Concepts [Explicit Lyrics]

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Malice is considered reminiscent of Eminem, with his comedic and serious topics of his raps. He can rap with versatility: quick like Twista, melodic like Bone Thugs or just straight up like Jay-Z. Malice has phenomenal stage presence and is just as comfortable performing in front of a giant crowd as he is freestyling at a party. What helps set Malice apart from many rappers is that each song has a unique concept and each song is a story itself.

Concepts,Malice,Apartment 3/DNA Entertainment,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating: Healing music Tranquil harp for babies Soothing the Mind My Heartfelt Review for "The Tranquil Harp" Not sure I agree with the across the board 5 stars

The Tranquil Harp: Improvisations for Relaxation, Meditation, Integration Paul Baker Manufacturer: Vocal Integration Concepts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music | Ambient | Celtic | Environmental | General | International | Jazz | Meditation Music | Piano | World Dance Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Ladder of the Soul - Improvisations for Relaxation, Meditation, & Integration Healing from the harp The Healer's Way: soothing music for those in pain, Vol. I Music for Solo Harp The Harmonious Harp ASIN: B00002CFAR Release Date: 1999-09-19

Tracks:

1. Ruby
2. Carnelian
3. Citrine
4. Aventurine
5. Azurite
6. Amethyst
7. Quartz
8. Synthesis

Album Description

The Tranquil Harp consists of eight Celtic harp improvisations for relaxation, meditation and integration. The music was improvised, and recorded live in a concert hall without any added reverb or effects. Each track is in a different key, correlating with the frequencies of color and the energetic centers of the body. The pure harmonically rich harp sounds played at a slow regular pulse encourage alpha wave activity in the brain, resulting in greater relaxation, clarity, focus and concentration. Practical exercises are suggested for each improvisation to assist in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual integration. These improvisations were created on a Dusty Strings FH-36B Celtic harp made in Seattle, Washington.

Customer Reviews:

Healing music.......2007-02-22

Whether lying in bed and reading, driving my car in stressful moments, or just relaxing, the Tranquil Harp provides a wall of wonderful sound that can soothe and center me. Paul Baker has a tender touch, and his improvisational style is beyond compare.

Tranquil harp for babies.......2006-03-21

Paul Baker's improvisations are inspired and beautiful. We use his recordings with high-risk premature babies at the local hospital, with outstanding results. The babies are soothed by the stabilizing tone and rhythms, relaxing their heartrates and improving their overall condition. I have started giving this recording to new parents as a baby gift. I use it myself on stressful days. Thank you Paul!

Soothing the Mind.......2006-03-20

I love this CD and the "Ladder of the Soul". Beautiful composition. What a way to escape.

My Heartfelt Review for "The Tranquil Harp".......2004-05-23

I am continually amazed by the healing power of music. Especially harp music. As those who know me know, my healing from a debilitating stroke came about in large part due to the improvisational healing harp of one man: Paul Baker.

Mr. Baker is such a talented person. He could have chosen to record albums using his vast knowledge and technique on the large and impressive concert harp, piano, or organ. However, for posterity, he chose to record improvisations for healing on the smaller and more personal celtic harp.

How does one capture the essence of such music in words? His two albums, "The Tranquil Harp" and "The Ladder of the Soul" are groundbreaking in their simplicity and breadth. And each one has its own unique place in my life.

"The Tranquil Harp" helped me most in my physical healing. Its music is very basic, simple, and gentle. It has brought, and continues to bring, growth and strength to every part of my physical being. To play it is to bathe in regeneration and light.

"The Ladder of the Soul" continues this healing on the emotional and spiritual planes. It connects our essence to the divine in such a way that we emerge purer and more aware of our true being and purpose in this life. This is real health. Divine health. What a gift to be brought to us by one man. This album is so aptly named as it proves that the harp truly is "the ladder between earth and heaven," connecting us to the divine safely and lovingly.

Thank you, Mr. Baker, for sharing yourself in such a way that allows all of us to unfold in ourselves and in the world with true happiness and peace.

Not sure I agree with the across the board 5 stars.......2004-05-12

I have several meditation CDs including some other ones that use harp music. I found this CD to be uninspired. The music is soothing in a boring way. It certainly is not my favorite. I personally like the 4 CD Global Meditation series put out by the Rainforest Alliance the best.

Average customer rating: Good CD for kids Excellent resource Great for preschool teachers.

Rhythms on Parade Manufacturer: Hap-Pal Music/Newsound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Children's Educational | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: So Big - Activity Songs For Little Ones Learning Basic Skills Through Music Vol. 1 Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist Getting to know Myself Can a Cherry Pie Wave Goodbye? ASIN: B00000I3YS Release Date: 1995-10-01

Tracks:

1. Rhythms on Parade
2. The Mice Go Marching
3. Woodpecker
4. Roller Coaster
5. Jingle Bell Bees
6. Mother Goose Has Rhythmical Rhymes
7. Kris Kringle's Jingle Bell Band
8. Switch on the Music
9. Five
10. Tap Your Sticks
11. Sounds Around the World
12. Bean Bag Shake
13. Homemade Band
14. Choose an Instrument
15. Country Classics Stop and Start
16. Spreading Rhythm
17. Stuff it in the Closet
18. Slow and Fast
19. Walking Notes
20. Play and Rest
21. Old Mac Donald's Band
22. I'm a Little Wood Block
23. Stick Dance
24. Choose and Instrument - Instrumental

Amazon.com

Rhythms on Parade, a revised and expanded version of an earlier album, is one of Palmer's most inspired collections. Catchy tunes encourage kids to sing, play, and march along, while Palmer skillfully uses pitch, tempo, and rhythm to reinforce his lyrics. In "Roller Coaster," for instance, tempo and pitch vary to conjure an image of a roller coaster slowly climbing a hill and then rushing down the other side. Palmer sounds comfortable using a wide variety of sounds (including a children's chorus, percussion, keyboards, strings, and woodwinds) in a number of styles (ballads, jitterbugs, and country, among others), which should delight most any child. Rhythms on Parade is an easily accessible study of rhythm that will leave both parent and child humming long after the music stops. --Tami Horiuchi

Album Description

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Customer Reviews:

Good CD for kids.......2007-06-14

This CD is lots of fun and has plenty of movement activities that are explained in the CD insert. My kindergarten students have enjoyed it as has my 3 year old at home. Hap Palmer's voice is soothing for kids and not annoying to adults.

