| 1. Fool for Truth |
| 2. Pearl of Searching |
| 3. Prayer for Tibet |
| 4. Call for the North |
| 5. Inside the Earth |
| 6. Entering a Sacred Space |
| 7. Monjika |
| 8. Morning Flight |
| 9. Intuitive Chant |
| 10. Northern Light |
| 11. Ho-Nam-Wei |
| 12. Eva's Song |
| 13. Cosmic Vision |
Northern Light,Lex Van Someren,Nightingale Records,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop
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Northern Light
Covenant Manufacturer: Metropolis Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006L86H Release Date: 2002-12-10 |
Tracks:
- Monochrome
- Call The Ships To Port
- Bullet
- Invisible & Silent
- Prometheus
- We Stand Alone
- Rising Sun
- Winter Comes
- We Want Revolution
- Scared
- Atlas
Customer Reviews:
The Best Covenant Album.......2007-07-15
Northern Lights - Covenant album - best money spent ever.......2007-05-13
If you love this type of album then I'd also suggest VNV Nation and Apotygma Berzerk - particularly Kathy's Song (VNV Nation remix).
Outstanding words, sleepy music.......2007-01-03
The best Covenant album to date for me .......2006-12-02
Two other promising songs that were experimental were 'Invisible&Silent' and 'Rising Sun'. Basically there is no bad song on this album. I have read previous reviewers and cannot understand some of the bad reviews levelled on this album. This was the first album, the talented trio signed with and many fans saw this has a traitorous move against the deep seated independent roots. Alas, Covenant have remained true to their beginnings and have only modernised their unique music sound that is changing with the times.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this album and this CD has become a popular listening CD for me and my friends. Well worth the purchase for any devout Covenant fan to add to his or her collection.
the best.......2006-05-04
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49th Parallel
Northern Light Manufacturer: Glacier ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0008GHW2U Release Date: 2005-04-01 |
Tracks:
- Beauty (Is in the Eyes)
- Lakeshore Ballroom
- American Fantasy
- Think Snow
- Lake Harriet Chorale
- Neighborhoods
- 49th Parallel
- Minnesota
- Runnin'
- Foosball Man
- Mystical Reunion
- Snow Prayer
Product Description
This album is best described as symphonic pop in the tradition of Brian Wilson, Phil Spector and others. Vocals may recall the California Sound of the 60's and the scope of the backing or instrumental tracks that of Spector. These musical currents combine with new ideas of the album's producer and present a unique modern synthesis which asserts the validity of serious pop expression as legitimate and worthy. In much the same way the Beach Boys represented the image of West Coast life so Northern Light pursues the pristine and varied face of the Northland- from cozy winter romance to checking out teen ballrooms located on a lake. The idea is to give the listener a journey to a new and ezciting place that is sincere and indigenous to the artist. We seek to soar: 5-4-3-2-1. Do we have lift-off?Customer Reviews:
Beauty of the Heartland.......2005-04-01
I particularly liked Eye of the Beholder: it's been stuck in my head for a week and it just plain makes me feel that the world is full of youthful exuberance.
The song "Minnesota" gives me goosebumps. There's something about the heartland that is very comforting and Northern Light captures the feeling of returning home after escaping to a California that turns out not to have been the right one to dream about.
Songwriters have always been drawn to the ocean or big city streets for their themes. It's about time that someone fully developed a musical picture of the land of lakes. This song, as do other tracks from this album, glorifies the natural elements that make up the heartland of America. It's about time.
Appropriately the song American Fantasy references the great 1980 gold medal hockey miracle in this the 25th anniversary of that event. That song makes winter look pretty good.
The title song, 49th Parallel, adds to the total vision of this album: the beauty of the northland and the desirability of the life that goes along with it.
All in all this 49th Parallel album makes me want to dance; it makes me want to drive; it makes me want to sing in the shower; it makes me want to run through a pine forest and dive into a shimmering lake.
