Metamorphosis [Import]

Metamorphosis [Import]

Track Listings

1. Prelude to the Seasons

2. Spring: Venga la Primavera

3. Spring: April Rain

4. Spring: The Triumph of Spring

5. Summer: Tales of the Summer Wind

6. Summer: Thunder in July

7. Summer: The Tempest - Tuona E Fulmina

8. Autumn: Cheiron and Selenos

9. Autumn: Teardrops in October

10. Autumn: Artemis

11. Winter: Ice, Wind & Fire

12. Winter: Sleighbells at Yasnaya

13. Winter: War of the Winds

14. Metamorphosis: Thunder Cadenza

15. Metamorphosis: Cry of the Night

16. Metamorphosis: Summer's Breath

17. Metamorphosis: Rodeo from Hell

18. Metamorphosis: Les Adieux

19. Metamorphosis: Springtime Euphoria

20. Metamorphosis: The Heart of Chopin

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese edition of heavy metal guitar virtuoso's 2003 album features 24 tracks divided up into 5 parts, each of the four seasons plus metamorphosis. Crown.

Tracks:

Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis One
Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis Two
Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis Three
Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis Four
Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis Five
Metamorphosis: Mad Rush
Metamorphosis: Wichita Sutra Vortex

Customer Reviews:

I think I heard this once before!.......2007-07-20

Metamorphosis One - Five is repetative to say the least; however, there are slight variations in each successive piece. As one listens it is intriguing to notice the sometimes subtle variations on a theme that occur. Each piece is more complex than the next. Well worth the listening. If you are a pianist, I recommend Solo Piano for use as warm up exercises for more complex pieces to be played afterward.

A total masterpiece.......2007-05-12

A piano lover shall love this neo-classical masterpiece by one of the best minimalist composer. To weather question our heart and mind or simply to relax this cd is probably one of the best means.

My First Minimalist Piano.......2007-04-05

I have never been a huge fan of solo music in general or piano music in particular; I respect talented musicians, but for the most part, piano music deoesn't really appeal to me. This CD, however, is completely different. I first heard one of the songs on an episode of Battlestar Galactica and fell instantly in love. Even though the music is 'minimalist' meaning that it is very repetetive and the musical lines are relatively simple (this isn't Bach or Beethoven or Mozart with several parts creating an impressively 'large-sounding' whole), every note is so precisely placed that it fits perfectly. In my opinion, the music is just as much about what isn't played as what is - all the notes that Glass plays hints at other notes that are not played.

Basically, I would have to say that minimalist piano is not for everyone - particularly people who don't like a lot of repetition. At the same time, I think that people who do not typically enjoy solo piano music should give it a chance, since minimimalist piano is not the same as the piano music we tend to hear. One of the things that I like about it is, like classical music, if you have it on in the background it is unobtrusive, but still present. I have found this music to be beautiful and relaxing and I hope that other people enjoy it as much as I have.

An excellent minimalist piece.......2007-01-09

An excellent representation of minimalism. At times the songs get a bit repetitive, though I realize thats the point of the genre, and metamorphosis 5 seems to be a rerecording of metamorphosis 1. Its a great song, but there really was no deviation or alteration of the song to warrant putting on the album twice other than making a full circle. Those two reasons are why I gave it four stars. The album is really top notch. Its amazing the emotion this guy can pull out of the piano. He really is a genius with his music.

Brilliant!.......2006-11-04

For those who love the sound of a piano. This album is as good as "In my time" from Yanni, although not all the songs are for relaxation. I recommend it very much!

Average customer rating:

Duff debut
Hilary Duff was good for a while
I love this CD!
An Amazing "Metamorphosis" For Child Star Hilary Duff
It's Ok

Metamorphosis
Hilary Duff
Manufacturer: Buena Vista
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Release Date: 2003-11-10

Tracks:

So Yesterday
Come Clean
Workin' It Out
Little Voice
Where Did I Go Right?
Anywhere but Here
The Math
Love Just Is
Sweet Sixteen
Party Up
Metamorphosis
Inner Strength
Why Not

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She may have played a teenaged girl mistaken for a pop star in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, but after releasing a Christmas album in 2002, and crooning two songs on the movie's soundtrack, Hilary Duff looks like she means business. The only trouble is, she doesn't sound like it. Although dubbing her first album Metamorphosis, the disc is anything but. Her singing is as coy and kittenish as her on-screen persona and she mugs her way through most of the 13 songs with charm and aplomb, but little natural singing talent. But to her credit, the actress has managed to cover a multitude of vocal sins by hiring a team of crack producers, who double her voice whenever possible, giving many of the tracks the rather anthemic feel of a cheerleading squad. The best songs on the disc are the three masterminded by the Matrix, the same production team that oversaw Avril Lavigne's hit disc and they give the lissome actress's singing some attitude and grit, like on the infectious and spectacularly bratty "So Yesterday," and the cleverly conceived "Math," complete with heavy metal guitar riffs. But Duff is not inhabiting that saucy jailbait territory staked by Britney Spears. At the ripe old age sixteen, she's much more Barbies than bustiers. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

Duff debut.......2007-06-20

This is a fun lite pop album from Hilary Duff. Not a serious work of art, just easy listening, and what's wrong with that. Nothing. She's not the strongest singer, but she is entertaining. Here are some of the more enjoyable tunes:

So Yesterday
Come Clean
Workin it Out
Come Clean
The Math
Party Up
Metamorphisis
Why Not

Hilary Duff was good for a while.......2007-01-05

I think Hilary is kind of out now but at the time the kids liked this.