Excellent resource.......2007-03-11

This CD is an excellent musical resource for the preschool classroom. I have used it for years with my Nursery 3-4 children. It gives a variety of musical themes. Everyone loves to "Stuff it in the Closet"

Great for preschool teachers........1999-05-07

I have used this CD for a couple of years with my preschoolers and they all respond positively to it. It is all I need to teach rhythm instruments to my students. I highly recommend it.

Average customer rating: Centering and healing Time for Ladder of the Soul #2 beautiful music, beautifully played My Heartfelt Review for "The Ladder of the Soul" The Most Beautiful Music

The Ladder of the Soul - Improvisations for Relaxation, Meditation, & Integration Paul Baker Manufacturer: Vocal Integration Concepts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Tranquil Harp: Improvisations for Relaxation, Meditation, Integration The Healer's Way: soothing music for those in pain, Vol. I Healing from the harp The Healers Way: Calming Music For Anxiety Vol. II Harp Of The Healing Light ASIN: B00005MCVL Release Date: 2001-06-15

Tracks:

1. Awakening
2. Acceptance
3. Understanding
4. Compassion
5. Forgiveness
6. Loving
7. Grace
8. Transcendence

Album Description

Peaceful relaxation and meditation music performed on the Celtic harp by master harpist Paul Baker. Following in the tradition of “The Tranquil Harp”, “The Ladder of the Soul” presents eight improvisations in keys corresponding to the energy centers of the body. The improvisations are designed to ground your body, open and tune your mind, balance your emotions and soothe your spirit. The pure and ancient sound of the harp, sometimes called “the ladder between earth and heaven”, is ideal for relaxation, meditation and integration. Each track is provided with a suggested meditation.

Customer Reviews:

Centering and healing.......2007-02-22

This healing music can be used with babies, little children, and testy adults! Paul Baker's unique inovative style provides wonderful, soothing sounds that can be used for meditation or to create a quiet space.

Time for Ladder of the Soul #2.......2006-04-11

Beautiful throughout. Mr. Baker, your music is wonderful. I feel totally peaceful while stretching the morning. It' time for another masterpiece.

beautiful music, beautifully played.......2005-03-30

Lovely music, not only played with great skill by Paul Baker, but also music whose heart and sincerity of compassion shines through. Not overly simplistic like some massage music, but rather with real musical interest and beauty.

My Heartfelt Review for "The Ladder of the Soul".......2004-05-23

I am continually amazed by the healing power of music. Especially harp music. As those who know me know, my healing from a debilitating stroke came about in large part due to the improvisational healing harp of one man: Paul Baker.

Mr. Baker is such a talented person. He could have chosen to record albums using his vast knowledge and technique on the large and impressive concert harp, piano, or organ. However, for posterity, he chose to record improvisations for healing on the smaller and more personal celtic harp.

How does one capture the essence of such music in words? His two albums, "The Tranquil Harp" and "The Ladder of the Soul" are groundbreaking in their simplicity and breadth. And each one has its own unique place in my life.

"The Tranquil Harp" helped me most in my physical healing. Its music is very basic, simple, and gentle. It has brought, and continues to bring, growth and strength to every part of my physical being. To play it is to bathe in regeneration and light.

"The Ladder of the Soul" continues this healing on the emotional and spiritual planes. It connects our essence to the divine in such a way that we emerge purer and more aware of our true being and purpose in this life. This is real health. Divine health. What a gift to be brought to us by one man. This album is so aptly named as it proves that the harp truly is "the ladder between earth and heaven," connecting us to the divine safely and lovingly.

Thank you, Mr. Baker, for sharing yourself in such a way that allows all of us to unfold in ourselves and in the world with true happiness and peace.

The Most Beautiful Music.......2002-03-19

The Ladder of the Soul has become my favorite CD of all, and with good reason. I love this CD! It`s the most beautiful relaxing music I have ever listened to. If you have a stressful job or just want to unwind this is the CD for you. A cup of tea with Paul Baker is a peaceful way to end any day.

Average customer rating: Looking for "different." Look no further! disappointed These aren't your run-of-the-mill songs! Highly Awarded Early Childhood Music Pioneer Can A Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet?

Can A Jumbo Jet Sing The Alphabet? Hap Palmer Manufacturer: Hap-Pal Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Children's Educational | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Radio & CD Players | Electronics for Kids | Categories | Toys & Games Audio & Video Players | Electronics for Kids | Categories | Toys & Games Radio & CD Players | Music | Categories | Toys & Games Browse Refinements | Refinements | Toys & Games | Characters | Gender (target_audience_browse-bin) Similar Items: Can Cockatoos Count By Twos? Can a Cherry Pie Wave Goodbye? Learning Basic Skills Through Music Vol. 1 So Big - Activity Songs For Little Ones Getting to know Myself Product Features: GRADES K-2 ASIN: B00000I6UA Release Date: 1998-10-15

Tracks:

1. 'Round the World With Ways To Say Hello
2. Alphabet in Motion
3. What Could You Use?
4. Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet?
5. Shapes That Surround You
6. Jig Along Shapes
7. Everybody Dance?
8. Take Me Out to the Ball Game
9. Letters in the Blender
10. Boogie Down and Cruise
11. The Bean Bag
12. Tug-A-Tug to Twenty-Two
13. Fun With the Rhyme Time Band
14. Action Fraction
15. Motion Memory Good-Bye Game
16. Good-Bye My Friends

Product Description

This lively mix of musical styles and original lyrics teach a variety of concepts from initial consonant sounds and word blends to counting patterns and fraction awareness.A good follow-up to Hap's ever popular "Basic Skills Series"; includes complete guide with song lyrics and activities. Includes these songs: 'Round The World With Ways To Say Hello, Alphabet In Motion, What Could You Use?, Can A Jumbo Jet Sing The Alphabet?, The Shapes that Surround You, Jig Along Shapes, Everybody Dance, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, Letters In The Blender, Boogie Down And Cruise, The Bean Bag, Tug-A-Tug To Twenty-Two, Fun With The Rhyme Time Band, Action Fraction, Motion Memory Good-Bye Game, Good-Bye My Friends. By Hap Palmer.

