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Dowland - The Collected Works / The Consort of Musicke, Rooley

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The greatest songs ever?
A musical treasure-box
a beautiful journey into melancholy

Dowland - The Collected Works / The Consort of Musicke, Rooley
John Dowland , Anthony Rooley , Emma Kirkby , Christopher Wilson , The Consort of Musicke , Colin Tilney , Anthony Bailes , Jakob Lindberg , Nigel North , Glenda Simpson , Peter Holman , and John Donne
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Dowland: Complete Lute Works, Vol.1-5
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Britten Conducts Britten
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ASIN: B000004CYV
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

First Booke Of Songes: I. Unquiet Thoughts
First Booke Of Songes: II. Who Ever Thinks Or Hopes Of Love
First Booke Of Songes: III. My Thoughts Are Wing'd With Hopes
First Booke Of Songes: IV. If My Complaints Could Passions Move
First Booke Of Songes: V. Can She Excuse My Wrongs
First Booke Of Songes: VI. Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
First Booke Of Songes: VII. Dear, If You Change
First Booke Of Songes: VIII. Burst Fourth My Tears
First Booke Of Songes: IX. Go Crystal Tears
First Booke Of Songes: X. Think'st Thou Then By Thy Feigning
First Booke Of Songes: XI. Come Away, Come Sweet Love
First Booke Of Songes: XII. Rest Awhile, You Cruel Cares
First Booke Of Songes: XIII. Sleep, Wayward Thoughts
First Booke Of Songes: XIV. All Ye, Whom Love Or Fortune Hath Betray'd
First Booke Of Songes: XV. Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
First Booke Of Songes: XVI. Would My Conceit
First Booke Of Songes: XVII. Come Again: Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
First Booke Of Songes: XVIII. His Golden Locks
First Booke Of Songes: XIX. Awake, Sweet Love
First Booke Of Songes: XX. Come, Heavy Sleep
First Booke Of Songes: XXI. Away With These Self-Loving Lads

Tracks:

Second Booke Of Songs: I. I Saw My Lady Weep
Second Booke Of Songs: II. Flow My Tears
Second Booke Of Songs: III. Sorrow, Stay
Second Booke Of Songs: IV. Die Not Before Thy Day
Second Booke Of Songs: V. Mourn, Mourn, Day Is With Darkness Fled
Second Booke Of Songs: VI. Time's Eldest Son
Second Booke Of Songs: VII. Then Sit Thee Down
Second Booke Of Songs: VIII. When Others Sing Venite
Second Booke Of Songs: IX. Praise Blindness Eyes
Second Booke Of Songs: X. O Sweet Woods
Second Booke Of Songs: XI. If Floods Of Tears
Second Booke Of Songs: XII. Fine Knacks For Ladies
Second Booke Of Songs: XIII. Now Cease My Wand'ring Eyes
Second Booke Of Songs: XIV. Come Ye Heavy States Of Night
Second Booke Of Songs: XV. White As Lilies Was Her Face
Second Booke Of Songs: XVI. Woeful Heart
Second Booke Of Songs: XVII. A Shepherd In A Shade
Second Booke Of Songs: XVIII. Faction That Ever Dwells
Second Booke Of Songs: XIX. Shall I Sue
Second Booke Of Songs: XX. Toss Not My Soul
Second Booke Of Songs: XXI. Clear Or Cloudy
Second Booke Of Songs: XXII. Humour Say What Mak'st Thou Here

Tracks:

Third Booke Of Songs 1603: I. Farewell, Too Fair
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: II. Time Stands Still
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: III. Behold A Wonder Here
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IV. Daphne Was Not So Chaste
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: V. Me, Me, And None But Me
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VI. When Phoebus First Did Daphne Love
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VII. Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst Find
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VIII. Flow Not So Fast, Ye Fountains
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IX. What If I Never Speed?
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: X. Love Stood Amazed
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XI. Lend Your Ears To My Sorrow
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XII. By A Fountain Where I Lay
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIII. O What Hath Overwrought
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIV. Farewell, Unkind
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XV. Weep You No More, Sad Fountains
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVI. Fie On This Feigning!
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVII. I Must Complain
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVIII. It Was A Time When Silly Bees
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIX. The Lowest Trees Have Tops
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XX. What Poor Astronomers Are They
Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XXI. Come When I Call

Tracks:

A Pilgrimes Solace: I. Disdain Me Still
A Pilgrimes Solace: II. Sweet Stay Awhile
A Pilgrimes Solace: III. To Ask For All Thy Love
A Pilgrimes Solace: IV. Love, Those Beams That Breed
A Pilgrimes Solace: V. Shall I Strive Wih Words To Move?
A Pilgrimes Solace: VI. Were Every Thought An Eye
A Pilgrimes Solace: VII. Stay, Time, Awhile Thy Flying
A Pilgrimes Solace: VIII. Tell Me, True Love
A Pilgrimes Solace: IX. Go Nightly Cares
A Pilgrimes Solace: X. From Silent Night
A Pilgrimes Solace: XI. Lasso vita mia
A Pilgrimes Solace: XII. In This Trembling Shadow Cast
A Pilgrimes Solace: XIII. If That A Sinner's Sights
A Pilgrimes Solace: XIV. Thou Mighty God
A Pilgrimes Solace: XV. When David's Life
A Pilgrimes Solace: XVI. When The Poor Cripple

Tracks:

A Pilgrimes Solace: XVII. Where Sin Sore Wounding
A Pilgrimes Solace: XVIII. My Heart And Tongue Were Twins
A Pilgrimes Solace: XIX. Up Merry Mates
A Pilgrimes Solace: XX. Welcome Black Night
A Pilgrimes Solace: XXI. Cease, Cease These False Sports
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Lachrimae Pavane
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can Shee
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: The Frogge
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Frog's Galliard
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavana And Galiarda
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana Lachrymae
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can She Excuse
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavion Solus cum sola
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Dowland's Almayne
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Piper's Paven And Galliard
Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavan Lachrymae

Tracks:

Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: I. The Lamentation Of A Sinner
Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: II. Domine ne in furore
Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: III. Miserere mei Deus
Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: IV. The Humble Suit Of A Sinner
Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: V. The Humble Complaint Of A Sinner
Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VI. De profundis
Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VII. Domine exaudi
Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae
Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae
Lachrimae: Lachrimae Gementes
Lachrimae: Lachrimae Tristes
Lachrimae: Lachrimae Coactae
Lachrimae: Lachrimae Amantis
Lachrimae: Lachrimae Verae
Lachrimae: Mr. John Langton's Pavan
Lachrimae: Mr. Nicholas Gryffith His Galiard
Lachrimae: Sir John Souch His Galiard
Lachrimae: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens
Lachrimae: Mr. Giles Hobies Galiard
Lachrimae: The King Of Denmark's Galiard
Lachrimae: Sir Henry Umpton's Funerall
Lachrimae: Mr. Henry Noell His Galiard
Lachrimae: The Earl Of Essex Galiard
Lachrimae: Mr. Bucton His Galiard
Lachrimae: Mr. George Whitehead His Almand
Lachrimae: Captain Digorie Piper His Galiard
Lachrimae: Mr. Thomas Collier His Galiard
Lachrimae: Mrs. Nichols Almand

Tracks:

Sacred Songs: Sorrow, Come!
Sacred Songs: I Shame At Mine Unworthiness
Sacred Songs: An Heart That's Broken And Contrite
Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
Psalms: Psalm 38: Put Me Not To Rebuke O Lord
Psalms: Psalm 130: Lord To Thee I Make My Moan
Psalms: Psalm 104: My Soul Praise The Lord
Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
Psalms: Psalm 134: Behold And Have Regard
A Prayer For The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty
Instrumental Music: Solus cum sola pavan
Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
Instrumental Music: Galliard
Instrumental Music: Pipers Pavan
Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
Instrumental Music: Lady Rich Galliard
Instrumental Music: Earl Of Essex Galliard
Instrumental Music: If My Complaints
Instrumental Music: Lachrimae Doolande
Instrumental Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home
Instrumental Music: My Lord Chamberlaine His Galliard
Instrumental Music: Comagain
Instrumental Music: Pavan Lachrymae
Instrumental Music: Sorrow Stay

Tracks:

Lute Music: Preludium
Lute Music: Lachrimae
Lute Music: Can She Excuse
Lute Music: Dr. Case's Pavan
Lute Music: Melancholy Galliard
Lute Music: Sir John Smith, His Almain
Lute Music: Fantasia
Lute Music: A Dream
Lute Music: Almain
Lute Music: The Queen's Galliard
Lute Music: Coranto
Lute Music: Resolution
Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux Galliard
Lute Music: Almain
Lute Music: Mr. Dowland's MIdnight
Lute Music: Fantasia
Lute Music: Loth To Depart
Lute Music: The Most Sacred Queen Elizabeth, Her Galliard
Lute Music: The Earl Of Essex, His Galliard
Lute Music: Pavan
Lute Music: John Dowland's Galliard
Lute Music: Aloe
Lute Music: The Lady Clifton's Spirit
Lute Music: What If A Day
Lute Music: Mr. Giles Hobie's Galliard
Lute Music: Come Away (Song arrangement)
Lute Music: Galliard
Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

Lute Music: Lachrimae (Basic Version)
Lute Music: Galliard To Lachrimae
Lute Music: [Jig]
Lute Music: Galliard On 'Wasingham'
Lute Music: Complaint (Ballad Setting)
Lute Music: Mignarda (Galliard)
Lute Music: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens (Pavan)
Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
Lute Music: A Fancy (Fantasia)
Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
Lute Music: Piper's Pavan
Lute Music: Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard
Lute Music: Lady Laiton's Almain
Lute Music: Dowland's Galliard
Lute Music: Dowland's First Galliard
Lute Music: Tarleton's Jig
Lute Music: Walsingham (ballad Setting)
Lute Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home (Ballad Setting)
Lute Music: Sir Henry Guilforde, His Almain
Lute Music: Pavan (Related To 'Lachrimae')
Lute Music: Mr. Langton's Galliard
Lute Music: Mrs. Clifton's Almain
Lute Music: Galliard
Lute Music: Lady Hunsdon's Puffe (Almain)
Lute Music: Galliard
Lute Music: Go From My Window (Ballad Setting)
Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

Lute Music: Pavana Johan Douland
Lute Music: Mrs. Brigide Fleetwood's Pavan (Solus sine sola)
Lute Music: La mia Barbara
Lute Music: Sir Henry Umpton's Funeral (Pavan)
Lute Music: Lachrimae
Lute Music: Farewell Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)
Lute Music: Farewell (On The 'In Nomine' Theme)
Lute Music: The King of Denmark's Galliard
Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux's Jig
Lute Music: Mrs. Nichol's Almain
Lute Music: Galliard
Lute Music: Lord Strang's March
Lute Music: Mrs. Winter's Jump
Lute Music: Can She Excuse (Galliard)
Lute Music: The Shoemaker's Wife, A Toy
Lute Music: Mrs. Norrish's Delight
Lute Music: Galliard
Lute Music: Mrs. White's Thing (Almain)
Lute Music: Mrs. White's Nothing
Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
Lute Music: Solus cum sola
Lute Music: The Lord Viscount Lisle, His Galliard
Lute Music: Orlando Sleepeth (Ballad Setting)
Lute Music: Robin (Ballad Setting)
Lute Music: Galliard (On A Galliard By Daniel Bacheler)
Lute Music: Forlorn Hope Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)

