Flowing

1. Ever Returning

2. Yearning

3. Yellow Flowers

4. Festive

5. Dancing Atoms

6. Reminiscence of a Motion Picture

7. Bright Light

8. Grave and Lucid River

9. Weeping Willow

10. Rotation

11. Mysterious Rememberance

12. Flowing Blue

Flowing,Bernward Koch,Real Music,Chamber Jazz,Jazz Music,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

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Average customer rating: awsome!

Savasana Manufacturer: Wah Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Jai Jai Jai Savasana 2 The Best of Wah! Dakshina Lokaha Gayatri ASIN: B0001WAGQA Release Date: 2004-10-26

Customer Reviews:

awsome!.......2006-12-26

Heard in a yoga class, had to buy it. It just resonates with the soul, what can say after that?

Average customer rating: Love It! Best of the Best GREAT compilation!!! Very well organized The greatest parts from all your favorites

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Tracks:

1. Thus Spake Zarathustra: Sunrise
2. Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
3. Carmen Suite: March Of The Toreadors
4. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo
5. Orpheus In The Underworld: Can Can
6. Peer Gynt (Suite No. 1): Morning Mood
7. William Tell Overture: Finale
8. Symphony No. 9 ('From The New World'): Largo (Theme)
9. Die Walkure: Ride Of The Valkyries
10. Prince Igor: Flowing Dance Of The Polovtsian Maidens-Men's Dance
11. Hungarian Dance No. 6
12. The Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan
13. The Four Seasons: 'Spring' - Allegro
14. Jesu, Joy Of The Man's Desiring - Bach
15. Canon In D
16. Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro
17. Symphony No. 5: Allegro con brio
18. Peer Gynt (Suite No. 1): In The Hall Of The Mountain King
19. The Firebird Suite: Finale
20. 1812 Overture: Finale - Tchaikovsky

Customer Reviews:

Love It!.......2005-08-11

I first received this CD as a Christmas present more than 6 years ago. My old copy was too scratched to play any more. I was so happy to see that Amazon carried this CD, it has all the best classics on it!

Best of the Best.......2005-05-11

I listen to a variety of music from Cajun to classic rock, to classical---depending on my mood or the situation. This clasical ensemble truly encompasses some of the most hauntingly beautiful music ever to have been written by our civilization's most talented people. I never tire of listening to it.

GREAT compilation!!!.......1999-07-27

I can only wish that popular music (rock, rap, dance) compilers could take a hint from this album, and include only the GOOD songs. This has all of the well-known classical songs. I really wanted to get the title of a particular classical song, and I looked for 4 weeks on the Internet until I remembered I had this album. I put it in, and the second song, "O Fortuna", was it.

Very well organized.......1999-06-25

I really like to llisten your these MAD ABOUT series. However, I could not buy these series in Japan. Please let me now how to buy these series. And tell me what kind of albums you have in stock, and how much if I need air persel. Thanks.

The greatest parts from all your favorites.......1998-10-18

From 2001: A Space Odyssey's theme, to Beethoven's fifth, this CD has the all time best compilation of Classical and Romatic music I have ever heard. The only thing that comes close is Polygram's Really Mad About the Classics.

Average customer rating: Music of the people Good But Not Haunting Or Mysterious. Very Good Traditional Hymns Disappointing Yes, these are great Catholic songs

Catholic Classics, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Gia Publications ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Catholic Classics 1 Catholic Classics, Vol. 5 May Angels Welcome You/ Catholic Be Not Afraid City of God ASIN: B000003YLJ Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Amazing Grace
2. Be Not Afraid
3. Keep In Mind
4. Let There Be Peace On Earth
5. Ps. 23: Shepherd Me, O God
6. Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones
7. Eye Has Not Seen
8. You Satisfy The Hungry Heart
9. Salve Regina
10. Peace Is Flowing Like A River
11. To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King

Customer Reviews:

Music of the people.......2005-04-23

On Eagles Wings is most definatly inspired.... Latin Music is great if you understand itm but I have not heard any conversations in Latin lately. The most important aspect of liturgy is the participation of the assembly and if the assembly (or most of it) does not understand what is being sung or said What's the use? Catholic Tradition is great kept alive on CD for those who want to walk down memory lane but it is a Vatican 2 church......deal with it or get out and join one of those rougue churches that say mass in Latin and stop trying to move backwards. There is nothing more powerful than a singing actively participating church.......let's not stiffle the voice of the Body of Christ.

