Sailing [Import]

Sailing [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. Anchors Aweigh/Muss I Denn/Anchors Aweigh/Nimm Mich Mit Kapitan/Heut Geht Es An Bord
2. Sailing
3. Rio Grande
4. Schwer Mit Den Schatzen Des Orients Beladen
5. Hallo Hamburg
6. Chor Der Gefangenen Aus "Nabucco"
7. John Kanaka
8. Blow Boys Blow
9. Lieder So Schon Wie Der Norden
10. Hamburg Hol Di Stief
11. Can't You Dance The Polka
12. Wat Wi Doht
13. Soltane Ghalbha
14. John B's Sail
15. What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor
16. Rolling Sea
17. Ich Bin Bald Wieder Hier
18. Good Night Ladies

Sailing,Shanty Chor Brunsbuttel,Delta,New Age


Sailing to Philadelphia
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Better than Clapton
  • Mark Rocks!
  • One of the Best
  • Un vuelo de clase y estilo
  • Acquired listening for adult ears
Sailing to Philadelphia
Mark Knopfler
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004Y6Q0
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

  1. What It Is
  2. Sailing To Philadelphia
  3. Who's Your Baby Now
  4. Baloney Again
  5. The Last Laugh
  6. Do America
  7. El Macho
  8. Prairie Wedding
  9. Wanderlust
  10. Speedway At Nazareth
  11. Junkie Doll
  12. Silvertown Blues
  13. Sands Of Nevada

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Former Dire Straits leader Mark Knopfler's second proper solo album (he's remained preoccupied with soundtrack work through the years) is a stirring and considered set of transatlantic blues. The collection is bolstered by contributions from Van Morrison ("The Last Laugh") and James Taylor (the title track), while Knopfler's guitar playing remains fresh and alive as he merges country and folk picking with electric blues. But it's as a writer that he really impresses: "Baloney Again" is a sensitive portrayal of a black gospel outfit in Jim Crow America; the title track is an intriguing distillation of Thomas Pynchon's doorstopper novel, Mason & Dixon; and "Silvertown Blues" is a stirring appreciation of blue-collar endeavor. A lovingly and honestly crafted collection, Sailing to Philadelphia shows Knopfler's talent and commitment remain as strong as ever. --Gavin Martin

Album Description

UK pressing includes one bonus track. 14 tracks in all. Universal. 2000.

Album Details

The Return of the Now Former Leader of Dire Straits on his Second Solo Record. Cameo Appearances by Van Morrison, Gillian Welch and David Rawling, Chris Difford and Glen Tillbrook (Squeeze) and James Taylor. Includes Bonus Track 'one More Matinee' which is Not on the USA Version.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Better than Clapton.......2007-05-20

It's a real stretch for me to say that anyone is better than Eric Clapton. But the truth is - Mark Knopfler is the best guitarist I have ever heard - Sailing to Philadelphia is my all time favorite album/cd.
I am an Ozark Moutain Daredevils fan too and I have worn out 5 of the "quilt" albums and cd's and I think one 8 track tape. Sailing to Philadephia will beat that record for me.
~Chrissy Phillips, Springfield - MO

5 out of 5 stars Mark Rocks!.......2007-01-04

If you are a Dire Straits fan, check out this album. Mark Knopfler is utterly fantastic. His guitar playing is superb. My favorite track though is the title song, a duet with James Taylor. Buy this CD -- you will not be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best.......2007-01-04

Mark out did himself with Sailing to Philadelphia, I would highly recommend purchasing it.

Lee....
Long Beach CA

5 out of 5 stars Un vuelo de clase y estilo.......2006-11-22

El mejor disco en solitario de Mark Knopfler. Mucha variedad, clase y estilo, asi como su ejecución perfecta de la guitarra. Este disco tiene uno de los mejores temas de Mark. What it is. Completo, excelente, bien arreglado, producido y ejecutado.

4 out of 5 stars Acquired listening for adult ears.......2006-07-23

I do wish folks would drop his association with Dire Staits, I'm sure he made some GREAAT music with them but he's moved on, I suggest you do the same or silently stay stuck in the past. Someone else noted that you have to do your homework, I suggest you do the same and research this cd.

MK is a renaissance man -- a wonderful storyteller, quitarist (south paw gone right with no pick? talking about left/right hemisphere of the brain looming out incredible tapesteries)vocalists and then some. I don't have a problem with his voice, it just another factor that equals the sum of a song. I'm sure he fixes small kitchen appliances on the weekends. He's a wonder.

If you don't like the cd, STUDY it, LISTEN to it, READ the friggin' lyrics. Check your DS baggage at the door and accept MK as a big boy now; an accomplished artist with more work ahead of him.

Odd thing about this cd is that there were a few cuts that were pulled and set aside for his Road Running with Emmylou Harris cd. That one took, I think I read, 7 years to piece together. I have to admit first listening, I wasn't impressed; but then I didn't study it, I didn't read the lyrics, I didn't do my homework. It's an incredible joint effort they should be proud of.

I was fortunate enough to hear him do Speedway at Nazareth live, and though it was a totally new song to me -- I was petrified end of the song.

