Virtuosity [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Git Dat Mutha (Intro) - Chops

2. Magnificent Butcher Meets the Chef (Interlude) - Chops

3. What's Fuckin' Wit Us - Chops, Raekwon

4. Lemme Just Warm Up Right Quick (Interlude) - Chops

5. Trouble - Chops, L Dorado

6. Comin' from the Lower5 Level - Chops, Phil the Agony, Ras Kass, Talib Kweli

7. Broken Pedestal (Interlude) - Chops

8. B-Girl Session - Bahamadia, Chops

9. Opening Night (Interlude) - Chops

10. Blockbuster Smash - 2MC AKA Grand Agent, Chops

11. Still Life - Chops

12. Until Next Time (Interlude) - Chops

13. No Pressure - Chops,

14. Royal Entrance (Interlude) - Chops

15. Niggarachi - Chops, Planet Asia

16. Westbound El (Interlude) - Chops

17. Tears - Baby Blak, Chops

18. Thoroughbred - Chops, The Mountain Brothers

19. Juiciness (Interlude) - Chops

20. War - Chops,

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Virtuosity,Chops,Vocab Records,Alternative Rap,Jazz-Rap,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop

Average customer rating:

Playful Virtuosity Dick Hyman Manufacturer: Rykodisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: In Recital From the Age of Swing Stridemonster! Kids: Duets Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola ASIN: B000OZ2BNU Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. Embraceable You
2. Fascinating Rhythm
3. Oh, Lady Be Good
4. The Man I Love
5. Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)
6. Somebody Loves Me
7. I Got Rhythm
8. Back Home Again in Indiana
9. Ready or Not
10. Escape from the Woojies
11. Big Finish
12. Django
13. Moderato
14. Andante
15. Allegro

Album Description

For her Ryko debut, the versatile pianist (and official Turkish State Soloist) Meral Guneyman teams up with legendary piano player, arranger and composer Dick Hyman to trade "playful" interpretations of a diverse group of works including Gershwin and a tribute to Django Reinhart. The album is a musical banter between two masterful artists who clearly delight in their craft and feed off of one another's unique creative spirit.

Average customer rating: Superb except for the Sound Quality! The Greatest Trumpet player ever "Today, I had the honor of becoming an American citizen" Masterful Trumpet Virtuoso Supurb Virtuoso

The Legendary Trumpet Virtuosity of Rafael Mendez Rafael Mendez , Leroy Anderson , Vittorio Monti , Anonymous , Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov , Russian Traditional , Vincent Youmans , Calleja , Georges Bizet , Felix Mendelssohn , Leo Delibes , and Pablo de Sarasate Manufacturer: Summit(Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sarasate | Sarasate, Pablo de | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Legacy World's Greatest Trumpet, Vol. 5 Cornet Favorites Turn-of-the-Century Cornet Favorites Herbert L. Clarke: Original Recordings 1907-21 ASIN: B0000038KF Release Date: 1995-06-19

Tracks:

1. La Virgen de la Macarena
2. A Trumpeter's Lullaby
3. Mendez Jota
4. Czardas
5. Chiapanecas
6. Tico, Tico
7. Flight of the Bumblebee
8. Dark Eyes
9. I Know that You Know
10. Yuba
11. Mexican Hat Dance
12. Farewell, My Granada
13. Dance Boheme from Carmen
14. Mendez Czardas
15. Mendelssohn Concerto
16. Bell Song
17. Samba Gitana
18. La Rosita
19. Zigeunerweisen

Customer Reviews:

Superb except for the Sound Quality!.......2006-05-10

I both love and detest this album. The title is correct. Mendez's virtuosity is legendary and the playing is great. The problem is with the quality of the recording. I don't know if that is an artifact of the originals or if it is an artifact of sloppy production for this release. In any event, it is disappointing.

The selections somewhat varied in style but ultimately all scream "Latin Trumpet". This is as true of LA VIRGIN DE LA MACARENA as it is of the selections from the opera, CARMEN. In all of them, the skill is superb. I just wish the recordings were as well.