Tracks:

Lute Music: The Lady Russell's Pavan
Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
Lute Music: Sir John Langton's Pavan
Lute Music: Earl Of Derby, His Galliard
Lute Music: A Coy Toy
Lute Music: Fortune My Foe
Lute Music: [Almain]
Lute Music: Mr. Knight's Galliard
Lute Music: Sir John Souch His Galliard
Lute Music: Tarletone's Riserrectione
Lute Music: The Lady Rich, Her Galliard
Consort Music: Lachrimae Pavan
Consort Music: Can She Excuse Galliard
Consort Music: Captain Piper's Pavan And Galliard
Consort Music: The Frog Galliard
Consort Music: Round Battell Galliard
Consort Music: Fortune My Foe
Consort Music: Dowland's First Galliard
Consort Music: Katherine Darcie's Galliard
Consort Music: Tarleton's Jigge
Consort Music: Almain a 2
Consort Music: Mistress Nichols Almain a 2
Fullsack And Hildebrandt: Auserlesener Paduanen und Galliarden: Susanna Fair (Galliard)
Haussmann: Rest von polnischen und andern Tanzen: Mistress Nichols Alman a 5
Opusculum: Mr. John Langton Pavan And Galliard
Opusculum: La mia Barbara Pavan and Galliard
Opusculum: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae Pavan and Galliard

Tracks:

Consort Music: Mistress NIchols Almain
Consort Music: Volta a 4 ('Ioh. Douland')
Consort Music: Were Every Thought an Eye
Consort Music: Lady If You So Spite Me
Consort Music: Pavan a 4
A Musicall Banquet: I. My Heavy Sprite (Anthony Holborne)
A Musicall Banquet: II. Change Thy Mind Since She Doth Change (Richard Martin)
A Musicall Banquet: III. O Eyes, Leave Off Your Weeping (Robert Hales)
A Musicall Banquet: IV. Go, My Flock, Go Get You Hence (Anon.)
A Musicall Banquet: V. O Dear Life, When Shall It Be? (Anon.)
A Musicall Banquet: VI. To Plead My Faith (Daniel Bacheler)
A Musicall Banquet: VII. In A Grove Most Rich Of Shade (Guillaume Tessier)
A Musicall Banquet: VIII. Far From Triumphing Court
A Musicall Banquet: IX. Lady, If You So Spite Me
A Musicall Banquet: X. In Darkness Let Me Dwell
A Musicall Banquet: XI. Si le parler et le silence (Pierre Guedron)
A Musicall Banquet: XII. Ce penser qui sans fin tirannise ma vie (Pierre Guedron)
A Musicall Banquet: XIII. Vous que le Bonheur rappelle (Pierre Guedron)
A Musicall Banquet: XIV. Passava Amor su arco desarmado (Anon. Spanish)
A Musicall Banquet: XV. Sta notte mi sognava (Anon. Italian)
A Musicall Banquet: XVI. Vuestros ojos tienen d'Amor (Anon. Spanish)
A Musicall Banquet: XVII. Se di farmi morire (Domenico Maria Megli)
A Musicall Banquet: XVIII. Dovro dunque morire? (Giulio Caccini)
A Musicall Banquet: XIX. Amarilli mia bella (Giulio Caccini)
A Musicall Banquet: XX. O bella piu (Anon, Italian)

Customer Reviews:

The greatest songs ever?.......2007-07-26

I heard 'clear or cloudy', from this recording, on the radio recently and had to purchase it. It is strange but it is the sort of song that makes life prior to listening to it different from life after. I find it sad that so many people haven't heard it. There are also many other wonderful works in this collection. Given you get twelve well recorded CDs with top quality performances, this has to be one of the bargains of the age.

Please buy it.

A musical treasure-box.......2006-09-10

Both the music and this actual product are masterpieces. John Dowland's collected works here - covering 12 compact discs - exhibit the depth and power of this composer, a composer who many now regard as suffering from clinical depression. I doubt that the issue of the diagnosis of Dowland's depression can ever be settled, however, it is certainly obvious from his music, so completely on display here, that he was a man with very dark depths and corners in his mind. Dowland's various manifestations and "takes" on his own tune, "Flow my tears"/"Lachrimae" are here. This tune has haunted me ever since I first heard it when I was a child. It seems to sum up Dowland's feelings - at least Dowland seems to have thought so.

The First, Second, Third and Fourth Bookes of Songes, A Musicall Banquet, the keyboard transcriptions, all the lute music, consort music are here and virtually everything else written or supposedly written by John Dowland. Anthony Rooley and The Consort of Musicke perform this music with style and feeling throughout. This 12 CD set is something of a monument to the ensemble - I only wish they'd finished their collection of Monteverdi madrigals, which was equally good (La Venexiana are currently doing a magnificent job of recording all Monteverdi's books of madrigals for the GLOSSA label).

This is an expensive set, however, you will probably never need to buy another John Dowland CD again after buying and listening to this collection.

