Blue Magic [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Product Description
Remastered & expanded 2005 reissue of the debut album for the Philadelphian quintet. Originally released in 1974. WSM.

Blue Magic,Blue Magic,Wea/Warner Special Marketing,Pop,Soul/R & B

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Average customer rating: Van morrison-Magic Time DISAPOINTED LONG TIME FAN standard van morrison fare. nothing wrong with that. A lot to like An eclectic mix of soul, jazz and blues

Magic Time Van Morrison Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Rock | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Prairie Wind Pay the Devil Souls Alike Back Home All the Roadrunning ASIN: B0009298OI Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

1. Stranded
2. Celtic New Year
3. Keep Mediocrity At Bay
4. Evening Train
5. This Love Of Mine
6. I'm Confessin'
7. Just Like Greta
8. Gypsy In My Soul
9. Lonely And Blue
10. The Lion This Time
11. Magic Time
12. They Sold Me Out
13. Carry On Regardless

Amazon.com

Like a human infusion of chamomile tea, hearing Van Morrison's voice has the effect of instantly soothing even the most stressed listener. That said, some of his releases have been so mellow that they muted the '60s soul influences that had been a part of Van's appeal. Not so with Magic Time, a wonderful balance of groove and smoothness, with a "live off the floor" feel evident throughout the disc. Right from the start "Stranded" shows Van at his crooner best--relaxed, present, and joyful. "Celtic New Year" comes next with a very Astral Weeks feel, leading one to believe that this disc might be sedentary through and through… until "Keep Mediocrity at Bay" kicks in, a feisty blues romp proving that though in his sixties, Morrison still has the sass of his best previous days. Morrison's cover of Sinatra's brassy "This Love of Mine" and Perry Como's "I'm Confessin'" are full of cheek and charm. Morrison-as-producer has chosen stellar horn sections that elevate the music from good to great and come from an obvious deep love of classic blues and soul. He's a lover and a fighter (the disc has two references to his disdain of the music industry: "They Sold Me Out" and "Carry On Regardless"), but ultimately true to his own musical vision. This destined-to-be-classic release will please a wide variety of his fans. --Denise Sheppard

Essential Van Morrison

Astral Weeks	Moondance	It's Too Late to Stop Now [LIVE]
Tupelo Honey	Into the Music	Saint Dominic's Preview

Customer Reviews:

Van morrison-Magic Time.......2007-05-31

What can one say about one of the greatest artist of modern times? He could sing the phone book and make it interesting. I've loved Van the Man since the days of THEM and have more of his music in my collection than anybody else. I've seen every performer I've wanted to see worth seeing...almost...except Van and Paul Simon...and just may go to Austin in September if gas comes down! This particular CD is blues and he sticks to the genre like syrup on pancakes on Saturday morning....ummmmm! He is a true genius that deserves to be affected and particular and maybe even strange and a recluse if choosen...like greta garbo...just wants to be left alone. If anyone calls tell them you haven't seen me. He will be worth shedding a tear over when he is gone because he has made the world I live in so much better. Thanks Van the Man for Magic Time always.

DISAPOINTED LONG TIME FAN.......2007-05-15

Definately not his best effort. In fact I have only listened to it one time. Having been a fan since the 60's I can easily say that this is not worth the time or money to include it in your collection. There are so many memorable tunes from Van the Man don't disapoint your self with this one.

standard van morrison fare. nothing wrong with that........2007-02-21

3 and 1/2 stars i would say. this is an enjoyable set, absolutely. there is not really a bad van morrison recording out there (heck, i even get enjoyment from "a period of transition"), but let's face it: van is not trying very hard here. this is the kind of recording he is so used to making that he could call it in on the phone from home. a little r & b, plenty of mid-tempo stuff with nice tame saxophone, standard blues harmonica and some gentle string arrangement stuff. all nice, all predictable. none of it classic (listen to "astral weeks," or "veedon fleece," for the classic stuff). the only tune here that's close to outstanding is "gypsy in my soul," which is very, very strong. lots of the rest has an almost cheesy las vegas feel to it. and hey, nothing wrong with that; i find it enjoyable, myself. it's just not great. it doesn't even try for great. it is what it is: an easy to listen to piece of entertainment. fine by me.

A lot to like.......2007-02-10

I'm not really familiar with the career of Van Morrison or many of his recordings, but I was completely taken with this terrific collection of songs. Morrison has a smokey, bluesly delivery here that is tremendously appealing. My favorite tracks are "Stranded," and "Greta Garbo," but there aren't any losers on the whole CD. Highly recommended.

