Transition

Transition

Track Listings

Disc: 1
1. Transition
2. Mandala

Disc: 2
1. Let It Play
2. Transpersonal
3. Apotheosis

Transition,Peter Michael Hamel,Kuck Kuck Records,Computers,Ethnic Fusion,Minimalism,Neo-Classical,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Organ,Piano,Pop


The Book of David, Vol. 1: The Transition
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Was Very Dissapointed, But I still Luv My Boi Dave Hollister!
  • Glad for the soul transition, but the music didn't come with him...
  • Book of David Vol 1
  • What to sat ? What to say ? What to say?
  • Heartfelt and Soulful
The Book of David, Vol. 1: The Transition
Dave Hollister
Manufacturer: Gospocentric
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000HEWGGK
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Tracks:

  1. The Preface
  2. Nothing But God
  3. The Intro
  4. Help Me
  5. So Many Scars
  6. Questions
  7. Pray (Til I Get An Answer)
  8. Drama
  9. Divorced
  10. The Settlement
  11. My Pain
  12. What Do You Do
  13. Where R U?/Answer Me
  14. Reach Out To Me
  15. I Let Heaven Down
  16. The Morning After
  17. The Potter
  18. I've Changed
  19. No One
  20. Take Me Back
  21. The Closing

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Was Very Dissapointed, But I still Luv My Boi Dave Hollister!.......2007-05-03

Lord what can I say??? Is it me or when some secular artist crossover into the gospel genre of music, it seem like they loose all of their musical capability. We all know that the brotha can SANGGGG hands down, but on this CD the songs just did not exemplify the talent, the emotions, nor the vocals. I really wasn't feelin it b/c when i heard that Dave Hollister had gotten saved and was comin out with a gospel project, I was on my toes b/c I used to listen to his secular projects and say to my self "if this kat ever get saved 4real and do gospel, man it's on!" And for his 1st gospel project, I wasn't impressed and strangly I've actually seen Dave minister since he's been saved and this kat can really usher in the presence of God, not just merely vocals and the fact that he can sing, but he's anointed too! So I was disappointed that did not reflect on his CD. I know producers and writers also play a major part in an artist like Dave esp. crossing over from secular music. Maybe with the right producers and more growth in GOD as a worshipper, we'll hear more from this powerhouse man of God on his upcoming projects. But as for this one, I wouldn't go around recommending adding it to your CD case for your listening pleasure, but just for the simple fact one of my favorite secular artist gave up the world and came on the Lord's side, i'd buy it just to support him.

3 out of 5 stars Glad for the soul transition, but the music didn't come with him..........2007-05-02

I read another review that said this and it's true, musically, this CD did NOT sound like what I expected. When Dave was doing secular music, his stuff was the "jam," but I didn't listen to some of the songs because the lyrics weren't the most Godly...

On this project, the songs were mostly slow, which can work for those who have intricate melodies, and complex harmonies, which is what his music used to sound like. No reason why the Gospel offering can't sound just like that. What's missing is the funky bass lines, tricky chords, etc. something to hold your attention musically.

I am VERY glad that he's given his life to Christ-which is really the most important thing, so I'll just say DAVE, keep making music for the Lord, just get you some different producers :)

This CD was just ok.


3 out of 5 stars Book of David Vol 1.......2007-04-30

I like a few songs on this cd. One big negative about this album was a series of songs that were NOT gospel, just him venting about his divorce. He does have an incredible voice, and i feel with a little more age he will be good. It was an okay first gospel effort.

3 out of 5 stars What to sat ? What to say ? What to say?.......2007-02-11

This is a hard review for me because if I was ever to consider myself a fan of anyone or anything it would be HIM. I think Chicago is one of the hottest CD I have. This CD reminds me of an old Clint Eastwood movie, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
The Good
*So many Scars
*Nothing but God
*Pray-Loved this song
*No One

The Bad
*The Potter-(yah, yah it's old 1time famous song-so over it) I didn't like this song, maybe it's how Dave sang it?
*Quesion- E.U, What do you do-This song was kind of off for me.
*Reach out to me

The Ugly
*Help Me
*I let heaven Down
*Divorce
*The Settlement
*His Talking*

There no doubt Dave can sing and his 1st attempt at Gospel is very interesting. It's like he couldn't make up his mind what he wanted this CD to be. It's like he forgot all the things that he learned while doing R& B and wanted to start Fresh except some of the things he did in R&B he did well and should have done here, like have tight harmony and a serious hook. He does a lot of talking on this CD but for me I could have done without. He has sung gospel before and he tore it up. So why not on his own CD?

If your a fan you will enjoy this because it's Dave. When the track is good it's very good. When it's bad it's just UGLY.

