KÀ [Soundtrack]

The Cirque Tribune Forum (www.cirquetribune.com/features/kacd) - Jeff Tolotti, September 22, 2005
"Most of the music really is the show's music! I'm very happy to have this album in my collection."

Product Description
The soundtrack of the show KÀ is the most ambitious musical project produced by Cirque du Soleil to date. While remaining firmly rooted in Cirque du Soleil musical tradition, the recording features a symphony orchestra and a 40-member choir, as such creating a unique musical universe both epic and lyrical.

The powerful percussion and distinctive sound invites comparisons with classic movie soundtracks creating "a rich soundtrack that lives up to the overarching eye-candy on display", says Variety. To create this sound, KÀ was recorded at the renowned Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and in Montreal, where Cirque du Soleil is based. Hollywood veteran Simon Leclerc, the conductor for Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise and the play Les Misérables, conducted the orchestra in Los Angeles.

Composer René Dupéré has been part of Cirque du Soleil since the very beginning. KÀ is the first work Dupéré has composed for Cirque du Soleil since 1994’s Alegría, the best-selling Cirque du Soleil recording to date. "We pulled out all the stops in the making of this album, and the result is, I believe, a record of the highest quality," says Dupéré. The album KÀ is worthy of the show that Time magazine called "bigger than Vegas."

Both the stage production and the soundtrack called for highly innovative use of musical technology. Says Martin Lord-Ferguson, co-producer of the recording: "Technological innovation, artistic audacity and technical prowess are all features of KÀ that the soundtrack had to reflect."

KÀ [Soundtrack]

KÀ,Cirque du Soleil,Cirque Du Soleil

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Average customer rating: MS okay Breathtakingly beautiful ka'Ano'i Not His Best

Ka 'Ano'i Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole Manufacturer: Tropical Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: E Ala E In Dis Life Alone in IZ World Facing Future IZ in Concert: The Man and His Music ASIN: B00000I3US Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

1. Margarita
2. Coney Island Washboard Woman
3. kainoa
4. Kana'i Aupuni
5. I'll Be There/Warren's Song
6. Men Who Ride Mountains
7. Over The Rainbow /What A Wonderful World
8. Hanohano O Cowboy
9. Sea Of Love
10. You Don't Know Me

Product Description

1. Margarita
2. Coney Island Washboard Woman
3. kainoa
4. Kana i Aupuni
5. I ll Be There/Warren s Song
6. Men Who Ride Mountains
7. Over The Rainbow /What A Wonderful World
8. Hanohano O Cowboy
9. Sea Of Love
10. You Don t Know Me

Format: CD

Amazon.com essential recording

Better known among his fans as "Iz," Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a phenomenon in the Hawai'ian Islands totally below Mainland radar. So important was Iz's singing to Native Hawa'ians and Hawai'i residents alike that Governor Ben Cayetano declared a statewide day of mourning when Iz passed away in 1997--this despite his controversial Hawai'i-sovereignty politics. Ka Ano'i was the 1991 winner of the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award for best contemporary Hawai'ian album, and Iz himself won for best male vocalist that year. This album is appealing mainly for its honesty and simplicity: simplicity of tone consistent with the casual ukulele and slack-key sound, and honesty of voice through Hawai'i-enhanced allegorical tracks like "Coney Island Washer Woman" and "I'll Be There." A later version of Iz's "Over the Rainbow" was featured in the 1998 film Meet Joe Black, as well. Despite his imposing stature, Iz was an embodiment of the simplicity and gentleness in the music itself, more noticeable in this early album than in his later work. --Erik Macki

Customer Reviews:

MS.......2007-07-14

It was the most relaxing cd I have ever listen to, even tho you dont understand the word you can feel what they are saying

okay.......2007-01-10

It was okay but not as good as his other cd's that i own

Breathtakingly beautiful.......2007-01-03

On a trip to Hawaii many years ago we were introduced to the wonderful music of IZ. What an incredible man, and voice. I have two of Iz's CD's and one DVD and they are all wonderful. When the Washington rain gets to me in the winter, I put in IZ and turn the heater up and dream I'm in Hawaii. Mahalo

ka'Ano'i.......2006-11-05

On atrip to Hawaii, riding a tour bus, this CD was playing, it was so good, had to buy it as soon as I got home, this music by IZ is so compelling, I had to find out more about the man, and my findings made the music even more meaningful, this is the second CD I have, and prize both of them highly,