An eclectic mix of soul, jazz and blues.......2007-01-13

Van Morrison never fails to put across an intimate feel with his music. It seems to place you in a smoke filled juke joint somewhere in middle america, or in an upscale jazz club in some big city the moment you listen to it. His distinctive vocals always deliver the heart of the piece he is performing. This collection is exceptionally good, not one track you will likely skip during playtime. Well done...

Average customer rating: great R&B Classic Nothing to Say ,but the best Blue Magic - Greatest Hits It's Magic great music

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Tracks:

1. Sideshow
2. Stop To Start
3. Spell
4. What's Come Over Me
5. Three Ring Circus
6. Tear It Down
7. Look Me Up
8. Welcome To The Club
9. Chasing Rainbow
10. Just Don't Want To Be Lonely
11. Summer Snow
12. Where Have You Been

Customer Reviews:

great R&B Classic.......2007-05-13

Very good collection of all their #1 hits, worth every penny, especially if you"re from Philadelphia.

Nothing to Say ,but the best.......2007-03-13

SO SO happy on the Condition this CD came in...

Blue Magic - Greatest Hits.......2007-03-08

I had this cd on cassette tape - so it is very convenient to replace my exisiting music through Amazon. com!

It's Magic.......2007-02-11

This cd is so awesome, It stays in my cd player and I have recently added it to my MP3.

great music.......2006-02-22

THIS CD HAS SOME OF THE BEST SONGS ON IT I HAVE EVER HEARD.ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIKE DUSTIES!!NO FAST-FORWARD ON THIS CD AT ALL,JUST POP IT IN AND LISTEN WITH THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE,OR JUST THINK HOW IT USE TO BE BACK IN THE GOOD OLE DAYS WHEN MUSIC WAS MUSIC

Average customer rating: Awsome Instrumental Music The Bing Crosby songs are very good but.... AMAZING! Hauntingly beautiful... A great soundtrack for a lover of WKW films as gorgeous as the film!

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Tracks:

1. Yumeji's Theme - Umebayshi Shigeru
2. Mo-wan's Dialogue - In The Mood For Love ST
3. Angkor Wat Theme I - Michael Galasso
4. ITMFL I - Michael Galasso
5. Aquellos Ojos Verdes - Nat King Cole
6. Shuang Shuang Yan - Deng Bai Ying
7. ITMFL II - Michael Galasso
8. Radio Zhou Xuan Announcement/Hua Yang De Nian Hua - Zhou Xuan
9. Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - Nat King Cole
10. Bengawan Solo - REBECCA PAN
11. ITMFL III - Michael Galasso
12. Si Lang Tan Mu - Tan Xin Pei
13. Shuang Ma Hui - Zhang Yun Xian/Hou Li Jun
14. Blue - Michael Galasso
15. Hong Niang Hui Zhang Sheng - Zheng Jun Mian/Li Hang
16. Li-zhen's Dialogue/Te Quiero Dijiste (Magic Is The Moonlight) - Nat King Cole
17. Angkor Wat Theme II - Michael Galasso
18. Yue Er Wan Wan Zhao Jiu Zhou - Chiu Wai Ping
19. Casanova's Flute - Michael Galasso
20. Yumeji's Theme/Li-zhen's Dialogue - Umebayasi Shigeru
21. Angkor Wat Theme Finale - Michael Galasso

Amazon.com

Soundtracks are a mixed bag at best. Some are little more than an assortment of pieces, but others hang together effectively on their own, like this one. The idea of Chinese music--both popular and operatic--juxtaposed with the sounds of Nat King Cole performing Latin music might seem bizarre, but it works beautifully, sustaining a lush, romantic mood created both by the strings and the '40s Chinese music, itself a tinkling Hollywood pastiche. But as atmospheric as all this is, one track stands out above the others: "Blue," actually a version of the classic "St. James' Infirmary," takes on another dimension in Chinese hands. While familiar but completely alien at the same time, the slithering Asian sonorities mesh perfectly with the African-American form to create something evocative but with a sadness that goes beyond blues. The movie is of a time and place; the soundtrack is of a mood and yearning. Listen at night, with someone you love close by. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Awsome Instrumental Music.......2007-03-09

The soundtrack is really good; I didn't like some of the songs (the Chinese ones) but there are only 3 in the whole CD. The instrumental music is awesome making the soundtrack an average good.

The Bing Crosby songs are very good but...........2006-07-17

In my opinion it`s the Bing Crosby-songs that makes this album worth buying, but these songs can be bought on compilations. The rest of the music is for people with special interest for backgroundmusic in films.

AMAZING! Hauntingly beautiful..........2006-05-09

So beautiful and emotional, it makes you want to cry! The score for the film and the collection of music together is absolutely breathtaking....

