The Magnificent

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This solo joint from DJ Jazzy Jeff, which follows other "Beat Generation" albums by Jay Dee, Marley Marl, and Pete Rock, sees JJ come up with a textured album steeped in jazz, soul, and funk. Jeff has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the rap game after his time with Will "Fresh Prince" Smith--he started his own production company A Touch of Jazz a few years ago--and his expertise comes shining through in this slickly produced affair, all cavernous bass lines, tight, hypnotic beats, and gorgeously unhurried feel, with guests ranging from the fresh to the famous. Names like Jill Scott, Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman, J-Live, and ?uestlove from the Roots supply a rich selection of R&B croons and MC flows, and while there's not much for the headbangers here, anyone looking for something silky, soulful, and seductive will find The Magnificent a massive aphrodisiac. --Paul Sullivan

Product Description
'The Magnificent' is the long awaited debut solo album from legendary turntablist & producer DJ Jazzy Jeff. Having worked behind the scenes on a number of projects over the years, DJ Jazzy Jeff is now stepping out of the shadows of his production company; A Touch of Jazz to bring you a ground breaking new album reflecting the rich musical heritage of Philadelphia. 'The Magnificent' features guest appearances from Jill Scott, Shaun Stockman from Boyz II Men, Freddie Foxxx, J-Live, The Last Emperor & ?uestlove from the Roots as well as showcasing the many talented artists at A Touch Of Jazz. It is an album that takes you on a musical journey through all genres of urban music, from old skool hip hop, smooth R'n'B & rap through to soulful spoken word & deep house. K7. 2002.

The Magnificent,DJ Jazzy Jeff,Rapster,Alternative Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,R&B/Soul,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

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Robert Mc Neil
We talkin bout Practice man!!!
Thank you! Someone has to keep HipHop from killing itself ...
Hip-Hop Is Back
The Magnificent One Has Returned!

The Return of the Magnificent
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Manufacturer: Rapster
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Magnificent

ASIN: B000NO20UQ
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

Hip Hop feat. Twone Gabz
Let Me Hear U Clap feat. Pos of De La Soul
Run That Back feat. Eshon Burgundy & Black Ice
The Definition feat. Kel Spencer
Touch Me Wit Ur Handz feat. ChinahBlac
Jeff n Fess feat. Rhymefest
Practice feat. J Live
Supa Jean feat. Jean Grae
The Garden feat. Big Daddy Kane
She Was So Flyy feat. Kardinal Offishall
Hold It Down feat. Method Man
All I Know feat. CL Smooth
Go See The Doctor 2k7 feat. Twone Gabz
My Soul Ain't For Sale feat. Raheem DeVaughn
Come On feat. Dave Ghetto
Brand New Funk 2k7 feat. Peedi Peedi

Album Description

The newest album from legendary hip hop DJ and producer, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Return of the Magnificent is the eagerly anticipated follow up to his well received solo debut, 2001's The Magnificent. Whilst his iconic first album was an experiment in soul-influenced Hip Hop, The Return Of The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff plows harder (albeit still soulful) ground, this time hooking up with an equally impressive array of artists such as Method Man, Rhymefest (Kanye West's prodigy), Big Daddy Kane, CL Smooth, Raheem DeVaughn, Pos of De La Soul, Kardinal, J Live, Peedi Peedi, Jean Grae and many more.

Customer Reviews:

Robert Mc Neil.......2007-07-22

Hip Hop the way its suppose to be.
Phat beats, real m.c.s spittin' real rymes.
A must for you collection.
For people who don't know, dj Jazzy Jeff is a respectalbe dj
in his own right. Plus he's the man at the control board of
Jill Scott. A lot of these new rapper coming out now days, to
me, don't have any skills. Dj Jazzy Jeff has m.c.s like Method Man,
Rymefest, and Big Daddy Kane just to name a few.
If your looking for a good hip hop cd for the summer, get this one

We talkin bout Practice man!!!.......2007-07-15

Which is what a lot of these rappers and producers need because right now Jazzy Jeff is showin cats how its done. This a solid album with a nice blend of new unsigned artist and artist who are vets in the game. Grae, J-Live, Pos, and Raheem D. don't disappoint in their features. Which boost things up as far as my grade. Meth could've had a better track, but Kardnall came through with a hot joint. Chynablac had the worst feature on the album with bad singing and off key lyrics. JAZZ DON'T EVER WAIST A HOT BEAT LIKE THAT AGAIN!!! However, solid album by the most underated DJ in the U.S. Buy this if you want Real Hip Hop.

Thank you! Someone has to keep HipHop from killing itself ..........2007-07-01

Take this from someone who tags, and hopes to one day DJ/Produce for some great MC's:

-BE WARNED: This is pure Hip-Hop. One of those albums that makes commercial & radio-hiphop lovers frown and condescendingly say," WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?"

-The lyricists on this outing define Jazzy's impeccable taste for HipHop as musical/emotional expression. It's just good music.
Expect nothing but 'Raw & Beautiful' from this one (and definitely listen to the above samples).

-How's the production? This can be answered with some word association:
Pete Rock, DJ Muggs, DJ Premier, J Dilla, Madlib, Buck Shot, 9th Wonder, Magnif, ?uestlove - starting to get the picture?
If not, take a listen to their work too (if you haven't already - hahaha).

Don't file this under CRUNK, SWISHA, CLUB, POP, UNDERGROUND, ART-HOP, TRIP-HOP (or whatever else the many "expert-opinion" music mags are buzzin'these days).

Keep reppin' the "four-elements" (DJing, MCing, Tagging & Breaking).

Peace,
TRINO

Hip-Hop Is Back.......2007-06-27

Sometimes, I wonder if Hip-Hop is dead. Then a CD like this comes along. Great CD by the greatet DJ of all time.