Amazon.com

Hap Palmer is a master of entertaining and teaching children with music. Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet? overflows with fun songs that will have your child dancing along while he or she encounters themes such as vocabulary, shape recognition, problem solving, spatial awareness, numbers, and cultural diversity. Included in the liner notes is an extensive teaching guide, which lists skills and concepts, vocabulary, lyrics, suggested activities, variations, and follow-up questions for each song. These notes are a great resource for daycare or school instructors as well as parents, and, when implemented in moderation, can add another dimension to the listening experience. Palmer's original songs are diverse in style and are accompanied by strings, percussion, woodwinds, keyboard, vocalists, and even a children's chorus. --Tami Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

Looking for "different." Look no further!.......2006-01-14

I have this CD and Can a Cherry Pie wave goodbye for my 3 1/2 and 15 month old and we LOVE it. The instructions are clear and gives the children enough time to move to the action. They have learned so much and are having so much fun while learning. Sometimes, I will pause the cd to give them time to answer. We do not listen to the cd from front to back, but I select 2-4 songs to listen to a program them into the cd player so that the kids don't get bored of it. The music is great (no rock or rap that preschoolers and toddlers cannot understand), but not your average Toddler CD.
We Love the title song as it teaches early phonics and recognizing that words start with a letter. I don't turn to the CD to teach my kids everything, but use it as a supplement to my teaching.

disappointed.......2005-08-28

I was looking for music that will help my students learn the sounds of the alphabet but to my disappointment there was none included in the album. Anyway, I said it was ok cause because it teaches about other things too like shapes, letters etc. But I was just not inspired by the music. It was not as lively as I expected and it sounded like country music to me. I know the type of songs that will really get my kids excited and this is just not it.

These aren't your run-of-the-mill songs!.......2005-04-12

I am always looking for innovative Childrens Music CD's and I was excited to fall upon this real gem. As you can tell from the title, Hap Palmer has a great sense of humor and imagination. I like music CDs that don't have the same ol' kid songs that we all know and have heard again and again. Instead, I like exposing my children to a lot of fun new songs. Not only are they more interesting to listen to, but I love to see how fast their great little memories can learn these new songs. You get everything in this CD! Part of the songs are pure fun and the other part mix fun with learning.

Some of the great fun songs include the title song "Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet," "What Could a Bean Bag Be," and "The Compost Bin." His learning songs teach shapes, sound blends, and rhyming. I love "Letters in the Blender" and "Fun with The Rhyme Time Band" as well as "Jig Along Shapes" and "Action Fraction."

As you can see from reading the titles, these aren't your run-of-the-mill songs. Hap Palmer has a great talent at creating songs that are interesting to listen to and fun to dance with. This hour long CD is definitely worth it and will quickly become your family's favorite tunes! --Denise Steele-Darnell

Highly Awarded Early Childhood Music Pioneer.......2004-01-11

Hap Palmer has been honored with many awards for his music for young children. He is a pioneer of pairing movement and music, and integrating basic educational ideas into music. His music interests me as a parent.

So my family and I have made a point of listening to his music, mostly by loan through our local library. Unfortunately, we do not like his musical style or voice very much. Most of his albums are not singable or melodic. I praise Palmer for making music that is good for childen and not like most commercial "junk food" children's music products that are on the market, but we just don't like most of his songs.

"Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet" is one of the exceptions. The songs are interesting and fun to listen to. We like this CD. Plus, the messages are good for children, like most Hap Palmer albums. Thumbs up!

RECOMMENDATION: I suggest that parents start with CD's by Raffi. Then consider this CD. Hap Palmer's music is especially valuable if you use it to interact with your child, such as moving and thinking. Palmer's music is quality.

Can A Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet?.......2001-01-25

I am a volunteer storyteller for two year olds at the local library. After story time we danced to "Everybody Dance" and "The Bean Bag". The children and the parents were so excited when we finished that they broke out in cheers! I'm ordering my own copy of this CD today and so are a half dozen other parents and caregivers!

Average customer rating: An Old Friend Guilt-Free Kenton Vintage Kenton Well Done Stan Kenton Must Kenton haters should listen to this one

New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm Stan Kenton Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Orchestral Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Swing Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Instrumental Pop & Lounge | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Adventures in Jazz Cuban Fire! Portraits on Standards Kenton in Hi-Fi The Stan Kenton Story ASIN: B000005HFC Release Date: 1989-09-20

Tracks:

1. Prologue (This Is An Orchestra!)
2. Portrait Of A Count
3. Young Blood
4. Frank Seaking
5. 23 Degrees N-82 Degrees W
6. Taboo
7. Lonesome Train
8. Invention For Guitar And Trumpet
9. My Lady
10. Swing House
11. Improvisation
12. You Go To My Head

Amazon.com

Band leader/pianist Stan Kenton is known for his superheated, shouting brass sections and eccentric conceptualizations for big bands, and this 1952 recording shows why. The set opens with "Prologue (This Is an Orchestra!)," in which Kenton delivers a spoken-word explanation of the unit's purpose and introduces the members to the listener. The star-studded lineup includes Lee Konitz and Vinnie Dean on alto saxophones, Richie Kamuca and Bill Holman on tenor saxophones, Bob Gioga on baritone, five trumpets (including Maynard Ferguson), five trombones (including Frank Rosolino), and Sal Salvador on guitar. The CD reissue contains four additional tracks not on the original release. --John Swenson

Customer Reviews:

An Old Friend.......2005-02-04

Just found Kenton's New Concepts in Artistry in Rhythm after a long search. It's like renewing a friendship with an old friend. In my opinion the Prologue is a classic and the entire album is wonderful. I guess I just don't agree with those who said Kenton didn't swing. Maybe I'm one of the "cult" members (never been a cult member before!) or just maybe Stan, even many years after his death, is still so far ahead of his time (as I believe he always was) that there are many who "just don't get it."

