Signs of Life [Import]

Signs of Life [Import]

Track Listings

1. I'm Alive

2. Crossed The Line

3. Desperate Heart

4. Aryon

5. Forever Again

6. Stranded

7. All Your Life

8. Wait

9. I Will Be There For You

10. Nothing But A Heartache

11. Wine

12. Signs Of Life

13. Love Is Alive (Bonus)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Version featuring One Bonus Track.

Tracks:

Lift
Overboard
Late Goodbye [Theme from Max Payne 2]
Don't Mess with Me
3 Am
Stay
Seek You Out
Shallow
Everything Fades
Someone Special
Illusion & Dream
Sleep

Album Description

Australian pressing. Poets of the Fall (POTF) is the convergence of rock singer and Irish trad buff, Mark, jazz guitarist Ollie, and industrial-machine-trance-man Captain out of Finland. The first single "Late Goodbye" off their 'Signs Of Life' album already a hit with gamers worldwide via the "Max Payne 2" video game. Big Records. 2005.

Album Details

Poets of the Fall (Potf) is the Convergence of Rock Singer and Irish Trad Buff, Mark, Jazz Guitarist Ollie, and Industrial-machine-trance-man Captain Out of Finland. The First Single "Late Goodbye" off their 'signs of Life' Album Already a Hit with Gamers Worldwide Via the "Max Payne 2" Video Game.

Customer Reviews:

A Fantastic Album.......2007-06-29

Unlike most people, I discovered this incredible band hidden in the credits for 3DMark05, a PC benchmarking tool. I fell in love with "Lift", which is my favorite song on the album. The wonderful voice, the killer guitar riffs, and some sweet mixing all come together and mesh perfectly along with the best, most thoughtful lyrics I have ever heard. Poets of the Fall is worth every penny, even though here in the US they still must be imported for mucho dinero. I have been jamming to Signs of Life and their newer album, Carnival of Rust, for many moons now. One thing I would also like to point out is that on the inside of the CD jacket book thing, there are instructions for a "secret" part of the POTF site, with a username and password, which gives you access to, among other things, an INSANE remix of "Lift" by Captain, one of the the band's three members. After hearing the original many times, this tune was just too good to be true. So, in conclusion, buy this album! And Carnival of Rust, too!

Price is not so considerate, but this album is really really great!.......2007-04-09

I don't know how much times I've finished Max Payne 2 and then completely drowned in the melody from Poets of the Fall.
All the 12 songs from their international debut album are great. Lift, Late goodbye and Sleep are the best.

Fresh Finns! So why can't we get this in the US?.......2006-09-03

A breath of fresh air amongst the flat, uninspiring 'music' that gets heaped atop all of us these days. Poets of the Fall (PotF) serves up an epic mix of anthem ballads and serious

melodies. But it's all good in the the kind of way one can enjoy Money followed by a dose of Comfortably Numb.
I hear influence of Depeche Mode, Collective Soul, REM, James, and Toad the Wet Sprocket, to name a few. One thing that stands out with Poets, are the lyrics. For the most part, they are smart and well thought-out. They also tend to repeat much less than your average So on to the tracks:

1 - Lift - one of the two singles released from 'Signs', this is my less favorite tracks. It's a reasonably good, upbeat, catchy tune, but it just never really peaks. Not bad, just not

great.

2 - Overboard - this is the tune I would have picked over 'Lift' as a single. Similar to 'Lift' in tempo and energy, 'Overboard' has that extra oomf - a catchier chorus, cooler rhythym

guitar, just a better tune. This is a song to turn up, roll the windows down, and sing along with while cruizin on a nice summer day.

3 - Late Goodbye - The other single and my first taste of PotF. An instant, mesmorizing classic, 'Late Goodbye' spurned my search for who this band was. At the time (2 years ago), there

was not much info on Poets and I sort of gave up there. Recently, my interest repeaked, and lo-and-behold, two albums! 'Late Goodbye' starts with an eerie feeling melodic acoustical guitar

and equally mournful voals. It's a dark song which picks up steam on each verse until some epic 80's hair-band crescendos in the bridge. It will make you smile. I know I always do! One of

the best on the album, no doubt.

4 - Don't Mess With Me - Funny, when this song starts, I always have the urge to skip tracks. I'm not a crazy, highspeed metal fan and this song just jumps and goes from the first second.