The Magnificent One Has Returned!.......2007-06-26

Hip-Hop has transformed into so many things that it's amazing that originals like Dj Jazzy Jeff are even still in the game. True enough, he was one half of the infamous rap duo that also featured The Fresh Prince (now Will Smith). But Jeff Townes has been doing production work the entire time, eventually forming A Touch of Jazz production company and then releasing his own material. His latest project The Return of the Magnificent is a follow-up to his original 2002 BBE offering The Magnificent and features a slew of new emcees, old Hip-Hop heads, and equally talented soul singers. Twone Dabz gives the metaphor-heavy "Hip-Hop" as well as "Go See The Doctor 2K7" where he gives a near comical account of getting 'burned' by a woman. Kel Spencer does a good job with "The Definition" while Eshon Burgundy and Black Ice ride over the smoothed-out cut "Run That Back." Chinah Blac serenades over "Touch Me With Your Handz," a track that masterfully reworks the beat for the Floetry hit "Say Yes." J Live does an okay job with "Practice" even though it sounds a bit amateurish in its delivery. Blacksmith Records' own Jean Grae takes another stab at establishing her name in the Hip-Hop arena with "Supa Jean." Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall pops up out of nowhere for the album standout "She Was So Flyy." Underrated R&B singer Raheem Devaughn says it all with the aptly-titled jam "My Soul Ain't For Sale." The Hip-Hop pioneers break out full throttle on the album as well. Posdnuos of De La Soul fame represents for the old school on "Let Me Hear U Clap," Method Man gives his lyrical assault for the groove "Hold It Down," Big Daddy Kane shows off his rawness on "The Garden," and CL Smooth showcases his signature flow for "All I Know." And newcomers like Dave Ghetto ("Come On"), Peedi Peedi of State Property fame ("Brand New Funk 2K7") and Rhymefest ("Jeff N Fess") all show and prove on the respective tracks too. The Return of the Magnificent is prime real estate for anybody looking for a well-rounded mix of old and new Hip-Hop, a sprinkling of good R&B, and a touch of Jazz.

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Too busy
good product and fast service
what a road trip
Mesmerized and moved mom to tears
Daughter loves it

Mozart's Magnificent Voyage

Manufacturer: Children's Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Horn Concerto, K.495, Movt 3
Clarinet Quintet, K.581, Movt 2
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Blow Softly, You Breezes ('Soave Sia Il Vento'), Cosi Fan Tutte, K.588...

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GENERAL FEATURES: The Dream Children are about to be written out of Mozart's most famous opera. Hoping to change their fate, they enlist the help of the composer's young son Karl. Together the children embark on an incredible journey that takes them back in time to Mozart's childhood as well as far into the future. Along the way, Karl learns much about his father and comes to understand his legacy of timeless music. Educational entertainment for all ages.

Customer Reviews:

Too busy.......2006-07-14

I was hoping for more music - there's just too much storytelling for my and my kids' taste. We love the Beethoven's Wig series and were hoping this would be similar.

good product and fast service.......2005-09-11

Product arrived in ample time overseas and was pleased with quality of product!

what a road trip.......2005-02-21

i bought this item after reading some of the reviews on amazon for my nephews who are 2 and 4 years of age. two months after christmas their mom was explaining how they request the cd everytime they are in the car. she groaned when i was in the car and they boys wanted to show me how much they liked the cd. during the trip i witnessed a mother humming along to the music with her children, the boys singing to excerpts, and an overall execptional learning experience about music, culture, and history. if you are looking for something that all children will like, passes the time on a road trip, and teaches important lessons about life without being pretentious then get this cd, it is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Mesmerized and moved mom to tears.......2005-01-26

This CD is awesome, the music great, the story captivating. But it's Mozart, you already know about the music. Other reviewers have already discussed the story and I agree with their assessments that it's very good. The reason for this review is to say that my very active, never stopping, constantly in motion 5 year old SAT DOWN AND LISTENED without fidgeting or fiddling for a full 20 minutes and then sat but fiddled for the remainder of the CD. Maybe this is not a big deal to moms of "normal" energy level children -- but this simple act of being still for 20 minutes moved me to tears. I said nothing before putting the CD in, I just put it in while he was doing his running around. Within seconds of hearing the story start he sat down on the floor, crossed his legs, and listened while looking at the speakers. I have never seen this behavior from my child before, ever. Please note that this is a child who is not ADD, he just cannot be still. He listens to hundreds of hours of stories we read to him -- while he's doing something else. He "watches" videos -- while he's doing something else. He reads, while clapping or tapping out the beat of the syllables. I cannot remember my child ever stopping what he was doing to JUST LISTEN. When it was over he said, "That was a cool story," and got up to run around. That was it, but that's high praise from this child. To see my child sitting still for a full 20 minutes, you cannot begin to imagine my awe. I am running right out to get the rest of the series! Bravo to the producers!

Daughter loves it.......2003-03-27

My daughter is 5 and loves to hear this CD over and over in the car.

The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection

Average customer rating:

Sad, Really Sad
An excellent movie themes antology by ELMER BERNSTEIN
Excellent
Great Film Music
Fun, Powerfull music

The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007XTQ14
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

The Magnificent Seven
To Kill A Mockingbird (Suite)
The Buccaneer (Overture)
Walk On The Wild Side
An American Werewolf In London (Metamorphosis)
The Age Of Innocence (End Titles)
The Comancheros
Ghostbusters
Heavy Metal (Taarna's Theme)
Johnny Staccato
True Grit (Rooster Cogburn/A Warm Wrap-Up)
Hollywood And The Stars
Zulu Dawn (River Crossing)

Tracks:

The Great Escape
The Man With The Golden Arm
Far From Heaven
The Sons Of Katie Elder
Airplane (Suite)
The Shootist (Main Title)
Hawaii (Overture)
The Birdman Of Alcatraz (Finale)
The Hallelujah Trail (Overture)
The Bridge At Remagen
Thoroughly Modern Millie (Sky-Hi)
The Scalphunters
The Ten Commandments (Overture)

Album Description

*A specially priced 2CD set with over 110 minutes of some of the greatest film music in the history of cinema.

