Twist

1. Florida Twist

2. Silbando y Caminando

3. Twist Español

4. Tampico Twist

5. Paloma

6. Caravana Twist

7. Negra Consentida

8. Tren Nocturno

9. Actopan (Hucklebuck)

10. Mas Twist (Let's Twist Again)

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Average customer rating: don't waste your money The point? Disapointed Love it. What a let down!!!!

This Left Feels Right: Greatest Hits With a Twist Bon Jovi Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Have a Nice Day Lost Highway Cross Road One Wild Night: Live 1985-2001 New Jersey ASIN: B0000DZ3DG Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

1. Wanted Dead Or Alive
2. Livin' On A Prayer
3. Bad Medicine
4. It's My Life
5. Lay Your Hands On Me
6. You Give Love A Bad Name
7. Bed Of Roses
8. Everyday
9. Born To Be My Baby
10. Keep The Faith
11. I'll Be There For You
12. Always

From Amazon.co.uk

First of all, hats off to Bon Jovi for trying something different with This Left Feels Right--a selective collection of their most popular songs with a twist. That twist isn't a purely acoustic reworking, MTV unplugged style--anybody looking for that experience will be sorely disappointed by what's on offer. What Bon Jovi have done is re-record these songs in a completely different way while maintaining the original lyrics, melody and song structure. What's different then? Well, quite a bit actually. Check out the almost trip-hop beat and distorted vocal of "Wanted Dead or Alive", or the lazy soul of "Livin' on a Prayer". "It's My Life" is a beautiful piano-only standout, almost worth having the whole album for.

The tracklisting isn't perfect, concentrating largely on their 1980s period (there's nothing from These Days, for instance). As such, the venture works as an effective cheese-extraction exercise, keeping the elements that made the originals so great, but removing shouty, hairspray-fuelled "whoa-yeahs". What we get is something that is closer to Jon Bon Jovi's last solo offering--the criminally underrated Destination Anyway. It doesn't always work ("Bed of Roses" just sounds like a warbling cover of the powerful original and by the time they reach "Always" it's obvious they've run out of new twists), and no doubt there will be legions of bemulleted faithfuls who will denounce this as blasphemy of the highest order. Sure, it's probably just record-company filler, but it's a worthwhile investment and you won't be embarrassed to have it on when your mates come round. --Cortman Virtue

Customer Reviews:

don't waste your money.......2007-07-23

I HAVE LISTENED TO BON MJOVI SINCE HE START3ED HIS CARRER AND I NEVER THOUGHT HE WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS. I WAS SO EXCITED BY THE TITLE MI COULD HARDLY WAIT TO HEAR IT. IT WAS SSSOOOOOOO BAD.....I COULD NOT REDCOGNIZE A SONG UNTIL IT WAS ALMOST HALFWAY THRU. ONE SONG SOUNDS LIKE THE NEXT...IF YOU DON'T MIND LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC AT HALF THE SPEED THEN THIS IS FOR YOU, THERE IS NO EXCITMENT IN THIS MUSIC AT ALL. I LISTENED HOPING HE WAS SRARTING MELLO AND WAS GOING TO JAZZ IT UP NO SUCH LUCK...THIS IS ONE CD OF BON JOVI'S I COULD DO WITHOUT.

The point?.......2007-06-28

So let me get this straight...all of Bon Jovi's hits were gathered together, chopped up, and destroyed to produce this piece of trash? How about an ACTUAL greatest hits album?

Disapointed.......2007-06-25

I did not like any of the songs on this album. It really only ranks 1 star, but I'll give a point for trying something new.

"This left feels right" sounds like it was done by a high school cover band trying to be artistic. Ranks WAY below Tesla (see "Five man acoustical jam" for those of you younger then 30).

I am a Bon Jovi fan and bought this without reservation. I suggest you sample the songs before you buy.

Love it........2007-05-09

I love this album. I also love the original songs. Sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don't. For those who are gasping at the supposed blasphemy of messing with classics, well, if this is all they have to worry about, their lives must be pretty good and I'm happy for them. As for me, I'm impressed that Bon Jovi took a bit of a risk. I think it worked out nicely. I'd happily buy more of this style from them.

What a let down!!!!.......2007-03-22

I was SO disappointed when I listened to this CD! It's a remix of the songs. They are done acousticly and it is not worth buying. I love Bon Jovi, but this was a HUGE disappointment! I am not happy with this CD at all.

Average customer rating: Great CD An amazing voice and a worthwhile message! Absolutely Wonderful! Great music anxiously awaiting

Since I Let You Go Eric Dodge Manufacturer: Racing Snail Records RSR ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Why Not Today Body Clutter: Love Your Body, Love Yourself Practically Perfect in Every Way Saving Dinner Basics: How to Cook Even If You Don't Know How Sink Reflections: Overwhelmed? Disorganized? Living in Chaos? The FlyLady's Simple FLYing Lessons Will Show You How to Get Your Home and Your Life in Order--and It All Starts with Shining Your Sink! ASIN: B000CA8PMS Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Anything For You (Eric Dodge)
2. What Would Elvis Do (Eric Dodge)
3. Since I Let You Go (Eric Dodge)
4. Mama Never Told Me (Eric Dodge)
5. My Best (Eric Dodge)
6. The Dash (Eric Dodge)
7. That's Who I Wanna Be (Eric Dodge)
8. It Ain't Love (Eric Dodge)
9. I Blame Me (Eric Dodge)
10. What A Concept (Eric Dodge)
11. When I Was Your Age (Eric Dodge)
12. It Ain't Gonna Happen (Eric Dodge)
13. Up A Creek (Eric Dodge)
14. Unchained Melody (Eric Dodge)

Product Description

The Debut Country music Nashville release by Eric Dodge.

