Double Pack (Transitions Music)

Double Pack (Transitions Music)

Track Listings

 
1. Transitions 1: Soothing Music For Crying Infants
2. Transitions 2: Music To Help Baby Sleep

Editorial Reviews

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Developed under the guidance of physician Fred Schwartz, the Transitions recordings serve both to enhance the miracle of childbirth and to aid infant sleep. Looking to reduce the stress of parents and infant children, musicians Joe and Burt Wolff collaborate with Dr. Schwartz to combine digital samples of actual womb sounds, barely discernable female vocals, and the soft wash of other atmospheric sounds. Recommended by childbirth educators and infant-development specialists for its relaxing effect, Transitions aurally stimulates the blood oxygen levels of premature infants in critical care, which might sound simply physical but is also powerfully musical. For weary parents on a midnight walkabout to quiet agitated babies, it's a blessing that induces sleep almost magically. The second of these two CDs builds on soothing frequencies that might rival the mythological music of the spheres as tone upon tone spirals, warms, and rings a message of profound well-being. Although formulated for the maximum benefit of laboring mothers and their most precious cargo, the Transitions series magically eases busy minds and restless spirits of adults and children of all ages. The second volume is effective as a sleep and meditation aid and is a wonderful accompaniment for massage, yoga, or a still moment for finding one's center. A nourishing gift to yourself or another loved one, these holistically healthy discs provide welcome companionship to all who desire peace. --Paige La Grone

Product Description
Transitions is the perfect way to say "welcome" to a family's new addition. Recommended by childbirth educators and infant develpoment specialists. Now both of these discs are available in one package, perfect for gift giving.

Disc #1 is the original Transitions release with womb sounds combining with harmonies and other meditaive sounds. Disc # 2 carries on with an expanded music track, a live female vocal performance, and the sound and rhythm of a pregnant woman breathing.

These albums sooth crying babies and and lulls most babies to sleep within minutes, while providing a relaxing, non-intrusive environment for mom and dad.

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Double Pack (Transitions Music)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Transitions
  • music for babies to sleep
  • Unique CD great for pregnancy, birth, babies, and beyond!
  • Extraordinary!
  • "Transitions" soothes the human soul & refreshes the spirit
Double Pack (Transitions Music)
Burt & Joe Wolff/Dr Fred Schwartz
Manufacturer: Transitions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IKGT
Release Date: 1991-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Transitions 1: Soothing Music For Crying Infants
  2. Transitions 2: Music To Help Baby Sleep

Amazon.com

Developed under the guidance of physician Fred Schwartz, the Transitions recordings serve both to enhance the miracle of childbirth and to aid infant sleep. Looking to reduce the stress of parents and infant children, musicians Joe and Burt Wolff collaborate with Dr. Schwartz to combine digital samples of actual womb sounds, barely discernable female vocals, and the soft wash of other atmospheric sounds. Recommended by childbirth educators and infant-development specialists for its relaxing effect, Transitions aurally stimulates the blood oxygen levels of premature infants in critical care, which might sound simply physical but is also powerfully musical. For weary parents on a midnight walkabout to quiet agitated babies, it's a blessing that induces sleep almost magically. The second of these two CDs builds on soothing frequencies that might rival the mythological music of the spheres as tone upon tone spirals, warms, and rings a message of profound well-being. Although formulated for the maximum benefit of laboring mothers and their most precious cargo, the Transitions series magically eases busy minds and restless spirits of adults and children of all ages. The second volume is effective as a sleep and meditation aid and is a wonderful accompaniment for massage, yoga, or a still moment for finding one's center. A nourishing gift to yourself or another loved one, these holistically healthy discs provide welcome companionship to all who desire peace. --Paige La Grone

