appreciation

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Carefully crafted pop rock.

appreciation

appreciation,Melodine,Would Work,Carefully crafted Pop/Rock. "Quality" top 40 in the spirit of Radiohead "The Bends", Neil Finn, and Tom Petty.

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Average customer rating: This is a MUST for anyone who enjoys classical music ... PDQ Bach -- The Spike Jones of Classical Music Recaptured (Twisted) Youth I store it in the CD changer in my car. New Horizons in Music Appreciation Indeed...

The Wurst of P.D.Q. Bach Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bach, P.D.Q. | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: 1712 Overture & Other Musical Assaults P.D.Q. Bach in Houston - We Have a Problem! P.D.Q. Bach - Abduction of Figaro / Peter Schickele, Minnesota Opera Oedipus Tex & Other Choral Calamities P.D.Q. Bach on the Air ASIN: B000000EDR Release Date: 1993-12-03

Tracks:

1. Allegro/Tema Con Variazione/Menuetto Con Panna E Zucchero
2. Aria/Recitative/Ground/Recitative/Aria
3. New Horizons In Music Appreciation Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
4. Larghissimo-Allegro Boffo/Menuetto Con Brio Ma Senza Trio/Adagio Saccharino/Yehudi Menuetto/Presto Hey Nonny Nonnio
5. What's My Melodic Line?
6. Madrigal, 'My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth'

Tracks:

1. IV Andante-Allegro
2. I. Introduction/II. Overture/III. Recitative And Aria, 'Now Is the Season'/IV. Trio, I'm Sure I'd Be'/V. Opera Whiz/VI. Synopsis Of Plot/VII. Finale Of Opera
3. Fugue In C Minor (Fuga Vulgaris) For Calliope Four Hands
4. Oratorio, 'The Seasonings', S. 1/2 Tsp.

Customer Reviews:

This is a MUST for anyone who enjoys classical music ... .......2006-06-07

...BUT not if you take it SO seriously that you have lost your sense of humor.

Peter Schickele (with whom I am occasionally confused - we apparently look alike!) - has got to be one of my all-time favorite composers. When I was in graduate school, I took considerable abuse from my fellow music lovers for actually having MORE albums by P.D.Q Bach than by J. S. Bach (though I think it was barely a one-point margin, really...)

But the "New Horizons in Music Appreciation" approach to Beethoven's 5th symphony is not only a musical analysis of the piece as it is being played, but a slam on the constant "blah-blah-blah" that one hears during ANY sports event.

"My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth" has got to be my all-time favorite spoof of the overly pompous "art song" oratorio. I've encouraged one of my colleagues (who directs the college chorale where I teach) to include it in a program, to no avail. One of these days, I'll put my money where my mouth is - and buy sheet music for the entire chorale.

This is one of only two albums that I have in (a) vinyl, (b) tape, and (c) CD format. That should be some indication of how very, very special I believe this to be. [The other, for those who are interested, is Joan Baez' "Diamonds and Rust."]

This has been around for years, and there's a good reason. Schickele is not only funny when he wants to be, but a supremely accomplished composer and musician, with dozens and dozens of serious musical scores to his credit as well.

PDQ Bach -- The Spike Jones of Classical Music.......2006-03-16

For the classical music lover, this is an amazing spoof. For those who do not know classical music well, this is still highly entertaining.

Recaptured (Twisted) Youth.......2003-03-31

My friend and I saw the good Prof. Schickele here in Pasadena last night (March 29th-- AND the conductor of the Pasadena Symphony is Jorge Meister!)-- and the last number on the program was the WONDERFUL "The Seasonings"-- I had a very hard time even after all these years of first hearing this on a REAL record of not singing along with every little tune!!! This piece last night, being sung by singers whom I do not doubt were not even born when I first heard a recording of it, were as good as the ones I remember from my decadent youth on the original recording. Buy this C.D. if only for this piece!