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2006-11-01

This CD is awesome. I was lucky enough to hear Eric play in Utah and he has an amazing voice. There is no foul language and it is entertaining for the whole family.

An amazing voice and a worthwhile message!.......2006-10-27

I love this CD - Eric's songs range from the thought-provoking, to the nostalgic, to the just plain fun! I'm not even a big country fan, but I think that his music appeals to a wide range of audiences! To top it all off, everything I've heard about him and seen of him during interviews, shows him to be a very sweet, down-home, humble kind of guy, who just happens to have extraordinary talent!

Absolutely Wonderful!.......2006-10-24

I loved this CD. It has a good mix of songs on it from several fun and light-hearted songs to songs that provoke deep thought and reflection on life. Eric is very talented and I recommend this to everyone.

Great music.......2006-10-16

I love to listen to Eric Dodge's music and this is a great cd. It has been so inspiring to me. His music is not only entertaining, but it makes me want to be a better person - to really think about what I'm doing with my life...

anxiously awaiting.......2006-10-16

I was so lucky to see Eric in St Louis at a Flyfest and he sang a few songs. He is really talented and a great guy. I ordered the cd and cant wait for it to arrive. All I have heard is wonderful things. I am sure he will not disappoint.

Average customer rating: Imaginations Revisited A tighter, more concise album....but too short for the wait A New Direction for a Classic Metal Band average One of their better, but not the best.

A Twist in the Myth Blind Guardian Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Triumph Or Agony A Matter Of Life And Death Nightfall in Middle-Earth Threshold A Night at the Opera ASIN: B000GLKRDS Release Date: 2006-09-05

Tracks:

1. This Will Never End
2. Otherland
3. Turn The Page
4. Fly
5. Carry The Blessed Home
6. Another Stranger Me
7. Straight Through The Mirror
8. Lionheart
9. Skalds And Shadows
10. The Edge
11. The New Order
12. Dead Sound Of Misery
13. Interview
14. Untitled

Customer Reviews:

Imaginations Revisited.......2007-05-12

After making us wait an almost unbearable four years since their ambitious 2002 album A Night at the Opera, Germany's power metal masters came roaring back in 2006 with A Twist In the Myth. Was it worth the wait? Read on...

Fans who had a problem with the larger than life sound on A Night at the Opera should find A Twist in the Myth a welcome return to the "classic" Blind Guardian sound. I happen to love A Night at the Opera, but I can also see how the complex arrangements, layered vocals, and related elements could turn off some metal fans. A Twist in the Myth hearkens back to the days of Imaginations From the Other Side. This is the most straightforward power metal album we've seen from Blind Guardian in quite some time. Don't get me wrong, there are still plenty of progressive elements, but A Twist in the Myth owes far more to Helloween and Iron Maiden than Queen. Oddly enough, you can judge this particular book by its cover. Comparing the magnificent cover art on A Twist in the Myth to the artwork for A Night at the Opera tells you almost as much about the differences in the two albums as actually listening to them.

A Twist in the Myth is packed with glorious (but not Hammerfall cheesy) power metal anthems, balanced by the occasional renaissance faire song (see Skalds and Shadows). I loved Fly, Carry the Blessed Home, and Another Stranger Me immediately, and it didn't take much for the rest of the album to quickly grow on me. It's an extraordinarily professional album as well, in every aspect from the musicianship to the vocals to the production to most especially the songwriting.

A Twist in the Myth is easily one of the best metal albums of 2006. It might not represent a big step forward for the band, but it is an extremely good power metal album that is more than worthy of the name Blind Guardian.

NOTE: Most versions of A Twist in the Myth feature an audio interview as bonus material. The interview is interesting enough, though not much different than what you'd find in Brave Words or other metal magazines or sites. I'd much rather have the bonus track (All the King's Horses) that went to the Japanese market. I know that Japanese fans are a big part of metal's success, but I can't help but be disappointed that there are parts of the Blind Guardian legacy that the rest of us continually miss out on.

A tighter, more concise album....but too short for the wait.......2007-05-10

(Note: the actual score for this would be about a 4.75).

Blind Guardian's last studio album, A Night At The Opera, was released in the spring of 2002. While their long overdue second live album was released in 2004, it has been a long wait for fans of the German power metal band for new material. Compounding matters was the departure of long-time drummer Thomas Stauch, for reasons which I'm still unclear about. When "Fly", the first single from "A Twist In the Myth", was released, there was more than a bit of controversy swirling around the band, and its direction. Was Blind Guardian "selling out", as overzealous fanboy types would say?

