Rhapsody in White [Original recording remastered]

Rhapsody in White [Original recording remastered]

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The mood on 1974's Rhapsody in White, reissued as part of Mercury's Funk Essentials series, is just what you'd expect. Its eight cuts alternate between honeymoon-suite stuff and what sounds like leftover score from Starsky and Hutch--except, of course, for "Love's Theme," the number one pop hit that became a favorite of figure skaters everywhere. Barry White's album in all but name only, Rhapsody finds him taking up the primest real estate on the front cover, writing all but one of these instrumentals, coarranging (with Gene Page), conducting, and providing a handful of his trademark seduction raps. This is romance: "You know what I feel like doin' to you right now?" --Rickey Wright

Rhapsody in White,Love Unlimited Orchestra,Mercury / Universal,Disco,Instrumental Pop,Pop,Popular Music,R&B,Soul/R & B,Urban


Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderfully American
  • A Gersh-winner
  • Interesting... but I think I'd prefer a good Gershwin interpreter
  • Gershwin's playing overated
  • The jazzy Gershwin. What a CD!!!!!!!
Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls

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ASIN: B000005J1I
Release Date: 1993-11-09

Tracks:

  1. Sweet And Lowdown
  2. Novelette In Fourths
  3. That Certain Feeling
  4. So Am I
  5. Rhapsody In Blue
  6. Swanee
  7. When You Want 'Em, You Can't Get 'Em...
  8. Kickin' The Clouds Away
  9. Idol Dreams
  10. On My Mind The Whole Night Long
  11. Scandal Walk
  12. An American In Paris

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderfully American.......2007-05-14

I've had a copy of this CD for years and love it. The power and optimism of the music is really quite remarkable... regardless of who or what is actually playing here. The arrangement of Swanee is light but rich with major chord trains like you just want to go marching around the room. And American In Paris leads you on a swaying, dischordy journey the deeper you go, as the narrative begins to trade delicacy for passion. (and I love renditions where you can hear the MUSIC and the instruments don't get in the way, like four-voice midi versions of Bach which reveal the eloquence).

When I listen to this CD now, and which is most surpring to me, I hear a profound pride in America - back "before." I play it when I have people over and we put burgers on the grill. This CD is the song of sitting in my back yard with the clouds blowing by and for the moment things feel OK.

"Before" - OK, there is no old perfect Amercia; but I'm thinking of the time before we learned to distill petroleum into toxic pollution, before pride meant vanity and thuggery, before hate-filled invective became public amusement, and before presidents went to war because it was good for business.

4 out of 5 stars A Gersh-winner.......2007-01-07

George Gershwin had a long association with the mechanical device known as the player piano. At the age of ten, Gershwin used a neighbor's pianola to teach himself how to play, by very slowly pumping the foot pedal that advanced the hole-punched rolls, and placing his fingers on the depressed keys. His parents were so impressed by his abilities they enrolled the boy in formal piano studies when he turned 13. Thus, an American genius was born.

The existing films of Gershwin (who died of a brain tumor at age 38 in 1937) show him to be a virtuoso at his instrument. His 1924 acoustic recording of Rhapsody In Blue (with the Paul Whiteman orchestra) is further evidence of this. But no film or recording has what is contained within the album GERSHWIN PLAYS GERSHWIN: THE PIANO ROLLS, and that is-- full fidelity range.

The CD comes in a standard jewel case packaged in a heavy paper slipcover. Biographical liner notes are included along with details on the rolls. The earliest performance in this set is from 1916, made when Gershwin was an 18-year-old song plugger. My favorites here are "Swanee," from 1920, and "An American In Paris," from 1933, which is undoubtedly one of the last significant piano rolls ever made.

Gershwin's dynamic performances are not in the least obscured by the few extra notes added to the piano rolls (such practice was standard in those days). Listening to these recordings is like sitting next to this brilliant man, observing his fingers fly over the keys as he plays some of his best work.

TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 60:36

4 out of 5 stars Interesting... but I think I'd prefer a good Gershwin interpreter.......2006-05-14

Composers are not necessarily the best performers of their own work. A songwriter's songwriter like Jules Shear or Jimmy Webb comes to mind -- surely the best representations of their songs are on other artist's albums.

This album is charming in its own way -- a taste of the music and performance style of a bygone era. Someone complained that these rolls were edited. So what? I'm going to review the final product, now how it was made. Do you eat sausage? Ask not what's in it!

I like to listen to this CD in short bits -- a few songs at a time. For some reason I find it to be fatiguing if I listen for more than 20 minutes or so. I'm not absolutely sure why this is so. Possibly the meter is just a little too metronomic on many of the songs. This lends a "mechanical" quality to the performances.

Additionally, I felt that the dynamic range was restricted. The music does get louder and softer, because of the piano rolls themselves and because of the computer programming used to read the piano rolls -- the dynamics were deliberately adjusted by the record producers in some spots, if I read the liner notes correctly. And yet. And yet. Still these songs do not dynamically "breathe" fully in and out the way they ought to. I find this disappointing, but I think it has something to do with inherent limitations in piano roll recording technique. I'm guessing.

Taken for what it is, it is an interesting concept, and the sound quality is very pleasant. The performances are very good for piano rolls, but fall short of what a good interpreter could do. Take, for example, the Rhapsody in Blue from Woody Allen's Manhattan soundtrack. Listen specifically to the piano part -- the dynamics and variations in rhythm. This is not by any means the best performance of Rhapsody, but it is better than the Gershwin rolls.

2 out of 5 stars Gershwin's playing overated.......2006-04-09

After I heard this cd I bought Gershwin plays Gershwin on the naxos label which arn't piano rolls. Any pianist can tell that many of these rolls are heavily edited and can't be played by a pianists with two hands. On the naxos album that has some of these same songs Gershwin's actual playing doesn't sound very good. Many of Gershwins contempories such as James P. Johnson, Eubie Blake, Luckey Roberts and even Zez Confrey were much better pianists than he was, however they didn't have his melodic gifts as a composer. I would recommend Artis Whodhouse's
transcriptions of Jelly Roll Morton's piano rolls (on the same label) instead because most of those are exactly how he played them and in my opinion Morton was a better musician in every way than Gershwin.

5 out of 5 stars The jazzy Gershwin. What a CD!!!!!!!.......2006-02-23

I got this CD as a gift. I am all for the austrogerman post- romantic music and as imagined Gershwin is not my favourite composer. I know him from his best known works such as the 'Rhapsody", the 'American' and his great songs. This CD is a treasure as mentioned from other reviewers of this site. Gershwin full of passion, his music being jazzy to the very end and that great feeling you get after a great live performance is present all over the length of this 'treasure'. No question about the presence of the music. Not to be missed
Symphonic Rock
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely Pure & Beautiful
  • Symphonic Rock
  • pleasant easy listening
  • Excellent CD
  • luke
Symphonic Rock

Manufacturer: Angel Records
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ASIN: B0002T7ZM0
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

  1. Come Away With Me (originally by Norah Jones)
  2. Yellow (originally by Coldplay)
  3. Here With Me (originally by Dido)
  4. Millennium (originally by Robbie Williams)
  5. Hero (originally by Enrique Iglesius)
  6. What Can I Do (originally by The Corrs)
  7. Flying Without Wings (originally by Westlife)
  8. Everybody Hurts (originally by REM)
  9. Every Breath You Take (originally by The Police)
  10. Let It Be (originally by The Beatles)
  11. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (originally by Procol Harum)
  12. Nights In White Satin (originally by The Moody Blues)
  13. Candle In The Wind (originally by Elton John)
  14. Imagine (originally by John Lennon)

Tracks:

  1. Beautiful Day (originally by U2)
  2. Champagne Supernova (originally by Oasis)
  3. Handbags & Gladrags (originally by Stereophonics)
  4. Why Does It Always Rain On Me (originally by Travis)
  5. Livin' On A Prayer (originally by Bon Jovi)
  6. Layla (originally by Derek & The Dominos)
  7. Stairway To Heaven (originally by Led Zeppelin)
  8. Bat Out Of Hell (originally by Meat Loaf)
  9. Run To You (originally by Bryan Adams)
  10. China In Your Hand (originally by T'Pau)
  11. Torn (originally by Natalie Imbruglia)
  12. Bittersweet Symphony (originally by The Verve)
  13. Good Vibrations (originally by The Beach Boys)
  14. Bohemian Rhapsody (originally by Queen)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Pure & Beautiful.......2005-10-31

If you buy no other classical music, buy this collection. CD 1 (Relax) is perfect for dinner, quiet entertaining or just soft music while you're working. From "Come Away With Me", to "Whiter Shade of Pale" to "Knights in White Satin"... each piece is it's own movement - and moved you will be... Perfect for a romantic evening. CD2 is more robust, but equally entertaining. "Layla", "Livin On A Prayer", Stairway to Heaven", "Run to You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" - you owe it to yourself to hear these licks performed by the RPO.

5 out of 5 stars Symphonic Rock.......2005-07-25

It really isn't rock, but it is a very pleasant presentation of popular music, rendered in creative ways by a full symphony orchestra. It sounds like the orchestra had a great time making these CD's.

3 out of 5 stars pleasant easy listening.......2005-07-19

It's not extremely interesting music, but nice background, relaxing and pleasant with full orchestra. Not a bad buy at all!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent CD.......2005-03-20

I received this as a present and at first I wasn't sure if I would like it because I don't like some of the original songs, but there's something about hearing the orchestra play that makes me like all of them. Just try it out.

1 out of 5 stars luke.......2004-12-12

well, if you like elevator music then you should get this cd. if not then dont waste your time, its lame. big time lame. just listen to the audio samples im so glad i didn't waste my money on this piece of crap.
Gershwin Plays Rhapsody in Blue
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Let the Buyer Beware
  • Historical and Pristine
  • "Rhapsody In Blue"
Gershwin Plays Rhapsody in Blue

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ASIN: B000098ZSS
Release Date: 2003-05-13

Tracks:

  1. Rhapsody In Blue
  2. An American In Paris
  3. Swanee
  4. Walkin' The Dog
  5. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
  6. Somebody Loves Me
  7. Our Love Is Here To Stay
  8. S'Wonderful
  9. Embraceable You
  10. Oh, Lady Be Good

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Let the Buyer Beware.......2007-01-12

I do not disagree on any level with the other reviewers of this CD. However, the content is recorded from piano rolls rather than directly from the artist. This fact is not explicitly presented on the web page. Yes, if one clicks on the CD cover photo to get an enlarged image, one can read "First recording 1924 from rare piano rolls" at the bottom in small type. Not everyone will do this however. For this reason alone I only rate this product 3 stars.

5 out of 5 stars Historical and Pristine.......2006-12-22

This compilation of Gershwin selections taken from the piano rolls of the composer offer a perfect introduction to the music of Gershwin, offering a balance between his serious symphonic pieces and his accessible popular songs. Beginning with two of his concert works, "The Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris," the CD just hints at what the composer accomplished in the concert hall and the world of serious music. To my understanding, the "Rhapsody in Blue" was originally performed at a concert titled 'An Experiment in Modern Music' in 1924 at Aeolian Hall in New York. The piece was performed by an orchestra with Paul Whiteman as director, and with the composer at the piano as part of a concert experiment in jazz. The version on this CD is a piano adaptation created by the composer based off of the original symphonic work.

"An American in Paris" is also a concert work that did not achieve the widespread adoration that the Rhapsody has garnered. It was intended by the composer to capture the emotions of a tourist visiting Paris, and was purportedly auto-biographical. It was performed in 1928 at New York's Carnegie Hall with Walter Damrosch conducting the New York Philharmonic. It received mixed reviews at the time but remains a favorite of Gershwin's classical works. Like the "Rhapsody," the version included here is a piano adaptation of the original orchestral work.