I love this CD!.......2006-12-14

Hilary Duff has a very pretty voice. I love the all the songs, but I don't really like the lyrics to Inner Strength. Over all this CD is great and fun to listen to.

An Amazing "Metamorphosis" For Child Star Hilary Duff.......2006-12-01

Hilary Duff's debut, Metamorphosis, is what teen pop should sound like in 2003. It picks up on mainstream trends, particularly those spearheaded by Avril Lavigne, but turns them light and sweet, making for a very good modern bubblegum album. One of the keys to its success is that Duff is never sexed up, the way that Britney Spears was right from the start of her career. This is also true of Hilary in her acting career, since her TV alter ego, Lizzie McGuire, is a regular teenager with teenage concerns, including (but not limited to) crushes on unattainable boys, getting along with her pest of a little brother, understanding her parents, worrying about money, and negotiating the cliques at her school. Metamorphosis is the musical equivalent of Lizzie McGuire, only splashier and savvier and not as silly or Disneyfied as the show. In other words, it's the sound of a preteen turning teenager, finding inspiration in the tough-girl pose of Avril but also being in the fortunate position of being able to work with the Matrix as well. The three songs helmed by the Matrix -- "So Yesterday," "Where Did I Go Right?," and "The Math" -- bear their trademark beats, acoustic guitars, and ridiculous spoken interjections, and they all sound a bit more natural coming from a teenager than they do coming from, say, Liz Phair, but Avril's influence can be heard throughout the record, particularly in how Duff has absorbed how Lavigne appeals to average girls while singing insidiously catchy songs. Hilary does that here, too, but she has a sweeter, more appealing voice than Avril, and the rest of the record follows her cheerful charisma, resulting in a charmingly effervescent listen. While some songs shine brighter than others, there is no dullness here, and the whole thing clocks in at a breezy 43 minutes, which helps keep things light and engaging. Metamorphosis isn't a record that will change the world, but like the best teen pop, it sounds right in its moment, which means it's about as good as this kind of music gets.

Also be sure to check out her sophmore album, "Hilary Duff" and her upcoming album, due sometime in April 2007. The first single from the new album, "Play With Fire" has already hit major radio stations.

It's Ok.......2006-11-14

I didn't really find anything too wonderful in this album. Hilary Duff just doesn't have the best voice to me. It usually sounds nazel and horse.

So Yesterday- 8/10- Could have been better
Come Clean- 10/10- This is probably one of the only songs she sounds good in.
Workin' it out- 6/10- Just not that interesting
Little Voice- 10/10- I really love this song!
Where Did I Go Right?- 4/10- Bad. Melody is stupid and the lyrics don't make any sense.
Anywhere But Here- 6/10- Like Workin' it Out, this song just was kinda boring.
The Math- 8/10- Could have been a 10/10- but you can't even hear her in the chorus at all!
Love Just Is- 5/10- Not a huge fan of this sappy stuff
Sweet 16- 7/10- It's OK
Party Up- 10/10- Good rockin' beat to it!
metamorphosis- 7/10- I didn't really like the verses. but everything else was OK
Inner Strength- 0/10- Horribly stupid. It was only like, one minute and she didn't even sing in it! I never listen to this anymore
Why Not?- 9/10- Her single, it's good

This CD deserves a three stars. If you want better pop music, the just get Hilary Duff self-titled or check out ZOEgirl, Barlowgirl, Jump5, Vanessa Hudgens, or Hannah MOntanah.

The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection

Average customer rating:

Sad, Really Sad
An excellent movie themes antology by ELMER BERNSTEIN
Excellent
Great Film Music
Fun, Powerfull music

The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007XTQ14
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

The Magnificent Seven
To Kill A Mockingbird (Suite)
The Buccaneer (Overture)
Walk On The Wild Side
An American Werewolf In London (Metamorphosis)
The Age Of Innocence (End Titles)
The Comancheros
Ghostbusters
Heavy Metal (Taarna's Theme)
Johnny Staccato
True Grit (Rooster Cogburn/A Warm Wrap-Up)
Hollywood And The Stars
Zulu Dawn (River Crossing)

Tracks:

The Great Escape
The Man With The Golden Arm
Far From Heaven
The Sons Of Katie Elder
Airplane (Suite)
The Shootist (Main Title)
Hawaii (Overture)
The Birdman Of Alcatraz (Finale)
The Hallelujah Trail (Overture)
The Bridge At Remagen
Thoroughly Modern Millie (Sky-Hi)
The Scalphunters
The Ten Commandments (Overture)

Album Description

*A specially priced 2CD set with over 110 minutes of some of the greatest film music in the history of cinema.

*New digital recordings in spectacular and sound performed by the acclaimed City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and National Youth Jazz Band.

*Includes world premiere recordings from "The Birdman Of Alcatraz," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Airplane!" and "An American Werewolf In London."