I bought this CD set on a mild Summer evening of 1998 and listened to it while sitting in my sun room - which a glorious orange sunset in progress, and a glass of wine. It brought back so many memories.

a beautiful journey into melancholy.......2001-06-15

I'm amazed at how many people tend to associate John Dowland's music with a tragic sense of drama. While no doubt this is art highly based on sadness, the "tragic" sense of it is more a legacy from the Romantic period. During the Renaissance, however, sadness was undestood as a very aesthetic way of approaching life. That is also the reason why Shakespeare's tragedies appear more sophisticated than his comedies.

Dowland, a contemporary of Shakespeare, discovered that meditating on a sad theme is, at the same time, a way of discovering a special beauty that we tend to avoid (maybe because of the "tragic" heritage of the Romantics). So, in the end, meditating on sadness is an uplifting experience! This box set is a journey into melancholy that includes songs, chamber music, pieces for lute, some rare sacred music and -as a highlight- Dowland's beautiful collection of seven pieces for viola which he called "Lachrimae" (Tears).

Let's Frolic Again
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I was frolicking, now I'm rollicking!

Let's Frolic Again
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings
Manufacturer: True North Canada
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Sometimes It Comes So Easy
Down By The Henry Moore
How Long
Something On My Mind
There's No One Like You After All
Old Slewfoot
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Down To The Well
Don't Blame Your Blues On Me
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Features guest appearances from Garth Hudson (the Band), Jimmy Weider and Malcolm Burn

Customer Reviews:

I was frolicking, now I'm rollicking!.......2007-07-03

Were your socks blown off by their album "Let's Frolic?" Just wait 'til you hear this one!

At the end of the song "Ole Slewfoot" you clearly hear someone in the recording studio say, "You wanna play this again just 'cause it's fun to play?" This simple question summarizes the whole CD. It's full of studio sessions, outtakes, and material that wasn't used on their previous album -- I wish that other artists' albums were as consistently good as this CD of "throwaway material."

If you're already a fan of BARK, you will instantly play this over and over again because it's that catchy and good! My favorite songs here are "Down by the Henry Moore," "Ole Slewfoot," and "Don't Blame Your Blues on Me." (If you're curious about the group in general, check out my review for "Let's Frolic.")

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The Best Band that you've never heard of!

Let's Frolic
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Release Date: 2006-09-25

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Silver Dreams
House Of Soul
Let's Frolic
Loving Cup
I Give It Up Everyday
Crown Of Thorns
Heaven For a Lonely Man
That's What I Like
The Fool Who Can't Forget
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The Best Band that you've never heard of!.......2007-01-09

This group is SO good! Their music has a variety of the usual influences: rock, country, and folk. Their songwriting is excellent; they have great harmonies, intelligent lyrics, good voices (all take turns with lead and harmony vocals,) and all three members make excellent contributions to the group. Basically, in their native Canada, this is a supergroup! All three of these guys have great solo careers, but still make time to record with the band, too.

I know that since this CD is an import, you can't listen to clips of this on Amazon. However, you should be able to listen to clips of their CDs "Bark" and "Kings of Love" here. ("BARK" is an excellent introduction and "Kings of Love" is another great one,) but you may just have to take my word on them.

If you like John Hiatt, Neil Young, and Willie Nelson then you will FALL IN LOVE with this album!!!!

Waiting for a Miracle (Singles 1970-1987)

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His 19th Album
"Accidentally" heard
Great artist
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Waiting for a Miracle (Singles 1970-1987)
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Tropic Moon
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Waiting For A Miracle
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Reissue of the highly acclaimed Canadian singer/songwriter's 1987 'best of' featuring 33 of his finest up tothat point, including 'If I Had A Rocket Launcher', 'Call ItDemocracy', 'Waiting For A Miracle' & 11 bonus tracks,'Musical Friends', 'Free To Be', 'I'm Gonna Fly Someday','Vagabondage', 'Wanna Go Walking', 'Tropic Moon', 'CandyMan's Gone', 'Making Contact', 'See How I Miss You', 'Up OnThis Hillside' & 'Feet Fall On The Road'. Double jewel case.1998 True North Records release.

Customer Reviews:

His 19th Album.......2004-12-17

126.5 minutes with all the extras)

Now if you ask me, and a lot of devotees of compilation music anthology type deals do on a semi-regular basis, then this here monster collection of Bruce Cockburn works is the best to date... the best compilation, that is.

Before you commence to thinking that the profit hungry marketers have done it to us again and just thrown in a bunch of cuts we already purchased plus a couple of new tracks to make us pay for the entire package of songs and, thus, milk us for sales of songs we already purchased... I got news for you. There are indeed two songs that were new to this here CD when it come out, "Waiting for a Miracle" and "Stolen Land." However, there are a few more songs that are slightly different than other versions and worth taking a listen to. For example, the version of "Mama Just Wants to Barrelhouse All Night Long" on this CD is taken from the film 'Rumours of Glory' and ain't like any you ever heard before. From that same film they took the song "Rumours of Glory" and present it here on this CD. "Fascist Architecture" and "The Trouble with Normal" are versions that were, at the time, previously unreleased and somewhat different than other versions.

There are eleven tracks more on the Canadian version, ain't none of them rare or unknown for the Bruce Cockburn aficionado, but if you're going to spend the money and you want better value for dollar... then I'd pony up and fork over enough for the Canadian version. On the other hand, if you're Canadian, since the loonie don't really buy much seeing as how it is so weak, you might have to fork over even more if you want this (or any other ) CD. We folk in Chesterfield County call the Canadian loonie the "Northern Peso."