Not His Best.......2006-07-30

After two outstanding IZ albums (Facing Future and Alone in IZ World), this was my third purchase. What a disappointment. This is just not as good as his other albums. For the man who has a singing voice of an angel, this was a shock. Please note too that the version of Over the Rainbow and Wonderful World is not the one you hear on his other albums and is not nearly as good. There are a few nice songs on this album, but not a good first IZ album.

Average customer rating: Sounds A Bit Like M E H D I Fantastic!!! Ka- Fabulous!! Strong and refresh music Made me a true Cirque fan

KÀ Cirque du Soleil Manufacturer: Cirque Du Soleil ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cirque Du Soleil - Corteo Cirque du Soleil - Lovesick Cirque du Soleil - Midnight Sun Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba Cirque du Soleil - Alegria (Live in Sydney) ASIN: B000BC8SMO Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. O MAKUNDE
2. PAGEANT
3. KOUDAMARE
4. STORM
5. DEEP
6. SHADOWPLAY
7. PURSUIT
8. FOREST
9. FLIGHT
10. THREAT
11. LOVE DANCE
12. BATTLEFIELD
13. AFTERMATH
14. IF I COULD REACH YOUR HEART
15. WEVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG
16. REACH FOR ME NOW

Album Description

The soundtrack of the show KÀ is the most ambitious musical project produced by Cirque du Soleil to date. While remaining firmly rooted in Cirque du Soleil musical tradition, the recording features a symphony orchestra and a 40-member choir, as such creating a unique musical universe both epic and lyrical.

The powerful percussion and distinctive sound invites comparisons with classic movie soundtracks creating "a rich soundtrack that lives up to the overarching eye-candy on display", says Variety. To create this sound, KÀ was recorded at the renowned Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and in Montreal, where Cirque du Soleil is based. Hollywood veteran Simon Leclerc, the conductor for Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise and the play Les Misérables, conducted the orchestra in Los Angeles.

Composer René Dupéré has been part of Cirque du Soleil since the very beginning. KÀ is the first work Dupéré has composed for Cirque du Soleil since 1994's Alegría, the best-selling Cirque du Soleil recording to date. "We pulled out all the stops in the making of this album, and the result is, I believe, a record of the highest quality," says Dupéré. The album KÀ is worthy of the show that Time magazine called "bigger than Vegas."

Both the stage production and the soundtrack called for highly innovative use of musical technology. Says Martin Lord-Ferguson, co-producer of the recording: "Technological innovation, artistic audacity and technical prowess are all features of KÀ that the soundtrack had to reflect."

Customer Reviews:

Sounds A Bit Like M E H D I.......2007-07-28

Oh, Wow! This is a cd that will be liked by all who enjoy M E H D I, E N I G MA or even Loreena Mckinnetts Previous works. It is the very essence of good new age. So tranquil, yet so spirited, this cd is a refreshing break from my well-worn collection, I just keep wanting to listen to it over and over again. I am amazed! It reminds me somewhat of Dralion , but still very unique. This is music to the soul.

ALSO RECOMMENDED: M E H D I ~ Instrumental Paradise Volume 8..A True Gem, JUST GO LISTEN TO THE SAMPLES !

Fantastic!!!.......2007-05-22

Only by listening to the CD, I'm already captivated.
Can't wait for the chance to go Vegas to attend the show....!!

Ka- Fabulous!!.......2007-05-07

Cirque du Soleil's Ka is a beautiful acrobatic show. I so much loved this show, that I wanted the music. And the score doesnot let one down. From it's wonderful rhythmic songs to it's bombastic tones. I thoroughly give it my highest recomendation.