*In 2004 the world of cinema lost one of the most iconic figures in film composing. In a career that spanned half-a-century and over 250 films, Elmer Bernstein was responsible for writing the music to many of the greatest and most loved movies of all time ranging from "The Ten Commandments," "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Great Escape," through to "True Grit" and "Airplane!" This collection has been lovingly created and compiled as a tribute to a genius and true master of the art of film scoring.

Customer Reviews:

Sad, Really Sad.......2007-05-13

These CDs don't meet the standards that I expect from Elmer Bernstein's wonderful film music.
*It's just Boring*
The ensemble doesn't have the energy one would expect to play "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Man with the Golden Arm". I think the City of Prague and National Youth Jazz Orchestras were bargain orchestras used to make an inexpensive CD set of one of my favorite film composers. The conducting and arrangements were what made this an obviously bad album.

An excellent movie themes antology by ELMER BERNSTEIN.......2007-05-10

Silva Screen Records, presents this antology of the music from the late great composer/conductor ELMER BERNSTEIN, who supervised this recording just before die.
Played the The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted by his one time assistant James Fitzpatrick
Recorded in HDCD and Dolby Surround

Excellent.......2007-04-22

it's unfortunate that more tracks weren't able to be recorded as theree was a good 15-20 minutes of space remaining on both discs. Regardless, this is an excellent sampler, especially in conjunction with Varese's Bernstein sampler including rare stuff like the Black Cualdron.

With regards to this silva set, these recordings range back to 1994, with Sons of Katie Elder and True Grit being recorded for a John Wayne CD and Bridge At Remagen for a CD of classic War themes. The Great Escape was also recorded for that CD, but producer James Fitzpatrick opted to record a new arrangement (same with Magnificent Seven). In '97, The Buccaneer for included on a Swashbucklers disc, while Heavy Metal was on the popular 'Space and Beyond' compilation. In '98, the world premiere recording of Airplane first appeared on a DISASTERS film disc. So while it may technically be the world premiere RECORDING it certainly is not the world premiere CD RELEASE of that recording. Ghostbusters was included on Space 3: Beyond the Final Frontier, the second followup to the popular 'Space and Beyond'. Fast forward to 2002 and 4 recordings first appeared on WAY OUT WEST: ESSENTIAL WESTERN FILM MUSIC COLLECTION VOLUME TWO, those being The Comancheros, The Hallelujah Trail, The Scalphunters and The Shootist. Man With the Golden Arm and Walk on the Wild are from Silva's JAZZ IN FILM cd.

The remaining tracks were all newly recorded for this release. They are of course the strongest tracks, seeing as the City of Prague Philharmonic has improved over time. I do wonder though why they did not include the older arrangements of Great Escape and Mag. Seven as bonus tracks.

I also recommend the simultaneously released '40 years of Film Music: Jerry Goldsmith' for another great set honoring a late great film composer.

Great Film Music.......2007-03-09

This is a great recording of some of the best film music ever. From the
great westerns to the Theme from Airplane to music he did for television,
Bernstein was one of the greatest.

Fun, Powerfull music.......2007-02-17

It's great! It brings back memories of my dad. He loved John Wayne and the old cowboys of the Magnificent Seven. But it's nice just to listen and relax (it's not all cowboy music).

Average customer rating:

Another gem from Schwartz
so happy to have found this
Massage Music that my clients LOVE
Soul Satisfying
Powerful interpretations of classics for modern ears.

Aria 3: Metamorphosis
Aria , and Paul Schwartz
Manufacturer: Koch Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002PUH7Y
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

OMBRA MAI FU
FURIOSO
SOGNO
METAMORPHOSIS 2: DANAE
BALLO
INTERLUDE:L'ORCHESTRE ENGLOUTIE
AMAMI
LASCIA
FAREWELL
METAMORPHOSIS 3:CYANE
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METAMORPHOSIS 1: ARACHNE
FURIOSO: instrumental mix
OMBRA: chilled mix

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Souping up the classics with whatever contemporary music pulse is current at the moment has a long history. Some artists, like Emerson, Lake and Palmer, aspired to classical grandiosity. Others, like Michael Murphy and his discofied "A Fifth of Beethoven," turn classical melodies into pop hooks. Paul Schwartz falls somewhere in the middle with his Aria project, of which this is the third. Electronica grooves and effects angle their way through songs "based" on operatic works by Handel, Verdi, Puccini, and Monteverdi. Schwartz begins with a bar set high by some of these melodies, beautifully sung by soprano Rebecca Luker. Whether singing solo or in multi-tracked choirs, her voice opens heavens' gates, but she has to slog through some pedestrian arrangements to get there. Schwartz understands the difference between an orchestra and a synthesizer and with only a few exceptions--like the cheesy opening to "Ombra Ma Fu"--deploys each in appropriate measures. "Ascension," based on a Monteverdi aria is particularly striking with its underlying electronic ostinatos cycling through the breathtaking refrain. But too often, Schwartz's strings are saccharine and his rhythms clichéd in a music that uses high art only to reach for the facile. Like most classical-pop crossovers, time usually renders a verdict of kitsch in the first degree. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Another gem from Schwartz.......2007-02-21

Much like Aria 1 & 2 this is another gem, presenting a unique interpretation of classic arias. It is an awesome compilation. I look forward to Aria 4 (is there one in the works?)!!

so happy to have found this.......2006-12-31

This CD is one of Paul Schwartz's best; it's definitely the best out of all 3 Arias. I really hopes he continues making State of Grace and Aria CDs because they are amazing.

