 1:
Yeah I caught you peeping
Corner of my eye
Me I'm never sleepin'
Guess you think I'm fly
I'm tryna take ya girl home tonight, ya see
Tonight, V.I.P. belongs to me
Entourage, fresh whips and you already know
Got the tweedies chirpin', just turned out my show
All you gotta do is shake that thing for me
Ladies, if ya feel me just come holla at me

The only time Mario's...ahem..."gangsta"-esque persona works are on the tracks "Couldn't Say No" & "Boom". The former track tells the story of a man confessing to his ex-girlfriend about cheating on her "in between that week we split up", and Mario pulls off this track surprisingly well with the support of an introductory piano, some dark violins & a hot beat. The latter, on the other hand, is a straight up club banger with an absolutely hot beat, with Juvenile dropping a nice verse. Not only that, but Mario seems to be genuinely having fun with this track, whereas "Call The Cops" & "Shakedown" felt forced.

With two great tracks that manage to break away from his more successful ballads, you'd expect this album to turn out great...guess what? WE HAVE ANOTHER PROBLEM! Both tracks seems to be awfully reminiscent of Usher's "Confessions (Part II)" & "Yeah", respectively. While "Boom" may be more anthemic than Usher's "Yeah", it simply has nowhere near as much energy, and lets face it... both Ludacris & Lil' Jon are a lot more energetic & generally more interesting than Juvenile. Whether his emulation of Usher on "Couldn't Say No" & "Boom" were intentional or not, the fact is that Usher's overpowering influence is present on both, which is rather disappointing.

That didn't seem to worry Mario though when he co-wrote album opener "18", an autobiographical track where Mario's telling niggas not to compare him to others. Strangely, Cassidy's less-than-average verse blows all of Mario's lines out of the water. Not only that, but Mario's unconvincing attempt at sounding "thuggish" on this track takes away from the song's already-weak feel.

Now all the tracks we have left to check up on are the R&B/Reggae ballad "Girl I Need", the hard-edged R&B/Rock track "Here I Go Again" & the "Let Me Love You" remix. The former track is a breezy summer tune where Mario describes the credentials his dream girl needs. Cham also drops by to drop a nice verse on the track. The only letdown to this song is the horrid chorus (honestly, how many times do we have to hear the ride-or-die cliché on a non-gangsta artist?).

At least it's not as bad as the third single "Here I Go Again", a lyrically clichéd R&B/Rock power ballad where Mario talks about repetitively returning to a bad relationship. I love the lyrics in the chorus, but there's not much else to it. As if Mario's hollow-hearted vocals are bad enough, you have screeching guitar riffs counteracting his usually smooth voice to make things even worse. Thankfully, "Turning Point" ends on a great note with the "Let Me Love You" remix. With a harder, more street-edged beat, along with a few nice verses from King of The South (T.I.) & King of The Lox (Jadakiss), this track is clearly a highlight, and definitely reaches the quality standard set by its original counterpart.

Altogether, "Turning Point" isn't too bad, but there are too many flaws to make this album truly great. To make things worse, Mario seems "artistically troubled". Whenever Mario tries breaking away from his true strength (ballads) by experimenting with other genres & ideas, he tends to fail miserably (excluding "Girl I Need"). However, by sticking to balladry, he leaves himself in a limited space for creativity, which is something most genres desperately need. Mario clearly has potential, but it must be safe to say that I expected better from someone so talented. THREE STARS!!

what turning point?...Nikes fresh out the box.......2006-06-28

I copied (thank God) the contents of this album from my sister. "Turning Point" is completely thoughtless; most of the songs are so cliche' filled with corny hip-hop lyrics that could not even charm a cat. The three stars are for 3 good songs: "let me love you"(the hit single), "Girl I Need" (a fairly nice reggae/hip-hop tune), and THE best song on this entire wretched album which has hit single potential, "Nike's Fresh out the box." His smooth vocals work well with the R&B rythmn of this track.
I absolutely hate it! when artists have a "hit single" with the purpose of manipulating individuals into purchasing their record, when the record itself sucks! skip this if you can or simply download "Nikes' Fresh out the box."

