White's trademark strings and horns are present on this 1978 release, but play second fiddle (as it were) to irresistibly syncopated disco beats on most of the seven tracks. The club hit "Your Sweetness Is My Weakness" sounds in retrospect like a template for Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," while "Look at Her" and the Caribbean-flavored "Sha La La Means I Love You" further demonstrate White's talent for inventive, ear-catching arrangements. His first commercial peak had passed by the time The Man appeared, but the two slower closing cuts, "Early Years" and a cover of "Just the Way You Are," speak to the patience and openheartedness behind White's usual sexiness. --Rickey Wright
Barry White the Man,Barry White,Mercury / Universal,Disco,Pop,R&B,Smooth Soul,Soul,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban
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The Man Is Back!
Barry White Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002GIJ Release Date: 1989-08-24 |
Tracks:
- Responsible
- Super Lover
- L.A. My Kinda Place
- Follow That & See (Where It Leads Y'all)
- When Will I See You Again
- I Wanna Do It Good To Ya
- It's Getting Harder All The Time
- Don't Let Go
- Loves Interlude/Good Night My Love
Product Description
Excellent condition, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, fast shipped, ask me for my CD List! :DCustomer Reviews:
Album #2 in The Maestros 'comeback'.......2004-05-24
The first two cuts are okay, fast-paced numbers, take em or leave em. `LA My Kinda Place' is The Jam, and cuts like `I Wanna Do It Good To Ya' and `Follow That & See' flow with real catchy melodies. `When Will I See You Again' rides a slick, hypnotic groove and vocal, and the last few cuts are jazz influenced ballads. `Don't Let Go' and `Goodnight My Love' are beautifully sung slow burners that build up to dramatic finishes over pianos & strings.
You have to love Barry, the man covers all bases with positive messages and love themes, again you can not only hear, but FEEL his experience of love & life when he kicks game and a lot of his lyrics are very deep. Overall this is a cool album, a nice advancement on his previous effort.
See Where Barry Leads Yýall.......2000-09-02
Indeed many of the songs are smooth crooning. Mostly toward the later end with yearning of "When Will I See You Again" to piano tinged epics like "Don't Let Go". Wonder what Barry wants you to do with over 9 minutes of a song like that? I guess to Barry fans from the old school that is not a shock. The man is an entertainer and makes real big good records. ON the first half of "The Man is Back", however, its not slow jams but rather upbeat R&B that almost comes off as Europe dance. "L.A. My Kind Of Place" is sexy uptempo sounds from strings to percussion. "Super Lover" is almost too funky for its own good and sounds like a spoof of dance music. The best of this side and the reason I bought the album is the club pop yet smart lyrics of "Follow That And See (Where It Leads Y'All)". I think its great that the bass voiced lover uses some great wisdom on this track to get the kids to think, and dance. The song is a very quirky pleasant dance jam from the King of smooth soft ones.
Barry's first side of dance to till you drop is kind of strange but enjoyable. I think fans of his disco side might dig it. Personally, I do love that song "Follow..." and think its smart dance music. I kind of see why it wasn't a hit. Just doesn't fit for Barry to jam like that, but it has a very eighties dance groove. Those smoothies of jazzy delight will make you want to get with your loved one. He's done it again, but no "opps" here. Let this album take you on a ride. This is a forgotten great by the master Mr. White.
GOOD DISC.......2000-02-13
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Great Operatic Arias
Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00009AQMF Release Date: 2003-06-24 |
Tracks:
- Come Take Me In Your Arms
- My Soul Is Filled With Love For You
- What Are These Tears And Sighs
- How I Loved Him!
- A Maiden Adorning
- He Has Come Back
- See Here, Dorabella
- Ah! Let me Live In This Dream
- He's The God Of Youth And Springtime
- The Silver Moon Was Shining
- Ain't It A Pretty Night!
- Take Me Away To The One I Adore
- Oh Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me?
Customer Reviews:
Good coloratura work by Elizabeth Futral.......2007-05-27
The accompanying booklet begins by noting that (page 8) "The voice of the light soprano has enchanted listeners for centuries." Futral's singing is characteristic of this type of voice.
In this era, any coloratura soprano has two challenges: first, to compare with the past generation's astonishingly talented practitioners, well exemplified by Joan Sutherland and Beverly Sill. Second, though, there are some wonderful coloratura sopranos today against whom others will be compared, with Natalie Dessay and Sumi Jo among the most adept. Thus, Futral will almost automatically be compared with such exemplars. I do not think one could say she is the equal of those four just mentioned, but she does not compare badly either.