*New digital recordings in spectacular and sound performed by the acclaimed City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and National Youth Jazz Band.

*Includes world premiere recordings from "The Birdman Of Alcatraz," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Airplane!" and "An American Werewolf In London."

*In 2004 the world of cinema lost one of the most iconic figures in film composing. In a career that spanned half-a-century and over 250 films, Elmer Bernstein was responsible for writing the music to many of the greatest and most loved movies of all time ranging from "The Ten Commandments," "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Great Escape," through to "True Grit" and "Airplane!" This collection has been lovingly created and compiled as a tribute to a genius and true master of the art of film scoring.

Customer Reviews:

Sad, Really Sad.......2007-05-13

These CDs don't meet the standards that I expect from Elmer Bernstein's wonderful film music.
*It's just Boring*
The ensemble doesn't have the energy one would expect to play "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Man with the Golden Arm". I think the City of Prague and National Youth Jazz Orchestras were bargain orchestras used to make an inexpensive CD set of one of my favorite film composers. The conducting and arrangements were what made this an obviously bad album.

An excellent movie themes antology by ELMER BERNSTEIN.......2007-05-10

Silva Screen Records, presents this antology of the music from the late great composer/conductor ELMER BERNSTEIN, who supervised this recording just before die.
Played the The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted by his one time assistant James Fitzpatrick
Recorded in HDCD and Dolby Surround

Excellent.......2007-04-22

it's unfortunate that more tracks weren't able to be recorded as theree was a good 15-20 minutes of space remaining on both discs. Regardless, this is an excellent sampler, especially in conjunction with Varese's Bernstein sampler including rare stuff like the Black Cualdron.

With regards to this silva set, these recordings range back to 1994, with Sons of Katie Elder and True Grit being recorded for a John Wayne CD and Bridge At Remagen for a CD of classic War themes. The Great Escape was also recorded for that CD, but producer James Fitzpatrick opted to record a new arrangement (same with Magnificent Seven). In '97, The Buccaneer for included on a Swashbucklers disc, while Heavy Metal was on the popular 'Space and Beyond' compilation. In '98, the world premiere recording of Airplane first appeared on a DISASTERS film disc. So while it may technically be the world premiere RECORDING it certainly is not the world premiere CD RELEASE of that recording. Ghostbusters was included on Space 3: Beyond the Final Frontier, the second followup to the popular 'Space and Beyond'. Fast forward to 2002 and 4 recordings first appeared on WAY OUT WEST: ESSENTIAL WESTERN FILM MUSIC COLLECTION VOLUME TWO, those being The Comancheros, The Hallelujah Trail, The Scalphunters and The Shootist. Man With the Golden Arm and Walk on the Wild are from Silva's JAZZ IN FILM cd.

The remaining tracks were all newly recorded for this release. They are of course the strongest tracks, seeing as the City of Prague Philharmonic has improved over time. I do wonder though why they did not include the older arrangements of Great Escape and Mag. Seven as bonus tracks.

I also recommend the simultaneously released '40 years of Film Music: Jerry Goldsmith' for another great set honoring a late great film composer.

Great Film Music.......2007-03-09

This is a great recording of some of the best film music ever. From the
great westerns to the Theme from Airplane to music he did for television,
Bernstein was one of the greatest.

Fun, Powerfull music.......2007-02-17

It's great! It brings back memories of my dad. He loved John Wayne and the old cowboys of the Magnificent Seven. But it's nice just to listen and relax (it's not all cowboy music).

Average customer rating:

Elmer Bernsteins's creative vision was superb
The Magnificent Seven Movie Soundtrack
One of the finest film scores ever
As Good Version of the Move Classic Sound Track.
The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven
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Tracks:

Main Title And Calvera
Council
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Strange Funeral/After The Brawl
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Calvera's Return
Calvera Routed
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The robust main theme from Elmer Bernstein's orchestral Western masterpiece quickly outgrew its source material to become one of the most memorable musical advertising hooks of all time, and then an international pops concert staple. But despite its status as American cultural icon and the stuff of film scoring legend, Bernstein's original soundtrack to John Sturges' landmark Western remake of The Seven Samurai ironically didn't see an official release for nearly 40 years (and then only briefly). Now back in print with new notes, Elmer's epochal soundtrack retains its place as one of the all-time greats, a tribute to both Bernstein's sly scoring genius (watch the film without sound and one will quickly see how Elmer drives its otherwise lackadaisical pacing relentlessly forward) and his accomplished, ever inquisitive training as a classical composer. The touchstone here is early Bernstein mentor Aaron Copland, but Elmer also wisely turns to the Mexican folk motifs that inspired much of the former's own landmark concert and ballet pieces. Though Bernstein has often wryly credited Copland with an assist, it's indeed pure Elmer -- and a dazzling example of how the student can sometimes gratifyingly outclass the master. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Elmer Bernsteins's creative vision was superb .......2007-06-27

I grew up viewing films and listening to their music soundtracks by Elmer Bernstein. I was a big fan of other music maestros of that era as well, such as Alfred Newman (How The West Was Won) and Jerome Moross (The Big Country). But Bernstein's original 1960 masterpiece, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and the 1966 sequel RETURN OF THE SEVEN were pure genius! In fact, the music score was actually better than the film itself. The music is what western film afficianados remember most about both movies. His rousing music score got as much publicity as any cast member in promoting THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN. Elmer Bernstein was a student of the great Aaron Copeland, whose own "Americana" approach was skillfully brilliant. Elmer Bernstein is a name in music that continues to be synonymous with creativity, versatility and longevity. He wrote the music for over 200 films and TV shows during his career. A longevity feat matched by no other film composer.