A great soundtrack for a lover of WKW films.......2006-03-22

I loved the film, so I love the soundtrack, which brings back memories of the film. WKW uses period music to evoke the emotions and feel of the time period of the film.

as gorgeous as the film!.......2006-02-11

Film soundtracks are often disappointing---there are songs from the movie that are not on the CD, songs on the CD that were not in the film, different versions of songs on the CD than in the film, etc.

Happily, this soundtrack is absolutely faithful to the film, and it is masterfully interwoven with dialogue excerpts from the film which complement and build on the music instead of being obtrusive. I don't understand a word of Chinese but still enjoyed listening to the actors' voices, and also liked the bits of traditional Chinese music as well. There are some tracks that I don't remember from the film but they are not throw-away filler in any way, just beautiful extras in the same vein.

Average customer rating: You 're The One That I Want Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical. If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw Grease CD Reveiw

Grease - Deluxe Edition Olivia Newton-John , John Travolta , and Stockard Channing Manufacturer: Polydor / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grease (Rockin' Rydell Edition) Grease: A New 50's Rock 'N Roll Musical - The Original Broadway Cast Album Grease - The New Broadway Cast Recording (1994 Revival) Grease II (1982 Film) Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Sound Track ASIN: B0000C16OQ Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Grease - Fankie Valli
2. Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
3. Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
4. You're The One That I Want - Olivia Newton-John
5. Sandy - John Travolta
6. Beauty School Drop-Out - Frankie Avalon
7. Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee - Stockard Channing
8. Greased Lightnin' - John Travolta
9. It's Raining On Prom Night - Cindy Bullens
10. Alone At The Drive-In Movie (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
11. Blue Moon - Sha-Na-Na
12. Rock N' Roll Is Here To Stay - Sha-Na-Na
13. Those Magic Changes - Sha-Na-Na
14. Hound Dog - Sha-Na-Na
15. Born To Hand-Jive - Sha-Na-Na
16. Tears On My Pillow - Sha-Na-Na
17. Mooning - Cindy Bullens
18. Freddy, My Love - Cindy Bullens
19. Rock N' Roll Party Queen - Louis St. Louis
20. There Are Worse Things I Could - Stockard Channing
21. Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise) - Olivia Newton-John
22. We Go Together - Olivia Newton-John
23. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (Instrumental) - Sammy Fain
24. Grease (Reprise) - Frankie Valli

Tracks:

1. Grease (Instrumental Version) - Gary Brown
2. Summer Nights (Sing-A-Long Version) - Jim Jacobs
3. Hopelessly Devoted To You (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
4. You're The One That I Want (Sing-A-Long Version) - John Farrar
5. Sandy (Sing-A-Long Version) - Louis St. Louis
6. Greased Lightnin' (Single Version) - John Travolta
7. Rydell Fight Song (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
8. Greased Up And Ready To Go (Instrumental) - Jim Jacobs
9. Grease Megamix: You're The One That I Want/Greased Lightnin'/Summer Nights - Olivia Newton-John
10. Grease Dream Mix: Grease/Sandy/Hopelessly Devoted To You - Olivia Newton-John
11. Summer Nights (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John
12. You're The One That I Want (Martian Remix) - Olivia Newton-John

Amazon.com

There's no better example of American pop culture's hall-of-mirrors ethos than producer Alan Carr's relentlessly buoyant 1978 film adaptation of the stage musical Grease. Inspired by that decade's rampant 50's nostalgia, it now paradoxically evokes the campy 70's excesses that spawned it. That sense of recycled decades in collision is underscored repeatedly on this deluxe, double-disc Grease-fest, especially on the set's second disc of bonus materials that spans vintage singles of the title track (its instrumental B-side) and "Greased Lightnin'," some sing-along karaoke tracks, and a handful of alternately slick/techo-savvy remixes (originally produced for the film's 20th anniversary) that are testament to its enduring, era-defying appeal. The original soundtrack itself has been treated to a stellar digital remastering that fills disc one, and remains a joyous monument to camp, sheer ambition, and exuberant nostalgic illusions. Includes a slip-cased, double-fold-out case and new booklet with complete song lyrics. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

You 're The One That I Want.......2007-04-03

The complete Grease experience. This cd is a two disc-set with disc one being the complete soundtrack, while disc two is all bonus material including the popular Grease Megamix. Fans of the movie would want to make this cd an essential part of their music collection.

Prepare to be transported to Summer Nights.......2006-03-26

Well here we are with a great piece of history.

