Serenity

Product Description
Easy-Listening

Serenity includes some of Giovanni's most popular tracks and compositions. The music is intimate and full of quietness and solitude for you to enjoy.

A DiAngelo Production

Serenity,Giovanni,Capital Ent,Easy Listening,Pop,Popular Music

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Average customer rating: A good listen, but could have been even better Great Soundtrack Serenity CD good but missing... Great recording

Serenity David Newman (Composer) Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Firefly (Original Television Soundtrack) Serenity Official Visual Companion Serenity (Widescreen Edition) Firefly - The Complete Series Finding Serenity: Anti-Heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly (Smart Pop series) ASIN: B000AYYUGQ Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Into the River (3:10)
2. Escape (1:30)
3. Serenity (:50)
4. Going for A Ride (2:24)
5. Trading Station Robbery (3:07)
6. River Goes Wild (1:28)
7. River and Simon in Locker (:55)
8. Population Dead (3:55)
9. Haven Destroyed (:54)
10. Shepherd Books Last Words (1:00)
11. Youre Not A Reaver (:56)
12. Mal Decides (3:09)
13. Truth / Mal's Speech (3:36)
14. Space Battle (3:21)
15. Crash Landing (1:59)
16. Run to Black (2:55)
17. Generator Room (3:06)
18. Mal & Op Fight (2:11)
19. Jayne & Zoe / Final Battle (2:44)
20. Funeral / Rebuilding Serenity (2:19)
21. Prep For Flight (1:33)
22. Love (1:06)
23. End Credits (1:38)

Album Description

Joss Whedon, the writer/director responsible for the worldwide television phenomena of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," now applies his trademark compassion and wit to a small band of galactic outcasts 500 years in the future in his feature film directorial debut, "Serenity."

The film centers around Captain Malcolm Reynolds, a hardened veteran (on the losing side) of a galactic civil war, who now ekes out a living pulling off small crimes and transport-for-hire aboard his ship, Serenity. He leads a small, eclectic crew who are the closest thing he has left to family--squabbling, insubordinate and undyingly loyal. When Mal takes on two new passengers--a young doctor and his unstable, telepathic sister --he gets much more than he bargained for. The pair are fugitives from the coalition dominating the universe, who will stop at nothing to reclaim the girl. Hunted by vastly different enemies, they begin to discover that the greatest danger to them may be on board Serenity herself. This action/adventure/Sci-Fi/western features an eclectic score by composer David Newman.

Customer Reviews:

A good listen, but could have been even better.......2007-07-20

I hate to withhold a fifth star from the "Serenity" soundtrack, as I loved the film and the "Firefly" series as well, but I couldn't help but be somewhat disappointed with it.

The film's musical highlights are all represented here, and if that's all you're looking for then you should be quite satisfied with this disk. Personally, however, I think it could have been better. My main complaint is that some of the best tracks, such as 3 - Serenity (:50), and 20 - Funeral/Rebuilding Serenity (2:19), are far too short. Granted, they are taken directly from the film, but it would have been great if they had been expanded upon for the soundtrack. Also, the listener gets short-changed on the End Credits music, as, for some reason, they cut out the acoustic guitar "Firefly" theme that you hear at the very end of the film.

So purchase and enjoy, by all means; but, if you're like me, you may feel that some of these tracks tease more than they satisfy. It's my hope that we may someday get a disc of expanded themes from both the film and the series.

Great Soundtrack.......2007-07-16

The soundtrack to the movie is wonderfully done. It captures the movie well and is a nice addition to any collection. David Newman did a superb job in creating this soundtrack.

I would have preferred a score written by Greg Edmonson, the composer of the TV series music, but this one is also very well done. It doesn't tell the story quite as well as the TV series music, but it is still good. The TV series music seemed more down to earth and told the stories of the characters in the series. This CD sounds more classical and movie-ish.

Serenity CD.......2007-05-13

What can I say? One of the best Sci Fi series to come out in a long time. A keeper here.

good but missing..........2007-04-11

I enjoy the CD but there's some specific music missing. In the track for the closing credits there's some acoustic guitar that's on the DVD but not on the CD.

