100% Rock

1. Afuera - Caifanes

2. Guitarra - Los Auténticos Decadentes

3. No Soy Gringo - Fulano de Tal

4. Kumbala - Maldita Vecindad,

5. Bolero Falaz - Aterciopelados

6. Spanish Bombs - Tijuana No!

7. Calaveras y Diablitos - Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

8. Obsesion - Miguel Mateos

9. Microbito - Fobia

10. Beber de Tu Sangre - Los Amantes de Lola

100% Rock,Various Artists,RCA Intl,Latin,Rock,Rock en Español

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Average customer rating: Disappointing Could have found all these in the local library A Blast Into My Italian Past! Just what I expected! Not Italian... ok but not that great

Eh, Paisano! 100% Italian-American Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Viva Italia! Festive Italian Classics Italian Love Songs Jerry Vale Sings the Great Italian Hits Mob Hits - Music From and a Tribute to the Great Mob Movies Mob Hits II: More Music from the Great Mob Movies ASIN: B0000033WT Release Date: 1997-01-14

Tracks:

1. That's Amore - Dean Martin
2. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) - Dominico Mudugno
3. Mama - Connie Francis
4. Angelina & Zoomba Zoomba - Louis Prima
5. Mala Femmina - Jerry Vale
6. Pepino The Italian Mouse - Lou Monte
7. Spanish Eyes - Al Martino
8. Eh, Cumpari - Julius LaRosa
9. Cara, Mia - Jay & The Americans
10. Piove (Ciao, Ciao Bambina) - Dominico Mudugno
11. Runaround - The Three Chuckles
12. Just A Gigolo & I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares About Me) - Louis Prima
13. Here In My Heart - Keely Smith
14. For The First Time (Come Prima) - Tony Reno & The Sherwoods
15. Al Di La - Emilio Pericoli
16. Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing - Four Aces/Al Alberts
17. Darktown Strutter's Ball (Italian Stye) - Lou Monte
18. Innamorata (Sweetheart) - Jerry Vale

Customer Reviews:

Disappointing.......2007-04-29

We bought this CD in anticipation of our Italian Wedding, but it was disappointing. Songs were much too "50s" with instrumentation and presentation. Ironically, there are better and more upbeat versions of "That's Amore" out there than Dean's, in our humble opinion. Wouldn't recommend, at least not for an Italian wedding.

Could have found all these in the local library.......2007-03-07

I was looking for a fun CD for my daughter's wedding. I think I bought every CD on [...] that I thought would work. This CD certainly did not. It was full of the old standards, some of them acceptable but most of them hokey and reflecting the era they were recorded in (the '50s). Most people don't know you can go to the library for FREE recordings of these old songs. The marketers just slap together a bunch of old melodies and make a fortune on their sale, under some package. Since I purchased around 25 CDs for my daughter's wedding, let me tell you I know what I am taling about. I could have gone to the library to get these old renditions without spending [...] bucks. I can't believe they are still selling these compilations of Dean Martin and Lou Monte, etc. We've heard it all already!!! Save your money.

A Blast Into My Italian Past!.......2007-02-17

Anyone who comes from a large Italian family (or wishes they belong to one) should own this CD. The songs bring me back to my past when Mama fried meatballs for Sunday afternoon dinner for the family (and then some). Some of the songs make you cry like a baby ("Mama" by Connie Francis) and others make you laugh until your sides hurt ("Eh, Cumpari" by Julius LaRosa). My entire family heard this CD and ordered it immediately from Amazon. You should, too.
- Andrea Mastrocinque, New York

Just what I expected!.......2007-01-05

This is a great CD with some good oldies. Bought it for a couple of the included titles but liked all others. Worth buying if you like italian flavored oldies.

Not Italian... ok but not that great.......2006-01-05

Based on those other reviews, I bought this CD. And well.. I guess I expected more. So listen closely to the clips before you buy this CD. I won't be returning it but I don't think I'll be listening to it all that much either.

Average customer rating: Can't get that song out of my head... More Like This, Please! Lost Classic Classic Pop Music! Possibly the greatest New Wave album out there.

Pelican West...Plus Haircut 100 Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: All the Rage Beat This: The Best of the English Beat The Lexicon Of Love Look of Love: The Very Best of ABC Special Beat Service ASIN: B00005S84K Release Date: 2002-03-18

Tracks:

1. Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
2. Love Plus One
3. Lemon Firebrigade
4. Marine Boy
5. Milk Film
6. Kingsize (You're My Little Steam Whistle)
7. Fantastic Day
8. Baked Bean
9. Snow Girl
10. Love's Got Me In Triangles
11. Surprise Me Again
12. Calling Captain Autumn
13. Boat Party (B-Side Of Favourite Shirts)
14. Ski Club (B-Side Of Fantastic Day)
15. Nobody's Fool (12 Inch Version)
16. October Is Orange Day (B-Side Of Nobody's Fool)
17. Favourite Shirts (12 Inch Version)

Album Details

Reissued Edition of the Singing Prep Boys' First and Only Album. Includes the Hits 'love plus One', 'fantastic Day', 'favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)' and 'love's Got Me in Triangles'. The Five Extra Tracks Include 'boat Party', 'ski Club' , the Single 'nobody's Fool', the 12" Version of "Favourite Shirts" and More.

Customer Reviews:

Can't get that song out of my head..........2007-07-09

I've been trying to find this band for the longest time. I've heard the song "Love Plus One" several times, and could never figure out which band was behind it. But, no more am I lost! I have found the band behind the song and I'm happy to say that...I LOVE THIS BAND! I love all 80s music. However, I'd never heard of this band, and the songs on this disc just makes me happy. Their stuff is classic! :) The music is fun, funky, poppy and flavored with that '80s sound' galore. This album is definitely a must have for any 80s music buff!

More Like This, Please!.......2007-04-23

Haircut 100 utilized horns like nothing I've heard in pop music before or since, and they gave the world this unique and brassy record before their star set forever into obscurity.

Their only hit isn't a very good indicator of what the rest of 'Pelican West' is like; it's inescapably catchy but doesn't have the lavish horn-driven sound of the rest of the cuts. Not that I'm criticizing; if I were in a band I would want recognition and riches as well! It is unfortunate that so many misguided snobs equate 'Success' with 'Selling Out', and I would hate to be misunderstood to be saying that "Love Plus One' is inferior because it succeeded so well. Should you decide to purchase this CD, you will be delighted to discover that it is filler-free, original, and brimming with true creativity.

