Square One

Elizabeth Goodwin, JAZZIZ Magazine
Gary Taylor prefers to conduct his musical affairs quietly, but he manages to make his presence felt in very important ways. Taylor scribes copious hits for other recroding artists such as The Whispers and Anita Baker while maintaining a successful but decidedly low-key career of his own.

Product Description
"Square One" is one of Gary Taylor's most famous CD's to date. Spawning hits such as "Blind To It All" and "Hold Me Accountable," Taylor garnered a cult audience in Detroit, MI, Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, and other cities. The dance hit, "A.P.B." was popular in clubs in London, England.

Square One

Square One,Gary Taylor,Morning Crew,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

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Average customer rating: A Mature Sam Cooke An Unforgettable Live Album One of the greatest live performances ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER! should get more than 5 stars!

One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 Sam Cooke Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Live Albums | R&B | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke Sam Cooke at the Copa Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964 Night Beat Sam Cooke - Legend ASIN: B000AO4NJU Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Soul Twist/Introduction
2. Feel It (Don't Fight It)
3. Chain Gang
4. Cupid
5. Medley: It's All Right/For Sentimental Reasons
6. Twistin' The Night Away
7. Somebody Have Mercy
8. Bring It On Home To Me
9. Nothing Can Change This Love
10. Having A Party

Customer Reviews:

A Mature Sam Cooke.......2007-07-26

I can categorically say this album was the cream of Sam Cooke. The reason for saying this, is to counteract the previous comment made by A. Sturley. Sam did not change his voice for this concert. Sam was getting more mature. His voice was breaking. Which I preferred. Had he lived longer, he would'nt be too far of Bobby Womack or a more polished soul singer. Also him moving with the times, who knows how he would really sound like had he lived longer. A. Sturley, if you do not believe me,buy and listen to the album (Keep Moving On).Both albums will always make music listeners take notes. The One Night Stand: Live at the Harlem Square Club was Sam Cooke delivering at his very best!

An Unforgettable Live Album.......2007-04-17

This album is a priceless gem that you will treasure forever! Sam Cooke metaphorically rolls up his sleeves and really works up a sweat in this amazing live concert at the Harlem Square Club, giving an earthy, gritty performance that is spellbinding. Sam's delivery crackles with raw energy! He belts out the songs with an emotional intensity and sense of urgency that whips his audience into euphoric frenzy.

Some favourite, well-loved songs (such as "Cupid," "Chain Gang," "Bring it on Home to Me," etc.) have been thumpingly and effectively re-worked to give them an edginess which causes the temperature to soar in that highly charged, festive atmosphere.

You can feel the electricity in the air! Sam teases and cajoles an attentive and adoring audience who eagerly comply with the call to party. The tempo intensifies and reaches a crescendo at the end of a totally exhilarating and riveting musical experience!

One of the greatest live performances.......2007-01-12

Sam Cooke delivers an unbelievable performance in this one. When I first got it, it was difficult for me to appreciate this live album. But as time passed by, the more it grew on me. And now, it's truly one of my favorite albums. Any soul music fan has to have this one.

The way Sam Cooke works the crowd is a thing of beauty. Those people that attended this performance are some lucky folks. He gives it his all and the crowd appreciates it. My personal favorite was "Chain Gang" because of the way he works the crowd at the end and because his voice is just electrifying with his "oh yeah" screams. Sam Cooke may not be my favorite artist but I believe he's the greatest artist of all-time. This record is one of the many testaments of that.

ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER!.......2006-11-21

This is soul at its very best! No matter how many times I listen to this album, I NEVER get tired of it. Sam Cooke went on to inspire thousands of musicians and, after hearing this album, you'll know why. Since the new movie "Ali," starring Will Smith, has been released on DVD and VHS, a lot of people wonder about the beginning where the actor portraying Sam Cooke is performing. Well, this recording is exactly where they got the idea for the beginning of the film.
Of course, my favorite is "Bring It On Home To Me." Sam delivers his music with all the fervor of a gospel sermon and beat of a pop/doo wop song. Then, there are also the usual hits, from "Cupid" to "Twistin' The Night Away."
If you're looking for a soul album to start a collection, this IS the ONE!!! It'll keep you moving!!! The sound is no longer mono, making it all the more enjoyable. The fact that Sam could get the place jumpin' is exactly why he was such a great entertainer. You can feel the high energy and the fun of that evening back in 1963 oozing out of the stereo every time you listen to this album. James Brown may be the Godfather of soul, but Sam Cooke is the father!!!

should get more than 5 stars!.......2006-08-19

This is the live album to outdo all other live albums. I am a head banging, rock and roller, guitar nut and this is still the best live album ever!

