Island Fun

" The Upper Room " May 2002
David music is diverse and creative. His CDs are staples of my radio shows.

Joe Kelley WVOF 88.5 FM

Product Description
Island Fun is a tropical flavored smooth jazz offering from keyboard\composer whiz David Arivett. Sunny and warm, with a great mixture of laid back grooves and funky tasteful keyboard solos. Take your shoes off, relax, and get ready to dance and celebrate with this new release from Songs Of David. This CD is filled with catchy tunes and melodies. David's writing and playing are nothing short of phenomenal!

Island Fun

Island Fun,David Arivett

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Average customer rating: Gets you pumped! ONE OF JOHN BARRYs MOST OVERLOOKED 007 SCORES Remains a Good John Barry Bond Score to this day John Barry's worst entry in the Bond series... Haunting score by the magnificent John Barry!

The Man With the Golden Gun Various Artists , and John Barry Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Moonraker Diamonds Are Forever The Spy Who Loved Me Octopussy Live and Let Die ASIN: B00008BL8J Release Date: 2003-02-25

Tracks:

1. Main Title - The Man With The Golden Gun
2. Scaramanga's Fun House
3. Chew Me In Grisly Land
4. The Man With The Golden Gun
5. Getting The Bullet
6. Goodnight Goodnight
7. Let's Go Get Them
8. Hip's Trip
9. Kung Fu Fight
10. In Search Of Scaramanga's
11. Return To Scaramanga's
12. End Title - The Man With The Golden Gun

Customer Reviews:

Gets you pumped!.......2006-01-12

Regardless of the fact that the title song does not garner an artist with the stature of a Paul McCartney, Carley Simon or Nancy Sinatra, it's effect is one of the most upbeat title songs in James Bond history! It really compliments the movie opening segment to a climax that gets you totally pumped up to watch more. Trying to follow up Paul McCartney's Live and Let Die is a tough act for anyone, but this definitely delivers!

ONE OF JOHN BARRYs MOST OVERLOOKED 007 SCORES.......2005-01-24

Back in 1974 many fans wanted John Barry back after his one film hiatus from the Bond series. Barry returned with a score to THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, Roger Moore's second outing as 007. Track-1: "Main Title: The Man With the Golden Gun" is very good. Lulu has an incredibly strong voice and the song has a certain rock element that was in contradiction to Binder's titles, yet it is very upbeat and sets the tone of the entire film. On this CD it sounds great and has improved with time. A beautiful girl on an isolated beach towels down Scaramanga as he emerges from the water in a surrealistically exotic locale. This sets up Track-2: "Scaramanga's Fun House" where Scaramanga lures gangster Rodney Hood into the funhouse in a duel to the death. This is a great track brimming with Barry's unique sound where the music first reflects the opulence of Scaramanga's domicile and then as they enter the fun house Barry creates a spiraling `stalking theme' mixed with source music from a Western saloon and Chicago Roaring 20s era gangland back alley. This `stalking theme' is central to the Scaramanga character and his deadly profession as the listener immediately associates the music with the character. Track-8: "Hip's Trip" is an excellent example where Barry is able to write suspense music using a repeating dynamic melody that builds in intensity. This is a technique he developed and has mastered ever since the safe-cracking scene in ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE. This technique is probably the most identifiable stylistic trademark in John Barry's music. Track-3: "Chew Me in Grisly Land" is rich in oriental flavor and includes an effective slow paced rendition of "The James Bond Theme." John Barry does here for Roger Moore what he did for Sean Connery and George Lazenby giving them each their own unique musical rendition of "The James Bond Theme." Track-9: "Kung Fu Fight" features a good oriental motif and ends with a very catchy instrumental version of "The Man with the Golden Gun." One of the best cuts on the CD is Track-6: "Goodnight Goodnight" which is a very slow and haunting nocturnal version of "The Man with the Golden Gun." Track-7: "Let's Go Get `Em" is a tour de force of John Barry's new orchestration of "The James Bond Theme" identifiable with his Roger Moore scores. This track has a lot of punch behind it as it melds the very catchy instrumental version of "The Man with the Golden Gun" with a rousing rendition of "The James Bond Theme." Track-10: "In Search of Scaramanga's Island" is a great background composition to Bond's impressive solo flight through the uprooted rock formations near Phuket, Thailand to Scaramanga's island. Track-11: "Return to Scaramanga's Fun House" mixes Nick Nack's theme, the `stalking theme' and elements of "The James Bond Theme" as Bond is now lured into Scaramanga's game of death. This is an excellent climatic piece of scoring. Track-12: "End Title: The Man With the Golden Gun - Reprise" is in the tradition of the YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE album. The last track begins with a beautifully orchestrated version of the main title, which leads into Lulu's strong vocal rendition. I like this CD. It contained quite a bit of music from the film for once, running close to 45 minutes. When EMI reissued THUNDERBALL, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER and LIVE AND LET DIE with extra tracks it was rumored that they had also uncovered the original THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN score as well. Unfortunately, EMI was over their budget for this project and those extra tracks never made it onto the reissue of this soundtrack. Perhaps the length of music already on the album influenced this decision. Of coarse this is just speculation. On the positive side this soundtrack did not spare in its use of "The James Bond Theme" which most fans can't get enough of. My favorite cuts are Track-6: "Goodnight Goodnight" and Track-8: "Hip's Trip." "Goodnight Goodnight" stands its ground alongside Barry's best Bond compositions. "Hip's Trip" even though lightly orchestrated as already mentioned represented a new technique of repeating a dynamic melody that builds in intensity. This is a very interesting and satisfying James Bond album.