However, give it about 25 seconds and it turns mellow pretty starkly. That will only last for about the same time and it's back to harsh guitar. And that's the gist of the song: back and

forth, slow, fast, slow fast. All of a sudden you realize that the heavy guitar chorus is really fun and without realizing it, the song's done and you didn't skip the track!

5 - 3AM - Starts with a croon. This is where the album starts to settle in and mellow. It's a song about late night, or rather early morning, and it fits. This tune is one you might

expect to hear yourself at that hour. Mostly acoustical rhythem with a steady dirty electric following along in the back. And the crooning. Solid, if not high energy. Switch gears and

enjoy it.

6 - Stay - The first time I heard 'Stay', I thought it was pretty average. After about 8-10 listens, this track is one of my favorites right along with 'Late Goodbye'. It is not an epic song. It does not build up. It's relaxed and keyed. It just flows, and the vocals really carry this one right along. Fantastic!

7 - Seek You Out - Has a Barenaked Ladies feel, but plays back and forth with an ethereal vibe. One of my less favorites but respectable nonetheless.

8 - Shallow - A steady acoustical rhythem morphs into a steady, floating Edge(U2)-like guitar chorus. A par-for-the album tune.

9 - Everything Fades - A tenative keyboard reverb flips with a powerchord chorus. Throw in some funky bass, and this generally high energy tune keeps up until it's 3 minute fading point. Anothe par tune.

10 - Someone Special - This is the token 'chick' song. I don't mean that in a necessarily bad way. It's got great meody, some nice simple piano, good vocals, and a steady build. It's really just the lyrical choice, the title in the chorus, and some in the bridge that make be just go 'aack'. But then again you can sell it to your girlfriend. Good music, iffy lyrics.

11 - Illusion and Dream - This may be blashpemous, but a portion of this song sounds like a country-pop crossover, and I really, really don't like country-pop crossover. However, the majority of the song does not suffer from this. There's some good power chords, marching drum, quiet reverb, and a song-ending minute-or so fade out of haunting floyd-like guitar (though please don't expect David Gilmour).

12 - Sleep - Light Piano and dreamy, warning vocals. A great, slow album closer which has a steady build up of it's own.

Signs of Life is a fantastic freshman album. It offers proof that there really are good bands out there that waiting to be discovered. It is an absolute sin that this album cannot be purchased here in the states. I do hold hope that in a year or two, Poets of the Fall will make their way across the ocean so us sadly lacking american music fans have something to cheer for.

Poets of the Fall released their second album 'Carnival of Rust' a few months ago. I will try to review that soon since their sophmore effort which is a more finely tuned and polished version of 'Signs' with more potential 'hits'.

A 'MUST HEAR' album.......2006-08-05

After completing max payne 2, i heard a totally immersive song, from where i heard of This band. Trust me, this band is one of the best! Their songs are totally different from the crowd (hey, that's good, is'nt it!) My favourite songs where 'late goodbye' and 'seek you out', though each song is a legend in itself. It's a pity that hardly anyone in this wide world is giving this band the attention they deserve

Buy it. Period........2006-07-30

As many people here, I discovered this band by listening to the ending soundtrack of Max Payne 2 (I never sit through credits) and was just amazed. Had to get the single and now this CD. Absolutely worth it.

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A sound that is all over the music map
For all Public Radio fans . . .
One of their best
Wonderful instrumentation across an impressionist landscape

Signs of Life
The Penguin Cafe Orchestra
Manufacturer: Editions Eg Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1990-08-31

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Customer Reviews:

A sound that is all over the music map.......2002-08-16

I first became acquainted with the PCO through Perpetuum Mobile,a piece that has found its way into numerous tv commercials in the last 10-12 years.That catchy tune is not the only one on this album;there is also the appropriately titled 'Southern Jukebox Music','Beanfields' and the animal righters infuriating 'Swing the Cat'.The PCO's music is silly,fun and sometimes strangely beautiful(Perpetuum Mobile again).
Is the PCO light classical,pop or worldbeat?It may be an indefinable hodgepodge,but not in a dreary,pompous new age way.It is mostly airy,devil-may-care delight.I think the world could use a little more of that!

For all Public Radio fans . . ........2000-04-24

For anyone who is a public radio fan, you will recognize some of these compositions as the segways between stories on shows like All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation, and especially Ira Glass's "This American Life." Track #9, "Perpetuum Mobile," is a notable standout.