The wry humor doesn't hurt, either. "When will life become a major film?" When, indeed? If you missed this the first time around do yourself a favor and pick it up now.

Lost Classic.......2007-03-13

the first time i heard haircut 100 was in the summer of 1982.How laid back everything and everyone was in those days,and this album fit right in to that carefree attitude everyone seemed to have.You heard haircut 100 everywhere,on the beach,blasting out of car windows,blaring out of bars and nightclubs,everyone had this album.I will classify this album as pure escapism.When the world of today starts shattering your nerves,throw haircut 100s Pelican West in your car stereo roll down the windows,and let your cares fly right out the window,YOU WILL GET HOOKED!!!!!

Classic Pop Music!.......2007-01-15

This is the kind of album you listen to when you want a nice, friendly pick-me-up. It is infectious pop music at it's best. Even now, decades after it's release, it has a freshness that jumps out of your speakers. A classic for the ages!

Possibly the greatest New Wave album out there........2006-06-04

I'm a hardcore Duran Duran fan. I breathe Depeche mode. I can't last a day without listening to New Order's 'Technique'. So for an 80s fanatic like me to call Haircut 100's album 'Pelican West' the greatest New Wave album out there is quite bizzare. I guarantee you, my friend, give this album a listen and you won't soon forget Nick Heyward and Haircut 100.

The album (and the band) is known for two songs in particular; 'Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)' and 'Love Plus One'. But there's so much more to this album. The depth of this album is quite phenomenal, to say the least. The marimba on Love Plus one, the flawless arrangement on Lemon Firebrigade,and the electric piano in Marine Boy all add up to one beautiful soundscape the enters one ear and doesn't come out the other. No, it stays with you the whole rest of your life. Now, I'm not old enough to have been there when this band first came out. I'm not even old enough to have seen them break up! But I know good music. This whole album screams 'Beach Music'. Buy this album and please don't skip a track. You need to witness the journey fold out for yourself.

Average customer rating: BON JOVI FANS ARE NEVER WRONG!!! Bon Jovi strikes gold BON JOVI ROCKS MY WORLD Yes, they can be. They are. For any Jovi fan...

100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong Bon Jovi Manufacturer: Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Have a Nice Day Have A Nice Day 7800° Fahrenheit Bon Jovi These Days ASIN: B00065JTBA Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Why Aren't You Dead?
2. The Radio Saved My Life Tonight
3. Taking It Back
4. Someday I'll Be Saturday Night (Original Demo)
5. Miss Fourth Of July
6. Open All Night
7. These Arms Are Open All Night
8. I Get A Rush
9. Someday Just Might Be Tonight
10. Thief Of Hearts
11. Last Man Standing
12. I Just Want To Be Your Man

Tracks:

1. Garageland
2. Starting All Over Again
3. Maybe Someday
4. Last Chance Train
5. The Fire Inside
6. Every Beat Of My Heart
7. Rich Man Living In A Poor Man's House
8. The One That Got Away
9. You Can Sleep While I Dream
10. Outlaws Of Love
11. Good Guys Don't Always Wear White
12. We Rule The Night

Tracks:

1. Edge Of A Broken Heart
2. Sympathy
3. ONly In My Dreams
4. Shut Up And Kiss Me
5. Crazy Love
6. Lonely At The Top (International B-Side)
7. Ordinary People (International B-Side)
8. Flesh And Bone
9. Satellit
10. If I Can't Have Your Love
11. Real Life
12. Memphis Lives In Me
13. Too Much Of A Good Thing

Tracks:

1. Love Ain't Nothing But A Four Letter Word
2. Love Ain't Nothing But A Four Letter Word (Original Demo)
3. River Runs Dry
4. Always
5. Kidnap An Angel
6. Breathe (B-Side)
7. Out Of Bounds
8. Letter To A Friend
9. Temptation (International B-Side)
10. Gotta Have A Reason
11. All I Wanna Do Is You
12. Billy
13. Nobody's Hero

Amazon.com

Playing off of Elvis Presley's 1959 album 50 Million Elvis Presley Fans Can't Be Wrong, right down to the gold-lame suits the quartet dons on the cover, stalwart rockers Bon Jovi make a strong case that they're one of the true populist bands of their era with a box set that serves up dozens of previously unheard and seldom heard offerings. Designed as a heaping 20-year anniversary feast for insatiable fans, the four-disc/bonus DVD collection is surprisingly vital and consistent, considering that just about everything included was initially either rejected or related to B-sides and soundtracks. The high quality of these castoffs is attributable to the band's habit of preparing dozens of tracks for each album and cutting loose strong compositions that didn't fit with the theme of the completed product. Thus, some stylistic stretches were left in the vaults (check out the Southside Johnny-style r&b of "Love Ain't Nothing But a Four Letter Word"). Bon Jovi fans will find be delighted by this collection, and even skeptics may find themselves reconsidering these Jersey survivors. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

BON JOVI FANS ARE NEVER WRONG!!! .......2007-02-17

Words cannot describe how awesome BON JOVI is!!! I am their #1 fan and no other group in this world produces such quality / entertaining / heartfelt music. I RECOMMEND YOU BUY 100,000,000 BON JOVI FANS CAN'T BE WRONG and ALL OF THEIR CDs!!!

Bon Jovi strikes gold.......2007-01-30

I love the songs on here!You can tell from the different songs how Bon Jovi matured over the years. I really hope they put out another box set with unreleased songs. I also hope,they realize what a goldmine they have in their vaults!I have been a Bon Jovi fan since1983 and they just keep getting better!

BON JOVI ROCKS MY WORLD.......2007-01-23

BON JOVI IS THE BEST ROCK BAND EVER.I WILL ALWAYS LOVE BON JOVI. THIS BOX SET ROCKS THESE GUYS WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD JON, RICHIE DAVE and TICO WILL BE HERE FOREVER. THERE IS NOTHING BUT GREAT SONGS AND POWERFUL VOCALS.
ON CD 3 YOU WILL HEAR TICO, RICHIE AND DAVE SING. RICHIE SAMBORA SINGS A VERY POWERFUL BALLAD IF I CAN'T HAVE YOUR LOVE THAT WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!!! TICO TORRES SINGS ONLY IN MY DREAMS HIS VOICE IS W O W!! AND DAVID BRYAN SOUNDS LIKE ELTON JOHN SINGING MEMPHIS LIVES IN ME.