This here CD is a good way to jump in and get to know the music real quick if you never heard Bruce before. If you got six or seven albums already and are looking to buy more... I wouldn't start here unless you take careful stock of the songs on offer and make sure the majority of them are new to you. Otherwise, buy a different album that will expose you to a total collection of cuts you ain't never heard before. For all you folk out there who absolutely must have everything Bruce Cockburn has ever released, then make an effort to get this one. I write that because the cuts taken from the film soundtrack are nice deviations from what we all grew to love on the original albums and you will sleep better knowing you have another hole in your collection plugged up.

"Accidentally" heard.......2001-09-18

I am a native of Zambia in Central Africa. In 1992 as I drove going to visit my girl friend in a little town called Ndola I witnessed a terrible accident involving the then deputy minister of health (who is now the minister of finance). After helping the victims I remained on the accident scene to collect all that belonged to the minister. I picked his laptop, tapes etc among others. One of the cassettes was for Bruce Cockburn. I had never heard Bruce before and out of curiosity I decided to play the tape in my car. I really enjoyed it and since then I have become a Bruce fan. Bruce is a must for anyone who loves the accoustic guitar. I returned what I had gathered from the car to the minister and when I look back I tell myself I accidentally bumped into Bruce Cockburn for sure.

Great artist.......2001-01-08

A great introduction to a truly excellent artist. Bruce is for me the canadian Bob Dylan (for the lyrics) and Lou Reed (for the music). This Double-CD is a very good and very large overview of his work, with good sound quality. Vocals and music are fine, sometimes a bit depressing, sometimes uplifting. Its mostly for the lyrics you listen to him, which make you think. Also his good vocals and very good band playing adds to a great listen. So if you like songs, where the message is the biggest part of it, this artist is for you.

Terrific Overview of the First Half of Cockburn's Career.......2000-12-15

Canada's Bruce Cockburn has been recording for thirty years now. This 1987 2-CD compilation samples every album from Cockburn's self-titled debut in 1970 through 1985's World of Wonders, plus two previously unavailable songs recorded specifically for this set--"Stolen Land" and "Waiting for a Miracle." Although Cockburn flirted with Top 40 success with "Wondering Where the Lions Are" in 1980--it reached No. 21--Cockburn has unfortunately remained essentially a cult figure in the United States.

I bought this on vinyl when it first came out just to get the two new songs. When I began converting to CDs a few years ago, I got this collection because it had eleven more tracks than the vinyl edition. If you're familiar with Cockburn only since 1984's Stealing Fire (which garnered some MTV play with "If I Had a Rocket Launcher"), this is a cost-effective way to catch up on the first half of this eclectic singer-songwriter's career. Cockburn is a masterful guitar player (both acoustic and electric) and a prolific songwriter (he wrote all of the songs here) utitilizing a variety of music styles often with overtly political lyrics--especially on his later work. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

truely a miracle.......2000-07-05

Anyone who is interested in the Canadian legend MUST own this anthology. Its a wonderful history of the artist from the classic early folk ballads, to more rockin' songs from one who can hold his own against anyone. It is good place to start, and a great cd for any collection. I highly recommend it!

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once in a while, a perfect album appears
Beautiful, sensitive, intelligent
Every Song a Love Song
Sarah McClachlan Fans Come and Enjoy
solid potential

True North
Fisher
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000050HZJ
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

Hello It's Me
Any Way
Never Say Never
The Life
True North
Miseryland
Had To
I Will Love You
Breakable
Human
Simi California
Mary
Six Hundred Sixty Six

Amazon.com's Best of 2000

Sliding in alongside her rock sisters Tori Amos and Aimee Mann, Kathy Fisher's edgy, sadly beautiful vocals and alt-rock prowess lay the foundation for True North, her major-label debut. --Michael Wells

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once in a while, a perfect album appears.......2007-05-31

I came to Fisher the band the way many people did, loving the Toyota commercial and finding them on the web. At a guess though I do love Tori Amos, I'm not a "typical" Fisher fan, being of the 60's folk era and raised on the clear voices of Baez and Collins and the stories of Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Still, nothing quite prepared me for the terrific insights of Miseryland and the honesty of Human, and that haunting beautiful voice. This record was put together wonderfully, and should be listened to as a suite! Some of the songs need repeated listening. Oh, it is so good to find great lyrics and sweetness and honesty again. Oh, please reissue this as a CD, I'd love to give it to all my friends!!!!

Beautiful, sensitive, intelligent.......2007-03-08

The high harmonies & dark melody on "Never Say Never" actually put me in flight the first time I heard it. I've played selections from this cd for several friends & it has always received glowing, passionate queries, "What is this so I can go buy it??"

"Breakable" is revelational. What a completely different perspective, but so true.

While there are divas with more training or fancier voices, Fisher is extremely fulfilling because her songwriting is deep, melodic, intelligent, & perfectly suited for her voice. This was a very, very satisfying CD & I highly recommend it to you connoiseurs who know the difference between original recordings & a POS mp3.

Every Song a Love Song.......2007-03-04

Many will come to find this CD, as I did, because of the song "I Will Love You," a gorgeous and moving ballad that can break your heart every time you hear it. There is no question that this is a beautiful song, and I still love hearing it again here, but the real treat of 'True North' is the wide variety of good music on it.

The common thread through each song is Kathy Fisher's voice: sultry, powerful, and always striking just the right tone for the music. Comparisons to Sarah McLachlan or Poe or Lori Carson spring to mind almost immediately, but all these comparisons fail because ultimately, Fisher's voice is a unique addition to the world of female vocalists. It is a rare beauty that can swing from soft to sensuous to strident in moments.