This album has not only captured the spirit of the movie but the essence of a 1970's version of the 1950's. I have seen this play live and yes some things are different. Yet I grew up on the movie. I even find myself singing some of the songs now and then. Of course you will never see me singing "Look At Me, I'm Sandra Dee." However I do keep this in my car as great driving music. This album is not you can pick apart and say things like missing songs, in the wrong order etc. It sounds and feels just right. There will be many versions yet this one is the Grease - Deluxe Edition [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED] [SOUNDTRACK] gives you more information about each of the tracks allowing you to feel that you have inside information and to feel that you know more of what went into the making of each song.

Great Soundtrack & Fun Extras from an Enduring Musical........2004-07-06

I'm enjoying listening to this great soundtrack that I loved as a child after a long hiatus. I had it on 8-track 25 years ago. So it's fitting that I should get the 25th Anniversary Edition on CD. The 24 songs from the movie are just as everyone remembers them, so I'll talk about the Bonus Disc, which contains 10 alternative versions of the songs plus 2 previously unreleased instrumentals from the film.

Track 1 on the Bonus Disc is an instrumental version of the film's theme, "Grease", written and produced by Barry Gibb. Frankie Valli's voice has been replaced by a saxophone. The chorus is vocal, but the voices are not those in the original song. You could use this as a sing-along version, as it would be easy to sing over the sax. Tracks 2-5 are officially sing-along versions. "Summer Nights" includes the chorus vocals from the film and sounds good. "You're the One That I Want" has new chorus vocals of questionable merit. "Sandy" is a new arrangement. It's not as good as the film version, but you can sing along. Track 6 is the single version of "Greased Lightning" that you may have heard on the radio back in the day. It's differs from the original in that the bad words have been replaced for radio airplay. Tracks 7-8 are previously unreleased instrumentals from the film. "Greased Up and Ready to Go" is lively. Tracks 9-10 are mixes that I occasionally hear on the radio. The "Grease Megamix" and the "Grease Dream Mix" are fun, if awkward. Tracks 11-12 are Martian Remixes of "Summer Nights" and "You're the One That I Want". They retain the original vocals, but set them to a Latin rhythm. They make pretty good dance tracks.

This 2-disc set isn't in a jewel case. The case is paperboard with 4 panels that fold out. This is inside of a clear vinyl slip case on which the tracks are written. This isn't convenient packaging. On the bright side, the case won't crack in the mail. Tucked inside one of the panels is a booklet that contains lyrics and credits.

The "Grease: 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition" is a terrifically fun soundtrack to one of the all-time great movie musicals. And for all those preteen girls who go wild over the movie with each new generation, the bonus material is perfect for parties and horsing around.

If You Love Grease, You'll Love This - Only 1 Major Flaw.......2004-05-15

Disc 1 is like the original album, which I also own. 1 major flaw is that "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing" cuts off at the very end of it! I was upset by this, hence the 3 stars instead of 4. Disc 2 is a lot of fun w/some remixes and sing-a-longs, all in all, I'm pretty happy with it being that I'm a HUGE Grease fan. If you like Grease, you'll love this, it's fun. Too bad when they "remastered" it, they didn't catch there 1 mistake. Oh well, at least I have it on another album.

Grease CD Reveiw.......2004-04-26

This Grease CD is the best! I listen to it every week. I just love Your The One That I Want.:) Amazon.com has everything!Olivia Newton-John and the boy singer have the best voices. Now thatnks to Amazon.com I can listen to it! The Grease CD is the best!:)

Average customer rating: A lifesaver!

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Tracks:

1. Tune Up And Fanfare Based On Themes From 'The Magic Flute'
2. Piano Sonata In C Major, K545, 1st Movement
3. Piano Sonata In C, K330, 1st Movement
4. Concerto For Flute And Harp In C, K299, 1st Movement
5. Sonata IN D For Two Pianos, K448, 1st Movement
6. Tune Up And Fanfare Based On A Theme From Tocata In D
7. Flute Sonata In E Flat, BWV 1031, 3rd Movement
8. Brandenburg Concerto No.6, BWV 1051, 3rd Movement
9. Goldberg Variations, Canons, BWV 988
10. Brandenburg Concerto No.2, BWV 1047, 3rd Movement
11. Symphony No.1, Op.21, 1st Movement
12. The Ruins Of Athens, Turkish March, Op.113
13. Sonatina In G
14. Music For The Royal Fireworks, Fanfare And Overture
15. Prelude No.7 In A, 'The Polish Dance', Op.28
16. On The Beautiful Blue Danube, Op.314
17. Nocturne In F Sharp No.2, Op.15

Customer Reviews:

A lifesaver!.......2006-01-14

Our baby loves it! We tried this CD in the car and are now avid roadsters again. This and the other soothing CD "Nursery Lullaby" are the best! Wish we tried it earlier!