Good But Not Haunting Or Mysterious........2005-02-27

Hello, this music is good but it is not haunting,mysterious,Otherworldly,or timeless like Gregorian Chant or The Latin Mass now all I can say is that we as catholics threw out 1400 years of beautiful music for junk like "On Eagles Wings".Though To the person who said they prefer this to the pre-vatican 2 dirge music you are very close-minded and devoid of art and beauty and judging by what you said you are part of what I call the weak generation of Catholics who are only catholic on paper and have no sense of history for your very beautiful and mysterious church. Most people from that generation see the catholic church only after vatican 2 and you forget about the past councils and teachings of the Catholic church and it's history,I mean there is a reason they kept it so long it was for it's goodness(if it was bad it would not lasted 1400 years) as a priest on EWTN said to those who say "That is so pre-vatican 2" "So was Jesus." You see Latin Is very Beautiful and Mysterious language and it is a very catholic thing I mean whats more catholic then Gregorian Chant or the Latin Mass it's timeless like the church itself we as catholics need to start reclaiming are heritage from the likes of liberal priest and bishops of the 60's generation regardless of what they say there do as you please Mass is not in the spirit of Vatican II which allowed the use of vernacular in the Mass but it did not intend for Latin and Gregororian Chant to disappear it said to preserve it and give it, it's proper place that is what has been the intention of every pope since including this one they have all encouraged the use of Latin and Gregorian Chant in the mass.
How can anyone one not like it,it's very beautiful and it's been around for 1400 years how can one say that singer songwriter stuff which no one will remember in 50 years be better then this it's like seeing heaven and saying you prefer the world(alot of people unfortunatly do this.) Though to ansewer the question of it being to sad yes it is very somber and mournful but thats because the sacrifice of mass is a very solemn ceromony it was never meant to be celebrated in rock or jazz or polka or any other abuses by certain clergy. If alot of these ignorant catholics only knew what took place at the mass they would understand. You know you should be proud of the fact you are catholic because we have many gifts the protestants don't have(In the sacrements,the liturgy,the art and the music.) So I say to you now even you prefer the vernacular have respect and appreciation of what came before you in are Holy Catholic Church. Oh by the way I am 19 about to be 20 and Vatican II was a good thing it retouched are faith as Cardinal Francis Aziz said. Though I believe many people misinterpret it.
I suggest watching EWTN alot or really studying your faith and I like both Novus Ordo And Tridentine Rite.
More of a rant not a review but these songs have there moments and there are many Vernacular songs I like.

Dominus Vobiscum.
Et Cum Spirtu Tuo.

Very Good Traditional Hymns.......2004-05-30

It sounds like you are in Church, and that is what I was looking for. I especially like the Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones, Peace is flowing like a river, and Let There Be Peace on Earth.

Some of the other songs were better done by other artists. Like Shepherd Me is done better by the original Marty Haugen. This version is good, but not as good as Marty's. And I was not particularly fond of this version of Amazing Grace.

Overall I would recommend you buy a copy for your collection. The songs which are good, are very good.

Disappointing.......2004-04-01

This CD was not at all what I expected. It sounds just like you are in Church. Every song is accompanied by an organ and most of them sung in soprano. The tempo of all the songs is very slow too! I was looking for something I could sing along to, not put me to sleep! On the positive side, there are some beautiful songs, I just wish they were sung more "up beat".

Yes, these are great Catholic songs.......2004-02-07

I grew up with the music of the St. Louis Jesuits and this CD is a good representation of the BEST. In the spirit of Be Not Afraid, I am Near You, on Eagles Wings are all songs I loved in high school, college, and adult life. We sing most of these songs regularly at Mass. These are pleasant renditions of inspirational songs that uplift - in my opinion they are far better than much of the dirge music pre-vatican II.