I give it 5 stars for the art and 2 stars for the sound. I compromise with 4 because, deep down, I love it.

The Greatest Trumpet player ever.......2005-09-19

Not to many people will argue that Rafael Mendez was the
greatest Trumpet player ever..yes better than M.Davis, Hirt,
Gillespie, Severson. This is a must own if you really want
to hear the greatest.

"Today, I had the honor of becoming an American citizen".......2004-03-20

This recording is fantastic in every way. Mendez is truly one of the greatest to ever pick up a trumpet. From the outstanding renditions of latin classics "Tico Tico", "La Virgen De Macarena" and "Mexican Hat Dance" (which are all un-paralleled) to the flawless "Flight Of The Bumblebee" to the heartstring-pulling gem written by Leroy Anderson, "Trumpeter's Lullaby", this album is simply mint. As good as it gets. Mendez also plays amazing versions of "Danse Boheme" from Carmen, his own classic composition "Samba Gitana" and the grand finale, "Zigeunerweisen". However, the most touching moment comes on the live performance of "La Rosita", where Mendez plays wonderfully and then reveals his citizenship. He even plays some great big band with a latinized "I Know That You Know". That sound, the articulation is so crisp and perfect. Mendez is truly a legend. Any trumpet fan needs this.

Masterful Trumpet Virtuoso.......2001-04-11

The name Rafael Mendez is synonymous with trumpet virtuosity, and this CD provides ample evidence as to why. The clarity and technique of the performances are astounding and constitute a must-hear CD.

The one down side is that these were originally 78 rpm recordings from the 40's and 50's, and, as such, the sound quality leaves something to be desired. But don't be put off by that. The greatness of the performances still comes through.

Supurb Virtuoso.......2001-01-09

As a youth I had the wonderful opportunity to play in an orchestra which provided the accompaniment for several of Mr. Mendez's concets. I have never been in such awe of anyone before or since. There are no words to describe the command he has over the trumptet. There never has been anyone who even approaches his expertise and his virtuosity is timeless. The selections on this CD are many of the best he ever recorded and display his incredible ability in every style...every range. If you are not familiar with Mr. Mendez, this CD will make a believer out of you. You will be amazed at what a trumpet is capable of producing. I can't say enough about this incredible man's incredible talent. I don't know of any musician, trumpet or otherwise, who has the complete mastery of his instrument that Mr. Mendez does. NOTE: This recording was remastered and unfortunately, not very well. It is tinny and very "mono" sounding. Thus the 4 stars.

Average customer rating: Nice performances, boring production quality and the winner is Garaj Mahal

Blueberry Cave Garaj Mahal Manufacturer: Harmonized ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Jazz Funk | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mondo Garaj Cosmic Hug Live, Vol. 1 Live, Vol. 2 Boston T Party ASIN: B000BI0WP4 Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. The Shadow
2. Alvin
3. Blueberry Cave
4. 'Spect Rap
5. No 'Spect
6. Massive
7. Cosmic Elevator
8. Paladin
9. Bicycling In Bombay
10. Celtic Indian

Customer Reviews:

Nice performances, boring production quality.......2006-01-18

Great band- I've seen them a bunch of times. My only problem with this CD is the amateurish production. You can tell that it is basically homemade. It is a fine recording, I just wish that they would get into a top studio with a good producer to get a fuller, more polished sound. This is recorded pretty much straight, which is, I guess, a more jam band purist approach. I haven't heard the other CD's yet.

and the winner is Garaj Mahal .......2005-11-21

and the winner is: Garaj Mahal "Blueberry Cave"

Songs:
The Shadow (Eckhardt)
Alvin (Hertz)*
Blueberry Cave (Levy)
`Spect Rap (Eckhardt)
NO `Spect (Haque/Hertz)**
Massive (Hertz)
Cosmic Elevator (Eckhardt)***
Paladin (Levy)
Bicycling in Bombay (Garaj Mahal)*
Celtic Indian (Hertz)