Product Description

Transitions is the perfect way to say "welcome" to a family's new addition. Recommended by childbirth educators and infant develpoment specialists. Now both of these discs are available in one package, perfect for gift giving. Disc #1 is the original Transitions release with womb sounds combining with harmonies and other meditaive sounds. Disc # 2 carries on with an expanded music track, a live female vocal performance, and the sound and rhythm of a pregnant woman breathing. These albums sooth crying babies and and lulls most babies to sleep within minutes, while providing a relaxing, non-intrusive environment for mom and dad.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Transitions.......2007-06-11

Bought it for my daughter who is expecting. We found it very relaxing to listen to and hopefully so will the baby. Love the warning on the insert.....Do not listen to while driving....yes, it would put you to sleep.:) Good music for meditating or doing massage.

5 out of 5 stars music for babies to sleep .......2007-05-19

This CD was used in most of our childbirth and infant massage classes. It was relaxing but I had other CDs I liked better. While in the hospital, my new baby was lulled to sleep while sitting next to it. I called the hospital and asked what the CD was. Since ordering it, these CDs calm her when she's upset and she's been sleeping through the night. Every new mother should have these!

5 out of 5 stars Unique CD great for pregnancy, birth, babies, and beyond!.......2007-01-16

This is a very relaxing, ambient type CD set to a background of soothing womb sounds. "Transitions" is a must have CD for labour and birth as it can really help a labouring mother tap into her body and relax (listening to it through headphones can amplify the effects). It is also a great CD for deepening mediation and calming young babies. You can't help but feel soothed by the rythmic sounds and music. This CD is money worth spending for any birth professional or expectant parent who is interested in adding another tool for relaxation and calming to their bag of tricks.

5 out of 5 stars Extraordinary!.......2002-07-22

This musical recording is quite powerful in calming moms, dads, babies and a variety of 'harried' humans! Seriously, it's a treasure and would come in handy in almost any home.

5 out of 5 stars "Transitions" soothes the human soul & refreshes the spirit.......2001-06-22

I have had Transitions for 10 years. My first son was was premature. We played it during his 3 month hospital stay and it soothed him. I also use Transitions for meditation. The music evokes an emotional response (tears) at times which is soothing and cathartic; it is also a wonderful cure for insomnia. I also used Transitions during my last pregnancy to relax and focus on being calm and serene, which tremendously helped me during labor and delivery! My Doctor was impressed with Transitions, too! With lights dimmed and music playing, I slipped into my relaxation mode which really helped me through labor. During pregnancy, I believe the baby benefitted from the calmness Transitions evoked. He would settle down from his wiggling and relax! I still enjoy Transitions for relaxation, mental clarity and peacefulness when the outside world infringes on sanity! :)
The Grainger Edition Vol. 18: Works For Unaccompanied Chorus
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    The Grainger Edition Vol. 18: Works For Unaccompanied Chorus
    Grainger , and Hickox
    Manufacturer: Chandos
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    Little Mermaid (Special Edition Double Pack)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • A joy to listen to
    • Perfect collection to Little Mermaid fans!
    • I think it's good!!!
    • What is Wrong with Everyone???
    • uuuhhhhhhhh........
    Little Mermaid (Special Edition Double Pack)
    Original Soundtrack
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000507BX
    Release Date: 2000-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. Fathoms Below
    2. Main Titles
    3. Fanfare
    4. Daughters Of Triton
    5. Part Of Your World
    6. Under The Sea
    7. Part Of Your World (Reprise)
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    18. Wedding Annoucement
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    21. Part Of Your World

    Tracks:

    1. Down To The Sea - Michael And Patty Silversher
    2. Tip And Dash - Michael And Patty Silversher
    3. Iko Iko - Barbara Ann Hawkins
    4. Octopus's Garden - Richard Starkey
    5. For A Moment - Michael And Patty Silversher
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    7. Hot, Hot, Hot - Alphonsus Cassell
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    Album Description

    Value-added Australian-only release featuring the soundtracks to both of Disney's hit 'Little Mermaid' animated films, the original 1989 theatrical release and 2000's straight-to-video sequel 'Little Mermaid II: Return To The Sea'. The first film's soundtrack also contains a bonus track not included on the U.S. release, 'Part Of Your World (Alana De Roma)'. A combined total of 29 tracks. When you consider how much money you'll save since the U.S. pressings respectively have suggested list prices of $16.97 & $9.97, how can you pass up a deal this good?! Standard double jewel case.