BON JOVI MEANS ALOT TO ME I WILL LOVE BON JOVI TILL THE I DIE

Yes, they can be. They are........2007-01-21

For fans, I suppose this would be a rather big delight; for non-fans, it's nothing that will turn you on to the band from Jersey. They had some okay, cheesy hits in the '80s - but listening to some of their modern songs from this collection proves how completely out of touch they are nowadays.

For any Jovi fan..........2007-01-04

How can you not buy this box set? Enough said.

Average customer rating: APOLLO 100 Been looking for this for years! High energy & good karma anything instrumental A Blast from the Past

Joy: Best of Apollo 100 Apollo 100 Manufacturer: Repertoire ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rock Instrumental Classics, Vol. 3: The Seventies Popcorn Rock Instrumental Classics, Vol. 2: The Sixties Rock Instrumental Classics, Vol. 4: Soul Hard to Find Pop Instrumentals II ASIN: B0007SMERC Release Date: 2005-03-14

Tracks:

1. Mendelssohn's 4th
2. Hall of the Mountain King
3. Danse Macabre
4. Joy
5. Reach for the Sky
6. Air on a 'G' String
7. Libido
8. Tamara
9. Exercise in 'A' Minor
10. Classical Wind
11. Beethoven 9
12. Telstar
13. Nut Rocker
14. Listening to Mozart
15. William Tell
16. Amazing Grace
17. Custer's Last Stand
18. Valleys
19. Besame Mucho
20. I Will Return
21. Matthew and Son
22. Orange Blossom Special
23. On the Rebound
24. Lady Madonna
25. Cast Your Fate to the Wind
26. Walk in the Black Forest
27. Soul Coaxing
28. Tapestry
29. Melody on My Mind
30. Nabucco

Album Description

An English studio group, Apollo 100 was assembled by arranger Tom Parker and consisted of musicians Clem Cattini formerly of the Tornados, Vic Flick, Z. Jenkins, Jim Lawless and Brian Odgers. Parker, a multi-instrumentalist, had built a career as a session musician when he decided to form Apollo 100 in 1972. This Best of Collection features the Hit's 'Danse Macabre', 'Reach For The Sky' and the group's first single 'Joy'. Repertoire. 2005.

Album Details

Anthology of the Band Enjoyed Enormous Success During the 70s with their Attractive Light Blend of Classical Themes Spiced Up with a Rock and Pop Beat. Their Biggest Hit was an Electrified "Joy".

Customer Reviews:

APOLLO 100.......2007-02-16

I originally purchased the LP version of this record way back when. With the coming of CD's I wanted to upgrade this record to cd but could not find it anywhere. With the help of some computer literate people we found it on Amazon.com. I am thrlled to add this to my collection. I will definitely use Amazon.com when looking to upgrade future records. The CD has every song on the LP with the addition of several more which I have been looking for. A real treat to find them all in the same place. As this was a Christmas present from James to me, his father Al, I must say it has been a pleasure dealing with you.

Been looking for this for years!.......2006-05-21

I have been searching for this music for years. Was so thrilled when I finally found it, and since getting the CD, have listened to it over and over. I love it! This is for anyone who loves instrumental music. It's both a lot of fun to listen to as well as sentimental. I may even need to get a second copy!

High energy & good karma.......2006-04-25

I remember buying the original Apollo 100 album in the early 70s, thinking that 'Joy' was worth having the album by itself.

It turned out the entire album was incredibly well crafted and all the instrumentals were breathtaking. So, I'm very glad to be able to get the original tracks and more from Amazon.

I have to admit that watching 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' had something to do with my looking for this item. It was well placed in the movie and is such a great source of inspiration.

Get it before it becomes obscure and OOP...

anything instrumental.......2006-03-26

it is fantastic!! when i saw it was an import, i was a bit apprehinsive, but then when i got it i was relieved to see it was manufactured in germany, because in my opinion the germans are the best engineers in the world, after liveing there for 2 years. i did have a bit of a problem ordering it & the other one i ordered at the same time "rock instrumental classics" {volume 3 the seventies}. i noticed one came from californis , & the other from illinois.. the problem was in changing my payment method, as i have 3 accounts, & my credit card is a debit card, & there was not sufficient funds there to cover the transaction. & i made several attempts to change from the previous order, & for some reason i was unable to, & as a result i was charged a $34 overdraft charge, & i thought " JOY BEST OF APPOLLO 100"
WAS A BIT EXPENSIVE AT $25.. THANKS GAREY D. HAYES P.S. THE CARD YOU USED IS ALRIGHT NOW, & IT WILL BE THE ONE I WILL BE USING IN THE FUTURE GAREY

A Blast from the Past.......2006-01-29

This is a charming set of music from a powerfully influential but not overly well known group from the early 1970s. There is real musicianship here by taking classics from the masters and putting them to a pop/rock format. I searched for and purchased this Apollo 100 CD because I heard a segment of their pop version of Ode to Joy (Beethoven)in the movie "The 40 Year Old Virgin". It's good music, has a bouncy happy feelings, has tracks that you don't mind blasting in your enclosed car, and transports you back to a time of musical experimentaion. And by the way, I wouldn't be surprised if Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) didn't get some of their ideas from this influential group. Go out and get this CD; you'll be glad you did.

Average customer rating: A sensational collection of rare American pop hits from the 50's and 60's ! Probably the best ACE compilation ever! Little bridges for the generation gap Ace Does It Again Umm...