One of their best.......2000-02-17

Finally, the Penguins manage to pull of a good, all-around eclectic mix of light, airy pieces that lift the mood and stimulate the mind. Of course, there are still some boring (?) solos by Jeffes, but the entire disc works wonderfully. You can't beat "Dirt" or "Rosasolis" for sheer Joyfulness and free spirit. This and "Concert Program" are the best Penguin albums in my opinion.

Wonderful instrumentation across an impressionist landscape.......1999-04-22

Who else but Penguin Cafe Orchestra can offer at once an aural treat of minimalist, acoustic, simple, eclectic, avant-garde, accessable, complex, curious, melodious, and beautiful instrumentals? Wonderfully and exuberantly played, this music is a must for anyone who enjoys Kronos Quartet, Glass, modern classical, world music, or even Talking Heads. Inventive composition, perfect arrangements, and beautiful instrumentation splashed across a modern, almost impressionist, landscape.

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Signs of Life Steven Curtis Chapman
Chapman's artistic breakthrough
One of his best
Inspiring
getting better all the time

Signs of Life
Steven Curtis Chapman
Manufacturer: Sparrow
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Signs Of Life
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What Would I Say
Land Of Opportunity
Hold On To Jesus

Amazon.com essential recording

Like his peer Michael W. Smith, the exuberant Steven Curtis Chapman only gets better with each album. The 1996 release Signs of Life shows Chapman at his best. With thoughtful, introspective lyrics and crisp production, Signs of Life bursts with many high moments, including the intro "Lord of the Dance," spiced with Chapman's hot Dobro licks and zesty fiddle. The title song and "Let Us Pray" are the two most radio-ready cuts and will leave you with irresistible melodies. "Celebrate You," "Free," and "Hold On to Jesus" slow it down enough to showcase Chapman's calmer moments. There are few artists like Chapman that can combine his mastery of musicianship and forthright lyrics to produce releases like the must-have Signs of Life. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Signs of Life Steven Curtis Chapman.......2007-05-20

I like Steven Curtis Chapman's music because they are encouraging.

Chapman's artistic breakthrough.......2005-07-06

Chapman makes a break with longtime producer Phil Naish in favor of Brown Bannister (White Heart, Amy Grant) and it seems the new combo focused a LOT of attention on making his musical backing more layered and interesting. Chapman himself also steps up to the plate a lot more, handling all the backing vocals, doing some electric picking for a change, and adding lots of "exotic" instrumentation personally (dobros,slides,mandolin,lap steel).

Lyrically, he takes some chances as well, using some unusual metaphors to get across his message (the alien theme in the title track, race cars for "Rubber Meets the Road",dancing for our life in general in "Lord of the Dance") that make this some of his most original writing yet. It landed 4 top 10 Christian radio hits: "Lord of the Dance" (#2),"Signs of Life" (#2),"Let Us Pray" (#5) and "Free" (#9).

HIGHLIGHTS:
"Lord of the Dance" gets things off to a great start. For the first time, Chapman's tunes feel loose and vibrant with an actual GROOVE to them musically. It's BLUEGRASS pop if you can imagine that...the fiddle and dobro play important parts in the arrangement though it's way too electric to be anywhere near NickelCreek territory. The song celebrates God's role in guiding our destinies. ("I move my feet, I go through the motions/But He gives purpose to chance/I am the dancer/He is the Lord of the dance") In contrast to another review here, the vocal scatting by Chapman lends to the vibe and the song would LOSE impact if that were just replaced by another guitar or something similar. It adds spice. The title track finds Chapman in the shoes of an alien, wondering about the significance of the lives of these Earthlings it's examining. ("Where are the signs,where are the signs of life/The love that proves there is a beating heart inside?") Shane Keister's Rhodes adds a somewhat jazzy touch to the song. Chapman takes a decent electric solo on this one. "The Walk" finds SCC sneaking a touch of acoustic blues into a nice shuffle tempo. The message (follow God with your actions not just your mouth) isn't a new one, but it's done with convincing swagger. The "do justly,love mercy/Walk humbly with your God" bridge is particularly tasty. "Let Us Pray" is probably the hookiest anthem to intercession ever. See if you don't find yourself singing "Let us pray, let us pray/Every moment of the day" after 1 or 2 hearings. "What I Would Say" is a rare introspective moment from Chapman, as he imagines how he'd have related to his late alcoholic grandfather he never got to know. ("I would say I wish I could have known you/And I would say I wish you would've stayed/But most of all I would say I forgive you") SCC uses a nice falsetto I didn't know he possessed at times here, and the strings are beautifully restrained..never manipulative (as has been the case at times on past Chapman outings). "Hold On to Jesus" harks back to Chapman's more acoustic roots and is beautiful in its simplicity.