Otherwise a good listen if you're into movie soundtracks.

Great recording.......2007-04-11

The soundtrack is a really nice piece of work, especially for fans of Firefly and Serenity. Though most of the tracks featured come from the second, more action-packed half of the movie, the signature orchestral work and themes are really well captured. Unlike a lot of other movie soundtracks, it's not that hard to picture exactly what point in the story each selection was featured in and remember the specific emotional tones it was trying to convey. Overall a great album!

Average customer rating: And Serenity it gives Can you say ahhhhhhhhh... Liquid Mind V: Serenity Calming Peace UNHAPPY LISTENER

Liquid Mind V:Serenity Liquid Mind Manufacturer: Real Music / Chuck Wild Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Liquid Mind VI: Spirit Liquid Mind IV : Unity Liquid Mind VII: Reflection Liquid Mind III: Balance Liquid Mind VIII: Sleep ASIN: B00005MNFL Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

1. Serenity
2. Continuity
3. Thought Museum
4. Breathe
5. Awakening

Album Description

Liquid Mind V: Serenity is a peaceful and soothing musical journey, designed to help you relax deeply, during meditation, massage, yoga, rest, or in times of stress, and is a wonderful background for massage, meditation, healing, yoga, pilates, reiki, shiatsu, t'ai chi or reflexology.

The tranquil flow of the music, and the absence of regular rhythm allows the listener to experience a level of relaxation not achievable by more active music. The fifth in Liquid Mind's elegant electronic series of slow relaxation music albums takes the listener to a place of deep calm and tranquility. This gentle album is used by people to relieve stress, by parents to help quiet hyperactive children, by insomniacs to assist themselves in going back to sleep in the middle of a difficult night, and by just about anyone to relieve the stress of a busy day at work.

Customer Reviews:

And Serenity it gives.......2007-06-27

This album is one among many from Liquid Mind. The music and sounds are incredibly subtle in background as they create a foundation upon which one can focus for meditations and healing. The chords and instrumentation are soothing, joyful, and flowing. This music is just the type of "white noise" necessary to create a peaceful atmosphere in which to enhance medidating and/or doing spiritual work of any kind.

Can you say ahhhhhhhhh..........2007-04-17

I have had this album for a while now and find it one of the bset for getting off this bumpy ride we are all on called life. It is also wonderful for massage. My massage therapist loves it too. If you love warm and fuzzy places, this album will help get you there.

Liquid Mind V: Serenity.......2007-03-20

Another great CD from the talents of Chuck Wild. Be it for relaxation,
meditaion or setting a mood, the collection of Liquid Mind is truely worth a listen. No matter what your pleasure, you'll find something to love. Very sensual and at times erotic. A true believer must have this one. The music is unbelieveably soothing and will take you on a journey to inner piece. Chuck is a talented man who knows how to make magic with electronic music.

Calming Peace.......2006-11-03

I take care of children all day, and so I begin each day with my cup of tea and this or one of the Liquid Mind CDs. It calms me and my thoughts and helps me get in touch with my inner spirit. It's a great way to begin the day! I also play this during the day while the children are here. It helps calm children, and provides a peaceful atmosphere.

UNHAPPY LISTENER.......2006-08-07

When I purchasesd this CD judging from the cover and name: Liquid Mind V:Serenity, I thought I would be getting a relaxing collection of music, probably suitable for an infant to hear. What a mistake I made! This CD was totally disappointing. There really were no 'songs', and what sounds were emitted were barren and not pleasing to the ear.

Average customer rating: Complex serenity This CD is a must for those who crave "environmental music".

Misty Forest Morning David and Steve Gordon Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Environmental | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Nature | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Peaceful Evening Garden of Serenity Soothing Sanctuary Garden of Serenity II Sanctuary ASIN: B000008QVU Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

1. ...Out Of The Mist
2. Floating Meadows
3. Waterlilly
4. Still Waters
5. Voice Of The River
6. Spring To Life
7. ...Into The Light

Album Description

The first rays of sunlight pierce the morning mist, revealing a serene glade hidden deep within the forest. The gentle melodies of David Gordon's piano float through the trees, as birdsong and a bubbling stream seem to join in. The meadow awakens to the whisper on a silver flute and the pure tones of Steve Gordon's acoustic guitar. Relax and visit this peaceful place in the forest, anytime you desire peace of mind.

