Mysteries of Life [Box set]

Disc: 1
1. Princess in Exile
2. Crystal Eyes Solitude
3. Concerto No. 1 for Dolphins and Seahorses
4. Fall of Atlantis
5. City Lights
See all 6 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Equinox Celebration
2. Storm on Stonehenge
3. Initiation
4. Megalith's Levitation
5. Sun Through the Heel Stone
See all 8 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. Adventures in the Andean Trail
2. Girl of Cuzco
3. Machu Picchu: The City in the Sky
4. Temple in the Jungle
5. Holy Valley of Pisac
See all 9 tracks on this disc
Disc: 4
1. Book of the Dead, Pt. 1
2. Armies of the Pharaohs
3. Secret of the Great Pyramid
4. Cleopatra
5. Nefertiti's Marriage
See all 9 tracks on this disc

Mysteries of Life,Various Artists,Madacy Records,Easy Listening,Meditation,Pop,Relaxation,Sound Effects

Varese Sarabande 25th Anniversary Celebration

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A good value
The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann
Good mix of film music
A mixed collection of movie music
Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens

Varese Sarabande 25th Anniversary Celebration

Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

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Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores
In Session: Film Music Celebration
The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection
Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music
The Incredible Film Music Box

ASIN: B00008WI90
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

The Man from Snowy River (Bruce Rowland)
The Winds of War (Bob Cobert)
Blue Velvet (Angelo Badalamenti)
Witness (Maurice Jarre)
Raising Arizona (Carter Burwell)
Pee Wees Big Adventure (Danny Elfman)
Halloween (John Carpenter)
A Nightmare On Elm Street (Charles Bernstein)
The Fly (Howard Shore)
RoboCop (Basil Poledouris)
The Empire Strikes Back (John Williams)
The Right Stuff (Bill Conti)
The Final Conflict (Jerry Goldsmith)
The Abyss (Alan Silvestri)
Brainstorm (James Horner)
Peggy Sue Got Married (John Barry)
My Left Foot (Elmer Bernstein)
The Dead (Alex North)
Stanley & Iris (John Williams)
The Milagro Beanfield War (Dave Grusin)
Driving Miss Daisy (Hans Zimmer)

Tracks:

Steel Magnolias (Georges Delerue)
Unforgiven (Lennie Niehaus and Clint Eastwood)
Raggedy Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
The Grifters (Elmer Bernstein)
Green Card (Hans Zimmer)
City Slickers (Marc Shaiman)
Father Of The Bride (Alan Silvestri)
While You Were Sleeping (Randy Edelman)
Babe (Nigel Westlake)
The Adventures Of The Great Mouse Detective (Henry Mancini)
The Adventures of Robin Hood (Erich Wolfgang Korngold)
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Laurence Rosenthal)
The Secret Garden (Zbigniew Preisner)
A Little Princess (Patrick Doyle)
Rudy (Jerry Goldsmith)
Iron Will (Joel McNeely)
Memphis Belle (George Fenton)
Eye Of The Needle (Mikl)
Total Recall (Jerry Goldsmith)
Back To The Future Part III (Alan Silvestri)

Tracks:

To Die For (Danny Elfman)
The Player (Thomas Newman)
Black Robe (Georges Delerue)
Medicine Man (Jerry Goldsmith)
2001 (Alex North)
Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire (Joel McNeely)
The Crow (Graeme Revell)
Blade (Mark Isham)
The Omen (Jerry Goldsmith)
Vertigo (Bernard Herrmann)
Scream (Marco Beltrami)
The Sixth Sense (James Newton Howard)
Xena: Warrior Princess (Joseph LoDuca)
Air Force One (Jerry Goldsmith)
Starship Troopers (Basil Poledouris)
The Matrix (Don Davis)
The Iron Giant (Michael Kamen)
Youve Got Mail (George Fenton)
A Little Romance (Georges Delerue)
Pleasantville (Randy Newman)

Tracks:

Sunset Boulevard (Franz Waxman)
L.A. Confidential (Jerry Goldsmith)
Rounders (Christopher Young)
The Score (Howard Shore)
The Replacements (John Debney)
Gone In 60 Seconds (Trevor Rabin)
The Bourne Identity (John Powell)
Rush Hour 2 (Lalo Schifrin)
XXX (Randy Edelman)
Die Hard (Michael Kamen)
The Last of the Mohicans (Trevor Jones)
Moby Dick (Christopher Gordon)
The Mists Of Avalon (Lee Holdridge)
Cleopatra (Alex North)
Life As A House (Mark Isham)
Emma (Rachel Portman)
In The Bedroom (Thomas Newman)
Cast Away (Alan Silvestri)
One True Thing (Cliff Eidelman)
Unfaithful (Jan A.P. Kaczmarek)
Far From Heaven (Elmer Bernstein)
Ice Age (David Newman)
Shrek (Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell)

Customer Reviews:

A good value.......2007-05-17

I wasn't expecting to have 4 discs for this price, and the music is a quality selection of film music, giving a good scope of the genre, and a very listenable transfer.

The Sound Track Since Bernard Hermann.......2006-07-25

This collection is bound to capture your heart and evoke a tin ear on successive tracks. I found much to like and some duds - easy to skip over.
Very good value.

Good mix of film music.......2006-07-02

Good mix of films!
I'm a big fan of this soundtrack music and will be looking for more CD's like this.

A mixed collection of movie music.......2006-02-23

For the price, this CD is a great bargain. The musical selections, as you might expect, are mixed in quality ranging from extraordinary to so so, the balance being worthwhile and interesting. Sonically the CD is excellent.

Uplifts your soul, takes your mind into the heavens.......2006-01-06

I have been listening to great scores for many years and this collection is truly inspirational in so far as the choice of different scores takes you on a journey of listening pleasure matched by only a few collections.The price is incredibly reasonable for hours of listening pleasure. Don't pass this one up

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Ah, the early nineties
Sing your songs, Point of Grace!
"YOU ARE THE ANSWER AND THE MEANING OF LIFE"
Awesome CD!
Life, Love and Other Mysteries

Life Love & Other Mysteries
Point of Grace
Manufacturer: Word Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006BTBH
Release Date: 2002-07-02

Customer Reviews:

Ah, the early nineties.......2006-01-21

Heh. Anyway, if you can get past that, the music on this album is pretty good, especially Keep The Candle Burning and That's The Way It's Meant To Be. Again: Highly Recommended.

Sing your songs, Point of Grace!.......2005-04-14

It's a fact: Some CDs simply never get old. Count Point of Grace's LIFE, LOVE & OTHER MYSTERIES among these classics.

After nearly 10 years, Point of Grace's third album still remains their best and most timeless creation. Here, the girls have created a diverse sound that explores pop, rock, gospel, soul, and tender ballads.

The album's title track opens with a simple, beautifully-harmonized reminder of God's omnipotence. The soulful, gospel-tinged "Keep the Candle Burning" reminds listeners to remain faithful during times of hardship. Catchy "That's the Way It's Meant to Be" affirms the awesomeness of God's plan.

Also well-harmonized, "Gone Are the Dark Days" and "You Are the Answer" are a powerful, soaring pair of songs that rejoice in God's redemptive powers.

Point of Grace also manages to create gentle, moving ballads. "Jesus Doesn't Care" is a reminder that forgiveness is always available to humanity. "God Forbid" exalts God's power and urges His children to fear and respect Him. Point of Grace pays tribute to Jesus's faithful disciples in "Any Road, Any Cost." The album's final track, "Circle of Friends," celebrates the day when friends can meet in Heaven.

Consider LIFE, LOVE & OTHER MYSTERIES a worthwhile investment. After all, how many CDs never lose their novelty after 10 years in a CD player?

"YOU ARE THE ANSWER AND THE MEANING OF LIFE".......2004-04-19

Point of Grace has been a staple in Christian music since their debut in 1993 and with faith hope and the love of God they continue to be one of the most powerful Christian bands of all time and still continues to be a favorite among young and old alike. On their third cd life love and other mysteries Point of Grace shows their affection and love of God through their souls out to their fans. The cd's rock fused title track {which recieved limited airplay on christian stations} tells us that not only if you believe in yourself and no other person God will be your friend and help you in times of need. Then comes the powerful Keep the candle burning which is a beautiful ballad about even though some goals are hard to achieve you have to believe with a steady heart. Be sure to listen for the aweome guitar solo. The album's third single You are the answer {The first song i liked from life love and other mysteries} is a Clay Aikenish type song with inspirational lyics and a message that tells us that if we can believe in anything God will be the answer to all our questions {You are the answer is the song where the title of my review is from}. In addition to more great songs not to mention a GREAT cover of Earth wind and fire's sing a song there is also a advertisement for Mercy Ministries a charity that provides homes and money for poor children and family in a space of their own for free and also a order form to order Point Of Grace merchandise. The follow up cd Steady On is very good but it doesn't compare to life love and other mysteries.(...)