Average customer rating: Surprising Variety in Modern A Capepella Choral works Mostly unlistenable.... a handful of great Ligeti works. brilliant choral music Exquisite use of the voice

György Ligeti Edition 2: A Cappella Choral Works - London Sinfonietta Voices Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Ligeti, György | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: György Ligeti Edition 4: Vocal Works (Madrigals, Mysteries, Aventures, Songs) - The King's Singers / Philharmonia Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen György Ligeti Edition 1: String Quartets and Duets - Arditti String Quartet György Ligeti Edition 3: Works for Piano (Etudes, Musica Ricercata) - Pierre-Laurent Aimard György Ligeti Edition 6: Keyboard Works (Piano, Harpsichord, Organ) - Irina Kataeva / Pierre-Laurent Aimard / Elisabeth Chojnacka / Zsigmond Szathmáry Ligeti: Mechanical Music ASIN: B0000029OX Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

1. A Cappella Choral Works: Night
2. A Cappella Choral Works: Morning
3. A Cappella Choral Works: Far from home 1
4. A Cappella Choral Works: Far from home 2
5. A Cappella Choral Works: Far from home 3
6. A Cappella Choral Works: Far from home 4
7. A Cappella Choral Works: Solitude
8. A Cappella Choral Works: Two Canons 1
9. A Cappella Choral Works: Two Canons 2
10. A Cappella Choral Works: Kings of Bethlehem
11. A Cappella Choral Works: The Fugitive
12. A Cappella Choral Works: Lux aeterna
13. A Cappella Choral Works: Wedding Song
14. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Inaktelke 1
15. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Inaktelke 2
16. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Inaktelke 3
17. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Inaktelke 4
18. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Matraszentimre 1
19. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Matraszentimre 2
20. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Matraszentimre 3
21. A Cappella Choral Works: Songs from Matraszentimre 4
22. A Cappella Choral Works: Widow Papai
23. A Cappella Choral Works: Three phantasies after Hrlin 1
24. A Cappella Choral Works: Three phantasies after Hrlin 2
25. A Cappella Choral Works: Three phantasies after Hrlin 3
26. A Cappella Choral Works: Hungarian Etudes 1
27. A Cappella Choral Works: Hungarian Etudes 2
28. A Cappella Choral Works: Hungarian Etudes 3
29. A Cappella Choral Works: Heigh, Youth! 1
30. A Cappella Choral Works: Heigh, Youth! 2
31. A Cappella Choral Works: Easter
32. A Cappella Choral Works: Hortobagy 1
33. A Cappella Choral Works: Hortobagy 2
34. A Cappella Choral Works: Hortobagy 3
35. A Cappella Choral Works: From a high mountain rock
36. A Cappella Choral Works: Double-Dance from Kallo 1
37. A Cappella Choral Works: Double-Dance from Kallo 2

Amazon.com essential recording

A vast audience received its first exposure to the music of György Ligeti through Stanley Kubrick's use of his haunting "Lux Aeterna" (despite the composer's lack of consent) in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. This collection--part of Sony's invaluable Ligeti edition--places "Lux aeterna" in the context of Ligeti's other a cappella choral works, which together provide an overview of the evolving phases of one of the 20th century's most intriguing composers. In his booklet notes to the disc, Ligeti recalls the influence of Bartók and Kodály on his early folkloric compositions, from arrangements of traditional material to free, polyrhythmically inflected inventions on Hungarian folk texts, a format that allowed him some degree of experimental freedom from the strictures of "socialist realism" before he fled the Hungarian Communist regime. The breakthrough "Lux aeterna" is a classic example of Ligeti's trademark technique of "micropolyphony," enveloping the listener in mesmerizingly dense textures of cloudlike harmonies. From Ligeti's late period comes a triptych of "Hölderlin Phantasies." Their 16-voice polyphony transcends the simplistic distinction between tonality and atonality to explore "new kinds of half diatonic, half chromatic harmonies." The resulting sound world of fragmentary, dislocated epiphanies mirrors the unfathomable richness of the great visionary poet to uncanny effect. Throughout, the acoustical balance and conviction of the London Sinfonietta Voices give vivid shape to Ligeti's genius. -Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Surprising Variety in Modern A Capepella Choral works.......2006-08-24

This 'A Cappella Choral Works', the second volume in a collection of Gyorgy Ligeti compositions contains one of the pieces of music which contributed to making '2001, A Space Odyessy' such a profoundly interesting film. This piece, 'Lux aeterna' which is the textbook example of 'SciFi' music, is very different from many of the other pieces on this recording. In fact, one is really impressed by the wide variety of styles, where you have some peasant songs which sound a lot like sea chantys and other pieces which are definitely liturgical. One can certainly thank Stanley Kubrick for bringing Ligeti to our attention.