From the Wikipedia: "In musical notation, the Italian word staccato (literally detached, plural staccatos or staccati) indicates that notes are sounded in a detached and distinctly separate manner, with silence making up the latter part of the time allocated to each note. The rhythm is not affected. Notes identified as staccato should be played or sung abruptly and short." This is worthy of comment, since the "Bell Song" from "Lakme," one of the selections on this CD, features many such notes. Futral sings them well. Her performance in this work is well done (although it is somewhat jarring, again, to hear it sung in English). She begins with a nice high note and a bang up following trill. She displays good agility and features nice technique on staccato notes. Overall, this is well done. Toward the end, which calls for great ornamentation, she seems a bit hesitant at time, but she concludes with a nicely sung high note.
Other examples of her singing. From Handel's "Alcina," she sings "Come take me in your arms." Her voice is a light, standard coloratura voice (although not all coloratura sopranos have such a voice, of course). She displays considerable agility, a decent trill, and good ornamentation. There is a bit of harshness on a high note toward the close, but hardly fatal to the overall positive effect of her singing.
From Donizetti's "Linda di Chamounix," there is "My soul is filled with love for you" (otherwise known as "O luce di quest'anima"). Her version is not too shabby when compared with such greats as Sutherland and Jo. The cabaletta shows off, again, her agile voice. Good staccato high notes. Nice trills and a well nailed final high note.
Then there is the charming "Son vergin vezzosa" from Bellini's "I Puritani," here entitled "A maiden adorning." Again, nice agility, good trills, well done florid singing technique. While there is some harshness in the penultimate high note, overall, well done.
In short, Futral adds to a currently rich supply of coloratura sopranos, and compares well with the best of them.
At Last a Solo Recital on CD.......2005-03-19
Having seen her Cleopatra in LA Opera's GUILIO CESARE and in SF Opera's production of Previn's STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE put her high on the list of important new sopranos. This rather strange recording gives samples of her foray's into all styles from Handel to Previn and does a fine job in capturing the beauty of her phrasing and quality of her seamless soprano voice. It is somewhat distracting to place a first recital recording before the public being sung entirely in English, especially for those who are unfamiliar with Futral's gifts. But credit Chandos with the courage to try something different, something that may introduce new audiences to the opera field.
Surely after the recent successes of Futral performances in the opera houses more recordings will follow. Meanwhile this is a tasty sampler of just how versatile - and special - Elizabeth Futral is. Grady Harp, March 05
An Interesting display.......2003-07-23
This CD has an unusual semi-personal package. Duets, trios and quartets are featured. The title of the program is called Great Operatic Arias which seems rather broad for a soprano recital disc.
Futral sings well as always, however the content seems to lack a bit of intricacy and polish. Each aria, duet etc leaves you wondering whether or not a bit more time could have been put into this. The arias range from baroque to 20th century; covering four languages.
The entire program is performed in English and this is interesting... Although some of the arias just sound plain strange in English! It is a very nice thing to actually completely and instantly understand what is being sung. I was most impressed with the CHANDOS Lucia di Lammermoor. Futral probably gave her best performance on record in that role. She is astonishingly good on that recording. Her mad scene is awesome!
Overall this is a pleasing recording and Futral dazzles her listeners with her crystal clear high notes and vibrant tone. I look forward to more recordings of her. Hopefully she'll have a chance to record some more opera in its original language. I think that its time for a new Puritani or Sonnambula. Wouldn't she be the perfect candidate?
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Fantastic Journey
Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003CWH Release Date: 1990-01-30 |
Tracks:
- Suite From Batman
- Outer Space From The Day The Earth Stood Still
- Prelude From War Of The Worlds
- End Title From The Black Hole
- Through The Black Hole (Sound Effects)
- End Title From Twilight Zone: The Movie
- End Title From The Boy Who Could Fly
- Main Theme From The Beastmaster
- End Title From Explorers
- End Title (The White Horse: Into The Sunset) From Dragonslayer
- Carol Ann's Theme From Poltergeist
- Suite From Moonwalker
- A Busy Man From Star Trek V: THe Final Frontier
- Escape From Venice From Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade
- The Cantina Band From Star Wars
- Main Title From The Last Starfighter
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Sounding Recordings.......2001-10-16
An interesting collection of obscure s/f-fantasy themes.......2000-10-26
Unfortunately, these movie collections tend to waste too much disk space on sound effects. Often inserted as short introductions to a piece of music, most can be endured quickly and forgotten. But on this CD, a whole track's worth following "The Black Hole" is devoted to the inane cacophony of electronic gibberish, space that would have been much better served by playing, say, the Love Theme from "Superman."