My favorites are still Notting and Ragpickers but I am learning this one and loving it -- and I definitely am looking forward to whatever he has in the future.
Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not as good as pepperjack
  • Probally one of the most talented rock trios ever
  • YOU PEOPLE CAN'T RECOGNIZE GENIUS!!!!
  • Yeah, yeah, they're talented. We all know that.
  • jerry the racecar driver ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Primus
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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ASIN: B000001Y57
Release Date: 1991-05-14

Tracks:

  1. Seas Of Cheese
  2. Here Come The Bastards
  3. Sgt. Baker
  4. American Life
  5. Jerry Was A Race Car Driver
  6. Eleven
  7. Is It Luck?
  8. Grandad's Little Ditty
  9. Tommy The Cat
  10. Sathington Waltz
  11. Those Damned Blue Collar Tweekers
  12. Fish On (Fisherman Chronicles, Chapter II)
  13. Los Bastardos

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Opening with the creaky sounds of a ship at sea, Sailing charts the funk-punk waters the San Francisco Bay area band returns to again and again. It's all here: the acerbic humor, Les Claypool's gurgling fretless bass lines, Larry LaLonde's seasick metal guitar, and Tim Alexander's Bill Bruford-inspired syncopation. The narrator of "Sgt. Baker" aims to "rape your personality," while the reapers of the "American Life" live out their dreams "residing in a cardboard box." Tom Waits makes a cameo on the funky back-alley tale "Tommy the Cat," and the protagonist of "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" has "too many cold beers one night" and "wraps himself around a telephone pole." Primus concert fave "Those Damned Blue Collar Tweakers" helps round out this bizarre prog-punk masterpiece. --James Rotondi

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Not as good as pepperjack.......2007-07-25

I thought this was supposed to be software that had cheese recipes in it. Instead I get a lot of Bass and some guy talking through his nose. I finally was able to make some but it did not taste that good so I am going to return this because it no workie workie.

5 out of 5 stars Probally one of the most talented rock trios ever.......2007-07-23

You can't go and just reconize Les Claypool's bass guitar, the three of the members are hugely talented. Les Claypool is a bass master, one of the most talented bass guitarists ever, his playing style never fails to come off as innovative, his basslines are not just impressive as ____, they never fail to lay down a damn good melody for the song. Tim Alexander beats are pretty self explanitory, drummers are amazing anyway (mostly). And then you got Larry (forget his last name) making sound effects that never overpower. This is the same guy that also played on Possessed's Seven Churches, and it's fun to listen to them. In fact, the whole band is awesome, it takes listen to focus on each band member, and they never stick out in a bad way.

A perfect balance is what makes Primus listenable, something the red hot chili peppers never could do during their early years. They are able to blend perfectly and never out play each other or drown another out.

This is Primus's most accessible and a blast to listen to, some Primus's aren't so easy to listen to. Jerry Was A Race Car Driver was a hit, you've probally heard this one more of a chance of hearing the other songs. American Life has some of the best guitar playing, and Tommy The Cat is another highlight, with Tom Waits singing (Waits is easily the most unique singers you'll ever hear), each song has a great bassline, and you have to listen to Larry's numerous solos in Tommy The Cat. Sgt. Baker, Those Damned Blue Collared Tweekers, Is It Luck, about every song on here is a keeper, even though Fish on is a little bit weak compared to other Fisherman Chronicles songs.

A couple of filler songs (the B@$t@rd songs) abound, but even those songs aren't too bad. Three interludes (one's a song, but nothing else), make the music stand out as well. Les Claypool's voice also is something you can't judge on first stance either, it's pretty _________ high pitched. Despite the _____, Primus is a cool band, and this is one of their bests.

9.5/10

5 out of 5 stars YOU PEOPLE CAN'T RECOGNIZE GENIUS!!!!.......2006-10-03

I don't know why people have knocked this band and this album!? Les Claypool and Tim Alexander are two of the most gifted and innovative musicians EVER. You people think Neil Peart is the s**t, try listening to Tim Alexander's PERFECT drumming......WAKE UP AND SMELL THE CHEESE!

5 out of 5 stars Yeah, yeah, they're talented. We all know that........2006-09-20

When I first heard Primus, I was shocked by the originality of it. I'm very interested in punk and 80's hardcore, and I was shocked by how chaotic these guys were without having to play at breakneck speed. Yet, beneath all of the chaos lies great talent and in some cases great meaning to the songs.

People tend to view Primus as a talented comedy band, which is fine, but there's more to them than that. Primus gets beneath the skin of the average American redneck, and exploits them (like I feel they should be). Many people tend to ignore the political messages of the songs.

Then again, there are some songs that are clearly jokes (Tommy the Cat), and some songs that are clearly serious (Eleven). The variety of the lyrics are very refreshing.

Now, the music is just amazing. I love bands who experiment, and although Les Cleypool is clearly an amazing bass player, what makes Primus really click for me is Larry LaLonde's guitar playing. He can produce great ambient sounds. Not everyone will notice it, but if it was taken away from the music, Primus wouldn't be nearly the same.

Basically, if you want something refreshing, buy this album.

5 out of 5 stars jerry the racecar driver ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-08-03

this album is one of primus' greatest achievements, i love tthe way that primus arranges their music with great guitar playing, outstanding drumming from tim alexander, and the twangy, hard hitting bass playing and offpitch humorous vocals by les claypool.
Immortal Memory
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Spiritual History of Celtic Ireland
  • Dark
  • Immortal Memory...Forgettable Melodies
  • haunting yet empty
  • Ethereal beauty
Immortal Memory
Lisa Gerrard , and Patrick Cassidy
Manufacturer: 4ad / Ada
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ASIN: B0000D1C6T
Release Date: 2004-01-20

Tracks:

  1. The Song Of Amergin
  2. Maranatha (Come Lord)
  3. Amergin's Invocation
  4. Elegy
  5. Sailing To Byzantium
  6. Abwoon (Our Father)
  7. Immortal Memory
  8. Paradise Lost
  9. I Asked For Love
  10. Psallit In Aure Dei

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Emotional, ethereal, and evocative, "Immortal Memory" is a timeless album of extraordinary transcendence. Gerrard, formerly of Dead Can Dance, won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Academy Award for the "Gladiator" score. She's also scored or contributed to "Heat", "Whalerider", "Ali", "The Insider", "Mission Impossible 2", "Black Hawk Down", and more. Patrick Cassidy is widely recognized as Ireland's most important classical composer and has released three acclaimed albums. He also wrote music for "Broken Harvest", the aria for the opera scene in "Hannibal", and he was specially commissioned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Irish Famine with his work, "Famine Remembrance", premiered at St. Patrick's Cathedral, NY and narrated by Angelica Huston.

