Water Stories

1. Waters of Cesme

2. Java

3. Seychelles

4. Lake Erie

5. Bur Said

6. Jebel at Tarik

7. Sun of Jamaica

8. Lake of the Ozarks

9. Alcatraz

10. Bodensee

11. Aurora

12. Chorus

Water Stories,Cusco,Higher Octave,Adult Alternative,Contemporary Instrumental,Ethnic Fusion,Jazz Music,New Age / Meditation,Pop

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Average customer rating: A good collection of early Cusco "Pop" New Age: failed to grasp me, for the most part You Better buy this before all the CDs are gone! For everyone. Worth at least 3 times it's price... Go Places Music

Water Stories Cusco Manufacturer: Higher Octave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mystic Island Ring of the Dolphin Cusco 2000 2002 Planet Voyage ASIN: B000003YYY Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

1. Waters Of Cesme
2. Java
3. Seychelles
4. Lake Erie
5. Bur Said
6. Jebel At Tarik
7. Sun Of Jamaica
8. Lake Of The Ozarks
9. Alcatraz
10. Bodensee
11. Aurora
12. Chorus

Customer Reviews:

A good collection of early Cusco.......2003-02-24

This 1990 CD, like Mystic Island released in 1989, is an excellent collection of songs from Cusco's earlier CDs that, at the time, had not been released in the States. Both were put together by Higher Octave after their successful first American release, Apurimac, to satisfy new-found fan demand for their earlier music. Water Stories was later released on the Prudence label in Germany, where it was considered a "best of" compilation. Early Cusco CDs are catchy, almost always fast-paced instrumentals that are on the edge of New Age. The group challenges the boundaries with pop, cosmopolitan rock, jazz and classical. Not as mature as some of their later albums, but make no mistake, this is outstanding New Age music. On Water Stories, their trademark panpipes and keyboards are used on selections related to the bodies of water that popped up on Desert Island, Cusco II, Cool Island, Virgin Island, and Ring der Delphine. The songs range from the upbeat "Waters of Cesme", to the beautiful "Lake Erie" (an interesting arrangement of the traditional Scarborough Fair), to the almost classical "Aurora" which uses the strings of the Munich Symphony Orchestra. The final cut, "Chorus", is from Musik Mantras 2, a haunting Johannes Walter production which includes some of Cusco's music. If you want a one-stop sample of some of the "pre-Apurimac" music that made Cusco one of Japan and Europe's (and now America's) favorite contemporary instrumental groups, Water Stories is a good choice.

"Pop" New Age: failed to grasp me, for the most part.......2002-12-09

This album by Cusco definitely failed to grasp me. It tries to be epic at times, it tries to sound like Wollenweider other times, it wants to sound like the music from the Bolivian Andes and it misses the point most of the time. "Lake Erie," a song based on a Simon & Garfunkel theme, "Lake of the Ozarks" and "Aurora" were the only three songs that I really enjoyed. Sorry, Cusco fans, but to me this album was more like "pop" new age for the most part. For REAL new age, please go to Vangelis, Kitaro, Jean-Michel Jarre or some of Windham Hill's acts.

You Better buy this before all the CDs are gone!.......2002-01-14

Hurry and order this CD! Higher Octive will not be making more of these ever! Like Mystic Island, Water Stories is a collection of German released and American songs Cusco has done. This music is a masterpiece and unique to the ear. You can not dislike any of the songs, each is different and has it's own tune. I highly advise to buy this, you will not be disapointed!

For everyone. Worth at least 3 times it's price..........1999-10-19

First of all, many people will like this album better the second time they listen to it. Especially if your new to Cusco. Like every Cusco album this one has instrumentation and flavor unique to any other (Cusco, or not). Every song has it's own special quality, no same-as-that-last-song feel here. Many can change or enhance your mood.

Some picks: Sun of Jamaica, and Alcatraz, these songs are more universal then most on the CD. They are great for anything, driving, imagination, playing PC sims/games, dreaming of flight, anything. Java is much like this, but it seems to have more of a, well, ceremonial theme. Bur Said and Jebel at Tarik are even more ceremonial. Aurora is as beautiful as Mystic Islands' (another Cusco release) Lonely Rose, if you are in a soft or heart-broken mood it may make you cry. Let me stress one more time: most songs you will need to listen to more than once to get the full effect, this is especially true with the last track, Chorus.

This is a 10 star album, a timeless masterpiece (really!).

Go Places Music.......1999-10-02

The music on this CD will grab hold and take you places you *want* to be. Thrilling from beginning to end.

Average customer rating: Great CD Inspirational! Great Band, Great CD A Breath of Fresh Spring Air Yeah, T! You go, man!