Customer Reviews:

Complex serenity.......1999-02-03

David and Steve Gordon have converged the art of creativity, e.g. musical spirit, with Nature's sounds of life in this phenomenally peaceful collection of sound. Their skill has remained colorfully competent, bringing the listener into the cool forest of notes, gurgles and chirps. Highly recommended.

This CD is a must for those who crave "environmental music"........1999-01-08

I bought the cassette tape verison of this work several years ago. I wanted to have some background music for at home activities such as: drawing, reading, and meditation.

I own about 30 other CDs and tapes of this kind of music. Misty Forest Morning is by far the best of the lot.

This very calming mix of flute, guitar, and water sounds will propel you instantly into a theta state.

Don't leave your body without it!

Average customer rating: serenity suite: music and nature Peace and serenity Sleep tight

Serenity Suite: Music & Nature Steven Halpern Manufacturer: Inner Peace Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Self-Help | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Self-Help | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ocean Suite Inner Peace Gifts of the Angels Sound Medicine: Music for Healing Sleep Soundly ASIN: B00000IJH4 Release Date: 1999-04-06

Tracks:

1. Greensleeves
2. Dawn
3. Towards The One
4. Play Of Light
5. Communion
6. Waterfall
7. Walden Pond
8. Sand Dance
9. Comfort Zone
10. Serenity
11. Pastorale

Amazon.com

If it hadn't been for keyboardist Steve Halpern, the New Age genre may never have been born. His 1975 release, Spectrum Suite, marked the debut of a music whose compositional structure was free and intended for relaxation. Halpern built an entire career around this concept and thanks to his serenely inspired tinkling, along with the genre it spawned, thousands of listeners have found a musical way to unwind and heal from the stresses of life. Nowhere is this more apparent than on Halpern's Serenity Suite, a 1999 release that marries the sounds of tweeting birds and mountain streams with a gentle piano and warm electric keyboards. It's like a soundtrack to a camping trip, or rather, it captures the quiet contentment you experience when camping. Select tracks include airy flute, harp, and violin, which flow effortlessly within Halpern's pleasant atmosphere like stream water over mossy rocks. This album isn't for those who crinkle their nose at New Age music, but it certainly is for those interested in achieving serenity. --Karen K. Hugg

Customer Reviews:

serenity suite: music and nature.......2005-10-08

The soft, melodious sounds have been a great help in creating an atmosphere of calm.

Peace and serenity.......2005-10-02

For those days when the world has gone completely mad and one looks for something to put it back to normal, this is it, with the water and birds in the background it adds a lot of peace to ones Soul, this is an excellent buy.

Sleep tight.......2000-06-11

I have fibromyalgia and have a very difficult time sleeping. I put "Serenity" on and listen with my earphones. It gently rocks me to sleep. A must have for relaxation!

Average customer rating: BETTER ON CD! Enchanting Touchingly superb One of Mr. Coulter's Best! Wonderful relaxing music

Serenity Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: American Tranquility Sea of Tranquility Phil Coulter's Christmas Highland Cathedral Country Serenity ASIN: B000000E1N Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Morning Has Broken
2. Any Dream Will Do
3. Panis Angelicus
4. In Loving Memory
5. Whispering Hope
6. The Bells Of Angelus
7. The Holy City
8. Ag Croist An Siol
9. Amazing Grace
10. Bless This House
11. The Lord Is My Shepherd
12. One Day At A Time
13. Meditation
14. Bring Flowers Of The Fairest
15. Nearer My God To Thee
16. Ave Maria

Customer Reviews:

BETTER ON CD!.......2007-05-06

I bought this album on vinyl more years ago than I care to remember. These are all great tunes, improved by Coulter's instrumentation and production. Lovely.