Strong and refresh music.......2007-04-12

I own several Cirque Du Soleil's CDs, this comes to my 2nd favorite. My all time favor of Cirque Du Soleil is Varekai because of its story line, the composition of the music, needless to say, the Fire Within on Bravo TV.
KA is good as well, but I just don't like that last few pieces, specifically, my ears just don't do well with that female singer's voice. Nothing against her personally, just don't feel right to hear her voice.
The choir is great, music is great, if you can listen with good sound system, you should be able to feel the battle field.
It has the 5-star potential if they have different female singer.

Made me a true Cirque fan.......2007-04-01

My husband and I have always enjoyed watching Cirque du soleil on TV, but when we saw KA while on our honeymoon in Las Vegas, we were hooked and saw another show before we left that week. We purchased this album after we found ourselves humming it as we walked down the strip. Now we listen to it whenever we want to remember our honeymoon! Brilliant music that still gives me chills.

Average customer rating:

Take Us to the River Robin Mark , John Hartley , Stuart Townend , and Gary Sadler Manufacturer: Butterfly Int'l Dist/Ka ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music | Contemporary Christian | Gospel Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Revival in Belfast II Come Heal This Land: Live Worship From Northern Ireland Featuring Robin Mark Revival in Belfast This City These Streets East Of The River ASIN: B0001RBFL0 Release Date: 2004-04-20

Tracks:

1. Take Us To The River
2. In Christ Alone
3. This Is The Day (6:30am)
4. Every Day
5. How Long
6. Lord Of Every Heart
7. Where Truth And Mercy Meet
8. When Love Came Down
9. The Presence Of God
10. How Matchless Is Your Love
11. The Way It Is

Average customer rating: Great! Beautiful Hawaiian Mood Music Beautiful, Gentle, Waterborne Gentle Island sounds

Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko Keola Beamer Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Moe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream Guitar Black Sand Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Mauna Kea: White Mountain Journal Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00005UK0Q Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

1. Pailolo
2. Kapaula Bay
3. Kaulana Na Pua
4. Kolowaka
5. Li'i's Song
6. Mino'aka
7. Moana's Laundry Basket
8. Nala Hala O Nuae
9. Wai Ulu
10. Pauahi O Kalani
11. Kawohikukapulani
12. The Myna Bird's Dobro
13. Papa's okolehau
14. Ka Makani 'Ula'ula
15. Pau Lili Lehua

Amazon.com

Of the slack-key guitarists that pianist George Winston has brought to light from Hawaii, the most eloquent and forward-looking is Keola Beamer, which is ironic given that Beamer's first album in 1973 was called Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style. There's nothing old about the music on Soliloquy. Unlike most of his brethren, Beamer rarely sings, and that seems to free him from the sometimes clichéd phrasing and melodies identified with Hawaiian music. Even without those signposts, however, Beamer's music is distinctly Hawaiian, beginning with the slack-key guitar. It's a standard acoustic guitar, but the strings are tuned lower--literally, slacker--than normal. It gives the guitar a lazy, wistful sound just shy of yearning. Soliloquy mixes Beamer's original compositions with traditional songs in unique arrangements, including some for two acoustic guitars. A bit more low key than his previous albums, and featuring more nylon than steel string, Soliloquy is a quiet meditation born from the idyllic environment of Hawaii. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2007-04-06

I just set the player on repeat and listen to it for hours. Soothing music. Good to pay attention to or just let it be background music. This is a good CD to have.

Beautiful Hawaiian Mood Music.......2006-08-25

The playing is lovely, and will set a peaceful, relaxing Hawaiian tone wherever you listen to it.

Beautiful, Gentle, Waterborne.......2004-07-13

Infused with the islands - recreates them in sound. The perfect accompaniment to a day or evening on the water. This music gently, deeply sinks in. I'm buying another as a gift for a friend so I can get mine back!

Gentle Island sounds.......2002-12-03

Keola's latest release for George Winstons Dancing Cat Records is a wonderful, soothing, melodic trip through the Islands. There is no low point on the album, and as the songs all are of a quiet tempo with similiar feel, they flow together as a sort of Hawaiian slack guitar suite. Highly recommended! Also- if you get the chance- see Keola live. He puts on a super show.