5 out of 5 stars Heartfelt and Soulful.......2007-01-12

Love the CD especially My Pain, I Let Heaven Down, Morning After, I've Changed, What Do You Do, Take Me Back (teaser), No One, Settlement (needs a high drama video), and other tracks on this CD are definitely memorable. I play this CD everyday. Some of the tracks are like listening to modern day Psalms.
Full Metal Jacket: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Full Metal Jacket CD
  • BORING
  • Only One Good Track..
  • Not for everyone
  • Boot Camp scenes are hauntingly realistic
Full Metal Jacket: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000002LCG
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Full Metal Jacket - Abigail Mead/Nigel Goulding
  2. Hello Vietnam - Johnny Wright
  3. Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups
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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Full Metal Jacket CD.......2007-07-25

My husband wanted music that was popular while he was in Vietnam and asked me to order this. I have not listened to it, but he seems pleased.

1 out of 5 stars BORING.......2006-02-15

I am yet to understand why this movie is compared to the likes of Platoon. There is no question which of the two is the better one. I was bored out of my mind after an hour. I turned it off and then when I had time to waste, I finished it. I am sorry I did. 2 Hours I will never get back. I know that evertone is different, but if you have not seen this movie and are thinking about viewing it, do so on a Sunday when you have NOTHING else to do. The only highlight was the Drill Instructor. He managed to crack a smile out me on occasion.

1 out of 5 stars Only One Good Track.........2002-10-14

The first one... The rest of the CD is movie instrumentals that are excellent for falling asleep to, but that's about it.

3 out of 5 stars Not for everyone.......2002-02-21

Abigail Mead, the composer of eight songs of this soundtrack, is actually Vivian Kubrick, daughter of Stanley Kubrick.
The disc has 15 tracks:

The first song is a hip-hop/techno mix of the cadences sung by Sgt Hartman in the first part of the movie, it is not a beautiful or good and I don't think it was necessary to include it.

The songs 2 to 7 are songs from the sixties and hear them during the movie creates a "mood" for the movie, for example, the song These Boots Are Made For Walking, by Nancy Sinatra and the scene in Vietnam which a prostitute is walking fits just perfectly and watch the movie without this song would have much less effect. Although they are not complex songs and most of the lyrics are foolish it's worth to have them in the score because they made a good part in the movie.

Song number 8 is the Marine's Hymn, a nice inclusion even thought it's not likely that someone would play this song very often at home.

The rest of the score are the instrumental themes composed by Abigail Mead, some of them are quiet and peaceful like Leonard, and others are more aggressive like Parris Island, with some nice stereo effects.

This is not the best score for a Stanley Kubrick movie and I suggest you to listen to it before you buy or you can have some bad surprises like not listening to Paint it Black, because it was not included or odd songs like Time Suspended. Actually I would suggest this soundtrack for Collectors, Kubrick fans or people with eclectic musical taste.

5 out of 5 stars Boot Camp scenes are hauntingly realistic.......2000-08-04

The best part of this movie is the beginning, when they show what a raw recruit goes through at Boot Camp. It brings back a lot of memories because it was so well done. Lee Ermey just is exactly what a DI is at Paris Island. All the nuances, the lingo, the discipline. The acting is all first rate. Also, the combat portrayals in Hue City showed the type of frustration that vets faced in Vietnam. Snipers were nightmares to deal with. By the time you snuffed 'em out, you lost three or four men. The other movie that, in my opinion is the best war movie ever made, is Hamburger Hill. That movie showed what real grunt life was like in the bush.
A Period of Transition
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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A Period of Transition
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Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not Van's best.......2007-06-03

Don't pay too much for it if you insist on hearing it.

5 out of 5 stars What a gem!!.......2007-04-26

I have many of Van Morrison's albums, and I like them all in their own way. I really enjoyed this cd. There is some great soul and r&b music on this disc. I've had it about a week and I've listened to it at least once every day. What a gem of an album! I can't believe I didn't get this album before now.

4 out of 5 stars One of Van's Odder Ones..........2006-09-17

It's one of Van's odder releases, but I like it a lot. I don't listen to it all the time, but I do continue to play it... sometimes I really enjoy Van when he is a little "lost" and trying whatever he can to get back... This is one of those albums...

For the record, I am a huge Van fan, but think his last few Cds have been pretty flat.

4 out of 5 stars Maybe you had to be there.......2006-01-23

I know Van fans give four and five stars to everything he's done, even the ponderous 90s stuff, and I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea, but Van fans and fans of anything R&B should love this - trippy, soulful, cool. It's completely different and really great sounding - I think the best after the obvious classics and more original and soulful than anything in the last couple of decades. Dig it!

1 out of 5 stars Genius&Charm.......2005-12-23

I agree with the general consensus that this is not a masterpeice. However, if you cannot find the soul in this album, its your flaw, not Van's. The first track is remarkable and extremely genuine, in my opinion. This album is short and should be veiwed in the context of the other album surrounding it. There is no question as to the genius of Morrison or the charm of this album.
Transition
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Great Bass Players' Listen
  • Shut up and play 'yer drum
  • The best Dave Weckl Band album
  • Different, but not his best work
  • The space of music
Transition
The Dave Weckl Band
Manufacturer: Stretch Records
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Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

  1. Wake Up
  2. Braziluba
  3. Like That
  4. Mild Hysteria
  5. Group Therapy
  6. Passion
  7. Crossing Paths
  8. Alegria
  9. Just For The Record
  10. Amanecer

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Great Bass Players' Listen.......2005-09-02

Transition has, little by little, become my favorite Dave Weckl CD. It certainly has as much drumming artistry as one would expect from Weckl. But I'm writing this because of bassist Tom Kennedy. Kennedy is stellar on this recording. He is just about all you would want a bass player to be - he's there when he needs to be, and out of the way when he needs to be. His tone is great, his basslines are molto-groovy and add much to the songs' storylines, and he blows a couple nice solos too.