Awesome CD!.......2004-01-14

A former girlfriend gave me this CD (without it's case or artwork) 2 years ago. I put it in my CD player & it was great! The group really swings on every song. In other words there's not a bad song on the whole CD. In fact I liked it so much I bought every CD the group has made since including this one as I wanted the CD artwork.

Yep, this CD is a definite winner. I always play it all the way through. You want a group that praises the Lord? Then get this one. You won't go wrong.

Life, Love and Other Mysteries.......2003-09-30

I love this album. They have beautiful voices. My favorite songs are "That's the way it's meant to be", "Any road, any cost" and "Life, love, and other mysteries." They really have a genius for creating songs that touch you where you are! Oh, and the song "God forbid" was especially beautiful. There were only one or two songs I was disappointed with, "Gone are the dark days" and "Sing a song".
In short, I recommend this album to anyone who likes beautiful harmonies and sometimes fun, sometimes very emotional songs.

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Not Quite a "Secret"
Come Clean/Mysteries of Lide
Really a mystery why these guys are not better know...
the greatest thing in American music you've never heard of..
Why on Earth arn't they famous?

Come Clean
Mysteries of Life
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000ADG0
Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

Come Clean
Tell Me
Let It Slip
Fingerprint
Kiss Me Goodnight
Downhill
A Year Ago Today
Maya & Luna
Hey Kate
All Caught Up
I Forgot To Say Goodbye
Your Face Betrays You
That's How Strong My Love Is
Southdowns

Amazon.com

On their second album, the Mysteries of Life accomplish a remarkable feat: every song sounds instantly familiar and immediately hummable. It's almost as if Jake Smith were channeling some ancient pop tunes from the collective unconscious, and what makes the whole thing doubly special is that, even after repeated listens, the songs still sound fresh. Though individual songs are a little less memorable than on the band's debut, Keep a Secret, there are still plenty of winners here: the earnest pleading of "Kiss Me Goodnight," the sweetly rendered heartache of "Wish You Well," the revenge-minded "Your Face Betrays You," even the haunting, Howard Jones-ish ballad "That's How Strong My Love Is." It's not just the melodies that make the Mysteries of Life one of the best pure pop bands around--it's their ability to convey a full spectrum of emotion while keeping your head nodding. --Randy Silver

Customer Reviews:

Not Quite a "Secret".......2002-11-28

Indiana-based The Mysteries of Life followed up their amazing Vulgar Boatmen-esque debut album "Keep a Secret" with a sophomore effort, "Come Clean," which is not quite a strong but still has some very fine moments. The Mysteries are a pure guitar pop rockers unfortunately laboring in a era dominated by grunge, boy bands and shock rappers. Nevertheless, few artists are able to produce songwriting hooks so effectively.

The albums high point is "Kiss Me Goodnight," which is a dead ringer for The Vulgar Boatmen. Other standouts include "Let it Slip," "Year Ago Today," and "Tell Me." Though there are not as many standouts as on the debut album, there are no outright clunkers either.

Overall, a strong sophomore effert from an overlooked band that deserves a much wider audience.

Come Clean/Mysteries of Lide.......2001-06-10

This CD immediately gets your attention! Their unmistakable melodramatic sound is such a fresh change. The songs are well thought out and nicely done. I especially like "Your face betrays you" as it easily relates to everyone that has been there/felt that. Come Clean, the opening and title track is a great opener. This is the type of CD that you would want to put on, open the windows and just take in that lazy sunny weekend. You won't be disappointed.

Really a mystery why these guys are not better know..........2000-08-22

I really like this record. Simple yet completely engaging. Fans of Silos, Vulgar Boatmen, mellow Marshall Crenshaw, and lovers of "pure pop" music will appreciate this one, which grows more engaging with every listen. Hope they're still together...

the greatest thing in American music you've never heard of.........1999-04-04

Once in a great while you hear a collection of songs with which you instantly identify. They make your life a little richer; they become the soundtrack to your conscious hours. You play this collection of songs for everyone you love, because you care for them and you want them to know this wonderful secret. "come clean" is such a thing. i am concerned that i can't find the superlatives to convey its simple wondrousness. the mysteries of life have given me a gift and i'm damn grateful to them

Why on Earth arn't they famous?.......1999-03-04

Actually I know why. They're music isn't a fast as some would like it. Even so, Downhill, Tell Me, Let It Slip and Fingerprint are incredibly good. All the songs grow on you after repeated listenings. It is only a matter of time before they break it big.