Mostly unlistenable...........2006-08-23

Not even good for background music/noise as the voices get really loud in certain parts and almost silent.

I bought this CD and am returning it. It's just more & more of the sameness throughout the whole CD.

I realize that Ligeti is avant garde but I heard that if you like Gregorian chant (which I do) this CD is similar. I don't think it is. It's very disquieting and full of tension (great, if that's the mood you're looking for).

a handful of great Ligeti works........2004-09-06

As a compilation, musically speaking, Edition 2 is probably my least favorite of the Sony Ligeti Edition collection. Many of the pieces come from traditional Hungarian sources, conceived while Ligeti was still in his early years. They are pretty, but also pretty straightforward and conventional, and other than their simple pleasantness and occasionally yummy dissonances, they aren't really mindblowing like the best Ligeti. They are often very beautiful though. However, Edition 2 DOES feature one of the most harrowing, apocalyptic compositions of 20th century Western music, _Lux aeterna_. The profound tension in the quiet web of micropolyphonic voices is just devastating. Also great are the other later pieces, _Drei Phantasien nach Friedrich Holderlin_, three wild polyphony pieces from German literature, and _Magyar Etudok_, three very complex Hungarian etudes for 16 voices. Those pieces are all outstanding but honestly I think everything I've heard by Ligeti is worth hearing. Check out Ligeti edition 4 for more vocal works, some of which are the best of Ligeti's works.

brilliant choral music.......2003-07-21

This cd is beautiful to listen to.From Ejszaka to Kallai Ketto
is brilliant. Ligeti choral works is the first cd have got choral music on it and i love it.Now im going to get the other two cds in the ligeti edition.
(the vocal works & le grand marabre)

Exquisite use of the voice.......2002-07-11

Bringing Ligeti's works to a wider public was one of the great services Stanley Kubrick performed for the world when Lux aeterna was included in the soundtrack for 2001: a Space Odyssey.

This album is a collection of a cappella choral works and which highlights Ligeti's great talent and skill in the use of the voice as a musical instrument. He, together with Yoko Ono, have excelled in this field though from different, sometimes conflicting directions.

When I listen to this I revel in it's glory. The sounds are ethereal and atmospheric, ghostly and angelic in a way that no-one but the composer can make them sound. I never want those sounds to end and in a way it is like having a sort of dependence.

I could go on and on and on about this but I had better stop. This is one essentila component of anyone's classical music collection yet it really defies categorisation. This is timeless, awesome music, not just for a generation but for a world. Lest Zeus strike me with a thunderbolt, these voices are sweeter and more angelic than the voices of the angels themselves.

Exquiiste. Words are insufficient to describe such beauty.

Average customer rating: Breathtaking Virtuosity! good but not flawless Lovely

Jonathan Cohler: The Clarinet Alone Manufacturer: Ongaku ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Koch, Erland von | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Messiaen | Messiaen, Olivier | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Persichetti | Persichetti, Vincent | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Clarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 20th Century Music For Unaccompanied Clarinet French Portraits The American Clarinet The Essential Clarinet French Clarinet Art ASIN: B000001Z2I Release Date: 1995-10-31

Tracks:

1. A Set: 1. Allegro
2. A Set: 2. Adagio
3. A Set: 3. Allegro
4. Ste, Op.74: 1. Rhap: Tempo Rubato
5. Ste, Op.74: 2. Ser: Molto Tranquillo
6. Ste, Op.74: 3. Scherzo: Vivace
7. Ste, Op.74: 4. Dance: Allegretto
8. Quatour Pour La Fin Du Temps: Abime Des Oiseaux
9. Monolog 3: 1. Andante Sostenuto
10. Monolog 3: 2. Allegro Vivace
11. Five Pieces: 1. Vigorous
12. Five Pieces: 2. Flowing
13. Five Pieces: 3. Rhythmic
14. Five Pieces: 4. Singing
15. Five Pieces: 5. Spirited
16. Parable, Op.126 (Parable XIII)
17. Rhap
18. Moto Perpetuo, Op.11

Album Description

Stunning collection of some of the most important 20th century solo clarinet works performed by one of the world's most renowned clarinetists.