The Magnificent Seven Movie Soundtrack.......2007-04-20

Having seen this film hundreds of times it seems since it's release in 1960, it's on my personal top ten list. Having just purchased the soundtrack it might well be the best movie score of all time! I find myself listening to it continuously. It's impossible to appreciate the greatness of this score until you hear it while not watching the film. Elmer Bernstein was truely one of the best and this in my opinion is his best work.

One of the finest film scores ever.......2007-03-18

For years I had been looking for this soundtrack and when Amazon listed it I jumped at the chance. I was not disappointed. Everyone knows the opening theme of the Magnificent Seven, even my wife who is new to the United States.

This is probably the finest work of Elmer Bernstein and I strongly recommen buy this CD.

As Good Version of the Move Classic Sound Track........2007-02-11

Movie Music doesn't get any better than this. And this version of the original sound track does not disappoint.

The Magnificent Seven.......2006-03-03

Great soundtrack from the movie. You can remember scenes from the motion picture as you listen to the C.D. Great sound quality makes it a pleasure to hear.

Average customer rating:

Pretty Good
Descent into lameness...
Mad about you...
My "Pick of the Litter" for best Hooverphonic to Feb 2006
Sonic Adventurers

The Magnificent Tree
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The Magnificent Tree
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If you've been following the career of this Belgian trio, you've seen them go from trip-hop (on their debut, A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular) to trip-pop (1998's Blue Wonder Power Milk), pitting fan against fan in the process. One thing's for sure: The Magnificent Tree only adds wood to the fire. The "trip" has all but left the pop, leaving behind an assortment of solid, radio-friendly tunes, but hardly anything with the character and charm of their earlier work. It's too bad, really, because though there's some real ear candy here, it's lost in the crinkly wrapper of predictable arrangements and vapid lyrics. Geike Arnaert, given to ethereal coolness on Milk, chooses a more out-front, sultry vocal style on Tree, and while it works on the uncharacteristically rockin' "Jacky Cane" and the torchy "Vinegar & Salt," elsewhere ("Mad About You," "Everytime We Live Together," and the embarrassingly treacly "Out of Sight") it just rings false--too slick for its own good. Touches of the old style appear here and there, notably on the atmospheric, sample-infused "Autoharp" and the dreamy, Dubstar-like "Waves," but they promise more than the rest of the album can deliver. It may be a solid, sturdy Tree, but it's a few branches short of magnificence. --Steve Landau

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Good.......2007-02-08

I don't find this as good as their other albums but if you like Hooverphonic, you should probably have this in your collection.

Descent into lameness..........2006-10-24

As my friend used to put it; this cd marked Hooverphonic's "descent into lameness." "A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular" will always be their best. "No More Sweet Music" is a hopefull turn back for them. I have the 2 album version which has a more agressive mix on it- it is better. The newer singer is limited though- she cracks up here and there on the NMSM cd. Their first 2 cd's are great.

Mad about you..........2006-08-06

Initially, I was not sure quite what to make of The Magnificent Tree. They begin in a Kraftwerk mood and then swirl in ethereal ambiance until the song simply disappears into emotion. I like the contrast of the initially cold electronica with the warmth in the ending atmosphere.

Mad about You begins on a more classic note and it quickly becomes apparent that the appeal of these songs are infused with Geike Arnaert's vocal magic. Her voice is soft and sexy like satin sheets slipping across velvet. She brings a sense of emotional reality to the rocktronica selections making this a perfect marriage of edgy electronica and romantic pop.

The Magnificent Tree inspires an increase in volume. The louder you play this the deeper the sounds appear, although the lyrics are somewhat mysterious. Vinegar and Salt has exactly that emotion although it is peppered with contrasts.

Frosted Flake Woods takes you out into nature where a magical forest sets the backdrop for a playful fairy tale mood that borders on eccentric.

Everytime we Live feels more like what I thought Hooverphonic would sound like because the sound sort of feels like it is being captured in a void or sucked out into space. They play with the lyrics in a labyrinth of pulsating sounds.

Out of Space has a slower mood and then Pink Fluffy Dinosours gets playful again like a child's lullaby. L'Odeur Animale has otherworldly appeal with ethereal sweeps and moody lyrics.

Poetic in places, an enjoyable escape. This album seems to be driving in the right lane. If you like Balligomingo, you will love this album. Mad about you sort of stole my heart on this album.