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Seductive Sensual Music
The sacred drums of trance
If you love drums...
This is my favorite!
Voodoo Ambience

Luna
Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors
Manufacturer: Raven
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000000CG
Release Date: 1994-05-15

Tracks:

Mother Night
Persephone's Song
Seducing Hades
Elusinian Blue
Labyrinth
Luna

Customer Reviews:

Seductive Sensual Music .......2005-04-23

This CD contains seductive ambient music, created by the rhythmic beat of either a pony drum, congas, talking drum or tom toms, which captures the conscious and unconscious mind weaving a spell of contentment and deep primal awareness in the listener. Additional instruments in each track add subliminal satisfaction to capture the listener's every emotion and transform the energy into deep wells of universal potential.

"Elusinian Blue" composed by Jai Uttal starts with an ancient primival tom tom beat which then has the ethereal Indian sitar-like or santur plucked instrument added ... creating a mysterious Asian aura to which male vocals add a distant powerful instinctual magnetic appeal. "Labyrinth" is a soothing combination of balaphone (an African hammered dulcimer-like instrument), pony drum, and occasional harp ... where the melody meanders into a delightful path of extraordinairily natural pleasure. The music flows like a babbling brook. It delights the senses like watching a natural waterfall ... All of the music on this CD creates a milieu of primival energy and sound that is highly seductive and hypnotic. The magnificent array of instruments combine to create a connection to nature's source of energy. The listener remains surrounded by a sense of contentment long after the CD finishes playing.
Erika Borsos (erikab93)

The sacred drums of trance.......2003-03-09

_Luna_ is an album of music by a small instrumental troupe. Drums are the most prominent instruments; there are also winds, a bit of bass, an occasional human voice, and some synthesizer. When I first heard the album, I felt the tracks were too repetitive. But upon further listening, I realized _Luna_'s repetitive rhythms had their own charm. This is a CD to listen to as you meditate or do some sort of ritual. It makes me want to dance, and to get out my own drums and play along. It also makes good background music when I want something pleasant and ambient that won't distract me the way music with lyrics can.

My favorite tracks are "Persephone's Song" (pretty and lyrical with lots of winds), "Seducing Hades" (very strong sexy beat, bass guitar, and human voices making moaning sorts of sounds toward the end of the song), and "Labyrinth" (trancelike, with a marimba part that evokes the unrolling of Ariadne's famous thread). "Luna" is the only song I'm not particularly fond of, and that's just because the bouncy synthesizer noise repeated several times is the exact same noise my old Nintendo made whenever Mario jumped. A little distracting.

If you love drums..........2002-07-31

I ran into this CD on accident through a friend, and immediately fell in love with it! The drums are awesome, peaceful and full of power. The entire cd is good to listen to for meditation or long drives, although some tracks are a little bit cheesy. I look forward to buying Gabrielle Roth's other works soon. As you can see, they are all on my wish list. :)

This is my favorite!.......2001-09-18

There are some CDs about the Moon, but this is the one that manifests her. Nice to celebrate Nights.

Voodoo Ambience.......1998-05-19

Very organic, whooshing, whirling sounds never quite touch the quiet swamp rhythms. This music is a dance.

Women in Chant: Recordare: Remembering the Mysteries in the Life of Jesus, Son of Mary

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDY OF LIVING GREGORIAN CHANT
Excellent recording of Gregorian Chants

Women in Chant: Recordare: Remembering the Mysteries in the Life of Jesus, Son of Mary
The Choir of Benedictine Nuns at the Abbey of Regina Laudis
Manufacturer: Sounds True Direct
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Women in Chant: Gregorian Chants for the Festal Celebrations of the Virgin Martyrs and Our Lady of Sorrows
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Catholic Latin Classics