If you are a bass player, pick this one up and listen to Tom Kennedy, who does a wonderful job here.

5 out of 5 stars Shut up and play 'yer drum.......2004-07-25

I have some sort of sentiment to this release. This was one of my first jazz records I heard and (what's even more important) enjoyed. I still have it on a cassette, very poor quality but I still enjoy it as much as in the beginning. Yes, I admit, Dave Weckl's releases are a bit soulles, sometimes even naive but listening to them is pure fun. Of course if you like that kind of "virtuosic-show-off" music and drum-oriented jazz. Propelled by a kaleidoscopie array of Weckl rhythms - from funk, to New Orleans swamp grooves, to Afro-Latin to odd-meter polyrhythms to everything in between.
So...you must make your own choice. I know that not everybody appreciates that kind of music. However you should try. Maybe you will be positively suprised.

5 out of 5 stars The best Dave Weckl Band album.......2004-03-20

This is by far in my opinion Dave Weckl's best album. I would probably say (though I may be wrong) that this album is much more improvisationally based than "Rhythm of the Soul" and "Synergy". I much prefer the 4 piece band with Steve Weingart on keyboards who I much prefer to Jay Oliver. This is also Brandon Fields best album because he has a great tone. For some reason I wasn't all that impressed with Brandon's playing on "Synergy", but now, after hearing "Transition" I really love his playing. I like his choice of notes when he improvises and everything within his playing. Steve Weingart also needs a special mention because he is groovy and techinically brilliant who has brought a new dimension to the band.I think that one reason for this being my favourite Weckl album is the introduction of Weingart who has brought a new sound to the band, in my opinion.
I would prefer it if Tom Kennedy would slap bass like some of the slap bass masters (e.g.Larry Graham, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten) because with some of the Funk/R'n'B tunes (e.g "Like That"), I think that this style of playing is required. But he is a great player with a lot of technical ability who is solid and really locks in well with Weckl.

Some songs that are highlights for me are "Wake Up", "Brazilbuba", "Like That", "Crossing Paths" and "Amanecer" where we hear a bit of Salsa at the end which I didn't expect to hear! "Passion" is a beautiful ballad that shows another side to the Band's playing. Weckl plays percussion in this song with his bare hands and a mallet to strike the cymbal.

This is an absolutely brilliant album and I don't know why people criticise this album because there is great versatility on this CD and a great sound. Weckl is among the elite of drummers and he is my favourite drummer, to keep the groove going and play the percussion at the same time is mind boggling. I firmly recommend this CD. Especially drummers who want to have some inspiration, and Weckl consistently inspires me! He's not just an incredible drummer, but now an incredible musician.

3 out of 5 stars Different, but not his best work.......2004-03-17

I agree with some of what I've seen others say. He's clearly a phenom. but it gets a little annoying after a while. No need to rip the chops out CONSTANTLY.
This is good to have as part of your collection, and I did like it better than some of his earlier solo work...but this would not be the first (or even 2nd) of Weckl's releases that I would recommend.

1 out of 5 stars The space of music.......2004-03-12

The space of jazz feelings is so huge, but too little without Jay Oliver's ideas and the Buzz's art of making awesome melody.
The most of DWB's musical creativity was in the soul of Jay. Who knows what was in the hearts of Buzz, Jay, Brandon, Tom and Dave after Synergy's out. Legends are empty? I HOPE NOT!!!! Check out Full Moon Second and Whirlies.
Bizet: Carmen [Highlights]
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The Greatest By Far
  • Absolutely the Best Carmen
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Greatest By Far.......2006-03-09

Agnes Baltsa [Carmen] ** José Carreras [Don José] ** José van Dam (baritone) [Escamillo] ** Katia Ricciarelli [Micaëla] ** Christine Barbaux (soprano) [Frasquita] ** Jane Berbié (soprano) [Mercédès] ** Alexander Malta (bass) [Zuniga] ** Mikael Melbye (baritone) [Moralès] ** Gino Quilico (baritone) [Le Dancaïr] ** Heinz Zednik (tenor) [Le Remendado] ** Michel Marinpouille (tenor) [Andrès] ** Berlin Philharmonic ** Herbert von Karajan (conductor]

There is no doubt in my mind that this studio recording is by far the most powerful Carmen I've ever heard. This 80's recording captures both the lush, beautiful musicality of this opera-comique and the intense visceral "verisimo" drama, thanks to the efforts of Karajan and his illustrious Berlin forces and the great singing from Agnes Baltsa, Jose Carreras, Katia Ricciarelli and Jose Van Dam.