    Album Details

    Special Limited Edition Coupling of the Soundtrack Albums featuring One of Walt Disney's Most Popular Modern Classic Animated Characters.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A joy to listen to.......2007-03-10

    Both of these CDs are so much fun to listen too. My 4 year old daughter's dance recital this year is Little Mermaid and she's dancing to IKO IKO off LM II. She's so excited about it. Her and my 17 month old could listen to them all day long and sing and dance. Sometimes Mommy joins them too!! Highly recommended for all the little princess' out there.

    5 out of 5 stars Perfect collection to Little Mermaid fans!.......2006-04-05

    Before I bought this album, I thought it was printed in the U.S.A, but I found it was made in Australia when I receive it. However, it's not important that where it printed. This album collected almost all songs from the 2 movies of Little Mermaid, so it's really colletable to real Little Mermaid fans!
    Well, the soundtrack of "The Little Mermaid" is very familiar to many Disney fans and it will always be classic. The song "Part of Your World" is still so beautiful and calssic even though more than 10 years had passed. Jodi Benson's voice is always so unforgettable to every Disney fans, so to me. Especially the reprise of "Part of Your World", I can feel Ariel's steadfast faith and her beautiful dream from her voice. "Part of Your World" is the best ever in my opinion, even "Under the Sea" can't be compared with it!
    But then, in the soundtrack of "The Little Mermaid-2: Return to the Sea", the musical legend continued! Every character performed perfectly. To my excitement, Jodi Benson returned! "For a Moment" is one of my favourites, and it's really indescribable! The melody and the lyric are beautiful. Maybe it feels better if you listen to it with watching the movie. "Down to the Sea" is a vivid and festive song, but it's a little confusing, and so is "Here on the Land and Sea". "Tatanic Tip and Daring Dash" is not much of a good song, but it's quite funny, and Melody's voice is so cute! However, this soundtrack is very imcomplete, there are 11 tracks in which I bought in China. The end title "Part of Your World" is in it too.
    Generally speaking, this is really a good collection, you can collect all songs of Little Mermaid in only 1 purchase!

    5 out of 5 stars I think it's good!!!.......2005-08-11

    I love "The little mermaid", no mater the original or the second one. I bought this album with the help of one of my friends. It was expensive, but it's worth buying! The music in this two movies are wonderful, and I love Jodi Benson's voice very much! Her voice is like a bell and it's very sweet and beautiful. Tara Charendoff's voice is lovely too! The song named "For a moment" which Jodi Benson and Tara Charendoff sang together was beautiful and enchanted, I felt warm inside when I heard it. I suggest that if you're a fan of The Little Mermaid, don't miss this good album!

    4 out of 5 stars What is Wrong with Everyone???.......2005-01-30

    Why is everybody saying this CD was bad, save one person??? The soundtrack for the original movie was wonderful, as can be expected. As for the second one, that was pretty good...at least most of them. I loved that lullaby Ariel sings to baby Melody, as well as a few others (something I can't currently remember). However, if unsure as to whether to buy this complete collection, I STRONGLY suggest buying just the regular ole Little Mermaid soundtrack, seeing as how so many people weren't pleased with the second...