Massage Music that my clients LOVE.......2006-08-05

I now have all 3 CDs in the "Aria" famiy, and this one, like its predecessors is truely GREAT massage music! My clients love the entire Aria family of CDs. I've been a big fan of Rebecca Luker for quite sometime now and she SHINES like the truely elegant vocal star that she is on this album. A buy that is DEFINATELY well worth it!

Soul Satisfying.......2006-04-29

I love this CD. It's especially wonderful when it's rainy outside and I'm curled up by the fire inside. My son who is 16, blind and autistic loves it and plays it over and over. I think he taps into the immediate relaxation and beautiful blend of classical with technology.

I'm with all the others. Who cares if this somehow "interprets" the classic correctly or not? It is pleasing to the ears and that's all that matters.
Minneapolis, MN

Powerful interpretations of classics for modern ears........2006-03-18

As in Aria 1 and Aria 2, the incredible lyric soprano voice of Rebecca Luker delivers excellent music, song after song. She gives us an interpretation of Handel's Serse; a selection from Puccini's La Rondine; another selection from Verdi's La Traviata; an aria from Handel's Rinaldo; another nice selection from Puccini's Madame Butterfly; and a final selection from Monteverdi's L'Incoronazione.

The CD also has 6 instrumental works, arranged by Paul Schwartz. There is a very nice interpretation of Handel's tragic Sarabande, with vocals by the Joyful Company of Singers and words from Psalm 7. This piece reminds me of the tragic majesty of Carmina Burana.

Paul Schwartz consistently delivers powerful reinterpretations of classical music for modern ears.

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Not for everyone, but good in its own right
Tribal metamorphosis/Pentaphobe
Wow
Pentaphobe
not so good...

Sa'Iyr a Tribal Metamorphosis (Dig)
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Customer Reviews:

Not for everyone, but good in its own right.......2007-07-28

Right off, this is not for everyone. It is not your standard bellydance music, no way. However I like it (FWIW), and if you have a wide ranging appreciation for music and experimentation you might too.

This seems to be a cross between bellydance, Download (a Skinny Puppy spinoff), and Morton Subotnick. (If you're unfamiliar with MS, check out Silver Apples of the Sun for 60's experimental tape music.) For this sort of hybrid, it's good, but if you're looking for standard or traditional bellydance you may not be happy here. It is not purely Industrial, but if you like Industrial or Subotnick you will like this.

My only complaint is that the CD is entirely too short, but there you go.

Tribal metamorphosis/Pentaphobe.......2007-03-19

Fantastic.I came across this being a Rachel Brice fan.I am now a total Pentaphobe fan as well.It's totally different to any thing one gets accustomed to hearing relating to bellydance.Its addictive and it's fresh and hypnotic.Fantastic buy.

Wow.......2007-02-18

This is really great for Tribal. I've only seen the performance pieces for two of the songs, but the rest are also much fun to play with. I listened to it over and over when I first got it and go back to it when I want a really great mood setter for a performance. I want more!

Pentaphobe.......2007-01-17

This CD was just what I was looking for!

It has a mysterious tone and steered away from the more traditional glittzy Belly Dance music.

not so good..........2006-11-17

I was very disappointed with this c.d. The only good songs on it are the ones that Rachael dances to on the Bellydance Superstars DVD. It's alot of industrial noise with no melody. If you're looking for music to do interperative dance to, check it out. If you're looking for something upbeat and inspiring, you might want to pass.

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METAMORPHOSIS SHOWS THE STONES GENIUS IN TRANSFORMING MANY OF THEIR LEGENDARY SONGS!
Studio Musicians
If You're New to the Stones, Read This.
I've come to realize one thing: What i like no one else does.
Try a little harder

Metamorphosis
The Rolling Stones , and Rolling Stones
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ASIN: B00006AW2F
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Tracks:

Out Of Time
Don't Lie To Me
Somethings Just Stick In Your Mind
Each And Every Day Of the Year
Heart Of Stone
I'd Much Rather Be With the Boys
(Walkin' Thru the) Sleepy City
We're Wastin' Time
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I Don't Know Why
If You Let Me
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Downtown Suzie
Family
Memo From Turner
I'm Going Down

Album Description

This Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) recording offers high-resolution sound and is playable on both standard CD players and SACD-compatible devices.

Album Description

Remastered reissue of 1975 compilation, suitable for standard & 'Super Audio' CD players. Digipak.

Customer Reviews:

METAMORPHOSIS SHOWS THE STONES GENIUS IN TRANSFORMING MANY OF THEIR LEGENDARY SONGS!.......2006-12-21

I will be writing a review on the legendary brilliant masterpiece CD album entitled "METAMORPHOSIS" by THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD, THE ROLLING STONES! This album was originally released on vinyl/LP and cassette in 1975 on the ABKCO Records label. I purchased the newest and latest CD re-release also on the ABKCO Records label using the Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoding process. The matrix or ID number is 90062. If I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary album, I will edit this review so that you the consumer will get the best and most accurate review possible.