The main reason that it is great is b/c Sam Cooke works the audience. The cd builds up steam as the songs go by. This is a snowball rolling down a hill that gets bigger and bigger.

He talks to the audience, works the ladies, entices the men, pumps up his band, etc. The songs are almost a "best of" situation. Chain gang, having a party, twisting are all awesome!

You know how great the cd is? The recording has serious limitations. There are no highs and no lows. Horns, guitar, bass, drums are all mixed way towards the back but Cooke's singing and talking are way towards the front. It does not matter and should not influence anyone's listening pleasure.

A great comparison is to Otis Redding live at the Whiskey a Go Go. That is a good concert, fantastic sound recording and the band seriously rocks. This blows that away.

This is not only the best concert cd but also, it is obvious how other entertainers and djs modeled themselves afer Sam Cooke's style.

What a shame that this tremendous performer died in his prime.

Whoever reads this take note...I am no soul music fanatic. I am a Lez Zep. Who, Nirvana, guitarnut type of guy. THAT is how powerful that this work is b/c it most definetly rocks more than "live at leeds", "get your ya yas out", "Song remains the same", etc.

Average customer rating: Absolutely Wonderful Disappointment from a Previously Great Band What? An Exhausted Fixer Diminishing returns

Everyday I Said a Prayer for Kathy and Made a One Inch Square Wheat Manufacturer: Empyrean Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Per Second, Per Second, Per Second... Every Second Sky Blue Sky Three Easy Pieces Our Love to Admire Easy Tiger ASIN: B000OQDUMK Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. Closeness
2. Little White Dove
3. Move=Move
4. I Had Angels Watching Over Me
5. Init .005 (Formerly, A Case Of...)
6. Saint In Law
7. What You Got
8. To, As In Addressing The Grave
9. Round The Corners
10. An Exhausted Fixer
11. Courting Ed Templeton

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Wonderful.......2007-07-28

This is the best thing they've recorded since they made "test tones" for The Lips.

Disappointment from a Previously Great Band.......2007-07-20

I have to admit, I was really looking forward to Wheat's return after their last album Per Second Per Second Per Second... Every Second. That CD was fresh, interesting, and implied either a next step into Indie greatness or maybe a fizzle into nothingness. Instead, they've gone for something ambitiously different and badly missed. None of the songs are compelling; many are unlistenable. The music is atonal and nihilistic, the melodies are either bland or bad. This will be last Wheat CD.

What?.......2007-05-26

You really can't fake this stuff. If they did they did a really good job. Dimishing returns? Shut up. This is one of the most interesting albums I have heard so far this year. I read the poor reviews and I was like "what?"--A million hell YEAHS to this.

An Exhausted Fixer.......2007-05-22

if you go into this record expecting the same record as "per second...every second," you'd be wrong. you have to go back to wheat's first two indie records, and then listen to the "per second" demos to understand what the band originally started out as.

this is a sonic experiment, similar to wilco's "yankee hotel foxtrot." it has its accessible songs, and it has its beautiful dissonance. "a prayer for kathy" is a slow builder, and it works towards something big.

i think it is a moving statment. so just listen.

Diminishing returns.......2007-05-22

It seems to me that Wheat should have called it quits after parting with Sugar Free Records. Their two releases on that label, Medeiros and Hope And Adams, were beautiful, under-the-radar gems. Wheat then moved over to Aware Records and changed their sound up in an attempt to reach mainstream fans with the over-produced Per Second, Per Second. There were good songs on that CD, but they were buried under bells, whistles, and studio trickery. I honestly thought we'd heard the last of them with that release. I wish we had.

Well, Wheat is back. Their new release, Everyday I Said A Prayer, isn't entirely a bad CD. The sound is more like that on their Sugar Free Records releases. Unfortunately, Scott Levesque appears to have lost whatever singing ability he may have once had. The singing on Everyday I Said A Prayer is just flat-out bad. It sounds like he recorded vocal demo tracks to teach everyone the songs, but never went back to re-record them as work on the CD progressed. The vocals we're left with are off-key, cringe-worthy, and embarrassing.

I hope Wheat disbands before they drop a truly horrible release on their fans. Everyday I Said A Prayer comes close to being that release. If you are interested in this CD, I would highly recommend that you listen to some of the tracks prior to making your purchase.

