Nocturnal [Explicit Lyrics]

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Boot Camp Clik's Heltah Skeltah turn out willfully low-tech, floss-free music. The duo's philosophy ("Undastand / To be the man ain't even in the plan") is sort of a corner-dweller's adaptation of Tribe's credo ("beats, rhymes & grime"), with a hefty dose of weed and some potential violence thrown in for good measure. Noted underground producers, including Evil Dee, Mr. Walt, and the Alkaholiks' very own E-Swift, help give form to the album's snaky vibe, which progresses under palpable clouds of blunt smoke. Ruc and Roc's lyrics are not overly complex, centering on cipher battles ("Clan's, Posse's, Crew's & Clik's"), turf wars ("Grate Unknown"), and an amusingly wack attempt at a booty call ("Getting' Ass, Getting' Ass"). The criminally underrated Vinia Mojica, also heard gracing Common's hipster classic, Like Water for Chocolate gets some run here, singing the hook on "Therapy." --Rebecca Levine

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Average customer rating: Superb with just one reservation Go ahead, test your intelligence... The definitive recordings. Sound Splitting Music An aural knockout

Varèse - The Complete Works / Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra · Asko Ensemble · Chailly Edgard Varese , Riccardo Chailly , Mireille Delunsch , Sarah Leonard , Royal Concertgebouw Orhcestra , and Asko Ensemble Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Octets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Percussion | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Varese: Arcana; Ameriques; Ionization; Offrandes; Density 21.5; Octandre; Integrales Penderecki: Anaklasis; Threnody; etc. György Ligeti Edition 1: String Quartets and Duets - Arditti String Quartet Xenakis: Orchestral Works & Chamber Music Anton Webern: Complete Works, Opp. 1-31 ASIN: B00000AFR8 Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

1. Tuning Up
2. Amques (Original Version)
3. Po ectronique
4. Arcana
5. Nocturnal
6. Un Grand Sommeil Noir (Orchestral Version)

Tracks:

1. Un Grand Sommeil Noir (Original Version)
2. Offrandes: Chanson de laut
3. Offrandes: La Croix du Sud
4. Hyperprism
5. Octandre: Assez lent
6. Octandre: Trvif et nerveux
7. Octandre: Grave - Animt jubilatoire
8. Intales
9. Ecuatorial
10. Ionisation
11. Density 21.5
12. Drts: 1st Episode
13. Drts: 1st interpolation of organized sound
14. Drts: 2nd episode
15. Drts: 2nd interpolation
16. Drts: 3rd episode
17. Drts: 3rd interpolation
18. Drts: 4th episode
19. Dance for Burgess

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For a composer who is (now) recognizably part of the 20th-century classical canon, the French émigré Edgard Varèse's output was astoundingly meager. Just 15 compositions from his entire life (he destroyed the compositions from his early years, and was a merciless editor of his own material in general) made it out to the listening world. Varèse was caught in the chasm between the music of yesterday and the music of tomorrow: scoring music for modified theremin, steamboat whistles, or air sirens, all balanced with the force of a large orchestra; writing pieces based on the flows of water and wind because that's what shapes the earth; using the concepts of chemical reactions and specific gravity as a basis for his music. Using extremes of contrast, dissonance, and variety in sound, Varèse's pieces had power in the way he attacked and shaped the sound he imagined. From Ionisation (1929), scored almost entirely for unpitched percussion, to the electronic-only, three-dimensionally produced Poeme Electronique (1958), he's provided a foundation that many genres, musicians, and composers were to build from not only for the next 40 years, but inevitably beyond. --Robin Edgerton

Customer Reviews:

Superb with just one reservation.......2006-11-10

This complete works of Varèse, superbly performed and recorded, is a fine accomplishment. My only disappointment was its version of Poème Elèctronique being the sole representation of that ground-breaking work that still holds up for me today as one of the finest pieces of electronic music yet created. It is interesting to be able to hear the version in this collection, which appears to be a loving restoration of what must have been primarily the raw, performing version, to be further enhanced during its performances in a very large space? What I miss in the present version is the more clearly heard textures of its huge sound palette; the resonant and often humerous interplay between them, and its dramatic sweep as it was presented on a sparcely documented stereo mix that first appeared on a Columbia Records LP, later reissued on a CD, now out of print. That one is surely more like an actual performance, presumably mixed to re-create as well as possible then what it might have sounded like over its four hundred loudspeakers in the Philips Pavillion. I hope there will be further reissues. To me the CBS version's drama and energy are more like that of the performances of the other pieces in this wonderful Complete Works set. -Curt Wittig

Go ahead, test your intelligence..........2006-06-18

Frank Zappa used to play Varese to test the intelligence of his friends, and most of them used to look at him like he was "out of his f---ing mind" as he put it. As a major Zappa fan, I bought this compliation, and I love every minute of it. This 2 CD set contains all of Varese's work (needless to say, Edgar wasn't very prolific). You really hear Varese's influence in Zappa's work. Some favorite pieces are Deserts, Poem Electronique, and Un Grand Sommeil Noir (Original Version). Varese's music reminds me of universes being created, in all their violence, beauty, and glory. Instruments crashing down upon one another. This music is reminiscent of Zappa's Weasels Ripped My Flesh and his orchestral work especially. Varese is one of the great American composers, like Aaron Copland, John Cage, and Conlon Nancarrow. Superb....

The definitive recordings........2005-11-09

Riccardo Chailly once said Varèse was going to be the Brahms of the XXI Century. I really don't know if he will be right or wrong, specially because of the very conservative auditoriums we have all around the world, but it should be this way, as the french composer has died too many years ago and his music should be understood but most of the public. It's sad to know that composers, like the own Mahler said, use to be years, decades, even centuries in advance to the general public .

Anyway, it's very important for the popular knowledge of this composers to have recordings like this, in which everything works perfectly as if it was a clock. After many years having some good recordings conducted by Boulez (Sony) and Nagano (Erato) mainly, we have now the possibility of listening one of the most musical and technical orchestra & baton of this time: The Concertgebouworkest and Riccado Chailly.