Personnel:
Kai Eckhardt: Bass
Fareed Haque: Guitars
Eric Levy: Keyboards
Alan Hertz: Drums

Guests:
*DJ Fly Agaric: Turntables
**Tasha Levine: Vocals
***Shanan Edelheit: Vocals

Review:
Garaj Mahal, the Jazz Rock Jam Band Supergroup, has finally released its second studio recording to the delight of music lovers no matter their shape, size, or taste. There's just something about this recording that appeals to everyone. "A little bit of everything" is usually a recipe for disaster in the world of music. Most attempts leave the listener unsatisfied or the band isn't capable of delivering the goods. "Blueberry Cave" is a total success in every respect. Jam Band lovers will enjoy this recording because it has that cosmic groove so essential to a good Jam Band. Jazz Rock fans will love it because the compositions, performance, and soloing are top shelf, reminiscent of the Jazz Rock pioneer groups such as Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, and Return to Forever.

Garaj Mahal bridges the gap between Jazz Rock and Jam Band like no one else. The main reason is that with Jazz Rock fans, it's not enough to be a great musician, you have to be an amazing musician. That's no knock on the fantastic talent in the world of Jam Bands, just a proclamation of Garaj Mahal's incredible musical gifts. Individually, Kai Eckhardt and Fareed Haque have played with a virtual Who's Who of Jazz Rock musicians, while Eric Levy and Alan Hertz are equally capable of doing the same. As a group, they come together and speak in one voice as clearly and in most cases better than the best Jazz Rock or Jam Bands on the scene today.

Blueberry Cave certainly contains a little bit of everything from the cosmic groove, funky on the corner, Eastern flavor, children of Miles, to "a little Grateful Dead is always good for the soul". Consequently, I'm inclined to say "a little Garaj Mahal is good for the soul"!!! There's no getting around it, these guys have something special that feels good and brings a smile to your face and your day.

I've been listening to Garaj Mahal for some time now and downloaded dozens of their free concerts from The Archives. With all that exposure, I was expecting this studio recording to be a disappointment because of the band's obvious love for performing in front of an audience. To my surprise and delight, Blueberry Cave showed another side of the band that is usually reserved for professionals of only the highest caliber. This recording brings together all the individual and group gifts without a weak link anywhere. The compositions hold up after many listens and the performance is nothing short of spectacular.

No matter your musical tastes, Garaj Mahal's newest recording Blueberry Cave is a "must have" Cd for everyone's collection. It doesn't just feel good, it IS good. In the world of today's musical diversity, the winner is Garaj Mahal Blueberry Cave!

By,
Rick Calic
jazzrockworld dot com

Average customer rating: Even my kid likes this! Bassoon Me! Brilliant Bassoonastics OUTSTANDING QUARTET Simply fantastic!

Bassoonatics! Manufacturer: Musica Viva ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gigue | Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Tangos | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | 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 Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Captured! The Bassoon Brothers Mozart, Weber, Hummel: Bassoon Concertos Wanted-The Bassoon Brothers Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos Williams: The Five Sacred Trees (Bassoon Concerto) / Takemitsu: Tree Line / Hovhaness: Symphony No. s, Op. 132 "Mysterious Mountain" / Picker: Old and Lost Rivers ASIN: B0000067V1 Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

1. Three Preludes: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
2. Three Preludes: Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato
3. Three Preludes: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
4. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: I (Tempo Giusto)
5. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: II
6. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: III
7. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: IV
8. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: V
9. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: VI (Vivace)
10. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: VII
11. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: VIII
12. Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: I - Prospero
13. Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: II - Ariel
14. Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: III - Miranda
15. Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: IV - Caliban's Song
16. Three Postcards: L'ange Verrier
17. Three Postcards: Faunesse Dansante
18. Three Postcards: Les Noces Du Duc De Joyeuse
19. Madrigal
20. Sonatine No. 1, Op. 67: I - Allegro
21. Sonatine No. 1, Op. 67: II - Largo
22. Sonatine No. 1, Op. 67: III - Allegro Moderato
23. Gigue, K574
24. Bassoonists' Holiday
25. I Got Rhythm
26. I'm In The Mood For Love
27. Caravan
28. Oh! Darling
29. Tango (1940)
30. Tango (1995)
31. Youkali
32. Tango (1984)
33. Azure

Customer Reviews:

Even my kid likes this!.......2005-11-07

This is an amazing collection of songs, all performed with such skill that even my 8-year-old son likes this CD. Brahms and Beatles, Mozart and Ellington, there is something here for everyone. And thank you, thank you, thank you for "Bassoonist's Holiday."