I store it in the CD changer in my car........2002-10-06

My favorite single line of music from this is from "The Unbegun Symphony". Who would think to combine "You are my sunshine", a
tune I have always thought of as sappy sweet, played on violins,
with a background of horns, (I don't know what piece, but it
makes me thing of something noble and civilized) making it a
definitive statement of a benevolent sense of life.
PDQ Bach's other works are delighfully absurd, as are Peter
Schickele's commentaries. (Well I have a new set of friends now)

New Horizons in Music Appreciation Indeed..........2002-08-08

It was while sitting in Music Appreciation in college that I was first introduced to the work of P.D.Q. Bach, specifically the track "New Horizons in Music Appreciation: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony," in which Professor Peter Schickele and Robert Dennis serve as the announcers for a spirited game involving the first movement of that particular work. Not only was it funny ("He's playing a cadenza! He's out of his mind! He thinks its an oboe concerto!") it was also more informative than the professor ("I get the feeling we are going to hear a lot of that four note motif, Bob").

One of the things about P.D.Q. Bach is that the more I learned about classical music the funnier I found it. Yes, I have enough memories of my mother insisting on playing the Texaco Opera quiz throughout the house on a Saturday afternoon to appreciate why "What's my Melodic Line?" and its exploration of the mysteries of the Baroque is funny, but it was not until I saw "Amadeus" and listened to "The Marriage of Figaro" that I understood why the recitatias in the Cantata "Iphigenia in Brooklyn" were hysterical (I was tempted to share this story of Iphigenia with my Classical Mythology class, but given their tentativeness to explore Euripides I did not think it wise to have them get neck deep in Schickele). Then again, the Madrigal "My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth" really needs no explanation, so there is something for everybody here, no matter what you level of understanding of classical music.

In discussing the works of P.D.Q. Bach with others it becomes clear that you can no more put together an idea collection of his "best" work than you can for lesser composers like Mozart or Beethoven. But you are certainly going to find a few old favorites and maybe one or two pieces that you have hitherto managed to avoid.

Now, if we can only get a University of Southern North Dakota at Hoople t-shirt...

Average customer rating: Great Album

Appreciation Night Bound Stems Manufacturer: Flameshovel ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Logic of Building the Body Plan Yellow House Carnavas We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank Be He Me ASIN: B000HIP3Z2 Release Date: 2006-09-19

Tracks:

1. Appreciation Night
2. Andover
3. Western Biographic
4. Wake UP, Ma And Pa Are Gone
5. At What Point Did You Stop Believing?
6. Pulling On Pigtails
7. Excellent News, Colonel
8. This Is Grand
9. Fire, Burglary, Flood
10. Risking Life And Limb For The Coupon
11. Book Of The Baby Names
12. Refuse The Refuse
13. Walter Waters Addresses The Bonus Army
14. Rented A Tent (A Tent, A Tent)
15. 55 Cross St.

Customer Reviews:

Great Album.......2006-09-21

One of the best albums in my collection. Got my paws on it early and absolutely love it. If you like arcade fire, pick up appreciation night instead of waiting for arcade fire's new album.

Average customer rating: Interesting and Effective Positively Refreshing! Positively empowering! An Inspiration to all! Out of this WORLD!! Not just for Teachers

From Burned Out to Fired Up: Affirmations for Educators Carrie A. Chapman Manufacturer: Sibling Rivalry Publishing Co. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Instructional | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B0007LDJDC Release Date: 2005-01-17

Tracks:

1. Expectations: Self, Students, Staff
2. Collaboration in the Educational Setting
3. Positive Energy
4. Visualization

Product Description

Designed with the busy schedules of teachers in mind, this powerful spoken word CD is 28 minutes of straight-forward, life changing affirmations over beautifully uplifting music. How do you use the CD? It should be listened to every workday, as part of a routine, most likely while the listener does other things. It can be used as you get dressed, as you drive to work, or listened to in your classroom before students arrive. It does not take away time from your day, but enrich the time you would normally spend on other things. I (Carrie A. Chapman) am still a classroom teacher and am enjoying my work more every day thanks to the creation of this CD. I hope you will find it equally inspirational for yourself, or the lucky individual for whom you are purchasing it.

Customer Reviews:

Interesting and Effective.......2005-08-12

I first heard about this product on a teacher chatboard. While I was initially skeptical, but I listened to the audio samples and decided to give it a try. I teach at a year round school, and even with track breaks, need inspiration to get through the summer months. I have had it for a few months and really feel a difference in my outlook throughout the day. One funny (but good) thing: there is an affirmation about staying organized, and it must have gone straight to my subconscious because my typically messy desk and work spaces have become much cleaner! I am so thankful and suprised for this added benefit!

