Mythology

Product Description
Eloy FRITSCH performs an elegant electronic music that evolves between VANGELIS' ambient & impressionist electronic, and the synthesised Progressive rock of masters such as Rick WAKEMAN or Patrick MORAZ. With "Space Music" (2000), the APOCALYPSE's brazilian keyboards player goes into parts that are worthy of those last two virtuosos. With "Mythology" (2002), he refines his style which is more impressionist and majestic. This ambitious work justly uses the whole panel of his electronic sounds to depict fifteen tracks exclusively dedicated to the different gods worshipped in the past. The Mesopotamian, Hindu, Amerindian, Inca, African, Greek, Egyptian, Scandinavian, Roman or Chinese are outlined here by an instrumental composition. Thanks to his panoply of keyboards and computers, Eloy FRITSCH has been able to free his imagination. He leads us in a very relaxing trip, in the fantastic world of mythology...

Mythology,Eloy Fritsch

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Average customer rating: Rivals DT's "Scenes From a Memory" Not the masterpiece everyone seems to think it is What an entrance into the new millenium!! What an entrance into the new millenium!! I admire the effort

V: The New Mythology Suite Symphony X Manufacturer: Metal Blade ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Progressive | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Odyssey Divine Wings of Tragedy Twilight in Olympus Damnation Game Paradise Lost ASIN: B00004YR6K Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. Prelude
2. Evolution (The Grand Design)
3. Fallen
4. Transcendence (Segue)
5. Communion And The Oracle
6. The Bird-Serpent War/Cataclysm
7. On The Breath Of Poseidon (Segue)
8. Egypt
9. The Death Of Balance/Lacrymosa
10. Absence Of Light
11. A Fool's Paradise
12. Rediscovery (Segue)
13. Rediscovery (Part II) - The New Mythology

Customer Reviews:

Rivals DT's "Scenes From a Memory".......2007-02-20

I like to tell people who haven't heard of Symphony X that they are a heavier version of Dream Theater (DT). Based on that comparison, I would say that this rock opera by Symphony X is a heavier version of DT's "Scenes From a Memory." Not that the lyrics are as deep or the story connecting the entire album is as compelling as DT's album, but Symphony X has such a great heavy progressive sound and put such a monumental album together that it rivals DT's album in the way you will be drawn into listening to the whole album in one sitting. You can't walk away from it. It grips you and you are there for the whole ride right from the beginning.

Not the masterpiece everyone seems to think it is.......2007-01-10

Hey, this is a real good prog metal album, but there aren't many catchy choruses after tracks 2 & 3. The musicianship and production are top notch, and it might be guitarist Michael Romeo's finest hour, but I rate this as their 4th best studio album (out of the six they've put out up to date). I will forewarn you that if you prefer power metal over prog metal, this album may not be for you. I'd pick up the band's last studio album "The Odyssey", which leans more towards power metal.

Best songs: 2. Evolution (Grand Design) and 3. Fallen

What an entrance into the new millenium!!.......2006-12-25

NOTE: I am actually 16 years old, I just don't want an Amazon username.

When I first heard of this band, I was compelled to check them out, starting with this release, and when I heard it, I was blown away. I own this, "The Odyssey", and "The Divine Wings of Tragedy", and I can say with gusto that this is their master work as of now (but the latter two albums are great as well) and is the best album of 2000.

Let's start with the musicians. Russell Allen's vocals are very powerful, and his lyrics are very thought-provoking, very nice. Michael Romeo, the guitarist, is a regular virtuoso, his solos and riffs will leave you speechless. Michael Pinnella is just as good of a keyboardist as Chick Corea and Jordan Rudess, and his interchanging solos with Romeo are astounding. Michael Lepond's basslines are completely audible, and he is one of the best bassists to ever exist, along with John Myung and Flea. Finally, the drummer, Jason Rullo, is fantastic, and he reminds me of Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, who is certainly one of the best drummers ever. Wow, can these guys do any wrong?