Karajan had previously recorded Carmen in the 70's, in a more dramatic, overblown fashion when he conducted the Vienna Phil with the voices of Leontyne Price and Franco Corelli. Although that recording has its individual merit, it was not really his best effort. He had scored greater success with Grace Bumbry in the lead role and Jon Vickers as Don Jose, productions he conducted at the Salzburg Festival in the late 60's. In the 80's he was a white-haired old man, the image many younger music lovers remember him from after seeing videos and recording covers he was in fact experiencing the last phase of his career before his death in the late 80's. He is nevertheless a supremely gifted conductor, masterful and able to bring out the best from his orchestra. The Berlin is actually better than the Vienna Phil in his earlier recording with Leontyne Price. The Berlin forces weave great music, capturing the colorful slices of life in this steamy, sordid opera. Yes, it is of the "grand opera" and verisimo vein and not the more simplistic, opera-comique Carmen but it is absolutely powerful in its wake. Karajan has never done a better job. It is his second recorded Carmen and his best.

Each of the singers bring a vitality and nuance to their performance and sing with the freshness of their prime. It is not surprising to find Jose Carreras and Katia Ricciarelli in the same cast. Theses two worked well together and recorded and performed operas throughout the 80's, even carrying out an affair together. Ricciarelli and Carreras as Don Jose and Micaela sing with glorious harmony, making their romance all the more tragic because Don Jose rejects the purity of her love and destroys himself in his passionate relationship with the temptress Carmen. Their duet in the beginning feels prolonged but that's a great thing because their voices are so beautiful to hear together.

From the beginning, Jose Carreras sings with a darker voice. He understands that Don Jose becomes obscessed with Carmen and develops a psychosis. It is a rich, powerful and masculine voice, albeit darker and edgier than even Jon Vickers and Placido Domingo. He sings everyting with great passion, despite the fact that his voice may not have done what he may have wanted it to. He is somehow, strangely, through sheer force of will, the best Don Jose, the most dramatically satisfying. His detractors and critics claim he was in bad vocal shape, at least in regards to his age (he was past his prime, he had been operated for leukemia, etc) and worse, his Don Jose has been called "melodramatic, hysterical". I whole-heartedly disagree. Carreras sings with so much integrity to the character's essence that he single-handedly blows all other contenders away. I've heard them all- Franco Corelli (in the Leontyne Price recording) Placido Domingo (in the Berganza recording and the Obraztsova, and Migenes movies) and Jon Vickers (in the recording and film with Grace Bumbry). His tenor voice is right on target for the darker side of Don Jose. He is passionate, yet lyrical in the first part and by the climatic finale he is understandably pushed to the edge. There is definate chemistry between Carreras and Baltsa and they would also make a film of the Metropolitan Opera stage production, which is wonderful. Please give Carreras a chance. He is the best Don Jose I've ever heard.

Ricciarelli is a very nuanced, soulful Micaela, bringing passion and grandeur to the role, instead of singing the role like a shrinking violet. This Micaela is willing to fight to get her man back from Carmen. In this way, she is a lot like Mirella Freni, who also sang a feistier Micaela. Ricciarelli is in great vocal form, and her rendition of "Je Dis" is beautiful and heart-felt. Those who have criticized her for what they feel is forced singing didn't really listen to the recording. She is mannered, she is mellow and in control. She has a genuinely dramatic way of singing, but then again, I've already made the comparison to Mirella Freni, whose Micaela is also dramatic. Quite frankly, this is the way Micaela should be sung. She is still a soprano, usually the lead in an opera and Ricciarelli understands that if she doesn't impress in the few moments she has in the opera, then she is letting the mezzo-soprano take all the glory. Ricciarelli is wonderful here and Micaela is one of her greatest roles, despite the fact she moved on to sing heavier roles like Tosca, Leonora, Aida and Turandot. She is probably better in the subdued lyrical roles then the heavier roles.

Jose Van Dam's Escamillo is dark, "butch" and strongly sung. He has a sharp musical intelligence and recognizes that Escamillo is also not the star but has his moments of radiance. He sings the famous Toreador Aria with great gusto and power. Karajan's slow conducting and colorful orchestration allows his few moments in the opera to really burst with maximum energy. Upon hearing Jose Van Dam's Escamillo, one can understand why Carmen jilts the now lackluster Don Jose. Van Dam is absolutely superb.

Last but certainly not least, there is Agnes Baltsa's Carmen. She was born to sing this role. It is a Carmen of several levels- she is playful (listen to how she slides her voice in the Habanera and Seguidilla) she is feminine but wordly. If she sounds mature and not youthful this is still to her credit. Carmen is a wordly, experienced libertine. Baltsa lives the character in ever scene. She sings with great power and beauty. The Death Card Aria has a tragic quality to it and she sings with a resigned spirit, acknowledging her fate. More than any other mezzo-soprano who has sung Carmen on record, to my knowledge, she really acts the hell out of that final scene. She is singing with grand flair, dramatic to the point she is boiling over with rage. Listen to how she emotes when she declares "Libre Elle Nee e Libre elle Morra" (I was born free and I shall die free!) and "E Bien! Frappe-Moi Donc, Or Lassez Ma Passe! (Very Well Then! Kill Me! Or Let Me Pass!). Finally, she nearly cracks her voice with the high, anguished cry of "C'este Autefrois Que Tu Me Vais Donne - TIENS!!!" (This ring you once gave me - TAKE IT!!!). Both Carreras and Baltsa take the trophy when it comes to dramatically belting out this famous scene in opera.


