Short Music for Short People

Short Music for Short People

Short Music for Short People

Track Listings
 
1. Short Attention Span - Fizzy Bangers
2. Anchor - Less Than Jake
3. Ketchup Song - Teen Idols
4. All Cops Are Bastards - Terrorgruppe
5. Overcoming Learned Behavior - Good Riddance
6. Quit Yer Job - Chixdiggit!
7. Ready - Living End
8. Out of Hand - Bad Religion
9. Asian Pride - Hi-Standard
10. Steamroller Blues - Aerobitch
11. Doin' Laundry - Nerf Herder
12. Freehgan - Bigwig
13. Not Again - Undeclinable Ambuscade
14. Waste Away - Fury 66
15. Radio Stills Sucks - The Ataris
16. Armageddon Singalong - Unwritten Law
17. Hearts Frozen Soil Sod Once More by the Spring of Rape, Despaire, and H - AFI
18. Farts Are Jazz to Assholes - Dillinger Four
19. Surf City - Spread
20. Back to You - Swingin' Utters
See all 101 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Punk rock has long been known for its short, loud, and snotty anthems, but this is taking things to extremes. None of the songs found here reaches the one-minute mark. Some are among punk's most esteemed anthems, while others are casual additions to the canon. In either case, even if you don't like one tune, well, there's another one coming in just a few seconds. This isn't the best introduction to these bands. The Descendents, for example, are punk-pop titans who and not at their best when aping the hardcore set. However, where else can you find Less Than Jake, Nerf Herder, Blink 182, Green Day, the Mr. T. Experience, Gwar, the Circle Jerks, D.O.A., Agnostic Front, and the Muffs all on one CD? There's no shortage of top-shelf names here, and more than a few surprises will keep you hopping. --Rob O'Connor

Short Music for Short People,Various Artists,Fat Wreck Chords,Alternative Pop/Rock,American Underground,Hardcore Punk,Heavy Metal,Indie Rock,L.A. Punk,Pop,Post-Grunge,Punk,Punk Revival,Punk-Pop,Rock,Ska-Punk,Skatepunk,Third Wave Ska Revival,Thrash
Short Music for Short People
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • good cd
  • Frickin' Brillant
  • Short form punk - yeah!
  • Infectious!
  • hot shelf
Short Music for Short People
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Fat Wreck Chords
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ASIN: B00000J631
Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Short Attention Span - Fizzy Bangers
  2. Anchor - Less Than Jake
  3. Ketchup Soup - Teen Idols
  4. A.C.A.B. (All Comic Heroes Are Fascist Pigs) - Terrorgruppe
  5. Overcoming Learned Behavior - Good Ridance
  6. Quit Your Job - Chixdiggit
  7. Ready - The Living End
  8. Out Of Hand - Bad Religion
  9. Asian Pride - Hi-Standard
  10. Steamroller Blues - Aerobitch
  11. Doin' Laundry - Nerf Herder
  12. Freegan - Bigwig
  13. Not Again - Undeclinable Ambuscade
  14. Waste Away - Fury 66
  15. The Radio Still Sucks - The Ataris
  16. Armageddon Singalong - Unwritten Law
  17. Hearts Frozen Soil Sod Once More By The Spring Of Rage, Despair, And Hopelessness - A.F.I.
  18. Farts Are Jazz To Assholes - Dillinger 4
  19. Surf City - Spread
  20. Back To You - Swingin' Utters
  21. Outhouse Of Doom - The Barfeeders
  22. Alienation - Citizen Fish
  23. Family Reunion - Blink 182
  24. Mirror, Signal, Wheelspin - Goober Patrol
  25. Saturday Night - Killswitch
  26. Bedroom Windows - Enemy You
  27. Sara Fisher - No Use For A Name
  28. The Ballad Of Wilhelm Fink - Green Day
  29. Delraiser Part III: Del On Earth - Consumed
  30. Told You Once - The Mr. T Experience
  31. Randal Gets Drunk - Lagwagon
  32. Fishfuck - Gwar
  33. Howdy Doody In The Woodshed - The Dickies
  34. Long Enough To Forget You - Samiam
  35. Erik Sandin's Stand-In - Dogpiss
  36. We Want The Kids - 59 Times The Pain
  37. Warren's Song Part 8 - Bracket
  38. No Fgcnuik - No Means No
  39. I Like Food - Descendents
  40. Triple Track - Dance Hall Crashers
  41. Don Camero Lost His Mind - Guttermouth
  42. X-99 - Limp
  43. Faust - Jugheads Revenge
  44. Deny Everything - Circle Jerks
  45. Hand Grenades - The Offspring
  46. Mike Booted Our First Song, So We Recorded This One Instead - Mad Caddies
  47. Union Yes - The Criminals
  48. Dirty Needles - Screeching Weasel
  49. 300 Miles - One Man Army
  50. Klawsterfobia - Strung Out
  51. You Don't Know Shit - Youth Brigade
  52. Doin' Fine - Groovie Ghoulies
  53. John For The Working Man - Tilt
  54. A Prayer For The Complete & Utter Eradication Of All Generic Pop-Punk - Spazz
  55. It's A Real Time Thing - The Damned
  56. All My Friends Are In Popular Bands - 88 Fingers Louie
  57. I Hate Puck Rock - D.O.A.
  58. Fun - Pulley
  59. To All The Kids - The Vandals
  60. 30-Seconds Till The End Of The World - Pennywise
  61. Get A Grip - No Fun At All
  62. Blatty (Human Egg) - Sick Of It All
  63. I Got None - All
  64. See Her Pee - NOFX
  65. F.O.F.O.D. - 7 Seconds
  66. Blacklisted - Rancid
  67. Chandeliers And Souvenirs - Diesel Boy
  68. Your Kung-Fu Is Old... And Now You Must Die!!! - Adrenalin O.D.
  69. My Pants Keep Falling Down - Frenzal Rhomb
  70. I Hate Your Fucking Guts - The Queers
  71. Comin' To Your Town - D.I.
  72. Spray Paint - Black Flag
  73. Rage Against The Machine Are Capitalist Phonies - White Flag
  74. Bring It To An End - Anti-Flag
  75. Not A Happy Man - Avail
  76. Old Mrs. Cuddy - The Real McKenzies
  77. Traitor - Agnostic Front
  78. Life Rules 101 - Down By Law
  79. Wake Up - Radio Days
  80. Too Bad You Don't Get It - Useless ID
  81. Humanity - Poison Idea
  82. In Your Head - Men O' Steel
  83. Supermarket Forces - Subhumans
  84. Tribute To The Mammal - Buck Wild
  85. Pretty Houses - Lunachicks
  86. The Band That Wouldn't Die - Dwarves
  87. Like A Fish In Water - The Bouncing Souls
  88. Turn It Up - Trigger Happy
  89. Madam's Apple - One Hit Wonder
  90. Staggering - Hotbox
  91. DMV - 20%
  92. Big Fat Skinhead - Snuff
  93. Pimmel - The Muffs
  94. Mr. Brett Please Put Down Your Gun - H20
  95. Wake Up - Bodyjar
  96. Eyez - Nicotine
  97. Another Stale Cartoon - Satanic Surfers
  98. I Don't Mind - Ten Foot Pole
  99. Welcome To Dumpsville, Population: You/NY Ranger/The Count - Caustic Soda/Misfits/Wizo