Remains a Good John Barry Bond Score to this day.......2004-02-05

This is an interesting album for several reasons. John Barry's music in general seemed to be going through a state of transition around 1974 and this album is a good example of that. Also, THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN was the first James Bond score that Barry composed for Roger Moore as Bond. Moore at this point was trying to define his own interpretation of the character. Moore actually tried to reverse his performance from LIVE AND LET DIE, this time delivering his version of James Bond as a more stoic 007 within a script full of comedic trappings. Added to this director Guy Hamilton wanted an even lighter score than he had previously pressed John Barry into delivering in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. Considering all these factors, what we get is probably the most unique score from the James Bond series. Some people were pleased, some were not and some were indifferent. I happen to enjoy this CD quite a bit. It sounds great, having the same technical qualities the DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER album has, and it really contains quite a bit of the background score which you can never get enough of from any James Bond album. I really enjoy the main title that Barry composed for THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN. Lulu's vocal renditions are strong but the really power of this composition is demonstrated in the many instrumental variations that Barry composes using this theme. "Goodnight Goodnight" and "In Search of Scaramanga's Island" are very beautiful sounding tracks. Also, if you like the James Bond theme, Barry composed whole new variations utilizing the power of the orchestra giving the theme a whole new dimension and sound. You can hear these on "Chew Me in Grisly Land" and "Let's Go Get 'Em." All in all I think this is a great sounding album. It is well presented and balanced and is a good representation of the music heard in the film. It was a shame they could not find more music as they did for THUNDERBALL, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE, OHMSS and DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. I still like this one just the same.

John Barry's worst entry in the Bond series..........2004-01-19

Maybe it's just me, but I think 'The Man With The Golden Gun' was truly a sign that Barry was getting tired of arranging Bond film scores, especially after coming out with the magnificent 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' and 'Diamonds Are Forever' as his latest contributions prior to this 1974 entry. Perhaps the storyline had much to do with it, but the music here is uninspiring, the theme song not one of my favorites and as others have pointed out, lacking in any extra tracks.