Bassoon Me!.......2004-08-09

I delight in the bassoon! What a unique and great sound, throaty and thrillingly coarse, yet soaring to sound at times like sax, like oboe, like cello, like a bunch of bassoonatics!

This is delightful collection of musical styles played by this innovative and talented quartet. Choosing to select pieces that are not typically of the bassoon repertoire, we go from Waltz to Gershwin to Broadway to Motzart to Lennon/McCartnye to Sibelius to most of us unknowns such as Mitchell Clarke to Duke Ellington.

All played with passion and gusto and excellent tonality, phrasing and tempo.

Bassoon Me again!

Brilliant Bassoonastics.......2003-09-27

This would have to be the best bassoon ensemble cd on the market. The arrangements are stylish and clever, and the performances brilliant! Fraser Jackson must be the most accomplished contrabassoonist I have ever head. This cd is a must for any bassoonists collection be you amateur or proffessional.

OUTSTANDING QUARTET.......2002-04-14

This disc is really superb!!! Not only is the playing at an extremely high level by the group, the arrangements are also outstanding. The Brahms is abolutely beautiful. The group goes from lightning fingers bravura to sweet soulful singing. It is a joy to listen to again and again.

Simply fantastic!.......2001-10-26

I simply love the Caliban Quartet! They breath new life into bassoons! The way they bring out the music is simply magical. Not only do they sound good, their technical abilities are simply amazing!

Average customer rating: Not as Good good vibe Very Saucy Virtuosity

Virtuosity (1995 Film) Various Artists Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Strange Days: Music From The Motion Picture Babe: Pig In The City - Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture Against All Odds: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Wild Thornberrys Movie Natural Born Killers: A Soundtrack For An Oliver Stone Film ASIN: B000003BRG Release Date: 1995-08-01

Tracks:

1. No Talking Just Head - The Heads/Deborah Harry
2. A Big Day In The North - The Heads/Deborah Harry
3. Party Man - The Worldbeaters/Peter Gabriel
4. Hu Hu Hu - Dig
5. White, Discussion - Live
6. The Loyaliser - Fatima Mansions
7. Fallen Angel - Traci Lords
8. Abbaon Fat Tracks - Tricky
9. Into The Paradise - William Orbit
10. Build It With Love - Londonbeat
11. I Can't Get No Sleep - India And Masters At Work
12. Samurai - Juno Reactor
13. Young Boys - Lords Of Acid

Amazon.com

Three tracks to note on this companion to the hit cyberthriller: 1) A funky and inconsequential debut by the David Byrne-less Talking Heads (now just The Heads) featuring Deborah Harry; 2) A mesmerizing, The The-like tune ("A Big Day in the North") marking the American debut of Black Grape, the promising new venture for Happy Mondays founder Shaun Ryder; and 3) "Party Man," a trademark mid-tempo Peter Gabriel yawner co-written to no apparent effect by Tori Amos. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

Not as Good.......2003-01-31

When I watched the film Virtuosity, I was pleasantly surprised. Pretty good film, although a little phony in spots. The soundtrack during the film sounded incredible and I thought I just had to own it. Well, I guess I didn't need to after all. Yes, there are a few great songs on the CD, and I'm glad I bought it, but it sure wasn't the "must have" I thought it was. I wouldn't recommend spending a whole lot on this CD, but if you can spare a few dollars, it is worth it for the few great songs on it.

good vibe.......2000-04-06

all i got to say is tricky is on this album,,so you know its the bomb

Very Saucy.......2000-03-27

Awesome mix to jam to, drive to, and dance to. There a various styles of music, though mostly techno, its fast, soft, and some are blood rushing!