In my opinion, "METAMORPHOSIS" is nothing less than an outstanding album! Many of the song tracks listed here were recorded live while the others are comprised of many studio outtakes.

I will list and briefly review all the song tracks in their exact order as follows: (1.) "Out Of Time," (Outstanding! Excellent! I love this brilliant outtake version! This version uses an orchestra arrangement resulting in a great song! I love it!) (2.) "Don't Lie To Me," (Outstanding! Excellent! Magnificent! This is another great legendary Stones Rocker! I love this song!) (3.) "Somethings Just Stick In Your Mind," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great Stones beautifully arranged and well performed number. I love this song!) (4.) "Each And Everyday Of The Year," (Excellent! Another Stones slow number! I love it!) (5.) "Heart Of Stone," (Outstanding! Excellent! Magnificent! Another great Stones outtake that contains different arrangements. I love this legendary outtake number.) (6.) "I'd Much Rather Be With The Boys," (Outstanding! Excellent! Magnificent! Another great slow Stones Rocker! This song sounds like The Beach Boys singing the song "Leader Of The Pack! I love this song dearly!) (7.) "(Walkin' Thru The) Sleepy City," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great Stones rocker! I love the music arrangements in this song!) (8.) "We're Wastin' Time," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great slow Stones Rocker! This song is well arranged and recorded! I love this song dearly!) (9.) "Try A Little Harder," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great legendary Stones ROCKER! I love this song dearly!) (10.) "I Don't Know Why," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great slow rocker! I love this song!) (11.) "If You Let Me," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great Stones Rocker! I love the acoustic arrangements!) (12.) "Jiving Sister Fanny," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great legendary Stones Rocker! I love this song dearly!) (13.) "Downtown Suzie," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great Stones Blues Rocker! I love the acoustic arrangements!) (14.) "Family," (Outstanding! Excellent! Another great Stones slow acoustics number. I love this song!) (15.) "Memo From Turner" (Outstanding! Excellent! Magnificent! Another great legendary Stones Rocker! I love this song!) and (16.) "I'm Going Down." (Outstanding! Excellent! Magnificent! Another great legendary Stones Rocker! Another Rocker I love dearly!) In my opinion, all of the song tracks are outstanding!

As you can see, this album is definitely worth purchasing that he or she should definitely own as part of his or her music collection. This album will definitely be enjoyed and cherished for many more years to come, NOW AND FOREVER!

In closing, The Stones possess many needed qualities that are vital for a great rock band to succeed. One of these qualities is perserverence! This quality is one of the many reasons why The Stones are STILL THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD! I get the feeling that The Stones are going to be around a little while longer than anticipated, am I wrong? Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. God Bless and Long Live The Rolling Stones! Long Live Rock n' Roll! Rock out always and take care. Rock forever, J.L.

Studio Musicians.......2006-12-04

I thought that it was, widely, known that Oldham took the tracks that were , mostly, unfinished tracks and brought it to Trod Nossel studios in Wallingford,Ct. and had studio musicians add the final touches [on some tracks a lot more than just 'finishing touches' were added]. Andrew Loog Oldham just wanted to cash in on the "gravy train" that was "The Rolling Stones", who had become a machine, only the likes of Col.Tom Parker, could fully appreciate. Not that I feel bad for the Stones. Anybody who has followed them for all these years knows [or to be honest, we can only surmise] that Michael Jagger was not concerned about the quality of this material but that he would not get moneys gathered from sale of said album. Let's face it, Jagger is one of the cheapest bastards on this planet. So when The Stones, actually Jagger, pleaded for fans NOT to buy this album because it wasn't up to Rolling Stones standard,it rings as major league insincerity. Jagger cares about Jagger and $$$$ first and foremost, not the fans. Don't you ever believe different.
I'm not a 'half-empty' guy by any means, I'm usually quite positive about most things in this world, but sometimes you just have to call a spade a spade. Long live Brian Jones!

If You're New to the Stones, Read This........2006-03-23

You don't want to buy this album if you're not familiar with the Stones. This is a collection of pre-Sticky Fingers outtakes that didn't make the cut on the original early London albums. Don't get me wrong - this is a great bunch of songs, but they are probably only appreciated by people already very familiar with the early Stones. Buy Beggars Banquet, Let it Bleed, and maybe Aftermath before venturing here.

I've come to realize one thing: What i like no one else does........2006-02-28

3 stars? 4 stars? i was a little shocked at all the negative response for this album. I'm going out on a limb here and saying that not only is this the Stones best album, that's right, but without out a doubt their most inventive, most chance taking, and most lyrically mature. I've heard sticky fingers, there are 5 good songs, and that goes for all Stones albums. They all have amazing songs, but all of them drag and drag with songs that make me think,the Stones are actually in competition with the Beatles? Heck no. The album Metamorphosis offers newness with every track, it involves huge risks, and is a vast difference from any other Stones album. It simply doesn't sound like the monotonous albums they made afterward. It truly is uderrated, and should be in every true music fans collection. Maybe i'm just crazy, i don't know. If there is any reason at all why the Stones are great it is because of an album like this.

