Checkmate [Explicit Lyrics]

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A teenage heroin addict, B.G.'s always had stories to tell, dating back to his first album, True Story, which he recorded when he was just 11. Nevertheless, B.G. ascended to fame with "Bling Bling," a love song to ostentation that epitomized his label, Cash Money Records, at its peak: unchecked excess in lieu of dark thug anthems. Those were the good times, and there was nary a hater in sight. Apparently, times are getting harder 'round Cash Money Boulevard, as reflected by B.G.'s latest, Checkmate. Gone are the epic tales of jewelry and cars, the promises of helicopter rides and fellatio. As Cash Money president Bryan "Baby" Williams says on the album's intro: "This lil dude rap about sunflower seeds, and somebody got killed; he rapped about stunting, and somebody got killed; he rapped about babymamas, and somebody got killed." That said, here the Baby Gangsta gets back to doing the killing himself. On "Gun Slinger," over a wicked pan-flute arrangement, he promises to "bust hollows like Cupid bust arrows," leaving "your family grieving, saying 'Amazing Grace'." He's no kinder on "What's That Smell," warning, "When it come down to you and me, it won't be me." On "Bounce with Me," he even indicts the bling economy: "Tie your family up / They all on the floor, nigga / By all means, whatever it takes to get green, I do, 'cause I wanna bling." Even when he was celebrating excess, B.G. conveyed arrogance with an easy, slurred drawl. Back to recounting tales of the danger zone, his tenor evokes even more gravitas, which results in a set of songs that are compelling and occasionally downright scary. In Cash Money parlance, this album is a risk, and completely forsakes the formula that's earned the label hit upon hit. But perhaps the clique is prescient, merely the first to recognize that hip-hop's Platinum Age is coming to a close, and that the streets are as real as ever. --Jon Caramanica

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Checkmate Joe Pass with Jimmy Rowles Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Duo Sessions The Peacocks Blues for Two We'll Be Together Again Northsea Nights ASIN: B00000605M Release Date: 1998-05-06

Tracks:

1. What's Your Story, Morning Glory?
2. So Rare
3. As Long As I Live
4. Marouita
5. Stardust
6. We'll Be Together Again
7. Can't We Be Friends
8. 'Deed I Do
9. 'Tis Autumn
10. God Bless The Child

Average customer rating: Sheer Brilliance

Checkmate / Rhythm in Motion John WilliamsJohn Williams , and Various Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mancini Soundtracks Collection: Charade/Experiment in Terror ASIN: B000FLX42A

Product Description

Film Score Monthly brings to CD more outstanding early work from the legendary John Williams: the classic "crime jazz" soundtrack to Checkmate plus the big-band showtunes collection Rhythm in Motion, both dating from 1961, when the composer was known as "Johnny" Williams. John Williams began his career as a Hollywood pianist, performing in the Columbia Pictures orchestra and on various projects like Henry Mancini's Peter Gunn. Williams moved into composing primarily on television, before his eventual reign as the most successful feature film composer of modern times. Checkmate -- a crime thriller series in the tradition of Peter Gunn -- was both Williams's first series as primary theme and episode composer, and his first album as a featured artist for Columbia Records. These two vintage Columbia LPs are remastered from the original stereo master tapes for sterling sound quality. (The LPs at the time were meant to show off first-rate stereo imaging.) The booklet features a lengthy essay by Williams expert Jeff Eldridge, including new insight from original LP producer Jim Harbert. Checkmate Original Music From the CBS-TV Show Theme From Checkmate 2:14 The Isolated Pawn 3:25 Cyanide Touch 2:37 Far Out Place 3:29 Hassle in the Castle 2:30 En Passant 2:36 The Black Knight 2:22 Fireside Eyes 3:12 The Bishop's Retreat 3:13 Queen's Sacrifice 3:17 Shy Youth 2:40 The King Swings 2:42 Rhythm in Motion Fascinatin' Rhythm 2:47 The Varsity Drag 2:44 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 3:09 Let's Do It 2:49 Put on a Happy Face 2:12 Whatever Lola Wants 3:42 Johnny One Note 2:14 An Occasional Man 3:22 My Heart Belongs to Daddy 3:15 Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries 2:54 Sunny Disposish 2:24 Buckle Down Winsocki 2:58

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Sheer Brilliance.......2006-06-11

First off, I gotta admit I bought this limited edition cd on the strength of "Rhythm in Motion" alone. I've been waiting for this one for decades and it is simply one of my favorite albums of all time. I'd never listened to the Checkmate soundtrack before, or even watched the series for that matter, so this is just a new added treasure for me.

This is an outstanding production from Sony BMG. The thick booklet includes interesting commentary about the early career of Johnny (now John) Williams, some photos, complete album cover and liner replications as well as complete player personnel listings (not available on the previous Rhythm in Motion) and analyses of each tune. The musicians are the same basically for both records and feature such outstanding cats as Conrad Gozzo, Pete Candoli, Vince de Rosa, Ted Nash, Gene Cipriano, Jimmy Rowles, Joe Mondragon and Shelly Manne. On "Rhythm", John's father and brother do outstanding work on percussion. The remastered sound of both records is excellent and as sharp as the day it was recorded.