The album is a concept album, and it's subjects rage from the myth of Atlantis, to ancient Egyptian mythology, and astrology. It also features "Requium" pieces from Verdi and Mozart, as well as other concertos from Bach and Bartok (thanks to Wikipedia for this). Every song on here flows flawlessly into the next, and there is no reason to skip any tracks because every song is excellent. Also, a few of the songs have complicated time signatures, such as "Communion of the Oracle", in 5/4 time.

Highly recommended. Buy this album, turn off your mind, and let Symphony X take you on a journey. If you want a progressive metal album, or are just a metalhead in general, you need this in your collection.

SYMPHONY X RULES!!!

What an entrance into the new millenium!!.......2006-12-25

NOTE: I am actually 16 years old, I just don't want an Amazon username.

When I first heard of this band, I was compelled to check them out, starting with this release, and when I heard it, I was blown away. I own this, "The Odyssey", and "The Divine Wings of Tragedy", and I can say with gusto that this is their master work as of now (but the latter two albums are great as well) and is the best album of 2000.

Let's start with the musicians. Russell Allen's vocals are very powerful, and his lyrics are very thought-provoking, very nice. Michael Romeo, the guitarist, is a regular virtuoso, his solos and riffs will leave you speechless. Michael Pinnella is just as good of a keyboardist as Chick Corea and Jordan Rudess, and his interchanging solos with Romeo are astounding. Michael Lepond's basslines are completely audible, and he is one of the best bassists to ever exist, along with John Myung and Flea. Finally, the drummer, Jason Rullo, is fantastic, and he reminds me of Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, who is certainly one of the best drummers ever. Wow, can these guys do any wrong?

The album is a concept album, and it's subjects rage from the myth of Atlantis, to ancient Egyptian mythology, and astrology. Every song on here flows flawlessly into the next, and there is no reason to skip any tracks because every song is excellent. Also, a few of the songs have complicated time signatures, such as "Communion of the Oracle", in 5/4 time.

Highly recommended. Buy this album, turn off your mind, and let Symphony X take you on a journey. If you want a progressive metal album, or are just a metalhead in general, you need this in your collection.

SYMPHONY X RULES!!!

I admire the effort.......2006-10-06

and I truely do, this album's 6 years is showing its age. Particularly in the orchestral samples used to simulate said orchestra. Although not as bad as say an 80's Nintendo's Legend of Zelda MIDI orchestra, it still shows just how far one is able to achieve realism. I'd love to hear an actual update of this album in which the band contracted out some local orchestra and redid it. I think then it could really give something like Metallica S&M a run for its money. An enjoyable listen to nonetheless. However, if you're into this orchestral prog-metal, check out Therion, especially their "Lemuria/Sirius B" double-album. Therion's been doing this symphonic hybrid metal longer than anyone and it really shows in this great double-album.

Average customer rating: Austerity and beauty all mesh on "The Nine Worlds". Ambience Spectacular! Pretty nice music, a little bit short of Enigma. If you liked Enigma's "Cross of Changes"... Austere Ethereal Beauty

The Nine Worlds Achillea Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Le Spa Sonique Tempting the Muse Nuages du Monde A Posteriori Amadas Estrellas ASIN: B0009XT87Y Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

1. Achillea - Prelude
2. Ragnarok - Twilight of the Gods
3. Odins Hill
4. The Monks of Lindisfarne
5. Cape Porcupine
6. The Seeress Prophecy (Daydreaming)
7. Land of the Elves
8. Shears from Scar
9. The Nine Worlds
10. Staraja Ladoga
11. Othila - The Rune Masters
12. Achillea - Exodus

Album Description

From the co-creator of ENIGMA !