Try a little harder.......2005-12-22

Not really a classic album, only recommended to Rolling Stones completists. Although this album is supposed to gather several rare songs (mostly b-sides) recorded at different times during their career, there is no information at all in the booklet of the CD about these songs. It's really a shame.
Look on the internet for any information on the songs or you can take a look at Richard L. Carlton's review on Amazon.com (and other reviews as well).

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Most underated CD ever
An underrated gem, an unappreciated classic...
EVERY FAN OF 70's ROCK MUSIC MUST GET THIS CD
One of the best rock albums ever
Can YOU dig it?

Metamorphosis
Iron Butterfly
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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ASIN: B00000335H
Release Date: 1993-12-14

Tracks:

Free Flight
New Day
Shady Lady
Best Years Of Our Life
Slower Than Guns
Stone Believer
Soldier In Our Town
Easy Rider (Let The Wind Pay The Way)
Butterfly Bleu

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Most underated CD ever.......2007-07-17

This cd is of course Iron Butterfly's best music ever. After their initial one hit wonder song, they never really went anywhere else, & yes I have most of their old albums. This music came after Mike Pinera came onboard & help produced a real "classis rock" album. This is not just a cd for hard core Butterfly fans, but a real piece of rock history. Mike Pinera went on to produce other classic albums, "Son of Cactus" with the New Cactus Band, 2 albums with his own Thee Image,(so far available on vinyl only). Buy this cd, you won't be disappointed.

An underrated gem, an unappreciated classic..........2006-10-24

With Metamorphosis, Iron Butterfly chose to redefine their sound, presumably to launch themselves out of the sixties and into the seventies. With Doug Ingle at the wheel, the lineup changed to accommodate the new direction and which included Mike Pinera whose straight ahead rock sensibilities are felt throughout the album. Whether it qualified as a genuine Butterfly album is debatable, but, contrary to implacable critics, Metamorphosis was still a solid effort that pointed the way to a successful future if the rest of the original band had chosen to follow Ingle's prescience. Songs like Best Years of Our Life, Stone Believer, and Easy Rider are prime cuts of early 70s rock that still sound fresh today. The only disputable flaw in this otherwise excellent album is Butterfly Bleu. It's an aspiring piece that works on its own terms and the best parts of it are stunningly brilliant, but it seems out of place compared to the rest of the album and ultimately weighs it down. Sadly, this was Iron Butterfly's last worthwhile effort. Resurrected a few years later by Erik Braunn, their final two albums, 'Scorching Beauty' and 'Sun and Steel', tried vainly to recapture what the band had firmly in its hands on Metamorphosis.

EVERY FAN OF 70's ROCK MUSIC MUST GET THIS CD.......2006-09-08

Most of the other reviews have given you the specific details of the album. For people who only know the Butterfly from their famous hit InAGadaDavita, you will be pleasantly surprised!!!! This album came out a couple of years later. The production by Richard Podolor is thick and modern sounding. With GREAT songs, great lead vocals, amazing rhythm section and layered 2-guitar attack. The songs are progressive, funky and psychedelic. THIS ALBUM SHOULD HAVE SOLD MILLIONS. IT IS A LOST CLASSIC. Trust me on this one.

One of the best rock albums ever.......2005-12-15

This was the first (and only) album from the band featuring Mike Pinera and Larry Rhineheart and it is a real gem. Their dueling guitar work is solid and Pinera contributes some excellent vocals to compliment Doug Ingle and his soulful keyboard and vocal work. The music is varied and well rounded with excellent contributions from Lee Dorman (bass) and Ron Bushy (drums) as well. At first listen songs like Stone Believer and Best years of our lives jump out with their top 40ish sound and with continued listenings the rest of the album blends in beautifully. I've always found that truly great music is the type that grows on you, sounding better and better with each listen, until you find yourself enjoying every song. There is not a weak effort on the entire record and I ground the grooves down with repeated listens. I can honestly say I've listened to Metamorphosis hundreds of times and it still sounds fresh today. Sadly the band disbanded after this release with Rhineheart and Dorman going on to form Captain Beyond with Rod Evans (Deep Purple) and Bobby Caldwell. Their first album with this spin off group was an absolute smash and I recommend it just as highly as Metamorphosis. BUY THEM BOTH AND DO YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOR.

Can YOU dig it?.......2005-09-13

Iron Butterfly...definately different. There are not too many if any albums with this sound. I used to have this on wax and wanted it on CD now. Great for rap producers if you are creative with samples. True music fans will enjoy.

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Great Mistaken Identity!!
One of the BEST Christian albums I've ever heard!!!!!!!!!!!
Hottest R&P Joint Eva
Not Bad at All
Great Debut from JR

Metamorphosis
J.R.
Manufacturer: Cross Movement
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ASIN: B000BC8T82
Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

Intro
Beautiful Light
Danger
Superstar
Amazing
With You
Temptations
Smile
Press On
Shine Your Light
Sorry Child
God Of Peace
For Me
For Me (Interlude)
The Greatest/High

Customer Reviews:

Great Mistaken Identity!!.......2007-02-05

I ordered another CD from a different distributor and received this in place of another CD. It quickly emerged above the others, and I just love it! Reading the previous postings encouraged me to open it, and I'm glad I did!