Most of the versions in this 2CDs set are the best I know, specially the orchestral works, played with conviction and precision by the Concertgebouworkest, an orchestra that had some problems with Mr.Chailly when they begin to play this, for them, `rare' music. The way Arcana sounds its incredible, full of power, mistery and perfection, the performing of Ameriques is breathtaking and I can only compare it with the truly outstanding version by Pierre Boulez with the CSO for DG. Deserts is a new dimension in Chailly's hands, really terrible and full of dark emotions.

Of course, there are little things that could be a bit better, like the Spanish sung in Ecuatorial, better sung in Nagano's version, but generally the performing is marvellous and the instrumental and ondes Martenot's playing in this piece is perfect in Chailly's version.

The ASKO Ensemble versions are outstanding too, showing a very modern Varèse. The performing of Ionisation, that great jewel, listened with a good Hi-Fi system is a experience not to be lost.

The recordings are very good, not outstanding, as it sounds like distant sometimes, but clear and with good definition, of course better with good electronics.

Booklet and presentation of the box is marvellous too; as it has to be in real event in recorded music in the last decades.

Sound Splitting Music.......2002-06-25

First, let me state that I am a long-time Varese fanatic. I first heard Ionisation live at a contemporary music concert in my town when I was 12, and I was hooked. I immediately bought the old Robert Craft double album on Columbia and played it until there were scratches on the scratches. So I was overjoyed to see a modern "complete" recording with up to date sonics. For the most part, I haven't been too disappointed with the performances either.

Chailly is great on much of this music. Ameriques and Arcana are sonic extravagazas. And this is the best recording I've heard of Nocturnal and Ecuatorial. Chailly does a good job with the chamber pieces of the 20s and 30s, though I agree with other reviewers, Boulez is much clearer on Ionisation. Chailly misses some of my favorite parts, and I find it hard to hear the first snare drum theme. (I'm also quite partial to Craft's version, but I don't think it's available anymore.)

I also must add to the chorus of exceptions on the questionable material. The orhestrated version of the solo song has no place on this CD. It doesn't sound like Varese, more like Debussy, and though the song is quite impressionistic, I think we presume too much to orchestrate it and pass it off as "complete" Varese. And neither Tune Up nor Dance for Burgess really add much to our understanding of Varese, and are of questionable value. I suspect that Varese would have destroyed them completely had he been able. Much better to have a recording of the revised version of Ameriques. The revision is so extensive, that a side by side comparison would be illuminating.

All in all, I like this CD. Chailly's take on Varese is big and passionate, something that I think both Boulez and Craft miss. Abravanel comes close to this passion, but Chailly wins because of the gorgeous sonics. I highly recommend this CD to those interested in exploring the unique sound world of Varese.

An aural knockout.......2002-02-01

Here are two discs with some of the most exciting 20th-century music around. Chailly and the Concertgebouw give definitive readings of Varèse's complex pieces, some written for a huge orchestra, and recorded in typically opulent London sound.

My favorites are, without a doubt, "Ameriques" and "Arcana," two explosive showpieces that will give your sound system quite a workout. But far from being merely loud, the scores have many beautiful textures (including quiet ones) scattered throughout the orchestra, and Chailly captures much of the glittering detail.

I even like "Tuning Up," which may seem like a less substantial work to most ears. To be fair, if the piece is not the last word in Varèse's imagination, it is clever enough for its short duration, and as with everything on this disc, the orchestra sounds superb and totally undaunted. Their virtuosity is both satisfying and thrilling, especially in such seldom-performed music.

Make sure your neighbors are away before turning up the performance of "Ameriques," though - the last few pages will blow your roof off.

I suspect Varèse would have loved this collection.

Average customer rating: Jim G. Rochester, NY. HIGHER OCTAVE THE BETTER Funk.....Jazz.....Soul.....great grooves....start 2 finish There aren't enough stars for Nocturnal! Repeat

Nocturnal Four80East Manufacturer: Higher Octave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Round 3 The Album En Route Soul Lounge Spread Love Like Wildfire ASIN: B000056O1V Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

1. Shakedown
2. Viaduct
3. Bumper To Bumper
4. Drive Time
5. Sweet Tooth
6. Wake And Bake
7. On The Strip
8. Wait It Out
9. First Time
10. Hazy Lazy

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As the Boomtang Boys, the Canadian duo of multi-instrumentalist Rob DeBoer and drummer Tony Grace have already made a name for themselves in Europe's techno-pop/jazz dance scene. Here, in another form, their music is still very easy to dance and snap your fingers to, but there's an obvious attempt by the two Canadians to gear Nocturnal to the U.S. smooth-jazz scene. Even so, these 10 tunes have too much energy, and the soloing by DeBoer on guitar and keyboards draws too much attention to the music to make this standard smooth fare. The European influences on these two are easy to spot. Echoes of Dancing Fantasy can be heard on the opening track, and guitarist Ronny Jordan's English imprint is on a number of tunes, especially on the driving "Bumper to Bumper." Funk tools borrowed from London's '90s acid-jazz groups such as the Brand New Heavies and Jamiroquai work the tunes "Drive Time," "On The Strip," and "Hazy Lazy." If Nocturnal catches on in the U.S., it will be on the strength of these tunes as played in dance clubs, a better venue for them than smooth-jazz radio any day. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

Jim G. Rochester, NY........2004-11-11

The fine print says "High Octave Jazz". This album, the first from the Canadian group is definitely high energy output. with layers of electronic sound added to every track, the results are indeed high energy. All the tracks are excellent, and I found myself playing the CD several times to appreciate all of the details of each cut. An outstanding debut album.

HIGHER OCTAVE THE BETTER.......2004-02-29

This is just a fantastic group. They hit every note and every instrument you want in your jazz. They are a must have in your jazz collection. I like Coltrane, Miles and many more. So that should pretty much tell you my range in jazz. If you like music with a groove then definitely check this out with the rest of their stuff. you want regret it I promise.

Funk.....Jazz.....Soul.....great grooves....start 2 finish.......2003-06-24

If you like MMW...look here. If you like thick, funk packed jazz...this is you. In my player all the time.