At The Water's Edge Bill Welch Band Manufacturer: Bill Welch Band ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004ZD9B Release Date: 2000-10-15

Tracks:

1. Here You Are Again
2. Be Never Lonely
3. Lord Where You Lead
4. Saved By Grace
5. What In The World
6. All I Pray
7. The Man I Really Am
8. Do I Still Love You
9. And I Wonder
10. I'll Always Remember
11. I Will Wait
12. Time For Us All
13. Water's Edge

Album Description

Debut release by the Bill Welch Band. Original music with gospel and jazz influences. A portion of the CD proceeds is donated to charity.

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2001-05-27

Generally, I shy away from "Christian" pop music, but I make an exception for the Bill Welch Band (I happen to know the guys, and have opened for a show of theirs). While the music of many Christian pop groups sounds forced and inauthentic to me, these guys' work is an undiluted look at who they are and what they believe. They also take a lot of time and care to make sure that the music they play is pure, is direct, and holds together. The band's members have some hard experience in the trenches of jazz, classical, blues, latin, R&B, and world music, and it really shows.

However, the best experience of their music is a live show.

Inspirational!.......2001-03-05

I know Bill, his wife Kathy and his brother Fred, from high school and have always been interested in Bill's music. When I heard that the band was doing a live performance, I knew I must go see it. I was caught off guard by the Christian beliefs that are very apparent in the lyrics and yet I welcomed the message whole-heartedly. I was moved by the music immediately and could not stop my foot from tapping, my hands from clapping, or somehow moving to the music. The songs are motivational and insprirational, not only in their lyrics but also in the music. The harmonies and rhythms are a wonderful combination of many different styles of music that have been successfully blended together to create a unique and awsome collection of songs. I bought the CD after the first half of the show, without even hearing all the songs, and now I listen to it almost every day. The lyrics speak to me and situations that occur in my life, while the music is up-lifting and yet soothing. Listening to 'At the Water's Edge' always improves my mood and it has become one of the favorite CDs in my collection. I can hardly wait for the next release. I am so happy for Bill, and everyone involved in the band, that the years of hard work have paid off with such extraordinary results!

Great Band, Great CD.......2001-02-09

This would be a welcome addition to many music fans' collections. It seems to span several different categories, including jazz and easy-listening rock without ever being confined to one. A sorely-needed, positive message is the only common thread.

The music encompasses many different styles, yet it has a top-notch "feel" in all areas. The band honors Bill's music and lyrics well, the production is perfect, and Bill tops it off with soulful, heartfelt vocals. It's all good.

I'm looking forward to future releases.

A Breath of Fresh Spring Air.......2001-01-08

That is the best way to describe the music of the Bill Welch Band. Having heard one of their songs being played on a local jazz/blues station I was smart enough to go and hear them in concert. I had no idea that they were going to play music with a heavy emphasis on their Christian beliefs. As a Unitarian that might have kept me away. All I can say is that I was blown away by their intense talent and spirit. They took me totally by surprise and I am now a huge fan. Their cd is top notch and would be a super addition to anyone's collection.

Yeah, T! You go, man!.......2000-12-01

Let me explain the title of this review, since it probably has quite a few people out there scratching their heads. I am a Fairport High School Alumnus, and I played in the FHS Jazz bands under the direction of Mr. Bill "T" Tiberio, prominantly featured on the Bill Welch Band's CD. That, incidentally, is how I found out about and bought the CD. About the CD: I can sum it up in only a few words: Best coupla bucks I ever spent. The Bill Welch Band has a fantastic sound. The whole thing is clean, beautiful, and has some great music (believe me, I'm a music major!). Not to mention the message is positive, which can be tough to find these days. And, as is customary whenever these guys break out the instruments, you can tell they really know their stuff. I'm seriously looking forward to the next release! Hope all of you out there enjoy this as much as I did.

Average customer rating:

Water Cooler Stories Manufacturer: Echomusic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000EUDFXA

Average customer rating: nothing compares to ECM label music nothing compares to ECM label music More of the same? Almost.