Average customer rating: Two of his best! About time these albums were re released. JW in His Prime, Taking His Time

Nothin' But the Blues/White, Hot & Blue Johnny Winter Manufacturer: Bgo Records/Ka ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Texas Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Raisin' Cain Breakin' It Up & Breakin' It Down Third Degree They Only Come Out at Night/Shock Treatment Guitar Slinger ASIN: B000MMN7B0 Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Tired of Tryin'
2. TV Mama
3. Sweet Love and Evil Women
4. Everybody's Blues
5. Drinkin' Blues
6. Mad Blues
7. It Was Rainin'
8. Bladie Mae
9. Walkin' Thru the Park

Album Description

Two cracking late-`70s albums from Blues Rock guitarist Johnny Winter. Muddy Waters and James Cotton feature on Nothin' But The Blues. Johnny Winter is still actively gigging and recording. Digitally re-mastered and slipcased. New notes.

Customer Reviews:

Two of his best!.......2007-06-15

This is a great opportunity to have both these albums on CD. I have both on CD and vinyl already, but the remastering is very good. Despite being 30 years since original release they are still a great collection of blues. Check out the re-issued "Johnny Winter" "Second Winter" and "Progressive Blues Experiment" CDs.

About time these albums were re released........2007-06-12

Having owned both of them on vinyl since the late 70's I was amazed to see that finally they are out together no less.Two great albums by a man on top of his game. By the way my turn table has gone the way of the steam engine but the albums are still in pristine order.

JW in His Prime, Taking His Time.......2007-05-15

Firstly, you probably already have these on vinyl and want to know if the quality is there. Yes, these are Sony authorized productions. In fact, they are digitally remastered...it's sounds great, no worries. And yes both albums are on a single CD. Nothing But.. has been out for years and is a great blues album. Backed by Muddy's band including James Cotton on harp, this recording of original material has JW singing good time, rough, heartfelt blues. Unlike the earlier arena rock albums, he slows it down and delivers core blues. Also the relaxed time and fun in studio really comes through here. Now this is the first I've found White, Hot & Blue on CD, and thank God for that. This is a total gem of a recording. Same core blues, but definitely more plugged in. Backed by a very tight group of smoking players, this finds JW on primarily covers, putting the originals in their best possible light. The surprise is Pat Ramsey on harp, I can't say if he's technically great, but he sounds awesome. The best description of this album, "slinky." These recordings supported JW on tour enlightening us to purely American music played by a man that can only be described as a National Treasure. I dare you to listen to these recordings and be in a bad mood.

Average customer rating: Perfect Companion to their first offering! No deeper funk alive Seminal funk. One of the best early 70's Funk Instrumentals EVER Great music, O.K. sound quality

Look-Ka Py Py The Meters Manufacturer: Sundazed Music Inc. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Funk Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Meters Struttin' Rejuvenation Cabbage Alley Fire on the Bayou ASIN: B0000365IN Release Date: 1999-11-30

Tracks:

1. Look-Ka Py Py
2. Rigor Mortis
3. Pungee
4. Thinking
5. This Is My Last Affair
6. Funky Miracle
7. Yeah, You're Right
8. Little Old Money Maker
9. Oh, Calcutta!
10. The Mob
11. 9'Til 5
12. Dry Spell
13. Grass
14. Borro

Album Description

Reissue of 1970 album by this funky New Orleans-based r& b group led by Art Neville & produced by the mighty team of Allen Toussaint and Marshall Sehorn. Contains all 12 cuts from when the Rounder label originally issued it, plus two previously unreleased bonus tracks, 'Grass' & 'Borro'. The album was their third overall & first for Rounder. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Companion to their first offering!.......2007-07-30

Matching the first album in its rawness and funk intensity LOOK-KA PY PY is the perfect companion to THE METERS, their debut album, and is a must buy. These two albums are my favourite and they both come with some additional tracks.