Once upon a time I thought that Jon Vickers and Grace Bumbry were the greatest Carmen/Don Jose interpretors. I don't believe that anymore after hearing Jose Carreras and Agnes Baltsa.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely the Best Carmen.......2004-12-14

This CD is not only for opera lovers, but for anyone with an appreciation of classic voice music. I have seen productions of Carmen the world over, in Paris, in Vienna, multiple times at the Met in New York and many local companies. None has come close to the perfection of the voices on this recording. The emotion and quality of L'amour est un oiseau rebelle, one of the most recognized arias in all of opera, is unsurpassed. The gypsy dance which begins act 2 (Les tringles des sistres tintaient) is rich with fevor and lust. The music leaps off the CD and provides excellent insight into the intensity of this work.

This CD is for everyone, from the novice to the expert, and will be appreciated by all. It is the best opera recording I have heard and has stood the test of time. This should be a required addition to the collection of anyone with an appreciation of fine music.

1 out of 5 stars No, please.......2000-06-10

This is an surprisingly boring recording, especially when looking at the star-cast, of one of the most enjoyable operas ever. I think the greatest problem with it lies in Karajans conducting.

The kindest thing I can come up with about this highlights recording is just the fact that it's a highlights edition - you don't have to listen to the whole debacle. Karajan has done a much, much better recording for RCA (Price, Corelli & Freni), where he doesn't suffocate his singers in an unengaging search for nothing but beauty. This search makes me lose my hair, and for example disturbes much of Carmen's music. Carreras here is not even close to the vocal prime he was in ten years earlier. His voice surely is soft and beautiful in the more quite parts, but he avoids using it to full power, even when called for, and his performance therefor gets rather boring. Baltsa probably would have done much better if she'd been supported instead of opposed by Karajan. Van Dam is definately the best of the cast in the role of Escamillo.

My very favorite of Carmen is the Beecham (de los Angeles, Gedda on EMI) set. You can also try a highlight of either Karajan (RCA - Price, Corelli) or Abbado (DG - Berganza, Domingo), which both give different but very good accounts of Carmen - use the Amazon.com possibility to listen to samples of these version to find out which one you prefer.

5 out of 5 stars L'amour est un oiseau rebelle.......2000-06-09

This highlights CD happilly dismisses most of the dialogues and has an hour-plus of great music. The complete version is also available on amazon.com. Maestro Von Karajan achieves his trademark perfection with the Berliners and with the cast of ideal singers for Biset's masterpiece. Greek mezzo-soprano Agnes Baltsa is simultaneously playful, witty, self-indulgent, and, for all purposes, dangerous Carmen. She has a very long vocal phrase and plenty of power; listen to fiery rendition of "Les tringles des sistres tintailent"! Jose Carreras shows Don Jose's character development extremely well, from ardent and passionate, ready-to-leave-everything young soldier to a man obsessed; gradually you begin to believe Don Jose could kill. His Flower Song is very gentle and tender, as opposed to the war-cries often displayed by others. The final scene is so vividly enacted, I had "tingles down my spine". Katia Ricciarelli is fully "at home" with a role of angel-like Micaela, her 1st Act duet with Carreras is one of the most beautiful things one could ever hear. Van Dam brings out everything we like to see in Escamillo: single-mindedness, arrogance, and swagger. Karajan uses an interesting orchestral arrangement of the Toreador Song before "Tout d'un coup, on fait silence..." making you imagine the pause just before the bull charges. He also slows it down a bit, increasing the tension throughout and the last chords of it are like wineglasses clashing triumphantly together. Supporting roles are taken by some impressive vocal powers, including Jane Barbie and Gino Quilico. Btw, there is a Carmen video featuring Baltsa and Carreras, also from DG, fantastically sang and recorded.
Merrily We Roll Along (1993 Leicester Cast)
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  • How does the revised MERRILY compare with the original?
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  • This is the recording of MERRILY to purchase!
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Merrily We Roll Along (1993 Leicester Cast)

Manufacturer: Jay Records
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ASIN: B000005BGV
Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. The Hills of Tomorrow Merrily
  3. Merrily (1979-75) Old Friends Like It Was
  4. Merrily (1974-73) Franklin Shepard, Inc.
  5. Old Friends
  6. Not A Day Goes By
  7. Now You Know
  8. It's A Hit!
  9. Merrily (1964-62) Good Thing Going
  10. Merrily (1961-60); Bobby and Jackie and Jack
  11. Not A Day Goes By
  12. Opening Doors
  13. Our Time
  14. The Hills