Average customer rating: Horrible Techno Muzak with Beautiful Singing Not for the Opera purest... Opera meets contemporary music for sophisticated listeners buy this cd! Incredible music from opera's master composers

Aria Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Aria, Vol. 2: New Horizon Aria 3: Metamorphosis State of Grace II: Turning to Peace State of Grace Earthbound ASIN: B0002IQGF8 Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

1. Willow
2. Un Bel Di
3. Secret Tear
4. Dido
5. Pace Pace
6. Pamina Blue
7. Habanera
8. Home

Customer Reviews:

Horrible Techno Muzak with Beautiful Singing.......2007-06-21

This is a Dr. Jeckal and Mr. Hyde CD. The singing is so incredibly beautiful but it's totally ruined with synthetic background "music". The drum machine parts are so bad it's like listening to a joke from Saturday Night Live.

Not for the Opera purest..........2007-05-19

A doctor buddy of mine and I were working the ER one weekend and he put this CD on. Now, I love just about any kind of music EXCEPT Opera and Country music depresses me after a few songs. Now, this CD sure smacked of opera but I was not offended. In fact, the longer I listened, the more I liked it. I didn't much care for the treatment of Bizet's "Carmen" but that was the only song I didn't care for just because I loved the original classical and just didn't like this arrangement. I guess I was primed for this sound through Yanni's "Aria" from his Dare to Dream CD. Thus the blending of contemporary instrumental music with an operatic voice or voices was born.

As for the disappointed opera fan/reviewer, this IS NOT opera and it was never intended to replace or even imitate true opera. Paul Schwartz was exposed to the opera, orchestral symphonies, rock music and dance clubs that were all within walking distance from his home as a young man. He simply took the sounds that appealed to him and put them together. Thus this, his first effort, leans heavily on traditional classical music that is familiar to a great number of people. I personally found his second release, "Aria, Vol. 2: New Horizon", to be much more enjoyable. "Aria 3: Metamorphosis" was released five years after "New Horrizon" and shows a more matured sound and is highly enjoyable. Paul embarked on another venture through the "State of Grace" series during those five years which I haven't heard, yet. I love listening to all three Cd's with #2 and #3 being my favorites of the three. So if you are an opera purest, Paul Schwartz's "Aria" compositions are NOT what you are looking for. But, if you're a New Age enthusiast with even a little appreciation for classical music, then you'll probably enjoy this CD along with his other works.

Opera meets contemporary music for sophisticated listeners.......2006-11-12

I listen to this CD over and over again. Traditional opera voices backed by modern instruments makes for distinct music that appeals to sophisticated adult ears. You don't need to be an opera fan to enjoy this beautiful, unique style of music. A true opera fan below was disappointed, but after buying Aria, I became interested in opera and added a couple of authentic aria CDs to my collection.

buy this cd!.......2006-10-08

When i first heard this CD i hated it. i had heard about it from several people and decided to buy it. i actually bought the box set that has all three Aria cd's. As i checked this cd out, the woman ringing me up said this was the most beautiful thing she'd ever heard and told me i'd love it. i told her i was more of a metal fan. Here i was, a fan of Metallica and Danzig and Tool, buying opera!? i did like the programming on this cd. the drum beats are clean and accompany the music just right; not too loud and not too quiet. the vocals, which at first i didn't like, are really endearing and beautiful. Rebecca Luker sings many of the songs here. i enjoyed this cd more and more with each listen. I like the fact that the lyrics were translated in the booklet so i could understand the words. Bottom line: this is an excellent CD! i would recommend this to anyone. give it a few listens and let it take you. Ignore what you think you know about opera and let his music enter you and enchant you and speak to you. your heart and soul will thank you. let the vocals of Rebecca Luker wash over you and show you the true emotional range of the human voice.

Incredible music from opera's master composers.......2006-03-04

If I could give this CD 10 stars, I would certainly do so. Five stars is not sufficient to describe this wonderful work of art. I am an opera fan but I am certainly not offended by these contemporary arrangements which brings these wonderful works to a modern audience.

The selection "Willow" from Verdi's Otello is haunting and mystical. "Un Bel Di" from Puccini's Madama Butterfly soars. Other works from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas; or Mozart's The Magic Flute; or Bizet's Carmen are arranged to be unique and evoke the context of the original opera.

Rebecca Luker's voice is superb. The electonic approach to these classics updates them, but never replaces the originals. They were not meant to replace only to offer a unique approach to classics.

Average customer rating: ariley86 Titans In The Realm Of "Sweet Soul".... Blue Magic indeed! another great creation in 70's soul music Sexy Soul!!