Golden Age of American Popular Music: Hard-to-Get Hot 100 Hits From 1956-1965 Various Artists Manufacturer: Ace Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hard to Find Jukebox Classics 1956 Fabulous Fifties Divas Sing Their Hard-To-Find Hits Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 9: 1957-1959 Fabulous Fifties Crooners Sing Their Hard-to-Find Hits Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 10: 1960-1965 ASIN: B000FP2GS4 Release Date: 2006-07-03

Tracks:

1. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) - THE FOUR PREPS
2. Bless You - TONY ORLANDO
3. Gotta Travel On - BILLY GRAMMER
4. Hey - Da - Da - Dow - THE DOLPHINS
5. My Lucky Love - DOUG FRANKLIN with THE BLUENOTES
6. My Dad - PAUL PETERSEN
7. See You In September - THE TEMPOS
8. Red Roses For A Blue Lady - VIC DANA
9. My Own True Love - THE DUPREES
10. Just As Much As Ever - BOB BECKHAM
11. Graduation Day - THE ROVER BOYS featuring BILLY ALBERT
12. Moonlight Serenade - THE RIVIERAS
13. Leave Me Alone (Let Me Cry) - DICKY DOO & THE DONTS
14. Hey! Little Girl - THE TECHNIQUES
15. Teasin - THE QUAKER CITY BOYS
16. Just Like In The Movies - THE UPBEATS
17. (There Was A) Tall Oak Tree - DORSEY BURNETTE
18. Forever - THE LITTLE DIPPERS
19. Wishing For Your Love - THE VOXPOPPERS
20. As If I Didnt Know - ADAM WADE
21. City Of Angels - THE HIGHLIGHTS featuring FRANK PIZANI
22. What Is Love? - THE PLAYMATES
23. Moon-Light Swim - TONY PERKINS
24. Things - BOBBY DARIN
25. Its Not For Me To Say - JOHNNY MATHIS
26. Tower Of Strength - GENE MCDANIELS
27. In The Misty Moonlight - JERRY WALLACE
28. The End - EARL GRANT

Product Description

1. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) – The Four Preps
2. Bless You – Tony Orlando
3. Gotta Travel On – Billy Grammer
4. My Lucky Love – Doug Franklin With The Bluenotes
5. My Dad – Paul Petersen
6. See You in September – The Tempos
7. Red Roses for a Blue Lady – Vic Dana
8. My Own True Love – The Duprees
9. Moonlight Serenade – The Rivieras
10. Hey! Little Girl – The Techniques
11. Teasin’ – The Quaker City Boys
12. Just Like in the Movies – The Upbeats
13. Forever – The Little Dippers
14. and more

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

A sensational collection of rare American pop hits from the 50's and 60's !.......2007-03-25

If you are a serious collector of American popular music then this is one disc that should really float your boat. "The Golden Age of American Popular Music" features a generous total of 28 great pop tunes culled from the Billboard Hot 100 between the years 1956 and 1965. You probably already own a few of them, have several of them on you own "want" list and may have never even heard of some of the others. As other reviewers have already indicated, Ace records has really outdone itself with this collection.
"The Golden Age of American Popular Music" contains a few hits by artists most of us over 50 are familiar with. You'll hear the great 1957 Johnny Mathis hit "It's Not For Me To Say" as well as the late Bobby Darin talkin' 'bout "Things". But mostly, you will get to hear songs by long forgotten artists who had relatively short careers or by those who only managed to crack the Top 100 once or twice. Remember the great Gene McDaniels? "Tower of Strength" was a huge hit for him in 1961. I had not heard it in years. Adam Wade was another very popular artist for a few years in the early 1960's. Enjoy once again his great hit "As If I Didn't Know". Yes, he does sound a lot like Johnny Mathis! If you love group harmony like I do then you are sure to enjoy the original version of "See You In September" by the Tempos, "Hey Little Girl" by the Techniques and "City of Angels" by the Highlights. Along those same lines I finally got to hear the Rover Boys hit recording of "Graduation Day" from back in 1956. Great version! There are also some real oddities on this disc not the least of which is a hit record by Tony "Norman Bates" Perkins. "Moonlight Swim" climbed all the way to #24 in 1957. And you also get to sample a solo hit by one Tony Orlando nearly a decade before the advent of his 1970's group Dawn. Check it out! Finally, I was introduced to 7 or 8 songs that I had never seen nor sampled before. Of these, I most particularly enjoyed the Quaker City Boys "Teasin" and Dicky Doo and the Don'ts "Leave Me Alone (Let Me Cry)". I have to tell you that this was one CD I just had lots of fun listening to.
"The Golden Age of American Popular Music" features a remarkable 16 page booklet that includes information on all of these artists. Everything about this disc is absolutely first rate. I don't believe I have ever been disappointed by anything I have ever purchased from Ace records over the past 20 years. Very highly recommended!

Probably the best ACE compilation ever!.......2007-03-23

I luckily own the complete ACE series on Golden Age of American Rock
& Roll, that means 10 CD's + the special editions on Country and Novelty
which make it 12 + the 4 CD's called "Teenage Crush" Vol, 1,2,3 and 4.
This special Golden American Popular Hits is the best of them all.
First, because the song selection is out of sight since quite a few
songs (hits) never made it to Europe (I call them "new oldies"),second
reason because of its quality, that always have been unbeatable on all
ACE records, but this time at least 13 songs are in wonderful full
stereo including recordings from 1959. Third and lastly, many of these
songs were never available on any other Rock and Roll compilation not
even in the USA. Thanks to this UK label (ACE)a lot of dreams have
come true especially for people like me who were kids during those
wonderful years (decade from 1955 till 1965).

Little bridges for the generation gap.......2007-01-05

Ace's Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll series has been a treasure trove of musical gems left behind by those compilers who seem to endlessly recycle the same fifty or so records forl nostalgia collections. This latest entry focuses on the popular songs that were appreciated by both the kids and the parents of the '56 - '65 era. The sound is er, Ace, as usual with the excellent, informative liner notes for which this re-issue house is known. Add this to your collection and you're bound to be thrilled as long ignored songs like "Hey-Da-Da-Dow" and "Moonlight Serenade" tickle the memories.

Ace Does It Again.......2006-12-18

28 hits from the American Hot 100 chart (not 100 hits as some people seem to think). I hope this is a new series rather than just a one off. There are still more rare songs from the US chart I need.

Good stuff.

Umm..........2006-09-29

...where are the other 72? As this is not labeled as a multi-set, or part of a series, I'm wondering how Amazon would want to sell this; it's misleading!