Virtuosity.......2000-03-13

Overall this is a valuable buy. Virtuosity has an intense techno theme throughout that I found enjoyable in many ways. I particularly liked the pieces by LIVE and LORDS OF ACID.

Virtuosity is an exciting movie AND soundtrack across the board. If you prefer techno in the slightest, I recommend this buy.

Average customer rating: Donald Hall Songs will change your life! Delightful

Bolcom: Haunted Labyrinth, Sessions 2 & 3, etc Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Bolcom, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: William Bolcom: Symphony No. 1; Symphony No. 3; Seatlle Slew Orchestral Suite ASIN: B00004SC18 Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

1. Scherzo Fant - Detroit Chm Winds & Strs/H. Robert Reynolds
2. Three Donald Hall Songs: Horse Song - Joan Morris
3. Three Donald Hall Songs: O Cheese - Joan Morris
4. Three Donald Hall Songs: Wheel Of the Oxcart - Joan Morris
5. Session II - Detroit Chm Winds & Strs/H. Robert Reynolds
6. Virtuosity Rag - Detroit Chm Winds & Strs/H. Robert Reynolds
7. Haunted Labyrinth - Robert Conway
8. Session III - Detroit Chm Winds & Strs/H. Robert Reynolds
9. Five Fold Five - Detroit Chm Winds & Strs/H. Robert Reynolds

Customer Reviews:

Donald Hall Songs will change your life!.......2004-05-21

This CD is worth it, no question, for the 3 Donald Hall songs alone. The musicians are great, Joan Morris is fabulous (so much meaning, so much context and feeling in just one voice) and the poems are powerful, profound, haunting, clever - once you hear them a few times with Morris' magnificent delivery you'll never want to be without them again. Or without her interpretations. Music lovers, song and cabaret lovers, poetry lovers, fans of anything quality - this CD has hidden treasures for you. Morris' ability to convey layers of meaning and deep feeling without ever stooping to sentimentality is amazing - this would be a wonderful introduction to Bolcom/Morris collaborations too.

Delightful.......2000-10-29

As producer and engineer of this CD, I have to admit that I didn't know how good the results of our work at Ann Arbor would be. The sessions were fine but we had little time to accomodate everyone's schedules and had the inconvenience of working around the University orchestra which was rehearsing the Mahler 1st Symphony next door. Each piece required a different setup and slightly different sound philosophy. Now as I hear the disc again, I'm delighted by the results: imaginative playing of consistently delightful music. The Donald Hall songs are moving and funny, the wind pieces tinged with just a touch of jazz and the Duo for Violin and Viola looks back longingly to more tranquil times. I've never had to record a scream, but the Haunted Labyrinth begins with a convincing one (recorded at 8 AM, no less.) You don't need to be adventurous to try this one.

Average customer rating: Breathtaking!

Fire of the Soul: Choral Virtuosity in 17th-century Russia and Poland Manufacturer: Rose Ensemble ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Seasons of Angels Rosa das Rosas: Cantigas de Santa Maria and Other Spiritual Songs for the Virgin Slavic Holiday ASIN: B0000YWBUS Release Date: 2003-11-10

Tracks:

1. Magnificat (Mikolaj Zielenski, ca.1550-post 1616)
2. Motetto de Sancto Stanislao (Mikolaj Zielenski)
3. In festo Omnium Sanctorum (Mikolaj Zielenski)
4. In solemnitate Corporis Christi (Mikolaj Zielenski)
5. Deus in adiutorium (Mikolaj Zielenski)
6. Motetto de Sancto Alberto (Mikolaj Zielenski)
7. Crucifixus surrexit (Andrzej Rohaczewski, fl. ca. 1620)
8. Slava...Yedinorodniy Sine (Vasily Titov, c.1650-ca.1715)
9. Heruvkaya Pes
10. Dostoyno yest, yako voistinnu
11. Bogoroditse Devo, raduysia (Sergey Khvoshchinskiy, b. 1957)

Album Description

Dazzling Eastern European polyphony featuring the antiphonal glory of Polish Renaissance composer Mikolaj Zielenski, the strength of the Russian Orthodox Liturgy with 12-part writing from Baroque master Vasily Titov, and The Rose Ensemble's commissioned "hit," Bogoroditse Devo, raduysia, by Minnesota composer, Sergey Khvoshchinskiy.