Enchanting.......2006-03-31

Played for the first time after a heavy snow while following a stream on a tree shrouded country road. Will never forget that soul soothing experience.

Touchingly superb.......2004-03-20

Coulter's music immediately spoke to me, and 'Serenity' is the 3-generation favorite of the Coulter CDs I own (with 5 more on order). Our tastes differ, but 'Meditation' sooths me, 'The Bells of Angelus' readily moves me to a different realm, and 'Bring Flowers of the Fairest' is an elderly aunt's top pick. The youngest generation is as quick to play this CD as they are to select rock, ballads or their other favorite music. Coulter is a past, present and future artist who creatively crosses boundaries with music and spirit. Try to tire of this selection. I'm betting you cannot. While awaiting arrival of the new CDs, 'Any Dream Will Do.'

One of Mr. Coulter's Best!.......2003-07-31

This CD is truly wonderful. Serenity is a perfect title.

Wonderful relaxing music.......2003-05-31

This is one of my favorites! I bought the cassette after hearing it in a small shop in Gatlinburg, TN. The music was simply so relaxing and peaceful. Later I bought the CD so I could have a copy for home and car. During a hectic day when I have too much housework to do, I put in the CD and allow the music to wash away some of the stress.

Average customer rating: A lovely mix Country Serenity

Country Serenity Phil Coulter Manufacturer: Shanachie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Coulter Classics American Tranquility Lake of Shadows Serenity Sea of Tranquility ASIN: B000CQO1B6 Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. If Tomorrow Never Comes
2. We've Got Tonight
3. Always On My Mind
4. You Raise Me Up
5. Amazed
6. Sometimes When We Touch
7. The Long Goodbye
8. From a Distance
9. Love Can Build a Bridge
10. To All the Girls I've Loved Before
11. In the Arms of an Angel
12. Desperado

Customer Reviews:

A lovely mix.......2007-07-20

Unlike the other reviewer, I think this is a beautiful album. In fact I bought 3, one for myself and two as gifts for friends. The selections are pop genre, but popularized as vocals. Some of us like instrumentals, and these are just as gorgeous as such in Coulter's style, and the very essence of serenity. In the year and a half I have had this CD I have listened to it hundreds of times and enjoyed them all.

Country Serenity.......2007-05-07

I have nearly all of Phil Coulter's CD's and I love them all. I could always tell from the titles of the CD's what kind of music they would contain. With Country Serenity, however, this was not the case. There are only about 3 songs I would consider country, maybe not even that many. I wasn't looking for twangy country western stuff, because I know Coulter is very conservative and right on in his choices but most of them seemed to come from the pop genre, which I would never buy. Needless to say I was very disappointed.

Average customer rating: Too simple-minded to sustain interest, but....... Great German 90's Techno/Trance/Synth/POP/Rap A Terrific 90's Dance CD That Is Rarely Serene WELL WORTH YOUR TIME ! A 90's must

Serenity Culture Beat Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Another Night The Rhythm of the Night Sweet Dreams Love Is Not Sex Everybody's Free ASIN: B0000029EA Release Date: 1993-11-16

Tracks:

1. Serenity (Prolog)
2. Mr. Vain
3. Got To Get It
4. World In Your Hands
5. Adelante!
6. Rocket To The Moon
7. Anything
8. Key To Your Heart
9. The Other Side Of Me
10. The Hurt
11. Mother Earth
12. Serenity (Epilog)

Customer Reviews:

Too simple-minded to sustain interest, but..............2006-10-07

If you like raves and recreational drugs you'll probably love it.

Great German 90's Techno/Trance/Synth/POP/Rap.......2004-02-16

This is a True 90's Classic. I can't imagine living in the 90's without it. Not just a Club classic (Techno/Trance), but also a Pop Classic (Great Catchy and Emotional songs with Female Vocals and rap). No EuroDance collection can be without it... in fact No music collection should be without it. It's music for your Mind, Your Body, and your Soul! What more can one ask for?