"Into never seen passion, never seen passion
That it why I am so mad about you
Mad about you"

~The Rebecca Review

My "Pick of the Litter" for best Hooverphonic to Feb 2006.......2006-02-07

Bought the New Stereo Sound Spectacular when it first released '98, liked it a lot, but it was only one album and they sounded a lot like "Mono", had & I had The Crystal Method with Vegas, Forest For the Trees to compare. Liked 2Wicky on "New Stereo..", movielike sound, the singer. Remembered Hooverphonic, looked for them online, got Blue Power Milk, and Tree. Didn't get into Blue Power Milk on first play, it needs to be played loud or with phones, Dictionary was interesting, nothing else really grabbed me, although I listened to them while waiting in the car for my babe to do her Christmas shopping, listened to my new CDs. Autoharp grabbed me, and Frosted Flake Wood, I've been playing the album repeatedly for the 35-40 minute drive each way, often just restart Autoharp for the first 4 or 5 times before letting Mad about you play, only Vegas and Forest For the Trees got played as much repeat. Like the percussion, plucked strings, the vocal in the center bridge without words, and the sound like trumpeting elephant at the end, each tune is good, some stronger than others, "Pink Fluffy" the least, perhaps "floating through the day" reminds me of being out of work a while, uneasy. Some tunes I like are on Sit Down and Listen to Hooverphonic, just got that, like it, less so, and haven't absorbed No More Sweet Music yet, "Tree" is out of the Car CD player for a while. This album is the peak, I only wish there were more along this line in the future. This is the best in months for me, the Poe, "Haunted" was my prior favorite. Complex sounds, worth the money. Recommended, you won't memorize this album the first few times through.

Sonic Adventurers.......2005-05-21

If you are sonically adventurous, then you will love this CD.

By the way, I know most of the other reviewers hate "Frosted Flake Wood," but it's an acid trip of bubble-gum-pop proportions! If Willie Wonka had a theme song, this would be it! If the Monkees' songs were redone by Massive Attack, they would sound like this! And if you like it, then you should definately pick up Broadcast's latest, "Ha Ha Sound," cause every song on it sounds like "Frosted Flake Wood"!

Come on, ignore "Mr. Doubt" and "give that mushroom some warm food"!

Average customer rating:

Great Sampling Collection
Six Decades of Film Music
Excellent collection with fine performances
"essential film scores from 1939 to 2004 ~ Incredible Music"

The Incredible Film Music Box

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0007S687Y
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

Gone With The Wind: Overture
Citizen Kane: Overture
Casablanca: As Time Goes By
It's A Wonderful Life: It's A Wonderful Life
The Third Man: The Harry Lime Theme
The Searchers: Suite
The Bridge On The River Kwai: Colonel Bogey March
Vertigo: Prelude
Touch Of Evil: Main Title
Ben-Hur: Parade Of The Charioteers
North By Northwest: Prelude
Psycho: Suite
The Magnificent Seven: The Magnificent Seven
Lawrence Of Arabia: Overture

Tracks:

To Kill A Mockingbird: Suite
The Great Escape: Main Title
Doctor Zhivago: Main Title & Lara's Theme
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Once Upon A Time In The West: Jill's Theme
2001: A Space Odyssey: Also Sprach Zarathustra
Midnight Cowboy: Midnight Cowboy
Get Carter: Main Title
A Clockwork Orange: Ode To Joy
The Godfather: Waltz & Love Theme
Jaws: Jaws
Rocky: Gonna Fly Now
Taxi Driver: Suite
Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope

Tracks:

Superman: Main Theme
Alien: End Title
Raging Bull: Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana
Raiders Of The Lost Ark: Raiders March
Blade Runner: End Titles
E.T.: The Extraterrestrial: Adventures On Earth
Once Upon A Time In America: Deborah's Theme
Back To The Future: Main Theme
Witness: Building The Barn
Aliens: Main Title
Cinema Paradiso: Cinema Paradiso
Glory: Charging Frot Wagner
Dances With Wolves: The John Dunbar Theme
Unforgiven: Claudia's Theme

Tracks:

The Piano: The Heart Asks Pleasure First
Schindler's List: Main Theme
Braveheart: End Credits
Titanic: My Heart Will Go On
Saving Private Ryan: Hymn To The Fallen
American Beauty: Any Other Name
Gladiator: Now We Are Free
Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring: The Fellowship
The Girl With The Pearl Earring: Griet's Theme
Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl: Suite
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban: Suite
Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events: The Letter That Never Came
Finding Neverland: Impossible Opening
The Incredibles: Overture

Customer Reviews:

Great Sampling Collection.......2007-07-29

Over the past thirty years, my father and I have been collecting film music on various formats--vinyl, tape, reel-to-reel, CD, recording it from the movie, even. This collection is a great starter for someone who wants to start owning movie music. Lots of big hitters, including Hermann, Barry, Conti, Mancini, and Goldsmith as well as some contemporary scores that are great, too. This is the type of collection I would make for a friend who asks "what scores should I start with?"

Six Decades of Film Music.......2007-05-13

This is film music for the classical music lover. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra presents excellent arrangements of a number of classic film themes (although several pieces of the 56 film classics selected for this 4 CD set are not orchestral arrangements, but rather specialty arrangements). Besides great film composers such as John Williams, Elmer Bernstein, Ennio Morricone, and James Horner, classical composers such as Richard Strauss and Pietro Mascagni make an appearance. On several of the numbers the Crouch End Festival Chorus adds the human voice to the power of the full symphonic orchestra to create true movie magic. If you like the sound of a full symphony orchestra playing some of the most recognized themes ever written, you'll love these CDs.

Excellent collection with fine performances.......2007-03-28

Silva Screen Records, based in England, has been issuing some fine collections of film scores, more in one box than we have the right to expect. This four-CD box contains scores by many of the best writers, including Max Steiner, Bernard Herrmann, Dimitri Tomkin, Kenneth J. Alford (The Bridge on the River Kwai), Elmer Bernstein, Maurice Jarre, Ennio Marricone, John Barry, Nino Rota, John Williams, James Horner, and more. We can all think of additional film scores we wished were included, but then there's no way this collection could be all-inclusive. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, supplemented by Crouch End Festival Chorus on some numbers, does a very competent job...The liner notes give the basic information without any commentary, and as far as I can see, contain only one error. Am I wrong or are tracks 9 and 10 on the fourth CD mislabeled? Track 9, which runs 7:33, seems to have the excitement of "Pirates of the Caribbean" (which I did not see) and track 10, which runs 4:22, the more sedate "The Girl with the Pearl Earring (which I also did not see). Listings seem to have them reversed.