Highly acclaimed co-producer and guitarist of the multi-platinum group Enigma, Jens Gad brings you a spellbinding downtempo musical odyssey into the ancient mythology of his Scandinavian homeland. He is joined by the entrancing classical vocals of Helene Horlyck, to co-create a sophisticated and hypnotic chill-out journey through "The Nine Worlds" of archaic legend. At once stirring and calming, entertaining yet relaxing, Achillea achieves a vibrantly new and hauntingly beautiful musical vision that artfully blends evocative ambient New Age atmospheres with European dance club electronica. Achillea elegantly weaves the mystery of ancient myth - a world of seers, elves, and rune masters, into a lush, richly layered sonic landscape with velvety melodies of delicately bluesy guitar playing, slow sensuous grooves and silky smooth vocals sung in Latin and ancient Swedish. Both intimate and cinematic, this uniquely transcendent masterpiece is full of deep beauty and mysterious wonder that will nourish your soul.

"Achillea is the new project for producer/guitarist Jens Gad, co-producer, co-writer and one of the central creative forces behind popular group Enigma (alongside Michael Cretu). For his first solo project, Gad presents an atmospheric album of tunes themed after Danish myth. Enigma fans should definitely take note, as there are many common denominators between both groups: the same laid-back "Enigma-style" beats, Gregorian chant, whispery vocals and Gad's signature electric guitar. Achillea differs by offering an album steeped in dreamy ambience. This album slower paced and more ethereal, making it better suited for the mind than the dance floor. Adding to the appeal is the wispy, sensual vocals of singer Helene Horlyck, who sings on many of the tracks. Serene, slightly trippy and sure to bring on a bout of Enigma nostalgia, this is a must for worldbeat/chill music fans." - Music Design In Review

Customer Reviews:

Austerity and beauty all mesh on "The Nine Worlds"........2007-02-11

I was entranced by the debut release by artist Achillea. To my peasant surprise, I leanred that it is also a side project of Enigma's guitarist and in terms of side-projects, Achillea is almost as good as Enigma.

The debut album has a similar trademark to Enigma's album but the tracks stand out altogether with beauties like "Odin's Hill", "The Garden if Lisfaraine" and "Seeres Prophecy". Overall, "The Nine Worlds" is almost like a sequel to Enigma's third album from more than a decade ago.

This is highly recommended.

Ambience Spectacular!.......2006-11-27

I am a big fan of early Enigma and having found a first solo release by co-producer of Enigma's Jens Gad, I decided to purchase this release from Amazon.com. Jens is a superb handler of the guitar and it was a pleasure to hear his contributions on Enigma especially on 'Cross Of Changes' and the song 'Turn Around'. But it is good and fitting to see his first solo album be released, and whilst there is alot of similarity with Enigma, he brings to his album a more reflective, softer ambient driven sound that is both spiritual and refreshing. It is a nice chill-out album.

'Achilles' provides sweet and sensual beats with gregorian chants, soft guitar rifts, and a ethno-flavoured landscape. It should be noted that both Jens and his singer Helene are danish and this album is fashioned after numerous Danish folklore. Therefore you expect Danish lyrics and you do get a mixture of Latin and Danish with some English mixed in. All in all the mix is beautifully orchestrated and well-done.

The 12 tracks on this albums offers the listener pure music bliss, and it will take you on a journey that is much needed and is soul nourishing. There is no need to go through each track. This album will mean different things to all people who listen to it. Open your mind, have a open opinion and enjoy. I have and still do.

Pretty nice music, a little bit short of Enigma........2006-11-22

It's quite nice, althought definitely not an Enigma, the female voice is beautiful, but quite monotonous all across most of the songs. Still a good addition to one's New Age sound collection.

If you liked Enigma's "Cross of Changes"..........2006-11-14

Only now that I've heard The Nine Worlds do I appreciate how significant Jens Gad's influence was on the sound of Cross of Changes-era Enigma. The guitar style from that album's "I Love You, I'll Kill You" permeates, but never dominates this album, and I love it. The synth-based writing and arrangement styles are familiar as well. The title track, "The Nine Worlds," is something of a sonic "missing link" between the two albums, with a touch of chant, tablas, and a guitar sound one step closer to "I Love You, I'll Kill You" than the rest of this album.