Customer Reviews:

Breathtaking!.......2003-12-04

Listening to this CD literally transports your soul. The rich harmonies, the 12 part textures and the beauty of the soaring soprano and rich bass lines gives the listener a true treat. A must have for your choral collection.

Average customer rating:

Virtuosity - Il Baritono Barocco Bach , Telemann , Monteverdi , Campra , and Musil Manufacturer: Bongiovanni ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000SQKZ3I Release Date: 2007-07-24

Average customer rating: Should be required listening Not only a great: singer/songwrite/musician/composer/etc.etc Breath of FRESH air! The best album I've heard in many a year... A Very Special Album

Musicbox Peter Mayer Manufacturer: Little Flock Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Romeo's Garage Stirrin' Up The Water Spare Tire Orchestra Earth Town Square Midwinter ASIN: B0002XQAYA Release Date: 2004-05-03

Tracks:

1. The Last Island
2. Faith In Angels
3. Musicbox
4. Cool Blue Swing
5. When It Rains
6. Sweet Nothing
7. Yesterday's Fool
8. Jesse's Hill
9. Walking To The Sun
10. Good To Have A Friend
11. Every Morning
12. Somewhere In Between
13. Approaching Caroline
14. Golden Light

Album Description

Peter Mayer's "Musicbox" CD brings to life Mayer's 14 new original songs, including Faith in Angels, Last Island, Walking to the Sun, as well as the title track. This collection of tunes showcases Mayer's versatility and virtuosity, weaving finely honed lyrics and memorable melodies with influences from blues, country, folk, jazz, pop and rock into a compelling soundscape that reveals more with each listening.

Customer Reviews:

Should be required listening.......2006-11-13

Peter Mayer, brother Jim, Roger Guth, and the rest of this band are some of the most brilliant musicians to come together and form a band. This album is fantastic from start to finish. Peter's voice and guitar work, the wonderful lyrics, and the stylistic melodies are a pleasure to listen to again and again. Very relaxing yet inspiring music. This is a must have for every music lover!!!

Not only a great: singer/songwrite/musician/composer/etc.etc.......2006-10-13

Peter has his own recording studio and does all the sound mixing for Jimmy Buffett. He has years of experience and talent; even enough to make Jimmy sound good. When someone that knows the how and why behind taking something that sounds good and making it sound great becomes the artist, they start with great and make it superb. Music Box is just that, superb!

Breath of FRESH air!.......2005-10-17

I bought Peter's "Music Box" & "Stirrin' Up The Water" CDs last year and haven't listen to anything as much as these two since. If I could write and produce songs like this I'd be a happy man, well lets just say way happier. The dynamics, musicianship, detail and production chops on these two albums are stunning. Forget that he is Jimmy Buffett's guitarist... you'd never know it. Any recording musicians out there that need inspiration... this is it. Total ear candy. Truly an original breath of fresh air.

The best album I've heard in many a year..........2004-10-15

...and that's not just rhetoric. This album is wonderful. The lyrics are deep and insightful, the production is very pleasant and not overbearing, and it has the hallmark of all Peter Mayer work - incredible musicianship and wonderful arrangements. That and a boatload of hooks.

When I say Peter Mayer, people say "who"? Then I tell them that his day job is the lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett's band, and he plays to his real muse in his own group. I tell them that his sound is like a cross between Dave Matthews and Paul Simon (and on this album there's some more poppy stuff that I swear could be on a Sugar Ray album if it was only a little poppier). The music runs the gamut from folk to jazz and dixieland to pop to world beat and gospel. And it all works. This album is that good. (And the song Faith in Angels was just broadcast on the MTV show "Made"). The title track is stirring, both lyrically and in the song structure.