10 Years I had this album, and it still takes my breath away everytime I listen to it. All those Melody Hooks, Lyrics, Raps, Synth Beats and Lines are burned in my mind forever.
This album was on the Cutting Edge of the sound in 1993, in fact IMO it was way ahead of it's time, and it still sounds AWESOME to this very day, even when compared to Modern Techno/Synth/Trance releases. this album was Revolutionary, but for Culture beat it was their 2-nd full length album.

The album was produced by the late Torsten Fenslau, God Bless his Soul!

It featured the Amazing Vocals of Tania Evans and Unofgetable rap of Jay Supreme. Don't like Rap? Well, that's probably because you've never heard EuroRap, and that's exactly what Jay Supreme's rap sounds like. Great, Upbeat, thoughtful, Emotional, and most of all Clean (not Vulgar)

The album start with a Great Intro.
It then Explodes into the Biggtest Club-Pop crossover hit of the 90's called "Mr Vain" (one would have to have lived in a cave not to hear this one).

The following Songs are Great Fast Techno/Eurodance with female Lyrics and Male Rap:

"Mr vain"
"Got to Get It"

"Anything" - this one is soo fast, it's Crazy, the whole body just shakes.

"Rocket to the Moon"

"Mother Earth" - Great song with a Message, starts out slow, with Great female Vocals that just send shivers down my spine with every listen.

"Adellante" - has rap, but mostly Instrumental, Great Stuff here.

There are also some Slower tunes, these are more Trancey and Soulful, But they still have Great Synth arrangments and Great memorable Melodies, just a bit slower.

"World In Your Hands" - a true Beauty

"Key to Your Heart" - soooo Beautiful, it's beyond words

"Other Side Of Me" - once again, a Beauty of a song, Great Synths and beat too.

"Hurt" - very Soulful and Beautiful song.

"Serenity (Epilogue)" - well, this one is a KILLER Trance/Synth/Techno Instrumental with woman saying "Serenity". The sound is sooo Powerful and Emotional. A true Trance music classic.

So, what can I say, this album is just a Perfection. It's much more than a Club/Dance CD, it's a Great Pop album that can be listened to anywhere (home or in the car or at work). And it really stands the test of time very well, because after all those years I often come back to it and still get much joy from it. It's timeless and to me holds a lot of memories, liek a time capsule.

All other CB albums are also Great, so it's worth to have all of them, expecailly "Inside Out" and "Metamorphosis" (slower, but still great)

Not to be repetitive, but this album is a Perfection of the Sound, Melody, and Songwriting.

Thank You Very Much, and Enjoy this Amazing Album.

A Terrific 90's Dance CD That Is Rarely Serene.......2002-11-19

"Serenity" begins and ends with two somewhat identical ambient/trance tunes, mixing in random helicopter, train, airplane, and ocean sounds (plus some vocals by Jay Supreme in the prolog version), producing two very soothing, standout songs. This CD primarily earns its name from these two same-named prolog and epilog tracks, but most of the remaining ten songs on "Serenity" are all fast and rarely serene. Just to name a couple: #2 ("Mr. Vain"), which Culture Beat is most notable for and the main reason why I purchased this CD, and #5 ("Adelante!"), the only track done by Jay Supreme, who speaks mostly in Spanish throughout it--a great track, by the way.

Other notable tracks on "Serenity" are #3 ("Got To Get It"), one of my favorites; #4 ("World in Your Hands"), a slower/medium song with what sounds like a Bell Biv DeVoe sample from "Poison" playing in the background; and #11 ("Mother Earth"), an Earth-conscious song that tries to send out a positive message but comes off sounding a bit too overbearing.

In summary: "Serenity" is a terrific choice for 90's dance fans. There are plenty of fast, club-friendly tracks on here, plus a few effectively slower songs thrown in as well. Overall, it's a great pick-me-up album.