There aren't enough stars for Nocturnal!.......2003-02-27

Nocturnal is the second album of Toronto jazz meisters Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace, as well as some fine supporting musicians. It's somewhat hard to categorize f8e's sound, electro-jazz seems to fit them best, but it's not the weird, joyless crap one usually associates with that genre. Nocturnal is very cool and cerebral. It overflows with trance inducing melodies and chordal moods; and a pulsing, effortless beat that swings from jazz to funk to rock and back again.

As with their other great cd's, The Album (1997) and Round 3 (2002) there isn't a lame track to be found anywhere. Pay special attention to the keyboards, guitar and bass--they're all the same guy! (Rob Deboer)

This is a recording that merits an honored place in every jazz library--GET IT!!!

Repeat.......2002-12-31

Yeah, I could listen to this CD for a prolonged amount of time. But you know what? I wouldn't want to. Each song is catchy in it's own way, but somehow, they all manage to sound the same to an extent. How they accomplished that I'll never know. These guys are good.
Like one of the other reviewers for this CD, I stumbled upon them at one of the listening stations. Listened, grabbed, bought.

Average customer rating: Good Try Actually pretty good. No John Williams mean STUPID MUSIC! Not a soundtrack! Well done of the Prague Philh. Orch.!

Indiana Jones Trilogy Various Artists Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Jurassic Park: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Hook: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Back To The Future Trilogy (Film Score Re-recording) Music from the Star Wars Saga E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: The 20th Anniversary Edition ASIN: B00007GZKR Release Date: 2003-01-21

Tracks:

1. The Raiders March
2. The Map Room: Dawn
3. The Basket Game
4. Marion's Theme
5. Airplane Fight
6. The Ark Trek
7. Raiders of the Lost Ark
8. Anything Goes
9. Nocturnal Activities
10. The Mine Car Chase
11. Finale & End Credits
12. Indy's First Adventure
13. Escape From Venice
14. Keeping Up With The Joneses
15. Finale & End Credits
16. Anything Goes (Bonus Track)

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Fresh from their box-office triumphs on Close Encounters and the initial Star Wars chapters, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas used their combined studio clout to foster what must have seemed a long shot to some: a revival of the long-moribund action-adventure movie serials of their youth. The resulting exploits of Indiana Jones added another billion dollars or so to their coffers--and offered yet another opportunity for scoring legend John Williams to exercise his preternatural abilities to both inform the films with a nigh-perfect musical sensibility and play to the grandstands with rousing aplomb; "The Raiders March" quickly became one of cinema's most recognizable and enduring melodies. The three generous suites here (performed by the City of Prague Philharmonic under the baton of Nic Raine) re-create Williams's music with faithful energy, from the brass flourishes and Biblical mysteries of the first installment to the bright exuberance of Temple of Doom and the playful recapitulation of The Last Crusade. This 73-plus-minute collection also includes a bonus vocal performance of one of Temple of Doom's key motifs, Cole Porter's "Anything Goes." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Good Try.......2007-06-10

This soundtrack was a good try because this is not the London Symphony Orchestra with John Williams conducting.
They have a little to much energy on the Raiders March (if you own the original soundtrack you'll know what I mean)
Still not bad.

Actually pretty good. .......2006-04-30

"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" I believe is one one of John Williams best scores. Unfortunately, it has been out of print for some time. This album contains excerpts from all three of the Indiana Jones films. They are not the original recordings but this is a good effort and actually is quite an enjoyable listen. I have gotten alot of enjoyment from this CD. If you enjoy the compositions of John Williams or are a fan of Indiana Jones as I am , I would recommend this very much.

No John Williams mean STUPID MUSIC! .......2005-11-02

There is no way one can honestly call this Indiana Jones music with a clear conscience. The chords are off, and some of the songs are even missing NOTES! They slur when they aren't supposed to, they're giving John Williams THE GREAT a bad name! Indiana Jones movies are best ever in the entire world, and this "soundtrack" or "recording" or WHATEVER it's SUPPOSED TO BE, is dragging them through the mud! Horrible.

Not a soundtrack!.......2005-08-04

Come on, Amazon, you list this under "Soundtracks" when it clearly is but a later rerecording of the original score. A rerecordings is not a sountrack! The average customer would think something you list inder "Soundtracks" would in fact be a soundtrack and would find out it actually is but a rerecording of the score only by going over the details of these reviews. It might be great music, but a rerecording is not a soundtrack!

Well done of the Prague Philh. Orch.!.......2005-04-02

Since there is no album from John Williams himself who brings these great soundtracks of these 3 fantastic movies together, you may say that one is well done!
OK, it's not the Boston Pops Orchestra or the London Symphonic Orchestra, and OK, it's not the master himself who is conducting.
But Nic Raine and the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do it very well! They have kept the spirit of the director and the soundtrack-composer. One little detail: the brass-section overdoes sometimes the rest of the instruments...
Conclusion: a must have CD, and the price is OK!
GSX

Average customer rating: !!! SUPER EXCELLENT ALBUM FROM VIKINGLANG !!!

The 8th Sin Nocturnal Rites Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Sweden | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ghost Opera Paradise Lost Unia United Abominations Systematic Chaos ASIN: B000PAAI2U Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. Call out to the World
2. Never Again
3. Not the Only
4. Tell Me
5. Not Like You
6. Leave Me Alone
7. Till I Come Alive
8. Strong Enough
9. Me
10. Pain & Pleasure
11. Fools Parade

Customer Reviews:

!!! SUPER EXCELLENT ALBUM FROM VIKINGLANG !!!.......2007-06-21

SUPER EXCELLENT ALBUM !!! KILLER VOICE AND SPEED !!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ALL !!!