"essential film scores from 1939 to 2004 ~ Incredible Music".......2005-05-16

When I think of the "Golden Age" of Hollywood, many composers come to mind...you gave the usher your ticket in the theater and sat down, knowingly you were going to get your moneys worth...when the curtain opened and you heard those first few notes...you sat back, watched and listened as the film score and orchestra worked their magic...now we have the ultimate from Silva Screen Classics "The Incredible Film Music Box", featuring a four disc set of the essential film scores of the past 60 years...covering several decades from 1939 through and up to the present 2004

There are compilations and then there are "Compilations" beginning with a classic that even the youngsters today recognize "GONE WITH THE WIND" (1939) (Max Steiner), sweeping score that captures the tragic history of the South during the Civil War, one great cue after another, it doesn't get any better than this, nominated by the Academy for Best Original Score...and closing on Disc 4 with "THE INCREDIBLES" (2004) (Michael Giacchino), the big hit in computer animation from Walt Disney & Pixar that once again pit Super-Heroes against the forces of evil...our family of five Supers prove crime doesn't pay, but box-office receipts do...gotta love it!

Silva Screen Classics as usual, has put quality into this 4-CD-Set featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by Kenneth Alwyn, Bill Ashton, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Mario Klemens, Derek Wadsworth, and Nic Raine. Recorded in "Dolby Surround" with the new technology of "HDCD", this is a "film-score-buffs" dream, one to treasure now and years to come.

Some selections are missing, but when you think of what Silva has included, it is impossible to please everyone...was happy to see "TOUCH OF EVIL" (1958) from composer Henry Mancini, as I feel this composer deserves all the recognition that has been overlooked recently in the music world...This collection is aimed directly at the "Serious Film Score" music fans and collectors...Silva is as always, perfect in every way...just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1181 ~ (5/10/2005)

Average customer rating:

Amazing!!
Enjoyable!
None Better
those magnificent men in their flying machines

Film Music of Ron Goodwin

Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Battle of Britain
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ASIN: B00069DM7S
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

633 Squadron: Main Theme
Frenzy: The London Theme
Lancelot And Guinevere: Main Theme
Deadly Strangers: Main Theme
Battle Of Britain Suite: Luftwaffe March (Aces High)
Battle Of Britain Suite: Prelude To Battle
Battle Of Britain Suite: Work And Play
Battle Of Britain Suite: Battle Of Britain Theme
Battle Of Britain Suite: Early Encounter
Battle Of Britain Suite: Epilogue
Whirlpool: Main Theme
The Trap: Main Theme 'The London Marathon Theme'
Of Human Bondage: Main Theme
Monte Carlo Or Bust: Suite
633 Squadron: Love Theme
Submarine X-1: Main Theme
Miss Marple Theme
Operation Crossbow: Main Theme
Clash Of Loyalties: Suite
Beauty And The Beast: Belle's Love Theme
Force Ten From Navarone: Main Theme
Where Eagles Dare: Main Theme
Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines (Selection)

Customer Reviews:

Amazing!!.......2007-02-23

Great music performed by one of the best orchestras in the world. What more can you ask for?Ron Goodwin is a genius. The music that he wrote is incredible. His best pieces are featured here on this cd. From the great marches like " Force ten from Navarone" to great romantic sounding pieces like "Deadly Stranger" and the love theme from 633 Sqadron. I also really like the selections from "Monte Carlo or Bust"(almost seven minutes long) and the selections from "Those magnificent men in Their flying machines" (six minutes long). Rumon Gamba and the BBC Philharmonic do a great job performing all the pieces, and add another great cd to the Chandos movie series. This is a must have for fans of Ron Goddwin or great film music in general. It well deserves the 5 stars and maybe even more.

Enjoyable!.......2007-01-10

Ron Goodwin is a fine composer. I particularly enjoyed listening to the music from the early 1960's Miss Marple films, starring Margaret Rutherford. But, to let one know; the Marple music is different from most of the Goodwin scores on this CD. His music is mostly of the rousing march or military variety.

None Better.......2006-10-31

Goodwin's music is outstanding. His World War II scores are outstanding. They have drive and purpose. They sound good too.

those magnificent men in their flying machines.......2005-08-05

This CD provides a range of music mainly from films and concerned with epic war dramas all from the pen of the well known Ron Goodwin. Films such as 633squadron, submarine - X, operation strongbow, force ten from navarone, where eagles dare are just some which are represented. I was particularly looking for the title'Those magnificant men in their flying machines' to add to a slide show of vintage planes in flight and on exhibition. This fitted the bill just fine.

Average customer rating:

Jazzy jeff has always been the true talent!
for a house head, i only liked one track
The title ain't no lie!
jazzy jeff
smooth!