The first Achillea song I heard was "Cape Porcupine". It remains my favorite song from the album, and is representative of what you'll hear throughout The Nine Worlds. Helene Horlyck's vocal stylings are featured on over half of the album's tracks, and she shares writing credits on those. Her high end is somewhat breathy, and has a piercing edge that frustrates my appreciation of her contributions, but the lower end of her range is beautifully smooth. "Othila - The Rune Masters" is a welcome exception, which I can only attribute to its guest writer/producer, John Tonks.

The Nine Worlds is a great listen for a bit, but there isn't enough variety to make it a really great album. I'm perfectly happy to listen to the whole thing passively, but when I'm listening actively, I typically only get through the first five or six songs ("Odin's Hill" is a highlight I never skip) before changing CDs. I would expect your affinity for The Cross of Changes to be a good indicator of how much you'll like The Nine Worlds.

Austere Ethereal Beauty.......2006-08-30

This album needs a few listens to allow its true beauty to unfold.
If you are after the lush percussive sensory smorgasboard of Enigma , you will be disappointed.

Put aside your preconceptions and open your mind to the pure spare instrumental arrangements accompanied beautifully by Helene Horlyks sublime ethereal vocals . Everything is pared back to a delightful minimalism that sometimes sounds so spacious that the songs seem otherworldly.

Definitely a match to the other great works of Delerium, Enigma , Amethystium etc

Average customer rating: Prophets of Lies Almost 5 Sherinian Is A True Musical Genius Guitar greats World Class Musicianship

Mythology Derek Sherinian Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Black Utopia Blood of the Snake Inertia Rhythm of Time Planet X ASIN: B00067GLMI Release Date: 2004-11-09

Tracks:

1. DAY OF THE DEAD
2. ALPHA BURST
3. GOD OF WAR
4. GOIN' TO CHURCH
5. EL FLAMINGO SUAVE
6. TROJAN HORSE
7. ONE WAY OR THE OTHER
8. A VIEW FROM THE SKY
9. THE RIVER SONG

Album Description

On last year's Black Utopia release, Derek Sherinian proved that he is one of the most ferocious and creative keyboard players in the world. Now with the release of his latest opus, Mythology, Derek again surrounds himself with some of the greatest talent from the worlds of rock and jazz. He takes the listener on a roller-coaster ride of musical passion that features the incredible talents of Steve Lukather (Toto), Simon Phillips (Toto, Jeff Beck, The Who), Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne), Grammy award winner Steve Stevens (Bill Idol), John Sykes (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy) and Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dixie Dregs).

Customer Reviews:

Prophets of Lies.......2007-05-29

This is going to be short, since everything i could possibly want to say has already been said. My two cents are:
-finally someone has reach a degree to put up a fight against Dream Theater/ Liquid Tension Experiment
-UTTERLY AMAZING
Nough Said!

Almost 5.......2006-08-31

Very refreshing to hear some originality through out this CD. A lot of fine musicianship going on here. My only gripe is that some of the songs seem to just fade away and end almost like he ran out of thoughts for the music. You expect that it's going to keep going but it just fades away. Too bad. Rather short on time too. 45 minutes or so. Much too short for this good of music in the age of CD's. Quite well engineered too which is more than I can say for his previous Black Utopia. A great CD too but with poor engineering.

Sherinian Is A True Musical Genius.......2005-07-24

The newest release by Derek Sherinian is yet another treat for not only the fan of Progressive music but also those that enjoy a most creative use of the keyboards. Derek seems to have taken them into the 21st Century even further with rich colors and experimentation in his music. He also makes sure to have a cast of talented players joining him on each CD. People participating this time around are Zakk Wylde, John Sykes, Allan Holdsworth, Simon Phillips, Brian Tichy, Tony Franklin, Marco Mendoza and others. This cast of musical luminaries assures you that the music while fun at time plays no games. It is intelligent and well composed. It also is a progression from his last release and that is what one expects from a professional like Sherinian.