If there is one remastered CD to potentially avoid it is this one, but Barry would make another wonderful effort 5 years later with 'Moonraker'

Haunting score by the magnificent John Barry!.......2003-04-07

The Man With The Golden Gun is not one of the better films in the series. One however, cannot say the same about the music. While it is not considered to be the best work of John Barry, it is still good. The new CD has been remastered, but due to money restrains, no new bonus tracks have been added. The inner booklet has also been spiced up to include a few nice photos. The Man With The Golden Gun was performed by Lulu. It was one of the very few title tracks that didn't chart at all in the US or Britain. True that her voice was a little off and the lyrics are odd, but it is still a fine song. John Barry brought a far east flavor to the music that works very well in the film and on the CD. Scaramanga's Funhouse has the tension slow brass in it as does Return To Scaramanga's Funhouse, which is slightly longer and haunting. These tracks also include the honky-tonk interludes in them. Hip's Trip is a wonderful track that has a dark moody fell to it and works ver well. The Jazz Instrumental The Man With The Golden Gun is a Dixieland honky-tonk blast of crazy music and sounds in a fun rendition of the title song. This track is not featured in the film. My personal favorite and many others on the CD is In Search Of Scaramanga's Island. It is filled with a mysterious fell to it and a far eastern flavor. Very haunting and full of riveting tension. The CD ends with the end-title version of the title song in a much slower tempo. All in all, The Man With The Golden Gun is a good James Bond soundtrack filled with 12 wondeful tracks. A must for all Bond fans!

Average customer rating:

Standard Manufacturer: Stork Music Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00007H1BF Release Date: 2002-07-01

Tracks:

1. Steelband Paradise
2. Sunset
3. Into The Joy
4. Prelude
5. Fugue
6. Confusion Reggae
7. Basseterre
8. Another Orange Afternoon
9. No Problems
10. Latinae
11. steelband Paradise - Reprise

Album Description

The CD features music written for steel band by the greatest composers of the genre as well as local artists. The recording also features the talents of steel drum legend Ray Holman and many of Cincinnati's finest musicians, including Brian Malone, Bill Jackson, Bernie Wells, Jen Malone, Steve Flora, Brian Baverman, Jeff McLemore, Randy Weaver, Greg Lee, Ed Leborgne, Mike Marston, and Denise Taylor.

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Sophie's Choice Manufacturer: Southern Cross Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Soundtracks | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000276UC Release Date: 2000-12-19

Tracks:

1. Love Theme
2. Train Ride to Brooklyn
3. Returning the Tray
4. Coney Island Fun
5. Songs Without Words: Op. 30, No. 1 (Mendelssohn) - Ralph Grierson, Marvin Hamlisch
6. Emily Dickinson
7. Aren't All Women Like You?
8. Rite on the Brooklyn Bridge
9. Stingo, Polish Lullaby
10. Nathan Returns
11. Southern Plantation
12. I'll Never Leave You
13. Stingo and Sophie Together
14. Ample Make This Bed
15. End Credits

Album Description

Reissue of Marvin Hamlisch's soundtrack to director Alan J. Pakula's 1982 drama that Meryl Streep won the Oscar for best actress. Kevin Kline co-stars along Peter MacNicol. 15 tracks, all composed & conducted by Oscar-winner & Pulitzer Prize-winner Marvin Hamlisch. 1984 release.

Average customer rating: Best music for kids

Dana's Best Travelin' Tunes! Manufacturer: Real Music 4 Kids ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008R34 Release Date: 1998-09-29

Tracks:

1. Ridin' In The Car
2. Back Seat Drivers
3. Rainbow Island
4. Seven Day Week
5. Me & Rowdy
6. She'll Be Comin' 'Round The Mountain
7. On The Road Again
8. Cow In The Car
9. Flying
10. The Happy Wanderer
11. You Are My Sunshine
12. London Bridge

Customer Reviews:

Best music for kids.......2005-10-13

I bought this CD at our 'Kidspree' and it's a big hit with the little ones. Only problem: I find myself humming the snappy tunes all day long!

Average customer rating: Another Success!