The Best of Blue Magic: Soulful Spell Blue Magic Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Philly Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best Of The Moments: Love On A Two-Way Street The Very Best of the Originals Blue Magic - Greatest Hits La La Means I Love You: The Definitive Collection Cowboys to Girls: The Best of the Intruders: ASIN: B0000033OK Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Spell
2. Look Me Up
3. What's Come Over Me
4. Stop To Start
5. Sideshow
6. Welcome To The Club
7. Answer To My Prayer
8. Tear It Down
9. Three Ring Circus
10. Love Has Found Its Way To Me
11. Stringin' Me Along
12. Chasing Rainbows
13. Haunted (By Your Love)
14. The Loneliest House On The Block
15. Grateful
16. Freak-N-Stein
17. Teach Me (It's Something About Love)
18. I Waited
19. Land Of Make-Believe
20. Magic #

Customer Reviews:

ariley86.......2006-11-04

This cd has most of Blue Magic's classic well-known and little-known selections. I enjoyed it immensely and recommend it to all "Old School" '70's music enthusiasts. Listening to it brought back many pleasant memories of basement parties and high school dances.

Titans In The Realm Of "Sweet Soul"...........2005-12-09

The quality of this cd is higher than the other 2 "Greatest Hits" cds commercially released to the market. However, unless all the group's albums, in mint condition, are in one's soul music collection portfolio, the songs not on this cd warrant the acquisition of the other cd(s). The group, featuring lead singer Ted "The Wizard" Mills, produced enough sweet soul gems to firmly entrance the group into what would be the "Sweet Soul Hall Of Fame"! The anticipated release of several of their albums on cd will allow access to a number of other gems never before released on cd. The "Magic Of The Blue" album to name one, loaded.... with "Looking For A Friend" and others. Enjoy the music of Blue Magic? More treats are on the lps. When the cds reach the market, buy em'!

Blue Magic indeed!.......2005-09-07

I must admit that I tracked this album after listening to 'Look me up' on the radio during an excellent soul show (Soul Cellar). I wanted an album that had as many tracks as possible in the hope that there would be some other gems. I was not disappointed. All n' all a very delightful album and, one for any soul fan's collection.

another great creation in 70's soul music.......2005-04-20

i'm a little behind in the 70's cause i born in the late 70's, but i'm one of the best collector of old school love songs ( SPELL ) is my favorite song BLUE MAGIC made 8 or 9 album their 1983-(magic #) is hard to find but i found it in baltimore,md for 25 dollars--BLUE MAGIC is also one of the first soul groups to be on a rap label called ( DEF JAM RECORDS)-back in 1989 record title called (FROM OUT OF THE BLUE)

Sexy Soul!!.......2004-07-06

I thought i had heard it all and then i stumbled across Blue Magic. These guys are so silky they can melt the hardest of hearts. If you like 'SOUL' that was made for loving a woman in ways that words can't express then you 'MUST' have the album-PERIOD. I can guarantee that you will be taken to a place that is ethereal . Now brace yourself because life is just about to get sweet.

Average customer rating: Really first rate effort by strong singer and harp-player

Magic Touch John Nemeth Manufacturer: Blind Pig ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Harmonica Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: A New Point of View Wake Up and Worry 10 Days Out (Blues from the Backroads)/ (CD/DVD) Standing at the Crossroads Late in the Night ASIN: B000LXSSXM Release Date: 2007-01-30

Tracks:

1. Blues Hit Big Town
2. Blue Broadway
3. Magic Touch
4. My Future
5. She's Looking Good
6. She Did Not Show
7. You're An Angel
8. Sit & Cry The Blues
9. You Were Wrong
10. Let Me Hold You
11. Up To No Good
12. Come One

Album Description

John Nemeth is an outstanding new vocal talent who's creating quite a buzz with his amazing singing ability as well as his skills as a harmonica player. John's uncanny blend of retro-modern blues and soul music will delight purists and young hipsters alike. Magic Touch, produced by Anson Funderburgh and featuring guest Junior Watson on guitar, introduces a virtuoso of rare depth and power and amply demonstrates that, whether he's tackling blues, deep soul, or rock, John Nemeth does indeed have the magic touch.