Still, there are more things to like on this album than there are to dislike.
Digital Sound with a so-so collection.......2000-06-25
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The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009VNBQK Release Date: 2005-07-05 |
Tracks:
- Phantom of the Opera [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Music of the Night [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Sunset Boulevard Entr'acte [From Sunset Boulevard]
- With One Look [From Sunset Boulevard]
- Memory [From Cats]
- Tell Me on a Sunday [From Song and Dance]
- Last Man in My Life [From Song and Dance]
- Love Changes Everything [From Aspects of Love]
- Anything But Lonely [From Aspects of Love]
- Seeing Is Believing [From Aspects of Love]
Tracks:
- Phantom Overture [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Take That Look Off Your Face [From Song and Dance]
- Another Suitcase in Another Hall [From Evita]
- Rainbow High [From Evita]
- Buenos Aires [From Evita]
- Heaven on Their Minds [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- Everything's Alright [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- John 19: 41 [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- Aspects of Aspects [From Aspects of Love]
- Too Much in Love to Care [From Sunset Boulevard]
- Pharaoh's Story [From Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]
Tracks:
- Don't Cry for Me Argentina [From Evita]
- Sunset Boulevard [From Sunset Boulevard]
- Overture [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- Think of Me [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Last Supper [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- Memory [From Cats]
- Starlight Sequence [From Starlight Express]
- Peron's Latest Flame [From Evita]
- King Herod's Song [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- Any Dream Will Do [From Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]
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The Biograph Girl: A New Musical
Manufacturer: Jay Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00004YRAE Release Date: 2000-12-05 |
Tracks:
- The Moving Picture Show
- Working In Flickers
- That's What I Get All Day/The Moment I Close My Eyes
- Diggin' Gold Dust
- Every Lady Needs A Master
- I Just Wanted To Make Him Laugh
- I Like To Be The Way I Am In My Own Front Parlour
- Beyond Babel
- A David Griffith Show
- More Than A Man
- The Industry
- Gentle Fade
- Nineteen Twenty Five
- The Biograph Girl
- One Of The Pioneers
- Put It In The Tissue Paper
- Finale
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Salute To Hollywood
Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000410B Release Date: 1989-09-14 |
Tracks:
- Hooray for Hollywood
- Pops Salutes The Oscars: When You Wish Upon A Star - Swingin' On A Star - Moon River - Raindrops Keep Falln' On My Head - Theme From 'The Way We Were - The Shadow Of Your Smile
- Somewhere Out There
- A Tribute To Judy Garland: Over The Rainbow - We're Off To See The Wizard - You Made Me Love You - Be A Clown - Get Happy - The Man That Got Away
- Balloon Sequence (Witches Of Eastwick)
- Devil's Dance (Witches Of Eastwick)
- Love Theme (Out Of Africa)
- La Bamba
- The Bad and the Beautiful
Customer Reviews:
PITOU.......1999-06-08
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The Man
Barry White Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000001F3Y Release Date: 1996-09-24 |
Tracks:
- Look At Her
- Your Sweetness Is My Weakness
- Sha La La Means I Love You
- September When I First Met You
- It's Only Love Doing Its Thing
- Just The Way You Are
- Early Years
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White's trademark strings and horns are present on this 1978 release, but play second fiddle (as it were) to irresistibly syncopated disco beats on most of the seven tracks. The club hit "Your Sweetness Is My Weakness" sounds in retrospect like a template for Michael Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," while "Look at Her" and the Caribbean-flavored "Sha La La Means I Love You" further demonstrate White's talent for inventive, ear-catching arrangements. His first commercial peak had passed by the time The Man appeared, but the two slower closing cuts, "Early Years" and a cover of "Just the Way You Are," speak to the patience and openheartedness behind White's usual sexiness. --Rickey WrightCustomer Reviews:
he was the man .......2007-05-27
Classic!!.......2006-02-25
Classic Barry White.......2005-08-02
Barrys final GREAT record.......2004-01-19
On his previous album 'Barry White Sings For Someone You Love' The Maestro had added new musical elements to his already strong artillery. The trend continues here as he crafts inventive melodies built around juicy, full blooded orchestration, memorable riffs and themes of romance and grooving. 'Your Sweetness Is My Weakness' is a sizeable chunk of bombastic FONK, and precedes the ridiculously fun and catchy 'Sha La La Means I Love You'. 'Its Only Love Doing Its Thang' rides a gangster riff sampled by 50 Cent, whilst slower numbers such as 'Just The Way You Are' and 'Early Years' are warm and sweet, overflowing with soul.