Average customer rating: A Mormon Tabernacle Christmas CD Is this the best Christmas album ever recorded? A Perfect Traditional Christmas Album Stunningly beautiful Beautiful...Intriguing...This is Christmas

A Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas George Frideric Handel , Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych , John Jacob Niles , Christmas Traditional , Barlow Bradford , Felix Mendelssohn , Franz Xaver Gruber , Craig D. Jessop , John Longhurst , Robert Breault , Mormon Tabernacle Choir , and Orchestra at Temple Square Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Mormon Tabernacle Choir | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Silent Night: The Greatest Hits of Christmas Sing, Choirs of Angels! The Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Greatest Hits: 22 Best-Loved Favorites The Joy of Christmas Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir ASIN: B00004WKD2 Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

1. Joy To The World
2. Carol Of The Bells
3. I Wonder As I Wander
4. Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?
5. Masters In This Hall
6. The First Noel
7. How Far Is It To Bethlehem?
8. Pat-A-pan
9. What Shall We Give To The Babe In The Manger?
10. One December Bright And Clear
11. Fantasy On 'What Child Is This?'
12. Hark! The Herald Angel Sing
13. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
14. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
15. Silent Night

Amazon.com

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has made more than 20 seasonal recordings since its first one (for broadcast to U.S. servicemen in Europe and the Pacific on Christmas Day, 1945), but none finer than this one, led by the group's newly appointed music director, Craig Jessop. Featuring lush arrangements by Mack Wilberg and Barlow Bradford, it emphasizes the gentler, more rapturous moods of the holiday, especially in such beautiful settings as Wilberg's of "Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?" and "How Far Is It to Bethlehem?" and Bradford's fantasy on "What Child Is This?" Balancing these are several selections in which the choir's blazing, full-voiced splendor shines forth, including Wilberg's festive arrangements of "Joy to the World" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," as well as Bradford's colorful take on "Pat-a-pan." The choir's singing is magnificent. Listen to the way the men lead off "The First Noel" and to how the full chorus builds the piece to a gorgeous climax, or to the virtuosic job the singers do in the "Carol of the Bells" (with its echoes of Rachmaninoff's The Bells). Impressively backed by the Orchestra at Temple Square, this is a disc to treasure, and a tribute to the admirable work being done in Salt Lake City by maestro Jessop--who now seems poised to inherit the mantle of Robert Shaw. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy or a worthier musician. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

A Mormon Tabernacle Christmas CD.......2007-01-19

CD arrived in perfect condition; however, the front of the jewel case was cracked.

Is this the best Christmas album ever recorded?.......2005-12-29

There have been so many Christmas albums over the years, when I saw this I thought 'Oh no, not another one?' Then I looked at the track titles and saw that this was something different. Among the traditional carols there were many unfamiliar titles (I say this as a foreigner - some may be better known in the USA than in Australia). I decided to buy the SACD version of this release. What a revelation! Where do I start?
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is famous for producing very enjoyable choral recordings, usually with a religious theme, but frankly, on an international scale, they do not rate with the best (compare them with some of the better UK symphonic choirs, which is how the Tabernacle choir must be categorized, to see what I mean). But on this album, they have placed themselves well and truly in the international arena. Every aspect of their singing is, to me, perfect - diction, phrasing, musical expression, ensemble, and of greatest importance, a total involvement with and perfect expression of the words and the music. They don't sing about Santa Claus; they sing about the true meaning of Christmas, and mean it. And you really hear how well they sing in the few 'a capella' sections - musical moments that are unsurpassed.
Then there are the arrangements. These express everything from the implicit grandeur of God coming down to earth, through to the greatest tenderness of the simplicity of his birth as Jesus. All the orchestrations and choral arrangements are completely fresh and unhackneyed, ranging from the most exquisite harmonies through to extraordinarily bold key changes - the people who did these arrangements are amongst the best in the business.
Then there is the program. This ranges from fresh arrangements of old favourites (sample the fantasy on 'What Child is This?'), to an exploration of the most beautiful unfamiliar songs and carols you will ever hear.
Finally the engineering. Telarc are famous for the audiophile standards of their recordings, and this is one of their best. The SACD fully utilizes the multiple channels, without resorting to gimmickry. If ever there was a 'you-are-there' recording, this is it.
In summation: no matter how many Christmas CDs you own; buy this one too. The CD version works well (and remember, if you buy the SACD version - Telarc SACD-60552 - it will play on an ordinary CD player as well), but if you have the equipment to play the multi-channel SACD, you will get an even more rewarding experience.
All the above may sound over the top, but, as you may have gathered, this release has had a massive impact on me at every level. It is a prize in my collection. The greatest Christmas album ever? Quite possibly.