No deeper funk alive.......2005-04-09

The Meters were the most underrrated band to emerge out of the late 60s/early 70s funk explosion.

This is music that would not only inform 70s r&b but would filter into the jazz of the day. And the band was just amazing -funky guitar and organ riffs, and a beautifully understated but stunningly precise rhythm section.

Seminal funk........2004-07-29

To paraphrase a recent truck commercial, "it's a big, tough funk album. What's not to like?"

If you're a modern music producer, please do yourself a favor and listen to the drums on this album. They're back a bit in the mix but still pop, the snare doesn't sound like the grand canyon but it's got a ring to it, and the cymbals stay out of the way of everything else while still aggressive. Quite frankly, just about every modern drum "sound" I've heard, from rock to the anemic junk that passes for funk these days to jazz, is a gutless wonder by comparison. That "metallic" snare sound that's so popular these days (on rock recordings by everyone from Pearl Jam to 311 to No Doubt to every so-called "punk" band on the radio) sucks. It just does, it's not musical, it's too "open" to focus a groove. Get over it, please, and let us know when you've got it right. Whoever produces Queens of The Stone Age or Cake can chill, though, 'cause you're close. A bit more snap and some high-end blap and you're there. Can you imagine how absolutely tough a good punk band would sound with a drum kit recorded like the Meters recorded their drum kit?

I think you get the gist that I like this album. I've lived with it for a long time now and it's never out of the crate (i.e., DJ crate). I find excuses to play cuts off this thing everywhere -- weddings, house parties, whatever. If the DJ saved your life, he probably did it with a song from this record on one that sampled it or the other two Meters albums ("The Meters", "Struttin'") from this era.

Someone wake me up when a modern "rock" or "funk" band sounds and plays half this good. Pay attention to the grooves on "Funky Miracle", "Look Ka Ka Py Py", and "Pungee". That stuff's much harder to play than it sounds, no one I've heard does it right besides the Meters themselves.

There are imitation funk bands out there these days trying to cop the old-school sound, but they don't have the chops to pull it off. Do yourself a favor and savor the real thing. The Meters is it, and this album is definitively it.

One of the best early 70's Funk Instrumentals EVER.......2003-09-09

If you like newer funk, such as the instrumental Beastie Boys stuff or the less heavy, more funky Red Hot Chili Peppers tunes BUY THIS. This is where it all came from. The influence this album has had cannot be overestimated.

I initially bought this album after hearing it on the speakers in one of my favorite (vinyl) record stores. I had never heard the Meters before but simply thought it was exactly the kind of upbeat groovy stuff that would be perfect for parties, drinking Abita beer and hanging out in the sunshine. This is true, but I have subsequently been blown away by how amazing this CD is.

I bought it over 10 years ago and this album has never sat long on the shelf. It seems like the grooves that were laid down on Look-Ka-Py-Py just never get old. It's very funky, a little cheesy (in a good way), and everyone seems to dig it. These guys are fantastic musicians, too.

This album is a classic and (arguably) the best of the Meters collection- a great 1st Meters album!

Great music, O.K. sound quality.......2000-07-20

One of the best vibes out there! Short (37 min) but very rewarding album, deserves multiple listens. Surprizing how none of The Meters' tracks made it on any funk's greatest hits... Sound quality is the only disappointment, it is sort of muffled. Sundazed could do a better job remastering this essential records. Still, highly recommended.

Average customer rating: Acquired Taste but a scintillating vintage none the less Amongst the Catacombs of AWESOME Good Lord... PURE MUSICAL GENIUS AND BRUTALITY!!! My favorite Nile album

Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka Nile Manufacturer: Relapse ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Black Seeds of Vengeance In Their Darkened Shrines Annihilation of the Wicked None So Vile In the Beginning ASIN: B0000241VH Release Date: 1998-04-28

Tracks:

1. Smashing The Antiu
2. Barra Edinazzu
3. Kudurru Maqlu
4. Serpent Headed Mask
5. Ramses Bringer Of War
6. Stones Of Sorrow
7. Die Rache Krieg Lied Der Assyriche
8. The Howling Of The Jinn
9. Pestilence And Iniquity
10. Opening Of The Mouth
11. Beneath Eternal Oceans Of Sand

Customer Reviews:

Acquired Taste but a scintillating vintage none the less.......2007-07-23

Sure its takes some time to accurately decide if Nile is for you or not but in my book these guys are genuis. Beware... if you do begin to appreciate Nile and where they are coming from - you may lay waste to half your CD collection. I just have a hard time listening to anything else!