The remaining works on the CD are those of a popular composer, the flipside of Gershwin's career. No other American composer (or any for that matter) has strattled these two different fields of music with the success with which George Gershwin did. And the popular songs, among them, "Embraceable You," "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," and "Love is Here to Stay" have achieved enormous pop culture penetration and secure Gershwin's place in history as a master of popular song composition. Notably missing from this CD, however, are Ira Gershwin's contributions, i.e. the words, which add an element important to these songs' true place in history. Along with Ira's contributions come the countless Gershwin vocal interpreters who helped to realize these songs' true significance and their dispersion throughout the American popular music idiom.

On these versions, it is simply Gershwin playing his works (albeit the recordings are taken from his piano rolls, not an actual live recording). In these arrangements, the melodies are incorporated into lush and often convoluted harmonic accompaniment, in which the melody often becomes lost (i.e., the bridge or B section of "Oh, Lady Be Good!"). However, the opportunity to hear the composer express the harmonic possibilities of these disguisingly "simple" American tunes is truly a valuable one. The particular bouncing style with which Gershwin jumps from chord to chord to accompany his melodies is clearly apparent on many of these tunes, and that is an aspect borrowed from Ragtime that contributes to Gershwin being labeled as a uniquely "American" styled composer. The idiosyncracy of his composition and playing are tied together and come to life on this CD. The harmonic statements are sophisticated and evasive to the common ear, and the rhythmic precision and prolificity are legendary. Together with the melody, these elements of the musical composition on which Gershwin demonstrates mastery come together to produce a truly quintessential and essential Gershwin compilation.

5 out of 5 stars "Rhapsody In Blue".......2006-07-12

"This piece (Rhapsody In Blue) seemed to sweep through my mind. It was the heart of America, the feverishness of life, the musical welter of races, of peoples, their joys and their passions, their dissipations and their exaltations." ~ George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 - July 11, 1937) ~

Today, July 11, 2006, marks the 69th death anniversary of one of America's most versatile songwriters, George Gershwin. The birth of one of my favorite jazz-infused-classical pieces, "Rhapsody In Blue" in 1924 made Mr. Gershwin an overnight and sensational star and had gained him a worldwide recognition. He had been my late parents' (and mine, too) favorite composer along with Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern and Cole Porter. His harmonious collaboration with his brother, Ira Gershwin, had produced the most beautiful songs of all-time. They were the most prolific team of songwriters and their compositions have been recorded countless times by famous interpreters of Great American Songbook such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Tony Bennett, Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Michael Feinstein, Natalie Cole, Linda Ronstadt, Rod Stewart, Steve Tyrell, Diana Krall, John Pizzarelli, Michael Bublé and Chris Botti, among many others.

This CD is a musical treasure and one that I would strongly recommend not only to any Gershwin enthusiast but also to any new fan for this includes the original recording of "Rhapsody In Blue" from rare Piano Rolls. The sound quality is just terrific. It highlights two of his major works - "Rhapsody In Blue" (1924) and "An American In Paris" (1928). It also features some of his well-known popular songs and favorites of mine, my parents' theme songs "Our Love Is Here To Stay" and "Embraceable You." It has been said that Mr. Gershwin functioned best and had written his very best compositions at 3 o'clock in the morning and when he finish eight bars that he likes, he can finish a chorus in a few minutes, like the songs "`S Wonderful" and "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off." This recording also includes "Swanee," "Walkin' The Dog," "Somebody Loves Me," and "Oh, Lady Be Good."

It's so amazing that he composed frequently and never run out of inspirations for writing melodic tunes that are so pleasing to the ears. He can write three to five songs in a single afternoon. When he completed the melody of a song, he gives it to Ira to write words to it. He was such a genius and played the piano by ear after a fashion, tapping out the tunes with a finger.

Not known to many, Mr. Gershwin had tried his hand at painting. I've seen a portrait of himself that he painted a year before his death from brain cancer, and I would say, it's a beautiful work of art, almost like a work of a professional painter. He could have been a great painter.