Album Description

2004 album from the ethereal Lisa Gerrard & award winning Irish composer Patrick Cassidy who is known for his traditional and mythological orchestral music. Ten tracks. 4AD.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Spiritual History of Celtic Ireland.......2007-06-24

This is one of those CD's that keeps you guessing about its meaning. Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance, 2 solo CD's, & several movie theme CD's joins forces with Patrick Cassidy to create an antithetical sound scape of what in my interpretation maybe about the history of Celtic Spirituality on the island of Ireland.

The 1st song "The Song of Amergin" is about Amergin, a Celtic leader who according to legend is the 1st to set foot on Ireland to battle the "god's" for possession of the land.

The 2nd song "Maranatha" (Come Lord) maybe about Saint Patrick bringing Christianity to the Ireland or maybe the cry of the land to free itself from the ancient pagan gods.

The 3rd song "Amergin's Invocation" makes the final cleansing of the land which the 4th song "Elegy" mourns the death of the pagan gods.

The 5th song "Sailing to Byzantium" is the 1st form of Christianity to come to the Celtics. Historically the Celtic Christian church was semi-independent from Rome & took on a more Eastern Byzantine to almost Coptic Christian Mysticism that expressed the love of God & nature.

The 6th song is the most interesting on the CD; "Abwoon" is Aramaic for "Our Father" that Lisa Gerrard sings with a deep alto using the Aramaic language that Jesus used for his "How to Pray" prayer when he was on the Earth.

The 7th song "Immortal Memory" maybe about the universality of ancient Christianity or how God remembers all things? Or maybe this being the theme song is an overview of the rest of the songs?

The 8th song "Paradise Lost" maybe about the overtaking of the Celtic Church to conform to Roman Catholic doctrine & practice by Bishop Augustine 600 A.D. (not Saint Augustine of Hippo 400 A.D.) or about how modern Ireland has forgotten its true spiritual roots.

The 9th song "I Asked For Love" is plainly about getting the opposite from prayer until one just asks for God where he or she may receive freely.

The 10th song "Psallit In Aure Dei" is Patrick Cassidy main score from the words of Thomas of Celano, who was a disciple of & wrote a biography about Saint Francis of Assisi.

Try to come up with your own interpretation of this intriguing CD.

Well produced to bring out Lisa Gerrard's most unique singing style, but not as original as her 2 solo CD's "The Mirror Pool" & "Duality". Reading a few reviews below I agree that at times the music from this CD sounds like "Gorecki's 3rd Symphony" or something like Arvo Part to John Travener but it is done in good taste. Therefore a "4" is given for lack of originality.

5 out of 5 stars Dark.......2007-03-17

Paradise Lost is darker than Hell itself; my stomach churns and writhes in knots every time I hear it. I love it.

Amazing album, haunting, and worth every penny for Paradise Lost alone. There are a few tracks that aren't very memorable, but all in all this is a five-star album.

2 out of 5 stars Immortal Memory...Forgettable Melodies.......2006-05-10

Although these compositions are characterised by pleasing tonalities recorded in richly reverberant ambiance, they are altogether lacking with regard to melodic development or musical substance. There is nothing memorable about "Immortal Memory." Emotionally flat, this disc is positively dreary. This CD contains 57 minutes of excessively introspective, monotonous music that inspires nearly as much emotion as contemplating drying cement. An antidepressant medication may be necessary after listening. A disappointing addition to my musical library.

3 out of 5 stars haunting yet empty.......2005-10-19

It is hard not to reference or compare Lisa Gerard's solo efforts to Dead Can Dance catalogue. I guess I was expecting something that would continue DCD tradition. The first thing that struck me was that the dead could really dance to the DCD music but they appear to be haunted and sorry ghosts in "Immortal Memory". The music is truly mournful. There is nothing wrong with mournful and haunting program for a dics, but I found those emotions falling little flat in Lisa Gerard's production. Her music sounds very ambitious but never achieves the drama and "goose bumps" effect of Gorecki's III Symphony (Symphony of Sorrow Songs) or Avro Part's "Fratres". Maybe this comparison is not fair, after all the latter two are classical music's contemporary masters, but I get an impression that Lisa Gerard's aim was equally serious. Maybe she set her goals too high.

4 out of 5 stars Ethereal beauty.......2005-07-29

This album is perfect for drifting off to sleep, or for a relaxing meditation session. The music is very much like a soundtrack (similar in feel to Gerrard's "Whale Rider" soundtrack work). The music is orchestral and ethereal with Gerrard's haunting vocals. She has one of the most distinctive voices in modern music and her voice is in top form here.