If you are into Death metal and especially if you like death growlers like Suffocation and others - you owe it to yourself to purchase every Nile CD you can find. They are just amazing. The production is just perfection and the scale of Nile CDs is just epic. Priveledged listening.

Amongst the Catacombs of AWESOME.......2007-01-28

This is an amazing release by Nile. Although not too recent, it is still one of the best albums I have ever listened to, and I still listen to it every day. From the exciting day that I ordered it, to today, and probably a while further than tomorrow, I do, and will always, love this CD. Definetly a 5 star

Good Lord..........2006-06-28

Nile is pure bliss. I mean, this is not just an out-of-the-ordinary death metal band. This is a band that blends death metal brutality and technicality with Egyptian themes. And they hail from South Carolina. Amazing, ain't it?

"Ramses Bringer of War" has these trumpet blasts at first, then the brutal riffage. "Smashing The Antiu" and "Serpent Headed Mask" have some of the best blastbeats ever heard, while the closer track, "Beneath Eternal Oceans of Sand" is more of an ambience track.

This is a great start for a breakthrough band. Recommended.

PURE MUSICAL GENIUS AND BRUTALITY!!!.......2006-05-01

Nile have to be the most unique death metal band ever! They combine death metal with Egyptian music! This sounds like a disaster but it's actually very cool in practice. Karl Sanders is an awesome death metal vocalist and also an awesome guitarist! His growls are very extreme and and are actually rather easy to understand unlike jokes like Mortician's Will Rahmer. His guitar work is very fast and is right up there with Slayer's Kerry King, Death's Chuck Schuldner(RIP), and Children of Bodom's Alexi Laiho in terms of bloody fast riffs. My favorite track is "Opening of the Mouth" which is probably has the best transition from Egyptian music to death metal. If you're looking for a death metal album that's different, you can't go wrong with this one!

My favorite Nile album.......2006-04-26

Nile are without a doubt, one of the fastest, heaviest, and most extreme death metal bands ever, and I love'em. They're one of my favorite death metal bands ever, and also among my top 20 favorite bands of all time. Their 1998 breakthrough album "Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka" is my favorite album from these guys. I bought this album along with "In Their Darkened Shrines" when I went down to Eau Claire over the weekend, and I've been listening to it ever since. "Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka" has all the right elements like every Nile album that you can think of: Brutal deep growling vocals, menacing guitar riffs, crazy wild solos, rampaging drums, what more do you need. Vocalist/guitarist Karl Sanders growls and roars like a gorilla on steroids, and his guitarwork on here is just flatout incredible. He just lets off a barrage of monster shredding riffs that'll tear your bare skin off, and wild solos that'll scorch your back. There's also some good bass lines from Chief Spires, and excellent drumming from Pete Hammoura (who both do backing vocals as well). This guy can do it all. Rampaging double bass kicks, lightning fast blast beats, you name it. My favorite songs on here are "Smashing the Antiu", "Ramses Bringer of War", "Barra Edinazzu", "Serpent Headed Mask", "The Howling of the Jinn", and "Beneath Eteranal Oceans of Sand". Please read on for the ratings.
Jeremy's song ratings:
1. Smashing the Antiu - 5/5
2. Barra Edinazzu - 5/5
3. Kudurru Maqlu - 4/5
4. Serpent Headed Mask - 5/5
5. Ramses Bringer of War - 5/5
6. Stones of Sorrow - 5/5
7. Die Rache Krieg Lied der Assyriche - 4/5
8. The Howling of the Jinn - 5/5
9. Pestilence and Iniquity 5/5
10. Opening of the Mouth - 5/5
11. Beneath Eternal Oceans of Sand - 5/5

Overall I highly recommend this album to any fan of Nile, death metal, heavy metal, or just good music in general. Buy this album now, I guarantee you'll love it.