A Perfect Traditional Christmas Album.......2005-12-28

What Shall We Give to the Babe in the Manger. What an incredible piece, and how well- conducted it is. The music brings tears to my eyes, to be sure. The album is a classic example of how holiday choral music should be performed. This is done with spirit and tenderness.

If only other orchestras, choirs, and arrangements could be performed as well. Some are, but how often do we purchase an album just to find it not what we like? Fortunately, one can listen to clips of each of the pieces, before purchasing.

"What Shall We Bring" is becoming now my fondest Christmas song. The performance by the Mormon Choir and orchestra is incredible, to me. I've found other versions of the song, but this version is the finest, by far.

For those interested about my favorite piece: It is from a traditional Catalonian Carol, translated from Spanish, called, "The Son of Mary."

Stunningly beautiful.......2005-12-14

I have heard and enjoyed many recordings from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir over the years. Then, it happened. I heard Joy to the World from this album on the radio and it sent chills up my spine. That never happened. A thrilling arrangement. The other music equally excellent as described. If you have never been big fan of Christmas music, get this album and surprise yourself.

Beautiful...Intriguing...This is Christmas.......2004-12-09

The Mormon Tabernacle choir is already known for their beautiful voices of praise. When you add the orchestra of temple square and the spirit of christmas, you receive even more. This CD portrays the birth of Christ. It is beautiful!

Average customer rating: The picture

100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration Manufacturer: Castle Music UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Arne | Arne, Thomas Augustin | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Duruflé, Maurice | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Monk, William Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bruckner | Bruckner, Anton | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music | Contemporary Christian | Gospel Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Heritage of Hymns: Classic Recordings of the Great Songs of Faith and Inspiration Abide with Me and other favourite hymns Best Loved Hymns Praise to the Lord - Hymns From St. Paul's Cathedral Hymns Triumphant 1 & 2 ASIN: B00008GEKT Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

1. Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
2. Father Hear the Prayer We Offer - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
3. Now Thank We All Our God - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
4. This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
5. Stars of the Morning So Gloriously Bright - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
6. God Save the Queen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
7. Day of Resurrection - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
8. God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
9. Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
10. O Come All Ye Faithful - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
11. Awake My Soul and With the Sun - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
12. Thine Arm O Lord in Days of Old - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
13. All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
14. Good Christian Men Rejoice and Sing - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
15. There Is a Green Hill - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
16. Lord of Beauty - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
17. Rejoice Today With One Accord - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
18. New Every Morning - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
19. Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
20. O God Our Help in Ages Past - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral

Tracks:

1. Morning Has Broken - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
2. Happy Are They - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
3. In Christ There Is No East or West - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
4. Silent Night - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
5. Be Thou My Guardian - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
6. Ye Servants of the Lord - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
7. At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
8. To Thee O Lord Our Hearts We Raise - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
9. Behold the Great Creator Makes - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
10. Rejoice the Lord Is King - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
11. Creator of the Stars of Night - Ely Cathedral Choir
12. He Comes With Clouds Descending - Ely Cathedral Choir
13. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Ely Cathedral Choir
14. Alleluya Alleyluya Alleyluya - Ely Cathedral Choir
15. This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made - Ely Cathedral Choir
16. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Ely Cathedral Choir
17. Lord Thy Word Abideth - Ely Cathedral Choir
18. Jesus Lord We Look to Thee - Ely Cathedral Choir
19. O Lord Our God Arise - Ely Cathedral Choir
20. Lord of All Hopefulness - Ely Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

1. Soldiers of Christ Arise - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
2. Lift Up Your Hearts - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
3. Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
4. Maker of the Sun - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
5. O King Most High - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
6. O Praise Our Great and Glorious Lord - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
7. Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
8. We Love the Place O God - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
9. Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
10. Give Rest O Christ - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
11. Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
12. O Thou in All Thy Might So Far - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
13. O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
14. O God Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
15. Strife Is O'er the Battle Done - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
16. O Christ Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
17. Jesus Shall Reign - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
18. God of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
19. O Jesu Saviour of Mankind - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
20. Immortal Invisible God Only Wise - Choir Of Truro Cathedral

Tracks:

1. Ride on Ride on in Majesty - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
2. All Glory Laud and Honour - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
3. Come Rejoicing - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
4. God Is Love and Where True Love Is - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
5. Magnificat: The Great Advent Antiphons - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
6. Come, Christ's Beloved - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
7. Children of the Hebrews (Palm Procession) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
8. Veneration of the Cross/The Reproaches (Veneratum and Reproaches) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
9. Once in Royal David's City - Choir Of Keble College
10. God Be in My Head - Choir Of Keble College
11. O Thou Who Camest from Above - Choir Of Keble College
12. Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
13. Christ the Lord Is Risen Again - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
14. For All the Saints - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
15. Thy Hand O God Has Guided - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
16. Christ the Dawn of Our Salvation - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
17. I Was Glad - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
18. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
19. Locus Iste - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
20. Praise My Soul the King of Heaven - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Tracks:

1. Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
2. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
3. O Worship the King - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
4. O Heavenly Word of God on High - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
5. Praise to the Lord, The Almighty - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
6. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - The Choir of York Minister
7. First Nowell - The Choir of York Minister
8. Abide with Me - The Choir of York Minister
9. Breathe on Me Breath of God - Choir Of Keble College
10. Rock of Ages - Choir Of Keble College
11. On This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Keble College
12. Jesu Sweet and Mary - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
13. O Quam Gloriosum - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
14. Ye Holy Angels Bright - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
15. O for a Closer Walk With God - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
16. Prayer of St Patrick - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
17. Lord's Prayer - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
18. Blessed Be the God and Father - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
19. Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
20. Jerusalem (And Did Those Feet in Ancient Times) - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Album Description

Full Title - 100 Hymns & Songs Of Inspiration. UK box-set featuring 100 tracks performed by Britain's finest Cathedral Choirs including, Gloucester Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral, & many more. Five standard jewel cases housed in a slipbox. Castle Pulse. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The picture.......2006-12-11

I haven't purchased the CD but the picture of the inside of a church on the cover is not of a British church, like one would assume since it says its a recording of British choirs. This picture is of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just thought i'd let you know. I'll be honest; I'm one to judge things by it's cover and if the company took such care to choose a 'British' church for their British choir CD, I'm willing to bet the music is equally well selected... I'm being sarcastic. But I gave the product 5 stars because I didn't want to hurt its ratings just because i'm cynical. But check out the church if you're ever in Montreal, it's truly beautiful... here I'm not being sarcastic.

Average customer rating: Nicknamed "Master Of The Quiet Storm" and not without good reason WOW One of soul music's finest! Still in the rotation "Square One" grows on you...

Square One Gary Taylor Manufacturer: Morning Crew ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Mood of Midnight Love Dance Compassion Under the Nightlight Take Control ASIN: B000009QFC Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

1. Square One
2. I Need You Now
3. Eye To Eye
4. Irresitible Love
5. Pieces
6. Hold Me Accountable
7. Blind To It All
8. Read Bewtween The Lines
9. A.P.B.
10. Never To Blue
11. One & Only
12. Blind To It All... (Soft Mix)
13. Restless

Album Description

"Square One" is one of Gary Taylor's most famous CD's to date. Spawning hits such as "Blind To It All" and "Hold Me Accountable," Taylor garnered a cult audience in Detroit, MI, Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, and other cities. The dance hit, "A.P.B." was popular in clubs in London, England.

Customer Reviews:

Nicknamed "Master Of The Quiet Storm" and not without good reason.......2006-10-23

Absolutely beautiful through and through, this album by Gary Taylor (whom I only discovered recently) is the only one of his many albums that I've yet heard, and all I can say is I'll be looking forward to any opportunities to hear other albums of his.

WOW.......2006-05-07

Please tell me that somebody feels me when I say that I was 11-14 at home listening to "The Quiet Storm" on WBLS radio station and I would just lay there and listen to this man and fall into daze when my butt should have been sleeping.
15 or so years ago, I don't know what it was but this guy always had my vote.
He is so smooth over the records. His voice is like no other.
So, I grew up forgetting about this guy and later heard his name again on the radio and almost died. So i quickly put that name in my cell phone and went here and prayed that this was the same guy that I listened to on the radio growing up.
So, I decided that make this cd my first purchase hoping that this will have one of the songs that I used t love.
And it did.
This cd is a must have. Most of the songs on here I never heard of until I brought it. "You Can Hold Me Accountable" I think is the song that they always played on the radio but this cd has so much more.
I urge EVERYONE to get this one. Its great. Now I have to go out there and collect his other cds.

One of soul music's finest!.......2003-09-18

I can highly recommend this superb CD to anyone who appreciates good soul music. But be aware, it may change your musical taste forever. You won't find any whining or begging here, but just beautiful soulful melodies with Gary's gorgeous vocals on top of it. And I always considered the more electronic approach Gary took on "Square One", with the heavy usage of drum computers and synths, a real treat because he undeniably shows that you can create always entertaining and amazing soul music without a full blown-up orchestra! This CD hasn't left my player since it came out 10 years ago and it is destined to stay there for another decade or even longer. Buy this and support true soul music...