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars How does the revised MERRILY compare with the original?.......2005-04-10

The original 1981 production played 6 weeks of previews before opening to crushingly bad reviews. Two weeks later it closed. The day after the final performance the cast assembled at RCA's New York studios to record the cast album. In 1985 a revised production directed by James Lapine opened at the LaJolla playhouse and received encouraging reviews. More revisions lead to other productions and 1992 it was given a production at the Haymarket Theatre in Leicester and that production was given a lavish 2 CD recording by John Yap and issued on TER in England and later on JAY in the U.S. This was followed in May 1994 -just a few weeks after PASSION opened on Broadway - by an off-off-Broadway York Theatre Company revival that received generally better reviews than the original received. It was recorded by Varese-Sarabande. Both the Leicester cast and York casts use the revised version with an altered tune stack.

1. OVERTURE - In 1981 the Overture was a complete piece. In the revised version it cuts off midpoint and segues into the title song.

2. MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG - The original production began with Frank coming back to his former high school to mark 25 years since his graduation. His speech - a caution to the students to be prepared for compromise and frustration was challenged by the students who launched into the title song. As noted above, the revised version begins with the cast singing the song but without any context.

3. THAT FRANK/RICH AND HAPPY - The party scene. In the original Frank's new movie was terrible though none of the guests would tell him to his face. In the revised version the movie is a success. In THAT FRANK the party guests, Mary excepted, sing of Frank's seemingly endless talents. RICH AND HAPPY drew the conclusion that since Frank was rich and successful he must therefore be happy as well. Both songs use the same accompaniment.

4. OLD FRIENDS/LIKE IT WAS - originally in a separate scene in 1975 at a restaurant where Mary hopes to encourage reconciliation between Charley and Frank. In the revised version this number was placed as a lead in to the 3rd scene, tightening the narrative.

5. FRANKLIN SHEPARD, INC. - this song remains virtually unchanged. In the original Frank walked off the stage of the TV talk show at the end of the song ending his and Charley's partnership. In the revised version, borrowing some dialogue from the deleted restaurant scene, Frank makes it very clear that he is furious with Charley and that their friendship is finished.

6. OLD FRIENDS - though the dialogue scene leading into this song was changed for the revised version, the song remains the same.

7. GROWING UP - added to the revised version. The OLD FRIENDS scene continues after everyone leaves Frank alone in his new apartment and he muses on his friendship with Mary and Charley. Later Gussie arrives having left her husband - Frank and Charley's producer - and intent on moving in with Frank.

8. NOT A DAY GOES BY - this song changed hands a lot. Originally - in previews - Frank's soon-to-be ex-wife Beth sang it on the steps outside the courthouse. The actress playing Beth could not sing it so they re-assigned the song to Frank with a modified lyric. In the revised version it was restored to Beth and the original lyric is used.

9. NOW YOU KNOW - some lyric changes but essentially the same song. The original Broadway production incorporated a dance section that recapped the first act score (in forward sequence) using NOW YOU KNOW, OLD FRIENDS, FRANKLIN SHEPARD INC and RICH AND HAPPY. The dance segment was not recorded and was dropped from the revised version.

10. ENTR'ACTE/ACT TWO OPENING - in the revised version Act Two opens with Gussie onstage performing GOOD THING GOING. The original began Act Two with the scene outside the theatre as the friends listened to the audience reaction.

11. IT'S A HIT! - Essentially the same but loses a clever short section about selling out (Charley: Even if (the show) is a smash, doesn't that mean we sell out? Producer: Well, I hope we sell out! Charley: What I mean is sell out. Well you know...")

12. THE BLOB/GOOD THING GOING - THE BLOB was cut in previews and not included on the OCR. It was restored for the revised version. Note the main melody is the same tune used for GROWING UP. GOOD THING GOING is essentially the same.

13. BOBBY AND JACKIE AND JACK - the revised version slightly trims the number.

14. NOT A DAY GOES BY - Originally a trio for Mary, Frank and Beth at the wedding of the latter two. When Beth lost the song in Act One she was cut out of the Act Two version as well. Frank sang it to Beth as his wedding vow while Mary quietly, sadly duetted from the sidelines. The trio version is restored to the revised version.

15. OPENING DOORS

16. OUR TIME

These two remain essentially the same.

17. THE HILLS OF TOMORROW - The revised version ends with OUR TIME. The original version had a short final scene in 1955 as Frank finishes his valedictory speech to the class. They then sing a song he and his friend Charley have written. The classmates smile, there is a flash as their class picture is taken and the curtain slowly falls on these smiling faces. It was a fine ending to the show and I wish this (and the opening graduation scene) would be restored. Otherwise the revised script is in every way superior.

Sound-wise the newer recordings have a crisp, clean sound though the orchestra is roughly half the size of the original. The first cast is pretty hard to beat. If you are doing the show only the revised script is available, so you will want one of the new recordings. Jay's 2 CD set is most complete and includes some of the dialogue. V/S has the wonderful Malcolm Gets as Franklin.