WELL WORTH YOUR TIME !.......2002-08-09

THIS IS QUITE A FINE CD THAT HAS NOW BECOME A DIFINATIVE CD TO HAVE IF YOU ARE A LOVER OF ELECTRONICA MUSIC. MY FAVOURITE TRACKS ARE "MR. VAIN" AND "GOT TO GET IT" BUT, I LOVE ALL THE REST OF THEM. I ALSO SUGGEST : BANANARAMA-"ULTRA VIOLET", TECHNOTRONIC-"RECALL", DEAD OR ALIVE-"NUKLEOPATRA", LIVIN' JOY-"DON'T STOP MOVIN'", TKA-"FOREVER"& ANGELINA-"VEN A MI {COME TO ME}". THIS CD IS GREAT FOR PARTIES AND DEEJAYING. ONE OF THE FINEST TECHNO ALBUMS EVER MADE: A++++++. A MUST FOR YOUR DANCE MUSIC COLLECTION. GET YOUR COPY OF "SERENITY" TODAY. SIGNED... MUSIC FAN.

A 90's must.......2002-08-02

Culture Beat is obviously one of the biggest names of the 90's club music. This album is a must to have if you are into this music. "Mr Vain" is undeniably one of the 5 biggest dance success worldwide ever with "No limit" by 2 Unlimited or "What is love" by Haddaway. This album also contains the terrific tracks "Got to get it" and "Anything" extremely famous in Europe , as well as "Adelante" and "World in your hands" which were huge hits in clubs(N.B: "World in your hands" is a slow version here).But aside of these big hits, we find some unknown tracks which are as great as these ones like "The other side of me" or "The hurt"( which i both love because of their atmospheric ravy sound and energy, as well as their words and always the great voice of the lead female singer Tania Evans). As regards the other 3 tracks, they are more trance songs, heavier, that i don't really like personally("Rocket to the moon").
But you have to listen to the Prologue which could appear on a suspense or sci-fi movie sountrack.
This album is definitely a must-have.

Average customer rating: Late-Career Showcase for the Mighty Tenor Heavenly Stan A BEAUTIFUL SWAN SONG upbeat part of the Anniversary set Getz Live and Lovely

Serenity Stan Getz Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Anniversary! People Time Bossas and Ballads: The Lost Sessions Focus Sweet Rain ASIN: B00000479A Release Date: 1991-05-21

Tracks:

1. On Green Dolphin Street
2. Voyage
3. Falling In Love
4. I Remember You
5. I Love You

Customer Reviews:

Late-Career Showcase for the Mighty Tenor.......2007-04-18

I considered giving this a "mere" 4 stars, because in some respects it's a fairly typical middle-of-the-road outing. However, the outstanding audio quality of this live recording--especially how well it captures the unique, gorgeous sound of Getz's tenor sax--nudged me to the higher rating. I own 7 Getz CDs and they're all quite enjoyable, but this one, an early (1987) digital recording, SOUNDS best--probably by a substantial margin.

The other 3 musicians do good work throughout: Kenny Barron complements Getz beautifully and has quite a bit of nice solo space; Rufus Reid's bass is prominent in the mix and also heard in some fine solos; and drumming by Victor Lewis fits in well. But clearly Stan Getz is the star--and he shines ever so brightly here, at age 60, with but a few short years remaining. This is very accessible modern jazz that you can safely play for just about anyone.

Heavenly Stan.......2006-01-01

This is a review that I write with extreme pleasure because it's about a couple of discs that I really love since they came out in 1991. I'm talking about "Serenity" and "Anniversary" which are two albums that were recorded both July the 6th 1987 at Cafè Montmartre in Copenhagen. I remember that I heard that Stan already know to be at the end. He gave all that he still had inside here, he played here some of the best music of his life. No doubt. His sound was better than ever, his phrasing absolutly magnificient, unequalled. He was accompanied here by a very talented band, Kenny Barron piano, Victor Lewis drums and Rufus Reid double bass. They swang here as it was the most natural thing to do on Earth. The program is based on standards and it is exceptionally well balanced. It is even a very nice live recording, I may called it almost a "reference" album because it is very natural sounding. I mean, if you want some truly stellar Jazz, some truly stellar ballads and swinger standards, a master at the top of his game ... well let's begin buying these two discs from the immortal Stan getz. Some of the best music he played in his illustrious 5 decades career. You won't regret a single cent spent here. It's some of the best music I have ever listen to in more than twenty years of jazz. Buy both the albums and get the full picture of an heavenly Stan Getz. Maybe you can buy "People time" too. It's a recording that was made in this same period, a double cd set based on Stan and Kenny Barron duets. Fantastic. Believe me.