Checkmate follows a more or less standard approach to murder-mystery scoring ala perhaps Henry Mancini. But Williams infuses much color in his own concept, making this a truly wonderful listening experience. Some of my favorites are the opening theme as well as "Hassle in the Castle" with its debt to Mancini, and the loping "The Bishop's Retreat."

"Rhythm in Motion" comes at you with all the subtlety of a 12 gauge shotgun. Opening with a rousing "Fasctinatin' Rhythm" it doesn't let down one iota with the concluding "Buckle Down Winsocki." Truly brilliant writing and playing throughout and not one ballad in the mix either. Despite all the percussive fireworks creating sheer pandemonium, there is narry a wasted or ill thought out note or "ching" anywhere. It all makes sense and adds up to one of the most joyous listening experiences for big band/percussion enthusiasts (who like a good measure of humor) imaginable. No small measure to this album's success must be given to Hall of Fame drummer Shelly Manne who fuses all the tricky ensembles with his usual brilliance and execution. This album may be a bit too much for regular listeners but for those with true musical inclinations, it's sheer heaven on earth. The fact that this album didn't sell well during it's initial release does not detract one iota from its musical value.

Everyone knows of John Williams importance in the world of film scoring and Checkmate and Rhythm attest to his early brilliance. And I just can't imagine that Williams has lost nostalgia for these early efforts.
But don't mess around folks, this cd is limited to only 1000 issues and it's already down to 999!

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Tribute to Madam Manufacturer: White Line ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005NUOJ Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Checkmate: Prologue - The Players
2. Checkmate: Dance Of The Red Pawns
3. Checkmate: Dance Of The Four Knights
4. Checkmate: Entry Of The Black Queen
5. Checkmate: The Red Knight's Mazurka
6. Checkmate: Ceremony Of The Red Bishops
7. Checkmate: Entry Of The Red Castles
8. Checkmate: Entry Of The Red King And Queen
9. Checkmate: The Attack
10. Checkmate: The Duel
11. Checkmate: The Black Queen Dances
12. Checkmate: Finale - Checkmate
13. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 1 Allegro Assai
14. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 2 Vivace
15. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 3 Tempo Di Gavotta
16. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 4 Menuetto
17. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 1 No: 5 Adagio
18. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 2 Allegro
19. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 3 No: 1 Vivace
20. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 3 No: 2 Allegro Ma Non Troppo
21. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 4 No: 1 Andante
22. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 4 No: 2 Allegro
23. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 4 No: 3 Andante
24. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 4 No: 4 Vivace
25. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 5 Ov - Larghetto
26. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 5 No: 1 Allegro
27. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 5 No: 2 Pondoroso
28. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 5 No: 3 Bouree
29. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 No: 1 Balletto Grazioso
30. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 No: 2 Gavot
31. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 No: 3 Jigg
32. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 Finale - Adagio
33. The Prospect Before Us: Scene 7 Finale - Menuetto

Tracks:

1. The Rake's Progress: Prld
2. The Rake's Progress: The Reception
3. The Rake's Progress: The Dancing Lesson (Menuetto Galante)
4. The Rake's Progress: The Orgy (Rondo)
5. The Rake's Progress: The Faithful Girl (Loure)
6. The Rake's Progress: The Gambling Den (Gigue)
7. The Rake's Progress: Outside The Prison Gates (Saraband)
8. The Rake's Progress: The Mad House (Quod Libet)
9. The Haunted Ballroom: Scene 1
10. The Haunted Ballroom: Interlude
11. The Haunted Ballroom: Scene 2
12. The Haunted Ballroom: Scene 3

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Bliss: Checkmate Op57; Rubbra: Symphony No5; Tippett: Little Music for String Orchestra Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Rubbra, Edmund | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000A9P Release Date: 1992-10-28

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 63: I. Adagio
2. Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 63: II. Allegro moderato
3. Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 63: III. Grave
4. Symphony No. 5 in B flat Op. 63: IV. Allegro vivo
5. Five Dances from 'Checkmate': I. Dance of the Four Knights
6. Five Dances from 'Checkmate': II. Entry of the Black Queen
7. Five Dances from 'Checkmate': III. The Red Knight's Mazurka
8. Five Dances from 'Checkmate': IV. Ceremony of the Red Bishops
9. Five Dances from 'Checkmate': V. Finale - Checkmate
10. Little Music for String Orchestra: I. Prelude
11. Little Music for String Orchestra: II. Fugue
12. Little Music for String Orchestra: III. Air
13. Little Music for String Orchestra: IV. Finale