So why 4 stars as opposed to 5? It is almost too mellow. I really prefer the greater diversity of sounds on her previous solo efforts. This album is great in certain scenarios and a wonderful album to relax too, but somehow it leaves me wanting just a little more. All in all, though it really is lovely and the perfect way to wind down and relax in swirls of beauty in today's crazy fast-paced world.
The Chaos in Order
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This band has it goin' on
  • Best CD of 2007!
The Chaos in Order
Let's Go Sailing
Manufacturer: Yardley Pop / GR2 Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NA1YSE
Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

  1. Sideways
  2. All I Want From You Is Love
  3. Icicles
  4. It's As Clear
  5. Too Many Stars
  6. We Get Along
  7. Better Off
  8. This Rope Is Long
  9. Heart Condition
  10. This Much
  11. Come Home Safely

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This band has it goin' on.......2007-05-26

I saw this group at a They Might Be Giants concert; they were the opening band and they were AMAZING. I bought their CD on the spot and I've been listening to it constantly. The music is beautiful and the lyrics are meaningful. Every song is extremely well put together and all of the songs on this CD are of the same outstanding quality. Let's Go Sailing gives us music that is deep enough to be thought-provoking and is still accessible to the average person. Most of all it is entertaining (I would even call some of the songs addictive). If you decide to give any new band a shot, make it THIS band.

5 out of 5 stars Best CD of 2007!.......2007-05-07

I have listened to this CD non-stop since it came out and it just never gets old! Let's Go Sailing is definitely one of my favorite bands and even though the CD was only released in March, I'm already looking forward for them to come out with another CD.

The music and lyrics are so emotional and touching, it's really easy to connect with them on a personal level. Listening to this CD feels just like having coffee with a long-lost, old friend.
Sailing to Philadelphia (CD & DVD Audio)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Sailing to Philadelphia
  • Sheer beauty.
  • great music sounds even greater...
Sailing to Philadelphia (CD & DVD Audio)
Mark Knopfler
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B00069A5GE
Release Date: 2005-04-19

Tracks:

  1. What It Is
  2. Sailing to Philadelphia
  3. Who's Your Baby Now
  4. Baloney Again
  5. The Last Laugh
  6. Do America
  7. El Macho
  8. Prairie Wedding
  9. Wanderlust
  10. Speedway At Nazareth
  11. Junkie Doll
  12. Silvertown Blues
  13. Sands of Nevada

Album Description

Critically acclaimed Sailing to Philadelphia marked the singer-songwriter-guitarist's long-awaited return to the signature sound that made Dire Straits one of rock's most acclaimed and popular groups. On the heels of the release of Knopfler's latest album, 2004's Shangri-La, Sailing to Philadelphia-which is near gold in the U.S. and has sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide-is presented in a special CD-DVDA package.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sailing to Philadelphia.......2007-03-16

Sailing to Philadelphia is some of Mark Knopfler's best work. Can't hear enough of this CD, absolutely superb. Congrats, Mark. You're the best guitarist bar none, an unbelievably talented musician!

5 out of 5 stars Sheer beauty........2006-10-07

"Now hold your head up, Mason, see America lies there - the morning tide has raised the capes of Delaware" ... can you see it? Do you hear it in the way his guitar picks up its pace ever so subtly and takes on a lighter shade as he sings these lines?

"Sailing to Philadelphia" is a wonderful piece of storytelling, not only in Mark Knopfler's lyrics and vocals but, even more so, in the album's amazingly beautiful instrumentation. This is no record for those who are only into fast, harsh tunes; although in songs like "Baloney Again," "Junkie Doll," and "Silvertown Blues" Knopfler does take issue with modern society and its problems. More than anything, however, this album is a voyage -- through time and space, from ancient Scottish citadels to 19th and 20th century America, and through musical styles ranging from blues to rock to folk to country; shining in its understated style as only Mark Knopfler's music can.

While "What It Is," the first track on the CD, is obviously reminiscent of the early Dire Straits, Knopfler said during his 2001 tour in support of the album that the song's intro and theme were actually (at least partly subconsciously) inspired by one of the Scottish folk songs he used to hear as a little boy in Glasgow. And indeed, it is hard not to picture Blue Bonnets (Over the Border) when you hear him sing about that Scottish piper standing alone high up on the parapet and the highland drums that are beginning to roll, all the while the garrison sleeps in the citadel "and something from the past just comes and stares into my soul."

From the cold tollgates of Caledonia, Mark Knopfler takes us to Durham and Northumberland and the coaly Tyne (where his own family moved from Glasgow, too, when he was still very young), and introduces us to Pynchon's heroes, the "Geordie boy" Dixon and Mason, the "baker's boy from the west country." While in many respects the guitar play in this song is vintage Knopfler, you can almost hear the waves of the Delaware River flowing out of the instrument. James Taylor's vocals, of course, are an ideal embodiment of Mason's character, and they perfectly compliment Knopfler's own voice which, it almost seems, has never been better than now.

"Prairie Wedding," the only love song of the album, carries on the theme of "A Night In Summer Long Ago" from 1996's "Golden Heart" -- the poor medieval Scottish knight has become a 19th century farmer somewhere out on the American prairies, but he still takes his queen from the train station in the small town where she has arrived up the home trail, stunned by her beauty, embarrassed by the simplicity of his own circumstances and wondering, "Do you think that you could love me Mary? You think we got a chance of a life?" (Compare the last verse of " Night In Summer Long Ago:" "Then I did lead you from the hall and we did ride upon the hill, away beyond the city wall, and sure you are my lady still. A night in summer long ago the stars were falling from the sky and still, my heart, I have to know, why do you love me, Lady, why?")