    3 out of 5 stars uuuhhhhhhhh...............2004-11-19

    Well, the original soundtrack is awesome. But the Return to the Sea..... not the best. I recommend that you get the original soundtrack and leave the double pack.
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    Released: 1985-1995
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • It's not what it appears to be
    • I never knew classical could sound like this
    • a necessary, and excellent, sampler
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    Dumisani Maraire , Astor Piazzolla , Ben Johnston , Steve Reich , Henryk Gorecki , Terry Riley , George Crumb , Arvo Part , King of Navarre Thibault IV , Tigran Tahmizyan , Samuel Barber , Raymond Scott , Anonymous , Michael Daugherty , Jimi Hendrix , Djivan Gasparian , I.F. Stone , Larry Caballero , Patty Manning , John Taylor , and Performer: Kronos Quartet
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    Amazon.com essential recording

    For all its wide stylistic span and just plain good listening, Kronos's Released 1985-1995 is problematic in that it doesn't acknowledge the group's decade-long pre-Nonesuch history with so much as a footnote. That aside, Released, which celebrates the first ten years of the group's association with Nonesuch, is like a great mix tape, stringing pop-song-length selections from 11 albums to wonderful effect. It opens with a joyous Zimbabwean cross-cultural composition; segues into a brief tango by Astor Piazzolla; and goes on to comprise classic minimalism (Steve Reich, Terry Reilly, Philip Glass), a broader palette of 20th-century classical (Samuel Barber, Henryk Gorecki, George Crumb, Arvo Part), and work truly unique to the Kronos repertoire (Ben Johnston's arrangement of "Amazing Grace"). A second CD includes a live recording of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze," a catchy rendering of a wacky Raymond Scott hodgepodge, a novelty homage to Elvis Presley, and a selection from Scott Johnson's extraordinary musical setting of readings by historian I.F. Stone. A great starter kit for Kronos newcomers. --Marc Weidenbaum

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars It's not what it appears to be.......2006-07-17

    A sampler should be priced at sampler prices to get you to sample the label or artist, usually around $10. On this set, the first CD is 77 min. but the second is only 23 and mostly worthless, except for the Hendrix piece (Purple Haze) which they claim is unreleased though it appears in nearly identical form on the "Sculthorpe, Sallinen, Glass..." album, released 5 years before this one. The first CD is excellent, however, and merits a $2 marketplace purchase.

    4 out of 5 stars I never knew classical could sound like this.......2005-06-22

    I bought this CD with no knowledge of what Kronos Quartet was all about. I don't have a sophisticated taste in classical music, with my preferences running more to Copeland, Dvorak, Handel, Barber, and Holst.....accessible music for many people. I bought this to expose myself to a different approach to classical music and for the most part have loved the ride. The track America-Before the War alone is worth the price of the CD....its meditation on a society just emerging with optimism from economic stagnation but simultaneously rushing into war is incredibly powerful.

    There are obviously many old favorites like Amazing Grace, Barber's Adagio, and a classic rendition of Jimmy Hendrix. When you listen, though, you will appreciate the diversity of classical music....there's so much more to the catalog than most writers Top Fifty lists.

    4 out of 5 stars a necessary, and excellent, sampler.......2000-10-09

    I've been aware of the Kronos Quartet since WHITE MAN SLEEPS, but never took the plunge until now. What to do, when they've "released" so many records in the meantime? This sampler is the (near) perfect answer. It contains selections from 10 different albums. This serves both to give a sense of the breadth of the group's work (as well as the breadth of 20th century composition!), and also the flavor of some of their records if you decide to hear more. It is astounding music --RELEASED works as a unified whole, with two exceptions in my opinion, and those are the excerpts from the Reich and Glass albums. I don't like Glass at all, and the Reich piece is underwhelming, so I simply edit those selections out. Most of the other tracks are nothing less than stellar: Johnston, Gorecki, Riley, Crumb, Part, Tahmizyan, and Barber. The second disc ("Unreleased") is where my more serious dissatisfaction lies, and hence only 4 stars. You pay a 2-disc price, but this is not a full disc of music, and only 2 of the 4 selections really bear repeated listening. The Johnson track with sampled vocals by the great critic of U.S. imperialism I.F. Stone is fantastic (in a very '80s style), but the last two pieces are more novelty numbers. With all the material available, the second disc could easily contain many more cuts from the voluminous Kronos catalog. But with that caveat, I recommend this record. It sounds great in its own right, and it works quite well as a sampler.