Average customer rating: Placido Domingo and the Mariachis Mariachi by a great voice Depends if you are a mariachi afficionado Have you heard of Javier Solis? Mediocre

100 years of Mariachi Placido Domingo Manufacturer: EMI Latin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mariachi | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Aniversario 100: Canciones Mexicanas Que Canta el Mundo De Mi Alma Latina De Mi Alma Latina, Vol. 2 Placido Domingo: A Love Until The End Of Time Mariachi: Folklore de Mexico ASIN: B00001T3BB Release Date: 1999-10-05

Tracks:

1. Paloma Querida
2. La Malaguena
3. Pa' Todo El Ano
4. De Que Manera Te Olvido
5. Como Olvidar
6. Tequila Con Limon
7. La Rondalla
8. Ella
9. Mas Fuerte Que Yo
10. Ay, Jalisco No Te Rajes!
11. El Jinete
12. Si Nos Dejan
13. Cuando Sale La Luna
14. Yo Soy Mexicano
15. Amaneci En Tus Brazos
16. La Feria De Las Flores

Customer Reviews:

Placido Domingo and the Mariachis.......2007-06-08

This is a wonderful CD of Placido and the Mariachis.What voices.Its great

Mariachi by a great voice .......2007-04-24

This is obviously Placido Domingo attemping to play outside his chosen profession as an opera singer. I take nothing away from him for his attempt. Even though he sings rancheras in the mariachi vein his opera training and voice unmistakingly comes through; there is nothing wrong with that. He is not a mariachi singer in the style of Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Vicente Fernandez(or his son Alejandro), Jorge Negrete,Jose Hernandez, the various vocalists of Mariachi Vargas, Pedro Ingfante, Nati Cano, Pablo Montero or any slew of authentic interpreters; the key word here is interpreter. Domingo has a wonderful voice, robust and clear and he has all the elements for a mariachi singer but first and foremost he is a opera singer and it shows. The crossover is difficult. The songs on this disc are very good and even if you are a mariachi aficionado you should enjoy his marvelous voice and fine accompanyment to these classic songs. The classic Jose Alfredo song(nearly half are written by El Rey) "Paloma Querida" is well done as is the Spanish song "Malaguena." He especially shines on El Rey's "Cuando Sale La Luna " where he extends his voice in fine opera/mariachi style and streches the notes with emotion and "El Jinete" where he substitutes falsetto voice for his opera delivery. I have to give him credit as he delivers a pretty good version of " Ay Jalisco No Te Rajas" and "Soy Mexicano." If you like good singing,can tolerate the fact that he is not a genuine mariachi singer than you will like this opera singers homage to Mexico's music. If you are so wrapped up in a nationalist perspective(only Mexicans can sing mariachi) than stay away from this one. Recommended for aficionados of fine interpreters of mariachi who love mariachi music.

Depends if you are a mariachi afficionado.......2004-08-20

My review for this CD brings up the same points as my review for "Flamenco" by Pepe Romero in that in both these cases, you have musicians who have spent most of thier careers in classical music and have tried their hand at a different genre.

And just as the case with Pepe Romero and Flamenco, 100 años of Mariachi gives us wonderful performances... refined, precise, not lacking anything on the surface. No doubt, Domingo sings wonderfully... but will not please "afficionados" who feel the music should have a certain earthiness and rawness of emotion only gained through years and years of specializing and living this type of music only.

Long ago as a teenager living in Mexico, Placido Domingo sang much Mariachi music for pleasure (himself a big fan of the ranchera greats) before he decided to concentrate all his energy on training for a full-time opera career. So this style of music is by no means "unnatural" for him to sing now or is it out of place for him as, say, American Broadway show tunes. However, he also admitted he could not produce the full range of mariachi vocal technique because such would possibly damage his voice for his operas.

Taking all that into consideration, I did enjoy this CD very much. I personally found Domingo's singing style highly refined yet strongly masculine... very much proper for this music. And always showing impeccable good taste and wonderful musicianship. What I always admired about Domingo is no matter what type of music he ventures into, he really tries his best to prepare and "live" the music as an actor does for a role. Don't be dissuaded by those claiming a mere opera singer can't sound convincing in Mariachi, or that he brings "nothing" to this music... as soon as I played this CD and Domingo sang the first phrase of "Paloma Querida", I was sold. Of course, Domingo is not a genuine ranchera specialist. But there are times when one can't help but believe he is based on his performance here.

I highly reccomend this CD for those new to Mariachi music, or for those more concerned with wonderful singing of this music in a general sense. True afficionados will of course prefer the genuine interpreters of yesterday and today and give this one a pass. But given the extremely poor taste of multitudes of singers who tried this music in recent years, I find it hard to believe that Domingo, with his wonderfully refined singing, could be dismissed by anybody.

Have you heard of Javier Solis?.......2004-04-18

By far nothing comparable to Javier Solis. Not taking anything away from the tenor of OPERA not Ranchera...Lets leave the rancheras for those who are gifted in its style. You want real rancheras listen to MR. Javier Solis.

Mediocre.......2004-02-18

I am a fan of Placido Domingo...the Opera & Zarzuela Singer...not the Ranchera singer, not the Broadway song singer, not the ballad singer. Placido is great at what he does, but his style on most popular is monotonous and he really doesn't bring anything to the table. I whole heartedly recommend Jorge Negrete for hard-core rancheras. Even Vicente Fernandez' performance on "Joyas Rancheras" is a much better recording of this genre.

Average customer rating: Picture Of M.S. On The Cover Is Cute, But Only "Sick of Myself" Is Truly Memorable Lovely CD My Favorite CD! 100% Fun! "sick of myself"-yeaaaaaa

100% Fun Matthew Sweet Manufacturer: Volcano ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Girlfriend Altered Beast Blue Sky on Mars In Reverse Kimi Ga Suki * Raifu ASIN: B00000099S Release Date: 1995-03-14

Tracks:

1. Sick Of Myself
2. Not When I Need It
3. We're The Same
4. Giving It Back
5. Everything Changes
6. Lost My Mind
7. Come To Love
8. Walk Out
9. I Almost Forgot
10. Super Baby
11. Get Older
12. Smog Moon

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Snap, crackle, and guitar pop with a title that says it all. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

Picture Of M.S. On The Cover Is Cute, But Only "Sick of Myself" Is Truly Memorable.......2006-11-01

"Sick of Myself" is such a strong pop song, the rest of the album pales in comparison. If you can get over the let-down, there's some pretty good stuff here. The guitarists on the album (Ricahrd Lloyd, formerly of Television, Robert Quine, who played with Lou Reed among others, producer Brendan O'Brian and of course Mathew Sweet) are more than competant with the great Richard Lloyd cutting loose on some cool but brief solos.