Guilt-Free Kenton.......2004-02-09

A controversial, marginal jazz figure to some (Kenton barely rated a mention in Ken Burns' 20-hour jazz series on PBS) and a giant who attracts cult-like devotion from many others, Kenton's career from 1941 to 1979 provides plenty of musical evidence for all hypotheses about his originality and influence, not to mention the perennial question of whether he "swings." Of all his recordings, "New Concepts" is the most non-controversial and perhaps the most musical. The emphasis is on fresh, swinging mainstream jazz influenced by the innovations of Bird, Miles, and the beboppers. I can think of no other recording by Kenton, and perhaps by any other musician, that features so many great arrangers and players--from Bill Russo and Bill Holman to Maynard, Rosolino, and Lee Konitz. In fact, in the company of these cutting-edge arrangements and inventive solos, the inclusion of a "pretentious" Kenton production number--"This Is an Orchestra," narrated with great dramatic flare by Stan himself--is a welcome bonus.

The band of 1956 ("Kenton in Hi-Fi" and "Cuban Fire") proved to be Stan's most popular ensemble, but musicians and serious listeners will want to pick up the 1952 "New Concepts" album first. With this one in the collection, you might be forgiven for indulging yourself in Kenton's 44-piece Innovations Orchestra as well as the garish but bracing Wagnerian textures and brassy brilliance of the Neophonic and Mellophonium ensembles that would come later. I won't tell anyone (especially since at the moment I'm luxuriating in the sheer sonic sensuousness of the trombone choir on Stan's "Here's That Rainy Day").

Vintage Kenton Well Done.......2001-11-20

I have been looking for Prologue this is an Orchestra for quite a few years. I was excited to find such a well produced album. I have enjoyed every song on it. This takes me back to when I saw the Kenton Orchestra in 1955-6? in Detroit. This CD is all that I expected and more. Roger Curavo St. Petersburg Fl

Stan Kenton Must.......2001-10-19

This CD is an intimate portrait of one of the best bands ever. It's a "MUST" for any Stan Kenton fan. I never tire of hearing it.

Kenton haters should listen to this one.......2001-03-29

After emerging from his psuedo-symphonic fling, Kenton assembled a hardbodied, swinging (detractors take note) band of phenomenal soloists who were equal to the sometimes overtaxing arrangements. There are some astounding performances here, and those who like to say Kenton's band didn't swing should take another listen to this session. From a jazz perspective, this is probably Kenton's best and most lasting album

Average customer rating: My 7 year old learned all his states!!! Fun in Learning States and Capitals

States & Capitals Manufacturer: Twin Sisters Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Basic Concepts | Baby-3 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books General | Ages 4-8 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books General | Books on CD | Formats | Books General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rand McNally Schoolhouse U.S. States & Capitals Flashcards And Games Schoolhouse Rock! (Special 30th Anniversary Edition) Product Features: STATES & CAPITALS CD/BOOK SET ASIN: 1575832968 Release Date: 2007-01-01

Tracks:

1. Facts About the U.S.A.
2. Alabama-Georgia
3. Hawaii-Maryland
4. Massachusetts-New Jersey
5. New Mexico-South Carolina
6. South Dakota-Wyoming
7. Singing Our States (Slow)
8. Singing Our States (Fast)
9. Learning Our Capitals
10. Shout the Name of Each State!
11. Facts About the U.S.A
12. Alabama-Georgia
13. Hawaii-Maryland
14. Massachusetts-New Jersey
15. New Mexico-South Carolina
16. South Dakota-Wyoming
17. Singing Our States (Slow)
18. Singing Our States (Fast)
19. Learning Our Capitals
20. Shout the Name of Each State!

Product Description

Includes Music CD and 24-page Activity Book with lyrics, poetry and creative writing activities, capital word searches, states and capitals study guides, and melody line with chords for Singing Our States and Learning Our Capitals.

Customer Reviews:

My 7 year old learned all his states!!!.......2004-05-17

I purchased this cd through a book club and put it in our car to listen to on the way to school. In a very short time, my 7 year old learned all his states & is well on his way to learning his capitals. My 4 year old has amazed us all by picking up most of the states as well. The lyrics are set to tunes most kids would already know (such as "Yankee Doodle") so they don't have to spend time learning the music and can jump right into the lyrics (ie state names.) It's a terrific educational tool!!!

Fun in Learning States and Capitals.......2000-06-27

This book is an excellent way for children to learn their stttes and capitals. It's fun way with music and rhythem is excellent. As a teacher, I use it in my classroom with third, fourth, and fifth graders and they enjoy it and can tell you any state or capital. Geography is important in education and this is a great book to start your children off with for learning.

Average customer rating: The Holy Grail of Kenton Albums Bill Holman at his Best What a band more Kenton Kenton Swings!

Contemporary Concepts Stan Kenton Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Orchestral Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Easy Go Portraits on Standards Back to Balboa Cuban Fire! The Romantic Approach/Sophisticated Approach ASIN: B000093U3X Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

1. What's New
2. Stella By Starlight
3. I've Got You Under My Skin
4. Cherokee
5. Stompin At The Savoy
6. Yesterdays
7. Limelight
8. Sunset Tower
9. Opus In Chartreuse
10. Opus In Turquoise
11. Opus In Beige

Album Description

In 1955 with Mel Lewis on drums and Bill Holman as chief arranger, the Stan Kenton Orchestra swung harder that it ever had or would again. TO celebrate the high caliber of jazz in the band, Kenton booked a Chicago studio in July to document Holman's charts and the great solo work of Charlie Mariano, Bill Perkins, Sam Noto and Carl Fontana.

The aptly named Contemporary Concept, which also included Gerry Mulligan's Limelight is the result. Added to the original album are two more tracks from the session, Stan Kenton's Sunset Tower and Gene Roland's Opus In Chartreuse as well as two more Roland opuses. This milestone in Kenton's recording career is on CD for the first time.

Customer Reviews:

The Holy Grail of Kenton Albums.......2005-06-10

I've worn out two LPs of this classic album, and now I get to buy the CD version for my Kenton collection. Does it get any better? This is without a doubt the most swinging Kenton album of all, with the best arrangements every played by Stan's band. To own the recording of Bill Holman's arrangement of "Stompin' at the Savoy" is more than worth the price of the entire album. Throw in Holman's arrangement of "I've Got You Under My Skin" and you have, what many musicians believe, the two very best charts ever written for ANY big band! If you don't own this album you have GOT to get it. You will treasure it for the rest of your life. This album is truly the Holy Grail of Stan Kenton's Orchestra and perhaps of any big band that has ever played jazz!!!!!!