A BEAUTIFUL SWAN SONG.......2005-04-09

This is quite possibly the most beautiful tenor playing I've ever heard. Getz was never known by his compatriots in jazz for having an abundance of licks in his repertoire. What he WAS respected for was his tone and beauty. SERENITY is a perfect example of that. This LIVE session was recorded in '87 just a few years before Stan's death in '91 and contains part of a beautiful swan song from one of the greatest Masters of West Coast Cool who ever lived. Most of his fans prefer the ANNIVERSARY set from these sessions. To me there was something extraordinary that happened on this night that makes me wish he had never left the stage or us. Every time I put it on I'm overwhelmed by it's smokin' beauty.

Stan said, "I believe you should try to make music as beautiful as you can. It should not be done with ugliness. There's so much hate in the world; you have to counteract it with lovliness."

When I remarked to a friend about this being, maybe the greatest jazz recording I own (and I own a lot of jazz), my friend said, "In all the years I've been going to the Playboy Jazz Festival, Stan Getz is the finest musician I've ever heard play at the Hollywood Bowl." That's a bold statement.

Kenny Barron on piano is the perfect compliment to Stan's gorgeous playing on this.

To say that Rufus Reid on bass and Victor Lewis on drums were on fire that night would be an understatement.

TO HONOR THIS RECORDING PLAY IT THROUGH INFINITY SPEAKERS AT A HIGH VOLUME. (Infinity speakers have the warmest sound I've ever heard for jazz playback.) I HOPE THIS BECOMES ONE OF YOUR FAVORITES TOO.

If you like Late-model Getz go out and get ANNIVERSARY, BLUE SKYS, and PEOPLE TIME. Or if you're on a tight budget buy CAFE MONTMARTRE. It contains ballad selections from SERENITY, ANNIVERSARY, and PEOPLE TIME. IF ONE OF THESE DOESN'T MAKE IT INTO YOUR TOP TEN JAZZ CDS OF ALL TIME, IT'S TIME TO SEE A DOCTOR. SOMETHING MIGHT BE WRONG WITH YOUR HEARING.

ENJOY.

upbeat part of the Anniversary set.......2000-04-28

"Serenity" is the mostly upbeat, cheerful, bebop & swing part of the classic "Anniverary" set. (a somewhat odd title choice considering...).

Sparkling, exuberent performances by all involved. Muscular bass lines, piano integrates perfectly with Getz direction. Perfect play by sidemen including Barron, who is best piano man Getz ever had, with the possble exception of Al Haig in the '50's. Great recording quality. Stan had been considered pretty much washed up after a decade of Fusion misadventures and much drugs and disease in the 70's . The 80's was his great come-back (see my Anniversary review) and arguably the best music of his life. Best song is the ballad "Falling in Love" which shimmers and sparkles like a diamond. Getz sails onto "Green Dolphin Street". "Voyage" is a Kenny Barron original that is now a jazz standard, one of his best known pieces.

Stan never sounds angry, on this or any other album. And he always maintains perfect control of his sax.

Gets 4-5 stars for a great performance. (I'd like to give this album more stars, if I knew how).

"Anniversary" gets a slight edge because it contains the songs I prefer, but any Stan Getz fan will want them both! For more great Getz see my list on this page.

Getz mellifluous music remains the antidote to a world of stress. "We'd ALL like to sound like Stan Getz,... if we could" - John Coltrane.

Getz Live and Lovely.......2000-03-31

Recorded live at the Cafe Montmartre in Copenhagen on July 6, 1987, this CD conveys the spontaneity that one can really only find in a live performance. This is good Getz, with the other memebers of the quartet contributing good support and good solo work.