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Rawsthorne: Concerto, Divertimento / Lloyd-Jones, Northern Chamber Orchestra
David Lloyd-Jones , John Turner , Conrad Marshall , and Rebecca Goldberg Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000IMFM Release Date: 1999-05-11 |
Tracks:
- Largo Maestoso - Molto Allegro
- Lento E Mesto
- Allegro Piacevole
- Concertante Pastorale For Flute, Horn And Strings
- Light Music For Strings
- Sarabande: Maestoso
- Fantasia: Andante Con Moto
- Air: Andante Grazioso
- Jig: Allegro
- Elegiac Rhapsody For String Orchestra
- Rondo: Allegro Moderato
- Lullaby: Allegretto
- Jig: Presto
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a first-rate but little known 20th century composer.......2000-08-03
rawsthorne's warm, complex music is a joy! after getting hooked on his chamber music (also a naxos issue), this was a good logical progression.
it's gentle and romantic in places, but sometimes discordant and angry- but always in complete control. also i had no idea the recorder could be such an expressive instrument- very interesting. this CD is an excellent example of mid 20th century classical music.
spend the $ and get all three naxos issues of rawsthorne's music. the playing is intelligent and sympathetic, the liner notes very helpful, and the naxos engineers have done a good job of capturing little details.
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Steppin' Out in the Light
Tams Manufacturer: Ripete Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00003W89R Release Date: 1999-11-16 |
Tracks:
- Java Jive
- Jamaica Farewell
- Carolina In The Morning
- There's A Thing
- Ridin' For A Fall
- Walkin' Dr. Bill
- Bring It Right Home To Me
- For Your Love
- Dream A Little Dream
- It Happens Every Time
- Showtime
- Jesus Is Your Ticket To Heaven
- There Ain't Nothing Like Shaggin'
- Steppin' Out In The Light
- Too Much Foolin' Around
- Tams Medley: Hey Girl Don't Bother Me/What Kind Of Fool/You Lied To Your Daddy/Laugh It Off/Be...
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Inner Harmony
Cecilia Manufacturer: Northern Light ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005NNQ7 Release Date: 2001-09-11 |
Tracks:
- Fly Away
- Losing Faith
- We Have Met Before
- Prayer
- Today
- Wisdom of Your Heart
- Inner Harmony
- Carpe Diem
- Eg Veit Meg Eit Land
- In Dreams
- Angel of Love
Customer Reviews:
So Much Respect.......2006-02-05
very unique and divinely enlightened.....With utterly precious
songs such as 'The Prayer,' 'Inner Harmony,' 'Wisdom Of The
Heart,' and 'Angel Of Love' --- it seems to show even more of
Cecilia's real soul, here upon Earth.....Her voice is a heart-
breaking and graciously healing blend of the most sincere com-
passion in a human being, and a heavenly being.....The beauty
is enhanced by background choirs once again, in a few songs.....
One person's review of thankful praise could never give her
enough justice.....There are many gifted singers in the world,
but it is so rare when one can behold the very essence of
what they sing, as Cecilia does.....Her voice is like the
blessing of pure crystal tears from the very heart of Heaven ---
and yet whenever someone (like me) feels moved to try and
express how Cecilia affects them, it always goes back to the
simple words: she is the most angelic voice ever sent to Earth!
Cherubim Sing!.......2005-11-03
waiting for another "Voice of the Feminine Spirit".......2003-01-15
Voice of an Angel.......2002-11-03
she is not a bad singer, but the album is second rate.......2002-01-25
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Wishbone
Jackie Mittoo Manufacturer: Light in the Attic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000HXDQNS Release Date: 2006-11-07 |
Tracks:
- Satisfaction
- Groovy Spirit
- Love Life
- Wishbone
- Grand Funk
- La-La Girls & Cha-Cha Boys
- Dry Wine
- Love Of Life
- Soul Bird
- Steeple In the Snow
- Mother Funk
- Right Track
Album Description
Black, bold, and beautiful, the joyous reissuing of Jackie Mittoo's extra-rare Canadian debut Wishbone is the fourth and perhaps most anticipated release in Light In The Attic's ongoing Jamaica to Toronto series.Over the years many have paid tribute to the dynamic range and skill of the late, great Jackie Mittoo. From the emergence of ska right through to rocksteady and the boss sounds of reggae, he was front and center -- a pivotal figure and a sharp move-maker. Even after relocating to Canada, a land not necessarily known for its funk factor, this Studio One veteran worked tirelessly to share his gift and spread the music of Jamaica to a wider audience.