In a word, no. "A Twist In The Myth" is pretty far from any blatant attempt to pander to current trends, nor is it an attempt to merely tread water to appease that segment of the metalhead crowd which fears any change, no matter how minor. The biggest change you'll notice here is that the sound has been tightened up, if you will. Have no fear- you'll still hear heavily overdubbed, massively multi-tracked vocal harmonies and guitar symphonics, a la Queen. However, everything is more precise and "stabbing", and a little less sweeping and loose. The vocal harmonies have a tad fewer tracks layered, and the songs are a little more insistent in pace, and shorter in length. Those expecting another huge, lengthy epic such as "And Then There Was Silence" will be disappointed.

The songs themselves are pretty strong, with the possible exception of "Lionheart", which is lacking in a strong hook. The opener, "This Will Never End", is one of the band's stronger album-openers, although they have never been that great at choosing an opening track on albums after "Somewhere Far Beyond". "Otherland", "Turn The Page", and "Straight Through The Mirror" are all high-octane classics, filled with memorable melodies and guitar work. While "Fly" doesn't have one particularly outstanding hook (after all, this band is about the melodic hooks), it is an impressive evolution of the slightly electronicized sound from "Sadly Sings Destiny" (from their last studio album), and boasts a fair amount of atmosphere. Meanwhile, "Another Stranger Me" is pretty straightforward, but boasts a very catchy vocal line at the end of the chorus. The requisite ballad format is represented by a pair of tracks, the Queen-inspired funeral hymnal "Carry The Blessed Home" (inspired by Stephen King's "The Dark Tower- Book VII"), and "Skalds and Shadows", another of the band's medieval-styled ballads, in the vein of "A Past and Future Secret". "The Edge" and "The New Order" round out the album nicely.

My biggest problem with "A Twist In The Myth" is that, for a band which takes its time with releasing new albums, there's simply not enough music on this one. While I appreciate that they want to pare down the album to minimize filler, and the fact that they underwent a pretty major lineup change, I can't help but feel that this could have been more than it was. The new drummer/flutist/bagpipe-player, Frederik Ehmke, does an admirable job of fitting in with the band's over-the-top, yet straightforward style, although we have yet to see his long term impact on the sound. Hansi's vocals are, as par for the band's recent efforts, less roaring and more high-pitched, and the backing vocals, as usual, are first-rate. The guitar work is certainly emotional and well-structured, with plenty of adept fretwork that is a bit tricky, but never self-indulgent.

I'd certainly recommend this album to anyone who likes melodic metal and hard rock. I just wish the band had put more on record this time around. I can only hope that their release schedule will be more rapid in the future.

A New Direction for a Classic Metal Band.......2007-04-27

One thing that I think makes Blind Guardian particularly special among other metal acts is their fearlessnes when it comes to changes styles between albums. After all, Blind Guardian have played everything from Speed to Thrash to Power to Prog Metal, and have been mostly successful each time. In accordance with this tradition, which Blind Guardian seem to have set for themselves, A Twist in the Myth is no another "A Night at the Opera". It is just as polished as that album, but less produced, and with more standard metal songs.

It had to have been hard for the band to play the songs from A Night at the Opera live because of all the orchestrations. The band seems to have kept that in mind when recording this album. If you're expecting to hear Queen-like vocal sections like the ones in A Night at the Opera, then you are in for a disappointment. Likewise , Orchestrations have taken a back seat. Rather than elaborate, layered Keyboard parts, this album's keyboards are much more subtle. There's a few strange "nintendo-ish" sounds, as someone else pointed out, hear and there. It's almost reminiscent of what you might hear from an act like HORSE the Band.

This album is probably most like "Imaginations from the Other Side" then any other album, because it is probably the most diverse. There's Thrash Elements, Acoustic Ballads, Straight-up Rock songs, and classic Iron Maiden-ish Metal songs. All in all, this album is a good buy for Blind Guardian fans (except the ones who only like their early days, and even they might find something to enjoy hear) and fans of modern metal.

average.......2007-03-31

Not so good as the previous performances of Blind Guardian. Far away from the epic sounds.

One of their better, but not the best........2007-03-11

I have been a fan since Nightfall In Middle Earth came out and I have since bought all of their albums. I have to say that A Night at the Opera was good, but had me worried about the direction that thay were heading. I am glad to say that with this album, my fears are put aside (at least for now). It still has their new style with some old elements that I think is a good mix for them. I would have to rank this as their third best album with Nightfall In Middel Earth at number one and Somewhere Far Beyond at number two. I hope the best for them in their new future and with their new drummer (who is the right fit for the band).