Bill Holman at his Best.......2004-05-13

At last the CD from this wonderfull 50 album. Great arrangements by my good friend Bill Holman. I met him last year and was surprised of his quality after 55 years working.He gave a splendid concert with the Metropole Orchestra.
Also Mel Lewis was in great shape with these recordings. The whole band is a beauty!

What a band.......2004-04-02

This album is a classic. When I first heard the original LP 50 years ago, the arrangements blew me away. I was just a teenager but knew Kenton was a one of a kind leader. When I heard 'Yesterdays", I knew I heard something awesome. A friend of mine who didn't like Kenton admitted that Perkins solo on this was the best he had ever heard. It still is a classic. The whole album is intriguing and it doesn't get old. Holman and Mulligan were greats then and are giants now. What awesome jazz minds they were. I'm thrilled to have this on CD, even if it is MONO. The reproduction is excellent. It's worth buying and exploring the legendary Stan Kenton.

more Kenton.......2003-09-29

KENTON FANS! If you liked this album, check out Pete Rugulo, Stephanie Nakasian and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, together on one stage!
Columbus' resident big band, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents a Kenton tribute with a different flair, with a nod to legendary vocalist June Christy, starring Stephanie Nakasian and featuring Kenton collaborator Pete Rugulo. Performances are March 24-28, 2004 at the Southern Theatre, 21 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. For more information, call 614-294-5200 or check out our website: www.columbusjazzorchestra.com. Tickets are $29-$38. You can order tickets online at ticketmaster.com.

Kenton Swings!.......2003-05-28

As Michael Sparke points out in his excellent notes to the CD reissue of Contemporary Concepts, "every Kenton orchestra swung, but not all the time, and some more than others. By common consent, the swingingest of all was the band of 1955..."

It's hard to imagine how this band couldn't swing hard. Al Porcino was leading the trumpets, the rhythm section consisted of Ralph Blaze on guitar, Max Bennett on bass, and the incomparable Mel Lewis on drums, who simply wouldn't play if the music wasn't swinging. Plus there were heavyweight swinging soloists in every section - all the saxes, including Chsrlie Mariano, Lennie Niehaus and Bill Perkins; trombonist Carl Fontana (one of the all time trombone greats); plus trumpeters Sam Noto and Stu Williamson. This was a great band, one of Kenton's finest.

But the biggest factor in the swinging success of this album was the writing of Bill Holman (6 charts) and Gerry Mulligan (1 chart). Holman was on the Kenton arranging staff in the early to mid '50's and this music represents a creative peak in his career. What Holman does with the six standards he arranged for this album is not only swinging, but exceptionally creative and memorable. These charts are now considered classics of big band arranging. Three of them, "Stella by Starlight" (featuring Mariano), "Stompin' at the Savoy", and "Yesterdays" (featuring Perkins), remained in the book for the rest of Kenton's band leading career which ended in 1978. These charts, along with "What's New" are still performed by Kenton Alumni and Tribute bands. In addition Lennie Niehaus burns through "Cherokee", taking a back seat to no one in his interpretation of this tune. "I've Got You Under My Skin" is another intriguing Holman chart which features a parade of five soloists, beginning with baritonist Don Davidson. "Limelight" is a typical Mulligan swinger, featuring the flowing trombone lines of Fontana.

The bonus tracks included on this 44 minute CD are Kenton's own "Sunset Tower" which featues Kenton's lovely saxophone scoring and powerhouse brass writing, along with a strong Fontana solo. The three "Opus's" come from Gene Roland's "Colors Suite" and feature strong, distinctive themes, along with some great brass playing and very interesting saxophone voicings. "Opus in Charteruse" became a favorite at Kenton concerts for years.

"Contemporary Concepts" is a truly magnificent and most enjoyable CD which I listened to 3 times on the day I received it and several times since then. Of course, I have had this music for years on a Creative World LP, but it is great to have it in clear, remastered sound on CD. It's not enough to say this CD is one of Kenton's best. I believe it is one of the best 10 big band jazz recordings ever made. Recommended without reservation.

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Ach Gott Und Herr, Canon
2. Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen BWV724
3. Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ BWV723
4. Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend BWV726
5. Wir Glauben All An Einen Gott, Vater BWV740
6. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich BWV737
7. Valet Will Ich Dir Geben Fantasia BWV735
8. Kleines Harmonisches Labyrinth BWV591
9. Toccata
10. Fugue
11. Toccata II
12. Fugue II
13. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Her, Fugue BWV716
14. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV717
15. Prelude
16. Fugue
17. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV715
18. Fantasia
19. Imitatio
20. Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, Allzugleich
21. In Dulci Jubilo BWV729
22. Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm, Ich Her BWV738
23. Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ BWV722
24. Tema (Partita I)
25. Partita II
26. Partita III
27. Partita IV
28. Partita V
29. Partita VI
30. Partita VII

Tracks:

1. Tema
2. Partita I
3. Partita II
4. Partita III
5. Partita IV
6. Partita V
7. Partita VI
8. Partita VII
9. Partita VIII
10. Partita IX
11. Prelude
12. (Fughetta)
13. (Prelude)
14. Fugue
15. Prelude
16. Allemande
17. Aria
18. Gigue
19. Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon BWV611
20. Puer Natus In Bethlehem
21. Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, Allzugleich BWV609
22. Vom Himmel Kam Der Engel Schar BWV607
23. Vom Himmel Hoch Da Komm' Ich Her BWV606
24. Von Himmel Hoch Da Komm' Ich Her BWV700
25. Fantasia In C Major, BWV570
26. Fugue In C Minor BWV575
27. Christe, Du Lamm Gottes BWV619
28. O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig BWV618
29. Da Jesus An Dem Kreuze Stund BWV621
30. Christus, Der Uns Selig Macht BWV620
31. O Mensch, Bewein Dein Sunde Gross BWV622
32. Wir Danken Dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV623
33. Wenn Wir In Hochsten Noten Sein BWV641
34. Prelude
35. Fugue