Still in the rotation.......2002-04-19

I took a chance on seeing if this artist would be on Amazon as I hit play once again on this CD. This is by far one of the best jazzy R&B, top-down smoothest CDs I own. Put this one in your CD rotation when having company, and I GUARANTEE everyone will ask who is it?

"Square One" grows on you..........2002-04-16

Gary Taylor is one of the most consistent and talented R&B artists of the past couple of decades. By no means is this his best CD, but "Square One" delivers with elegant production, lush instrumentation and passionate lyrics, without a lot of the unneccessary bells, whistles, and carnal angst of his contemporaries. Most every song is excellent, though "Pieces" and "Restless" could have been omitted; they're not as worthwhile.

Overall, "Square One" holds up well for an album made in the early 1990s, though it's a little too synth-heavy (Taylor performs most of the keyboards that are the backbone of the music) and mid-tempo to be truly timeless. Despite this, it's worth the trip in the Way-Back Machine. If you're looking for classic "quiet storm" music for that laid-back afternoon or romanitc evening, by all means get back to "Square One."

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Rodgers & Hart, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Cole Porter, Vol. 1 The Ultimate Cole Porter, Vol. 3 Ultimate Cole Porter, Vol. 2 With a Song in My Heart: The Songs of Rodgers & Hart Ultimate Irving Berlin, Vol. 1 ASIN: B0000542HE Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

1. Dearest Enemy: Here In My Arms - Sidney Burchall
2. Dearest Enemy: Bye Bye - Sidney Burchall
3. The Girl Friend: The Girl Friend - George Olsen & His Music
4. Lido Lady: Here In My Arms - Phyllis Dare/Jack Hulbert
5. Lido Lady: A Tiny Flat Near Soho Square - Cicely Courtneidge/Harold French
6. Lido Lady: Atlantic Blues - Phyllis Dare
7. Lido Lady: Try Again Tomorrow - Cicely Courtneidge/Jack Hulbert
8. Peggy Ann: A Tree In The Park - Dorothy Dickson
9. Peggy Ann: Where's That Rainbow - Dorothy Dickson
10. Lady Luck: Sing - Laddie Cliff
11. Lady Luck: If I Were You - Phyllis Monkman/Leslie Henson
12. One Dam' Thing After Another: My Heart Stood Still - Jessie Matthews
13. She's My Baby: A Baby's Best Friend - Beatrice Lillie
14. Heads Up!: My Man Is On The Make - Helen Kane
15. Simple Simon: Ten Cents A Dance - Ruth Etting
16. Cochran's 1930 Revue: With A Song In My Heart - Leslie Hutchinson
17. Cochran's 1930 Revue: The Little Things You Do - Leslie Hutchinson
18. Ever Green: Dancing On The Ceiling - Jessie Matthews
19. Love Me Tonight: The Poor Apache - Maurice Chevalier
20. Love Me Tonight: Love Me Tonight - Jeanette MacDonald
21. Love Me Tonight: Mimi - Maurice Chevalier
22. Love Me Tonight: Isn't It Romantic? - Jeanette MacDonald
23. Hallelujah, I'm A Bum!: Hallelujah, I'm A Bum! - Al Jolson
24. Hallelujah, I'm A Bum!: You Are Too Beautiful - Al Jolson
25. Let's Have Fun: Please Make Me Be Good - Helen Morgan

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Supersonic Square One Manufacturer: North West ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Daughtry ASIN: B000C1YY0O Release Date: 2006-10-30

Tracks:

1. Tonight
2. Sweet September
3. Wings To Fly
4. Hazy
5. Love Struck Melody
6. Free Flow Feeling
7. Color Me Blue
8. Dizzy Colour Blind
9. Supersonic
10. Ups And Downs
11. Rock N Roll Hysteria
12. Ake Me Away (Bonus Track)
13. I Know You, You Know Me (Bonus Track)

Average customer rating: What a difference a day makes... Awesome new talent Very Cool New Artist

Square One Samantha Stollenwerck Manufacturer: 33rd Street ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nothing but the Water Souls Alike Till the Sun Turns Black All the Roadrunning Eye To The Telescope ASIN: B0007IO6VO Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Missed The Sunset
2. Don't Ya Know
3. Frank Sinatra
4. Aesops Fables
5. Icicles
6. Her Style (Diamonds)
7. Anything For That
8. The Party Life
9. Thousands Of Ways
10. Happily Married Man
11. Square One

Album Description

According to San Francisco's KGO Radio producer, Erik Nordby, Samantha Stollenwerck stands poised to "fill the female Ben Harper void that the music schene is definitely asking for". With a diverse style and sound she calls "Cali-Soul", Stollenwerck fuses elements of singer-songwriter, Americana, soul, rock, pop and even modern gospel. Samantha and her band, The Ritual, have either shared the stage with or collaborated with the Dead's Rob Barraco, Bernie Worrell of Parliament Funkadelic, Rob Wasserman, Om Trio, Vinyl and members of Galactic.