Average customer rating: Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist One of the best young children's CDs! Great Kid Tunes Great music, great twist A favorite at library storytime

Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist Hap Palmer 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 Getting to know Myself Rhythms on Parade One Little Sound - Fun With Phonics And Numbers ASIN: B00004RDLD Release Date: 2000-02-01

Tracks:

1. Itsy Bitsy Spider
2. Pat-A-Cake
3. I'm a Little Teapot
4. Old Mac Donald
5. Touch Your Toes To Your Nose
6. Circle Songs: The Mulberry Bush, Ring Around the Rosy, Hokey Pokey
7. Open Shut Them
8. One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
9. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
10. Bingo
11. The Elephant
12. I'm Glad I'm Me
13. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
14. The Wheels on the Bus
15. Good-bye Song

Amazon.com

Hap Palmer may be best known for his vocal contributions to the hugely popular Baby Songs video series, but parents of 2- to 5-year-olds, particularly those with a sturdier than average educational bent, will find a lot to love on Early Childhood Classics: Old Favorites with a New Twist. This release rids itself of tiresome attempts to turn performances of simple songs like "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" into minor personal masterpieces and instead injects its de rigueur dose of creativity directly into familiar lyrics. For instance, while there's the usual cow and pig on Old MacDonald's farm, we're also introduced to Henrietta's House, where there's a cat, Zebediah's zoo with its tiger, and the puppy in Pamelina's pet shop. Similarly, instead of the usual "Pat-a-Cake" cliffhanger, where the cake's put in the oven and that's all she wrote, we get to hear the ding-ding-ding when it's done and layer on the frosting. The sequence of songs is repeated instrumentally after Palmer's interpretations to allow for sing-alongs and the dreaming up of more new lyrics--a useful device for caregivers who think like teachers (those who don't, though, can make use of clever movement and activity suggestions in the liner notes). Each song's wordplay and simple rhymes are catchy enough to fall into the can't-fail category when it comes to enhancing vocabulary, phonics, and vocabulary skills, and the surprise lyrics lend themselves nicely to attentive listening. Early Childhood Classics delivers old-fashioned fun in a satisfyingly unsplashy way. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

Here is a joyful collection of all time favorite activity songs for young children. Hap Palmer's unique renditions preserve the charm and simplicity of traditional songs while adding new, original lyrics and melodies to extend and enrich the familiar classics.

The simplicity and repetition of these songs guarantee active participation by encouraging children to sing and move with the music. While having fun and participating actively, children develop motor and musical skills and learn about animals, counting, identification of body parts, and phonics. As children sing along, responding to the imagery and humor of the lyrics, reading readiness is also enhanced. Alliteration and rhyme develop a child's ear for the sounds of language - an important pre-reading skill.

These songs are developmentally appropriate for the very young child - infant to 5 years. However, the familiar melodies and contemporary arrangements also elicit surprisingly gusty participation from first and second grade students. A variety of musical styles adds new life to well known songs with swing, blue grass, country, classical, rock, pop, and blues arrangements.

Fifteen songs are presented with vocal interpretation. The sequence is then repeated instrumentally providing opportunities for singing along and creating new lyrics using children's ideas. The instrumental selections also familiarize children with the sounds of a variety of musical instruments including piano, bass, drums, guitar, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn, saxophone, flute, English horn, accordion, and a variety of percussion instruments such as conga drums, bougaraboo drum, ouiro, shaker, wood block and tambourine.

The instrumental versions of each song can be used in the following ways:

1. After children have learned words with the vocal version, they can sing along hearing only the music.

2. Children can create their own lyrics and sing the song using their ideas.

3. The music can accompany sessions in movement exploration and creative movement.

Suggestions for activities and variations are not limited to those presented in this guide book. There are endless possibilities awaiting your creative impulse.

Customer Reviews:

Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist.......2007-05-26

We listen to this CD almost evry day while driving around in the car. My daughter loves singing the songs!!! They are all good. Well worth the money!!

One of the best young children's CDs!.......2006-02-24

My almost 4 year old is a huge Hap Palmer fan, and it's catching on to me. Just listen to one of his CDs, and you'll understand. This one in particular is great. I love how he makes beloved children songs even better. I never thought I'd be just as happy to hear a children's CD as one of my own, but this is so catchy, and it is priceless hearing my young daughter singing along to the words! It's great for her memory skills, remembering and singing to all the songs, and it's great for her learning rhyme and rhythm. The lyrics he adds are sooo fun and cathy and sweet. I love this guy!

Great Kid Tunes.......2006-02-18

I bought this for my daughter, who is two, and my older kids love it as much as she does. Easy to remember lyrics and catchy tunes make this a great cd to listen to.

Great music, great twist.......2005-10-28

If standard kid's tunes play in your house or car all day long, you will love this refreshing cd and your kid's won't miss a beat. I don't understand the 2 star review. If you don't like something, that's fine. But the reviewer's logic is very skewed in that they said it didn't meet their expectations, even though 1) The cd was a gift, and 2) The title of the cd tells you that it's not an album of "to-the-letter" standards. So if you don't like the music or your child doesn't like it, fine. But don't rate it down because you had ridiculous expectations from something you didn't even want or buy. If you are open-minded and enjoy good, fun, music you will love this. There is varied musical accompaniment and Hap sings great and truly seems to feel the music (unlike most performers of children's standards). Of course, the ultimate critic is the child. My daughter LOVES this cd (she's 21 months old now and has been listening to it since 12 months). Again, if you want standard kid songs, you may be disappointed with this because the music and words are different (usually, each song starts in a traditional manner but then non-standard lyrics and music follow). But if you want a twist without leaving the traditional songs altogether, buy this. I don't think you will be disappointed.