Tracks:

1. Prelude
2. Canzona
3. Chorale
4. Variation I
5. Variation II
6. Erstanden Ist Der Heilge Christ BWV628
7. Erschienen Ist Der Herrliche Tag BWV629
8. Christ Lag In Todes Banden BWV718
9. Christ Lag In Todesbanden BWV625
10. Prelude
11. Fugue
12. Prelude In A Minor BWV569
13. Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland BWV599
14. Lob Sie Dem Allmachtigen Gott BWV602
15. Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist (New Year) BWV614
16. Mit Fried Und Freund Ich Fahr Dahin BWV616
17. Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV639
18. Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her BWV638
19. In Dich Hab Ich Gehoffet, Herr BWV640
20. Prelude In G Major BWV568
21. Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen BWV727
22. Fugue In B Minor 'Corelli' BWV579
23. Jesu, Meine Freude BWV610
24. Herr Christ, Der Ein'ge Gottes-Sohn Fughetta BWV698
25. Helft Mir Gottes Gute Preisen BWV613
26. In Der Ist Freude BWV615
27. Herr Gott, Nun Schleuss Den Himmel Auf B WV617
28. Hilf Gott, Dass, Dass Mir's Gelinge BWV624
29. Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt BWV637
30. Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben BWV643
31. Ach Wie Nichtig, Ach Wie Fluchtig BWV644
32. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten BWV642
33. In Dich Hab Ich Gehoffet, Herr BWV712
34. Dies Sind Die Heilgen Zehn Gebot BWV635
35. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich BWV636
36. Alla Breve Pro Organo Pleno In D Major BWV589

Tracks:

1. Pedal-Exercitum
2. Fugue
3. Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland, Fughetta BWV703
4. Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen, Fughetta BWV703
5. Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon, Fughtta BWV696
6. Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, Fughetta BWV696
7. Von Himmel Hoch Da Komm, Ich Her, Fughetta BWV701
8. Lob Sei Dem Allmacht'gen Gott, Fughetta BWV701
9. Wir Christenleut BWV710
10. Jesu, Meine Freude Fantasia BWV691
11. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Last Walten BWV691
12. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten BWV690
13. Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin BWV694
14. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV711
15. Christ Lag In Todesbanden Fantasia BWV695
16. Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend BWV709
17. Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend BWV632
18. Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier BWV633
19. Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier BWV633
20. Prelude
21. Chorale
22. Toccata
23. Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott BWV720
24. Toccata
25. Fugue
26. (Toccata)
27. Tema
28. Variation
29. Variation
30. Variation
31. Variation
32. Variation
33. Variation
34. Variation
35. Variation
36. Variation
37. Variation
38. Variation

Tracks:

1. Toccata
2. Fugue
3. Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland BWV626
4. Heut Triumphieret Gottes Sohn BWV630
5. Prelude
6. Fugue
7. Organ Concerto No.1 In G Major BWV592
8. Grave
9. Presto
10. BWV593
11. Adagio
12. Allegro
13. Organ Concerto No.4 In C Major BWV595
14. Organ Concerto No.5 In D Minor BWV596
15. Fuga
16. Largo
17. Finale
18. Valet Will Ich Dir Geben BWV736
19. Jesus Meine Zuversich BWV728
20. Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir BWV725

Tracks:

1. Gott, Durch Deine Gute BWV 725
2. Herr Christ, Der Ein'ge Gottes-Sohn BWV601
3. Gelobet Seist Due, Jesu Christ BWV604
4. Der Tag, Der Ist So Freudenreich BWV605
5. In Dulci Jubilo BWV608
6. Wir Christenleut, BWV612
7. Wir Glauben All An Einen Gott, Schoper BWV765
8. Prelude & Fuge In D Minor 'Fiddle' BWV539
9. Fantasia In C Minor BWV562
10. Fantasia In C Minor BWV562
11. Fugue In C Minor BWV574
12. Toccata
13. Adagio
14. Fugue
15. Toccata
16. Fugue
17. Passacaglia
18. Fugue

Tracks:

1. Allegro Moderato
2. Adagio
3. Allegro
4. Fantasia
5. Fugue
6. Trio In G Major BWV1027a
7. Vivace
8. Largo
9. Allegro
10. Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen G'mein BWV734
11. Trio In D Minor BWV583
12. Prelude
13. (Toccata)
14. Fugue
15. (Toccata)
16. Andante
17. Adagio E Dolce
18. Vivace
19. Prelude
20. Allegro
21. (Toccata)
22. Fugue

Tracks:

1. Adagio
2. Vivace
3. Andante
4. Un Poco Allegro
5. Prelude
6. Fugue
7. Allegro
8. Largo
9. Allegro
10. Vivace
11. Lento
12. Allegro
13. Prelude
14. Fugue
15. Prelude
16. Fugue

Tracks:

1. Meine Seele Erhebt Den Herren, Fugue 'Fuga Magnificat' BWV733
2. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme BWV645
3. Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin BWV646
4. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten BWV647
5. Meine Seele Erhebet Den Herren BWV648
6. Ach Bleib Bei Uns, Herr Jesu Christ BWV649
7. Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel Herunter BWV650
8. Prelude
9. Fugue
10. Prelude
11. Fugue
12. Fantasia
13. Fugue
14. Prelude In E-Flat Major 'St. Anne' BWV552
15. Kyrie, Gott Vater In Ewigkeit BWV669
16. Christe, Aller Welt Trost BWV670
17. Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist BWV671
18. Kyrie, Gott Vater In Ewigkeit BWV672

Tracks:

1. Christe, Aller Welt Trost BWV673
2. Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist BWV674
3. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV675
4. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV676
5. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr, Fughetta BWV677
6. Dies Sind Die Heil'gen Zehn Gebot BWV678
7. Die Sind Die Heil'gen Zehn Gebot, Fughetta BWV679
8. Wir Glauben All An Einen Gott, Fuga BWV680
9. Wir Glauben All An Einen Gott, Fughetta BWV681
10. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich BWV682
11. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich BWV683
12. Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam BWV684
13. Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam BWV685
14. Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir BWV686
15. Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir BWV687
16. Jesus Christus Unser Heiland BWV688
17. Jesus Christus Unser Heiland, Fugue BWV689
18. Fugue In E-Flat Major 'St. Anne' BWV552
19. Prelude
20. Fugue