"Day Of The Dead" is no-nonsense and perhaps my favorite track on the entire CD. Zakk lays down some killer guitar riffs and I admit reaching for my air-guitar for this one in particular. When you combine this with the magic of Allan Holdsworth you can see why it rocks so much. It is also the most epic of the pieces on the recording running a full 8 minutes plus. The Prog-head might enjoy that there is a lot more difference on this piece than the straight-forward heaviness of the last CD "Black Utopia" (also on InsideOut Music). Songs that try a little difference are most apparent in "El Flamingo Suave" and "Goin To Church". "Flamingo" employs a lot of Latin flavors while "Church" could almost pass for a slow Steve Vai tune. People don't always realize that sometimes where seems to be a guitar, it is actually Derek on the keyboards.

"One Way Or Another" is interesting in its use of violin by Jerry Goodman. There are also some fast movers as well like "God Of War" and "Trojan Horse". Overall the CD does not disappoint and the booklet has a nice little Derek Sherinian "Bandology". You can trace his career from this point with no difficulty. I look forward to Derek's future since the past has become a memory. One that can be reflected upon with pride and inspiration.

Guitar greats.......2005-07-14

As one of the other reviewers said, for a keyboardist's solo album, you would swear it is a guitar album. Guitar greats Zakk Wylde, Allan Holdsworth, and Steve Lukather all shred and Derek Sherinian manages to fit in, often in the background. As when he was with Dream Theater, many of Derek's solos have guitar tones and sound like guitar solos.
A good shred fest. Going from Zakk to Allan Holdsworth in one song was masterful. My favorite track is Going to Church, which has the most tasteful Steve Lukather solo and tone around. And don't forget the prog song with the shredding violin that doesn't sound quite like a violin.

World Class Musicianship.......2005-05-17

After reading the first reviewers thoughts I feared Derek had'nt delivered the goods this time around.After all it would be prettty hard to top Black Utopia.
But Derek has come up with another stellar album.Continuing in the same vein.This has some great guest musicians.Zakk Wylde appears again and just tears it up on the opening song Day Of The Dead.Jon Sykes,Steve Stevens,Steve Lukatrher,Marco Mendoza and more join Derek to make an awesome sounding and diversified instrumental Rock album.With the exception of The River Song sung by Zakk.
I've followed Derek since Dream Theater and thought his style on Keyboards had a real rock/metal feel,almost more like a guitarist.I love how he can show his chops and still keep it rocking and interesting.Something alot of Progressive acts don't do.
God Of War features Zakk Wylde & Jon Sykes.Now there's a guitar duo! A great heavy track too.As is Trojan Horse an Eddie Van Halen Inspired track Derek says.Kind of a Roth era Halen vibe to it.
Alpha Burst is a cool quirky rocker with Steve Stevens handling guitars.Steve also puts on a Flamingo clinic with El Flamigo Suave.
The River Song sounds like it could be Black Label Society.With an old school Sabbath feel.I dig it.
Anyone who liked Black Utopia will enjoy this album as well.World class all the way.

Average customer rating: Fantastic disc elegance, maybe even too much The death of jazz? I don't think so Amazing. David Binney's Best CD Yet...

Welcome to Life Manufacturer: Mythology Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Free to Dream Bastion of Sanity Out of Airplanes South Oceanos ASIN: B00020NTQA Release Date: 2004-04-01

Tracks:

1. Soldifolier
2. Welcome to Life
3. Lisliel
4. Frez
5. Our Time Together
6. Sintra
7. Enchantress
8. Ici
9. California

Album Description

A follow-up to Dave's very successful "South" cd on ACT RECORDS, including the same band (with the exception of piano).