A favorite at library storytime.......2005-10-19

I'm a children's librarian in Illinois and this cd has become one I use at almost every storytime. I especially love "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" because it contains a verse inserted by Hap Palmer which allows me to introduce Shakespeare to the tiniest child. He uses a line from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- "silver bow new bent in heaven" to describe the moon. I have entire families singing along, learning a famous quotation painlessly! And it's a beautiful, calming song to use at the end of a storytime. Parents and kids love it!

Average customer rating: unpleasant sounds Another great Kronos Stunning And they never stepped off the train... Beautiful!

Kronos Caravan Aleksandra Vrebalov , Carlos Paredes , Rahul Dev Burman , Enrique Rangel , Sapo Perapaskero , Rezso Seress , Terry Riley , Anibal Troilo , Kayhan Halhor , Ali Jihad Racy , Nicholas (aka Dale, Dick) Roubanis , and Zakir Hussain Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Riley, Terry | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | 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 Kronos Quartet | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Riley, Terry | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Kronos Quartet | ( K ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Nuevo Pieces of Africa Kronos Quartet Kronos Quartet Performs Philip Glass Mugam Sayagi: Music of Franghiz Ali-Zadeh ASIN: B00004S92N Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

1. Pannonia Boundless
2. Cancao Verdes Anos
3. Aaj Ki Raat
4. La Muerta Chiquita
5. Turceasca
6. Gloomy Sunday
7. Cortejo Funebre en el Monte Diablo
8. Reponso
9. Romance No. 1
10. Gallop of a Thousand Horses
11. Ecstasy
12. Misirlou Twist

Amazon.com

The Kronos Quartet--apparently tired of performing some of the most riveting Western classical works composed in the last century--decided to take a vacation with Caravan. Where did they go? As evidenced by this globetrotting disc, seemingly everywhere. Music from the Middle East, South America, India, Portugal, and California (to name just a few) find their way onto this genre-blurring disc, along with a few surprises. They do a dizzying take on Dick Dale's "Miserlou," which we learn was originally written by Nicholas Roubanis in the '30s; perform a tune from India's bustling "Bollywood" film music industry; and tackle Terry Riley's inventive "Corgeo Funebre en el Monte Diablo"--the second movement of his Requiem for Adam (written for the late son of Kronos leader David Harrington). These are disparate but enthralling works that run the gamut from frenetic to reflective. Even though Caravan sounds less cohesive than Kronos's other world music foray, Pieces of Africa, this is still an enthralling collection and a must for Kronos fans. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

unpleasant sounds.......2006-11-10

Kronos Caravan was a dissapointment and a waste of money. I can only stand to listen to two of the tracks. Most of the tracks are an annoying blend of too many strings and what ever instrument the guest artist is playing.I never want to listen to any of the music from the cultures represented on this cd.

Another great Kronos.......2002-07-09

The positive part is that this is really good but I rank their last "Nuevo" higher because that one holds togheter better.

This is mostly middle eastern/central europe stuff and even if I THINK I know way some argentinian/portuguise tracks are in this (because of that argentininan tango has it roots in middle europe.. portugal cobining bandelon with portuguese fado) it feels misplaced here but artisticially it is very good performed anyway and... hows about "Miserlou Twist" then.. well composer of that old hit has his roots in Libanon so.. :-).

Anyway is this very good, fun, well played and sound, production is also something extra.

You be pleased with this if you like stringquartets with more of a folklore style but my advice is that you by this togheter with Nuevo then you have two great great discs.

People used to Kronos cooperation with Glass, Steve Riech should like this but it is def. NOT minimalism att all.

Stunning.......2000-11-19

I've never been a fan of classical music. Being forced to listen to Mozart and such growing up in school, ugh, school has made me gain a deep hatred of famous classical composers and the like. Never thought I would ever get into classical music because it was all killed to me.

Then I heard of Kronos Quartet. They were raved about on a movie review for "Requiem for a Dream," which they are mostly responsible for the entire score on. So, I decided to give them a bit of a chance. I bought three of their albums, "Early Music," and "Kronos Quartet performs Phillip Glass." The most important of all of these is "Caravan."

The last CD I listened to, I was a little afraid to, because I figured I'd enjoy Western pieces a little more, and probably wouldn't like the more 'world' sound this album seems to say it has.

I couldn't have been more wrong, from the opening track, "Pannoia Boundless," I was in love, raving about it to everyone I knew. Every track seems to have an energy that oozes from within it, these dynamics that manage to grab me and toss me around every time. Even the weakest track, being "Cortejo Funebre en el Monte Diablo," because of the horribly synth-sounding beats, horns, and bells, still has a certain power after you get past the horrible intro of the song.

Either way, Kronos Caravan is a great listen for anyone just dabbling in classical string quartets and wants something a little more high power and intrusive than your average "background music."

