And the Winner Is [Import]

And the Winner Is [Import]

Track Listings

1. Man Overbored

2. No Rules

3. Fire In The Hole

4. Legalize Murder Now

5. Obsessed By Speed

6. Sliced

7. B O F G

8. Cyanide Kick

9. Lost Man Landing

10. Skin N Bones

11. Gated Communities

12. Loose Screws

13. The No Good People

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2000 release for Swedish metal act. 13 tracks including, 'Man Overbored', 'No Rules', 'Fire in the Hole', 'Legalize Murder Now' & 'Obsessed by Speed'. Osmose Productions.

Tracks:

Night Owl
Me My Money Down
Side By Side
Guysborough Railway
Ique Fortunidad
Evening Time
Smile Smile Smile
Siyahamba
Down By The Riverside
Rattlin' Bog
Firefly
So Long It's Been Good To Know Yuh
What A Wonderful World
Wild Mountain Thyme
Leadbelly Songs
Linger For Awhile

Amazon.com

Just as adult authors from Isabel Allende to Clive Barker are writing kids' books these days, rock & roll artists (remember Jerry Garcia and David Grisman's 1993 recording Not for Kids Only?) are reaching out to the younger set. Thank goodness, we say... and scoot over, Barney. Festival Five Records is the children's music label founded by Dan Zanes, former lead singer of the Del Fuegos, where he hopes to capture "the sound of a neighborhood band on the front stoop playing tunes after dinner for a family dance." His third CD release, Night Time! ("a musical cool-down disc for all ages underground"), comes on the heels of Rocket Ship Beach and Family Dance. Here, traditional tunes such as the West Indian sea shanty "Pay Me My Money Down" and the African American folk song "Down by the Riverside" take their place next to folksy, hypnotic Zanes originals, including "Night Owl," "Firefly," and "Linger for Awhile," a song aimed to reflect Brooklyn stoop life. Mandolins, harmonicas, trombones, fiddles, electric guitars (and more!) add to the contagious buoyancy of this eclectic 16-track CD. Our favorite is "Rattlin' Bog," a delightfully nonsensical cumulative song, led by Father Goose and featuring the kids in the Dandelion Chorus. As in his other CDs, Zanes invites friends and family to join the fun, along with heavy-hitters such as Aimee Mann, Lou Reed, and Dar Williams. This irresistible collection, appealing to toddlers and easy on their parents, is packaged in a colorful board book illustrated by Donald Saaf with starry scenes of moonlit music making. An excellent addition to any children's music library. --Karin Snelson

Customer Reviews:

Different from House Party.......2007-05-14

I ordered this CD along with Dan Zanes House Party CD. My daughter loves the fun songs from the House Party CD better than the Night Time CD. I can't get her to listen to the slow songs on this cd although I really enjoy them.

We love this cd.......2007-02-11

This is in our babies room. Each night when we get ready for bed we listen to this cd. It winds her down a little and makes diaper changing a little more easier for us.

children's music.......2006-10-29

This music is mainly for children but some adults will find something to like about it, too. The music is diverse and creative. Children are sure to like it if you play it for them. Of course, it's hard getting children to listen to music if they don't want to, but give it time and I'm sure they will enjoy this collection of songs.

great music!.......2006-08-05

Our 22 mo. old loves this music much more than the kiddy tunes that mom and dad can hardly bear to listen to.

Dan Zanes Nightime is "Happy Music".......2006-07-27

I was introduced to the Dan Zanes Nightime CD while I was visiting my 3 1/2 year old grandson. He listens to it everynight before going to sleep with "Pay Me You Owe Me" being his single favorite song. I fell in love with the CD because each time I play it I can vividly recall the pleasure it gave us both. The choice of songs on the CD gives all ages something to remember and before you know it you will be singing and dancing along with the music.

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the winner is....
Angela Hacker - Something Special!
Angela Rocks!!!