This albums caps off an incredible body of work The Maestro built in the 70s. After this album he finally escaped his record deal and formed his own label. 'The Message Is Love' and 'Sheet Music' had their moments however the spark of innovation and genius seemed to have been doused. People moved to other artists and Barry faded out of view. Still, ALL of his previous work is Essential Listening and i doubt we'll ever see another Barry White. R.I.P.
This Is GREAT!.......2003-07-31
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Classic Andrew Lloyd Webber
Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0002QO3L4 Release Date: 2004-09-07 |
Tracks:
- Memory [From Cats]
- Music of the Night [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Phantom of the Opera [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Aspects of Aspects [From Aspects of Love][Instrumental]
- Love Changes Everything [From Aspects of Love]
- Anything But Lonely [From Aspects of Love]
- Seeing Is Believing [From Aspects of Love]
- Tell Me on a Sunday [From Song and Dance]
- Last Man in My Life [From Song and Dance]
- Take That Look Off Your Face [From Song and Dance]
Tracks:
- Phantom Overture [From Phantom of the Opera][Instrumental]
- Sunset Boulevard Entr'acte [From Sunset Boulevard][Instrumental]
- With One Look [From Sunset Boulevard]
- Another Suitcase in Another Hall [From Evita]
- Buenos Aires [From Evita]
- Rainbow High [From Evita]
- Everything's Alright [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- John 19: 41 [From Jesus Christ Superstar][Instrumental]
- Heaven on Their Minds [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- Too Much in Love to Care [From Sunset Boulevard]
- Pharaoh's Story [From Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]
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The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005YABF Release Date: 1996-08-20 |
Tracks:
- Phantom of the Opera [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Music of the Night [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again [From Phantom of the Opera]
- Sunset Boulevard Entr'acte [From Sunset Boulevard][Instrumental]
- With One Look [From Sunset Boulevard]
- Memory [From Cats]
- Tell Me on a Sunday [From Song and Dance]
- Last Man in My Life [From Song and Dance]
- Love Changes Everything [From Aspects of Love]
- Anything But Lonely [From Aspects of Love]
- Seeing Is Believing [From Aspects of Love]
Tracks:
- Phantom Overture [From Phantom of the Opera][Instrumental]
- Take That Look Off Your Face [From Song and Dance]
- Another Suitcase in Another Hall [From Evita]
- Rainbow High [From Evita]
- Buenos Aires [From Evita]
- Heaven on Their Minds [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- Everythin's Alright [From Jesus Christ Superstar]
- John 19: 41 [From Jesus Christ Superstar][Instrumental]
- Aspects of Aspects [From Aspects of Love][Instrumental]
- Too Much in Love to Care [From Sunset Boulevard]
- Pharoah's Story [From Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat]
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The Man and His Music
Barry White Manufacturer: HHO LTD. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NXX27C |
Product Description
Track listing: 1. My Buddy, 2. Long Black Veil, 3. Where Can I Turn To? 4. I Got The Whole World To Hold Me Up, 5. Your Heart And Soul, 6. Out of Shadows Of Love, 7. Under The Influence Of Love, 8. I'm Fragile Handel With Care, 9. All On The Run Of The Day, 10. Come On In Love, 11. I Owe All To You.Christian Music:
- Beginning [Import]
- Best of [Import]
- Can't Stop [Import]
- Cuttin' In
- Dance Party/Watchout! [Import]
- Deep Grooves
- Don't Think I'm Not [CD-single]
- Down Time
- Electric Universe [Original recording remastered] [Import]
- Emancipation of Mimi [Limited Edition] [Import]
Christian Music
Knappertsbusch Conducts Light Music
International Music: ...through your gates, Jerusalem