I've had the pleasure of meeting Peter Mayer and his brother Jim (the bassist) and they are amazingly humble for the talent they possess. Don't let them be secrets, for this music needs to be heard. "Adult Album Alternative" radio should be all over this.

A Very Special Album.......2004-10-07

Peter Mayer has been Jimmy Buffett's lead guitarist for 15 years. Sadly, his incredible guitar playing and song writing, which has inspired 7 fantastic solo albums, seems to be a well-kept secret within the Buffett fan base and a small but dedicated fan base for Peter.

But that fan base is growing every day thanks to consistently great new releases, such as "Musicbox."

This album has all of the great attributes that make Peter such a great songwriter, musican and performer. The songs are lyrically deep and introspective, and feature likeable textures created by the world-class musicans that make up the Peter Mayer Group.

This includes artists like Roger Guth and Jim Mayer, accomplished musicians who share the stage with Peter in Jimmy Buffett's band. But it also includes appearances by legendary jazz drummer Dave Weckl, and the extremely accomplished and diverse songwriter, pianist and producer, Jay Oliver.

With all of this in mind, the album still has tremendous pop value, and Peter's virtuoso guitar playing and crystal-clear voice combine with these other incredible musicians to form 14 great songs.

Average customer rating: The last American Romantic pianist! Sorcerer's Apprentice Sensational pianistic fireworks

The Virtuosity of Earl Wild Manufacturer: Ivory Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Galops | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dohnányi, Ernö von | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Scherzo | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Wild, Earl | ( W ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Caprices | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Earl Wild at 88 Earl Wild Plays Liszt (The 1985 Sessions) Earl Wild: Virtuoso Piano Transcriptions Earl Wild - Living History 'At 90' Earl Wild Plays Johannes Brahms ASIN: B00000HY82 Release Date: 1999-01-10

Tracks:

1. Liszt: Grand Galop Chromatique
2. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
3. Tchaikovsky/Wild: Pas de Quatre from 'Swan Lake'
4. Dohnanyi: Capriccio in F minor, Op.28, No.6
5. Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No.1
6. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No.4
7. Moszkowski: Etincelles, Op.36, No.6
8. Tchaikovsky: Scherzo a la Russe, Op.1, No.1
9. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No.12
10. Schubert/Tausig: Marche Militaire, Op.51, No.1
11. Liszt: Polonaise No.2 in E Major (Busoni Coda)

Tracks:

1. d'Albert: Scherzo in F sharp Major, Op.16, No.2
2. Schumann/Liszt: Fruhlingsnacht
3. Paganini/Liszt: Etude No.3 (La Campanella)
4. Paganini/Liszt: Etude No.2 (La Capricciosa)
5. Paganini/Liszt: Etude No.5 (La Chasse)
6. Chopin: Polanaise in A flat Major, Op.53
7. Liszt: Transcendental Etude No.10 in F minor
8. Mendelssohn: Spinning Song, Op.67, No.4
9. Liszt: Etude in F minor (La Leggierezza)
10. Liszt: Transcendental Etude No.2 in A minor
11. Wagner/Liszt: Spinning Chorus ('The Flying Dutchman')
12. Verdi/Liszt: Rigoletto Paraphrase
13. Liszt: Valse Oubliee No.1
14. Liszt: Gnomenreigen (Dance of the Gnomes)
15. Liszt: Transcendental Etude No.7 (Eroica)
16. Liszt: Waldesrauschen (Forest murmurs)
17. Dohnanyi: Capriccio in B minor, Op.2, No.4