    (Since I wrote the original review I've added BLACK ANGELS, NIGHT PRAYERS, and SHORT STORIES to my collection, and all are superb -- see my reviews of all three, and my "Kronos, Reviewed and Unreviewed" list -- 9/5/04.)
    Miracle Live (Double VCD Pack)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Miracle Live by 12 Girls Band VCD
    • Great Music
    • A sonic, cultural and visual extravaganza
    • miracle live VCD
    Miracle Live (Double VCD Pack)

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    Release Date: 2004-12-28

    Album Description

    Asia exclusive release, 12 Girls Band play traditional instruments with a groove. Huge sensation in Japan. This double live VCD features a total of 20 tracks including the bonus music video 'Freedom'. Standard double jewel case. Universal. 2003.

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    Two Video CD Collection featuring 19 Stellar Live Performances, and a Music Video.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Miracle Live by 12 Girls Band VCD.......2006-02-01

    Although called a CD by Amazon and sold as such, this will not play on any average American CD player, DVD player or Computer Disc Drive. We love the music of 12 Girls Band but had to return the item at a loss because we were unable to make it play on anything we have. Supposedly VCD is popular in Asia but has never made an inroad in America. Order only if you know it can be played on your equipment.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Music.......2006-01-12

    I have the Hong Kong DVD version of this Miracle Live concert, and I must say the music is just beautiful and rich. I have not bought new CDs and/or DVDs of music for a long time, except for the 12 Girls Band. I hope they will continue to produce beautiful music for us. Strongly recommended.

    5 out of 5 stars A sonic, cultural and visual extravaganza.......2005-12-15

    This review is for the DVD version but the material review is valid for the VCD as well.


    Initially I saw "The 12 Girls Band" on an HDTV program in a Chinese Restaurant. It was not the same program that is in the "Miracle" DVD, the HDTV special was perhaps better still. The memory of that program kept coming back to me, and the more I thought about it, the more I needed to see "The Girls" again. It is indeed fortunate that Amazon and partners had access to this DVD which does not appear to be published in the USA (I am willing to bet that after the recent East Coast concert series that situation will be corrected shortly, they were all sold out).

    The Girls play traditional Chinese and Jazz fusion melodies on a scale that evokes a Grand Philharmonic spectacle. I enjoyed the traditional material and the occasional venture into remake of the classics like in track 12, the New Classicism (Beethoven et al) more than the Western style "Take Five". Do not get me wrong, they are all spectacular both sonically and visually, the traditional material is just more "right".

    This concept of "right" is very interesting, all of the girls are stunningly beautiful, and they play the music with precision, maybe too much precision. There are hardly any un-necessary gestures or even smiles. When the enjoyment of doing something well comes across, it is in their eyes. Before the program is over, each of the girls will have her unique personality imprinted on your mind. Therefore, the "traditional" music seems to be more "right" with the "restrained" presentation style. On one track though, #19, "Happy Valley", two of the girls do what can best be described as an oriental drum percussion hip-hop number, by playing an overturned metal desk. Here they hand clap, play the bongos, dance, interact with the audience and look quite extroverted, something for everyone?

    So the music is superb, the artistry is inescapable, and the presentation is? Pretty good actually, the stage is mostly flat with terraces for groups of performers, the uppermost and rearmost one reserved for the backing band. Yes, there are some electronic keyboards, guitars, and a very capable drummer backing the main band. The stage lighting is mostly monochromatic blue or red, with mostly sound synchronized motion. At times there are background visuals like butterflies or fish (the live fish I believe are projected on a muslin see thru screen stretched in front of the stage). Live fish being what they are did not swim synchronized with the music and so some of the harmony of sounds and visuals was lessened somewhat.