Average customer rating: Part III Of The Boot Camp/Bucktown Series (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars) BCC Classic Operation Lock Down MASTERFUL DEBUT ruck and rock

Nocturnal Heltah Skeltah Manufacturer: Priority Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Da Storm Magnum Force The Rude Awakening Livin' Proof Stunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop ASIN: B000003AB5 Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

1. Intro (Here We Come)
2. Letha Brainz Blo
3. Understand
4. Who Dat?
5. Sean Price
6. Clan's, Posse's, Crew's & Clik's
7. Therapy
8. Place To Be
9. Soldiers Gone Psycho
10. The Square (Triple R)
11. Da Wiggy
12. Gettin Ass Gettin Ass
13. Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka
14. Prowl
15. Grate Unknown
16. Operation Lock Down
17. Bonus Track 1

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Boot Camp Clik's Heltah Skeltah turn out willfully low-tech, floss-free music. The duo's philosophy ("Undastand / To be the man ain't even in the plan") is sort of a corner-dweller's adaptation of Tribe's credo ("beats, rhymes & grime"), with a hefty dose of weed and some potential violence thrown in for good measure. Noted underground producers, including Evil Dee, Mr. Walt, and the Alkaholiks' very own E-Swift, help give form to the album's snaky vibe, which progresses under palpable clouds of blunt smoke. Ruc and Roc's lyrics are not overly complex, centering on cipher battles ("Clan's, Posse's, Crew's & Clik's"), turf wars ("Grate Unknown"), and an amusingly wack attempt at a booty call ("Getting' Ass, Getting' Ass"). The criminally underrated Vinia Mojica, also heard gracing Common's hipster classic, Like Water for Chocolate gets some run here, singing the hook on "Therapy." --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews:

Part III Of The Boot Camp/Bucktown Series (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars).......2007-07-17

Are Heltah Skeltah the best rappers in the BCC? Maybe. Consisting of Rock and Ruck (aka Sean Price), the come out with their debut "Nocturnal", and believe me, they come on point too. There are many parts on this album that shows why the BCC is very consistant. The album is full of dark production, mostly done by done by The Beatminerz and Buckshot, which is normal if you've heard Enta da Stage and Dah Shinin'.

The duo, Ruck and Rock, never slips on the rhymes either (even though I believe that Ruck is a little better than Rock). "Therepy" is a dope track that features singer Vinia Mojica. "Sean Price" featuring Illa Noyz and "Leflaur Leflah Eshoshka" showcase the duo with excellent guest appearances. The latter track features the Origonoo Gun Clappaz (combining with them they are known as The Fab 5). "Clans, Crews..." is funny track about people bringing their crews and thinking they're hard. The album's closer track "Operation Lock Down" is another one of my favorites, with a dark beat by Alkholik's member E-Swift. As the next track closes off the album with Ruck and Rock talking to a fan on how hip hop is changing (thats what the bonus track is).

They're aren't too many bad parts on this album. The first three or four tracks of the album is unbalanced, but it quickly picks up after that. Also, like the editoral reviewer, I thought the Rock and Vinia Mojica booty call skit (Gettin A** Gettin A**) went nowhere.

Nocturnal is a dope album from the BCC. Albums like this reminds why '96 was such a good year in hip hop. Especially when hip hop was changing into the bling era, this album was probably slept on. This is one of those albums you can play all the way through with out skipping a lot of tracks, if any. Fans of BCC will enjoy this as well. Peace.


Lyrics: A
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: A
Musical Vibes: A

Top 5 Tracks:
1. Operation Lock Down
2. Therepy (featuring Vinia Mojica)
3. Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka (featuring O.G.C.)
4. Sean Price (featuring Illa Noyz)
5. Clans, Posses, Crews, & Cliks

Honorable Mention Track:
1. Crate Unknown

BCC Classic.......2005-12-08

What up! Its time to take you back to the 96 where people was wearing fatigues and Tims, does it get any better than underground East Coast in the Mid 90's? This Cd is one of my favorites, a must buy, so let the Madness Begin and get this album!

Operation Lock Down.......2005-10-17

I copped this album on cassette tape back in the day when it initially dropped, and basically played the tape until it wore out. Having recently purchased the cd to download onto my iPod I find myself listening to it everyday. I appreciate this album in 2005 more than I did when it was first released because no one raps like Ruck and Rock anymore. This cd is a reminder of how potent hip-hop was back in the 90's when it was all about beats & rhymes. MC's were judged upon lyrical skills, not extravagant lifestyles. Although Heltah Skeltah never gained popular acclaim across the country, they were undoubtedly one of the best duos of their time. They deliver clever lyrics in a manner that is best described as vocal gymnastics. Although they basically rap about common street themes, their unique method of delivery sets them worlds apart from current tag-teams. The beats are solid, and the skits add to the album instead of becoming worn after the first listen. If you're into what is commonly referred to as "street rap" or "real hip-hop" then you need to cop this disc before it runs out of circulation. Classic material.

MASTERFUL DEBUT.......2005-10-11

I started out listening to Heltah Skeltah with their second installment, 'Magnum Force'. For someone who hadn't been exposed to 'Nocturnal' beforehand, 'MF' sounded really good, and while it still does, it doesn't measure up to the street-wise sensibilities found in the first album. Having gone back and purchased this, I now understand what some people meant back in '98 meant when they said 'MF' sounded "cleaner" and less grimier than 'Nocturnal'.

Actually, the entire soundscape for 'Nocturnal' is rightfully implied in the album title: very stark, dreary, eerie, dark, and reminds me of the entire BCC in the studio with a huge buddah smoke session going on. I agree with one of the other reviewers who said that Ruck and Rock both sound just blunted while trading verses.

'Nocturnal' is straight hip hop: there's no socio-political activism, no "Jesus Walks", no mother/daughter dedications -- Just straight up grimy, street, "hoodies and Timbs" hip hop, which means 'beats and rhymes'. Period. Da' Beatminerz provided a lot of production on here, which explains a lot of the dark, eerie musical backdrops the emcees drop lyrics over.

Former Decepticons (an older NY street gang), Ruck and Rock are some pretty pissed off mofos. In fact at times, you can almost feel Rock, with his commanding vocal delivery, being up in your face about to pound your ass and beat the living crap out of you -- I know I felt it. You'll love it: Ruck's straight loco delivery and mesmerizing skills, Rock's towering demeanor, deathly sharp verbal acrobatics, and that commanding presence largely implemented by his deep baritone which carries his wordplay.