5 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive recording.......2002-09-19

I've never seen the show, which has had a mixed history (initially a flop, recently much more successful), so I can only rate the music, which is just fabulous. The score features everything from sophiticated ballads -- Not A Day Goes By -- to lovely pop tunes such as Our Time. Sondheim's trademark lyrical cleverness is ever present. At one point he has the characters perform a political comedy song in 1960, so Sondheim had to write a piece using sophisticated 1960 political humor. I doubt anyone at the time did it half as well.

Note that this is a double CD, and I think it is the only one available. In many cases this means that the recording has two versions of certain songs if they are sung twice in the show. I thought this a big plus because the songs are sung at different times in the show and given different interpretations. Indeed, because the show it told chronologically backwards, you see how Sondheim gives you what is really a reprise before the song is initially sung. On the other recordings of this show they have only one version and you miss this whole layer of Sondheim.

The cast is great. The orchestra is great. All in all, just great Sondheim.

5 out of 5 stars This is the recording of MERRILY to purchase!.......2002-06-08

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG was one of Sondheim's biggest flops when it first opened on Broadway in 1981. It suffered from a variety of problems, probably the biggest being that the fascinating concept of the show - relating a story in reverse chronological order - led to a host of difficulties that required more time to solve than the tryout period allowed. Over the next dozen years, Sondheim and book-writer George Furth (along with assistance from a new director, James Lapine), modified the show. The show is drastically improved by the revisions.

While Sondheim and Furth have made a few minor revisions since the Leicester Haymarket production (mostly in shortening a few rhythms in the transitions, changing some introductory dialogue, and axing some dialogue in "It's a Hit!"), the Leicester recording is far superior to the recording of the final version of the show produced by Varese Sarabande.

CHANGES FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADWAY PRODUCTION:
Some neat concepts from the original production have been left by the wayside to improve the overall structure. Gone is the opening scene at the 1980 Lake Forest Academy graduation ceremony and the accompanying "The Hills of Tomorrow." The title song is now presented as a prologue so that the audience can concentrate on the lyrics' message. The music of the 1979 (now 1976) scene has been heavily revised (including a new melody called "That Frank") to integrate more plot into the lyrics. The 1975 scene has been eliminated, although Mary's music survives intact as the first part of an expanded 1973 scene. A great new song, "Growing Up," Frank's rationalizations for changing his goals and values, has been added to the 1968 scene. Beth now sings "Not a Day Goes By" in the 1966 (now 1967) scene instead of Frank. Lyrics have been revised in "Now You Know" to be about encouraging Frank to take a vacation, not to go back to work.

Act II has required less modifications. Gussie opens the act by singing a brassy rendition of the beginning of "Good Thing Going" as her eleven-o'clock number in Frank and Charley's 1964 show. "It's a Hit!" has been shortened a bit, but Beth is now included in the backstage celebration. The 1962 scene includes a song about the New York elite, "The Blob," which had been cut from the original production, plus a reprise of "Growing Up." The scenes from 1960-1957 remain relatively unchanged, although Beth sings lead in the reprise of "Not a Day Goes By." The show now ends with "Our Time," since the 1955 graduation scene has been eliminated.

THE RECORDING:
Of the three recordings I know of this show, this is by far the best. Michael Cantwell (who I truly thought I would hate after hearing him in STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW) is a great Frank, both as a successful Hollywood executive and as an idealistic music student. Maria Friedman is almost perfect as Mary, with gravelly singing as an alcoholic in Act I and a youthful exuberance in the "Our Time" dialogue. Evan Pappas has the dramatic range to play Charley, and his enunciation in the difficult "Franklin Shepard, Inc." is admirable. Louise Gold brings the proper degrees of brassiness and insincerity to Gussie, one of musical theater's greatest "dragon lady" roles. (Jason Alexander in the original 1981 cast recording is the best Joe, and Anne Bobby in the 1994 Varese Sarabande recording is the best Beth.) The actors are young enough to convey the youthful ideals of the second act (and hit the high notes) but old enough to convincingly portray 30- and 40-somethings in the first act. The inclusion of key dialogue helps the listener put the songs into their proper context.

5 out of 5 stars The Definitive "Merrily".......2001-11-20

Having listened extensively to all recordings of "Merrily We Roll Along," I say with confidence that this is by far the best, most complete recording.

The performances are all wonderful. I enjoy Maria Friedman's work on here most of all. I can clearly hear her transformation from a depressed drunkard back to a hopeful youth through the recording. Her expressive voice and striking acting choices always make her a joy to even listen to.

This CD has the best orchestrations I have heard. The underscore to "Franklin Shepherd Inc" has finally been cleaned up to the point where it sounds like an actual song, and the overall feel of the show has a real edge.

The tempos are up and the performers sound like they don't have guns being held to their heads in the recording studio. The performances a lucid and dynamic. The overall feel of the show, for the first time, has a smooth and consistent feel just from listening to the recording.

This may not be my favorite piece of Sondheim, but it is his brassiest score. This quality, lost in the off-broadway recording, is really restored here.