Amazon.com

Punk rock has long been known for its short, loud, and snotty anthems, but this is taking things to extremes. None of the songs found here reaches the one-minute mark. Some are among punk's most esteemed anthems, while others are casual additions to the canon. In either case, even if you don't like one tune, well, there's another one coming in just a few seconds. This isn't the best introduction to these bands. The Descendents, for example, are punk-pop titans who and not at their best when aping the hardcore set. However, where else can you find Less Than Jake, Nerf Herder, Blink 182, Green Day, the Mr. T. Experience, Gwar, the Circle Jerks, D.O.A., Agnostic Front, and the Muffs all on one CD? There's no shortage of top-shelf names here, and more than a few surprises will keep you hopping. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars good cd.......2007-07-07

lots of good bands this cd is good to have for a fan of punk

4 out of 5 stars Frickin' Brillant.......2007-05-29

I first heard this album in the Wherehouse, while I was looking around for some CD's. I had no idea it was--and neither did the cashiers, when I asked--but, I was instantly intrigued.

Weeks later, I finally managed to snag a copy of this CD. It is nothing short of brillant. It has 101 30 second songs--what other compilation does that? It also has intense variety from new school pop-punkers like blink-182 and the Offspring, to old school punks like Bad Religion, the Descendents, and Black Flag to awesome bands I had never heard before--namely, the Dance Hall Crashers and H20 (Ha... I love their song on here). It is the epitome of punk samplers anywhere. However, not every song on here is good, and is just screaming. It's fun! It's short! What's not to love?

Note: But be wary about doing anything after you listen to this CD. You're attention span will be shot.

5 out of 5 stars Short form punk - yeah!.......2007-03-23

This is one of my favorite punk compilations and I'll tell you why. First, the ultra-short form means that each band's contribution is condensed down to its essence, giving you the most bang for the buck out of each song. Second, it's got many of the best punk bands around: the Circle Jerks, Nerf Herders, Lagwagon, All, and the Misfits are some of my faves. Third, it gives tantalizing snapshots of bands I didn't already know, meaning I get to buy more cds.
Overall, this cd comes off as lighthearted and fun, unlike so many comps that have a "message". Short music really stands tall for me.