LOWS:
"Free" isn't bad, but some changes would make it a stronger song. It takes a little too long to build. (The first and 2nd verse and chorus don't have a lot of "kick"..it doesn't really blossom until the "And if the Son has set you free, you are free indeed" bridge) and it goes on far too long at nearly 7 minutes. I would still keep the nice coda (with Chapman's phased vocal over the jazzy piano) but eliminate at least 2 minutes earlier in the tune to tighten up the song.

BOTTOM LINE:
This CD features so much of Chapman's singing, playing and writing (all but 3 completely self-penned) that it serves as a great way to decide if you like him or not. If you're just beginning to check him out, this is probably a great place to start.

One of his best.......2005-06-22

"Signs Of Life" is one of the most essential albums in Contemporary Christian music. I haven't seen SCC live, but I own many of his CDs. It is one of his best. Highly recommended.

Inspiring.......2005-02-04

This is quite possibly Steven Curtis Chapman's most inspiring piece of work. The songs on this album come alive as you listen to them. I love listening to this album early in the morning. Unlike a lot of albums these days that have a great title track and a bunch of songs that are mediocre and just act as place holders, this album actually delivers. I think at most there are 1 or 2 songs that I don't enjoy or at least feel is worthy of listening too. If you want to enjoy a well-rounded inspirational album this one is for you.

getting better all the time.......2004-10-05

With each new release, Steven Curtis Chapman expands his ability to express passion through his music. More and more he moves beyond the soft, contemplative, predictable songs of his early career and ventures into stronger lyrics and more soulful music. He hasn't quite hit his peak yet, but the growth is really starting to show.

Edgier songs include Lord of the Dance, The Walk and Rubber Meets the Road, songs that challenge with their lyrics and motivate with their music. Some softer but equally good tunes include the moving Free and inspiring Let Us Pray. Most of the rest seem to hover in the vanilla zone, not bad but not outstanding either.

Again, if I had rated this back in 1996, I probably would have given it 5 stars. Knowing how far along Chapman has progressed, and the level of his ability that this album represents, I give it a strong four.

Larry Hehn, author of Get the Prize: Nine Keys for a Life of Victory

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ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000049LJ
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.not available.......2000-07-13

CD not yet available, Please send info asap and I will order and submit a review. I have put stuff in forms in order to submit

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This CD is a must for world music/jazz lovers!

Signs of Life
Peter Apfelbaum & The Hieroglyphics Ensemble
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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This CD is a must for world music/jazz lovers!.......1999-07-29

Peter Apfelbaum does an amazing job of combining world music with traditional american jazz. The result is a wonderfully balanced CD of an ensemble with a great groove and even better musicianship. "The World is Gifted" is one of my favorite songs (and the only real vocal tune on the disc) from anywhere because of the combination of groove and inprovisation. The instrumentation is truly unique as is the sound of the orchestra. For those of you who are wary of the avant-garde this may not be for you, but the arrangements are such that it may be a great intro to this style of music.

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This album is good
STILL GREAT!!!!!
Love this CD!
Great CD

Signs of Life
Barbara Higbie
Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

This album is good.......2007-03-02

The woman has a good voice and it blends good with the piano music. Its a very relaxing CD. If you like Sarah Mclachlan, you are surely going to like this cd. Dont get me wrong, I do not mean to say she is the exact material as Sarah Mclachlan, she is the first person that plays the piano that came to my mind. This CD is now out of print, according to many people, so you will not be able to get it in Best Buy, or Sam's Goody that easy. I would recomend to listen to the sample music, and that should be enough for you to make your buying decision. If you like soft accompanied piano music, then you will surely like this cd!

STILL GREAT!!!!!.......2004-10-27

I reviewed this cd years ago when I first found it at a used cd store. (It's out of print) I was thrilled with it then, and am just as thrilled years later. Barbara manages to make every song unique and able to stand on it's own. You just don't tire of her silky voice or her meaningful and upbeat lyrics, and her piano riffs are impeccible. Enjoy!

Love this CD!.......2004-02-26

I absolutely LOVE Barbara Higbie's voice, and her piano playing is outstanding!

Great CD.......2003-12-27

I had this CD when it first came out and somewhere down the road it got lost. I had forgot about it until my daughter reminded me of it. I plan to reorder it. Smooth music with nice vocals. Barbara is also a good pianist.