This CD is personal treasure and a must for Sondheim fanatics. However, this recording is by far the most accesible recording of this most difficult show.

5 out of 5 stars Best interpretation of the show and score.......2000-07-21

This recording only helps to prove that Maria Friedman is the no. 1 British interpreter (if not the no. 1 international interpreter of all-time) of the music of Stephen Sondheim. Her comic timing is immpeccible, and she is larger than life in her singing (especially in "Now You Know"). Louise Gold has an Ethel Merman-y quality to her voice, and this is a great new reading of the character of Guessie (she is, after all, a Broadway head-liner), as opposed to the purring sex-kitten of all of the other Guessies out there. And her rage in the dialgoue excerpt on the first disc is clear. This woman is one heavy-duty actress. We see that Guessie isn't really the only one out of the main characters to become bitter and disilliusioned, as many people make the mistake of believing. Jacqueline Dankworth does not just sing the heart-wrenching "Not a Day Goes By," she acts it. And she acts and sings the hell out of it. She has definately inherited her mother's talent (but is decidedly different in her performance style). As you can see, all of the women on this recording are effervescent, and the men rise up to the challenge (particularly the Joe Josephson of Gareth Snook and the Charlie of Evan Pappas). And there is Frank, menacing as always. This CD is the best out there, with a large amount of dialogue, and all of the score. Here is the definitive, no-questions-asked, no-holds-barred version of MERILLY WE ROLL ALONG on CD. Buy it today!
An Introduction to Schubert's Piano Quintet "Trout"
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    An Introduction to Schubert's Piano Quintet "Trout"

    Manufacturer: Naxos
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    ASIN: B000076FX6
    Release Date: 2003-01-21
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      Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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      The Elements of Transition
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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      The Elements of Transition
      Edna's Goldfish
      Manufacturer: Moon
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      ASIN: B000028TU6
      Release Date: 1999-09-21

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      3. Everyone I Know Is from Lindenhurst
      4. Veronica Sawyer [*]
      5. Invincible
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      5 out of 5 stars different but amazing.......2000-09-07

      ok so its not catchy mad caddies style ska punk but if you listen and open up your mind you'll realise its a LOT better. Its so much more mature than their first album (which is also incredible) and has a more emo feel to it.

      5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2000-07-29

      This was one of the greatest CD's I ever bought. It is to Bad that the group is breaking up so you should buy the CD before its too late!

      1 out of 5 stars i know one groovy coconut and your no one groovy coconut.......2000-07-16

      eegads whats goin on.... kids should not be allowed to make albums ska is ska and pop ska is best left for bands like one groovy coconut or the slackers to play, thats modern ska. thats modern pop music, this is am radio tiny sounding thin trash, the singer sounds like he's struggling thru puberty. i guess the rest of the reviews on this page wont help sales. better luck after you get some facial hair.

      5 out of 5 stars The best ever.......2000-06-13

      Edna's Goldfish "Elements of Transition" is a great album. With fast and catchy songs like "Veronica Sawyer" and "Everyone I Know is From Lindhurst", Edna's goldfish is destined for success. They put together an enjoyable and awesome piece of work that automatically puts you in a good mood.

      1 out of 5 stars not the greatest.......2000-03-15

      This release was horrible. It sounded more like a Bach or Mozart album rather than some good ska. Better luck next time.
      Transition
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      5 out of 5 stars Transition.......2005-08-01

      Peter Erskine has done loads of work with the uber producer/arranger/composer Vince Mendoza. They've collaborated on some of my favourite jazz CDs - More or less all of Vince's solo stuff, Jimmy Haslip's "ARC" and Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" so I was wondering how come Vince hadn't worked on any of Peter's albums?

      Then I learned about this one browsing amazon.com a few weeks ago, while trying to see if Vince has anything new out. I ordered it without even listening to the sound samples and this album is a testament to the fact that good music never dates. This album was released NINETEEN years ago and it sounds as fresh as if it came out last month! It features some of my biggest heroes - Pete and Vince themselves (of course), with John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano and Bob Mintzer. Brilliant from beginning to end, I have no complaints, thank you amazon.com!

      5 out of 5 stars Transition.......2004-11-03

      Started listening to this CD again after some years - its still as vital and intriguing as I recall the first time - Definitely stands the test of time - outstanding.

      5 out of 5 stars Transition by Peter Erskine.......2002-02-06

      Great CD! I have owned this CD for 12 years. Two things to listen for: The variety of the cuts is amazing. It really keeps you suprised. Second, the intensity of Erskins music grabs you. I am not tired of it after 12 years.

      5 out of 5 stars An outstanding record from an outstanding drummer: a must!.......1999-06-28

      This album shows the versatility of Peter Erskine at its best: beautiful varied compositions (highlights being Corazon and King Richard II Suite) with an inspired cast of well-known musicians like Joe Lovano, Bob Mintzer, Marc Johnson and Kenny Werner. Moreover the masterful material is recorded with an unbelievable clarity of sound. One of, if not THE best solo effort of Peter Erskine and a recording that stands tall in the incredible discography of Peter Erskine.

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