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Sir Arthur Bliss: Checkmate (Complete Ballet); Mêlée Fantasque Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bliss: A Colour Symphony; Adam Zero Morton Gould: Fall River Legend; Jekyll and Hyde Variations William Alwyn: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 Arthur Bliss: Piano Concerto; Piano Sonata; Concerto for Two Pianos Kurt Weill: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2; Lady in the Dark - Symphonic Nocturne ASIN: B000AMMSMG Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

1. Melee Fantasque
2. Prologue-The Players: Moderato Maestoso
3. Dances Of The Red Pawns: Allegro Spirito Scherzando
4. Dance Of The Four Knights: Allegro Moderato Sempre Robustamente
5. Entry Of The Black Queen: L'istesso Tempo
6. The Red Knight's Mazurka: Moderato Giojosamente
7. Ceremony Of The Red Bishops: Largamende (Misticamente)
8. Entry Of The Red Castles: Allegro Molto Deciso
9. Entry Of The Red King And Queen: Grave
10. The Attack: Allegro Impetuoso E Brillante
11. The Duel: Maestoso Moderato E Molto Appassionato
12. The Black Queen Dances: Allegretto Dispettoso
13. Finale-Checkmate: Andante Poco Sostenuto-Allegro Vivace E Feroce

Average customer rating: Sublime modal Jazz from the Manne's gang adults only

Checkmate Shelly Manne Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: At the Manne-Hole, Vol. 1 At the Blackhawk, Vol. 1 At the Blackhawk, Vol. 3 ASIN: B00006J3TR Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

1. Checkmate
2. The Isolated Pawn
3. Cyanide Touch
4. The King Swings
5. En Passant
6. Fireside Eyes
7. The Black Knight

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Sublime modal Jazz from the Manne's gang.......2004-08-15

Uh guys, let's buy immediatly this record because it is beyond words. It is simply phenomenal! I'm not Joking, I'm not exaggerating .. it is unbelievable sixties Jazz. Don't let the liner notes fool you! It is not a television themes thing, or a sort of soundtrack music or a "minor", less important record. It is spectacular pure modal Jazz from the sixties. The band is superb, Shelly with Conte Candoli, Kamuca, Russ Freeman and Chuck Berghofer. They deliver here some incredibly high quality jazz in the modal vein. If you love "Kind of blue" you will love this one. I own almost everything Shelly recorded with his guys (every record is a gem!!), but this one really stands out. It lives in a category of its own in the Shelly's discography. I couldn't believe it was THIS good. Everything is perfect here, try the second tune the haunting ballad "The isolated pawn", or the Impressions kind alike "The king swings" ... or the fast swinger "Checkmate", the opener. Really this one is a fantastic release. 1961 the year. Buuuuuuuuuuy!

adults only.......2004-04-20

A classic cut of the Mancini "Peter Gunn" genre. Written for tv when the popular myth was viewers listened as well. Doug McClure and Sabastian Cabot couldn't deliver as well as the musicians. This quintet is solid throughout the tracks with Mann & Berghofer driving the rythms and one of the brothers Condoli on trumpet.
If you're of an age where good wine and classic jazz are some of the best moments of the evening, this album should be on the rack. Berghofers, wistfull intro to "Fireside Eyes" keeps the lister wanting a bit more of the "come closer" harmony that quickly emerges from the group. The tight blends throughout the album could have been plucked from any at the Mann Hole off Sepulvada Blvd. You have to listen to this music. No multi tasking.

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Three English Ballet Suites Manufacturer: Hyperion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002ZO3 Release Date: 1992-09-10

Tracks:

1. Horoscope: Dance For The followers Of Leo
2. Horoscope: Saraband For The Follwers Fo Virgo
3. Horoscope: Valse For The Gemini
4. Horoscope: Bacchanale
5. Horoscope: Invocation To The Moon And Finale
6. Facade: Fanfare
7. Facade: Scotch Rhapsody
8. Facade: Valse
9. Facade: Tango Pasodoble
10. Facade: Swiss Yodelling Song
11. Facade: Country Dance
12. Facade: Polka
13. Facade: Noche Espanola
14. Facade: Popular Song
15. Facade: Old Sir Faulk
16. Facade: Tarantella-Sevillana
17. Checkmate: Prologue: The Players
18. Checkmate: Dance Of The Four Knights
19. Checkmate: Entry Of The Black Queen
20. Checkmate: The Red Knight's Mazurka
21. Checkmate: Ceremony Of The Red Bishops
22. Checkmate: Finale: Checkmate

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Checkmate BG Manufacturer: Cash Money ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Southern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: It's All on U, Vol. 2 ASIN: B000050HO6 Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

1. Thug Nigga
2. Stuntastic
3. Floss Kings
4. Return of the Baby Gangsta
5. High Beamin'
6. It's Hot in the Hood
7. Loud Pipes
8. What's Crackin'?
9. Respect My Mind
10. Classic Soldiers
11. Checkmate

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Checkmate Night Trains Manufacturer: Beat Goes Public ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008OH0 Release Date: 1995-04-05

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Bliss: Checkmate, Adam Zero, Meditations on a Theme of John Blow ProductGroup: Classical Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00093IRVM

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