The Magnificent
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Manufacturer: Rapster
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000069LDX
Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

The Magnificent - featuring Pauly Yamz & Baby Blak
Shake It Off - featuring Chef Word
For The Love of Da Game - featuring Pauly Yamz & Baby Blak
How I Do - featuring Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men)
Break It Down - featuring J-Live
Musik Lounge - featuring Odyssey
Rock Wit U - featuring Erro
Scram - featuring Freddie Foxxx
My People - featuring Raheem
Know Ur Hood - featuring Pauly Yamz & Chef Word
Love Saviour - featuring Flo Brown & Raheem
Mystery Man - featuring The Last Emperor
We Are - featuring Cy Young & Raheem
A Charmed Life - featuring J-Live
We Live In Philly - featuring Jill Scott
In Time - featuring V

Amazon.com

This solo joint from DJ Jazzy Jeff, which follows other "Beat Generation" albums by Jay Dee, Marley Marl, and Pete Rock, sees JJ come up with a textured album steeped in jazz, soul, and funk. Jeff has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the rap game after his time with Will "Fresh Prince" Smith--he started his own production company A Touch of Jazz a few years ago--and his expertise comes shining through in this slickly produced affair, all cavernous bass lines, tight, hypnotic beats, and gorgeously unhurried feel, with guests ranging from the fresh to the famous. Names like Jill Scott, Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman, J-Live, and ?uestlove from the Roots supply a rich selection of R&B croons and MC flows, and while there's not much for the headbangers here, anyone looking for something silky, soulful, and seductive will find The Magnificent a massive aphrodisiac. --Paul Sullivan

Album Description

'The Magnificent' is the long awaited debut solo album from legendary turntablist & producer DJ Jazzy Jeff. Having worked behind the scenes on a number of projects over the years, DJ Jazzy Jeff is now stepping out of the shadows of his production company; A Touch of Jazz to bring you a ground breaking new album reflecting the rich musical heritage of Philadelphia. 'The Magnificent' features guest appearances from Jill Scott, Shaun Stockman from Boyz II Men, Freddie Foxxx, J-Live, The Last Emperor & ?uestlove from the Roots as well as showcasing the many talented artists at A Touch Of Jazz. It is an album that takes you on a musical journey through all genres of urban music, from old skool hip hop, smooth R'n'B & rap through to soulful spoken word & deep house. K7. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Jazzy jeff has always been the true talent!.......2006-07-16

If you just read E.B's review then that guy is right. Someone at Uni/College recommended me this album and I couldn't believe what I was missing all of these years. Jazzy Jeff is the true talent between Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh prince, he is an amazing DJ, superb scratcher and is an excellent promoter of the hip hop/neo-soul genre. This album has some excellent young rap talent from Philly and some more experienced rappers such as J-Live, last Emperor and Freddie Foxx. There are some excellent soul artists also that sing over hip hop speed beats. This album also has the best and most built up intro to a hip hop album I have ever heard. The samples use a lot of female and male vocals, jazz guitar as well as more synthesized sounds. This really is a complete album from a DJ and producer that gave us Jill Scott and promotes young talent. You can't go wrong with quality of this kind.

for a house head, i only liked one track.......2005-08-26

in time, was the best track on this cd.

The title ain't no lie!.......2005-03-18

A truly stunning CD. Best beats and music I have had the pleasure of listenin' to in a while. All bases covered with STYLE.

Buy, listen and enjoy.

jazzy jeff.......2005-03-14

this album came out in 2002, and i slept on it for 2 years...always saw it in the stores but never got it. then i found out it was produced under the beat generation label, which also produced classics such as "welcome 2 detroit" (jay dee) and "petestrumentals" (pete rock). so i gave it a try, and it's possibly one of the best albums i've ever heard.

jazzy jeff samples and cuts just right, adds that neo-soul feel-good sound to each one of these tracks, and the help he has on the album, from j-live, to jill scott, are on point. personal favorites include the first 3 tracks, "music lounge," "my peoples," "love savior," "mystery man," "we love in philly,"(remake of roy ayers' 'we live in brooklyn'), and "in time".

smooth!.......2005-03-01

Had to have this one.Heavy beats,all round ensemble of artists and a general good feel of an album.
Was lacking in some ways,just can't put my finger on it though!

Average customer rating:

Just so its clear
Great set
It too Cool
"The Ultimate Collection of Western Film & TV Themes ~ Silva Screen Records"

The Magnificent Westerns

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood

ASIN: B000CQO19S
Release Date: 2006-02-07

Tracks:

Alamo/Overture
Big Country/Main Theme
Blazing Saddles
Bonanza
Comancheros/Main Title
Cowboys/Overture
Dances with Wolves/The John Dunbar Theme
Duel in the Sun/Entr'acte
Condor/Main Title
Fistful of Dollars
Fistful of Dynamite
For a Few Dollars More
Good, The Bad & The Ugly/The Good, The Bad & The Ugly/The Ecstasy ...
Gunfight at the O. K. Corral/Suite

Tracks:

Guns for San Sebastian/Overture
Hallelujah Trail/Overture
Hang 'Em High/Main Tneme
Heaven's Gate/Sweet Breeze
High Noon/Do Not Foraske Me
High Plains Drifter/Main Theme
How the West Was Won/Overture
High Chaparral/Main Theme
Jayhawkers/Suite. Main Title/The Lynching/Two Brothers/The Jayhawkers
Lone Ranger (William Tell Overture)
Lonesome Dove/Suite
Magnificent Seven/Main Theme
Monte Walsh/Suite
My Name Is Nobody/Main Theme

Tracks:

Nevada Smith/Main Theme
Night Passage/Follow the River
Old Gringo/Main Themes
Once Upon a Time in the West/Suite. Man with the Harmonica/Jill's ...
Outlaw Josey Wales/The War Is Over
Professionals/Overture
Rawhide
Rare Breed/Suite
Red River/River Crossing
Rio Bravo/Rio Bravo/De Guello
Scalphunters
Searchers/Suite
Shane/Call of the Faraway Hills
Silverado/Main Themes

Tracks:

Shootist/Main Theme
Sons of Katie Elder/Main Theme
Stagecoach/Suite
True Grit/Rooster & Le Boeuf/Warm Wrap-Up
Two Mules for Sister Sara/Main Theme
Unforgiven/Claudia's Theme
Unforgiven/Suite. Across the Texas Panhandle/The Need for Love
Viva Zapata/Gathering Forces
Virginian
Villa Rides/Main Theme
Wagon Train
Wild Bunch/Suite. Train Montage/All Fall Down
Wild Rovers/Bronco Bustin'
Wyatt Earp/Main Title

Customer Reviews:

Just so its clear.......2007-06-12

Please note if you are considering buying that these are not the original movie soundtracks, these are an orchestra re-recording the music. If, like me, you like the original thing, then this is not for you.