And they never stepped off the train..........2000-07-22

According to the press and liner notes, this album is intended to chart a sort of musical journey, obviously reflected by the title. Such a concept is highly suspect - eclecticism for its own sake (or more likely for the sake of capturing the widest consumer base) very rarely leads to meaningful, cohesive art, possibly because the best art comes "from within", that is, from within an individual's or a group's experience, not simply the surface reflection of ethnic stereotypes. Add to this the antequated notion that a caucasian string quartet can "capture" the world's sounds for YOUR discerning ears, and you have a piece of sheer mediocrity.

Osvaldo Golijov's arrangements excel at highlighting various effects of instrumental combinations. That's a plus. However, these performances are mostly shorn of whatever vitality is inherent in the compositions, by the quartet's lack of rhythmic unity and attack - some of these takes sound like tentative rehearsals. The worst in this respect has to be "Aaj Ki Raat". Anyone who knows Indian film music is aware of its energy and manic quality. This performance, however, has none of that, opting instead for a navel-gazing lack of dynamism that actually serves to bury the melodic theme, in lieu of which we are given the sound of tablas, which even Zakir Hussain can't make jive with the ennervated ensemble.

Not surprisingly, the only impassioned performance is "Turceasca", likely because most of the music is played by Taraf de Haidouks, a Romanian Gypsy ensemble that lends its "quaint" and "primitive" spunk to the tastemaker quartet, producing a "rousing, olde country" stewe.

Anyone with an interest in music beyond her/his borders should pick up the real thing, spend a little money, force her/himself to get used to its strangeness, and maybe she/he will come away a little wiser. Oh, yes, purchase an honest classical disc next time, as well.

Beautiful!.......2000-07-13

This CD is great in many ways. There is beatiful music from all over the world on this one. It's interesting 'cause it's rather easy listened, but still very deep and vital. "Pannonia Boundless" and "Turceasca" was the first two tracks to capture me. After that you discover the beauty of the other tracks. The themes of the songs are very clear and they work fine both as headphone-music as background-music. Get this one!

Average customer rating: More substance than not Magnificent A must have for Latin Music Lovers!!! Simply excellent. Cuban Cheese

Here comes...el Son - Songs of The Beatles with a Cuban TWIST Manufacturer: Panama Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Brazilian & Latin Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Beatles in Bossa Nova Bossa N' Marley Jazz & '80s: The Coolest and Sexiest Songbook of the Eighties Bossa n' Stones, Vol. 2 Rmm Tropical Tribute to Beatles ASIN: B0000668G1 Release Date: 2001-12-22

Tracks:

1. We Can Work It Out
2. Hey Jude
3. Get Back
4. Here There And Everywhere
5. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
6. Hello Goodbye
7. Nowhere Man (a capella)
8. Here Comes The Sun
9. Eleanor Rigby
10. For No One
11. Eleanor Rigby
12. And I Love Her
13. Drive My Car
14. In My Life
15. Because (a capella)
16. Golden Slumbers/Carry That Weight/The End

Album Description

Songs of THE BEATLES…with a Cuban TWIST.

Here Comes…el Son merges the spirit of The Beatles with the soul of Cuban music. It offers Beatles fans a rare bifocal musical experience: familiar Fab Four tunes rendered in grassroots Afro-Cuban rhythms. This musically rich CD also presents the music enthusiast with an exotic compilation of songs of the most famous Rock 'n Roll group in the world in styles never heard before.

HISTORICAL FACTS
Banned in Cuba during the early years of the revolution, Beatles music managed to break through and establish a following that endures to this day in Cuba. HCES emerges from that following as the FIRST record of Beatles songs played in traditional Cuban musical rhythms. It is also the FIRST record performed in English by Cuban musicians residing in Cuba.

Customer Reviews:

More substance than not.......2005-04-21

I was surprised by this album overall, as there were new takes on classics. Some do fall a little flat for my taste. But the simple act of recording it and paying homage to the brits was revolutionary if you believe the history behind this. Some cuts are a bit abrupt, as the syncopation and melodics seem to work against each other in a frenzy of forced rhythm that is neither here nor there. But when they get it all together it's magical. A good effort, original... with the heart in the right place and the harmonies do it justice. Only a couple may trascend the original. I'll never think of hello, goodbye the same way again. And here comes the sun glows with the light of a caribbean sunset, with the strumming of the "tres". While And I love her gains a wistful sweetness.

Magnificent.......2004-08-23

Very warm, thoughtful and enjoyable. A gem. Has a "sad" longing sound, the players must really want to be in Havana -without Castro- to have inadvertely influx that sadness in their adaptation's dna.

A must have for Latin Music Lovers!!!.......2004-03-04

As a musician and a Lover of the Beatles and Latin Music, This
CD adds style and Flavor to several popular Beatle songs.
From the upbeat Afro drums of "Hey Jude", to the romantic blend of percussion in "And I Love Her" to the a capella rendition
of "Because" {all sung with a really nice Spanish accent}

The Beatles captured the sound of a generation, this CD caputers
the soul of that sound through diverse Latin arrangements.

This is truly a valuble part of my muisc collection.

Simply excellent........2004-02-17

Although making versions of already famous songs guarantees success, these musicians have paid due respect to them by accompanying the lyrics with beautiful arrangements. You'll be delighted.