In modern-day America, Knopfler takes up the themes of black migrant workers in "Baloney Again," of a race car driver's tour from Indie track to Indie track and from accident to accident ("but at the Speedway At Nazareth I made no mistake"), and of the "tables haunted by the ghosts of Las Vegas" and the "Sands of Nevada [which] go drifting away." And as always, the song's instrumentation and Knopfler's dark and coarse rendition of the lyrics are a masterful portrayal of the desolation of a Nevada ghost town and a gambler who has met his fate there ("in a wasteland of cut glass my dreams have all crumbled, and I've paid with whatever I had left for a soul.")

The album was released in three different versions, with only the British version containing all fourteen songs Knopfler intended to include on it. ("One More Matinee" was considered inappropriate for the American market, "Do America" omitted on the version published in continental Europe.) Thus true fans are well-advised to make a point of obtaining the album's British edition. Yet, regardless which version you buy: This is Mark Knopfler at his best, featuring guest appearances not only by James Taylor but also by Van Morrison (in "The Last Laugh"), Gillian Welch (in "Prairie Wedding" and "Speedway At Nazareth") and many other artists; including, of course, "honorary 96er" Paul Franklin.

Since the release of "Sailing to Philadelphia," Mark Knopfler has geared down again and changed pace for his more recent solo albums, "Ragpicker's Dream" and "Shangri-La," both diamonds in the rough in their own right; thus proving yet again his versatility and his aversion to being type-cast. But regardless which aspect of Knopfler's amazing musical talent you appreciate most: This album will doubtlessly continue to shine as one of the brightest stars in the firmament of his creativity.

5 out of 5 stars great music sounds even greater..........2006-07-22

I bought this because of my positive experience with the Dire Straits' "Brothers In Arms" 5.1 DVD that I bought (and reviewed) after years of being happy with the standard stereo version. The 5.1 rendition played through my home theater was a revelation, making the experience of hearing songs that I have known for years seem like the first time. The layers of instrumentation are more separate as the sounds come at you from so many angles, while still being unified as a whole.

Audio-wise, the "Sailing to Philedelphia" 5.1 DVD gave me the same revelation that I got from the "B.I.A." disc. You just hear so much more when it is not all compressed into two speakers. Knopfler's vocals really sound a lot better when they come out of their own speaker, and those little fills he does just hit you at various angles, making the music fresh. These DVDs will make you know that you were justified in upgrading to a digital sound system with speakers all over the room.

This Knopfler album has been improved over the "Brothers In Arms" release in a couple of ways. First, the B.I.A. album came as a single disc with both the stereo CD and the 5.1 DVD on opposite sides of that disc. This makes the disc vulnerable if you are inclined to lay it down since there is no "safe" painted side. The marking on those discs are very small, right along the hole, making me grab my reading glasses just to load the right side. The "Sailing to Philadelphia" set has corrected this flaw by issuing two discs, the standard stereo CD and a completely separate DVD, both with painted non-playing sides. So now you have a disc for your CD players, such as in the car and the DVD for your 5.1 surround sound system, which makes this a better deal over the previous set. Additionally, there is more on the DVD than just the audio tracks. There is a Knopfler semi-bio where he talks about his beginnings in Scotland and his evolution through his musical roots, including some guitar talk. While not really a performance type of presentation, he does do some noodling on a guitar to make points about some of the music.

The bottom line for me is that even though I have had the original CD from the day it came out, I bought this new version and not only feel it was worth it, but hope that Knopfler has plans to process all of his work into these 5.1 DVDs. I will gladly pay to replicate every one of my Dire Straits / Knopfler CDs if he does.


Smooth Sailing
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Great Talent On The Rise
  • Sultry, smoky r & b/soul over smooth jazz grooves and feel good lyrics
  • (3.5 stars) Maysa Sails On With Latest Release!
  • Can't get any better than this. CAUTION: Ear orgasm involved.
  • Great music
Smooth Sailing
Maysa
Manufacturer: Encoded Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Acid JazzAcid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
Smooth JazzSmooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0002W4SDG
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

  1. Hypnotic Love
  2. Smooth Sailing
  3. Soul Child
  4. Scat World
  5. Where Do You Go?
  6. So Very Hot
  7. All Day Long
  8. It's Time For Love
  9. Where Have You Been?
  10. One More Chance
  11. Unexpectedly

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Great Talent On The Rise.......2006-06-19

With a hypnotic mixture of r&b and smooth jazz.Singer,songwriter Ms.Maysa Leak comes at you and just takes you away with a secial style all her own.Her voice is wonderful and smooth and on top of that she's beautiful.This lady is loaded with talent.And she seems to have great musical taste.Something that seems to be lacking in some other young female singers of this generation.I'm very much impress with this album and I listen to it a lot.With songs like Unexpectedly,Hypnotic Love,One More Chance,Smooth Sailing and Where Do You Go?.Is what makes this album such a standout.And I plan on buying a lot more Maysa albums in the future.

4 out of 5 stars Sultry, smoky r & b/soul over smooth jazz grooves and feel good lyrics.......2006-04-16

Since this is my first Maysa album I read many of the other listener's glowing reviews first so that I may offer something different to the collection of opinions. Most strikingly Maysa's voice resembles the legendary Roberta Flack, as well as Anita Baker, and Lalah Hathaway. Track 5 (Where Do You Go?) sounds like a song that could have been on a Julie Dexter album, and if you aren't familiar with her, she is another fine jazz vocalist with a more Diana Ross range rather than the alto of Maysa. You will be reminded of Luther Vandross on track 7 and
10 (All day Long and One More Chance)not only in the instrumental track but in Maysa's vocal phrasing. The latter half of the album swings very much toward contemporary r & b and many of the background tracks sound like samples and loops you may have heard from some other artist on some other album. Overall many of the songs sound similar in arrangement and theme, but Maysa fans, don't be furious, if it wasn't for her gloriously rich vocals, I would not have listened so many times to rate this album one star below the highest rating. Regardless, you will find this a good album and love many of the songs, without a doubt!