Water Stories Ketil Bjornstad Manufacturer: Ecm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music ECM Classical | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ECM Jazz & World | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Seafarer's Song The Sea The Sea II Epigraphs ASIN: B0000031XW Release Date: 1994-05-10

Tracks:

1. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): Glacial Reconstruction
2. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): Levels And Degrees
3. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): Surface Movements
4. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): The View I
5. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): Between Memory And Presentiment
6. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Ten Thousand Years Later
7. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Waterfall
8. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Flotation And Surroundings
9. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Riverscape
10. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Approaching The Sea
11. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: The View II
12. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: History

Customer Reviews:

nothing compares to ECM label music.......1999-09-30

its a sad fact in the united states that no! so called jazz stations would ever play this wonderful form of jazz . this music and other ECM artists perform a subtle spacing of form and ideas that are clearly lacking in jazz music found in america . lucky for me my brother is a jazz artist and turned me into an ECM addict ! wow terje rypdal , nobody in the world plays like that! for more than 20+ yrs jon christensen has amazed me with the most outstanding drumming in the world. wonderful album guys thankyou !

nothing compares to ECM label music.......1999-09-30

its a sad fact in the united states that no! so called jazz stations would ever play this wonderful form of jazz . this music and other ECM artists perform a subtle spacing of form and ideas that are clearly lacking in jazz music found in america . lucky for me my brother is a jazz artist and turned me into an ECM addict ! wow terje rypdal , nobody in the world plays like that! for more than 20+ yrs jon christensen has amazed me with the most outstanding drumming in the world. wonderful album guys thankyou !

More of the same? Almost........1998-09-24

Bjornstad has three other CDs in this series, The Sea, The Sea II and The River. Each would stand alone as tranquil, pensive music from fine musicians (particularly David Darling). Taken together they are too too much the same. Water Stories stands out a bit from the others, has more variation, more interest and maybe even a surprise or two (you may never stay awake through all of The Sea I & II). Terje Rypdal provides, for me at least, the only relief in this vast and rather blank seascape.

Average customer rating:

Acoustic Remix of Water Cooler Stories Fairfax Manufacturer: sevierproductions.com ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA8CSA Release Date: 2005-06-14

Tracks:

1. Reformed Man
2. Farm Tune
3. If I Die
4. Dollar Short
5. Angel Down
6. Suit Me Too
7. Swell
8. Water Cooler Stories
9. Lets Go
10. Intervention

Average customer rating:

Stories From Shallow Water Will & Emma Hardy (WE) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000SWYX3A

Product Description

Tracks... 1. A Minor Consideration 2. Backwater Eddie 3. Choosing From The Old World 4. Once Together Once Apart 5. Dimma 6. Before We Leave 7. Going Fishing 8. Pleiades 9. Birth Of The Moon

Average customer rating: IBERT.... UNINSPIRED

Ibert: Complete Piano Music Hae-Won Chang Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ibert, Jacques | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Toccatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Scherzo | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Guitar | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004SSJC Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

1. Scherzetto
2. Piece Romantique
3. Toccata Sur Le Nom D'Albert Roussel
4. L'espiegle Au Village De Lilliput
5. Francaise: 'Guitarre' Pour Le Piano
6. Le Vent Dans Les Ruines
7. Prelude
8. Rondo
9. Le Gai Vigneron
10. Berceuse Aux Etoiles
11. Le Cavalier Sans-Souci
12. Parade
13. La Promenade En Traineau
14. Romance
15. Quadrille
16. Serenade Sur L'eau
17. La Machine A Coudre
18. L'Adieu
19. Les Crocus
20. Premier Bal
21. Danse Du Cocher
22. La Meneuse De Tortues D'or
23. Le Petit Ane Blanc
24. Le Vieux Mendiant
25. A Giddy Girl
26. Dans La Maison Triste
27. Le Palais Abandonne
28. Bajo La Mesa
29. La Cage De Cristal
30. La Marchande D'eau Fraiche
31. Le Cortege De Balkis
32. Les Bouquetieres
33. Les Creoles
34. Les Mignardes
35. Les Bergeres
36. Les Bavardes

Customer Reviews:

IBERT.... UNINSPIRED.......2001-08-06

The word "uninspired" is used diplomatically here; it's far worse. No matter how hard pianist Hae-Wong Chang tries, there is no way she can breathe life into these dull works. It's not her fault. All the sensuous flavor, the piquant coloring, the rich and distinctive atmosphere of Ibert's orchestral music remains conspicuously absent in his piano music. Now, considering that Ibert (1890-1962) had been a pupil of Faure, the lack of contrast, depth, ingenuity, melody and invention seems profoundly mysterious. Frankly, these "works" border on the inane. It just seems incomprehensible to me.

And, it's a long CD overflowing with pieces that titillate the eye, but not the ear: compositions with endearing names like Little Suite In Fifteen Pictures (with cute titles that lure you in, like, "Lullaby Under the Stars," "Sleigh Ride," "Romance," "Serenade on the Water" and "L'Adieu") or Stories For Piano ("A Giddy Girl," "In the Sad House," "Under the Table," etc.) and Encounters (Ballet Suite for Piano). Yet, all are sadly lacking in any kind of musical charm or content that might even hold your interest for five minutes. These are not the genre pictures of MacDowell's Woodland Sketches, Grieg's Lyric Pieces, Schumann's Kinderscenen or Tchaikovsky's Album For The Young.