George Gershwin will always be remembered as one of the greatest 20th Century composers and his music will always linger in the hearts of music lovers like me who truly appreciate and enjoy fine music.
Christmas Rhapsody
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Amazing skills, yet too busy for listening enjoyment
  • John Bayless Christmas Rhapsody
  • best concert pianist in the world
  • My favorite of the season
  • Best Piano Christmas CD ever!
Christmas Rhapsody

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ASIN: B0002VEQ5C
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

  1. O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL / ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH / HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING
  2. I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS / "GOING HOME" NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
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  6. AVE MARIA
  7. O COME O COME EMANUEL / O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM / THE FIRST NOEL
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  12. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
  13. WHITE CHRISTMAS

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Amazing skills, yet too busy for listening enjoyment.......2006-12-13

I can't believe how well John Bayless has mastered the piano. This is very obvious from the first song that you ever hear him play. I'd really like to watch him play in concert. However, the songs on this album are too much work for me to listen to. The music is so busy that I can hardly concentrate on the melody and it hardly gives me the peace I expect from traditional Christmas music. Some of my favorites for this category are Jim Brickman, David Huntsinger, and Tim Janis.

5 out of 5 stars John Bayless Christmas Rhapsody.......2006-02-13

Christmas Rhapsody has quickly become one of our all time favorite Chistmas CDs. We love it so much that it is February 10th and we are still listening to it.

5 out of 5 stars best concert pianist in the world.......2005-08-18

John Bayless is the best concert pianist in the world. This album shows his genuis. Perfect music to listen to any time of the year.
This is the best Christmas album on the market.

5 out of 5 stars My favorite of the season.......2004-12-31

This is the holiday music I have listened to throughout the season, and it is so beautiful I cannot bear to put it away yet. I love Bayless's work at any time, and these arrangements simply take my breath away. His blending of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" with "Going Home" from the New World Symphony is particulary poignant. And his signature "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring/Amazing Grace" is seasonless and timeless. Christmas is over, but get this anyway; it's wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars Best Piano Christmas CD ever!.......2004-12-15

David Lanz? Jim Brickman? John Tesh? Move over guys... John Bayless has done what no others could... Taken the xmas classics to a new level of musical enjoyment! By combining the songs together, and making them so rich and full of life, this will be my favorite Christmas CD for a looooooooooong time.
Authentic George Gershwin, Vol. 1-4
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent performer
  • A unique project
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  • Definative
Authentic George Gershwin, Vol. 1-4

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ASIN: B0001Z2RSC
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

  1. Swanee
  2. Come To the Moon
  3. I Was So Young (You Were So Beautiful)
  4. Tee-Oodle-Um-bum-Bo
  5. Nobody But You
  6. Limehouse Nights
  7. Drifting Along With The Tide
  8. Rhapsody In Blue
  9. Oh Lady Be Good!
  10. Fascinating Rhythm
  11. Hang On To Me
  12. I'd Rather Charleston
  13. The Man I Love
  14. The Half Of It, Dearie, Blues
  15. So Am I
  16. Kickin' The Clouds Away
  17. Concerto In F

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  1. Sweet And Low-Down (I)
  2. That Certain Feeling (I)
  3. Looking For A Boy
  4. When Do We Dance?
  5. Sweet And Low-Down (II)
  6. That Certain Feeling (II)
  7. Irish Waltz
  8. Do, Do, Do
  9. Someone To Watch Over Me
  10. Clap Yo' Hands
  11. Maybe
  12. Three Preludes: I. No.1: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso / II. No.2: Andante Con Moto / III No.3: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
  13. Meadow Serenade
  14. My One And Only
  15. 'S Wonderful/Funny Face
  16. He Loves And She Loves
  17. An American In Paris
  18. Liza
  19. Strike Up The Band
  20. Embraceable You
  21. I Got Rhythm (I)
  22. I Got Rhythm (II)

Tracks:

  1. Of Thee I Sing
  2. Jilted
  3. Second Rhapsody
  4. For You, For Me, For Evermore
  5. Cuban Overture
  6. Isn't It A Pity?
  7. Variations On 'I Got Rhythm'
  8. I. Catfish Row: Introduction - Jazzbo Brown - First Chorus, 'Summertime'
  9. II. Porgy Sings: 'I got Plenty O' Nuthin' - 'Bess, You Is My Woman Now'
  10. III. Fugue: Murder Of Crown, Act III Scene 1
  11. IV. Hurricane: Introduction, Act II Scene 3 - Hurricane, Act II Scene 3
  12. V. Good Morning, Brother: Occupational Humoresque, Act III Scene 3 - 'Good Morning, Brother' - Children's Song 'Sure To Go To Heaven' - 'I'm On My Way' (Finale)
  13. They Can't Take That Away From Me
  14. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
  15. Our Love Is Here To Stay

Tracks:

  1. Girl Crazy Overture
  2. French Ballet Class
  3. Dance Of The Waves
  4. Slap That Bass
  5. Walking The Dog
  6. I've Got Beginner's Luck
  7. They All Laughed
  8. They Can't Take That Away From Me
  9. Shall We Dance
  10. By Strauss
  11. I Can't Be Bothered Now
  12. The Jolly Tar And The Milkmaid (1st Version)
  13. Put Me To The Test
  14. The Jolly Tar And The Milkmaid (2nd Version)
  15. Stiff Upper Lip
  16. A Foggy day (In London Town)
  17. Nice Work If You Can Get It
  18. Things Are Looking Up
  19. I Was Doing All Right
  20. Love Walked In

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent performer.......2007-03-09

This plates are wonderful. I was charmed, and when I close my eyes now, I see scenes with American in Paris or Porgy and Bess but my favorite piece of music is Rhapsody in Blue. It's more than excellent is fantastic. Jack Gibbons perfectly feels the unique tone Gershwin's music, the mixture rythms of jazz with influences of impressionists and clear and beauty melodies.
I'm fascinating.

5 out of 5 stars A unique project.......2006-11-23

Gibbons' undertaking is unique: to reconstruct and then execute and record the note-for-note playing of Gershwin as documented on the composers' piano rolls, sound recordings and certain published arrangements. I agree with the reviewer who points out that the result is like a library and not a recital you sit back and listen to (or get up and dance to). In fact Gibbons does some editing of his "library" now and then, and clearly documents it in his liner notes: in some reconstructions he augments accompaniment effects and even the melodic line itself. I don't mind that at all, especially as Gibbons scrupulously accounts for such tampering in his liner notes; but it seems to me that it is in this area of "tampering" that Gibbons the artist is asserting himself...which of course undermines the "library", the "historical archive": you have to search and read a bit to find out when you're hearing only Gershwin and when you're hearing some added Gibbons. I don't mind; Gibbons is a remarkable artist in his own right, not merely an impeccable documentarian. For sheer generosity of production Gibbons' Gershwin must also be unique: 4 cd's, scholar-level liner notes (yes, you need a magnifying glass to read them), and rock-bottom bargain price.

5 out of 5 stars Gershwin historical, manic, perfect, archival.......2006-06-12

First: this is 4 high-end produced cd's (in low-end jewel cases) for the price of 2. The liner notes of all 4 cd's are condensed in a booklet of microscopic print, so you may need to spend the savings on a magnifying glass. MONEY WELL SPENT.
Second: Jack Gibbons plays (and has recorded) the Alkan op 39 etudes (he probably plays a lot more Alkan than that). For those of you not in the know, this is to say he has world-class chops, indeed history-class (Liszt, who never played his friend Alkan, at least in public). But it's also to say that Gibbons knows how to interpret and personalize fantastically difficult piano music. For me, his Alkan op 39 is personal and passionate and real (contrast the facile and over-pedalled Hamelin and the just-the-notes-ma'me Ringeissen). An appreciation of Gibbons' Alkan is important here because while his Alkan is uniquely personal (as such music must be, no matter how hard it is to play) his Gershwin is deliberately impersonal...which is to say: no pianist, no singer would want to reproduce what Gibbons has given us in these 4 cd's, and in fact few listeners will be able to listen for long to these 4 cd's without a respite, a break , some silence, some minimal styling from somebody (anybody) else...which brings me to
Third: This is an archive, not a recital. This is a library, not a program. There is no track-by-track contrast of moods here, no track-by-track concession to easy listening, varied delight, any more than a library shelf of novels is alphabetized by authors' last names as a concession to mood or fancy or taste of the searching patron. This is the documented Gershwin in his recording mode: manic, notey, clever, "on", and never, as generations of stylists found in him, ravishing, tender, longing, sweet, glad, hopeful...person-to-person, in a word. I can listen to these cd's about half an hour at a time, max. This is Gerwhsin, not Gibbons. And this is just one side of Gershwin. He died at 38, in the summer. Brain tumor. A lot of pain.
Finally, Jack Gibbons has given the world a uniquely valuable and easily available resource. Gibbons could now do us a service by playing us some Gershwin as he feels it, as it hits him and makes him sing (as Gershwin, our American Schubert, does to all of us, and as I think Alkan has done to Gibbons). I would love to see a Gershwin stylings by Gibbons now that Gibbons himself has made sure Gershwin in his authenticity is safe and sound.