3 out of 5 stars (3.5 stars) Maysa Sails On With Latest Release!.......2005-09-07

Maysa has been one of those artist who has been constantly looked over when you go to the store and look in the music racks. Yes, she's the artist who you'd typically say "I've never heard of her" and yet you probably have heard her. She was once the female vocalist in the jazz fusion group Incognito. She was the voice behind songs like "Deep Waters" and "Still A Friend Of Mine" for all you jazz listeners out there. She has had four solo albums, the first three being the self-titled album Maysa, All My Life, and Out Of The Blue respectively. Now she returns with another jazz-influenced album entitled Smooth Sailing.

The first single from the album is the title track "Smooth Sailing," a good representation of what the rest of the album sounds like. "Scat World" features her alongside another relatively unknown songstress named Ledisi. The best song on the disc hands down is "All Day Long" with solid background singers and top notch production that few others are able to manage to get for their own songs. This same style is continued on the song "Where Have You Been" and "One More Chance." But there is some fun elements as well on songs like "So Very Hot" and "Hypnotic."

Although not her best work, Maysa still proves that she is the best at what she does. But even though her songs sound overtly R&B, she is usually placed in the genre that most appreciates her....Smooth Jazz. Despite the flip-flopping of categories, Maysa is hands down a wonderful vocalist and Smooth Sailing is a voyage that you can still enjoy without getting seasick.

5 out of 5 stars Can't get any better than this. CAUTION: Ear orgasm involved........2005-08-30

I fell in love with Maysa's voice when she sang with Incognito in the early to mid 90's. I still cant get over songs like "Deep Waters" and their version of "Don't you worry 'bout a thing"
Ever since Maysa has launched her solo career, I've been watching it like a hawk because her voice and the music production on her albums have been nothing short of perfection. This album is by no means any different. In fact, I believe its her tightest album to date. I didnt think that was possible after hearing songs like "Out of the blue", "Head to the sky" and one of my personal favorites "Everything", on her last album. However there is something that is so mature and mysterious about this album. She is constantly redefining herself while staying true to her unique style of music. She walks the fine line of r&b and jazz to perfection. Although every song on this album is good, Standouts include "Smooth sailing", "Soul Child", The ear orgasmic "Where do you go?", The window down, sunroof open, driving down the interstate jam "So very hot", and the r&b crossover "Where have you been?"
As long as Maysa makes music, I will be buying it. I hope that this isnt her last project. Also, for all you Maysa fans who like good music [...] The album is called "Seasons of life".

5 out of 5 stars Great music.......2005-08-24

This goes on my favorite list by Maysa. A great CD to put on and chill to. Once again she has proven herself to be great solo artist.
Sailing & Whaling Songs of 19th Century
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • 4 out of 5 ain't bad, right?
  • Not for the purist, but most of us aren't purists
  • Shanties performed as folk songs
  • A Matter of Preference
  • A classic--unpretentious and rollicking
Sailing & Whaling Songs of 19th Century
Paul Clayton
Manufacturer: Legacy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  3. Blow the Man Down
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ASIN: B000002NSH
Release Date: 1994-07-18

Tracks:

  1. The Maid Of Amsterdam
  2. Old Stormalong
  3. The Girls Around Cape Horn
  4. Paddy Doyles Boots
  5. Spanish Ladies
  6. Sally Brown
  7. The Dying Sailor To His Shipmates
  8. Ranzo
  9. The Mermaid
  10. Johnny's Gone To Hilo
  11. Saturday Night At Sea
  12. Shenandoah
  13. Admiral Benbow
  14. Round The Corner
  15. The Greenland Whale Fisheries
  16. Go Down You Blood Red Roses
  17. The Turkish Revelee
  18. Boney Was A Warrior
  19. Lady Franklin's Lament
  20. Santy Anna

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 ain't bad, right?.......2006-04-02

First time I heard this was on an actual boat. If I closed my eyes, between the rocking of the boat, the sounds of the splashing of the water and this music, I could swear I was on an actual 19th century whaling boat. The music accurately depicts what songs would sound like back then. I don't recommend this to anyone without a good imagination, though. I've even heard criticisms say that it sounds too much like a sound studio record and not enough like a shanty being sung on the open sea. In my opinion, this is as close as your going to get other than the real thing. To be honest, though, the only way you'll understand is at least listening to this once.

5 out of 5 stars Not for the purist, but most of us aren't purists.......2005-10-19

If authenticity is your main criterion for your choice of folk music, don't buy it. Paul Clayton sings clearly and beautifully. I'll admit to having a personal attachment to this album--when my children were young, I learned many of the songs and sang them as lullabyes. Songs like "Farewell and Adieu to You Spanish Ladies and Santy Anna, as sung in Clayton's style, are just as soothing as the old standbys. Not authentic, but lovely.

3 out of 5 stars Shanties performed as folk songs.......2005-01-28

All 20 of the well-engineered recordings on this CD are sung by Paul Clayton accompanied by a solo guitar. Many traditional and familiar shanty tunes are included, some of which have the lyrics modified to fit the whaling trade (as was actually the case).