Lovely CD.......2006-03-23

I got a tape of this album when I was still in high school from a friend, I always loved the music and am so glad I can now replace that very tired cassette tape with a CD.

Matthew Sweet has an unusual sound that is addictive and easy to listen to. I have enjoyed this music for ages and I would recommend that everyone have a little listen as it would appeal to many!

My Favorite CD!.......2005-06-26

I am a huge Matthew Sweet fan, and while I have been especially drawn to Altered Beast and Girlfriend, 100% Fun is his one piece of work to which I constantly return. Perhaps my sentimentality is due to the excellent song writing, or maybe I love this CD because out of all the Matthew Sweet albums I own, I enjoy singing along with this one the most... all I know is that I originally bought 100% Fun on cassette and played it so much that it broke, forcing me to re buy it on compact disc. Whatever the reason, 100% Fun is hands- down my favorite album, and exceedingly worthy of high praise.

100% Fun!.......2005-03-21

The title gets it right - this is a very fun album. There are a lot of great songs on here. Infectious lyrics and music - it still surprises me that Matthew Sweet isn't more popular than he is.

One other thing...it's a sin that "We're The Same" wasn't a bigger hit than it was. Truly a great song!

"sick of myself"-yeaaaaaa.......2005-01-29

i heard "sick of myself" on the radio back in the day and i was hooked from second number one. absolutely mesmerizing song. after that though, the cd doesnt do it for me. too watered down and just nto my style. but "sick of myself"-if you like any type of rock, this song is phenomenal. buy it used just for that song.

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100 Golden Oldies of the 50s, 60s & 70s Various Artists Manufacturer: Deja Vu Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pure 60's: The #1 Hits Golden Era of Rock 'n' Roll: 1954-1963 Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 2: 1961-1964 Beach Boys - 20 Good Vibrations, The Greatest Hits (Volume 1) The Ultimate Rock & Roll Collection: The 60's ASIN: B000IMV45A Release Date: 2006-10-23

Tracks:

1. Only You
2. Great Pretender
3. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Earth Angel
5. Candles
6. Step By Step
7. Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
8. Mr Sandman
9. Eddie My Love
10. Western Movies
11. Shimmy Like Kate
12. Bim Bam Boom
13. Tears On My Pillow
14. Please Don't Tease
15. Good Night Sweetheart
16. Poison Ivy
17. Stay
18. Raindrops
19. Speedo
20. Travellin' Man
21. Rock Around The Clock
22. Shake, Rattle & Roll
23. Long Tall Sally
24. Good Golly Miss Molly
25. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
26. Great Balls Of Fire
27. Maybellene
28. Sweet Little Sixteen
29. Houng Dog
30. Be Bop A Lula
31. Blueberry Hill
32. Ain't That A Shame
33. Love Is Strange
34. Shoop Shoop Song
35. Duke Of Earl
36. Stand By Me
37. Runaway
38. Keep Searchin'
39. Sheila
40. This Diamond Ring
41. Rainy Night In Georgia
42. Masquerade Is Over
43. Letter
44. Cry Like A Baby
45. Sex Machine
46. It's A Man's Man's Man's World
47. For Your Precious Love
48. Patches
49. Hit The Road Jack
50. What'd I Say
51. Dock Of The Bay
52. Under The Boardwalk
53. Magic Moment
54. Save The Last Dance For Me
55. Knock On Wood
56. Hold On I'm Coming
57. Soul Man
58. I Will Survive
59. Reach Out, I'll Be There
60. Nice And Slow
61. Shake Yo' Bootie
62. Every Beat Of My Heart
63. Ain't No Sunshine
64. Lean On Me
65. New Orleans
66. Over The Rainbow
67. Car Wash
68. When A Man Loves A Woman
69. Warm And Tender Love
70. Frankie
71. We Are Family
72. She's About A Mover
73. Mendocino
74. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel
75. Come On In This House
76. Walkin' The Dog
77. Do The Funky Chicken
78. Nutbush City Limits
79. River Deep, Mountain High
80. Mary Wells My Guy
81. Wild Thing
82. Love Is All Around
83. Groovy Kind Of Love
84. Um Um Um
85. I Think Of You
86. Crying Game
87. Tobacco Road
88. Sugar Baby Love
89. Juke Box Jive
90. Moon River
91. Big Bad John
92. Green Green Grass Of Home
93. Delilah
94. Bamba
95. Light My Fire
96. Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
97. San Franciscan Nights
98. House Of The Rising Sun
99. Somebody To Love
100. On The Road Again

Average customer rating: Report from the far reaches of the musical envelope. Not great music, but fun share Ligeti's fascination with mechanical things. Better than it had any right to be listen to with open ears

Ligeti: Mechanical Music Gyorgy Ligeti , Pierre Charial , Jürgen Hocker , and Françoise Terrioux Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Ligeti, György | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Inventions | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chaconnes | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music | Computer General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Caprices | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: György Ligeti Edition 6: Keyboard Works (Piano, Harpsichord, Organ) - Irina Kataeva / Pierre-Laurent Aimard / Elisabeth Chojnacka / Zsigmond Szathmáry György Ligeti Edition 4: Vocal Works (Madrigals, Mysteries, Aventures, Songs) - The King's Singers / Philharmonia Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen György Ligeti Edition 1: String Quartets and Duets - Arditti String Quartet György Ligeti Edition 2: A Cappella Choral Works - London Sinfonietta Voices György Ligeti Edition 3: Works for Piano (Etudes, Musica Ricercata) - Pierre-Laurent Aimard ASIN: B0000029P2 Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