Positively Refreshing!.......2005-01-28

I think this CD is a great idea! I am a parent who has noticed several teachers looking drained and overworked. I bought this CD to give to the teachers of my children. I feel better sending my children to school knowing they are being taught by teachers who are positive and refreshed. This CD isn't just a gift for the teacher, but a gift for the whole class!

Positively empowering!.......2005-01-28

This is a great Cd to listen to on the way to work. It is relaxing and sets up such a positive start to the busy day. I am not a teacher but it empowers me to get on with what I love to do and gives meaning to feeling positive about life. I am giving this Cd to teachers that I work with in hopes that they will remain happy and feel good about what they do when there is so much stress in their day. Thank you Miss Chapman!

An Inspiration to all!.......2005-01-27

What an inspiring idea! This is great CD for everyone , not just for teachers. The thoughts portrayed on the CD are uplifting, energizing, and yes are definately Fired up! As a teacher myself, it reminds me of why I do what I am doing! We all need a wake up call at some point, and this will do the trick! The music adds a wonderful, soothing touch!

Out of this WORLD!! Not just for Teachers.......2005-01-26

What a wonderful idea this was! Not only teachers can use this. We all, who work in the public in some sort, need these affirmations daily. What an excellent way to begin your day, get yourself ready for all that is ahead. I can't wait to see what Miss Chapman does next, INCREDIBLE. I plan to give this as a gift to ALL my teacher and would be teacher friends.

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Sweet Appreciation: Rusty Magee Live at the West Bank Cafe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00009XEKY Release Date: 2002-08-15

Tracks:

1. Opening Remarks - Steve Olsen
2. Lewis and The Guilty Philosopher
3. Lewis and The Czar of Rock and Roll
4. Pain - Mary Testa
5. I Can't Recall - Mary Testa
6. The Green Heart - Rebecca Luker
7. Coming Apart - Rebecca Luker
8. New York Romance - Alison Frasier
9. Lewis and New York Romance
10. Winter Journey - Mary Testa with Rebecca Luker, Alison Frasier
11. Thanks In Old Age - Rebecca Luker with Mary Testa and Alison Frasier
12. Ladies and Gentlemen, Rusty Magee
13. Could I Go Over to the Piano?
14. The Prime Directive
15. He's Kinda Cute Bald
16. No-Reason-at-All-to-Sing-the-Blues Blues
17. The Music Of Our Youth
18. In The Realm of Rusty Magee

Album Description

A live CD of the event, featuring tributes and humor from Lewis Black along with Rebecca Luker, Mary Testa and Alison Fraser singing Rusty's songs; and mostly, Rusty's spontaneous wit and genius! All proceeds from this recording will be donated to create a grant in Rusty's memory.

Average customer rating: Hours of Strange and Wonderful Enjoyment PDQ Bach lifts the standard of musical humor Essential for any classical fan with a sense of humor calamity in high C Totally corny and totally classic!

The Dreaded P.D.Q. Bach Manufacturer: Vanguard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bach, P.D.Q. | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schickele | Schickele, Peter | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sinfonia Concertante | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy & Spoken Word | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: P.D. Q. Bach: A Little Nightmare Music P.D.Q. Bach in Houston - We Have a Problem! 1712 Overture & Other Musical Assaults The Wurst of P.D.Q. Bach Portrait of P.D.Q. Bach ASIN: B000000EDK Release Date: 1996-08-27

Tracks:

1. In the Vanguard Vault, Part 1
2. Introduction
3. Allegro
4. Tema con variazione
5. Menuetto con Panna e Zucchero
6. Introduction
7. Aria
8. Recitative
9. Ground
10. Recitative
11. Aria
12. Introduction
13. Allegro
14. Adagio
15. Allegro
16. Introduction
17. Sehr unruhig mit schmalz
18. Andante senza moto
19. Presto nicht schleppend
20. Introduction
21. Chorus: "Tarragon of virtue is full"
22. Recitative: "And there were in the same country"
23. Duet: "Bide thy thyme" (soprano and alto, with slide whistle, windbreaker and tromboon)
24. Fugue for Orchestra
25. Recitative: "Then asked he"
26. Chorale: "By the leeks of Babylon There we sat down, yea, we wept"
27. Recitative: "Then she gave in"
28. Aria: "Open sesame seeds" (Bass with kazoos, windbreaker, and slide windbreaker)
29. Recitative: "So Saying"
30. Duet: "Summer is a cumin seed" (soprano and alto, with slide whistles and
31. Chorus with Soloists: "To curry flavor, favor curry"