Customer Reviews:

Really first rate effort by strong singer and harp-player.......2007-03-26

John Németh
One of the real pleasures I have is hearing a new voice that just blows me away being rooted deep in the blues tradition, yet singing and playing with an authority that would have been at home on a blues recording 40 years ago. Born in Idaho, John Németh has been growing a body of followers including guitarist Junior Watson and Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin and after a couple of CDs has signed with Blind Pig and has a new CD, "Magic Touch," that is a stunning release. He is simply a wonderful singer that to this listener suggests Junior Parker mixed with Bobby Radcliffe and an equally superb harp player. This CD is produced by Anson Funderburgh (who plays on 1 track) with Németh backed by a terrific band that includes great Junior Watson on guitar and Kaz Kazanoff and the Texas Horns. Németh blasts off with a strong reworking of Junior Wells' "Blues Hit Big Town" (great harp along with the vocal) before followed by the funky originals Blue Broadway and the title track, both sporting strong crying vocals and terrific playing from Watson (who gets into a rock and roll vein on the title track). Willie Dixon's "Sit and Cry the Blues", was one of Buddy Guy's earliest recordings and the version here with Watson's evocation of Ike Turner's trebly playing on Guy's original as Németh's convincingly the lyrics in his natural soulful style. "She Did Not Show" sports some harp in a Rice Miller vein on a blues set to the "Sittin' on Top of the World/ Some Cold Rainy Day" melody, while Up to "No Good" evokes Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home," with more exquisite harp playing. "Come On," a polka-blues (yes you read that correctly) closes this album on a fresh, delightful note. Blind Pig in their publicity for this suggests that "Magic Touch" "is destined to be one of the most remarked upon releases of 2007." Well it is January as I write this, but they are likely right, as this is simply terrific.
If I could I would give this an additional half/star but the fact this does not get five stars does not reflect any shortcoming on this disc, but rather my being conservative in my rating.

Average customer rating: Mostly Majestic An excellent olio of music styles This movie is a slam dunk Boogie Majestic An answer for a question from Texas

The Majestic Various Artists Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Majestic Boogie Woogie Man Blues 88's: Boogie Woogie Instrumentals Boogie Woogie Giants Boogie Woogie Stomp ASIN: B00005TQ52 Release Date: 2001-12-11

Tracks:

1. Blue Note Boogie - The Spencer Wyatt Big Band
2. Orange Colored Sky - Nat King Cole
3. Begin The Beguine - The Spencer Wyatt Big Band
4. Stranger On The Shore - The Spencer Wyatt Big Band
5. Boogie Woogie Stomp - Jim Cox
6. Paper Doll - The Mills Brothers
7. Dizzy (Piano Version) - Jim Cox
8. Blues In The Bucket - The Spencer Wyatt Big Band
9. Aunt Hagar's Blues - Jim Cox
10. Over The Rainbow - Chet Baker
11. I Remember You - Nat King Cole
12. The Bridge - Mark Isham
13. Luke And Adele - Mark Isham
14. The Majestic - And The Magic - Mark Isham

Customer Reviews:

Mostly Majestic.......2007-05-17

Most of the tracks were excellent but some were a bit long winded.Tracks by Spencer Wyatt best on the disc and made it all worth while.

An excellent olio of music styles.......2007-02-23

Do you like ethereal New Age? Gotcha covered. Does Boogie piano get your toes a-tappin'? Check. Is Swing more your thing? It's here. All fine reasons to add this sound track to your music collection. As for the movie, I like to think it Carrey's best work. The man has the most expressive face in Moviedom. Regarding the story, it's set in the early Fifties during the rabid Communist scaremongering headed by Senator Joseph McCarthy. One result was the blacklisting of suspected Communists and sympathizers in liberal Hollywood, of which our protagonist Peter Appleton became a victim.

This movie is a slam dunk.......2006-10-29

To hear the roar of the crowd as the player goes in to slam dunk the basketball in the professional sports arenas,this film equals those thrills for the audience as Jim Carrey (Luke Trimble)takes us through the mind of someone that has amnesia and unwittingly becomes the hometown war hero set in 1945 period. Stars abound in this film like character actors Martin Landau and James Wittemore.Boy meets girl,they fall in love,then a twist in the plot as Peter Appleton (Jim Carrey) is accused of being a communist,similar to the Army McCarthy hearings for those old enough to remember.It all turns out like everyone wants.....Ed Lynch 10/29/06

Boogie Majestic.......2003-08-07

This soundtrack is the best soundtrack I have heard in a long time. Bringing the swing big band music was fantastic.I wish they would have included Pennsylvania 6-5000 in the soundtrack though. This by far is the best movie soundtrack next to Swing Kids. So buy this soundtrack. This is real music.

An answer for a question from Texas.......2003-02-15

Music fan from Texas, Yes both songs are there and as strange as it may sound, those where the two songs that cought my attention when I saw the movie. The one with the clarinet is called "Stranger on the shore" while the one with the piano is called "Boogie Woogie Stomp" I believe. The soundtrack as a whole is flawless and I strongly reccomend it.