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic disc.......2006-01-28

This album has it all. Great writing, rhythmic drive, burning virtuosity. I bought it after the essential South and love it even more. I have been frustrated that my trips to NY have not coincided with David Binney's performances. To hear Binney's rich structures-both written and improvised, and his interplay with the great Chris Potter is something no jazz fan should miss.

elegance, maybe even too much.......2005-01-01

The subtle diversity of this record is very much worth listening to: it keeps grabbing your attention, making you come back for more. Unfortunately it seems to be lacking some swing, partly due to the sometimes annoyingly stiff drumming by Brian Blade. Binney himself is a very impressive saxophonist with a great expressive range, while his compositons are very elegant and refined, though this may also be the cause of the rather stiff drumming parts. Potter is at his usual peak, Taborn is great. In all a very fine record, but it could do with some extra fire, bringing it somewhere beyond sheer elegance. The short spell of chaos in 'Ici' is of a rather predictable nature. Also some compositions do rely a little too much on the repetition of themes. So...do I even like this record? Yes, I do, remarkably, but it could be much better still.

The death of jazz? I don't think so.......2004-06-18

With bands as melodically approachable and harmonically and rhythmically sophisticated as David Binney's, one scarcely need think about the "death of jazz." Along with people like the Jazz Composers Collective (Ben Allison, Michael Blake, Frank Kimbrough, et. al.), The Claudia Quintet, Mephista, John Wolf Brennan, Brad Mehldau, The Bad Plus, Stefon Harris, and countless others too numerous to name, jazz is in exceedingly good hands.

What I think the newer generation of hip, savvy jazz purveyors has done is found a way to map the basic jazz improvisatory aesthetic onto a variety of new and traditional musics--that is, basically do what jazz has always done: incorporate both authentic folk musics as well as progressive influences into its dizzying sphere of improvisational influence. It has stagnated precisely where it has failed in this integrative enterprise.

David Binney and his remarkable band are among the best at doing this. Each of these players (Craig Taborn, piano; Chris Potter, tenor sax; Adam Rogers, guitar; Scott Colley, bass; and Brian Blade, drums) is a band leader of significance in his own right. Together with leader Binney, they form a kind of Young Turk super group.

Really, this is where some of the most exciting music today is happening. Freed from the empty posturing, faux political agendas, and media pandering that plague various popular and alt music subgenres, first-order improvisational jazz, which is what we have here, enables the widest possible audience embrace.

Dig.

Amazing........2004-06-08

The first time I heard SOUTH I could not stop listening to it for 3 months. The same thing has happened since I picked up this "side." I feel that Dave Binney's take on "jazz music" is a strong indication of where it is headed. His conception is inspiring. WELCOME TO LIFE is the next step. Dave has amazing chops, beautiful tone and incredible time. His compositions are singable, yet completely intricate and ingeniously crafted. On "Welcome To Life" he uses the same band that is on SOUTH with the exception of Craig Taiborn sitting in the place of the amazing Uri Caine. Craig fills Uri's shoes and then some. Chris Potter's solo on "Frez" is totally amazing. Adam Roger's slide guitar solo on Lisliel could be my favorite part on the album! Scott Colley is featured on Enchantress. Brian Blade...enough said. A must have for any music lover's collection.

David Binney's Best CD Yet..........2004-05-25

Once again, NY-based David Binney has collected some of the finest players in the jazz world on this stellar new album: Brian Blade on drums, Craig Taborn on keyboards, Scott Colley on bass, Adam Rogers on guitar, Chris Potter on tenor sax and Binney on alto sax. If you've liked his previous work--South, etc...--you're going to love this record. The songs, all composed by Binney, are amazing. They express a range of sounds and emotions from melodic to dissonant, from cerebral to whimsical. The music is truly exceptional and this group of musicians really brings it to life. This is new, this is different, this is not your traditional jazz music. It's fresh, honest, original, non-commercial. Bend your mind and ears--you won't be disappointed.