    There are bound to be comparisons with "Bond live at Royal Albert Hall". Both are semi classical music, both are "girl" groups, but the presentation could not have been more different. One is classical Eastern, one classical Western. One is over-produced, while the other is under-produced (makes you feel like as if you are at the forefront of a cultural discovery though). In case you want to try an interesting experiment, consider that both Bond and 12 Girls cover the same song number "Victory" on their respective DVDs, Girls on track 11, while Bond does it on their track 12 and their Grand Finale. BOTH are fun, just different. Enjoy them both. I keep wondering what a mixture of "Renaissance", "Rick Wakeman", "Yes" and "Emerson Lake and Palmer" may have looked like when updated and performed by 12 Girls. This was pure unadulterated fun.

    And finally, some technical notes. I have seen both the Japanese and the Hong Kong version of the "Miracle" DVD. The Hong Kong version is by far the better of the two. It has a 2 track digital stream, a 5.1 Dolby Digital track and a 5.1/6.1 DTS sound track. I have never heard DTS sound so pronouncedly better than Dolby Digital. The 2-track DVD audio only, on the Japanese DVD has a lot of audience noise and talking in the right channel. The Hong Kong (Universal) disk also contains the Bonus track "Freedom" music video. The music video is poor quality video transfer though. The wide screen main program video quality is better, but still not top notch. For now, I am willing to overlook this, as the subject matter is THAT good.

    5 out of 5 stars miracle live VCD.......2004-11-12

    I have to admit i had never heard of this band until recently,and i was astonished, this band of instrumentalists are FANTASTIC to watch perform,and of course there can be no doubting their musical talents,i guess you could say there music is a kind of cross between that of bond and perhaps a hint there of kitaro style too,if you like either of these artists it a good probability you will enjoy listening to the 12 girls band too,they play acoustic chinese instruments,string,woodwind and even some percussion on one track,they are accompanied by a western style backing band
    The Essential Gift Pack (Box Set) (includes book: The A to Z of Classical Music)
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      The Essential Gift Pack (Box Set) (includes book: The A to Z of Classical Music)

      Manufacturer: Naxos
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B0000013HE
      Release Date: 1999-07-20

      Tracks:

      1. Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, Op. 67: Allegro con brio - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia (Budapest)
      2. Bagatelle in A minor, WoO23, 'Fur Elise' - Balazs Szokolay
      3. Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55, 'Eroica': Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia (Budapest)
      4. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, 'Pathetique': Adagio cantabile - Jeno Jando
      5. Violin Concerto In D Major, Op. 61: Rondo: Allegro - Takako Nishizaki
      6. Piano Sonato No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, 'Moonlight': Adagio sostenuto - Jeno Jando
      7. Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, 'Pastoral': Allegro ma non troppo - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia (Budapest)
      8. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73, 'Emperor': Rondo: Allegro - Stefan Vladar
      9. Overture to Egmont - Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
      10. Symphony No. 9 In D Minor, Op. 125, 'Choral': Finale: Presto - Robert Holzer, bass

      Tracks:

      1. Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op. 23: Allegro con fuoco - Bernd Glemser
      2. Symphony No. 5 In E Minor, Op. 64: Andante cantabile con alcuna licenza - Moderato con anima - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
      3. Eugene Onegin: Polonaise - Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava)
      4. Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. 19, No. 4 - Maria Kliegel
      5. Sleeping Beauty: Waltz - Czecho-Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra (Kosice)
      6. Violin Concerto in D Major: Canzonetta: Andante - Takako Nishizaki
      7. The Nutcracker: Russian Dance (Trepak) - Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra
      8. 1812 Festival Overture, Op. 49 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
      9. Swan Lake: Scene (Swan Theme) - Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava)
      10. The Seasons, Op. 37b: Barcarole (June) - Ilona Prunyi
      11. Serenade For Strings In C Major, Op. 48: Waltz - Vienna Chamber Orchestra
      12. Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique': Allegro molto vivace - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (Katowice)