ASIN: B000059SW1
Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

Recordare
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Meditation: Recordare I. - Mother Dolores Hart
Ave Maria
Beatam Me Dicent/Magnificat
Hodie Christus Natus Est
Accipiens Simeon/Nunc Dimittis
Non Invenientes Jesum/Benedictus
Ave Regina Caelorum
Meditation: Recordare II. - Mother Dolores Hart
In Monte Oliveti
Lamentation
O Vos Omnes
Crux Fidelis
Tenebrae Factae Sunt
Christus Factus Est
Regina Caeli
Meditation: Recordare III. - Mother Dolores Hart
Haec Dies
Pascha Nostrum
Victimae Paschali Laudes
Viri Galilaei
Veni Sancte Spiritus
Assumpta Est Maria
Signum Magnum
Salve Regina
Collect And Final Blessing

Customer Reviews:

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDY OF LIVING GREGORIAN CHANT.......2007-02-27

Although Gregorian Chant is very carefully tied to particular times and seasons, and therefore recordings of the living chant always feels odd out of season and captured and pinned on display, like fascinating irridescent butterfly wings on cotton under glass, please play this disk and live and breathe a little easier, in peace and in rhythm and in unity.

Gracefully directed by Dr. Marier, this recording wonderfully captures the greatest living Gregorian choir fully active in the United States of America, at the Abbey of Regina Laudis, which daily and nightly maintains the true cycle of Gregorian chant, completely, in the living of the Rule of Saint Benedict with all of the liturgical hours fully chanted as ever through the centuries, per saeculum saeculi. The best way, then, to experience in union this true and living and breathing chant is to spend as much time as possible on retreat at the Abbey in still rural Bethlehem, Connecticut. Lacking that ability, live with this disk, and let it play day and night until it becomes a part of your bones and you sing with it without yet quite knowing it.

I strongly recommend this disk for anyone who fully and deeply wants to know Gregorian Chant, as chanted by a contemplative community of devoted and committed women in America. Hear also their recording, also with Mr. Marier, of the Festal Celebrations of the Virgin Martyrs and Our Lady of Sorrows, which includes the founding Abbess Mother Benedict's blessing.

Please note in particular the most important Marian hymns are included on this disk, for anyone seriously interested in learning the most important Gregorian Marian tones. FOr instance you find here a solemn version of the Magnificat, the greatest hymn of Mary directly from the Gospel of Saint Luke, which is chanted every day at Vespers without exception by any monastic choir worthy of the name. We also may find here Regina coeli and the wonderful seasonal hymn, Salve Regina. Please look closely at the play list and you find nearly every traditional Marian hymn you can recall. Within this collection are scriptural meditations beautifully read by Mother Dolores Hart, an actress who was on her way to becoming the next Grace Kelly (who had then abdicated her throne to take on the throne of Monaco) but entered Regina Laudis monastery instead, filling its readings with the depths of her trained and restrained and profoundly emotional voicings. We are very fortunate she is so well recorded here, and regret she never made at the height of her powers an audiobook of the entire Holy Bible, or at least the Psalms, or Gospels . . .

In other words, what more can you possibly ask for?

Please note the photograph on this product, the Mysteries in the Life of Jesus, Son of Mary, is of the new Abbess, Mother David, who is currently directing the choir in a fresh recording of the hymns of Christmas, a new recording which may be available come Christmas of this year. In the mystery of Bethlehem, that will be well worth adding to your music library, for anyone serious about studying the true Gregorian chant as it is lived and breathed daily by this now too rare and precious choir.

Please also see the soon-to-be-released biography of Mother Benedict from Ignatious Press. Let us learn to cherish our American saints and study from them how to live in peace and loving Catholic community in this quadrant of the hemisphere.

Please see all of the Abbey's rare recordings at their website.

Excellent recording of Gregorian Chants.......2002-04-09

I bought this recording a few weeks ago and it has quickly become a favourite. While Gregorian Chant has become popular, especially with the recordings of Santo Domingo de Silos, it is easy to lose sight of the fact that Gregorian Chant is sung prayer. In hearing the nuns of the Abbey of Regina Laudis sing, you understand that this is something that they experience each day. It is a beautiful recording and is accompanied by beautiful meditations on the life of Jesus read by Mother Dolores Hart, O.S.B.

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Pure Pop Nirvana
solid set
Wish I Could Give It More Than 5 Stars
Going Through Withdrawl
catchy indie-pop rocks!