Greetings From Florida Gene Mitchell Manufacturer: Sailor Boy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006BSU9 Release Date: 2002-05-22

Tracks:

1. Greetings From Florida
2. Emerald Coast
3. Can't Wait To Be In Miami
4. Captive Of Captiva
5. Good Friend Of Mine
6. Surrender To The Moon
7. Sunshine Children
8. Florida Moon
9. Outside My Window (The Postive Song)
10. Southern Most Sail

Album Description

"Once again Gene Mitchell has combined the highest quality production, sing-a-long melodies and thought provoking lyrics with a central theme, life in Florida! You will find fun, adventure and romance on the beaches and sea, and even childhood dreams and memories within the well crafted lyrics surrounded by a musical variety of island, jazz, pop and country styles. Not only is the music something you will listen to again and again, there are 8 pages of full color artwork by world famous Florida artist Paul Brent. Gene Mitchell on Acoustic Guitar and Vocals, Gary Gibson on Steel Drum and Congas, John Raymond (guitarist for Kenny G) is back and is featured on jazz guitar on "Emerald Coast" and "Surrender To The Moon", Doug Deforest on Bass and Keyboards, Tim Crouch on Mandolin, Violin and Acoustic Guitar, Robby Springfield on Electric Guitar and Steel Guitar, Marty Lovelace on Drums and Maracas and James Kylen on Timbales on "Can't Wait To Be In Miami." Engineered! , !

Mixed and Mastered at Studio 812, Panama City, Florida by Tom Hoots completes this team of professionals that bring you an album of music to treasure. Let the music of Gene Mitchell and The Big Coconut Studio Band, the artwork of Paul Brent and the engineering magic of Tom Hoots take you on an adventure through the Sunshine State! Greetings From Florida! It is a must! Order it today!

Customer Reviews:

Another Success!.......2004-12-12

Having heard Gene Mitchell's previous work and witnessed his superb live performances, I was not surprised at the quality of songs on Greetings From Florida. Gene continues to create great music. This is a very worthwhile purchase.

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Ship Happens!!! Manufacturer: A1A ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA45HM Release Date: 2003-07-15

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Regalo de La Montaã±A Jesús Rivera Romero Manufacturer: Esm Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3L90 Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

1. Gloria Se Derramaba
2. Mi Amigo Es Jes
3. Dios el Creador
4. Dios de Israel
5. Persevera Hasta el Final
6. Salvaci Para Todos
7. Buscar LA Bendici
8. Armas del Cristiano

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Sail on Manufacturer: Saga ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CADZQO Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Where's Joe
2. Rum
3. Follow Me
4. Hot and Bothered
5. Back to the Island
6. Sail On
7. I'll Be On Time
8. Duck's Out
9. Tap Dancing Down Jackass Alley
10. Coulda Woulda Shoulda
11. She's My Hero
12. Rock, Paper, Scissors
13. Passin' Thru
14. Live For Tomorrow
15. Already Gone
16. Sail On (live)

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In the Beginning Manufacturer: Lava Jam Band ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CADODS Release Date: 2003-04-29

Tracks:

1. In The Beginning
2. Halema'uma'u
3. 'Ohi'a
4. Lady Hapu'u
5. Tress/Moa Koa
6. 'Olapa
7. Coconut Palm
8. Gooney
9. Honu
10. Put 'Opala In Its Place
11. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
12. Fly With The Rainbow

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Down Bullfrog Road Mike Quick Manufacturer: Bullfrog Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAH5I8 Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. Big Hair
2. Lipstick Lies
3. Iron Horses
4. Stranger in This Land
5. My Father's Shoes
6. No Peas, No Rice, No Coconut Oil
7. Chickadee
8. Put It on the Plastic
9. Great Flood
10. Candy Man
11. If You Love Her Let Her Go
12. Candy Man Reprise

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1. Jabula
2. Jao Meditation [Import]
3. Kitaro's World of Music Featuring Yu-Xiao Guang
4. Magic Flute [Import]
5. More Journey: Adiemus New Best & Live [Import]
6. Morning Solitude
7. Morning Sonata
8. Music for Jogging
9. Music for Relaxation: Singing Birds and Sounds of the Everglades
10. Music for Spiritual Tourist

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