The songs themselves are as unique as the voice. Showcasing heartfelt and honest lyrics ("It's all right if you fall, you are human after all, but it hurts when you land on my life.") with strong musical accompaniment (sometimes a full band, sometimes just a piano), each song is its own a story, and each one merits multiple hearings.

There is an honesty on 'True North', not just in the lyrics but in how they are sung, in how the songs express themselves as a whole. Simply put: a beautiful voice and great music. It doesn't get much better than this!

Sarah McClachlan Fans Come and Enjoy.......2006-06-08

OK, so Fisher isn't exactly like Sarah, but as a big fan of hers and someone who always has to wait such a long time for good music, finding Fisher was a godsend and has filled my CD player for months. I actually picked up this CD (and a Beth Orton one) thanks to a friend of mine who said I would love the mixture of lilting piano melodies and a deep beautiful voice. The first song, 'Hello, It's Me,' starts the album off with an emphatic bang, as FIsher welcomes us to her musical world and talents. I love this album. It's pretty steady all the way through so you can listen to it over and over again.

solid potential .......2005-03-15

This singer's voice is very recognizable because she's done a number of jingles for for commercials. It's a very sultry and deeper voice. She could have a career as a torch singer if she wanted to, but I don't think that she does. As a group they shift in a more adult contemporary direction, than idiosyncratic singer/songwriter and that kind of fits. The music is still compelling and entertaining I'm just not sure that this is the exact type of music they should be making. It just doesn't sound completely natural, but it's still good. That built a name for themselves on the online download music site trend. Now that it's over they're still releasing albums, but not for a major label. If they roll through town check them out, they are bound to be a strong live band because of her voice alone.

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Award Winning Movie Themes: The 50's

Manufacturer: Michelle Records
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The High & The Mighty
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ASIN: B0000011JK
Release Date: 1994-11-28

Tracks:

The Third Man Theme (Harry Lime's Theme)
The Big Country
Song From Moulin Rouge
Unchained Melody
Terry's Theme (Eternally)
April Love
The High and The Mighty
Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)
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Around The World
True Love
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
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Continues to be a great cd
The Good, The Bad, The Twila....
Powerful
Twila Paris - "True North"
She never fails to pull it off!

True North
Twila Paris
Manufacturer: Sparrow
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ASIN: B00001IVLC
Release Date: 1999-09-21

Tracks:

Run To You
True North
No Confidence
Delight My Heart
Wisdom
I Choose Grace
Could You Believe
Daughter Of Grace
Once In A Life
Wondering Out Loud
When You Speak To Me

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As both a multiple-award-winning artist of Christian pop music and composer of modern hymns, Twila Paris walks in grace, surrounding her audience with light and abundant joy. With True North, her first adult contemporary recording in a handful of years, Paris continues this journey of servitude. Produced by Charlie Peacock, this collection of songs thoroughly integrates scriptural tenets, modern musical phrasing, sparkling band arrangements, and Paris's clear-water vocals. Never showy or overly admonishing, these pleasant litanies steer a course of clarity and thematic artistry toward the presence of God within everyday experiences, worship, and spiritual growth. Violins dance, cellos and Hammond organ add texture, piano and acoustic guitar chords circle warmly round layered harmonies and understated melody. Elegant and simple in its wisdom, True North benevolently beckons the listener home. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Continues to be a great cd.......2007-05-03

I got this cd years ago and some of the songs on it are still on my favorites list. The title cut "True North" is about how we have lost our way in this world, but Jesus is the one we can find our bearings through by orienting our life around him. It's a powerful song that still ministers to my spirit.

Twila has a purity and humility about her music that is rare, inspiring and worth depositing into your spirit. It's not just good music, it ministers to your inner being.

I recommend this cd without reservation.

As a Pastor, sometimes I will listen to this cd in my pastoral study as part of my worship time in preparation for a sermon. This cd is that good.

I've been blessed by this cd for many years now. I still recommend it!

The Good, The Bad, The Twila...........2005-12-23

The problem with all Twila Paris recordings are the same. The good songs are VERY good - and the not-so-good songs are VERY bad. Unfortunately, this CD has a mix of both.

The title song, "True North," is an excellent metaphor with a moving message. "Delight My Heart" might get some pans as waffling in the Calvinist-Arminian debate, but I like the song. Perhaps the best on the CD is the reflective sinner's prayer, "Could You Believe," a song pointing out that we Christians distort the true image of God before unbelievers - and maybe if we reflected God better, more people would believe in Him as opposed to our own caricature.

An honest effort. I call it 3.5 stars for some of the buzz tunes like "Run To You," something hardly in the usual Twila worshipi category. Good songs are great; poor songs are poor. But try it and let me know what you think.

Powerful.......2005-07-02

Unlike some reviewers, I am squarely in this camp: Twila, anytime you want to work with Charlie Peacock is just fine with me! The "rock/pop" feel, to use a rather simplistic term, certainly comes from Peacock but is not popular in a negative sense (like cookie cutter songs). Peacock and Scott Dente surely leave their mark on this album but somehow make it all the more powerfully Twila's. For me, this is Christian music at its best. The synergy of Twila's gifts as a songwriter and vocalist along with Charlie's gifts of production and arrangement is just wonderful. Oh, and even better is the way they together manage to let the songs speak with emotional force and compliment each other to make an album. Now, however much I enjoy Peacock's influence--in this album and CRY FOR THE DESERT--I realize that others do not (notice the balance in the poll of favorite albums on her website). So I will just say my part: thank you both, and all those who helped, for this powerful album.