Tracks:

1. 'Unbegun' Symphony, By Professor Schickele - Introduction
2. 'Unbegun' Symphony, By Professor Schickele - III. Minuet
3. 'Unbegun' Symphony, By Professor Schickele - IV. Andante - Allegro
4. Pervertimento For Bagpipes, Bicycle And Ballons (S. 66) - Introduction
5. Pervertimento For Bagpipes, Bicycle And Ballons (S. 66) - Allegro Moulto
6. Pervertimento For Bagpipes, Bicycle And Ballons (S. 66) - Romanze II (Adagio Sereno)
7. Pervertimento For Bagpipes, Bicycle And Ballons (S. 66) - Minaret And Trio
8. Pervertimento For Bagpipes, Bicycle And Ballons (S. 66) - Romanze I (Chi Largo)
9. Pervertimento For Bagpipes, Bicycle And Ballons (S. 66) - Presto Changio
10. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Signature Theme- Intro
11. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Echo Sonata For Two Unfriendly Groups Of Instruments - Tag
12. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Station Break
13. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Commercial: 'Do You Suffer?'
14. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Intro
15. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: New Horizons In Music Appreciation: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
16. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Time - Weather - News
17. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Intro
18. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Traumarei For Unaccompained Piano
19. Radio Log, Bright And Early Show: Station Break - Tag - Signature Theme
20. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Signature Theme - Intro - Schleptet In E Flat Major
21. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Schleptet In E Flat Major: Larghissimo - Allegro Boffo
22. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Schleptet In E Flat Major: Menuetto Con Brio Ma Senza Trio
23. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Schleptet In E Flat Major: Adagio Saccharino
24. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Schleptet In E Flat Major: Yehudi Menuetto
25. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Schleptet In E Flat Major: Presto Hey Nonny Nonnio
26. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Tag - Station Break
27. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: What' My Melodic Line?
28. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Time - News - Intro
29. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Fugue In C Mnor (From The Toot Suite For Calliope Four Hands)
30. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Tag - Station Break
31. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: What's Happening In Home Economics (Beethoven's Revenge)
32. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Commercial: 'If You Have Never'
33. Radio Log, Dull And Late Show: Sign-Off - Signature Theme

Tracks:

1. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Introduction
2. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Overture
3. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Aria: 'Let's Face It-I'm Lost'
4. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Recitative: 'Boy!'
5. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Aria: 'Now Is The Season'
6. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Recitative: 'Gesundheit!'
7. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Duet: 'Woe'
8. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Recitative: 'Hark!'
9. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Aria: 'Look At Me'
10. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Recitative: 'That's The End'
11. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Trio: 'I'm Sure I'd Be'
12. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 1: Intermission Feature: Opera Whiz
13. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 2: Plot Synopsis
14. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 2: Recitative: 'I Hate To Interrupt'
15. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 2: Quartet: 'Don Octave'
16. Program Of Broadcast: The Stoned Guest, Part 2: Finale: 'O Saviour'
17. Program Of Broadcast: Announcement
18. Program Of Broadcast: Two Madrigals From The Triumphs Of Thusnelda: 'The Queen To Me A Royal Pain Doth Give'
19. Program Of Broadcast: Two Madrigals From The Triumphs Of Thusnelda: 'My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth'
20. Program Of Broadcast: Final Announcement