The Winner Is...
Angela Hacker
Manufacturer: Warner Bros.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000P654L4

Product Description

Studio recordings from the Nashville Star Season 5 Winner. Includes tracks inspired by the live performances plus 5 new tracks. 1)Love Me Wild, 2)Strawberry Wine, 3)You Got Me, 4)Do Right Woman Do Right Man, 5)I Can't Make You Love Me, 6)Emotionless, 7)Total Loss, 8)I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool, 9)When Will I Be Loved, 10)Hard To Handle - Featuring Zac Hacker

Amazon.com

As the winner of the fifth season of Nashville Star, Angela Hacker brings more than a hint of the soul music of her native Muscle Shoals to contemporary country. With her breathy alto and trace of a rasp, Hacker proves equal to the task of handling R&B classics "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" (originally recorded by Aretha Franklin) and "Hard to Handle" (though the steamy album closer sounds a little incestuous as a duet with her brother Zac, who also competed that season). Her debut album mixes studio versions of other standards that Hacker performed during the competition--"Strawberry Wine," "I Can't Make You Love Me" (the Bonnie Raitt ballad), and "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"--but the combination of Hacker's vocal grit and her songwriting strength suggests that she's an artist of considerable promise. Her songwriting collaborations on "You Got Me" and "Emotionless" fit just fine with the familiar fare. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

the winner is...........2007-07-06

wow two years in a row on Nashville Star that I picked the winner and purchased the cd. Both were well worth buying. Angela's voice is a mix between Tammy Wynette and Lorretta Lynn. She has a very raspy yet very country voice. When I first heard her sing on Nashville Star, I knew she was going to be the winner! This cd is very good and well worth it.

Angela Hacker - Something Special!.......2007-04-11

Following Angela's triumphant performances on the Opry, I looked forward to her new Cd with renewed and even rabid anticipation. At last I would have a complete set of performances to substitute for and augment the bit and pieces of her music that I had managed to acquire from Itunes and elsewhere, and, moreover, one that was to be consistently and professionally produced.

I love the artwork and the generally "look." Though relatively simple, its use of browns and various shades of amber and blonde fit the ambience of our girl perfectly as does the generally rustic theme. It reminds me a little of the plain brown packaging of George Jones' multi-Cd set of hits from the 1950s released ten or so years ago. Moreover her photos, without appearing "Hollywood" or overly processed, are just lovely. Though the track listing was available before, I must confess to being a little disappointed that there were only ten songs. Missing in action were You Don't Even Know My Name, and Satin Sheets, which I had convinced myself might be made available (otherwise why would Angela promote it on the Opry?). It turns out that You Don't Even Know My Name is available, but only as a special download from Itunes, and only then if you buy the entire album from that source (a typical nasty trick by the business types in Nashville, especially as this song has been one of the most requested!!) We can only hope that Satin Sheets (my favorite performance by Angela of all time so far) might be among those chosen for the upcoming Angela/Zac album.

As expected the vast majority of songs are familiar, and most are remixed and reproduced versions of those that have been on Itunes for a while. These are comprised of: Strawberry Wine, I Can't Make You Love Me, Total Loss, I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool, and When Will I Be Loved. With only one exception, the new productions are successful, and flesh out the originals quite well. On When Will I Be Loved, for instance, harmony guitars are added making it sound more like the Linda Ronstadt version. Similarly, all have been layered to sound larger, and Angela's vocals are EQed to be rounder and warmer. The one exception is Total Loss. John Bohlinger's slide work is superseded by those of Steve Fishell, who has an excellent tone, but takes a simpler approach that in my judgment is less effective than John's denser and dirtier interpretation. Still, it is a very good song, and the new production does work. I just wish Warner's would pick it up and promote it as a single; it is far better than most everything else out there right now.

Two of the other songs, Love Me Wild, and You Got Me, are Angela originals and were scheduled for her independent Cd that she was to release if she didn't win Star. Her first efforts at recording them were available for a while on her myspace site (and were downloaded by larcenous if clever fans). The new productions succeed in transforming songs that were good and had potential into something exceptional. Wild is classic radio fodder, a good opener with a great hook propelled by the fairly standard theme of love as sex; You Got Me, however, is much more profound and features Angela offering her love to a man as an antidote to the pain of a broken relationship. She sounds sincere and loving. Last among those tunes with which we have already become familiar is Hard to Handle, appearing first on the last episode of Star and featuring Zac and Angela in a greasy Southern rock duet - very Stax! If you saw it you know it was and is excellent; a good time for all! The two work very well together and those years of local gigs have paid off in their emotional and wild performance here.