Tracks:

1. Prelude
2. Fugue
3. An Wasserflussen Babylon BWV653b
4. An Wasserflussen Babylon BWV653
5. Komm, Gott Schopter, Heiliger Geist BWV667
6. Prelude
7. Fugue
8. Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV659
9. Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland Trio BWV660
10. Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV661
11. Ach Gott, Vom Himmel Sieh Darein BWV741
12. Komm, Heiliger Geist BWV652
13. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr Trio BWV664
14. Von Gott Will Ich Nicht Lassen BWV658
15. Komm, Heiliger Gesit, Fantasia BWV651

Tracks:

1. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV663
2. Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend Trio BWV655
3. Nun Danket Alle Gott BWV657
4. Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland BWV666
5. Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland BWV665
6. Prelude
7. Fugue
8. Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr BWV662
9. O Lamm Gottes Unschuldig BWV656
10. Theme
11. Variation 1
12. Variation 2
13. Variation 3
14. Variation 4
15. Vor Deinen Thron Tret Ich Hiermit BWV668
16. Schmucke Dich, O Liebe Seele BWV654

Average customer rating: Practical, Useable, & Profound Breath technique with superb confidence building for singers and speakers and everyone else! Empowerment & Understanding How to breathe in 12 minutes Mostly affirmations and guided imagery - no voice training A Voice With Character

Voice Power - Volume 1 - Performance Tools for Singers, Public Speakers & Communicators William Hanranhan Manufacturer: Vocal Integration Concepts ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Voice Lessons To Go Volume 1: Vocalize and Breath Voice Lessons To Go Volume 2: Do Re Mi Ear and Pitch Training Voice Power: Using Your Voice to Captivate, Persuade, and Command Attention Learn To Sing Like A Star The Complete Voice and Speech Workout: 74 Exercises for Classroom and Studio Use ASIN: B000059ZRZ Release Date: 2001-02-01

Tracks:

1. Structural Breathing(TM) Overview
2. Progressive Relaxation Exercise
3. Guided Visualization Exercise

Album Description

Voice Power™ consists of: 1) instructions for Structural Breathing™, a foundational breathing technique for any vocal development; 2) a progressive relaxation exercise to inform and re-educate the conscious and subconscious minds, eliminating limiting beliefs that sabotage peak performance and creating new possibilities for performance excellence, and; 3) a guided visualization for practicing Structural Breathing™, enhancing creativity and the ability to focus, and creating a safe space from which to express ourselves.

Customer Reviews:

Practical, Useable, & Profound.......2007-04-19

The best review I can offer is from my experience. The more I listen actively to this CD--*doing* what is suggested, practicing in the moment, applying it and playing with it throughout the day--the more I experience changes in every area of my life. This work has touched to my speaking, singing, sleep, attention, spiritual exercises, posture, movement and more. I recently completed the Los Angeles Marathon, and using the tools in this CD literally helped carry me through the final miles of the route. I am discovering a range with my voice and how my body can support my vocal expression that surprises me. This material opens doors, and that is how I am inspired to share it with others. Please check it out for yourself. There is a lot of value and beauty here, and a real gift from a masterful heart. Many thanks to William.

Breath technique with superb confidence building for singers and speakers and everyone else!.......2007-04-19

Look no further! If you got to this cd,you found the keys to making the most of your vocal potential and boosting your professional confidence in one place. I have been blessed with studying in person with William, and I promise his breath control/vocal production instructions do the job. You must persevere in implanting and supporting the new breathing habits, and overcome backsliding, but I tell you it's worth the effort.
The middle section of the cd is a fabulously expansive and liberating and beautiful sequence of affirmations exquisitely designed to release all our programmed negative beliefs that may otherwise block our freedom to sing and present ourselves confidently in public to an audience. William recommends listening in silence for at least 30 days, but beyond that I like to say them out loud after him. My voice purrs.
The third section is a creative visualisation exercise designed to expand our creative faculties, capacity and receptivity, and again very beautifully done. Ignore naysayers, I urge you to buy the cd,it's a treat!

Empowerment & Understanding How to breathe in 12 minutes.......2007-02-27

Much of my work is conducting presentations/seminars, and conducting psychotherapy sessions. I found this CD to be excellent for increasing and understanding how vocal power works. The fact that Hanrahan describes, illustrates, and shows how to practice his techniques in this fast-paced section of the CD is amazing. Tight, flowing, and easy to understand. I like this. The next section using guided imagery was very intriguing to me, as he guides the listener through a practice, then points out that you have just done something you may not have believed you could do. Impossible to argue with the fact you have just done it! An excellent technique, quickly building belief and confidence. I am looking forward to listening to Section 3 very soon, which I will comment upon in this arena.
Dr. Nora Baladerian, Clinical psychologist, West Los Angeles

Mostly affirmations and guided imagery - no voice training.......2006-07-17

This CD has 3 parts - 1) an overview of Structural Breathing (13 min); 2) relaxation and affirmations (35 min), and 3) guided visualization (25 min).

Structural breathing is based on "apoggio" - breath control technique, used by Caruso and described in the book "Caruso and Tetrazzini on the art of singing" by Enrico Caruso and Luisa Tetrazzini edited by Dover Publications. I have found that the CD "Voice Lessons to Go", vol. 1, for example, contains breathing and vocalization exercises that make it easier to comprehend and practice this kind of breathing, even in the book "The 3 dimensional voice" has lovely graphic descriptions and numerous practical exercises for ehnacing the richness of the voice.

In this first part of the CD, there are few suggestions I have found inappropriate "Breathing through your nose weakens you", "Abdominal breathing weakens you", "Placing your tongue on the roof of your mouth weakens you" (the last may be meaningful to those who are practicing energy circulation). The author says that placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth "shuts off the switch" related the circulation of the energy. Nothing could be further from the truth - placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth connects two main meridians in the body and anyone who is actually actively engaged in working with energy circulation, through practices such as microcosmic orbit can attest to that from personal experience (the experience is very tangible, noticeable and empowering).