It's all so mundane, unfortunately, that you'd have to have the patience of Job to wade through the homogeneity here.... or be unwillingly duct-taped to your couch.

Massively disappointing music featuring an excellent pianist, excellent sound and a phenomenal playing time. But to what end? Well, I suppose, giving the devil his due, it was enterprising of Naxos to allow us the opportunity to "hear" these Ibert works, regardless of their merit or lack thereof. And I suppose, as well, that this matters equally.

[Running time: 68:12]

Average customer rating:

RIVER HEROES Standing up, speaking out, and pitching in for clean rivers and streams. (STORIES) Will Hornyak Manufacturer: Clark County Public Works - Clean Water Program ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Educational | Children's Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000MIM6LQ

Product Description

STORIES 1. Stormwater pollution rap 2. Itsy Bitsy Spider and the Macro-Invertebrate Cafe 3. The Walkin' Steelhead 4. Salmon and Old Man Rattlesnake (Yakama) 5. Grizzly Bear and Frog (Nez Perce) The Clark County Clean Water Program is pleased to offer this collection of environmental stories by master storyteller, Will Hornyak. Through the art of storytelling, students learn to understand and appreciate the environment in wich they live, specifically the watersheds of Clark County, and are encouraged to be wise and caring stewards of those watersheds.

Average customer rating:

Cooler Water Cora & Other Stories Manufacturer: Karen Rae Kraut ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3OSI Release Date: 2004-05-11

Average customer rating: nothing compares to ECM label music nothing compares to ECM label music More of the same? Almost.

Water Stories Ketil Bjornstad Manufacturer: Ecm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music ECM Classical | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ECM Jazz & World | ECM Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Seafarer's Song The Sea The Sea II Epigraphs ASIN: B000024ARI Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

1. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): Glacial Reconstruction
2. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): Levels And Degrees
3. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): Surface Movements
4. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): The View I
5. Part One: Blue Ice (The Glacier): Between Memory And Presentiment
6. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Ten Thousand Years Later
7. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Waterfall
8. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Flotation And Surroundings
9. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Riverscape
10. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: Approaching The Sea
11. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: The View II
12. Part Two: Approaching The Sea: History

Customer Reviews:

nothing compares to ECM label music.......1999-09-30

its a sad fact in the united states that no! so called jazz stations would ever play this wonderful form of jazz . this music and other ECM artists perform a subtle spacing of form and ideas that are clearly lacking in jazz music found in america . lucky for me my brother is a jazz artist and turned me into an ECM addict ! wow terje rypdal , nobody in the world plays like that! for more than 20+ yrs jon christensen has amazed me with the most outstanding drumming in the world. wonderful album guys thankyou !

nothing compares to ECM label music.......1999-09-30

its a sad fact in the united states that no! so called jazz stations would ever play this wonderful form of jazz . this music and other ECM artists perform a subtle spacing of form and ideas that are clearly lacking in jazz music found in america . lucky for me my brother is a jazz artist and turned me into an ECM addict ! wow terje rypdal , nobody in the world plays like that! for more than 20+ yrs jon christensen has amazed me with the most outstanding drumming in the world. wonderful album guys thankyou !

More of the same? Almost........1998-09-24

Bjornstad has three other CDs in this series, The Sea, The Sea II and The River. Each would stand alone as tranquil, pensive music from fine musicians (particularly David Darling). Taken together they are too too much the same. Water Stories stands out a bit from the others, has more variation, more interest and maybe even a surprise or two (you may never stay awake through all of The Sea I & II). Terje Rypdal provides, for me at least, the only relief in this vast and rather blank seascape.

Meditation Music:

1. Whispering Sands
2. Wind River Suite
3. Winter, Fire & Snow
4. World Dance
5. Yoga Zone : Music for Meditation
6. A Calmer Panorama [CD-single]
7. A Sky of Dreams
8. A View from the Bridge
9. AtmosphereS - MOODS
10. Beauty

Meditation Music

meditation music

Meditation Music

Etterna [Import]

Schumann: Fantasie in C Op17; Liszt: Années de pèlerinage, 3rd Year

Schubert: Symphonies 5 & 6/Italian Overture

Music: Top Ten Country

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The Original Sound of Sheffield: Best of 83 - 87

Poemes Grincants [Import]

Thugcore [Explicit Lyrics]

Sono Hits Lounge

Ravel: Piano Trio in A minor; Introduction & Allegro

Suede + 1 (Piano Version #6) [Import]

Sevillanas Para Conquista [Import]

Short Shorts [CD-single]

Troubled World

Carnegie Hall Concert