This leaves the two "new songs," an original, Emotionless, and Do Right Woman, Do Right Man, recorded first by Aretha Franklin. The first is powerful and like so much of Angela's work expresses impatience at unnecessary (unnecessary that is to women :-)) barriers to love. How can it be, she complains, that intimacy has inspired no emotion at all on the part of her recent lover (is there a woman alive that has not asked that question?)? It is a question, however, that would not even occur to most men (because we are all pigs of course lol). This is another song that could sound well on GAC and CMT, listenable and commercial. The hidden gem on the Cd, however, is Do Right Woman, which is probably why she chose to give it a special mention during her Opry interview. A classic soul ballad, Angela sings it effortlessly, and it gives us some insight into one of the directions we can expect her career to take.

Regardless of the songs, whether fast, slow, superficial, or soulful, the common denominator is Angela Hacker and her immense talent at interpretation. She is such a skillful singer, gifted with such excellent tone, technique, and phasing that she is able to take any song and make it her own, including, we expect, even Mary had a Little Lamb. This is the Cd's strongest aspect; it has good songs, one or two that are great, to be sure, but it is Angela and her at once unique and familiar vocals that drive the performances. In each tune there is at least one moment of brilliance on her part, a turn of phrase, a note being held etc., that collectively transform what might have been a raggedy collection into a strong album, one that would be a source of pride for most country artists. We have known from the first performance of the first Star (and some knew before then) that Angela had the potential to be something very special, and now here we have the first indication of the fulfillment of that promise. Just imagine what she and Zac are going to be able to do with time, a budget, and major label support? In this context, it is just possible that The Winner is . . . could assume legendary status as the genesis of a legend.

Angela Rocks!!!.......2007-04-08

This is a really great CD. I loved this season's Nashville Star and have found that over the last few years, the QUALITY of performances have increased to such a point that any one of the finalists would make a great Nashville Star. This year was especially GREAT with the first brother/sister matchup and I was thrilled to see them both make the final two. That is what makes their duet "Too Tough to Handle" so great to be on this CD. Angela you go girl....you are rocking "OLD SCHOOL" country with your "OWN" sound somewhere between Marbara Mandrell and Patsy Cline.

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One of our favorites
Ok, not great
Children's music that is fun for all ages
Your kids will love it and so will you!
so glad I FOUND IT!

I Found It!
Brady Rymer
Manufacturer: Bumblin' Bee Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006HTYTA
Release Date: 2004-11-01

Tracks:

Drawing on the Sidewalk
I Found It!
Cookin' Saturday
I'm a Little Raindrop
Bathtub Soup
Under the Bed
Eatin' Animal Crackers
One Little Letter
Ding Dong
Hey, Mr. Moonlight
Turn the World Around

Album Description

This is music for kids with a rock `n' roll heart. Brady Rymer's Parent's Choice Recommended, iParenting Media Hot Product Award, and NAPPA Honors Award-winning "I Found It!" is a hip descendant of the happy, sing-along spirit of Motown, the party atmosphere of the E Street Band and Bruce Springsteen, and the warmth and heart of Bob Marley. Says Rymer, formerly of the RCA roots rock band From Good Homes, "I wanted this CD to be a soulful, funky, feel-good party for kids and their raised-on-radio parents, to show folks just how much fun they can have listening to good, happy music with people they love!" The songs encourage children to creatively explore new and familiar aspects of the world around them, and celebrate small but momentous achievements in a child's world. The infectious "Drawing on the Sidewalk" invites kids to show the world all that's in their hearts by using their imagination; "I Found It!" turns the loss of a loved toy into a celebration of! finding it; "Bathtub Soup" creates a deliciously silly meal from the stuff children bring to bathtime.

Customer Reviews:

One of our favorites.......2006-06-21

My 6 and 8 year old, love this CD. He's also great in concert if you get a chance to see him.

Ok, not great.......2005-09-16

After reading all the reviews, I was expecting to love this CD. But the music starts to all sound the same. It's Brady's version of Bob Dylan-ish music with kid-like beats and words - but much of it is boring. It's not terrible, and my daughter gets a kick out of some of the words, but all in all, I suggest her other music CDs and I wouldn't recommend someone buy this one.