Customer Reviews:

What a difference a day makes..........2006-10-06

My wife and I heard Samantha at a local dive in Santa Cruz. We were a little toasted from the party earlier, but we absolutely loved her on stage and her music. Because of this, we bought a CD. We woke up the next morning and got in our car for a drive and we looked at each other and said, "What the hell kind of crap is playing?" We both started laughing because we realized it was the CD from the night before. It was different from the performance the night before, which we dug.

A couple of days later, I popped the CD in while I was BBQing and damn it sounded good. Real Good! I had my wife come out and listen to it with me and she said, "Wait! that's not what we heard in the car!" It sounded great to her.

Soooo, now everytime I BBQ, I put in her CD. I'm wondering if the combination of hangover and music just didn't mix...

Awesome new talent .......2006-09-23

Plays a incredble Taylor Guitar. Great vocals and range. Lyrics that are thought provoking. Cant wait for some more music from her. She is a must buy.

Very Cool New Artist.......2006-03-08

I heard two of the tracks on this disc on a couple of stations on XM Radio and had to rush out and buy it even though I already bought K.T. Tunstall, Cat Power, and Robinella this week. It was worth it. The disc starts out very strong with "Missed the Sunset", "Don't Ya Know", and "Frank Sinatra". All very cool, funky tunes that sound like early Cherly Crow mixed with Sherri Jackson and Toby Lightman. O.K. it's cooler than that sounds. "Aesops fables and "Icicles" are also strong and the bluesy gospel of "The Party Life" near the end shows her more soulfull side. The disc is front loaded. The end is a lilttle bit of filler, preventing it from being a five star debut, but it's definately worth owning for the first three alone.

Average customer rating: Have not heard As is, but Decentertainment is much better. Not all that Hmm. Yes. Nice. But no classic. Outta Control Vibes more main stream, but still nifty

Square Root of Negative One We Manufacturer: Asphodel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music IDM | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music IDM | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: As Is Decentertainment The Foley Room ASIN: B00000I9UP Release Date: 1999-04-06

Tracks:

1. Birimbau
2. Diablos
3. Caya's Kids
4. Modulana
5. Back And Forth
6. Ririka
7. Thonk
8. El Mosquito
9. 'You Gone?
10. Hielo
11. Protons
12. Intimines
13. Diablos Mix 13
14. Uabmirib

Amazon.com

Like DJ Spooky and Ben Neill, this New York collective considers its music to be more than just a series of sound waves. On their new album, the threesome (DJ Olive, Lloop, Once 11) expand the sonic scope of their illbient symphonies to reflect the elaborate "omnisensorial" events they regularly host around the city. By matching detailed compositions with various physical environments, the idea is that these gatherings will give the music a functional feel. Think of Square Root of Minus One as a portable gallery. As mind-boggling jungle rhythms and bass lines weave with off-planet sound effects, each track slowly develops its own distinct setting, ranging from the apocalyptic "Birimbau" to the minimalist "Ririka." But, in the end, it is up to the listener to provide these nebulous compositions with any prevailing character, which can be interpreted either as a stroke of genius or knuckle-headed oversight. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Have not heard As is, but Decentertainment is much better........2001-11-29

I am rather baffled at the direction that WE took to make this album. In contrast with their earlier, slow as hell dub beats (which I think is still the illest shi* out there) they have gone rather mainstream on this one; utilizing a lot of cliched jungle rhythms; this puzzles me because the jungle tracks are not really all that, considering that WE are some of the illest cats out there and they are capable of putting out something so much better. Nevertheless, they still have their let loose some ambient/dub pieces that are real nice. I get the impression from other sources that As Is is their best work, and I have the vinyl version of Decentertainment. Decentertainment is much fresher and true to WE's style than this one - if you like ambient and dub, pick up their other releases first and save this one for last.

Not all that.......1999-12-30

I bought this CD from amazon based on the reviews I read. I was very dissapionted. This disc has a few hard-hitting serious D&B tracks(Maybe 3). The rest are all REALLY slow, ambient I guess D&B. A few are just straight up electronic jazz. I guess none of the songs aren't really that bad, its just that this album will switch gears so qiuckly its annoying. Disjionted, non-mixed, weak, and non-danceable from the constant change ups and beatless jass. Keep looking.