If you like this album, I also recommend these albums as well:
"Legion" by Deicide
"None So Vile" by Cryptopsy
"Effigy of the Forgotten" by Suffocation

Average customer rating: Biography/Interview CD

Maximum Fallout Boy Fall out Boy Manufacturer: United States Of Dist./Ka ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fall Out Boy's Evening Out with Your Girl From Under the Cork Tree [Limited "Black Clouds and Underdogs" Edition] Infinity on High Infinity on High - Deluxe Limited Edition Project Rocket/Fall Out Boy ASIN: B000EQHV6G Release Date: 2006-07-18

Product Description

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Biography/Interview CD.......2007-04-05

This is a biography/interview CD for the band. It does not contain any music.

Average customer rating: Very pleasantly surprised. Worth listening to, worth owning.

Ka Hikina O Ka Hau (The Coming of the Snow) Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Thompson | Thompson, Randall | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Moe`uhane Kika: Tales From The Dream Guitar Soliloquy: Ka Leo O Loko Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar in the Real Old Style Black Sand Wooden Boat ASIN: B000K7UG0W Release Date: 2006-12-12

Tracks:

1. Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening
2. Poli'ahu (The Mauna Kea Snow Goddess)
3. The Little Drummer Boy/Winter Aloha
4. Gymnopedie No.1
5. Gnossienne NO.3
6. Gymnopedie No.2
7. Gnossienne No.4
8. Gymnopedie No.3
9. Pavane For A Sleeping Beauty
10. Lullaby Of The Cat
11. Chiquilin De Bachin
12. Milonga
13. Tutu Maramba
14. Cantar Montanes
15. Spinning Song
16. Song Of India
17. Venetian Boat Song
18. The Nightingale
19. If My Complaints Could Passions Move
20. Come Heavy Sleep

Customer Reviews:

Very pleasantly surprised. Worth listening to, worth owning........2007-07-10

I mainly bought this all instrumental CD for one song only, The Little Drummer Boy (with George Winston), but was quite surprised at what it had to offer overall. I had no idea the CD contained variations on classical works, as I thought this was just a collection of winter themed Hawaiian slack key music. Each piece is well worth listening too, and keeping on hand for any occasion or mood. Many times a CD features a few really good songs, with a bunch of fillers that are merely passable. This CD is jam packed with quality music (though most of the songs are short at under two and one half minutes and do sound similar). I have other CDs by Keola Beamer, so I knew going into this that this would be a decent CD regardless, as he is quite talented.

The works within are rather mellow and are not upbeat like some of his other songs/works, but I find that this CD makes a great companion piece to his other works - and just plain excellent on its own. My favorite song on the CD, The Snow Goddess (also with George Winston), is phenomenal. Brilliant, even. In fact, not only is this the best song on the CD it's also one of my all time favorites by any artist. It's just that good. However, the quality of this song isn't quite on par with it's release on the Windham Hill Winter Solstice V holiday CD, but a nice addition to this CD nonetheless.

And speaking of quality, that is really the only aspect of this CD that's worth complaining about. I'm not sure what happened or who oversaw this release, but it's not as polished as Keola Beamer's other works, or others by Windham Hill and Dancing Cat records. It sounds as if my speakers are busted on certain songs (this is obviously not the case). And going back to The Snow Goddess, it sounds as if someone turned the volume up on a lesser quaility CD player without the music playing - as you hear a terribly audible white noise throughout. Quite a shame.

Yet even with this quality issue being a nuisance, I can't lower it's score. I liked it too much to do so. It's not for everyone, but by no means would it make for a bad purchase. A must for George Winston fans looking to add another Christmas work of his to their collection (The Little Drummer Boy is very nice and just over four minutes in length), those who are fans of Keola Beamer (Wooden Boat is still my favorite CD of his), and recommended to classical music listeners and all those who enjoy good music.