      Tracks:

      1. Serenade No. 13 in G major, K.525, 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik': Allegro - Capella Istropolitana
      2. German Dance, K.605, No. 3, 'Sleigh Ride' - Capella Istropolitana
      3. Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K.183: Allegro - Capella Istropolitana
      4. String Quartet No. 17 in B flat major, K.458, 'Hunt': Minuetto - Eder Quartet
      5. Horn Concerto No. 3 in E flat major, K.447: Allegro - Milos Stevove
      6. Symphony No. 40 In G minor, K.550: Molto allegro - Capella Istropolitana
      7. Clarinet Concerto In A Major: Adagio - Ernst Ottensamer
      8. Divertimento In D major, K. 136: Allegro - Capella Istropolitana
      9. Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major: Rondo - Herbert Weissberg
      10. Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K.331: Alla turca - Jeno Jando
      11. Oboe Quartet in F major, K.370: Adagio - Jozsef Kiss
      12. Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K.216: Rondeau: Allegro - Takako Nishizaki
      13. Piano Concerto No. 21 In C Major, K.467: Andante - Jeno Jando
      14. Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551, 'Jupiter': Menuetto: Allegro - Capella Istropolitana

      Tracks:

      1. The Four Seasons: 'Spring', RV269: Allegro - Takako Nishizaki
      2. Concerto in G major for Two Guitars: Andante - Budapest Strings
      3. Flute Concerto in D major, RV 428, 'Il Cardellino': Allegro - Jiri Valek
      4. Flute Concerto in D major, RV 428, 'Il Cardellino': Cantabile - Jiri Valek
      5. Flute Concerto in D major, RV 428, 'Il Cardellino': Allegro - Jiri Valek
      6. The Four Seasons: 'Spring', RV269: Largo e pianissimo sempre - Takako Nishizaki
      7. Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV461: Allegro non molto - Stefan Schilli
      8. Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV461: Larghetto - Stefan Schilli
      9. Oboe Concerto in A minor, RV461: (Allegro) - Stefan Schilli
      10. The Four Seasons: 'Summer', RV315: Largo e pianissimo sempre - Takako Nishizaki
      11. Concerto in C major for Two Trumpets, RV537: Allegro - M. Meekes
      12. Concerto in C major for Two Trumpets, RV537: Largo - M. Meekes
      13. Concerto in C major for Two Trumpets, RV537: Allegro - M. Meekes
      14. The Four Seasons: 'Autumn', RV293: Adagio molto - Takako Nishizaki
      15. Cello Concerto in C minor, RV401: Allegro non molto - Raphael Wallfisch
      16. Cello Concerto in C minor, RV401: Adagio - Raphael Wallfisch
      17. Cello Concerto in C minor, RV401: Allegro ma non molto - Raphael Wallfisch
      18. The Four Seasons: 'Winter', RV297: Largo - Takako Nishizaki
      19. Flautino Concerto in C major, RV443: Allegro - Jiri Stivin
      20. Flautino Concerto in C major, RV443: Largo - Jiri Stivin
      21. Flautino Concerto in C major, RV443: Allegro molto - Jiri Stivin
      22. Violin Concertor in A minor, RV522: Largo - Jindrich Pazdera
      23. Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV484: Allegro poco - Frantisek Hermann
      24. Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV484: Andante - Frantisek Hermann
      25. Bassoon Concerto in E minor, RV484: Allegro - Frantisek Hermann

      Tracks:

      1. Piano Sonato No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata': Allegro ma non troppo - Presto - Jeno Jando
      2. Violin Concerto In E Minor, Op. 64: Allegro molto vivace - Takako Nishizaki
      3. String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3 'Emperor': Poco adagio, cantabile - Kodaly Quartet
      4. La Boheme: Si, mi chiamano Mimi - Luba Organasova, soprano
      5. Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra in B Minor, Op. 104: Finale: Allegro moderato - Andante - Allegro vivo - Maria Kliegel
      6. Waltz No. 12 in E major, Op. 39, No. 12 - Idil Biret
      7. Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61: Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
      8. Spanish Dances: Rondella aragonesa - Norbert Kraft
      9. Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 36: Allegro molto - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia
      10. La Messe de Nostre Dame: Gloria - Oxford Camerata
      11. Drottningholmsmusiken: Allegro - Uppsala Chamber Orchestra
      DJ Joey Fingaz presents Stat Quo & Young Buck: A Shady South - Part 1&2 [Double Pack] [Mixtape]
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        If you thought that Game was the latest addition to the G-Unit family then you need to check out the newest Shady/ Aftermath soldier, Stat Quo from the ATL! On this super-hot double disc mixtape you get over 60 total tracks from G-Unit South representers Young Buck & Stat Quo! Brought to you by #1 mixtape DJ, Joey Fingaz, this HUGE mixtape is soon to be the latest must-have on every G-Unit fan's wish list. Get 'em at your local mixtape spot before it's too darn late! J-J-J-J-J-J-JOEY FINGAZ wit' the G-G-G-G-G-G-G-UNIT! Keep your ear to the street for all of 2005's best mixtapes from Joey Fingaz...
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          Freestyle Masters
          Manufacturer: Manifold
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00005Q4RU
          Release Date: 2001-10-22
          Leadbelly/ Memphis Slim - Special Limited Edition Double Pack
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            Leadbelly , and Memphis Slim
            Manufacturer: Dressed to Kill
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
            PianoPiano | Blues | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
            BluesBlues | Imports | Stores | Music
            ASIN: B00005YTSA
            Release Date: 2002-06-11

            Tracks:

            1. Goodnight Irene - Leadbelly
            2. The Boll Weevil - Leadbelly
            3. Dekalb Blues - Leadbelly
            4. Fannin Street - Leadbelly
            5. Medley: Poor Howard/Green Corn - Leadbelly
            6. John Hardy - Leadbelly
            7. Frankie And Albert (Part One) - Leadbelly
            8. Frankie And Albert (Part Two) - Leadbelly
            9. Medley: Ain't Goin' Down To The Well No More/Go Down Ol' Hannah - Leadbelly
            10. Medley: Looky Looky Yonder/Black Betty/Yallow Women's Doorbells - Leadbelly

            Tracks:

            1. Strange, Strange Feelin' - Memphis Slim
            2. Lend Me Your Love - Memphis Slim
            3. Little Lonely Girl - Memphis Slim
            4. Rock Me Woman - Memphis Slim
            5. (I Feel Like) Ballin' The Jack - Memphis Slim
            6. Only Fools Have Fun - Memphis Slim
            7. Sassy Mae - Memphis Slim
            8. This Little Woman - Memphis Slim
            9. A Long Time Baby - Memphis Slim
            10. Easy Blues - Memphis Slim
            11. I Am The Blues - Memphis Slim
            12. Freedom - Memphis Slim
            13. Everyday I Have The Blues - Memphis Slim
            14. Forty Years Or More - Memphis Slim
            15. Gambler's Blues - Memphis Slim
            16. Strolling Thru The Park - Memphis Slim
            17. Ramble This Highway - Memphis Slim
            18. Gone Again - Memphis Slim
            19. All By Myself - Memphis Slim
            20. Caledonia - Memphis Slim

            Album Description

            UK budget-price compilation featuring one disc apiece (housed in a slipcase) for the blues legends. 30 tracks. 2001.
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              GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000051VKJ
              Release Date: 2000-11-06

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              5. Getting Unstuck
              6. Guitar Dreams
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              8. HEALING CANCER GUIDED MEDITATION AND VISUAL IMAGERY CD
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