In 1971, Mittoo gave a deep, warm hello kiss to his adopted nation. In 2006, we are proud to re-release this ambitious sure shot from the original two-track masters. Following the worldwide critical and commercial success of this year's Jamaica to Toronto: Soul Funk & Reggae 1967-1974 (LITA 019), the heavenly roots/dub majesty of Noel Ellis (LITA 020), and 2004's Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy (LITA 008). Art direction is once again taken care of by the talented Vincent Cook (2STEP-Tokyo) and contains thoughtful design and immaculate presentation to match the soulful sounds within. Both CD and LP versions of Wishbone are also accompanied by an extensive essay from Jamaica-Toronto series producer, DJ, and Canadian music historian Kevin Howes (AKA Sipreano), making this release a visual and aural snapshot of an era long forgotten.
Wishbone's 12 songs reach far beyond the island rhythms of reggae and into the realms of stone cold soul, funk, gospel and R&B -- an indication of the eclectic sounds that ruled the action-packed live music scene of Toronto in the day. Ranging from the entrancing Jamaica-meets-Santana vibe of "Grand Funk" to the undeniable percussive bounce of "Groovy Spirit," while "Soul Bird" sounds like an upbeat Jimmy Smith grinder, as the keyboard king takes us on an orchestral baroque/mod journey with the organ/harpsichord fuelled "Steeple In The Snow." Sweeping, ebullient Gospel-tinged Reggae comes courtesy of the vocal-strings-and tings "Love Of Life," and the cool rocksteady beat of the maestro's "Mother Funk."
As one of the first Jamaican-Canadian albums to hit the 70s marketplace, Wishbone was a pioneering move from a recent immigrant. Criminally undocumented and kept a sweet soul secret by record collectors until now, this is a primetime slice of Mittoo magic, available to all. Meet Jackie and his reggae beat!
Customer Reviews:
JACKIE MIT-WHO?.......2006-12-13
Yes, apparently this is THE Jackie Mittoo, OUR Jackie Mittoo - but this 1971 session, recorded in Toronto, Canada, is so far out of sync with what he was doing before or after, that you'll probably do a double or even triple take. I mean, surely you weren't actually expecting pop-lite arrangements ever so tastefully underscored by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra? Probably not, and as such, it's hard to know what to say about WISHBONE. It's nicely packaged by American label Light In The Attic, with great sleeve notes and photos of Jackie in action, but it sounds like it was made exclusively for easy-listening AM radio airplay, and it's so outrageously over-polished that it almost slides right back out of the CD player before you can push play. So, at first, I was somewhat dismayed, but the more I listened, the more I found myself actually enjoying this very fluffy, very sugary confection. Okay, it's not in the same division as what you might call Jackie's "real" stuff, his trailblazing ska scorchers, or the bare knuckled reggae ghetto funk that he recorded with Bunny Lee, but nonetheless, it's Jackie Mittoo, and it's for real!
Thus, we're treated to Jackie commandeering The Beatles' CARRY THAT WEIGHT for the swinging title tune, turning out a great sixties-era film score on GRAND FUNK, and - check this out - even doing a Saturday matinee-style rendition of his classic THE SNIPER (GROOVY SPIRIT), which just left me shaking my head and laughing. Somehow, some way, WISHBONE actually works, perhaps because it's being released around the Christmas holiday, and the spirit of the season is merry and bright. Be warned though, this probably isn't what you're hoping for from a long lost Jackie Mittoo record, but I say build a big one, kick back and give it a try!
I have no idea where to even begin to rate this recording - so I'm just giving five stars because, yes, it's JACKIE MITTOO!