One of the BEST Christian albums I've ever heard!!!!!!!!!!!.......2006-11-18

Without exaggerating, this album is absolutely bananas! The production is hot, but more important, the lyrics are NOT watered down. Whoever wrote these songs definitely has an authentic relationship with God. I love the way that the tracks themselves do not distract from the message of each of the songs. Favorites are Beautiful Light, Amazing, Smile, Press On and Sorry Child. But the other tracks are good as well. There are none that require the skip button. This album is so important to me that I believe that it could seriously reach our young people and teenagers and REALLY draw them into to the kingdom of God. It's a crying shame that music like this doesn't get the hype and promotion of secular music. But I have faith that this album and the whole Cross Movement Records Lable will eventually reach the masses.

J.R. keep doing what you are doing. You have a gift that the world needs to hear.

Hottest R&P Joint Eva.......2006-03-28

I was a little doubtful of JR when I heard his first single "Temptations". However after borrowing the album from my homeboy and listening to it, I only could conclude that this is one of the hottest albums (secular or God-infused) I have ever heard. The production is so hot.I don't know who has done most of the production (have yet to read the album jacket) but it sounds very similar to the Neptunes' production. Infact, some of the songs are better than some of Pharrells recent works. JR manages to balance his vocal prowess with the power of the Word and the substance that relates to today's hot topics! Favorite joints: Superstar, Amazing, Smile, Shine Your Light, Sorry Child, God of Peace, Just for Me and Greatest/High. Just the whole album!!!!! Hotness, go cop this joint, you will not regret it, unless you only listen to Quartet music!!! LOL

Not Bad at All.......2006-03-21

This CD covers some deep issues and really pushes the listener to think about their life in relation to God's will. I highly recommend the album to people who like hip-hop and gospel music

Great Debut from JR.......2006-03-09

He possess the potential to do great things with CMR. They helped put this man on the map and build up the hype for this joint through the older projects. And the hype was truly worth it. The Metamorphisis has begun.

Hindemith Conducts Hindemith: The Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon

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Hindemith conducts Hindemith
Hindemith continues the musical traditions of the Germanic schools
Phenomenal performances
Lean, clean and unadorned, as Hindemith intended
Hindemith Himself

Hindemith Conducts Hindemith: The Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000U1NHE
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Customer Reviews:

Hindemith conducts Hindemith.......2006-11-10

The musician's musician, the most versatile, skilled and knowledgeable composer of the 20th Century can be heard with delight in this excellently remastered Deutsche Grammophon recording of him conducting the Berlin Phiharmonic Orchestra in definitive renditions of some of his own masterpieces. Hindemith by and large was the best interpreter of his own works. Under his direction pure, unadulterated, joyfull music-making of great vitality prevails, thoroughly unpedantic, yet devoid of vanity, pretentious display or exaggeration. The rendition of the Mathis Symphony is, of course, definitive and the nowadays most frequently perfomed Symphonic Metamorphosis is done with gusto. But we would like to call special attention to such an inexplicably neglected masterpiece as the thoroughly delightful, but substantial Symphonic Dances and the unique and profound Konzermusik for piano, brass & harp. What neo-Baroque, roaring twenties exhuberance displayed in the Concerto for Orchestra and what a gem of human insight "The Four Temperaments",
here definitively rendered! ER

Hindemith continues the musical traditions of the Germanic schools.......2006-08-19

Hindemith is a far too overlooked composer, and I daresay that in decades to come people will realize the greatness of his compositions, a Hindemith renaissance will take place. I for one enjoy his music greatly and this box set is a perfect introduction to his music. Contrapuntally Hindemith stands apart from most 20th composers, indeed his music speaks the 20th century idiom, however as one will recognize immediately Hindemith speaks his own language. In fact this composer is one of the most original of his time. Contrapuntally he continues and adds to the great traditions harkening back to the Renaissance. His conducting is no nonsense and gets to the heart of his music. I find this music to be riveting, exciting, intellectual and heartfelt. Hindemith has his place in Music history.

Phenomenal performances.......2006-03-07

Hindemith may not have been a Schoenberg or Stravinsky, but at his most inspired he was certainly way up there near the top of the heap, among the greatest composers of the late lamented 20th Century. What these recordings tell us, however, and to me this comes as something of a shock, is that he was also a truly great conductor. All the performances in this set are in my opinion truly extraordinary, among the very best orchestral performances I've ever heard -- of any music by any composer of any period.

Everything one would expect of a superlative performance is here, the tempi, the balances, the shadings, accents, nuance, intonation, attention to detail, attention to overall structure, sweep, authority, intensity, even expressiveness (YES, expressiveness!) and passion (yes, passion too).

To get a sense of how remarkable a conductor Hindemith is, listen carefully to the slow movement of Mathis. With tempi this slow (and this is the slowest I've heard for this piece, extremely slow), it's very difficult to maintain interest, not to mention control. However, in the hands of Hindemith and this remarkable orchestra, with whom he's obviously established an extraordinary rapport, the tempo works beautifully and the piece takes on an almost Mahlerian intensity I'd never heard before.