If you dig the street-wise Rasta crew BCC, you'll love these two pissed off, angry as hell "naughty" dreads. (Speaking of which, does anyone know what the heck 'Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka' means?!? LOL!) Purchase this now. And as soon as you pop it in, without further ado, Ruck and Rock'll proceed to pound your ass with "Letha Brainz Blo". Peace!

ruck and rock.......2005-09-26

If you dont have this album, i don't think hip-hop is the music you sould be listening to, go out and get it right now. I give it 6 out of 5 stars. the lyrics are quality and the beats get you pumped up, at the same time they are smooth, so you could relax to them. why am i still writing, order this on amazon or get outside your house and actually cop an album for once instead of down loading it!!!!!!

Average customer rating: very good power metal What happened Nocturnal Rites?? rehashing the same formula, with even less energy Another amazing work! The greatest power metal record ever? (hear me out)

New World Messiah Nocturnal Rites Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Sweden | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Shadowland Afterlife The Sacred Talisman Grand Illusion Tales of Mystery and Imagination ASIN: B0001MDQ1W Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. New World Messiah
2. Against the World
3. Avalon
4. Awakening
5. Egyptica
6. Break Away
7. End of Days
8. Flame Will Never Die
9. One Nation
10. Nightmare

Customer Reviews:

very good power metal.......2005-11-02

Nocturnal Rites delivers awesome power metal in the vein of HammerFall, Edguy, Rhapsody, Symphony X, and Iced Earth. I felt that there was sort of a Christian perspective in their lyrics. buy this if you're into the above bands, or if you're a metalhead that likes all types of metal.

What happened Nocturnal Rites??.......2005-03-09

First off, let me say that both "Afterlife" and "Shadowland" blow the new CD "New World Messiah" away. I was eagerly anticipating the new release and now am very disappointed. The great thing about both "Afterlife" and "Shadowland" was the heavier sound and less on the keyboards. With "New World Messiah", the keyboards are back and the guitars are much less heavy. I, like the reviewer from Mass., kept looking for the killer song to come and one never came. Don't get me wrong, it's an okay CD. But the atmospheric sound gets repetitive and annoying quite quickly. The singer's voice is the best part of the CD. He sounds great.

Unfortunately, this record sounds over-polished and over-produced. I had liked the direction that the band had headed in after "The Sacred Talisman". I hope they go back and record something more agressive and heavy on the next record. There were no "fast-forward" tracks on "Afterlife" or "Shadowland" but I found myself skipping through most of "New World Messiah".

Best songs are probably "New World Messiah", "Against The World" and "Awakening". The rest is mostly crap unfortunately.

rehashing the same formula, with even less energy.......2005-03-01

Well, at the risk of being totally hated, I'm going to offer my thoughts on New World Messiah...

Personally, I gave this CD a 3, and if it wasn't for the band having an awesome singer and quality sound, I'd give it less. I'm a fan of their "Afterlife" CD a lot, and like most of "Shadowland" as well, but with this CD, I think their time has run out. What happened here?

Okay...it's not like a hate it, but once the first track is done with, I'm left yearning for something I can enjoy, but it's just not there. "New World Messiah" (the song) is a good opener. No problems but it's nothing we haven't heard before from this band. But, the comes "Against the World," and I'm left saying "damn, I hope there's something good coming soon, because I'm getting worried." Nocturnal Rites is really sounding sing-songy and relying too much on their patented background singing-infused chorus lines. The guitar solo is just boring...I may be no guitar virtuoso, but I think I could at least think of a more interesting melody here.

"Avalon" comes on and I'm like, "Okay, I don't like this song, but it's actually a good one." So, not too bad yet... But, for some reason "Avalon" makes me feel like listening to Edenbridge, because the chorus feels so bombastic I can't help but wishing I was belting out "The Undiscovered Land" atop of uptempo power metal instead of atmospheric metal. Nothing against Edenbridge, but Nocturnal Rites used to be power metal with a touch of tension, anger, and inspiration in the hooks...what's this? This just doesn't have the same excitement to it. It feels like the band's swansong more than a band in the middle of their peak as musicians.

From here though, I'm going to have a tough time liking much else..."Awakening" has an interesting chorus with it's melodic progression, but that irritating effects-ridden solo just kills it for me. "Egyptica" feels like the band needed a "concept" for a song, and just went all out with this Egypt flavor. Yeah, it's got that Egyptian sound, but the guitarwork really isn't memorable, just different from power metal. "Break Away" is a filler song that is tolerable but I felt like I'd heard it before even though the song was only 90 seconds through...

I know some people really dig power metal ballads... I am hard to win over with them, however. A ballad to me is not an excuse to dump good guitar riffing and replace it with more vocals. "The Flame Will Never Die" is just what this feels like to me. Totally formulaic, even for power metal. Not a good riff in the song, just chunky, repetitive background noise to give all the attention to the vocals.

"One Nation" is good I'd say, but still not a hit. "Nightmare" is just Nocturnal Rites playing with their own sound... you know what's going to happen before the guys play it, but at least there is some descent soloing going on here.

What happened to my sound on "Afterlife"? These guys were one of the bands that made me say "damn, power metal really kicks ass! what a band to listen to while driving!" "Shadowland" had that great song "Birth of Chaos" so I was still hopeful, but ... alas, I'm lost here. My only saving grace is that I haven't heard anything before 2000 from them, so at least I can check out "new" old material at some point and regain some respect for this band.

I'm sorry if this is offensive to anyone... Nocturnal Rites just seems like a band going through the motions, playing off their past successes and thinking that as long as they use the same sound and production, no one will notice... just my thoughts, though...

Another amazing work!.......2004-12-16

Nocturnal Rites, both old and new, produces quality work and this album is no exception. It has a progressive tone, getting darker as it goes on. All the songs are well done, and original, none of the same old stuff repeated through the album. A great listen!

My one complaint, like many other Power/Fantasy metal albums: It's too short! =) Music this good shouldn't stop!