Average customer rating: Driving Music for Hawaii The Tiki Bar Is Now Open! Mmmmm..... brings back memories. Extremely fantastic! Upbeat and infectious

Best of Ka'au Crater Boys Ka'au Crater Boys Manufacturer: Sharlene Oshiro ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Honey Baby The Best of Hawaiian Style Band On Fire Only the Very Best of the Makaha Sons: Heke Wale Tropical Hawaiian Day ASIN: B000007SOK Release Date: 2006-08-15

Tracks:

1. Tropical Hawaiian Day
2. You Don't Write
3. Rhythm Of The Rain
4. Brown Eyed Girl
5. Surf
6. I Hear Music A.K.A. Mr. Reggae
7. Kawika
8. Guava Jelly
9. Opihi Man
10. Makaha
11. Wahine 'Ilikea
12. Still The One
13. Elvira
14. Carly Rose
15. On Fire

Customer Reviews:

Driving Music for Hawaii.......2007-03-05

Get this for driving on the Islands. It makes the drive time pass enjoying the scenery with the music.

The Tiki Bar Is Now Open!.......2006-02-08

This is an wonderful collection of carefree Hawaiian tunes and contemporary pop songs sung "Island Style!" From the reggae sounding 'Tropical Hawaiian Day' to the more traditional 'Kawika' and the unexpected 'Elvira' you'll feel the gentle ocean breeze and the aloha spirit surround you.

Great music for an evening around the pool and be sure you're drinking something fruity with an umbrella in it. Relax, enjoy and stay until the bar is closed!

Mmmmm..... brings back memories........2005-09-23

I have been to Hawaii twice and until recently, never looked into Hawaiian music. I always assumed it was all like Don Ho or the crying steel guitars of the 60's and 70's. The funny thing is, I don't remember hearing any of that kind of music while I was there. I remember hearing a different style of music played live at the hotels and resturaunts. On my first trip, I have a vivid memory of laying in bed trying to go to sleep about 8:00 pm. My wife and I had just arrived that day and had jet lag. We were listening to the music coming from the resturaunt outside our hotel. We both thought, we are so tired that we should be angry about this, but this music is really good. Since our last trip, I got to wondering if anyone has ever recorded that style of music because I really liked it. Simple music, with a guitar and Uke, but with a style that has Hawaii written all over it. Based on a recomendation from a Hawaiian themed website, I tried this CD without ever hearing it. What a pleasant surprise. This CD has become one of my favorites. In fact, Brown Eyed Girl reminds me so very much of the group that played in Waikiki that first night back in '92 that I sometimes wonder if it was the Crater Boys playing that night. Soon after getting this CD, I began to order the other CD's by the Crater Boys. I love their music and so does most everyone I play it for.

Extremely fantastic!.......2004-03-25

Seems like if you have been to Hawaii, you will have heard this music before at the Airport or in Waikiki or on TV.

I am a resident who lived in Hawaii for half my life, and then lived internationally for a long time. I have been away from Hawaiian music for some time. I was in a used book store on Oahu today and I heard track #11, Wahine Ilikea. Somehow it struck me as the best ever rendition of Wahine Ilikea that I have ever heard.

When I asked for tha album name the man in the music store got all excited and he suggested that if I haven't heard this album then I would love to hear another abum and he recommended my favorite Hawaiian group.

Just from that alone I deduced that this CD must be a great Hawaiian classic.

It is said that this song compares the white clouds of Molokai to a woman. On the side of Molokai that is away from the tradewinds, there is a place called Kamalo`oa, and legend has it that there is a lava tube that connects to the north coas, and people lived in the tube.

As a bonus you also get a great song #7 Kawika.

Must get it.

Upbeat and infectious.......2003-05-02

This CD conains some joyful music that will put you in a Hawaiian mood no matter where you are. The musicianship is outstanding. The Crater boys can really pick and the song selection is flawless. One wonderful upbeat foot tapping tune follows another. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face so put on your best Aloha shirt , mix a mai-tai and kick back with this.

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