What a Turning Point.......2006-05-07

Gee,
What can i say? I really like Mario and I loved his FIRST cd but I can't say the same for this one. Maybe it was the production. Maybe I need to listen to it again
I Liked a total of 2 songs from that cd and thats not enough for me.
I will give Mario credit, I was able to see him sing live and to be a newbee, he did a very good job. I was able to keep me very entertained with is voice and almost good moves.
I think he is trying to transition his self for a boy to a man, so i will give him the benefit of the doubt for that.

it was alright.......2006-04-04

For this to be his second album it wasn't that bad. The CD starts off with him singing about he just turned 18 featuring Cassidy. At first I thought the song sounded weird but it grew on me and I kind of started to like it. Other songs I thought were good on the album were "How Could You", "Here I Go Again"-I just love the beat, "Like Me Real Hard"-the best song on the album, love it, and "Let Me Love You Remix"-this one is way better than the original. There were other songs on the album that were okay but those were my favorite. There is this song called "Nikes Fresh Out the Box". At first I liked this song a lot because of the beat and it kind of had that 1970s feel to it. But when I closely listened to the lyrics he is actually comparing a pair of sneaks to a girl. What a complete turn off and its rather corny. Definately could have done without that track. But overall this CD wasn't that bad. I really don't recommend it to add to your R&B section because it wasn't all that. It was just average.

Average customer rating: a refreshing wake-up call to tired and weary ears

Turning Point Aaron Goldberg Manufacturer: J-Curve Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Unfolding Worlds Vertigo Cary On Andalucia ASIN: B00000I8B0 Release Date: 1999-03-30

Tracks:

1. Fantasy In D
2. Turning Point
3. Turkish Moonrise
4. Jackson's Actions
5. The Shadow Of Your Smile
6. Con Alma
7. Head Trip
8. Mom's Tune

Customer Reviews:

a refreshing wake-up call to tired and weary ears.......1999-06-13

Combining new sounds, voices, and, for one track, the saxophone of Joshua Redman, the young Goldberg shows that he has, indeed, reached a "turning point" in his career. From the soothing tones of "Turkish Moonrise" to the challenging approach of "Head Trip," from excitement of "Jackson's Actions" to the dedicatory love of "Mom's Tune," the creativity of this musician shows us that he is a force with whom to be reckoned on the jazz scene. His harmonies with bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Eric Harland support the delicate, yet elaborate, melodies and solos that spring from Goldberg's tunes. Most of the pieces are Goldberg's originals which suggests that his creativity is not relegated to the improvisational moment alone. I look forward to the many future works of this budding new musician.

Average customer rating: A Turning Point for Lonnie Smith?

Turning Point Lonnie Smith Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Think! Reach Out That's Where It's At Down with It! The Sounds of Jimmy Smith ASIN: B000AQAD1A Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Seesaw
2. Slow High
3. PEOPLE SURE ACT FUNNY
4. Eleanor Rigby
5. Turning Point

Customer Reviews:

A Turning Point for Lonnie Smith? .......2006-02-13

Released a year after Think, this 1969 album is a very natural step further for Lonnie in his Blue Note career. Hornsection with Lee Morgan, Julian Priester and Bennie Maupin gives this album the right power for funky tunes with Lonnie trademark of B3 playing. The only "standard" tune is Eleanor Rigby, and I guess both Lennon / McCartney would smile to Lonnie's interpretation and arrangement. The good news is that Blue Note evenually released this album outside of Japan for a normal street price. A must have album for B3 collectors!

Average customer rating: Mandalay accident Hot in Chicago

Thousand Stories Turning Point Manufacturer: A440 Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Straight Edge | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Straight Edge | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Matador Together Shine Playin' Favorites So Many Ways ASIN: B000065T11 Release Date: 2002-05-14

Tracks:

1. Estrella
2. Wide Open Spaces
3. Hot 'N Spicy #3
4. Jay
5. A Thousand Stories
6. Passion
7. Tribal Voices
8. Union
9. The Song Formerly Known As 'Track #5'
10. Flight Of The Pheonix
11. Athena

Customer Reviews:

Mandalay accident.......2002-09-03

My wife and I attended a Gypsy Kings Concert at Mandalay bay in Las Vegas. Great concert, but a bit short, so we headed inside the casino to have a couple of drinks. We had a tuff time finding seats at the first "lounge" so we headed for another and although it was crowded we were able to snag a table right in front of the small stage. The stage was quite crowded with an elaborate drum set-behind plexi, four guitars- perched on stands, a relatively small keyboard set-up and a six string bass guitar. We settled in and waited for our drinks and the musicians to show up. The drinks were average but the music was incredible. Four Technical masters effortlessly spun a web of riffs and chops that held a lounge full of jaded Vegas hedonists' hostage for their entire set. This included a few of the Gypsy King band members, who I spotted poking there heads in to see where the audio magic was coming from. No flashy light shows, smoke and mirrors or theatrics just a seamless roller coaster ride of notes, rhythm, and musical prowess that dropped my jaw. We heard the name of the band despite the applause and cheers "Turning Point". Well, needless to say I was impressed and had to have more, I think you will too if you appreciate fine musicianship that combines sophistication with the primal rhythms of numerous musical styles. I recommend you buy the CD and try to see these guys if they get to your neck of the woods. I realize now that we were lucky not to find a place to sit in that first lounge, But that's Vegas and "Luck".

Hot in Chicago.......2002-07-19

Heard about this group while watching the morning news, for things to do in the city. Went to see and met with the group the same night, at an afterwork set. We were knocked off our feet by their smooth jazz style, mixed with a latin twist. My wife and I became instant converts, and would highly recommend any smooth jazz follower to add Turning Point to your must get list. I give them a five star rating, and have added them to my collection you should to.

Average customer rating: Inspiring Great Jazz Recording

Turning Point Kevin Eubanks Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Spirit Talk Guitarist Live at Bradley's Guitarist The Heat of Heat ASIN: B000008AV3 Release Date: 1992-06-30

Tracks:

1. Turning Point, Pt. 1
2. Aftermath, Pt. 2
3. Initiation, Pt. 3
4. New World Order
5. Colors of One
6. Spiral Ways
7. Freedom Child
8. On My Way to Paradise
9. Lingering Destiny

Customer Reviews:

Inspiring.......2007-04-19

I came across this title at a used record store, and I love it. The CD is creative, smartly crafted, and beautiful. The assembly of musicians playing here pretty much leaves nothing else to be desired - they really ignite your soul from the beginning and keep the fire burning to the end. 8 out of 9 songs are Kevin's own compositions, and it's pure jazz right up there with the best of them.

Kevin's guitar workouts are brilliant: smooth, quick, and beautiful, with varying styles and sound textures. He uses both electrical and acoustic guitars, and I thought they were well-chosen for the styles of the songs he's written. Some of his acoustic tones sound like a Spanish guitar.

The rhythm section is excellent throughout. On the hard-driving jazz tracks, they really set it on fire. I was quite impressed, even having heard some of the biggest names in jazz. These pieces have character and spunk. This is my first record of Kevin's, and I think I'll be looking for more.

Highly recommended.

Great Jazz Recording.......2006-10-16

I could tell from the first cut that this was a great jazz record. The music on this disk packs a real edge with some excellent drum and bass work. His guitar sound on this record is very unique and the accoustic sound works as a great front to the hard charging bass and drums. He has two driummers and two bass players Marvin Smitty Smith on drums and Dave Holland along with Charnet Moffet on bass. The other drummer is very good but I am unfamiliar with his work. Kevin got to a very cutting edge place on this recording and plays some solos with amazing speed. Anyone who likes the sound of Pat Metheny or John Scofield will be amazed at how good of a guitar player Kevin is.

Average customer rating: A Must Have!

Five American Clarinet Quintets Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Corigliano | Corigliano, John | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sheng, Bright | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tower | Tower, Joan | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Joan Tower: Silver Ladders / Island Prelude for Oboe and String Quartets / Island Rhythms / Music for Cello and Orchestra / Sequoia Joan Tower: Instrumental Music Mozart: Clarinet Concerto; Clarinet Quintet ASIN: B00000G4LI Release Date: 1998-12-08

Tracks:

1. 'Soliloquy' For Clarinet And String Quartet - Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet
2. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: I.Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet
3. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: II.Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet
4. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: III.Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet
5. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: IV.Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet
6. Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet: V.Quintet For Clarinet And String Quartet
7. 'Turning Points' For Clarinet Quintet
8. Concertino For Clarinet And String Quartet: I. Concertino For Clarinet And String Quartet
9. Concertino For Clarinet And String Quartet: II. Concertino For Clarinet And String Quartet
10. Concertino For Clarinet And String Quartet: III. Concertino For Clarinet And String Quartet
11. 'At The Still Point, There The Dance Is' For Clarinet And String Quartet: I. Aria
12. 'At The Still Point, There The Dance Is' For Clarinet And String Quartet: II. Meditation
13. 'At The Still Point, There The Dance Is' For Clarinet And String Quartet: III. Dance