Customer Reviews:

Breathtaking Virtuosity!.......2007-04-07

Love the album! First heard a live performance of the Martino "A Set for Clarinet" while in college. This recording is as good, for sure! Also love Mr. Cohler's take on Wm. O. Smith's "Five Pieces for Clarinet Alone".
(I know Bill Smith personally, and I'm sure he loves it too!). Best of all though, is the Paganini "Molto Perpetuo". Superb circular breathing!

good but not flawless.......2003-11-22

I don't have any overwhelming complaints about this recording, but from a clarinetist's standpoint, there are a few detractions. I thought the use of vibrato was a bit overdone and definitely affected the tone in a less than positive way. The echo-y sound of the recording definitely helps gloss over some things, but it almost has the effect of a pianist who uses too much pedal. On pieces for solo clarinet, I'd really like to hear a good clear tone with more core to it, rather than a somewhat flighty sound that uses vibrato to maintain your interest.

Matters of taste aside, the technical facility was excellent, except for a few minor spots where the rhythmic consistency seemed a little shaky. Some of the pieces have a lot of rubato feel to them, and that's fine, but some of them clearly demand a steady pulse, and there are just a few minor places were you're not quite sure if it's still there (a couple places in the smith 5 pieces for clarinet for example). Pitch on the extreme registers was good, and most of the weird effects came across well.

All in all, I'd recommend this to any clarinet aficionados, but serious students would be advised to take the performance with a grain of salt (as I suppose could be said of any recordings really.)

Lovely.......2003-03-25

Every composition well-chosen, every performance well-played. The recording quality is clear with splendid presence.

The Paganini--wow! I've already moved the doleful Osborne to my frequent-listening shelf. It's unsurprising the Martino appeals to clarinetists: it's exciting and athletic, leaping over multiple octaves at a single bound! I also enjoyed Enland von Koch's alternatively playful and pensive "Monolog 3".

This is a fine collection of 20th century solo clarinet works. It's great to have them recorded. That they are so *well* recorded makes it all the sweeter.

Average customer rating: Exceptional for Love-making Relaxing excellent for peace of mind

Garden of Serenity II David & 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: Garden of Serenity Soothing Sanctuary Misty Forest Morning Peaceful Evening Sanctuary ASIN: B000009RC9 Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

1. Zen Garden, Part l: Stillness Of The White Cloud
2. Monet's Garden, Part l: Variations On Reverie By Claude Debussy
3. Zen Garden, Part ll: Soul-Bird In Infinite Blue
4. Monet's Garden, Part ll: Further Variations On Reverie By Claude Debussy

Album Description

Return again behind secluded garden walls where Shakuhachi and Silver Flute melodies intertwine with Harp, Koto, Temple Bells, Piano, Wind Chimes, gentle streams and exotic songbirds. Natural sounds and tranquil music, put your mind at peace and inspire your soul. Don't miss this soothing version of Debussy's Reverie. Great for spa treatments, Reiki, meditation and yoga.

Customer Reviews:

Exceptional for Love-making.......2003-02-08

This is far and away both my wife and my favorite CD for making love. Incredibly romantic, gentle and soothing, it has the ability to really heighten and prolong our intimate encounters assisting to transport us to new heights of ecstacy. We have been Tantric practitioners for over 10 years and this blissfully relaxing musical adventure consistantly accompanies our most passionate times together. Thank you again David & Steve Gordon for continuing to deliver inspired, fresh, heartfelt music that exhalts the soul.

Relaxing.......2000-02-11

I am a fan of the Gordon's and find their music inspiring, moving, and relaxing. Their drum music is far the best score that they play, although this CD is on a different plane, it is still worth the purchase. Enjoy it!

excellent for peace of mind.......1999-10-01

This CD is excellent for calming you at the end of a hectic day!!! VERY relaxing, especially if you enjoy nature noises, in particular waterfalls.