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Overture
3. Aria: 'I Am A Quaint Old Innkeeper'
4. Aria: 'Like A Lonely Pilgrim'
5. Aria: 'My Name Is Hansel Hunter'
6. Aria: 'I'm The Village Idiot'
7. Aria: 'Et Expecto'
8. Aria: 'There's Something About A Monk'
9. Duet: 'Do You Love Me?'
10. Interlude: Medical Examination
11. Aria: 'I Hope You'll Take This Friendly Advice'
12. Aria: 'Teddy Nice Is My Name'
13. Duet: 'Jump Not To Conclusions'
14. Finale: 'Just Tell Me What You Name Is'
15. The O.K. Chorale From The Toot Suite For Calliope Four Hands (S. 212) - P. Schickele (P.D.Q. Bach), David Oei
16. Introduction 'Erotica' Variations (S.36Ee) For Banned Instruments And Piano
17. Theme: Windbreaker
18. Variation I: Balloons
19. Variation II: Slide Whistle
20. Variation III: Slide Windbreaker
21. Variation IV: Lasso D'amore
22. Variation V: Foghorn, Bell, Kazoo, Gargle
23. Introduction: The Art Of The Ground Round (S. 1.19 Per Lb) For Three Baritones And Discontinuo
24. Loving Is As Easy
25. Please, Kind Sir
26. Jane, My Jane
27. Golly Golly Oh
28. Nelly Is A Nice Girl
29. Encore (Nelly Is A Nice Girl)
30. In The Vanguard Vault, Part 2
31. The 'Sanka' Cantata
32. In The Vanguard Vault, Part 3

Customer Reviews:

Hours of Strange and Wonderful Enjoyment.......2006-07-19

This is a fine collection of the work of the "oddest of Bach's 20-odd children." The intros and commentary by Professor Peter Schickele (University of Southern North Dakota at Hoople) are as sidesplitting as the "music" itself. One learns, for example, that PDQ Bach is the only composer to have written for double reeds -- without the use of oboes or bassoons. . . . Just four of the high(low)lights on this 4-disc set include: "Concerto for Horn and Hardart," "Iphigenia in Brooklyn," "Unbegun Symphony," and "Pervertimento for Bagpipes, Bicycle, and Balloons." The PDQ Bach corpus is (fortunately) not exhausted with this box set, so there will likely be others, but this one is terrific and will provide hours of strange and wonderful enjoyment.

PDQ Bach lifts the standard of musical humor.......2005-09-16

Excellent 4 CD album from PDQ Bach. Although most music is meant to be humoresque, it is also brilliantly composed/'borrowed' from other composer. Nice item for music lovers that do have sense of, almost British, humor.

Essential for any classical fan with a sense of humor.......2005-08-09

This recording is a treasure trove of PDQ Bach music. It is good for many, many laughs, and even my husband who is not well-versed in classical enjoys it to bits. A must-own for anyone who loves the wit of Peter Schickele!

calamity in high C.......2003-04-10

if you cant sing and laugh at the same time just wait til he tries to do a Rap song. look for my favorite song of his "o little town of hackensack" for christmas time

Totally corny and totally classic!.......2002-11-29

What can I say? These attempts to poke fun at classical music and aficionados of the genre are silly, puerile, well-informed, beloved by said aficionados, and utterly hilarious. With a style of humor that is something like a cross between Garrison Keillor, Victor Borge and Monty Python, "Professor" Peter Schickele has been perpetrating the P.D.Q. Bach phenomenon since 1959. "Researching" and sometimes even dressing up as the alleged "last and least" of Johann Sebastian Bach's many children, Schickele has composed, conducted and performed send-ups of various composers and musical styles. This four CD set compiles some the best (or should I say "worst"?) of his efforts. Included are "The O.K. Chorale", "The Unbegun Symphony", "My Bonnie Lass, She Smelleth", "The Seasonings", "Schleptet in E flat minor", "Echo Sonata for Two Unfriendly Groups of Instruments", "Concerto for Horn and Hardart", and my two personal favorites: "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony" (with commentary by sports analysts discussing the "competition" between the conductor and the orchestra) and the hilarious cantata "Iphigenia in Brooklyn". I can remember my father rolling on the floor in hysterics upon first hearing "Iphigenia", and anyone who is familiar with the Baroque oratorio style of such ubiquitous works as Handel's "Messiah" or J.S. Bach's cantatas will undoubtedly howl too at all the "in jokes". If you're serious about Baroque or classical music, do yourself a favor--let your hair down, get un-serious, and listen to these CDs every once in a while. And may every genre of music be fortunate enough to have a "P.D.Q. Bach" invented for it!

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New Appreciation for Sunshine The Cush Manufacturer: Undertow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FA583O Release Date: 2006-05-16

Tracks:

1. Searching for the Sun
2. The Drone
3. Small Town Movie
4. Heart Shaped Melody
5. You're Free
6. Dandelion Wine
7. Distance
8. Roll Me
9. Seagreen
10. Reprise
11. Last American Right

Album Description

Burllington, Vermont's The Cush returns with their sophomore release, "New Appreciation for Sunshine." The record showcases the group's gorgeous harmonies and hypnotic pulse sounds. The band features the sympathetic songwriting of husband and wife co-founders Gabrielle and Burette Douglas. Armed with vintage tape delays and a batch of psych-pop mini suites, the band cycles through everything from stygian dirges to revved-up rockers, with blasts of summery bliss in between.