Average customer rating: Not What I expected Bring back Binney More like it

Out of Airplanes David Binney Manufacturer: Mythology Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cities and Desire Oceanos Unicity Welcome to Life Architect of the Silent Moment ASIN: B000IOMZWY Release Date: 2006-09-15

Tracks:

1. Brainstorms pt 1
2. Contributors
3. Jan Mayen
4. Out of Airplanes
5. The Forgotten Gems
6. Wild Child
7. Home
8. Brainstorms pt 2
9. Bring Your Dream
10. Instant Distance

Customer Reviews:

Not What I expected.......2007-03-14

If you are expecting straight ahead jazz, the likes of which Binney has recorded for Criss Cross, this ain't it! Too abstract for my taste.
Being a fan of modern NYC style jazz, I was very disappointed in this outing. Binney has a new release on Criss Cross which I will definately purchase.

Bring back Binney.......2007-03-09

Let me start by saying I think that in general, Binney and his music are fresh air. The melodies in much of his music are beautiful,arrangements very cool and his music seems more textured or layered than a lot of modern jazz.
he also seems to understand how to use drama in his compositions better than most.
Now,to this album; unfortunately, i have to say I was let down by this music,especially in light of how much I enjoy his music typically.
There are a few "free" tunes with what sounds to me to be combined performances to give a semblence of structure. The first tune fits this mold and is more interesting than the other tunes in the same vein but still not enough to bring me back to it.
the tunes which are more composed are not as good in any way as his previous recordings. in fact, the best tunes are not even composed by Binney and they feel to me like pale imitations of his earlier work.
All in all, the record seems as if less care went into the music and as if Binney has been bit a little too much by the brooding,droning "New York" thing. Pick up "Welcome to Life".-I promise you won't regret it.

More like it.......2007-01-10

If you're like me, you love David Binney for his adventurous, beyond-the-boundaries approach to jazz, not the straight-ahead approach characterized by, e.g., Bastion of Sanity. Don't get me wrong: Binney's ALWAYS worth hearing; it's just that some of his stuff is more worth hearing than others.

This one most certainly is worth hearing.

In fact, it strikes me as Binney's greatest achievement: thoroughly modern, nicely out there, meaty compositions, brilliant playing, and sly sound engineering (the great Tucker Martine) and editing (the equally great Eivind Opsvik).

And oh! What a band! Frisell, at his spikiest and most elegiac (how do they do that?!); keyboard master Craig Taborn (playing lots of stunning acoustic piano); Kenny Wollesen, drumming his guts out; and the aforementioned Eivind Opsvik providing monster bass figures.

Throw in Binney's best compositions since Free to Dream, and you have an altogether remarkable, totally up-to-date jazz disc of the highest accomplishment. Is it a coincidence that his very best works (this disc and Free to Dream) come out on his own label, the inimitable Mythology? I don't think so.

Do yourself a favor and check out some of the hippest, coolest, happenin'est music on the planet. You won't be disappointed.

I guarantee it.

Average customer rating: I'm Stunned

Free to Dream David Binney Manufacturer: Mythology ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Welcome to Life Out of Airplanes Cities and Desire La Bikina South ASIN: B00000INST Release Date: 1999-01-02

Tracks:

1. Goddess
2. Jalama
3. Oddman
4. One Year Ago
5. Girl of the Southern Sky
6. Voice of Reason
7. The Mondello Line
8. Where the Rain Shines
9. Free to Dream
10. I Lie Waiting. . . .
11. Sea of Allurement

Album Description

All original music by highly acclaimed alto saxophonist/composer David Binney. It expands on the ideas presented on his excellent Audioquest Music release The Luxury of Guessing (also available on Amazon) and features some of New York City's top young musicians: Donny McCaslin, tenor saxophone; Edward Simon, piano; Adam Rogers, classical guitar; Scott Colley, bass; Jeff Hirshfield, drums; Kenny Wollesen and Daniel Sadownick, percussion; Alex Sipiagin, fluglehorn and trumpet; Clark Gayton, trombone; Jamie Baum, flute and alto flute and Doug Yates, bass clarinet.

Customer Reviews:

I'm Stunned.......2002-03-02

Can someone tell me what's going on here? I believe I have purchased the extent of the Mythology label's offerings (three in all), and each one of them is some kind of unique jazz treasure. Hear me out on this: David Binney's Free to Dream stakes out some kind of ur-jazz territory previously unclaimed.