Average customer rating: Excellent renditions and arrangements of chinese folk tunes

Flowing Stream: Chinese Folk Songs by Zhou Long Zhou Long Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Long Sleeves | Sleeve Length Browse (feature_browse-bin) | Refinements | Apparel Similar Items: Chinasong Tales From the Cave Spirit Murmur Zhou Long: The Book of Songs Zhou Long: Rhymes ASIN: B000009SDZ Release Date: 1998-08-04

Tracks:

1. Chinese Folk Songs: Lan Hua Hua
2. Chinese Folk Songs: Driving The Mule Team
3. Chinese Folk Songs: The Flowing Stream
4. Chinese Folk Songs: Jasmin Flower
5. Chinese Folk Songs: A Horseherd's Mountain Song
6. Chinese Folk Songs: When Will the Aacia Bloom?
7. Chinese Folk Songs: A Single Bamboo Can Easily Bend
8. Chinese Folk Songs: Leaving Home
9. Poems from Tang: I. Hut Among The Bamboo
10. Poems from Tang: II. Old Fisherman
11. Poems from Tang: III. Hearing The Monk Xun Play The Qin
12. Poems from Tang: IV. Song Of Eight Unruly Tipsy Poets
13. Soul for String Quartet And Pipa

Customer Reviews:

Excellent renditions and arrangements of chinese folk tunes.......1998-11-03

I was skeptical at first of this particular CD, but the initial listening converted me. The Shanghai String does an excellent job of representing the feel and emotional content of these chinese folk tunes. Zhou Long arranged the traditional tunes for the quartet, and he did a magnificent job.

Average customer rating: Williams-the best of our generation! Wonderful, elegant music of the past The Best is Good; The rest . . . Great Music Mason Always Pleases

Of Time and Rivers Flowing Mason Williams Manufacturer: Skookum Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: EP 2003: Music for the Epicurean Harkener Electrical Gas Music 1968-1971 A Gift of Song The Mason Williams Phonograph Record ASIN: B00000G14X Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

1. THE BANKS OF THE DEE
2. SHENANDOAH
3. DE BOATMEN DANCE
4. DEEP RIVER
5. ON THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE
6. CRIPPLE CREEK
7. THE RIVERS OF TEXAS
8. MISSISSIPPI MUD
9. MISS THE MISSISSIPPI AND YOU
10. COOL WATER
11. CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER
12. MOON RIVER
13. BURN ON
14. OF TIME AND RIVERS FLOWING

Customer Reviews:

Williams-the best of our generation!.......2007-01-25

This is simply a gorgeous album. It is full of old classics arranged and played so beautifully, you just cannot stop listening. Mason Williams is a genius.

Wonderful, elegant music of the past.......2005-02-14

The CD contains a fine blend of old songs, many from the 19th and early 20th century, with "rivers" being the central theme throughout. I did not realize how talented and versatile Mason Williams is in song production, until I listened to the various complex and soft-sounding arrangements he managed to contrive for each song. From the spiritual motif to the folk sound, whether instrumental or voice, Mason Williams has produced one of my favorite evening-relaxing blend of sounds, and indeed the best of all albums he has produced.

The Best is Good; The rest . . ........2000-10-21

I bought this CD because I fell in love with this beautiful rendition of Shenandoah. However, this album was just too eclectic for my taste, in terms of musical styles. It is still quite worth owning, however.

Great Music.......2000-08-03

The ever eclectic and talented Mason Williams creates music dedicated to rivers.....sort of a history of American rivers in song; you won't be sorry you purchased this cd---I have owned it on cassette for 10 years and still listen to it regularly. Thanks Mason.

Mason Always Pleases.......2000-07-01

I have all of Mason Williams' records (no, not CDs, records) and his book, "Laughing Camera". I've been waiting for all his former music to come out on CD, so I'm happy to find this one. It's a typical Mason WIlliams album: variety, sensitivity, and always that wonderfully controlled voice; sound that flows rather than being forced. Seldom do you find such quality, and only Nat King Cole and Karen Carpenter have deserved that acclaim from me. Oh yes, I forgot to say that he's the best guitarist in the world. Sure, I'm sold on all that Mason Williams has done,but this is my spot to say so!

Average customer rating: Great Sabath Music!! Serene Piano Music That Soothes

Primary Worship Paul Cardall Manufacturer: Stone Angel Music, Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Faithful Miracles - A Journey of Hope & Healing Hymns Vol. II Sign of Affection Hymns ASIN: B000BGQTJY Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

1. Baptism
2. I Love to see the Temple
3. I am a Child of God
4. Jesus Said Love Everyone
5. Keep the Commandments
6. My Heavenly Father Loves
7. This is Gods House
8. Book of Mormon Stories
9. Oh What do you do in the Summertime
10. Prelude in F
11. Reverently Quietly
12. I feel my Saviors Love
13. BONUS TRACK

Product Description

This is a collection of 12 arrangements for piano of popular LDS/Christian children songs composed and performed by one of America's best-selling pianists, Paul Cardall. No matter what faith you are, each piece flows with simple universal emotion. They tenderly capture the innocence and spiritual development of a child. Memorable melodies at a reverent tone.