Nice, nice - a lost classic from keyboard heaven.......2006-11-17
This music is deeply ARRANGED. The arrangements of keyboard, horn, string and rhythm section kind of operate independantly, layered and overlapping and swinging together at opportune times. It is some serious production values going on here, an adventure in sound. George Martin would be impressed. I can only imagine Jackie landed in a different city/culture/continent and just jumped in fingers first, letting his creativity loose in Canada. A few of the songs have singing and you may take time to get into them (how many different vocalists are on this?), while stuff like the opening track with its dancing organ lines, the catchy Soul Bird, and the incredibly awesome title track, which lifts the refrain from The Beatles' Carry That Weight, are immediate winners.
This music is kind of unprecedented, definitely within the reggae world but you can tell somebody white was part of this too. It's a happy union of two musical worlds, and sometimes its just about Jackie cooking away on the organ, which he does very well.
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Shimmer
Thom Brennan Manufacturer: Thom Brennan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CA8KIM Release Date: 2005-08-02 |
Tracks:
- Radiant Ice
- Cavelight
- Shimmer Part 1
- Shimmer Part 2
- Tundra
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Northern Light: Celtic and Scandinavian Music on Harp and Finnish Kantele
Valerie Klemetti Blessley Manufacturer: Soundtracks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006HHIF2 Release Date: 2004-10-27 |
Tracks:
- Planxty Fanny Power
- Kalevala Melody
- Hermanni ja Miina (Herman & Miina's Waltz
- Bridget Cruise & Eleanor Plunkett
- St. Urho's Waltz
- Lapatossu
- Carolan's Dream
- Fynbo
- Mun Kanteleeni
- Runolauluja
- Nonesuch
- Pakkasjenkka
- Valssi Halsualta
- Mairi's Wedding & Fairy Dance
- Birchwood Harp
- Tuoll' on Mun Kultani
- Lord Inchiquin
- Deer in a Riverside Meadow
- Maitopolkka
- My Lagan Love
- Planxty Irwin
- Carolan's Draught
- Lachen
Album Description
Celtic and Scandinavian music on harp and Finnish kanteleCustomer Reviews:
Undeniably cheerful music..........2006-07-23
Step into Northern Light.......2004-11-18
A self-described lover of "Celtinavian Music," Valerie's music reflects her Scandinavian and Irish heritage. She began playing music during childhood, when she learned to play the recorder and the flute. Valerie has studied harp with David Harper, in Albuquerque, NM and Marion Fouse in Portland, OR. Most recently, Valerie has studied kantele with Wilho Saari and Cathy Cushing of Washington state, and Dr. Arja Kastinen, a respected Finnish kantele professor.
Valerie plays harp, kantele, and woodwinds in the popular northwest duo, Celtic Muse, with Jennifer Pratt-Walter. She also performs with the Finnish-American kantele ensemble, Livakat, and the trio Soittorasia (Music Box).
You can hear samples of this CD at her record label site at www.soundtracks.com
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A Quilter Compendium
Manufacturer: EMI Classics Imports ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000DB55C Release Date: 2004-02-03 |
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Northern Light
Northern Light Manufacturer: Mtm Music & Publish ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009MI7V8 Release Date: 2005-07-12 |
Tracks:
- Eye to Eye
- I Will Follow You
- Living on a Lie
- Don't Turn Away
- While There Still Time
- When I Close My Eyes
- High Above the Sky
- Lay Down Your Defences
- Still My Hero
- Wherever You Go
- Rain of Tears
- Story
Meditation Music:
- O'Cean: Flute and Sounds of the Sea
- Oceanic
- On the Future of Aviation
- Opafire
- Opafire
- Out of Silence
- Peace on Earth
- Piano One
- Portrait of the Goddess
- Red Dragonfly: World Music on Guitar
Meditation Music
Guns of Navarone: The Best of the Skatalites
Music of Germaine Tailleferre Vol. 2
Johana Harris Plays the Music of Roy Harris