The greatest power metal record ever? (hear me out).......2004-12-01

I don't know if I can make such a bold statement, but it is definitely my #1 favorite release for 2004, and certainly ONE of the best Power Metal recordings ever. This effort is pretty much flawless, the production is crushing, guitar work is stellar (as always with N.R.) vocals are even better (and more varied) than their last two CDs, and the bass/drums lay a perfect foundation, locking in with each other and hitting insanely hard... (this CD is LOUD!)
Ever since these guys layed off the "medieval" topics, their records have been greatly improving. I'm not saying "Sacred Talisman" was not good, it's just that the last three are amazing, "New World Messiah" being the best (in my opinion...) The vocals do not get too shrill, which is a constant complaint for people just getting into Power Metal. Jonny's voice is agressive yet melodic, keeping it true to old-school metal. The leads are incredible, they fit in perfect with the song, never coming across as obnoxious... Highly recommended.

Average customer rating: An Avant-Garde Must Get Crumb in poetic and eerilie beautiful mood Exceptional Just Listen What is the Opposite of Music? Listen to this and find out!

Crumb: Ancient Voices Of Children Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by George Crumb | Crumb, George | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Black Angels George Crumb: Songs, Drones, and Refrains of Death American String Quartets, 1950-1970 Complete Crumb Edition, Vol. 6 - Echoes of Time and the River, Gnomic Variations, Four Nocturnes, Lux Aeterna The Ligeti Project IV: Hamburg Concerto (Horn Concerto) / Double Concerto / Ramifications / Requiem ASIN: B000005IY6 Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Ancient Voices Of Children: El Nino Busca Su Voz
2. Ancient Voices Of Children: Dances Of The Ancient Earth
3. Ancient Voices Of Children: Me He Perdido Muchas Veces Por El Mar
4. Ancient Voices Of Children: De Done Vienes, Amor, Mi Nino? (Dance Of The Sacred Life Cycle)
5. Ancient Voices Of Children: Ghost Dance
6. Ancient Voices Of Children: Se Ha Llenado De Luces Mi Corazon De Seda
7. Music For A Summer Evening: Nocturnal Sounds (The Awakening)
8. Music For A Summer Evening: Wanderer-Fantasy
9. Music For A Summer Evening: The Advent
10. Music For A Summer Evening: Myth
11. Music For A Summer Evening: Music Of The Starry Night

Amazon.com

One of the most important and magical song cycles in contemporary music, Ancient Voices of Children, is the setting of a series of haunting texts by the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca for mezzo-soprano, boy soprano, and chamber orchestra. The piece made a huge impression on audiences at its initial performances. Indeed, this recording became something of a cult phenomenon, much like the Górecki Third Symphony today; and if you weren't around for the initial discovery, now's your chance. Music for a Summer Evening uses essentially the same forces as Bartók's Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, and creates an evocative, glittering nightscape. Great stuff.--David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

An Avant-Garde Must Get.......2003-05-07

I remember a time when I was at a flea market and was looking through some vinyl records (possibly about the time before I got my first CD player). One particular record got my attention. The cover sort of resembles a newspaper article with a picture insert of a nebula. What got my attention were "Makrokosmos" and that it was a Nonesuch record. I've heard a few Nonesuch records and notice how different the music tends to be. So I thought I buy it for $1 (if I recall correctly). When I listened to it at home, I knew I made a good choice. It had the strange 20th century music - rather atonal. It's a good thing the vinyl record was in good shape, especially when it came to the very quiet parts. I have that record today, still in good shape.

About a few years after buying the vinyl record, I was looking through some CDs in a store (after I got my first CD player). I've found the Nonesuch CD that had "Ancient Voices of Children" AND "Music for a Summer Evening (Makrokosmos III)." I didn't buy it because I wanted to get it on sale. Well, time passed. One day, I saw one up for bid on eBay. I think I was the only bidder on it. The jewel case may have a few scratches (which I wouldn't worry about) but the CD itself was like new.

I'm glad that I got it on CD. I could listen to the music without any clicks or pops you would hear from a vinyl LP (especially since the music gets very quiet at times). Although you wouldn't get the "warm analog sound" you get from the vinyl. Nevertheless, it does sound very good considering that it's AAD. Whoever likes avant-garde music may want to get this.

One thing I want to let you know. Whoever did the tracking on the CD must've misjudged about the beginnings of "Myth" and "Music of the Starry Night." "Myth" begins at index 8:02 on track 9. Tracks 10 and 11 are the last movement, "Music of the Starry Night." Take note of that when listening to this CD.

Crumb in poetic and eerilie beautiful mood.......2002-06-17

Those who know US composer George Crumb mainly from the terrifying musings of 'Black Angels' (made semi-famous by the Kronos Quartet) will probably be surprised by the haunting beauty of 'Ancient Voices'. Based on texts from Lorca, the rich but sparing instrumentation is complemented by evocative, floating soprano - sometimes sung into the piano to create an eerie, mystical ambient. My first exposure was at London's Roundhouse in 1976, where even the background rumbling of trains couldn't sublimate the extraordinary lure of Crumb's sound world. Truly gorgeous and thoughtfully composed.

Exceptional.......2002-06-15

This disc is flawless. The caliber of music making is extremely high, and the pieces themselves are among Crumb's absolute finest.

Music for a Summer Evening is, perhaps, the lesser signifigant work of the two presented here. Even so, it is an astounding presentation of of Crumb's effective use of extended tequniques, and the ability of his atmospheric writing to stir up strong emotions. Here, Crumb has significantly built on the two pianos/percussion format that Bartok made famous in his Sonata.

Ancient Voices of Children is an important song cycle in the post-WWII repertoire. His extended singing tecniques are used to great effect, and the haunting, mystical effects that he cojours within the limited instrumentation are amazing.

Crumb is one a handfull of composers that can write atmospheric music so well, and pull off these avant-garde tecniques so usefully. If you do not know his music, start with this disc; it's breathtaking.