1. Adaptations For Barrel Organ: Continuum
2. Adaptations For Barrel Organ: Hungarian Rock
3. Adaptations For Barrel Organ: Capriccio No. 1
4. Adaptations For Barrel Organ: Invention
5. Adaptations For Barrel Organ: Copriccio No. 2
6. Poeme Symphonique for 100 Metronomes
7. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: I. Sostenuuto - Misurato - Prestissimo
8. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: II. Mesto, rigido e cerimoniale
9. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: III. Allegro con spirito
10. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: IV. Temp de Valse (poco vivace - (a l'orgue de barbarie))
11. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: V. Rubato. Lementoso
12. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: VI. Allegro molto capriccioso
13. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: VII. Cantabile, molto legato
14. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: VIII. Vivace. Energico
15. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: IX. (Bela Bartok in memoriam) Adagio. Mesto - Allegro maestoso
16. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: X. Vivace. Capriccioso
17. Adaptation For Barrel Organ: IX. (Omaggio a Girolamo Frescobaldi) Andante misurato e tranquillo
18. Adaptations For Player Piano: X. Der Zauberlehrling
19. Adaptations For Player Piano: IX. Vertige
20. Adaptations For Player Piano: XI. En suspens
21. Adaptations For Player Piano: XIII, L'escalier du diable
22. Adaptations For Player Piano: XIVa. Coloana fara sfarsit
23. Adaptations For Player Piano: VII. Galamb borong - Adapted For 2 Player Pianos
24. Adaptations For Player Piano: Continuum - Adapted For 2 Player pianos

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Although Gyorgy Ligeti is best known for his eerie, tonally ambiguous choral and orchestral writing (immortalized in 2001: A Space Odyssey), this collection of works for musical automata--player piano, barrel organ, and metronomes--includes some of his most astonishing music. The player piano pieces are an exhilarating, intensely physical roller-coaster ride through superhuman tempi and dynamic extremes--an intriguing marriage of artifice and human invention. While clearly indebted to the influence of Nancarrow, Ligeti's player piano works are more approachable than Nancarrow's rigorous etudes, revealing the sense of humor that distinguishes Ligeti from his more ponderous contemporaries. Likewise, the controversial prank piece Metronomes foreshadows the phasing experiments of Reich with its intricate cross-rhythms created by metronomes marking time simultaneously at different speeds. Perhaps most fascinating of all are Ligeti's compositions for computer-modified barrel organ--a hand-cranked, calliope-like instrument popular with itinerant musicians in the 1700s. --Dennis Rea

Customer Reviews:

Report from the far reaches of the musical envelope........2006-08-29

This recording of Gyorgy Ligeti's 'Mechanical Music' gets five stars from me only because I happen to like this sort of thing, and 'good' music of this type which pushes the envelope in one direction or another is hard to come by. My immediate reaction to it is the amount of similarity I hear in some of the works to those of Frank Zappa's more serious instrumentals, especially to his 'signature' tune, 'Peaches En Regalia'. If I didn't know Sir Frank was heavily influenced by Edgar Varese, I would have started looking for Hungarian skeletens in the Zappa closet.

I will say that if you are not a nut on having the 'complete' set of things, this CD is less interesting than Ligeti's vocal works, but just a bit more interesting than his conventional instrumental works.

Not great music, but fun.......2006-02-16

Of Marcel Duchamp's powerful "Nude Descending a Staircase," an unfriendly (but perceptive) critic said a better title would have been "Explosion in a Shingle Factory." I'd suggest that Ligeti's Poeme Symphonique for 200 Metronomes might more descriptively be titled "Tone Poem: Waiting Out a Twenty-Minute Hailstorm in a Tin Shack."

That said, the album is fun. Some of the barrel organ works have a whimsicality that's appropriate for this instrument (which sometimes produces a sound that I can only describe as watery). It's interesting to hear Ligeti's already-strange Musica Ricercata pieces scored for barrel organ. No one of these pieces, however, carries a lot of emotional power.

share Ligeti's fascination with mechanical things........2004-01-30

First off, I should inform you that Sony's Ligeti Edition series is being deleted so if you're interested in this stuff, you should pick up the ones you want as soon as you can. Ligeti Edition 5 is a good one. No, it's AWESOME. If you have any interest in "mechanical music," this should be essential.

Poeme Symphonique for 100 Metronomes was the main thing I wanted to hear on this collection. The piece starts with 100 metronomes ticking in a dense, ordered mass of monotone ticks. As the piece progresses, as some of the metronomes finish winding down, distinct rhythmic arrangements begin to emerge, swaying and wavy and disorienting. (You can also play a good trick on someone: play this piece in their car and they'll think the vehicle is about to explode or something.) Finally, one metronome is left ticking alone, then silence. The concept seemed utterly fascinating so I knew it was something I had to check out. Fortunately, it is more than just an idea that sounds good on paper - it is a very enthralling piece of music. In the liner notes, Ligeti discusses the thermodynamic category of maximal entropy, which factored into his considerations in composing this piece. That's interesting, because in his work on "dissipative structures," Nobel laureate Ilya Prigogine theorized that a given system might reach a "bifurcation point," at which its simpler processes can no longer provide for order. At this point, Prigogine tells us, the system can either go into a total, entropic collapse, or evolve into a higher form of order. The second law of thermodynamics (on which our understanding of entropy is based) may not be as relevant as Prigogine's insights. Rather than coming to maximal entropy upon the finale of the single metronome, we can think of it as a new beginning. It's kind of inspirational in its own weird little way. To get the most out of it, play it on your finest stereo equipment at massive volumes and drown in the sound (gotta emulate the live performance anyway you can).

Another highlight of this collection as Ligeti's piano Etudes adapted for player piano. In standard form, the Etudes demand reams of virtuosity. Here, they are rearranged for player piano where there are no limits imposed by the performer - even the godlike Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Fredrik Ullen are still MEN, and thus have man's limitations. Needless to say, these adaptations are stunning and astonishingly fast, from the head-spinning runs of L'escalier du diable to the astonishing gamelan texture of Galamb borong (for two player pianos). Also of interest is Continuum, adapted for two player pianos. It takes the blurry prestissimo to unreal speeds (it cannot actually be played fast enough on standard piano - the original was written for harpsichord).

The barrel organ pieces are very amusing adaptations of early Ligeti with shadows of Bartok, and they are full of the original pieces' rhythmic ingenuity and vigor, but with flawless mechanical precision and tone control. I think a big reason for my enjoying them is their quirky sound. As for Musica ricercata, personally I'd rather listen to Aimard's piano version (on Ligeti Edition 3), but the barrel organ adaptation is a pretty interesting spin on the piece, with an arrangement that gives it a very different flavor. The barrel organ also makes them sound kinda proggy, hehe.

Get it. Remember, this stuff's going out of print, and Ligeti is so good you don't want to miss your opportunity to have his music!