Who'd've thunk it? Dave Binney? That obscure alto player with the--let's not mince words--highly problematic outing, Luxury of Guessing, on perhaps one of the world's most obscure jazz labels, Audioquest, coming up with sheer beauty, musical transcendence, and absolutely brilliant conceptualization, composition, and playing on this invisible label, Mythology? Talk about out of left field!!

Look, if you're a jazz fan, do me a favor: Buy this disc. I warrant, you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. Everything works here: Ravishingly beautiful melodies perfectly contextualized in rich yet deceptively simple instrumental settings; sophisticated yet completely accesible harmonic and tonal colorations; delicately nuanced performances from some of the top jazz practioners on the scene today; and arrangements specifically designed to showcase each performer's strengths without degenerating into mere virtuosity.

If you buy this album and don't like it, I'll personally refund your money.

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Heroes in Mythology Jim Weiss Manufacturer: Greathall Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DER9P Release Date: 2000-09-15

Product Description

Theseus, Prometheus and Odin SIDE 1 THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR SIDE 2 PROMETHEUS, BEARER OF FIRE ODIN AND THE NORSE MEN Running Time: Approx. 1 hour

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She & He:Adventures in Mythology Jim Weiss Manufacturer: Greathall Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Greek Myths Famously Funny: A Collection of Beloved Stories and Poems Galileo and the Stargazers Egyptian Treasures: Mummies and Myths (Galileo and the Stargazers) Heroes in Mythology: Theseus, Prometheus, Odin (A Storyteller's Verion Series) ASIN: B0000DER9M Release Date: 2000-04-05

Product Description

Adventures in Mythology: Recommended by the SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL INTRO PSYCHE & CUPID PYGMALION & GALATEA ECHO & NARCISSUS ATALANTA AND THE GOLDEN APPLES BAUCIS & PHILEMON Running Time: Approx. 1 hour

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A Lecture on Geek Mythology Wax. On Wax. Off Manufacturer: Eschatone Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000K7UFFI Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. She's the One
2. Lisa Marie
3. I Want My Records Back
4. Karen
5. The Night that Joey Died
6. (I Know I'll End Up Being the School's) Janitor
7. Popular Girl
8. Renée
9. Girl with the Tambourine
10. Tell Your Mom
11. Alyson Hannigan
12. The Lonely Hearts Café
13. Santa is a Pervert
14. Meine Mitbewöhnerin

Average customer rating: Audiophiles Beware... Why are you buying this soundtrack o.o Soft, yet vibrant. Takes you to really to the mythical times Poor customers, they think we are stupid

Age of Mythology: Game Various Artists Manufacturer: Sumthing Else ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Anime & Video Game Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Age of Empires III ASIN: B00006YXAS Release Date: 2002-10-22

Customer Reviews:

Audiophiles Beware..........2006-03-14

This soundtrack is drivel, trash of the worst sort. What were they thinking...? This piece of meandering new-age claptrap cannot hold a candle to other game soundtracks, not even 'Fable'.
The names of the tracks alone should have been warning enough to me, but I unwisely chose to buy it. It's headed for resale soon...

Why are you buying this soundtrack o.o.......2004-08-30

I like the songs from Age of Mythology... but all the songs (but 2) from the soundtrack are in your Age of Mythology file right now... infact, there are even more... I would not reccomend this soundtrack, just burn a cd...

Soft, yet vibrant. Takes you to really to the mythical times.......2004-05-18

If you listen to the music alone, AFTER playing the game, you will feel yourself transported to the mythical ages at times.
Especially some beautiful tracks really are smooth.
Good music to listen to during long haul flights.

Poor customers, they think we are stupid.......2004-01-09

Come on! the soundtrack is available in the game CDs! just copy the files and burn them into Audio CD! don't buy it if you bought the game!
Anyway the soundtrack is great, very relaxing, if you were hypnotized when playing the game, it was probably the music, is sooo subtle...5 stars to the music!

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