Twila Paris - "True North".......2002-08-18

This highly talented songwriter/singer is one of my all time favourite female artists. This is a particularly beautiful CD and I recommend it for any true enthusiast of Christian music. She has a wonderful, soothing voice and her choice of songs on this album is amazing!!

She never fails to pull it off!.......2001-07-20

Twila has been my favorite artist for 12 years. I was so busy when this CD came out, that it is the first one in 10 years that I have not purchased with a few days of its release. I got this CD when it was three weeks old, and played it to death.

Simply put, she holds firm to her convictions of who Jesus is and what He has done, but presents her beliefs in an easily accesible form. The driving passionate feel of Wisdom, the joyous pump of Delight My Heart, and the subtle depth of the title cut make this a great addition to her list of projects. It will be a welcomed addition to your collection of Christian Music. This faithful friend vulnerably presents herself and her life once more as a daughter of grace.

Big Eye Little Eye
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Great relatively unknown (in U.S.) band

A Little Something Lost Between Stage Performance And This Recording

Big Eye Little Eye
Golden Dogs
Manufacturer: True North Canada
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GUK34W
Release Date: 2006-08-28

Tracks:

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Construction Worker
Saints at the Gates
Runouttaluck
Painting Ape
Strong
Theresa
Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five
Life on the Line
Force of Nature
Wheel of Fortune

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Great relatively unknown (in U.S.) band.......2007-06-01

The first song I downloaded from eMusic was Saints at the Gates and I was really happy with it, it was very upbeat and likable. Then, for no real reason, I downloaded the album and with the exception of "Theresa," I enjoy it tremendously. I think that maybe because it is reminiscent of 80's stuff I am more comfortable with it and feel like I know it right off the bat.

Notable songs: Construction Worker, Runouttaluck, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five, Saints at the Gates

A Little Something Lost Between Stage Performance And This Recording.......2006-08-30

The Golden Dogs second full-length album, Big Eye Little Eye, was released by True North Records today. After seeing them live for the first time when they opened for Cracker last month, I was looking forward to listening to this CD. On stage, I liked almost all of their songs instantly and they are just amazing to watch, but there seems to be a little something lost between the stage performance and this recording. The result is that a few of the tracks end up not being as ear-catching as I expected. But don't stop reading yet because there are a few exceptionally sweet spots spread throughout this album that make it worth returning to for many more listens.

The Golden Dogs have an overall sound like some other current Canadian bands and so, although they may not want to hear this, they share some similarities with both The Arcade Fire and Sloan. And although they may not list Super Furry Animals as one of their influences, Dave Azzolini's vocal style reminds me a little of Gruff Rhys. Mix all of that with a small dose of early Police, and you have the unique style of the Dogs.

Many of the tracks on the CD have a lo-fi sound that I wasn't expecting. Lo-fi recordings work well for bands like Neutral Milk Hotel, but after hearing The Golden Dogs live I think this recording would have benefited from a little more fidelity. The album starts out with a two-star effort called Dynamo that contains a repetitive guitar-riff and a fairly bland vocal melody. But I'm focusing on the wrong thing here; there is no point talking about the few songs that are not noteworthy because more than half of the tracks are really good alternative pop/rock songs that grew on me quickly.

The second track on the CD, Never Meant Any Harm, starts of with a bit of 80's pop synth which is not something that I would normally enjoy. But the vocals and guitar are nicely done and the song builds up over the three minutes to a point that I'm drawn in. I'm able to get past my fear of the 80's sound because there's enough depth later in the song to keep me more than satisfied. Another really strong track on the album is appropriately named Strong. I love the reserved beginning, the amazing play between Azzolini's lead vocals and Jessica Grassia's backing vocals, as well as the final 60 seconds that is filled with a driving beat and wah-pedal guitar. The last song that needs to be singled out and praised is a cover of a song by Paul McCartney and Wings called 1985 that obviously has a strong 1970's rock feel to it with loads of interesting changes, classic guitar solos, and a keyboard part that will have you hooked in under a minute. All three of these songs, including the cover, have formidable commercial promise. Other great efforts are Runouttaluck, Life On The Line, and Force of Nature.

The more I listen to this album, the more I get addicted to Azzolini's guitar and Grassia's vocals. The other band members fill in the music well, and I don't want to downplay their importance, but it is the strength of Azzolini and Gassia working together that is the real allure. I could see a connection between them on stage, and I can hear it on this album. I've added all tracks from this CD to my permanent iTunes collection and put 7 of the songs into my current playlists. When I listen to these songs, what I really want to do is get out and see The Golden Dogs live again. My recommendation is to first buy the CD to hear their songs, then get yourself out to one of their shows. Check The Golden Dogs Gig Page for details on where you can catch them live. Maybe I'll see you there.