As jeannie Deva, the author of the "Contemporary Vocalist" improvement course mentioned - over the years of working and talking with many vocal teachers about the proper methods of breathing and singing and finding numerous discrepancies, she finally decided to pick up books on anatomy and find out for herself. I suggest you too do some more research and experimenting before taking for granted the information presented on this CD.

Just keep on repeating such suggestions for a while and notice what happens and since the author mentions kinesiology, you may as well repeat these kinds of suggestions and then do kinesiology when you are breathing through your nose (which I suppose most people do throughout the day) and notice what kind of suggestions are you impressing upon your subconscious mind.

The second part of this CD contains about 5 minutes of relaxation and 30 minutes of affirmations - mostly forgiveness affirmations that cover all possibilities - here are few examples:

I release and forgive myself for being good at singing.
I release and forgive myself for not being good at singing.
I release and forgive myself for liking the sound of my voice.
I release and forgive myself for not liking the sound of my voice.
I forgive myself for being nervous when I use my voice.
I forgive myself for not being nervous when I use my voice.
I release and forgive myself for being good at communication.
I release and forgive myself for not being good at communication.
I release and forgive myself for enjoying my voice.
I release and forgive myself for not enjoying my voice.

The third part is guided visualization (20 min) set to a music of Tranquil Harp designed to help you alter perception, set boundaries, enhance creativity, flexibility, and your ability to visualize.

This CD does not contain any voice training techniques - for that you should get either voice teacher or voice training CDs (or both). The main focus of this CD seems to be on helping you to summon the courage to express yourself.

A Voice With Character.......2006-03-15

I have scripted meditations for myself before and they have been very powerful. It was with a lot of input on my part, but I used a book called Creating the Work You Love, by Rick Jarow. Excellent book to say the least. With this background, I got this Voice Power CD, the first time I listened to someone else's scripted meditation. He is a man of great character speaking to people with great character. Meaning people who really care and want to share and help. Very inspiring. I gave it a 4 because the first section on how to breathe didn't really speak to me all that well. I am into the power of breathing deeply and getting into a very healthy and relaxed and receptive state, and I believe in it highly, I'm probably just not open to someone telling me how. I had voice lessons and encountered the same problem. So essentially, the second two sections are what I plan to listen to over and over again. And I do believe it has and will make a difference in my life. Believe it or not, I was able to speak up about inequalities and injustices and made $100,000.00 in the process. It actually came out in the form of rage at the circumstances and from deep within, almost like an explosive force that I didn't even know was going to erupt so suddenly. So the voice cd here, is actually, more attuned to sweet and harmonious sounds, being balanced, being clear, being thoughtful and caring, and being able to say what you have to say with that kind of approach. And that it the type of person I normally and habitually am, but from my experience, it has helped me to speak up powerfully in an adverse and challenging type of situation as well, where other people refuse for the most part to see, and to demand that they see and even make resolution.

Average customer rating: Sleeper of the Year you must get this album Shai is truley blessed!! Another Winner for Holy Hip-Hop!!!!! You MUST get this!

Solus Christus Project Shai Linne Manufacturer: Lamp Mode Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: ...To Die Is Gain Revolutionary Theme Muzik Resistance Iz Futile Fountain of Life Born Again ASIN: B0007WLBM2 Release Date: 2005-01-07

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Random Thoughts
3. Christ Crucified
4. Mic Check 1,2 (feat. Stephen the Levite & Phanatik)
5. Heart first remix
6. Solus Christus
7. Worldwideweb (feat. Cruz Cordero)
8. Dark Night Of The Soul
9. My Portion
10. Lyrical Theology interlude
11. Justified
12. Angelz (feat. Evangel &Timothy Brindle)
13. Lift Him Up
14. Memoirs
15. Outro

Customer Reviews:

Sleeper of the Year.......2007-01-18

I gave this album to one of my friends and it almost convinced him to forsake all other hip hop genre's and start listening to Christian Hip Hop. Solus Christus was the best album of the year and is still hot!

you must get this album.......2006-02-02

Solus Christus is unlike any holy hip hop album there is. I have heard no one who can match Shai's rhyming ability (ok, maybe Redcloud)but no one can rhyme AND represent Christ like shai does. Every song/beat/musical style on the album is simply top notch, even the intro and outtro's are must listen to tracks. I've listened to this CD hundreds of times, and it's still fresh every time. I reccommend this cd not just to Christians, but to music lovers in general. God bless!

Shai is truley blessed!!.......2005-12-11

Hey ya'll.. I just wanna say that this CD really represent Christ, the way hip hop should be. Lyrical Theology at it's best. Great beats by DJ Essence, and good collabs by Steve and Phanatik(Cross Movement), and Evangel(Christcentric). I got this CD along with Tim Brindle's Killing Sin, and these dudes are blessed by the Holy Spirit. If you like philly music, jazzy/hip hop stuff.. get this CD. it is a must have!! Grace and Blessings

Another Winner for Holy Hip-Hop!!!!!.......2005-10-11

Here is another CD that I love!!!! Totally awesome!!!! Scriptural based lyrics are on point!!! If you are a lover of Hip-Hop you must have this CD, and especially if you are a lover of Holy Hip-Hop, consider it a blessing to support this guy's ministry and you'll be blessed from the CD as well. I will proudly recommend to all, and have no problem loading it on my 4 kids MP3 player!!! Get this one and Timothy Brindle together, and you will be jamming for a while!!!!

- Pastor C.L. Price

You MUST get this!.......2005-09-16

This one hit the bullseye! I scooped this CD at Rapfest in New York and popped it in the CD player on the ride home. Needless to say, I listened to it all the way down to DC!!! Shai Linne has accomplished a goal that Holy Hip Hop has been somewhat (not all the way) lacking...that is...masterful and Godly lyrical skills over excellent production and tight beats. No cosmetics, no fluff, shai linne's style of praise to the Lord is what true christians who are true hip-hoppers have been looking for. I even played a few cuts for some secular rap artists and (no lie), they whipped out some money and offered to buy it from me right there on the spot. All...this is a must have for your collection, it'll make any non-Christian hip-hopper want to get saved! This album is one of the top 3 in my collection, including Christian and secular music. 5 STARS!!!

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