Shanty lovers are likely to find this CD unusual in that the presentation of nearly every song is more of a folk-tune style than true shanty. As such, you really can't consider any of the offerings rousing by any stretch but some might find this a refreshing change and even quite enjoyable since Clayton's voice is both clear and pleasing throughout.

So, my advice is to look elsewhere for rousing shanties but you may want consider this CD if you enjoy folk music with a maritime flavor.

3 out of 5 stars A Matter of Preference.......2004-03-12

I greatly preferred "Shanties & Songs of the Sea" by Johnny Collins to this CD. The main singers on Collins' CD have more baritone voices and there's backup singers for the choruses that really brings out the feeling of it being sung as it would have been on a ship by a crew.

Paul Clayton sings solo and has brought in an acoustic guitar for backup. In my opinion, this just detracts from the authentic flavor of the pieces. Where Collins' CD puts you on a ship, Clayton's CD puts you in a recording studio.

5 out of 5 stars A classic--unpretentious and rollicking.......2003-08-24

I, too, grew up listening to the record and am excited to see it's available on CD. It's a great collection of songs and a great introduction to the genre. It's a fun way to learn a bit of history. And they're sea chanties, for goodness sakes! The reviewer who was looking for sea chanties sung by a British chorus is nuts. Clayton sings it just the way I imagine some old sailor singing it 150 years ago. And I wouldn't want it any other way!
Sailing
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Keeps you happy in between beach vacations!
  • This music beckons, just like the sea!
  • Great for skating programs!
  • The Cure for Land Locked Sailors!
Sailing
Erich Kunzel , and Cincinnati Pops
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000003CY4
Release Date: 1992-06-30

Tracks:

  1. Sounds Of The Sea
  2. Sailing
  3. Theme From The Great Whales
  4. Theme From 'The Dove'
  5. Love Came For Me From 'Splash'
  6. Wave
  7. Foghorn
  8. Under The Sea From 'The Little Mermaid'
  9. New Hampshire Hornpipe 'On Golden Pond'
  10. Ebb Tide
  11. Sea Chanteys: Blow The Man Down/A-Rovin'/Oh, Shenandoah/Drunken Sailor
  12. Beyond The Sea
  13. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': Lonely Looking Sky
  14. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': Be
  15. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': Dear Father
  16. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': Banana Boat Song
  17. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': (By The) Sleepy Lagoon
  18. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': (Sittin On The) Dock Of The Bay
  19. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': Sleepy Shores
  20. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': Margaritaville
  21. 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull': Calypso

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Keeps you happy in between beach vacations!.......2003-04-07

A wonderful mix of themes and "ocean" music. Great choral work, too--esp. "What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor". You have to get up and move your feet! This is a "must-have" CD for lovers of the sea.

5 out of 5 stars This music beckons, just like the sea!.......2001-12-23

The fact that we human beings originated from the Earth's waters gives us a bond to all things associated with the sea. We find the oceans cool, soothing, refreshing, treacherous, exciting, and just plain fun. Thus, these same adjectives (and more) can be applied to this collection of "sea-inspired" tunes. From the classic pop standards ("Ebb Tide," "Banana Boat Song, "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay," "Calypso," and "Margaritaville") to traditional folk ("Sea Chanteys") to songs from the movies ("Under the Sea" from "The Little Mermaid," "Love Came for Me" from "Splash," and selections from "Jonathan Livingston Seagull") this is a seafarer's delight.

Hey, even a landlubber might set sail after hearing this one.

5 out of 5 stars Great for skating programs!.......2000-05-02

It's often hard to find music for skating programs. You have to find instrumental music with changes of tempo that are easy to cut and splice.

A friend of mine was competing at the first United States Adult National Figure Skating Championships and she used my suggestion to take cuts from this album's "Banana Boat Song" and put that together with "The Chiquita Banana Song" from Erich Kunzel's "Fiesta!" album. The music got raves from everyone who saw it.

I've heard numerous other tracks from this cd at the rink including the "New Hampshire Hornpipe", "Ebb Tide", "Dear Father" and "Under the Sea." It seems to be popular!

The rest of the album is fun to listen to if you enjoy instrumentals. These aren't sappy 101 Strings instrumentals either. They have interesting orchestrations with varied use of different sections when you'd least expect it.

5 out of 5 stars The Cure for Land Locked Sailors!.......1999-12-08

We have the CD and the tape of this album. One is on our boat and the other is at our island summer place. We are getting another for our home so that we can listen to it all winter while we wait for sailing season again. The album includes sailing themes from popular movies, a small number of sea chanties (just enough to be fun) and some sea sounds. It is relaxing -- perfect for cocktails on the boat, by the water, or wishing that you were!
Over There - Songs From America's Wars
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A very good CD to buy
  • What an Excellent Work of Art!
  • Excellent!
  • What A Blast - A Fun and Inspiring CD
  • What A Blast - A Fun and Inspiring CD
Over There - Songs From America's Wars
Marlborough Singers & Chamber Players
Manufacturer: Newport Classic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00006BCBU
Release Date: 2002-07-30

Tracks:

  1. Free America
  2. The Red, White And Blue (O Columbia, The Gem Of The Ocean)
  3. The Soldier's Tear
  4. The Bonnie Blue Flag
  5. The Battle Cry Of Freedom
  6. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
  7. Tenting To-Night
  8. Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
  9. Marching Through Georgia
  10. Captian Jinks Of The Horse Marines
  11. The Faded Coat Of Blue
  12. Over There
  13. He Is There!
  14. God Be With Our Boys To-Night
  15. Give A Little Credit To The Navy
  16. When Alexander Takes His Ragtime Band To France
  17. K-K-K-Katy
  18. Over Yonder Where The Lilies Grow
  19. Would You Rather Be A Colonel With An Eagle On Your Arm Than A Private With A Chicken On Your Knee?
  20. There's A Long, Long Trail
  21. When The Boys Come Sailing Home
  22. My Buddy
  23. Keep The Home-Fires Burning