Customer Reviews:

A Must Have!.......2000-03-20

The folks at The Chamber Music Society at Lincoln Center with their Artistic Director, Clarinetist David Shifrin, have produced a splendid recording of music written expressly for them. All performances are top-notch. The CD opens with John Corigliano's hauntingly beautiful dialog between violin and clarinet entitled "Soliloquy." Following is what is probably the finest work on the program, the clarinet quintet of Ellen Taffe Zwilich. It's a substantial and well-proprtioned work that really has something to say. It is chamber music in the true sense; everyone involved shares in the musical exchange. Joan Tower's quintet follows, and is of high quality, as one would expect from a composer of her calibre. It is fine music, but does suffer at times of being a bit clarinet-centric. The other two composers represented on this release, Bright Sheng, and Bruce Adolph, have completely fallen into the trap of treating the wind instrument as a soloist, and therefore cannot be considered to be quality chamber music pieces. Their music is enjoyable, however, and one hopes that next time they will consider composing chamber music instead of chamber concerti.

Average customer rating: Terry Oldfield Turning Point from Solo Piano Publications

Turning Point Terry Oldfield Manufacturer: New Earth Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Age General | New Age | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 New Age | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: All the Rivers Gold Reflections: The Best of Terry Oldfield Enigma - Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits ASIN: B00005YNCY Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

1. Guardian Angel
2. Lost For Words
3. Southern Shores
4. Some Kind Of Miracle
5. Capture Me
6. Bright Star
7. Into The Blue

Album Description

An ethereal balance of poetic beauty, flute-enhanced melody, and gorgeously textured soundscapes. Oldfield's lyrical images about letting go and holding on, loss and discovery, and sea and sky, reflect the timeless theme of leaving the familiar behind and journeying toward the future.

Customer Reviews:

Terry Oldfield Turning Point.......2005-08-21

One great piece... Guardian Angel, the rest of the music is nothing like this one. All together different style. I didn't care for it.

from Solo Piano Publications.......2002-04-09

Terry Oldfield's "Turning Point" was inspired by the early voyagers who were ready and willing to leave everything familiar behind and sail through the oceans into the "great unknown". Writing the music coincided with some major changes in Oldfield's life. He had a dream a couple of years ago about being in an old library, and browsing through an old book. The words "turning point" jumped out at him, and he knew he had to make some major changes in his life. He moved his family from England to Australia, and also changed record labels. The songs reflect that transition, and also seem to be a tribute to the dreamers and risk-takers of the world. Most of Oldfield's earlier recordings (at least the ones that I'm familiar with) were primarily instrumental in nature, but this album consists of six vocal tracks and one instrumental piece. I tend to prefer the instrumentals, but the variety of vocalists and their individual singing voices and styles is very interesting and evocative. Oldfield provides most of the instrumentation with his signature flutes and keyboards. Some of the vocals have kind of a folkie feel to them. The lyrics are simple and direct, and with guitar and flute in the background, there is an easy-going mood. This is especially true in "Bright Star", which includes a charming children's choir and sounds of the ocean. I also really like "Into the Blue", which is darker and more complex, and the lyrics are haunting. "I'm taking the first ride out of my mind", and "I'm lost but I don't mind anymore" give you an idea of the searching and the emotional impact of the words. Matt Oldfield`s vocals and guitar are strong and convincing, and Terry's Irish low whistle and keyboards are atmospheric and powerful at the same time. "Lost For Words" is the lone instrumental on "Turning Point", and is beautiful with alto flute, pan pipes, and keyboards. It is a "big" piece that would do well in a film soundtrack (something Oldfield has done a lot of!), but it also brings out visual images and lets you sail on your own imagination. "Some Kind of Miracle" is poetic, and Jenna Monroe's vocals are warm and inviting. There are several instrumental interludes in this piece, making it leisurely and open. "Guardian Angel" has a lovely melody, but I have to admit that the words reminded me a little bit of a stalker who is at least sane enough to know he can't control the person he is watching. Then I thought maybe it was a father watching his daughter and wanting to protect her, and that made it very pleasant to listen to. There is an mpeg video of "Guardian Angel" included in the CD that will play on Mac or PC. "Turning Point" is a very enjoyable and moving chronicle of a man's spiritual and physical journey and the emotions that go with a major turning point in his life.

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