Average customer rating: A Good Rhythmic CD... One of my favourite

Appreciation Sue Chaloner Manufacturer: Hot Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001R14 Release Date: 1993-05-17

Tracks:

1. Answer My Prayer
2. Heaven Sent Heaven
3. Appreciation
4. Work It Out
5. It's Over Now
6. I Wanna Thank You
7. Can't Get over Loving You
8. Conscience
9. Living on the Edge
10. Walk in My World
11. Do You Love Me

Customer Reviews:

A Good Rhythmic CD..........2005-09-22

I bought this CD in May 2005 from a cheap store, and I must say it turned out to be a good dance rhythmic CD from A to Z. All the tracks are well done lyrically and instrumentally. I still play the CD over and over, at least once a week. If you are into deep Soul and Dance, this CD is worth buying. My favorite tracks are "Appreciation" and "Conscience." I wish she had obtain popularity here in North America but I guess the Music Business in the past and nowadays will always be too competitive for fame. It's a Cd Album worth buying...for R and B fans...Mark my words...Peace...

One of my favourite.......2003-12-11

This is one of my favourite Cds. Sue has a beautiful deep soulvoice. She is also a very great live performer. You find her hits "Answer my prayer" and "Living on the edge" o this album. "I wanna thank you" is dedicated to Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela. Another high-light is "It's over". UK singer Sue now lives in Holland. She is still touring and released some follow-up singles like "Move on up"

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Throwing Off Sparks Manufacturer: Phil Reginelli ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA6P1G Release Date: 2003-10-07

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Brighter Sides The Appreciation Post Manufacturer: Yuh! ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000OPBQTA

Product Description

"Brighter Sides" is The Appreciation Post's debut EP. Heavy on melody, these 5 songs are brimming with sincere vocals, fuzzy guitars and tons of Moog synthesizer. Recommended for fans of early Weezer, Descendents and Motion City Soundtrack. Track list: 1. Don't Give Up 2. Day In, Day Out 3. Staying In's Alrightt 4. I'm No Sure Thing 5. My New Eyes

Average customer rating: Good, Happy Music.... Songs to Remember Positive and happy.

Easy Time D.V.M. Theresa Disunno Manufacturer: Sorority Farms (same As Artist) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006FROA Release Date: 2002-07-19

Tracks:

1. Go Doggie Go
2. So I Can Go
3. I'm Growing
4. Rock-A-Bye Boo
5. The Cat on the Edge of the Tub

Album Description

"Easy Time" is a children's CD, and one both the young and young at heart will enjoy. There are five new and fun songs on "Easy Time". "Go Doggie Go" and "The Cat on the Edge of the Tub" are both songs filled with the joyful appreciation of the active things pets do and how we nurture them. "So I Can Go" is a song that reminds us of the beneficial lift from having a healthy snack or spending time with a friend. "I'm Growing" is a song with many positive references to growing within nature. "Rock-A-Bye Boo" is a song that brings home the cyclic nature of night to day. You'll find it an easy time singing these five new songs on "Easy Time", a CD created for children. SPECIAL RECOGNITION: In the Children's Music Web Awards 2003, "Go Doggie Go" was the winner for Best Song for Preschoolers, "Easy Time" was a finalist for Best Recording for Preschoolers, and "The Cat on the Edge of the Tub" was a finalist for Best Song for Preschoolers.

Customer Reviews:

Good, Happy Music...........2002-11-25

What I love most about this New CD, is the clarity and style of the Artist as she sings her upbeat songs about everyday things in a child's life. A child can easily identify with the lyrics and will soon be singing and dancing to these creative tunes. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a gift to buy ...it would be enjoyable to anyone from 2 to 82!!!

Songs to Remember.......2002-11-24

These are the wonderful kind of songs that you will remember and sing for generations to come.

Positive and happy........2002-11-21

This CD is positive and happy. A natural for children who love their pets and the outdoors. It's very easy to sing.

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