Cuban Cheese.......2003-05-14

I'm usually a fan of "tribute" CD's, unfortunately I found this one to be a disappointment. A few of the selections have interesting rhythmic and acappella arangements, "Because" and "Hello Goodbye". But most of it just comes accross as rather cheesy. It sort of sounds like a Carribean cruise ship band recorded this. It could use a little more edge. Where's Ry Cooder when you need him?

Average customer rating:

Music With a Twist: Revolutions Various Artists Manufacturer: Red Int / Red Ink ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Belgium | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: Release the Stars Icky Thump Timbaland Presents Shock Value Favourite Worst Nightmare Good Girl Gone Bad ASIN: B000MM1G40 Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. "Standing In The way of Control" The Gossip
2. "Come Over Here" Sarah Bettens
3. "Jesse" Ivri Lider
4. "Forgiveness" Johnathan Mendelsohn & Wamdue Project
5. "Magic Tree" Kirsten Price
6. "Love you Better" God-Des And She
7. "Flow With My Soul" Adam Joseph
8. "The Lie" Dylan Rice
9. "Addiction" Tangela Bell
10. "I Think I'm Falling In Love" Jesse O
11. "I Should Go" Levi Kreis

Average customer rating: more commercial but good A Must A gem during the lull A gem of that time period Time tested sound

Twist of Shadows Xymox Manufacturer: Fontana Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | British Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Netherlands | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Phoenix Metamorphosis Headclouds Floodland Only Theatre of Pain ASIN: B000001FQU Release Date: 1994-01-25

Tracks:

1. Evelyn
2. Obsession
3. Craving
4. Blind Hearts
5. The River
6. A Million Things
7. Tonight
8. Imagination
9. In The City
10. Clementina

Customer Reviews:

more commercial but good.......2006-01-30

The band's 3rd album, released in 1989 signalled a change not just in sound, but in name too. Abandoning "Clan Of" to become just "Xymox" and signed to a major label, the band's musical approach became more commerical, although the core sound was still routed in darkwave territory. "Evelyn" , "Obsession" "In The City"are the 4 best tracks IMO, but also worth a mention is "Craving", which is probably the one track that is most reminiscent of their previous album, Medusa. Not the best album to start your Xymox collection with (for that, go for the self titled album , "Medusa" or "Hidden Faces or anything later"), but for fans of the band, it's a must have.

A Must.......2005-09-27

This OH-SO Rare combination of smooth melodies, dance beats, and dreamy vocals are essential to all of us how appreciate high end music. If you want to dance great..if you just want to kick back and enjoy the sounds..well that's great too!

A gem during the lull.......2005-08-27

I practically wore this album out when I bought it. I think the reason was that during this period of time in music there was next to nothing good at all being produced. Twist Of Shadows was and still is a refreshing blend of Gothic without being too overwhelmingly gloomy and modern synth pop that doesn't get too cheesy. Lyrically the songs are not very meaningful but they are all so well crafted that you have to appreciate the final product.

A gem of that time period.......2004-11-20

This review is coming from someone who really likes punk/old school industrial, but this album is awesome. I like a handful of the Clan's albums but this one is my fav. As 80's as the synths and drums sound with the goth vocals, this disc is streaming with wonderful melody. The songs are catchy and melodic, as well as uplifting sometimes. Its still mostly goth but with a new wave backbone this time around. This album has and will be with me until cd players are obsolete. Note: This album cannot be purchased without Creatures, they go so good together. One of best mellow goth rock albums for sure

Time tested sound.......2004-08-24

Unfortunately, the Xymox releases aren't going to appear of the upcoming "Best of..." and that's a real shame.

"Evelyn" is my favorite track, moody and gothic. "Obsession" is a nod to their earlier sound, very good as well. Brighter and much poppier but equally satisfying are "Imagination", "Blind Hearts" and "In the City".

A lush, moody and masterful work that still sounds terrific.

Average customer rating: One of the Best Bands around.. Great Band, Great CD Completely unique band with familiar influences Best live band I've heard Good Introduction to a Great Band

5 Alive! Carbon Leaf Manufacturer: Constant Ivy Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Echo Echo Indian Summer Ether-Electrified Porch Music Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat Shadows In The Banquet Hall ASIN: B0000AGWS4 Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Shine
2. Home
3. Big Strong Man
4. Blue Ridge Laughing
5. Torn To Tattered
6. Is This The Fall?
7. Wandrin' Around
8. So Why?
9. American Tale
10. Crazy Train

Tracks:

1. Gloryland
2. Maybe Today
3. The Boxer
4. Attica's Flower Box Window
5. 7 Brides For 7 Sinners
6. Desperation Song
7. Follow The Lady
8. Days Gone By
9. Traffic
10. Toy Soldiers
11. Mary Mac

Customer Reviews:

One of the Best Bands around.........2004-07-30

I first heard this band when the opened for Jump Little Children...Phenomenal! This CD helps capture their sound when you hear them live. (Which I think everyone should do...) The melodies, guitar riffs, Celtic influence, strong bass talent, and mesmerizing drums make this CD an "experience" to listen too.