Album Description

Scintillating - Exciting - Riveting - Powerful - Awesome - Stupendous performances of some of the most difficult piano showpieces ever written. Earl Wild bedazzles with his keyboard pyrotechnics, charms us with his musicianship and always impresses us with his élan. The virtuosic Liszt, Dohnányi, Tchaikovsky, Moszkowski, Chopin, Mendelssohn, and d'Albert compositions come alive in this 2 disc collection that every piano enthusiast will want to own! (ADD & DDD)Recorded: 11/63, 10/64, 1966, 4/67, 4/68, 6/69, 1976, 10/78 and 12/85. Mastered using 20-Bit State-of-the-Art Technology — HDCD Encoded

Customer Reviews:

The last American Romantic pianist!.......2005-11-19

Earl Wild is a true icon in the story of the American pianism. His excel virtues and broad gusto for an impressive of composers and tendencies have become him in obligated reference at the moment of rethink and establish a definitive valuation of the most intrepid and virtuosi pianist of several generations.

Once more he surprises us with his idiomatic Liszt, conferring him of vitality, spontaneity, expression and flair. Do not forget to include him among the selected dynasty of the Great at the moment to name Giants of the status of Gyorgy Cziffra, Erwin Nyiregihazi, Louis Kentner, Edith Farnadi, Samson Francois, Leslie Howard, and Michael Ponti.

Sorcerer's Apprentice.......2005-04-29

It's almost comical, the embarrassment of riches one finds on this 2-CD set. Each performance here stands as its own jewel. Each interpretation is carefully mapped out and flawlessly executed. One gets the feeling with Wild that seldom does he walk away after a performance not having done at least 99% of what he set out to do.

In the difficult(although rather silly)Grand Galop Chromatique of Liszt, Wild's touch is light but solid all at the same time. Very few pianists get to the end of this piece without sounding like their hands are going to drop off from fatigue. Yet Wild never gives a sense of this.

Having listened to perhaps fifty different recordings of the Mephisto Waltz #1 over the last twenty years, I still prefer Wild's. More than anyone he captures the sense of hallucinogenic sexuality that's heavily laced into this piece. Even with the brisk tempo he takes, the playing never loses its creaminess, it's seductiveness; it's dangerous allure.

There's nothing more satisfying than to be able to return to favorite pieces of music throughout the years and constantly find new things about them you never discovered before. So to with these interpretations, you'll find many reasons to keep coming back again and again, to savor the superb artistry of Earl Wild.

Sensational pianistic fireworks.......1999-06-15

Ivory Classics are now releasing a series of the veteran American piano virtuoso Earl Wild's recordings, upon which his reputation as a super-virtuoso rests. These superbly refurbished recordings date from the 1960s to 1980s and mostly capture Wild at his technical and interpretative best. Take the fiendish Liszt Mephisto Waltz No. 1 for example. Even in the light of Wild's three other recordings of this piece, and other famous ones from Kapell, Horowitz, and Cziffra, this version is a spine-tingling diabolic ride at a staggering basic tempo. Other high-lights include Liszt's Grand Galop Chromatique (better balanced and controlled than Cziffra's), Gnomenreigen, and a stunning Dohnanyi pairing. Many other adventures await the listener - snap these discs up, a bargain at the price.

Dance Music:

1. We Konnecked [Explicit Lyrics]
2. Word Pimpin' [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Xperience [Explicit Lyrics]
4. All or Nothing [Enhanced] [Explicit Lyrics]
5. Amazing Allah
6. Anytime-Anyplace [Explicit Lyrics]
7. Bazooka Tooth [Clean]
8. Best of Mr. Lil One [Explicit Lyrics]
9. Big Chrome [Explicit Lyrics]
10. Black 'n Dangerous [Explicit Lyrics]

Dance Music

dance music

Dance Music

Great Rock N Roll Swindle

Karol Szymanowski: Piano Works

Mellow Ellington [Import]

Jazzmenco

On the Road with Rock'n'Roll

Motown Legends: I've Lost Everything I've Ever Loved

Let's Play!

Reed:Art of Song

Pan American Flash

Musica Jibara Para Las Navidades [Import]

Modern Jazz Sextet [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Romanticello

Let's Roll [Import]

Kick Your Legs Higher

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