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A very good CD to buy.......2005-07-06

I have bought many CD regarding American patriotic songs but it is the one that I prefer. The songs are sung in a very classic way and so, there are easy to listen. Jon English as a tenor gives an excellent performance. On the piano, Rob Carriker gives also an excellent performance; he does not try to cover the voice of Jon English but just to support his voice. So, Jon English and Rob Carriker form a very fine duo and the quality of recording is excellent. The choice of songs is also excellent. I strongly recommend this CD.

5 out of 5 stars What an Excellent Work of Art!.......2002-08-30

John English has a booming and resounding voice. Well suited for the rough and tough songs of our countries historic wars. It is an excellent buy, and I recommend it to any fans of great songs and American historics!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent!.......2002-08-30

This cd is excellent! I reccomend it to everyone!! Jonathon English has got an amazing voice!

5 out of 5 stars What A Blast - A Fun and Inspiring CD.......2002-07-30

I have to admit - I didn't know what I'd be getting when I bought this album. I love Americana and have known some of these songs all my life: K-K-K-Katy, Keep the Home-Fires Burning, and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. Others that are listed I had never heard before: The Soldier's Tear, When Alexander Takes His Ragtime Band to France, and the very funny Captain Jinks! From first to last I found this CD a joy to hear. Jon English has a beautiful voice, and he sings with such clarity that you can understand every word! There are songs that will get your feet taping, and others that will bring a tear to your eye. The chorus is quite obviously not a professional choir, and that's all the better! They sing with an infectious energy and spirit that'll make you want to sing along. Add into that the horns, flute and percussion and this album becomes very pleasant experience. This is one of the best CD's I've heard in a long time, and I heartily recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars What A Blast - A Fun and Inspiring CD.......2002-07-30

I have to admit - I didn't know what I'd be getting when I bought this album. I love Americana and have known some of these songs all my life: K-K-K-Katy, Keep the Home-Fires Burning, and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. Others that are listed I had never heard before: The Soldier's Tear, When Alexander Takes His Ragtime Band to France, and the very funny Captain Jinks! From first to last I found this CD a joy to hear. Jon English has a beautiful voice, and he sings with such clarity that you can understand every word! There are songs that will get your feet taping, and others that will bring a tear to your eye. The chorus is quite obviously not a professional choir, and that's all the better! They sing with an infectious energy and spirit that'll make you want to sing along. Add into that the horns, flute and percussion and this album becomes very pleasant experience. This is one of the best CD's I've heard in a long time, and I heartily recommend it.
British Light Music Classics, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very nice music, but...
  • Second volume of a highly entertaining series.
British Light Music Classics, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002ZZT
Release Date: 1997-04-10

Tracks:

  1. London Suite: Knightsbridge
  2. Bal Masque (Valse-Caprice)
  3. The Grasshopper's Dance
  4. My Native Heath: Barwick Green
  5. Rouge et Noir
  6. The Peanut Polka
  7. Carriage And Pair
  8. London Landmarks: The Horse Guards, Whitehall
  9. A Little Suite: March
  10. Sailing By
  11. Portuguese Party
  12. Beachcomber
  13. In The Shadows
  14. Tabarinage
  15. Sanctuary Of The Heart (Meditation religieuse)
  16. The Westminster Waltz
  17. Carissima
  18. Girls In Grey
  19. The Runaway Rocking-Horse
  20. Robin Hood Suite: March Of The Bowmen

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very nice music, but..........2005-12-28

If you are looking for incidental (background) music used in Monty Python's Flying Circus. This CD only contains one track, and it is the wrong version. The performance is completely different.

Knightsbridge March was The Dull Life of A City Stockbroker.

5 out of 5 stars Second volume of a highly entertaining series........2000-11-09

Light orchestral works are becoming something of a lost art, but the British have excelled at them -- the form is especially popular during their annual "Proms" concerts -- and this second volume of Hyperion's popular series continues in the same high-quality vein as Volume One. Twenty pieces by some of the best British light music composers on a generously-packed 78 minute CD -- no skimping here!

These aren't meant to be challenging works, but are skillfully orchstrated, excellently played, and well recorded. The variety is tremendous -- you may even recognize a few of the pieces and say to yourself, "so THAT'S where that tune came from!"

Perfect music for easy listening on a lazy Sunday afternoon, or anytime you need a break from the classical music heavyweights. Hyperion's packaging and booklet notes are, as usual for this premium classical label, uniformly excellent.

For more of this refreshing series, check out Volumes One and Three, as well as European Light Music Classics and American Light Music Classics.

Meditation Music:

  1. Sailing to the Stars
  2. Stop Smoking Now
  3. Straight from the Heart
  4. Stress Management For Life
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  7. The Flatlands
  8. The Laughing Meditation CD
  9. The Light of Falling Cars
  10. The Visit [Enhanced] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]

Meditation Music

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Misteri d'Elx

Love Can Build a Bridge

Music: Winged [Import]

Little Mermaid

Ill Na Na [Explicit Lyrics] [Original recording remastered] [Import]

New York City [Import]

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Music for Large Wind Ensemble

Last Night on Earth, Pt. 2 [CD-single] [Import]

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Suddenly