Great set.......2007-02-26

If you like this type of music this is the best and more comprehensive selection. Well done!

It too Cool.......2006-08-15

I have lisned to The Magnificent Westerns for a solid month now. It has most of my favorite western movie theme songs on it. If you like the movies, you'll like the music.
It just too cool.

"The Ultimate Collection of Western Film & TV Themes ~ Silva Screen Records".......2006-05-07

This collection of four compact discs are worth their weight in GOLD --- "The Magnificent Westerns", is the Ultimate Collection of Western Films & TV Themes --- The "Classic Western" is never-ending---always at the forefront of the Film Industry---whenever our film-makers run out of projects and ideas, they bring back "The Western"---fresh and never wandering far from the camera's eye or the composers pen---Silva Screen has been a leader in the "Compilation Department", so is it any wonder they release some hard-to-find scores---never fear my trail pardners---here they are!

Featuring The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Nic Raine and the Crouch End Festival Chorus ---perform 56 selections from classic oater blockbuster films and television---most complete collection ever assembled, over four hours of symphonic suites with full orchestra all individually wrapped-up into one neat package

THE ALAMO (Dimitri Tiomkin)
THE BIG COUNTRY (Jerome Moross)
BLAZING SADDLES (John Morris)
BONANZA (Ray Evans/Jay Livingston)
THE COMANCHEROS (Elmer Bernstein)
THE COWBOYS (John Williams)
DANCES WITH WOLVES (John Barry)
DUEL IN THE SUN (Dimitri Diomkin)
EL CONDOR (Maurice Jarre)
A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (Ennio Morricone)
A FISTFUL OF DYNAMITE (Ennio Morricone)
FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE (Ennio Morricone)
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND HE UGLY (Ennio Morricone)
GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORRAL (Dimitri Tiomkin)
GUNS FOR SAN SEBASTIAN (Ennio Morricone)
THE HALLELUJAH TRAIL (Elmer Bernstein)
HANG 'EM HIGH (Dominic Frontiere)
HEAVEN'S GATE (adapted David Mansfield)
HIGH NOON (Dimitri Tiomkin/Ned Washington)
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER (Dee Barton)
HOW THE WEST WAS WON (Alfred Newman)
THE HIGH CHAPARRAL (David Rose)
THE JAYHAWKERS (Jerome Moross)
THE LONE RANGER (William Tell Overture - Rossini)
LONESOME DOVE (Basil Poledouris)
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (Elmer Bernstein)
MONTE WALSH (John Barry)
MY NAME IS NOBODY (Ennio Morricone)
NEVADA SMITH (Alfred Newman)
NIGHT PASSAGE (Dimitri Tiomkin)
OLD GRINGO (Lee Holdridge)
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (Ennio Morricone)
THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES (Jerry Fielding)
THE PROFESSIONALS (Maurice Jarre)
RAWHIDE (Dimintri tiomkin)
THE RARE BREED (John Williams)
RED RIVER (Dimitri Tiomkin)
RIO BRAVO (Dimitri Tiomkin)
THE SCALPHUNTERS (Elmer Bernstein)
THE SEARCHERS (Max Steiner)
SHANE (Victor Young)
SILVERADO (Bruce Broughton)
THE SHOOTIST (Elmer Bernstein)
THE SONS OF KATI ELDER (Elmer Bernstein)
STAGECOACH (Richard Hageman)
TRUE GRIT (Elmer Bernstein)
TWO MULES FOR SISTER SARA (Ennio Morricone)
UNFORGIVEN (Clint Eastwood)
THE UNFORGIVEN (Dimitri Tiomkin)
VIVA ZAPATA (Alex North)
THE VIRGINIAN (Percy Faith)
VILLA RIDES (Maurice Jarre)
WAGON TRAIN (Jerome Moross)
THE WILD BUNCH (Jerry Fielding)
WILD ROVERS (Jerry Goldsmith)
WYATT EARP (James Newton)

Silva Screen Records has brought film music to another level in soundtracks, flawless from the very first note to the last, pure perfection---there is no other label I know of today that could come close to what they have done in film score/soundtrack albums---All in all, this outstanding and moving box set with awesome material will have film music collectors crying for more--- This has to be the essential and definitive in Western-Folk-Lore score compilations, and I should know, this has been my thing as long as I can remember---Who can forget our western heroes - John Wayne, Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, Clint Eastwood, Sam Elliott, Tom Selleck and Gregory Peck. The City of Prague Philharmonic conducted by Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Nic Raine and Derek Wadsworth have done an outstanding job re-creating the old west with prairies and openess you feel when watching your favorite western film.

There you have it Buckaroo's---as we drive our herd to Abilene with Nic Raine(conductor) and The City Of Prague Philharmonic riding point, making sure no stragglers are left behind, we must meet our deadline at the rail head---James Fitzpatrick (producer) and Reynold da Silva (executive producer), David Stoner & Peter Compton (release co-ordinators), Rick Clark (mastering) and Damien Doherty (artwork)---giving us a fair price for our beef, this is how the West was, and through the recordings of Silva Screen Records it rides again---so "film-score-buffs", lean back in the saddle and watch the sun come up over the prairie skies---we're back when our country was just coming of age---Wagons Ho!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva Screen Records SILCD 1202 ~ (2/07/2006)