Children's music that is fun for all ages.......2005-02-15

WOW! Brady's latest album is his best. The tunes are growing up (as are our kids). They are still young and fun, and yet "cool" enough to keep our 6 and 8 year old boys' attention.
I especially enjoy the title track "I Found It'.

Your kids will love it and so will you!.......2005-01-06

This is one of those situation where a few years from now, you'll say, "I knew him when..." because there is no better kids music out there. The tunes are great and the lyrics capture the sweetness, silliness, and innocence of youth. Brady has 2 kids of his own and is well aware that kids' music is listened to by both kids AND parents. If your kids are like most, not only do they not mind repetition, they relish it, so it is a huge bonus that this music is so great to listen to. I really like this album, with Look at My Belly a close second, while my son's favorite is Fall Leaves. Buy 'em all and you won't be sorry.

so glad I FOUND IT!.......2004-12-30

This is the children's album we've been looking for. "I Found It" is a pretty apt title. The kids adore Brady's tunes and-- incredibly-- so do we. Nothing against Raffi or baby belugas, but a lot of music aimed at kids is pretty hard to take. Some of Brady's stuff, on the other hand, stands up to the best of adult rock. If your own idea of great music is Neal Young or Dave Mathews, you are in for a treat. We stumbled upon this, then went and bought the other albums by Brady. All are wonderful.

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The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio

Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000BF0DHY
Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

I'm Sitting on Top of the World - k.d. Lang
Bye Bye Blues - Les Paul & Mary Ford
The Affadasies
Main Title
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Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams - Dee Carstensen
Tulips
Feet First
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Forgive Him
Spilled Milk
Hittin the Road
The World is Waiting for the Sunrise - Les Paul & Mary Ford
Shopping Spree
I'm Sitting on Top of the World - Woody Harrelson

Album Description

Evelyn Ryan (Julianne Moore) is a devoted housewife and mother of ten in the 1950s. Her husband (Woody Harrelson) can't seem to make ends meet, but that doesn't stop the car from breaking down, the mortgage coming due and the bills from piling up. It falls to Evelyn to defy the conventions of the day and find a way to keep her family together with the odds stacked against them. Applying her remarkable resourcefulness and an uncommon wit, Evelyn finds her own way in the profitable jingle contests popular in the 1950s and'60s.

Composer John Frizzell adds his own sophisticated sound to the compositions and brings on two great musicians - Sara and Sean Watkins - to play fiddle and guitar. The Soundtrack includes recordings by The Ames Brothers, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Dee Carstensen, Kay Starr and new recordings by k.d. lang "I'm Sitting on top of the World" and the film's Woody Harrelson.

Tracks:

Lullaby Of Broadway - Helen O'Connell
You'll Never Know - Nat King Cole
Sweet Leiani - The King Sisters
Buttons And Bows - Bob Hope & The Clark Sisters
When You Wish Upon A Star - June Christy
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing - The Lettermen
Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
On The Atchison, Topek a & The Santa Fe - Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers
The Last Thing I Saw In Paris - The Four Freshmen
In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening - Mavis Rivers
The Way You Look Tonight - Dick Haymes
All The Way - Keely Smith
Moon River - Billy May
Mona Lisa - Nat King Cole
Swinging On A Star - Freddie Slack With The Brian Sisters
Days Of Wine And Roses - Peggy Lee
Three Coins In The Fountain - Al Martino
It Might As Well Be Spring - Margaret Whiting
Baby, It's Cold Outside - Dean Martin
High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me) - Tex Ritter
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah - Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers
Call Me Irresponsible - Bobby Darin
Secret Love - Nancy Wilson
The Continental - Nat King Cole
Thanks For The Memory - Ray Anthony & The Belvederes
Lullaby Of Broadway - Dick Powell & Winfred Shaw

Customer Reviews:

Fun!.......2002-03-13

I love the way this collection kicks off and ends with "Lullaby of Broadway," and what's sandwiched in bewteen is all good, too. I even like the overblown swoon of the Lettermen on "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing." The real highlights, though, are a live Nat King Cole "Continental," Peggy Lee's "Days of Wine and Roses," Bob Hope's "Buttons and Bows," Tex Ritter's "Do Not Forsake Me", a swinging Bobby Darin "Call Me Irresponsible"...I could go on. If you like this kind of thing, you'll love this CD.