Average customer rating: Sarah Silverman is Fn Funny!!! Hillarious...as long as you don't take anything too seriously. A totally amoral jewess with delusions of grandeur genuis Too much singing on this disk

Jesus Is Magic Sarah Silverman Manufacturer: Interscope Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Shock Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sarah Silverman - Jesus is Magic Ridiculous Live In: Nerd Rage Good Day to Cross a River These Are Jokes ASIN: B000FILWK4 Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

1. I Can Write A Show
2. That's What I Do
3. Nana
4. You're Gonna Die Soon
5. Ron Jeremy
6. Porn Song
7. I Don't Need Two Reasons
8. German Cars
9. I Love You More
10. Racist?
11. Everybody Sings
12. Nobody's Perfect
13. Phoebe's Song
14. So Great
15. Give The Jew Girls Toys

Customer Reviews:

Sarah Silverman is Fn Funny!!!.......2007-06-13

Sarah Silverman is mad funny!!! Her songs get stuck in your Fn' head. You'll be walking down the street going "your gonna die soon, your gonna die soon", and stuff. Plus she is really really hot! She is halarious, but some of her jokes aren't funny, but only like two or three. I don't know why she always talks about diarreia, but that shhh still cracks me up! I was never really a SS fan until I saw this movie! Now I can't wait for Season Two of The Sarah Silverman Program on Comedy Central!!! I'ma watch every Fn episode! and I hope Season One cums out on DVD soon! Go Sarah Silverman! You Fn Rock!!!

Hillarious...as long as you don't take anything too seriously........2007-02-27

While I am far more of a music man when it comes to what I listen to in the car and on my stereo at home there are always the days where I'm in the mood for a little stand up comedy. And Miss Sarah Silverman is hillarious! Granted, she is not for the faint of heart or the easily offended. It takes a lot to offend me and I enjoy her humor (although there may be one or two too many "doodie" jokes) a lot. The album is a pairing of studio humor songs with some live stand-up thrown in alongside. Overall the whole thing comes together and gives you a wonderfully irreverant look at the world we live in. And, come on, isn't that exactly what so many of us need in this age of overly rampant political correctness? We need to learn how to laugh at irreverence and (expecially in Sarah's case) the ridiculousness of some of our darker traits. She embraces racism, stereotypes, religious intolerance, homophobia, and the self-centered nature of Hollywood in a way that shows how hollow and empty those view points are. You find yourself laughing out loud and saying, "How could anyone really think like that?" So, it's not only incredibly funny humor but there's also a touch (while it's hidden very well) of social commentary in there with all the doodie jokes too. I loved it.

A totally amoral jewess with delusions of grandeur.......2007-02-12

If you want to see someone devalue VIRTUALLY everything you held in esteem, buy this sordid, valueless, non-comedic diatribe. If you want to watch her demean ML King, and Jesus Christ, among others, buy this sordid, valueless, non-comedic diatribe. A disgusting individual among an increasing crop of disgusting individuals PRESUMING to have something to reveal that might make her a few dollars.

She makes Lenny Bruce seem like an icon of anti-bigotry. Dice Clay to be a language teacher.

In America, this individual has the unfettered right to free expression, but she seems to "esteem" nothing more elevated than her own depravity.

Is that the level to which normal Americans want to sink?

Buy it if you think she has something to say. Anything you would feel remiss to avoid - like a toenail fungus - and help support her ambition to be the most despised figure in American "comedy".

I did not buy this video. For some reason, it was shown on cable TV.

I could barely watch - and decided after she expressed the opinion that Christ's crucifixion deserved a repris - not to.

And I'm non-religious!

genuis.......2006-09-04

Sarah does not dissapoint. The stand up is hilarious, and the songs are catchy and witty. The best album of 2006 hands down. Buy it!

Too much singing on this disk.......2006-08-07

When Sarah Silverman delivers her standup, she is very funny. Only problem is, this CD features 15 titles, only seven of them are standup comedy. The rest is stupid songs, which are supposed to be funny, and some lines in some songs actually are. But if you're like me and hate singing in comedy CDs, beware.

Christian Music:

1. Body + Soul: The '70s
2. Christmas Moments
3. Con Funk Shun 7 [Import]
4. Confession Blues [Import]
5. Early Classics [Import]
6. Embrya
7. Essence of Soul [Import]
8. Exciting Wilson Pickett
9. Feelin' You [CD-single]
10. For Your Precious Love

Christian Music

christian music

Christian Music

Best of the 80's

Gregorian Chant from Silos [Import]

Lester Leaps In

Dancing Room Only

Matt's Mood [Import] [SACD]

Inevitable

Kacheche

Live at Carnegie Hall [Live]

Legends of Rock [Box set] [Import]

Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite; Kabalevsky: The Comedians; Tchaikovsky: Capriccio Italien; Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol / Kondrashin

John Henry

La Era De La Boludez [Import]

Hot Salsa, Vol. 2

Round & Round

Black & White Night