Keep a Secret
Mysteries of Life
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002WUW
Release Date: 1996-02-27

Tracks:

Hesitate
Going Through The Motions
Alibi
Feel My Way
Into The Light
Gone Beyond
Once In A While
Shaking
On My Side
Kira's Coming Over
Unmet Friend
Heaven Sent
I Guess I'm In Luck
Keep A Secret

Amazon.com

The first album from an engaging pop group that features the songs of Jake Smith and his wife, Freda Love (ex-Blake Babies, Antenna). Smith's vocals tend towards bright and hopeful, and he almost always sounds like he's experiencing love for the first time--the anticipation of a visit on "Kira's Coming Over," the first-date nervousness of "Hesitate." The instrumentation is just as winning, with Freda Love's Moe Tucker-esque drums keeping the pace behind bass, cello and Smith's optimistic guitar. One of the few groups who can manage an uncynical cover of the Talking Heads' "Naive Melody," which they do on their Focus on the Background EP. --Randy Silver

Customer Reviews:

Pure Pop Nirvana.......2003-09-28

I was at a CD store that was going out of business and I saw a copy of Keep a Secret priced much lower than it's usual retail price. Although I had purchased the record when it came out I bought the copy I saw in the store because if I didn't I knew that I would not be able to find the first copy I had bought. I played the cd in my car player and remembered why I loved this record as much as I did. Hours later I get home and checked my
email and recieved a message from someone who is a friend of Geraldine Hass, who was the MoL's cello player. The very day that I bought Keep a Secret someone went to www.chaoticlifestyles.com and saw that I am a guitarist/bassist who was inspired to study the cello after listening to Keep a Secret. Weird huh?

Buy the record - you'll love it.

solid set.......2002-12-02

"Keep a Secret" doesn't have definitive tracks like "Fingerprint" or "Downhill" on "Come Clean," but it's quite pleasing throughout, and some of the songs only lack a little stronger lyrics to elevate them from "catchy" to "great" - especially "Kira's Coming Over" and "I Guess I'm in Luck." "Hesitate," "Into the Light," and "Shaking" are good fun, and there's plenty more. Four stars because the album doesn't quite reach the standard of "Come Clean," but of course this is some of the best music that's come out of the decade.

Wish I Could Give It More Than 5 Stars.......2001-11-16

This is one of those few albums that defies all efforts to describe in mere words how wonderful it is. Drummer Freda Love started out in the Blake Babies, them moved on to Antenna, where she first hooked up with Jake Smith, whom she ended up marrying. Together Love and Smith formed The Mysteries Of Life (herafter "MOL"). This band definately outshines any of their previous bands' efforts, although the Antenna releases are also quite wonderful. They don't rock as hard as Antenna, but Jake Smith is a more appealing singer than Antenna's John Strohm, and the music is catchier, more Beatles-ish. In addition to Love and Smith the band features two other women, Tina Barbieri on bass and Geraldine Haas on cello. Haas is MOL's secret weapon - the interplay between her cello and Smith's raw, garage-rock guitar playing is magic. Together they evoke a wide range of feelings, from melancholy to pure, unabashed joy! This is one of the best albums of the 90's, or any other decade for that matter.

Going Through Withdrawl.......2001-10-24

I am fron Indianapolis and have had the pleasure of seeing MOL a few times. Last time was at an Art Fair right when their last album was to come out. It never did. I got this album for free through a failed new CD club by one of the big two. This was there thanks. And I thanked them. Going Through the Motions has to be my favorite song. I lost this album and need it bad. It is one of the best albums I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. It's such a shame, that with so much garbage on the airwaves that a great musical couple like Jake and Freda (and their friends in IL) cannot find a real home on the radio. If you can get this - get it. It will be one of those albums you'll own and just have a smug satisfaction knowing that you own it. Out of the thousands of CDs that I own, this curious little one just continues to stand out.

catchy indie-pop rocks!.......2001-06-11

I got this album many years ago (97?) when I was in Columbia House's CD club. Not quite sure what attracted me to it, but am I glad that I did! The unique sound of integrating a cello into indie-rock just works. Mostly acoustic, the songs are extremely catchy and the album definitely has a relaxing groove.

My favorites tracks: Going through the motions, Feel my way, Into the light, I guess I'm in luck

This is one of those albums you just play over and over, it's great!

Related bands: Blake Babies, Antenna

Life Love & Other Mysteries
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Life, Love, and Other Mysteries

Awesome!