5 out of 5 stars Definative.......2005-07-23

Here's the whole Gershwin catalog at a great price... Five plus hours of bliss. Definately five stars!

Gibbons, according to a family friend and biographer Edward jablonski "recreates Gershwin's style." I'll never know. I can say this is a lively recording and has the perfect balance. It's neither stuffy and plodding or cute.
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue - First recording from rare piano rolls; American in Paris - for 2 pianos from unpublished original score; Promenade for piano and orchestra (from Shall We Dance)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Ah Ha!
  • really american music
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue - First recording from rare piano rolls; American in Paris - for 2 pianos from unpublished original score; Promenade for piano and orchestra (from Shall We Dance)

Manufacturer: Biograph
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ASIN: B000003HLG
Release Date: 1993-11-19

Tracks:

  1. Rhapsody In Blue
  2. An American In Paris
  3. Swanee
  4. Walkin' The Dog
  5. Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
  6. Somebody Loves Me
  7. Our Love Is Here To Stay
  8. S'Wonderful
  9. Embraceable You
  10. Oh, Lady Be Good

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Ah Ha!.......2007-06-08

Now I know what these pieces should sound like. While I've come close once in a while, often i've been way off, so I appreciated learning more about what Gershwin expected. Most of all, I simplyI enjoyed hearing how he brought his compositions to life. (Most pianist miss the mark, and few tackle, as piano solos or duets, some of the pieces he plays.) If you've been looking for authenticity (technical and emotional), I strongly recommend Gershwin's piano rolls collections.

5 out of 5 stars really american music.......2007-03-10

My dear George.
Your music always touches me; it always goes to the bottom of my heart, of everyone's heart.
It becomes directly from our common souls.
Ah! George, "Our love is here to stay"!
Rhapsody in White
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Rhapsody in White
  • Áàððè Âàéò íàâñåãäà!
  • Barry White
  • Beautiful Masterpiece
  • The Maestro conducts a classic
Rhapsody in White
Love Unlimited Orchestra
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006NX5
Release Date: 1998-05-19

Tracks:

  1. Barry's Theme
  2. Rhapsody In White
  3. Midnight & You
  4. I Feel Love Coming On
  5. Baby Blues
  6. Don't Take It Away From Me
  7. What A Groove
  8. Love's Theme

Amazon.com

The mood on 1974's Rhapsody in White, reissued as part of Mercury's Funk Essentials series, is just what you'd expect. Its eight cuts alternate between honeymoon-suite stuff and what sounds like leftover score from Starsky and Hutch--except, of course, for "Love's Theme," the number one pop hit that became a favorite of figure skaters everywhere. Barry White's album in all but name only, Rhapsody finds him taking up the primest real estate on the front cover, writing all but one of these instrumentals, coarranging (with Gene Page), conducting, and providing a handful of his trademark seduction raps. This is romance: "You know what I feel like doin' to you right now?" --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Rhapsody in White.......2007-05-12

Anything that's Barry White has to be good. I love his style and way to bring music into the bedroom.