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The best band that you have never heard!!
Cool roots-rock, country and blues from Canada
Album of the year 2003

Bark
Blackie & the Rodeo Kings
Manufacturer: True North
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ASIN: B00009VGKL
Release Date: 2003-07-07

Tracks:

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If I Catch You Cryin'
Water Or Gasoline
Stoned
Lock All The Doors
Had Enough Of You Today
Born To Be A Traveler
Jackie Washington
Heaven Knows Your Name
Song On The Radio
You're So Easy To Love
Willie's Diamond Joe
Tie Me At The Crossroads
House Of Sin

Album Description

First U. S. Release! BARK marks the highly anticipated U.S. debut of the Juno Award-winning Canadian group Blackie & the Rodeo Kings. Stephen Fearing, Colin Linden and Tom Wilson formed the band as a tribute to the much respected but little known Willie P. Bennett in late 1995. In 1996 their debut album High or Hurtin' was released to critical acclaim in Canada. All three continued their successful solo careers garnering numerous individual awards and nominations. The chemistry which first brought the trio together drew them back in 1999, resulting in the Juno Award-winning double album Kings of Love. The album's unique fusion of rock, roots, folk, blues and country influences established the band as favorites of both music fans and critics alike. Their newest effort finds the trio maturing musically, featuring some of the best material that these three talented songwriters have ever put to disc. Recorded in the winter of 2003, BARK captures the raw energy of the band, from the honky tonk twang of "Swinging from the Chains of Love," to the world weariness of "Stoned," to the unabashed and infectious rock 'n' roll of "Had Enough of You Today." BARK features 12 original songs, as well as covers of Willie P. Bennett's "Willie's Diamond Joe" and Bruce Cockburn's "Tie Me at the Crossroads." Featured musicians include Richard Bell (the Band), Gary Craig (Anne Murray, Jann Arden) and John Dymond (Bruce Cockburn, Natalie MacMaster). BARK mixes the many strengths of these talented artists to forge a uniquely entertaining and powerful record.

Album Description

2003 release for Canadian recording act & winners of the 2000 Juno Award for Best Roots & Traditional Group Album. 14 tracks. True North.

Customer Reviews:

The best band that you have never heard!!.......2004-06-05

Blackie & The Rodeo Kings may very well be the most under rated
band in the world. They certainly are the most under rated band in the Americana genre. Even though all three members are stars in their own right in their native Canada, there is most definitely no clash of egos from this group of Canucks. To the contrary, there is an undeniable chemistry and kinship among them that, in my opinion, makes them one of the mot talented trios of all time (I can attest to that having the opportunity

to recently meet them, and see them in concert, great guys).
In addition, their group of backing musicians including, Gary Craig, & Richard Bell, are superb. Their most recent effort,
Bark is a tasty mix of rockabilly, blues, country, & roots rock.
Their previous effort, Kings of Love, is more of the same. If you are fan of The Band, John Hiatt, Whiskeytown (before Ryan's ego exploded), etc., be sure to check these guys out.

Cool roots-rock, country and blues from Canada.......2004-04-23

Well, here's a puzzle: if it's Canadian, is it still Americana? Far North Americana, maybe? Sub-Arcticana? Anyway, this disc opens with "Swinging From The Chains Of Love," a tasty, upbeat country-billy tune, then it zips into more chunky-sounding roots-rockish territory, with a bouncy, agile slide guitar at the heart of the mix, bringing to mind old stuff by David Lindley and Ry Cooder. Mostly this is pretty darn catchy, although they do slip into some sluggish tropes, as with the forced profundity of "Heaven Knows Your Name," "Willie's Diamond Joe," and a couple of other tunes. If you like these guys, also try checking out solo albums by singer-guitarist Colin Linden.

Album of the year 2003.......2004-01-03

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings was CKUA's number one album of the year for 2003 and it was my number one album too. This roots rock endeavor for Steven Fearing, Colin Linden and Tom Wilson has a great full sound for a mere three piece band. But if you are lucky enough to hear them do the same songs unplugged, the music stands up beautifully without all the effects and thunder.

The lyrics are wicked and insightful. "I got a feeling stinging like a new tatoo black across my mind" -- (from Water Or Gasoline by Blackie and the Rodeo Kings). Moods range from rockabilly to ballads to psychadelic rock. BARK is gonna jump up and bite you.

Tracks:

49 Tons
Lean On Your Peers
Tombstone
Nickels And Dimes
Boots Of Leather
Patience Of A Working Man
You Don't Have To Play The Horses
Vigil
Kings Of Love
Summer Dreams Winter Sleep
Queen With A Broken Crown

Tracks:

Red Dress
Calling On The Angels
Vale Of Tears
The Lucky Ones
Remedy
As Lonely As You
Don't Want To Know
King Of Love
Andrew's Waltz
If You Have To Choose
Paleface
Skybound Station

Customer Reviews:

Kickin'.......2003-03-12

This is a double CD of kickin' music by three guys who LOVE to sing and play. Colin, Tom, and Stephen assembled their favorite songs (How could they choose?!), and then give it their all so that these tunes will become your favorites too. This is the 2001 JUNO-award winning CD. Hey, 31 million Candians already know these guys are great. How about you?

Totally Biased but anyway..........2002-03-06

I first met Tom Wilson in the mid-80's when he was a member of the Florida Razors, and I was a simple bartender at the Gown & Gavel in Hamilton, ON. We've both gone on to bigger/better things. In Tom's case, this collaboration with Colin Linden and Stephen Fearing has a big, beautiful, varied sound. If you love good rock'n'roll, buy this record. Such a warm collection of music, it reminds me of old dear friends past and present.

Album of 1999!!.......1999-08-14

I first heard Blackie and the Rodeo Kings when I picked up their "High or Hurtin'" CD in a shop in Jasper while on holiday from Scotland. I thought it was great. This one is even better! From the opener "49 Tons" till the last track on the second CD there's not a weak track. Boredom never gets a look-in. All styles are here from the Hank Marvin/Ventures/Dick Dale sounding "Summer Dreams Winter Sleep" thru the Band-like "Tombstone" . Willie P. Bennetts brilliant compositions "Red Dress" and "The Lucky Ones" are however for me the highlights but it's the type of recording that grows on hearing - one that is timeless in feel and quality. Buy it NOW!!

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