Cool

Upbeat & Uplifting

Great album

Life Love & Other Mysteries
Point of Grace
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002BLX
Release Date: 1996-09-10

Tracks:

life love & other mysteries
keep the candle burning
that's the way it's meant to be
jesus doesn't care
gone are the dark days
sing a song
any road, any cost
you are the answer
god forbid
circle of friends

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It's no mystery why this female foursome is so successful. Heather, Denise, Terry and Shelley pack some potent vocal punch into a 40-minute melange. And their third pop release showcases the Grace girls at their creative best. From the acapella intro of the title cut through their rousing version of Earth, Wind & Fire's classic "Sing a Song" to the acoustic lilt of the closing "Circle Of Friends," the uplifting tone here yields positive, feel-good vibes. Adding spice and variety to the mix are producers Michael Omartian, Phil Naish, Scott Williamson, and Blair Masters and a cast of Nashville's finest studio musicians. --Jerry Chamberlain

Customer Reviews:

Life, Love, and Other Mysteries.......2001-09-17

I have had "Life, Love, and other Mysteries," for several years, but its appeal hasn't yet worn off for me. It's a terrific cd, like all the rest of the group's cds, and is pretty nostalgic for me as well. The harmonies are terrific on this cd, and musically there is variety. My favorite songs on this cd are the title track and "sing a song."

Awesome!.......2001-08-21

Hey, yo i think this is the best point of grace album!My favourite song is definitely "keep the candle burning"and "circle of friends".Not only the song is good.I also find the words very very encouraging for the tennagers.Even atimes when things dont go the way we like we have to keep the candle burning knowing lord jesus is there even when we find ourselfin the lowest position.Point of Grace is a very very good girlband better than jars of clay or dc talk.Very encouraging lyrics...the album is just fantastic! Go And Get It....U WILL NEVER REGRET IT ATALL!!!!!

Cool.......2001-08-09

P.O.G. has done a great job with this album. Each and every one of the songs will get you singing along, praising God! It's amazing the talent God has blessed this group with. They are so harmonious when they sing, and the lyrics are awesome.

Upbeat & Uplifting.......2001-07-19

This Point of Grace CD is upbeat and uplifting. It can be listed to continuously and keep you singing along.

Great album.......2001-04-17

Love to hear another great one from Point of Grace.

Average customer rating:

Dances in the Mist
This CD is MUST HAVE!
Great CD
Relaxing Soundtracks
Great music for home office

Dances in the Mist
Sharon West
Manufacturer: DustyDreams Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0001FZAC2
Release Date: 2003-10-01

Tracks:

Mystical Forest
The Awakening
Dancing Fountains
Twilight in the Mist
Breath of the Spirit
Memories and Dreams
Perfect Day
Moving Mountains
Sky Cathedrals
Field of Peace
Thoughts
Glimpses
Freedom
Understanding
Rejuvenation

Album Description

Dances in the Mist is a captivating journey of beautiful melodic compositions by Sharon West. This debut album of all original compositions will inspire and relax listeners in countless ways. Filled with melodic strings, gentle trumpets, soothing guitars, provocative drums and a host of other instruments, this CD provides a calming escape you will enjoy over and over. Perfect for relaxing, studying, reading and driving.

Customer Reviews:

Dances in the Mist.......2004-03-13

This is a CD that is excellent for Sunday morning coffee and the newspaper as well as Wednesday night cocktails. It is relaxing yet at times can make you think. This is a CD to have in the collection!

This CD is MUST HAVE!.......2004-03-11

I can't stop listening to this CD. This debut from Sharon West is an incredible journey--it soothes, it relaxes, it rejuvenates. I have two copies, one for my office and one for my car. I look forward to this artist's next work.

Great CD.......2004-03-11

This CD is a great mix of easy to listen to music with some more upbeat, some more soothing. I enjoy listening to it to relax and unwind as well as to get moving for the day. Great CD for in the car, home, anywhere.

Relaxing Soundtracks.......2004-03-10

Anyone who likes relaxing music will like this album. It blends jazzy instrumentals and great keyboards into an easy listening sound that would be great at home or in the car. Several cuts would also make great movie soundtracks. I highly recommend this album.

Great music for home office.......2004-03-09

I have enjoyed Sharon West's first CD for many months. The CD has a great selection of songs that enable me to do all my office work while enjoying some great music. When playing the CD, I've been asked about the music as it is a very 'ear catching' selection. If you have a small business and/or home office, this is a great CD to own and enjoy! I look forward to what Sharon may do next.