Hmm. Yes. Nice. But no classic........1999-11-12

First, I think it is nice that they alternate in atmospheric tracks among the heavily bassic ones. As a mainstream techno listener, d&b is a little too far out there for my liking. Give me layer upon layer with the bass rather than essentially, well, drum and bass alone, and I'd be happier. Sometimes it does sound a bit like Aphex Twin when the bass is toned down, but this is neither as accessible nor challenging as it needs to be to merit classic status and the multitude of plays that go with it. They could have thrown in some "filler" to go over the standard electronic album length of 70-min. also. Coulda but didn'ta.

Outta Control Vibes.......1999-08-25

If you want to embark on a crazy, off da hook ride buy this CD. It's a listener beginning to end. This has just become one of my top 3 CD's. The production and mixing of the CD is flawless and it comes with some on point original material, it will wig you out!. Check it out and you wont be dissapointed.

more main stream, but still nifty.......1999-06-15

WE seem to be playing with more mainstream styles and palettes. But they still have supperior skill and taste compared to the contemporary drum and bass wasteland.

sweet ambience, groovey reggae beat science and that sort of stuff. it also sounds like they have nicer gear to work with. the production is much fatter and bass heavier.

they are no longer miles ahead of the competition, but they are still ahead of the pack.

Average customer rating: From one who loved Glorious history of Robert Shaw Chorale n 1957

Sacred: Inspirational and Spiritual Music for Choir and Orchestra Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Duruflé, Maurice | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lauridsen | Lauridsen, Morten | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Szymanowski | Szymanowski, Karol | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Choral Masterpieces Absolute Heaven Gloria: Music of Praise & Inspiration Choral Works : Copland, Durufle, Taverner, Vaughan Williams, Messiaen/Tallis The Psalms of David - Choir of King's College, Cambridge - Sir David Willcocks, Sir Philip Ledger ASIN: B000FAOC6I Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

1. Maurice Durufle: Ubi caritas from "Four Gregorian Motets," Op. 10
2. Durufle: Lux aeterna from "Requiem," Op. 9
3. Gabriel Faure: Sactus from "Requiem," Op. 48
4. Morten Lauridsen: O magnum mysterium
5. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus, K. 618
6. Franz Schubert: Kyrie from "Mass," No. 2 D. 167 in GM
7. Johannes Brahms: How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place from "A German Requiem," Op. 45
8. Felix Mendelssohn: Lift Thine Eyes to the Mountains from "Elijah"
9. Mendelssohn: He Watching Over Israel from "Elijah"
10. Karol Szymanowski: Make me to weep lovingly with you from "Stabat Mater"
11. Traditional: Take Time to be holy
12. Harrison Millard: Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide
13. Sergei Rachmaninoff: Rejoice, O Virgin from "Vespers"
14. Faure: Pie Jesu from "Requiem," Op. 48
15. Traditional: Come, Thou Found of Every Blessing (excerpt)
16. Hector Berlioz: Sanctus from "Requiem," Op. 5

Album Description

The art of compilations is raised to a new level with Sacred, a heavenly collection of music from the great choral vaults of Telarc. Featuring the exquisite Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Erich Kunzel and the Pops, and the godfather of choral music Robert Shaw.

Customer Reviews:

From one who loved Glorious history of Robert Shaw Chorale n 1957.......2006-07-03

First hearing this amazing impression of the current Atlanta Symphony Chamber Chorus under Norman MacKenzie, gave me such a sparkling crispness of "Ubi Caritas" from his first Touring performance of Durufle`...I was considering the possibility of another balanced CD recording with 6 pieces of the newer version of Atlanta Symphonty Chorus with older versions and the newest Choral offerings of The Morman Tabernacle Choir.

After several days of listening to the whole recording, I became thankful to Norman and Craig Jessop for their Joint Adventure in combining this first recording of Atlanta Choral Offerings to include the Older Vintage of Shaw masterworks, such as, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert and Johannes Brahms' "How Lovely are thy Dwellings!"

Even with only three Morman Tabernacle Gifts of "Take TIme To Be Holy, Abide With Me" and the traditional Hymn, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" there seems to be reasonable balance to the new with the old and the more recent history of Choral growth alongside the vintage Robert Shaw Masterpieces... they include Faure`Requiem and Berlioz Requiem,++ Mendelssohn's Lift Thine Eyes and He watching over Israel!!

Most Sincerely from Retired Shaw Singer and avid admirer, Fred W Hood

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