Average customer rating: peaceful

Sounds of Spa: Serenity Various Artists Manufacturer: New World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sounds of Spa: Tranquility Sounds of Spa: Eternity Sounds of Spa: Bliss Quiet Fire: Zen Moods for the Spa Experience Spa Lounge ASIN: B0002AAP6W Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

1. Momento
2. In the Beginning
3. Desert Storm - Andrea Terrano
4. Private Universe - Jon Hopkins
5. Spring - Riley Lee
6. Lagoon Nebula - Medwyn Goodall
7. Spiritual Rhythms - John Richardson
8. Deer Horn - Riley Lee, Small Defence

Album Description

New World's 'The Sounds of Spa' series is the fresh new sound of the modern spa, featuring music that is exquisitely beautiful and profoundly peaceful. Each compilation will help keep listeners fresh and energized throughout the day.

Customer Reviews:

peaceful.......2007-05-16

excellent CD, it was just what i was looking for to relax after work. and when i spend time with my favorite friends and have a sap day.

Average customer rating: Just plain great to listen to.... May be even better than the documentary

Done The Impossible: The Fans' Tale of Firefly & Serenity Bedlam Bards , Brobdingnagian Bards , Dan Sehane , Emerald Rose , Michelle Dockrey , Rob Kuhlman , and Tony Fabris Manufacturer: Done The Impossible ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Done The Impossible: The Fans' Tale of Firefly & Serenity Firefly: The Official Companion: Volume One Firefly: The Official Companion: Volume Two Firefly (Original Television Soundtrack) Those Left Behind (Serenity) ASIN: B000IJV3Y0

Product Description

The 72 minute soundtrack for the Firefly fan documentary features seven outstanding artists, and crosses multiple genres including Celtic and filk: 1. Done The Impossible (Ballad Of Serenity) - Rob Kuhlman, 2. Autumn In Asheville (Instrumental) - Emerald Rose, 3. Gwydion's Song To Lleu (Instrumental) - Emerald Rose, 4. The Fall Of Serenity Valley - Brobdingnagian Bards, 5. Take Me Down (To Her Water) - Emerald Rose, 6. Urania Sings (Instrumental) - Emerald Rose, 7. Deventure - Vitulari, 8. Big Damn Heroes (Instrumental) - Emerald Rose, 9. Firefly Main Title (The Ballad Of Serenity) - Emerald Rose, 10. Big Damn Trilogy (Instrumental) - The Bedlam Bards, 11. Come To The Dance (Instrumental) - Emerald Rose, 12. Sail The Sky (Instrumental) - The Bedlam Bards, 13. The Rock Garden - The Bedlam Bards, 14. I'm Gonna See Serenity - Dan Sehane, 15. Big Damn Trilogy - The Bedlam Bards, 16. Mal's Song - Michelle Dockrey, 17. Big Damn Heroes - Emerald Rose, 18. The Ballad Of Lux - The Bedlam Bards, 19. Mal's Song (Instrumental) - Tony Fabris, 20. Done The Impossible (Ballad Of Serenity) Instrumental - Rob Kuhlman

Customer Reviews:

Just plain great to listen to...........2006-09-27

Even with the year old classics like Mal's Song and the Ballad of Joss, which bring back great memories of Firefly and Serenity, I believe the power of this soundtrack lies in its instrumental tracks. I was moved to buy this after watching the documentary. But from folk to ballad to whimsical, this is a great soundtrack to listen to regardless if you want Firefly music or just good music.

May be even better than the documentary.......2006-09-21

If you're a Firefly fan, you've no doubt heard some of these songs before. The Bedlam Bards' "Ballad of Joss" and Michelle Dockrey's "Mal's Song" have been making the rounds for over a year now, and several of the other artists have been performing at conventions around the country. But this CD collects all of your favorites and adds some new ones in, including some instrumental versions that are just beautiful.

It's not a sequel or a new season, but close your eyes and let this collection take you back to the 'verse.

Meditation Music:

1. Shades of Shadow
2. Shamaneya
3. Silent Joy
4. Songs for the Wild
5. Southern Exposure
6. Spanish Kiss
7. Spiral Dance
8. Sufis Vision
9. Summer Solstice, Vol. 2
10. Sweet Lullaby [CD-single]

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

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