Start you collection with this.......2000-06-23

An excellent CD. You'll find yourself listening to it when the kids are asleep, and you'll feel like a child again as you stir up movie memories.

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Enchanting voice, creative lyrics, great album
See Red
SMASH IS A MASTERPIECE
Believe the hype!
3 Cheers for Pnut!

See Red
Cindy Alexander
Manufacturer: JamCat Records
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One

ASIN: B00000J6KQ
Release Date: 1999-01-26

Tracks:

Better Than I Am
Sick of Myself
Time Falling Down
I See Stars
Hey Hey
I'm O.K.
In My Box
Prophet
Joei
Dresden
City Astronaut

Album Description

How in the world did so much voice, so much talent, so much energy, and sensuality fit into one tiny albeit beautiful body? Answer. Cindy Alexander. Nominated for Best Female Artist and winner of "Outstanding Songwriter" by the Los Angeles Music Awards, Cindy writes songs that people sing along with, and lyrics that they quote to their friends. Cindy's critically acclaimed debut CD "See Red," nominated for L.A. Music Awards 1999 Indie Pop Album of the Year, has 11 tracks - an organic blend of folk, pop and rock with both electric and acoustic elements. "See Red" was produced by Dave Darling (Boxing Gandhis/ Meredith Brooks/ Brian Setzer). She gets compared to Sheryl Crow, Shawn Colvin, Alanis, and Tori Amos, but Cindy is still uniquely Cindy-esque. Her quirky lyrics, multi-faceted mega voice and amazing charisma have made her one of the most popular acts in Los Angeles.

Customer Reviews:

Enchanting voice, creative lyrics, great album.......2006-09-20

I own all of Cindy Alexander's cds and she is amazing! Her songs can make me laugh (Sick of myself) or cry (Time falling down), they evoke so much emotion. Suprising that such a powerful voice can come from such a petite person. This first album is definitely worth owning- a mixture of softer ballads and upbeat songs with unusual lyrics.

See Red.......2005-09-18

A very good singer who writes creative lyrics. She seems to capture the thoughts and feelings that many of us have felt at one time or another.

SMASH IS A MASTERPIECE.......2004-11-19

I don't know how Cindy was able to not name this CD MASTERPIECE. The first song on this cd sets the tone for the entire record. This is a masterpiece. I had only had See Red, was not even aware she had another one and found this when I was surfing the net, through one of those sites that say, "If you like this, check out...." up popped Smash, even more addictive than the first if that is possible. It's the kind of collection that makes you want to go in order each time you hear it and each time you hear new things about it you hadn't noticed before and fall in love with.

Believe the hype!.......2004-09-09

Finally--I've found a kindred spirit! How is it possible that Cindy crawled inside my head, dug through all the cobwebs, swept off the dust, and found an actual name for my pseudo-manic depressive condition? I'm happy to report that this fabulous artist has done just that, AND she gave me a new theme song. That's a lot for one artist to do; she has to be exhausted! Overall, Cindy is a terrific singer/songwriter and vocalist. She has an amazingly versatile voice, and her witty lyrics astound me each time I pop SEE RED in my CD player. (In my mind, Cindy seems like a brilliant cross between humorist Dorothy Parker and Dorothy Zbornak on The Golden Girls. She writes songs that are quirky, hysterical, intelligent, and, at the same time, edgy and poignant.) I ordered SEE RED from another venue (and I hang my head in shame every moment I think of it) a few weeks ago and, after listening to the songs, immediately ordered SMASH at CDBaby.com. I can't wait for SMASH to arrive because I'm on the verge of wearing my copy of SEE RED out! Cindy, you are fantabulous and splendiferous. Keep on rockin', indiegrrl!

3 Cheers for Pnut!.......2004-07-01

See Red is my favorite CD right now. Cindy Alexander is ten times more talented than the majority of the pop divas on the radio. I listen to every song on this CD rather than skipping a few like I do on most records. I highly recommend listening to this beautiful voice.