Amazon should offer a money back guarantee for this album because nobody will dislike it.

This album is best served with a few pints of Guinness.

Great Band, Great CD.......2004-07-03

I fortunately was given this CD by a band member of Carbon Leaf, and it literally didn't leave my CD player for weeks! I saw the guys play and they completely blew me away. The energy and quality of their live show is just awesome. This CD really captures the Carbon Leaf live experience. This CD is a really good introduction of Carbon Leaf. Some of my personal favorite of this disc are Home, Blue Ridge Laughing, Torn to Tattered, Wanderin' Around, American Tale, Desperation Song, and Toy Soldiers. However, all the songs are fantastic. This is just an all around great CD from an all around great band. Everyone do yourself a favor: start listening to Carbon Leaf.

Completely unique band with familiar influences.......2004-05-10

These guys sound like they grew up on 80's Athens rock, bluegrass & celtic traditions, and spent some formative time grooving to Phish.

But they are completely their own. With incredible guitar riffs to great vocals, they create their own sound. They understand the power of traditional roots to move their audiences, and are fabulous live.

Best live band I've heard.......2003-09-17

This album is perfect for people who have heard Carbon Leaf but have never had the good fortune to see them in concert. Carbon Leaf's passion is to perform and this album let's that shine through. Between the amazing musicality exhibited in the solos, the energy of the performances, and the creativity in adapting covers of other songs to their style, this album is a winning combination. The other great thing about this album is getting to hear some of their new songs that aren't studio recorded yet.

If you've never heard Carbon Leaf before, this might be a good one to start with. It'll get you hooked and you'll start watching their website for the next time they're in your neck of the woods.

Good Introduction to a Great Band.......2003-09-11

If you've never heard of Carbon Leaf before, this CD is a great introduction. Whe nI first heard Carbon Leaf it was in a live setting, and I was hooked after the first song... this CD will do the same thing.

Average customer rating: When the stuff is that good ... Interesting side project What I Always wanted done with Dylan!

Simple Twist of Fate Dave's True Story Manufacturer: Bepop Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nature DAVE'S TRUE STORY - version 2002 Sex Without Bodies Project Remix Unauthorized ASIN: B000BDH5T0 Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. Simple Twist Of Fate
2. Youre A Big Girl Now
3. Just Like A Woman
4. I Want You
5. If Dogs Run Free
6. It's All Over Now Baby Blue
7. Youre A Big Girl Now (alternative mix)
8. Just Like Tom Thumbs Blues
9. Simple Twist Of Fate (Radio Edit)
10. Youre A Big Girl Now (Radio Edit)
11. Its All Over Now Baby Blue (Radio Edit)
12. BONUS TRACK: Blood & Bone Kelly Flint

Album Description

The Simple Twist of Fate CD had its genesis several months ago, when Dave's True Story was invited to play the annual DylanFest at a winery in upstate NY. The assignment was simple--the repertoire must be all-Dylan. The band members (Kelly Flint: vocals, Dave Cantor: guitar, and Jeff Eyrich: standup bass) picked their favorite Dylan songs and went to work on transforming them into the Dave's True Story style. Just before going onstage Dave commented, "either we're going to be tarred, feathered and run out of town for taking liberties, or they're going to love it." The audience apparently loved it, as there were many requests afterward from people to "buy the CD." The band had a great time doing it, so the next week they convened at Bennett Studios in New Jersey and recorded their Dylan program, including "Simple Twist of Fate," "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue," "I Want You," "Just Like a Woman," "You're a Big Girl Now," "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," and a classic Dave rendition of "If Dogs Run Free."

Customer Reviews:

When the stuff is that good ..........2006-11-10

The material DTS chose to cover here includes some of the very very best Dylan songs. Add a nice voice and some fairly standard pop-jazz arrangements and you have a very nice easy listening CD. Nothing that'll knock your socks off except Bob's lyrics delivered by a lovely voice, with subtle musical backing.

Nothing wrong with that.

Interesting side project.......2005-12-20

I think this is great-- a nice suprise from the group & Kelly Flint's able to make the
transition to Dylan songs very well. Also nice to hear Dave's more folk side of playing-- with still some nice little jazzy elements. I like all the 'Radio Mix' ones the most I think, & the slightly quickened pace of "Just Like Tom Thumb Blues" is a fine contrast to female covers like Judy Collins or Linda Ronstadt (& her lower voice too is distinctive contrast to them). I don't know if we need three versions of "You're a Big Girl Now," but interesting anyway. If you ever wondered what say, Peggy Lee, might sound like singing Dylan-- here's your chance. Maybe they can do some Joni Mitchell songs next!

What I Always wanted done with Dylan!.......2005-12-08

I have all Dylan's albums. I believe he is the BEST songwriter - bar none.
However his voice is not always what I want to hear!
I have always wanted to hear a "cool chick" do Dylan - Joan Baez was great - but hardly cool.
DTS have done a wonderful job.
I am a DTS fan, and also have all their CD's.
Please do more Dylan!
I will buy anything you can do by Dylan!

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