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First Signs of Life
Gary Wright
Manufacturer: Triloka
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First Signs of Life
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Album Description

2007 two disc (CD + PAL/Region 0 DVD) pressing of this reissue of former Spooky Tooth leader Gary 'Dream Weaver' Wright's 1995 album. First Signs Of Life saw Gary blending his Pop smarts with World Music. Guests include Terry Bozzie (Zappa, Missing Persons) and George Harrison. The bonus DVD features footage of Gary and George performing together (their musical relationship goes back to when Wright played on Harrison's early solo albums). Acadia.

Album Details

The Ex-spooky Tooth Leader's Solo Album from 1995 Includes Guest Appearances from Terry Bozzio (Zappa) and the Late Great George Harrison. This Reissue Has a Bonus Dvd Disc that features Gary and George Performing Together.

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Bernstein-Mehldau what a duo.......

Signs of Life
Peter Bernstein
Manufacturer: Criss Cross
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Customer Reviews:

Bernstein-Mehldau what a duo..............2001-04-30

I am surprised that noone has reviewed this one. Bernsteins playing gives you "goose bumps" right away. and so does Mehldaus playing. The way Bernstein plays is extremely melodic, and you can hear the chordal movement (same as when you hear Kenny Burrell) and his tone is just beautiful, and on top of this. his lyrical playing it is also groovy. Also, check out Mehldaus playing, in particular on the ballad "The things we did last summer" I wonder if yoy can get much more "feeling " out of a piano. McBride on bass keep things "cookin"

El Juicio (The Judgement)/Life Between the Exit Signs

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2 1sts in One

El Juicio (The Judgement)/Life Between the Exit Signs
Keith Jarrett
Manufacturer: Collectables
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Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

Gypsy Moth
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Piece For Ornette (L.V.)
Piece For Ornette (S.V.)
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Everything I Love
Margot
Long Time Gone (But Not Withdrawn)
Life Between The Exit Signs
Church Dreams

Customer Reviews:

2 1sts in One.......2006-02-18

This album contains two Keith Jarrett "1sts" -- his debut recording as a leader, and an album of material from his first session with the classic "American Quartet". Both were recorded for Atlantic Records and are among his better albums for that label. While Jarrett has gained a reputation as a (perhaps overly) serious and self-conscious artist in the years since, these albums are permeated with energy, reckless experimentation and a youthful sense of fun.

Life Between the Exit Signs (tracks 7-14) was recorded in 1967, when Jarrett was still a member of the innovative Charles Lloyd quartet. His musical partners here are bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Paul Motian; through their previous associations, these two pinpoint the key influences on Jarrett during this time (Ornette Coleman and Paul Bley). The interplay within the trio is fairly free with lots of give-and-take, though not as sophisticated or telepathic as it would become on masterpieces like Mysteries and Fort Yawuh. The compositions -- all Jarrett's except for the standard "Everything I Love" -- vary from dissonantly melodic to outright catchy. Jarrett's late 60s propensity for gospel-infused playing over rolling, funky vamps (a la "Sombrero Sam" or "Love-In") is largely absent.

El Juicio (tracks 1-6) was recorded about 4 years later, and draws from the initial recordings of Jarrett's "American Quartet". (Most of the group's later recordings actually feature 5 or 6 members, but the 4tet moniker stuck.) This group was actually an outgrowth of the previous trio, with the great Dewey Redman joining in on reeds and occasional percussion. The quartet was a huge stylistic grab-bag, especially on its earlier recordings, but here that wild eclecticism works. Every musician except Haden doubles on various percussion instruments. Jarrett plays quite a bit of soprano saxophone; Dewey adds some of his trademark Chinese musette and (on 1 track) alto saxophone. The album begins with "Gypsy Moth", anchored by a funky groove and a very catchy, upbeat theme. Jarrett offers some nice two-handed gospel-infused playing and then Dewey follows on alto. (The only time he played this instrument with the group, I believe.) "Toll Road" and "Piece for Ornette" both feature convulted, sing-songy themes and Jarrett on soprano playing off Dewey's tenor. "Pre-Judgment Atmosphere" is a fun collective improvisation with various percussion. It leads into "El Juicio", another nice Ornette-ish tune (with Jarrett on piano) before turning into a somewhat diffuse ethnic-flavored collective improvisation. The short solo piano piece "Pardon My Rags" isn't included on this reissue, but worth seeking out in some form.

Overall this CD is recommended to Jarrett fans, particularly those who like the American group and/or his more avant-garde leanings.

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