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Secrets
Eloise Laws
Manufacturer: Scepterstein
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ASIN: B0000DETG8
Release Date: 2003-09-16

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Tenderness
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Sometimes
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BEST MEDITATION AND RELAXATION ALBUM 2005

Celestial Touch
RAY , and Ray Leonard
Manufacturer: Ray Leonard Records
ProductGroup: Music
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Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Celestial Touch
Love is to Share
Timeless Memory
Spaceship Earth
Floating Stars
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Eternal Now
Gentle Embrace
Inner Stellar
Completion

Customer Reviews:

BEST MEDITATION AND RELAXATION ALBUM 2005.......2006-12-22

"Celestial Touch" was voted Best Meditation and Relaxation Album by New Age Reporter's Radio Stations in 2005. It was also voted as Best Electronic album. This is the fourth album of three time Emmy Award winner Ray Leonard who has consistently created the most beautiful music for the healing arts with coproducer Suzanne Doucet. If you like Liquid Mind you will also enjoy Ray's music. From "Ethereal Journey", "Ascend to Love" to "Healing Space" and "Celestial Touch" Ray's music is perfect for massage, Yoga and meditation.
Highly recommended!!!

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thanks again, naxos!
Stephen Foster Played by a Saxhorn (not saxophone) Quintet

Foster for Brass

Manufacturer: Naxos American
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Release Date: 2004-05-18

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Ellen Bayne Quick Step
Bronze Bob Tail Horse Quick Step
Why, No One To Love
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We Are Coming Father Abraam, 300,000 More
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My Wife Is A Most Knowing Woman
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Willie Schottisch
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Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming Quick Step
Gentle Annie
Lulu Is Gone
Where Has Lula Gone
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Customer Reviews:

thanks again, naxos!.......2007-04-04

naxos is the greatest budget label of all-time. i've gotten so many great discs from them, and never a bummer. as for this disc, it's a great idea(arrangements of the songs of stephen foster for 19th century brass band, performed on period instruments), wonderfully executed. i have many recordings of stephen foster material, and this is one of the best. this brass band sounds fantastic and the audio quality is very very fine. i highly recommend that you make this a part of your household.

Stephen Foster Played by a Saxhorn (not saxophone) Quintet.......2004-06-20

Imagine a post-Civil War family trooping to the town square on a fine summer evening to hear the town band play a concert of arrangements of popular tunes, that gentler period's equivalent of a rock concert of today. That's essentially what we have here. The Chestnut Brass Company, a Philadelphia brass quintet which on occasion plays on everything from Baroque sackbuts to the most modern trumpets and trombones, here plays on instuments of the saxhorn family. Saxhorns, invented by Adolphe Sax, the fellow who also invented the better-known saxophone, are brass instruments perfected in the 1840s. Their conical bore projects a uniquely sweet and mellow sound. They were exceedingly popular for town bands during the latter half of the century, but their use had waned by the turn of the 20th century. This quintet consists of an E flat soprano, a B flat soprano, an E flat alto, a B flat baritone, and a E flat contrabass saxhorn. The dulcet tones and sonic blend are a marvel to behold. Partly, of course, this is due to the expert playing by Bruce Barrie, Susan Sexton (or is it SAXton?), Marian Hesse, Larry Zimmerman, and Jay Krush.

Stephen Foster wrote very little purely instrumental music, but his songs fostered (pun unavoidable) innumerable instrumental arrangements. Those heard here are taken (and sometimes re-arranged) from the playbooks of such 19th-century bands as the Manchester, New Hampshire town band, the Boston Brass Band and the brass band of the 26th Regiment of North Carolina, not to forget the U.S. Marine Band. The tunes are arranged into quicksteps, waltzes, marches, schottisches and potpourris. Most of the familiar tunes are here: 'Beautiful Dreamer,' 'I Dream of Jeannie,' 'My Old Kentucky Home,' 'Camptown Races,' 'Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming,' and 'Some Folks Do' as well as plenty of relatively unfamiliar songs. And because these arrangements come from all over some of the tunes appear several times like old friends. Some of my own favorites are 'Some Folks' arranged by W. L. Baccus, 'Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming' arranged by Bruce Barrie, 'Camptown Quick Step' arranged by Jay Krush, and 'Gentle Annie' from the U.S. Marine Corps Band archives.

As an unabashed fan of the music of Charles Ives, I can't hear these arrangements without wondering which of these tunes Charlie heard (and played) when his own father, a former Civil War bandmaster, led his town band in Danbury, Connecticut.

Recommended for brass band lovers, Stephen Foster fans, and folks who like, say, the sound track to Ken Burns's 'Civil War' PBS documentary.

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