Better than it had any right to be.......2003-11-26

I stalled for a long time on buying this disc because the general premise didn't seem attractive. 40 minutes of arrangements for barrel organ (mainly of early Ligeti), 15 of arrangements for player piano and a 20-minute piece for 100 metronomes just didn't seem much like fun. In part I was right, but there are also some surprising successes in store for the listener.

Continuum and Hungarian Rock are both harpsichord pieces: one a frenetic pattern-illusion toccata, the other a piece of faux-naif postmodern pastiche. Both come off very well in barrel organ transcription--it's so much easier to hear details that tend to get lost in live performance. Three early piano pieces follow in barrel organ transcriptions: the Capriccio #1 and Invention are not greatly interesting, but Pierre Charial's barrel organ version of the second Capriccio finds depths--and premonitions of later Ligeti--in it that have so far been missed by live interpreters.

The Poeme Symphonique might well be Ligeti's most controversial piece, and it's a comparatively rare venture into Dadaism. Essentially, all the performance involves is queuing up 100 metronomes at different speeds and waiting for them to run down. It's actually more musically interesting than one would expect--patterns emerge from a blur before the rhythms become more and more regular at the end--but it's unlikely to be a piece the listener is likely to return to. (In truth, it works much better live, treated as an installation.)

The barrel organ transcription of Musica ricercata for piano doesn't add very much to the original. One or two pieces--particularly the seventh--do benefit from having new light drawn on them, but in general I'd rather hear a pianist play it (particularly Aimard in his excellent performances on volume 3 of this edition).

The disc ends with player piano transcriptions. Der Zauberlehring, Vertige, En suspens and L'escalier du diable all appear much faster here than on recordings with human pianists. L'escalier, in particular, gives a tremendous sheer visceral thrill, though I miss the expressiveness of a live pianist. Coloana fara sfarasit is actually intended for a player piano, as Ligeti found it was too hard for a real pianist to play. It's a splendidly exhilarating ride, and I hope one day a super-virtuoso will be found who can play it on the piano. The two transcriptions for two antiphonally divided player pianos are not so interesting: Galamb borong gains little from the arrangement, while the version of Continuum that closes the disc isn't nearly as fun as the one that opens it.

I enjoyed this disc, though it's not one I return to very often. If you like the concept, I would recommend this recording--though buy it sooner rather than later as Sony's website no longer lists this disc as in print.

listen to with open ears.......2003-06-04

This cd is very interesting to listen to. Wow the barrel organ is a little different but it adds another view to Ligeti's music. Now for Poeme Symphonique for 100 metronomes, i didn't know how i would go with this piece. First time was like wow different but the second time started to hear something very personal.Music is what you make it

Average customer rating: I Will Not Forget This CD! Awesome God Praise true worship that's simple and beautiful Best Worship CD thus far... Get ready to be inspired

First Circle 100 Portraits and Waterdeep Manufacturer: Blue Renaissance ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Alternative | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Second Circle Third Circle You Are so Good to Me She Must and Shall Go Free Faith ASIN: B00003G1N7 Release Date: 1999-12-14

Tracks:

1. Today
2. I Will Not Forget You
3. You Are So Good to Me
4. You Have Redeemed My Soul
5. Tender Mercy
6. Whatever Thing
7. Those Who Trust
8. I Could Run Away
9. Though I Feel Alone
10. Land of the Living
11. Put in Me
12. Since I Am So Sick
13. Improv
14. Save Me
15. Come Fall on Us

Album Description

Enter the Worship Circle: First Circle is a unique praise and worship album. While most such recordings contain covers of the worship standards, this album features all original songs written by 100 Portraits and Waterdeep . What's more, the songs were recorded live and unplugged, and the instrumentation is composed solely of the jangle of acoustic guitars and the rhythms of hand drums. The result is a worship album for those dismayed or uninterested in the grandiose production and operatic vocals of typical praise and worship albums. Enter the Worship Circle :First Circle has a sound that is open and free-form, beautiful as a well-laid plan, but spontaneous as a sincere declaration of love.

Customer Reviews:

I Will Not Forget This CD!.......2006-06-06

This CD always makes it back into my CD player rotation. It is one of my favorite worship CDs for these reasons: it is raw but passionate and it is extremely catchy. Being a praise band, I have loved doing covers of I Will Not Forget You, You Are So Good to Me, You Have Redeemed My Soul, Tender Mercy, and I Could Run Away. These are some of the best praise songs of all time! This CD was recorded in a circle (thus the band name) and it is the best circle of the circles by far. I love the unique folksy songs and you can just picture the musicians playing in a circle with their eyes closed praising to the one true God above. Ben Pasley and Don Chaffer have written brilliant songs that will always find a place in my CD player. Only criticism is that the female vocals sometimes sound a bit whiny. But for the most part, everything sounds great and I wish there were more out their singing with such passion!

Awesome God Praise.......2004-11-02

100 Portraits and Waterdeep have an uncanny way of presenting music that sounds like something God would want to hear! They sing Psalms and praise in such a fresh and simple way. I just love this CD. The simplicity of the songs seems to enable a deeper connection to the Lord while I listen.

true worship that's simple and beautiful.......2003-02-07

'enter the worship circle' is a worship experience you don't want to miss! the lyrics are simple so you can catch on quickly. the music is simple [guitar, i think] and let's you focus on God rather than the music. the worship is so fresh and real that it just draws you in and encourages you to worship God. no fancy sound effects or instruments. there's also a booklet that gives you some advice on how to write your own worship music. it's an amazing cd :) a definite must-have!

Best Worship CD thus far..........2002-11-16

If you call yourself a Christian and have not at least heard this CD, you are truly missing out on real worship and intimacy with Jesus. 100 Portraits and Waterdeep have been absolutely filled with the Holy Spirit in the creation of this album. The songs are truly God breathed, coming from Divine inspiration. This CD will change your life! I cannot even begin to choose a favorite song...every single one is awesome! If you are really wanting to experience God in a way you never have before...get this CD! I recommend listening to it in your room alone; just let the words sing to your heart and you will have one of the greatest times in worship with our awesome Father. Just let God come and meet you half way....He wants to speak to you through this album!

Get ready to be inspired.......2002-02-27

I was so inspired by this album; the music, the emotion, the honesty and the simpleness of the rhythms and sounds. The instructions inside the jacket helped me to write many of my own songs. If you enjoy worshiping God, you'll enjoy this CD.

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