Just Listen.......2002-06-08

I just recently reaquainted myself with this work after about thirty years. Ancient voice of Children retains all of the mystery and magic that I heard when I first encountered the piece at the age of 11. The work resembles not so much a conventional piece of music as a mystic ceremony. Set to fragments from the poetry of Frederico Garcia Lorca, the music captures the magical nature of the poet's verse. The unusual instrumental effects are haunting. Amoung my favorite is the quotation from Bist Du Bei Mir played on a toy piano as a haunting elegy for a dead child. The work builds in it's last section to a shattering climax.

The perfomance is quintessential. Jan DeGaetani was marvelous in this style of music and is sorely missed as a performer. The ensemble is spirited and very precise. The only thing that you miss on this CD is the visual choreography of a live performance, which is hypnotizing.

Macrocosmos III was a new piece to me and is every bit as haunting as other Crumb music. The ending is luminous...en eternal spinning out of music in the Lydian scale.

Be aware, this is avant garde music, though I feel it is quite assessible to those who listen without preconceptions. It is certainly more assessible than Elliot Carter or Boulez. It is not Part or Gorecki...but then not everything has to be. For me, this is not about style but about substance. Crumb moves me every bit as much as more assessible composers. You just have to listen with different ears, that's all.

What is the Opposite of Music? Listen to this and find out!.......2001-11-02

Here I am, the skeleton at the feast of 5* reviews proving again the old adage that "One man's meat is another man's poison". I hardly believe that even a small percentage of people (let's leave aside Professors of Avant-Garde Music for the time being) would be able to listen to, let alone enjoy, more than a few minutes of this music (I use that term in it's very loosest definition). It is ridiculous, therefore, that this should have a preponderance of 5* reviews. Consequently I believe that I am doing a service by standing up and pointing out "bad" music just as I do in applauding "good" music.

I came at this CD - which I bought thanks to some of the aforementioned 5* which I was foolish enough to believe - with the expectation that it would be modern, avant-garde and probably rather ineffable initially. I am prepared for this, believing that often the best music is not instantly grasped and needs careful auditioning. When I listened to it, however, I found that my expectations were not nearly extreme enough. This is music trying so hard to establish its originality that it appears to have progressed well beyond my definition of what music actually is. It is music as art, as a statement and not music to listen to - think about this a little! Hence my opening line - this is the opposite of music.

Instead, this production seems to be comprised of irrelevant and inconsequential noises, none of them musical. To save you the money, and more importantly the time, I will precis this CD for you:

A womans shriek followed by about 20 seconds of silence.
A sound rather like a large rodent being let loose inside a piano.
Some blocks of wood being banged together.
More shrieking.
More silence.
A voice making a strange sound as if copying a phone ringing.
More silence.
More wood being banged together.
More silence

Etcetera, etcetera, ad nauseam

At some point in this avant-garde nonsense somebody is going to blow the whistle and irreverently point out that the "Emperors New Clothes" do not actually exist. In the service of music, as opposed to "art", I am prepared to do the pointing! This production is nothing more that a deeply unmusical joke against those pseudo-intellectuals who completely miss the concepts of humanity and accessibility in music. "Composers" who write this stuff do so as to hide their lack of musical creativity behind an intellectual argument. Don't believe the hype, leave this one on the shelf!

For those aesthetes and enthusiasts who are intent on heading down a progressive route of "classical" music which yet retains any humanity and sympathy, Part and Gorecki appear to have been able to create music of originality and humanity, proving that it can be done.

Leave this production to those pseuds more interested in wallowing in their own misconceived esoteric intellectualism than in actually enjoying music.

Average customer rating: 5 star review Shadowland!! Not better than Afterlife my a**!!! Very little improvement from Afterlife Shadowland is weak!

Shadowland Nocturnal Rites Manufacturer: Century Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Afterlife New World Messiah The Sacred Talisman Tales of Mystery and Imagination Grand Illusion ASIN: B00006IJ49 Release Date: 2002-09-03

Tracks:

1. Eyes Of The Dead
2. Shadowland
3. Invincible
4. Revelation
5. Never Die
6. Underworld
7. Vengance
8. Faceless God
9. Birth Of Chaos
10. The Watcher

Album Description

This is the bands fifth release overall and fourth for Century Media. Features colorful, stunning cover art courtesy of Russian artist Leo Hao, with classic metal feel reminiscent of Judas Priest, Helloween and Iron Maiden. 10 tracks. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

5 star review.......2006-04-15

This album deserves 5 stars, because of the excellent, well crafted songs. Fans of both classic metal (Iron Maiden, Manowar) and power metal (Edguy, Rhapsody) will enjoy this

Shadowland!!.......2006-04-15

I like Nocturnal Rites. They are a power metal band with lots of Symphonic touches. This album is really good, with stand out songs such as Birth Of Chaos, Vengence and Eyes of the Dead. Recommended to fans of Nightwish, Helloween, Stratovarius, Edguy etc

Not better than Afterlife my a**!!!.......2003-10-12

First of all I'm a die hard power metal fan,and I'd like to say that Nocturnal Rites has never! ever! written a bad song,EVER!unlike the over rated Symphony X.People will tell you Symphony X,and sometimes Dreamtheater, are the best,and to throw away you'r Power metal album's.And for the love of God don't, I'm here to tell you,if you like boring,slow,Ultra progressive,overly Dramatic,put you to sleep music,while at the same time giving you only about two fast song's, A.K.A the two token Power metal song's, on a 13 song album,(I'm speaking of course about the New Mythology suite by Symphony X),and just about anything from Dreamtheater.By all mean's don't listen to Power metal,you might actually stay awake.And no though's slow jazzy beat's, don't impress me, at all.But I will recommend Adagio- The sanctus Ignis Album, it actually has a little speed to it.Not to mention to me sound's better than anything Symphony X has came up with as a band.Now that I've said my piece about that why don't the Symphony X fan's tell the truth about why they don't like this album.It's really because the new singer sing's high, and that's really probably the only reason they don't like the new Nocturnal Rites.So cut the B.S.Now as for me I like this singer,and the old singer,they are both AMAZING.This group has a great solid song structure's,they're not all that fast, but they won't put you to sleep either.They're a guitar driven band,with a drummer that is capable of playing fast Power metal stuff if he had to.And if you don't believe me listen to the song Vengence off this album Shadowland. Although I also love the album Afterlife, along with every song on it.I still like this album Shadowland just a little bit more,but not by much.I like Johnny Linquist's vocal's better on this album,it just sound's more natural,and the song's are less morbid too,the other album kind of remind's me of the band Nevermore,which isn't bad, but I think after doing the more Epic and Fantasy style in the past,that they wanted to go with a more Dark and Industrial style on Afterlife.And Shadowland is a little of both.I think the Epic and fantasy style fan's might prove more loyal in the long run.but who know's.I still couldn't give either album less than a five.Heak, even their slow song's like the song Invincible, are AMAZING!!!And I think their giutar solo's are great also,they're not short at all, unless you like them so long you forget what song you're listening to.I don't think they're any shorter than Stratovarious's or Sonata Arctica's,in some way's they're longer just because they don't use their keyboardist as much...Well anyway's, I highly recommend this band to fan's of flat out good music...Whether it be Power metal,plain old traditional metal like the band O.Z.,Epic Fantasy Metal,Speed Hardcore, or all of the above...BUY THIS ALBUM,,,YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!!Unless ofcoarse you have something against high pitch vocal's.I used to,but I'm proud to say that unless you sound off key, it doesn't bother me anymore....