As if this weren't enough, the set contains one of the most remarkable pianistic performances I've ever heard, from Hindemith's composition student, Hans Otte. The "Four Temperaments" begins in typical middle period Hindemithian style, with a statement of the rather steady, bland and predictable theme, but with the entry of the piano for the first variation, all is transformed -- and suddenly we are back in the world of early Hindemith, one of the most inventive and masterful composers since Bach himself. The pianism is simply beyond belief here, just stunning in its verve, precision, virtuosity, nuance and phrasing. With the entry of the piano the piece just takes off, soars into the stratosphere, thanks to composer and pianist both. Otte was hand picked by Hindemith for this performance so possibly what we hear is at least in part due to careful coaching. But it's hard to understand how mere coaching could produce such marvels of nuance and such complete control of the instrument and total musical involvement in passage after passage. If you ever want to inspire a young performer with the possibilities of his art, you would do well to play your student this recording.

As for the more mundane details, even they are all good. The sonics are fantastic for a recording of this vintage, clear, even vibrant, with lots of body and power when called for. The orchestra itself is superb and in perfect rapport with its director. Even the piano selected for these recordings is a marvel, simply one of the finest instruments of its kind I've ever heard.

I know, it's easy to be skeptical in the face of all these superlatives, but I assure you I'm not usually this enthusiastic. These recordings truly are gems, trust me. HAH!

Lean, clean and unadorned, as Hindemith intended.......2006-02-04

Hindemith jumped at the chance to record his major works with Deutsche Grammophon when it was offered in the early 1950s.

First, was his theory of conducting. He felt the conductor should, as much as possible, be "transparent" and not add anything to the music, i.e., through not gesticulating (especially wildly), etc.

Second, he had seen and heard conductors do just that to his works. And he had heard this result in what he considered overconducting.

Now, that doesn't mean that Hindemith wanted some "native" style of conducting, or even people conducting his works as sight-reading exercises. He expected a piece to be properly understood so that such overconducting was unnecessary.

The result is to be heard here. Now, by "lean and clean," we're not not talking Boulez. But, compared to his day and age, to the Furtwaenglers and others, we are talking something almost that spare.

When you hear these CDs, you'll immediately understand why Hindemith thought that other composers made his music sound too muddy.

These are mono recordings, but in studio in the early and mid 1950s with the Berlin Philharmonic, the baseline sound quality was quite good and the CDs have been well-engineered.

This is an outstanding buy of a great 20th-century composer.

Hindemith Himself.......2005-02-24

"Hindemith Conducts Hindemith: The Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon" is another essential release in Universal's "Original Masters" series. This 3CD set features the composer himself conducting some of his best known works, including his two Symphonies, Symphonic Metamorphosis, Concerto for Orchestra, and Konzertmusik with Monique Haas on piano. All of the recordings hail from 1954-57 and while they are in mono, the DG sound is clear as a bell. Previously I owned a dozen or so CDs featuring various Hindemith works (performed by conductors Abbado, Bernstein, Blomstedt, Goossens, Kletzki, Kubelik, Szell, etc.), but only one with Hindemith himself conducting his own music (the Violin Concerto with David Oistrakh -- see my review). Well if you like a composer and have the ability to hear them conduct their own music, then you should do it, whatever the cost. I mean what would you give to have the opportunity to hear Beethoven or Mozart perform! Luckily in this case you don't have to fantasize, you just have to buy this affordable, budget-priced box set.

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Amazing
Cheeba takes a lesson from Headhunter
Quality Funk Fusion

Metamorphosis
The Cheebacabra
Manufacturer: Mackrosoft
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1st Mack to the Moon
Life Imitates Clouds
Journey to Vaginus
Straight Outta ROMpton

ASIN: B00009952E
Release Date: 2003-04-01

Tracks:

Sleepers Awake
Metamorphosis
Push
Zagreb
The Players Rendezvous
Osgood-Schlatter
The Electric Ant
Salvia
The Hidden Valley
Operation Anaconda

Album Description

The Cheebacabra's debut album presents an onslaught of tight beats and catchy instrumental grooves, a unique fusion of soul, funk, jazz, and electronica.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing.......2004-04-29

This is some of the funkiest music I've heard in years. From start to finish, this album takes you on quite a ride, one that I haven't been on since first hearing Herbie Hancock's Thrust in 1988. It's that good. This guy has got major talent. You owe it to your funky self to pick this up.

Cheeba takes a lesson from Headhunter.......2004-03-18

You can't help but love what is in my opinion the sequel to Herbie Hancock's "Headhunters" release. Some of the tracks are fairly short (less than 3 mins) but this does not take away from their effectiveness. The title track Metamorphosis is extremely well produced. My favorite track is #5 Players Rendezvous. A great bouncy, funky track with enough moves and changes to keep it fresh while maintaining that almost hip-hop instrumental feel. Track #9 The Hidden Valley is a brilliant West Coast Jazz number with flowing horns and keyboard. The entire release is a wonderful blend of hip-hop feel, 70's funk instrumental, and porno soundtrack without becoming boring. Cheeba has created an excellent release and I enjoy having it in my rotation.

Quality Funk Fusion.......2004-03-12

Tight beats, funky grooves, and nice melodies. This record serves up some real hard-hitting funk.

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