Commissar [CD-single]

Commissar [CD-single]

Track Listings

1. Commissar

2. Drive

3. Voyage

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
First single off the metal act's 2001 album, 'Poets And Madmen'. Tracks, 'Commissar', 'Drive' and the non-LP track, 'Voyage'. Standard jewel case.

Tracks:

Peter and The Commissar
Variations On "How Dry I Am"
The End of a Symphony

Product Description

1. Peter And The Commissar
2. Peter And The Commissar (Introduction)
3. Variations On How Dry I Am
4. End Of A Symphony, The

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Hilarious!!!.......2007-07-03

I just listened to this CD for the first time yesterday. If you love the Boston Pops, classical music, amazing "NEW" arrangements of old favorites, and Allan Sherman's crazy humor, this is the CD for you. My husband and I laughed ourselves silly.

I will never think of "Peter and the Wolf" in the same way again, and Allan's creative genius is clearly demonstrated in his variations on "How Dry I Am." Then, he seems to access all the thoughts you've ever had on the "never ending" finales to classical symphonies -- right on target!

I have loved "Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah" and many of Allan's other famous parodies for years -- don't want to admit how many, but I had never heard this album. It is now my favorite!

As to the sound -- it is crisp and clean -- even when heard through a car stereo.

Buy it. You won't be sorry. (Heck, I'm buying several more to give as gifts!)

Peter and the Commissar.......2007-01-22

Of all the CD's (and LP's) I have listened to over the years, this is without doubt my favorite. Allan Sherman was a pretty funny comic in the early 60's and The Boston Pops were (and are), well, The Boston Pops. This was a very clever combination of a funny guy, a world renowned orchestra and a witty story and music line. Classical music lovers with a sense of humor will love this CD.

A very funny piece.......2007-01-18

I first heard this back in the early 1970s and found it again. The title track is a very funny piece of satire and I enjoyed listening to it again after such a long time.

I got a second copy for a friend and he was absolutely delighted when he received it.

Allan Sherman did some great comedy pieces and this is certainly one of his best, I think.

Great CD.......2006-07-09

For years I was only familiar with this recording from a promotional album (only partial tracks and interview snippets) my Grandfather had and was excited to see that the full version was available on CD. I still love it but after having heard the "best bits" version some of the new (to me) stuff feels like filler. Regardless, the "best bits" are very funny and the album - I mean - CD is worth getting. Even my boys (ages 10 and 12) enjoy it....Hey, don't forget to pick up the Allan Sherman Boxed Set as well...it's another family favorite.

Classical Gas.......2006-01-30

This is the most hilarious CD with a classical bent I have ever heard. Allen Sherman is gifted when it comes to imaginative uses of classical themes. Anyone who has heard any of these famous melodies will laugh themselves silly when they hear what is done to them! It's a super pick-me-up when I'm feeling blue. It's a must-hear for all you classical music buffs!

Average customer rating:

Brilliant

Commissar Vanishes
Michael Nyman
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Brilliant.......1999-12-29

One of Nyman's most brilliant Michael Nyman Band pieces. He fuses classical, jazz, rock and whatever else he could find into an intense, cutting and sometimes very beautiful and thrilling piece of music that I highly recommend.

Average customer rating:

Return To Glory
Return To Glory

Commissar
Savatage
Manufacturer: Steamhammer Europe
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000059GO0
Release Date: 2001-02-12

Tracks:

Commissar
Drive
Voyage

Album Description

First single off the metal act's 2001 album, 'Poets And Madmen'. Tracks, 'Commissar', 'Drive' and the non-LP track, 'Voyage'. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

The return of the hard rockers, with the exclusive track 'Voyage', from the album 'Poets & Madmen'.

Customer Reviews:

Return To Glory.......2001-03-06

This is a 3 song single. 2 of the songs are from their new album, Poets and Madmen. These songs are guitar driven, loud, energetic, and in your face. Commissar and Drive, are distinctively newer sounding Savatage, but elements of these songs are reminiscent of the Gutter Ballet era. The third, Voyage, is an unreleased acoustic track played by former member Al Pitrelli. I have been listening to Savatage for over 15 years, and these songs are a strong addition to their catalog. BUY IT!

Return To Glory.......2001-03-06

This is the 3 song single from their newest, Poets and Madmen. It effectively combines all styles of Savatage, from old to new. The two songs from Poets and Madmen, Commissar and Drive, are very guitar driven. They are loud, energetic, and in you face, very reminiscent of the Gutter Ballet days. Plus there is the acoustic instrumental, Voyage, which is played by former member Al Pitrelli. I've been listening to Savatage for over 15 years, and these songs are quite a strong addition to their catalog. BUY IT!!!!!