Very little improvement from Afterlife.......2003-02-12

Afterlife was the album that got me into NR in the first place when it came out. I heard Sinner's Cross on a sampler and decided to buy the album. I thought it was pretty good and then I heard In a Time of Blood and Fire, and Tales of Mystery and Imagination and was really impressed. Shadowland goes a little bit more in the direction of their old stuff, with more melodies and solos. You still don't get that rush that you should get from power metal though. Invincible and Underworld are very catchy but this album isnt enough to turn me into a die-hard NR fan. Helloween and Stormwitch are the masters of the genre.

Shadowland is weak!.......2002-10-26

I've heard good things about this disc,but it came off weak and uninspired to me. Not too mention I don't care for the vocalist,lack of intersting time changes,and the guitar solos interludes are just too damn short. If you want kick-ass power/prog get Wuthering Heights' To Travel Evermore or Symphony X's The Odyssey. These two bands have REAL metal chops!

Average customer rating: Great power metal!!! one of the few power metal bands i like "Rites of Power & Passion"

Grand Illusion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Afterlife Shadowland New World Messiah The 8th Sin Tales of Mystery and Imagination ASIN: B000APR54E Release Date: 2005-10-18

Customer Reviews:

Great power metal!!!.......2006-01-26

Very catchy, ambitious and intelligent lyrics. This guys are awesome, with tight musicianship and perfect vocals. My version is without de DVD, and i'm a little dissapointed about that, just for this. Recommended if you like Gamma Ray and Primal Fear.

one of the few power metal bands i like.......2005-12-05

Just the right amount of heaviness, riffs, and catchiness. I bought this and was disappointed that it didn't have the bonus DVD, so take the other reviewer's advice and find the one with the bonus DVD.

"Rites of Power & Passion".......2005-11-14

This is one of the Best Melodic Power Metal CD's i've ever heard! These Guy's have really developed a formula for writing "Sing-a-Long" Chorus'es! Not a weak song here. My only complaint is i would have liked to hear more changes of tempo, like their older CD's. Most of the songs are very close to that same tempo. I do strongly recomend finding the "Import" version from Century Media. It comes with a "Bonus" DVD(All-region!) that has the last 4 Videos, + the obligitory "in the the Recording Studio footage. But the Icing on the Cake is the Behind-the-scenes footage from the "Demon's of the Opera Tour" they did with the Full Orchestra! I hope some day they release a CD or DVD of that performance cause it sounded AMAZING! "How do you make Power Metal even MORE powerful?" you add an Orchestra! Check The End Records for the DVD version, if Amazon doesn't pick it up, thats where i found it.

Average customer rating: A Soul That (Sometimes) Wails in Darkness

Music of Hikari Oe, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Denon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Lullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music of Hikari Oe, Vol. 1 ASIN: B0000034XR Release Date: 1995-03-28

Tracks:

1. Snow
2. Grief No. 3
3. Dream
4. June Lullaby
5. Minuet For Children
6. Baroque Waltz
7. Summer Holidays
8. Merry Waltz
9. Siciliano In E Minor
10. Adagio In D Minor
11. Salzburg
12. Greif No. 2
13. Wistful Adagio
14. Nocturnal Capriccio
15. Andante Cantabile
16. Sontina In C Major: I - Allegro
17. Sonatina In C Major: II - Adagio
18. Sonatina In C Major: III - Allegro con brio
19. May The Plane Not Fall
20. Nocturne No. 2
21. Requiem For Mrs I.
22. August Capriccio

Customer Reviews:

A Soul That (Sometimes) Wails in Darkness.......2003-07-23

In his liner notes, Kenzaburo Oe describes his son's music as that of "a soul of wailing in darkness." This description fits "Grief No. 3," "Grief No. 2," and "Requiem for Mrs. I," as well as a few others, but most of the selections have a kind of quiet joy in them that refreshes the soul. I happen to enjoy classical music very much, especially Mozart and Bach, but the appeal of Hikari Oe's music is universal. I would recommend it to anyone who finds solace in music.

Dance Music:

1. Old School Classics
2. On a Mission [Explicit Lyrics]
3. On the Run [Explicit Lyrics]
4. Once Again It's On
5. Paper Chase [Explicit Lyrics]
6. Party Time
7. Phat Beach [Soundtrack]
8. Rap: 10 Years of Gold
9. Rap from Brazil
10. Revelations: The Beginning of the End

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

Sing!

Israel Piano Trio

Gainsbourg Percussions [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Chicken Fried Country

Du Bist in Mein Herz Verknallt [Import]

I Surrender [CD-single] [Import]

Hathehe Laylati [Import]

Heaven Help the Fool

In the Key of D

Rachmaninoff Conducts Rachmaninoff

Getting Slim...The Pleasure of (subliminal)

Full Moon Fever

El Ausente

I Am Free Worship Collection

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