5 out of 5 stars Áàððè Âàéò íàâñåãäà!.......2007-01-04

Ðåáÿòà, åñëè âû íå ñëóøàëè Áàððè Âàéòà, ñàìîå âðåìÿ ýòî ñäåëàòü. À ïîêëîííèêàì ìîãó òîëüêî ïîðåêîìåíäîâàòü ïðèîáðåñòè ýòîò äèñê, åñëè åãî åùå íåò â êîëåêöèè.

3 out of 5 stars Barry White.......2005-08-29

What woman doesn't love this music. I've had my vinyl album since it came out but decided to replace it with a CD. It's old and mostly instrumental but still good. "Barry's Theme" is my favorite. Feeling nostalgic? Like Barry White? You'll enjoy the CD.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful Masterpiece.......2004-09-26

Most probably this is the best album ever recorder from Barry White. I do not have enough words to describe the magnitud of the talent of the "Maestro" Barry White to produce and record the music this album contain. Mr. White allow you to enjoy his music with out any vocal ingredient in order you can truly appreciate his genius. I had the opportunity to get this CD recently but I have been looking to get it for many years. I even bought the LP with the same tile and presentation 5 years ago at Sou Paulo Brasil. Now finally it is here for everybody to enjoy it. If you like soul Music and Barry White music this is truly en esencial CD.

5 out of 5 stars The Maestro conducts a classic.......2004-01-19

If you are a fan of Barry White and his sound you should love this album. Released in 1973 after The Maestro had hit big with his first two albums 'I've Got So Much To Give' and 'Stone Gon', this was an opportunity for him to flex his orchestral talents exclusively to the public, without any vocal distractions.

All of The Maestros albums in his 70s prime were awesome showcases of musical talent, thanks in part to the wonderful ways in which he manipulated the orchestral groove for his songs. This album follows suit and is a beautiful collection of well arranged instrumentals, with Barry occasionally kicking game at the beginning of some tracks. The classic 'Loves Theme' is present, however the Wall Of Sound created throughout this album is just as impressive.

Not an essential, however a great record and a nice companion to the Barry White solo albums released in the 70s. Particularly so for those fiending for some more classic Barry White flava.
HSQ Rides Again
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous!
HSQ Rides Again

Manufacturer: Mona Lisas Sound
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001ZIT2A
Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Layla, Derek & The Dominoes
  2. Over the Hills and Far Away, Led Zeppelin
  3. Break on Through, The Doors
  4. All My Love, Led Zeppelin
  5. Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles
  6. Evil Ways, Santana
  7. I'm Gonna Crawl, Led Zeppelin
  8. Rock 'n' Roll, Led Zeppelin
  9. Dust in the Wind, Kansas
  10. Going to California, Led Zeppelin
  11. Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You, Led Zeppelin
  12. The Battle of Evermore, Led Zeppelin
  13. White Rabbit, Jefferson Airplane
  14. Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen

Album Description

Classic rock arranged and performed as only The Hampton (ROCK) String Quartet can do it. The Grammy nominated and Juilliard trained HSQ is at it again.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous!.......2004-04-14

Can be listened to over and over again - a real gem!
Live in Japan
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Live in Japan
    Swingle Singers
    Manufacturer: Primarily Acapella
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000071WYD
    Release Date: 2002-11-05

    Tracks:

    1. September Song
    2. Alabama Song
    3. Mack The Knife
    4. Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
    5. Largo
    6. Badinere
    7. Air On The G String
    8. Ticket To Ride
    9. A Whiter Shade Of Pale
    10. Ave Maria
    11. The Fool On The Hill
    12. Bohemian Rhapsody
    13. Little Drummer Boy
    14. Away In A Manger
    15. Christmas Medley
    16. Amazing Grace
    17. White Christmas
    18. Intro To 1812 Overture
    19. 1812 Overture
    20. Thank You
    21. Theme From Mission Impossible
    100 World's Best Loved Melodies
    Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
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    100 World's Best Loved Melodies

    Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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    13. Dance of the Hours
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    34. Flight of the Bumblebee
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