Customer Reviews:

Great Sabath Music!!.......2007-06-11

I love to play this in the car while driving to church or during quiet times.

Serene Piano Music That Soothes.......2007-03-08

I first heard of this album from a friend who played the sheet music in our Primary as prelude and postlude music. "I am a Child of God" and "Oh, What do you do in the Summertime" are my favorite tracks, but that may just be because they are the ones I first experienced. I also really enjoy "My Heavenly Father Loves Me". That is my favorite Primary song, and the addition of a sonorous and grounding cello through parts of the arrangement compliments the lilting melody played in the upper registers of the piano. I finally bought the album as a Christmas gift to myself and my family. My two little ones, ages 2 and 5, really respond to the lullaby quality of the tones that help to invite the Spirit of God. My husband is often gone from home as he works full-time and is also a full-time student- so I listen to it nearly every day, and it soothes my frazzled, "stay-at-home mom" nerves ("Music soothes the savage Mom"). I definitely recommend this album and am looking forward to giving it as a gift to my family and friends. I hope it will do as much for them as it does for me. I have not heard other albums of Paul Cardall, so I cannot speak to how this album relates to his other works, but I look forward to having that opportunity in the future as I am able to purchase other albums. This album alone definitely encourages me to take the plunge and purchase other, unheard music by the same composer/arranger.

Average customer rating: Flows to the Heart Flows to the Heart Flowing - a perfect title! One of the most emotional piano recordings I've ever heard.

Flowing Bernward Koch Manufacturer: Real Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Walking Through Clouds Journey to the Heart Laguna de la Vera Imagination's Light Embracing the Wind ASIN: B000001J4G Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

1. Ever Returning
2. Yearning
3. Yellow Flowers
4. Festive
5. Dancing Atoms
6. Reminiscence Of A Motion Picture
7. Bright Light
8. Grave And Lucid River
9. Weeping Willow
10. Rotation
11. Mysterious Remembrance
12. Flowing Blue

Customer Reviews:

Flows to the Heart.......2002-11-17

I first heard this recording in the early 90's. A station in So. California, the Wave, brought it to my attention. I am in the process of recovering some of my lost recordings and this is one of them. I used to play "Ever Returning" into the ground. I love that song most. It is especially a great healing song that revitalizes you.

Though there are a few of the songs I skip over, this CD is priceless in terms of a few of the gems on it. It is uniquely creative, flowing and beautifully emotional piano playing at its best.

Flows to the Heart.......2002-11-17

I first heard this recording in the early 90's. A station in So. California, the Wave, brought it to my attention. I am in the process of recovering some of my lost recordings and this is one of them. I used to play "Ever Returning" into the ground. I love that song along with "Bright Light" and "Dancing Atoms".

Though there are a few of the songs I skip over, this CD is priceless in terms of a few of the gems on it. It is uniquely creative, flowing and beautifully emotional piano playing at its best.

Flowing - a perfect title!.......2000-08-24

Beautifully gentle, unassuming, and soothing music. 'Ever Returning' is my favorite - the reason I acquired the album in the first place. "Yellow Flowers" is also interesting - its tiptoeing is reminiscent of classical Baroque music. Track 4 doesn't quite seem festive to me as the track's title would suggest - I sense longing and turmoil here... 'Dancing Atoms' is very lighthearted, fittingly. There's hesitant contemplation in Track 6 (I wonder what motion picture inspired this piece). Track 7 - 'Bright Light'- is flirtatious (and a bit flat). Track 8 is the most unusual, uneven, intriguing piece in the album, and, arguably, the most innovative. 'Rotation' is a bit too 'busy' for my taste in the context of this particular album, so to adjust it to my satisfaction, I picture flurries of dragonflies and butterlies, dancing to this track over a summer field, and it works :) The last two tracks are sweeping but a bit uninspired and short-winded.

Overall, "Flowing" should please everyone with affection for instrumental music.

One of the most emotional piano recordings I've ever heard........1999-02-10

If you like piano music, you will like Bernward Koch. "Weeping Willow" sill brings tears to my eyes even after years of listening.

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