5 out of 5 stars Infectious!.......2006-10-08

The first listen you will be unimpressed. The second you will be intrigued. The third, you won't be able to get these 30 second songs out of your head! This CD is fun, in a decade when music takes itself way to seriously.

5 out of 5 stars hot shelf.......2006-02-06

Okay guys, this cd is awesome, I heard that there was a super rare vinyl pressing of this, but I mean, is that for real? Anyways, yeah you should buy this cd, it's kinda wierd saying this, but it sounds... dated. Yeah I know it's only seven years since this came back and most of this bands are still around (and putting out some lame albums) but even the bad bands seem to put some good songs on this joint! No joke. I can listen to the whole thing through and through cause it has shoit songs... I don't see why you wouldn't get it, I mean it's a classic comp, I wish there'd be more like it, you know like an updated thingee. Oh yeah the Ataris song is suprising to my liking, it's all about those lame bands that the radio STILL plays even though it's been like (oh eight or so) many years since that song was written. Blah blah blah... anyways, I think fat wreck should put out short music volume 2, I mean what is wrong with that, it must have been hell getting this together though, I don't doubt em for not doing it again...
The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Moved to tears
  • Nonesuch delivers.Again
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The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective

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  2. John Adams: The Dharma at Big Sur/My Father Knew Charles Ives
  3. Naive & Sentimental Music
  4. 25 Years: Retrospective
  5. Century Rolls

ASIN: B00001SID1
Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Lollapalooza
  2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
  3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
  4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
  5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
  6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
  7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
  8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
  9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
  10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
  11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Serenade
  12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
  13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

  1. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Tromba Lontana
  2. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Short Ride In A Fast Machine
  3. Common Tones In Simple Time
  4. El Dorado - Part I. A Dream Of Gold
  5. El Dorado - Part II. Soledades

Tracks:

  1. Harmonielehre - Part I
  2. Harmonielehre - Part II The Anfortas Wound
  3. Harmonielehre - Part III Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
  4. Violin Concerto - Part I
  5. Violin Concerto - Part II Chaconne:
  6. Violin Concerto - Part III Toccare

Tracks:

  1. Chamber Sympony - Mongel Airs
  2. Chamber Sympony - Aria With Walking Bass
  3. Chamber Sympony
  4. Hoodo Zephyr - Tundra
  5. Hoodo Zephyr - Dissappointment Lake
  6. Hoodo Zephyr - Hoodo Zephyr
  7. Gnarly Buttons - The Perilous Shore
  8. Gnarly Buttons - Hoe-Down (Mad Cow)
  9. Gnarly Buttons - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me

Tracks:

  1. Ensemble - I Was Looking At The Ceiling And Then I Saw The Sky
  2. A Sermon On Romance
  3. Consuelo's Dream
  4. Mike's Song About Arresting A Particular Individual
  5. Tiffany's Solo
  6. Song About The On-Site Altercation
  7. Song About The Bad Boys And The News
  8. Your Honor My Client He's A Young Black Man
  9. Leila's Song; Alone (Again Or At Last)
  10. Three Weeks And Still I'm Outta My Mind
  11. Crushed By The Rock I Been Standing On
  12. Dewain's Song Of Liberation And Surprise
  13. !Este Pais! / This Country
  14. One Last Look At The Angel In Your Eyes
  15. Finale

Tracks:

  1. Lollapalooza
  2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean
  3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Toot Nipple
  4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Dogjam
  5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Pavane: She's So Fine
  6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Rag The Bone
  7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Habenera
  8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Stubble Crotchet
  9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Hammer & Chisel
  10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Alligator Escalator
  11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Standchen: The Little Serenade
  12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
  13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

  1. Harmonium - Negative Love
  2. Harmonium - Becuase I Could Not Stop For Death
  3. Harmonium - Wild Nights
  4. Shaker Loops - Shaking and Trambling
  5. Shaker Loops - Hymning Slews
  6. Shaker Loops - Loops and Verses
  7. Shaker Loops - A Final Shaking

Tracks:

  1. The Chairman Dances - Foxtrot For Orchestra
  2. Grand Pianola Music - First Movement
  3. Grand Pianola Music - Second Movement
  4. Grand Pianola Music - Third Movement: On The Dominant Divide
  5. Fearful Symmetries

Tracks:

  1. Nixon In China - Opening
  2. Nixon In China -
  3. Nixon In China -
  4. Nixon In China - Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
  5. Nixon In China -
  6. Nixon In China -
  7. Nixon In China -
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  9. Nixon In China - Cheers
  10. Nixon In China -
  11. Nixon In China - Opening
  12. Nixon In China -
  13. Nixon In China -
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  17. Nixon In China -
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  19. Nixon In China -
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Tracks:

  1. The Wound-Dresser
  2. Christian Zeal And Activity
  3. Five Songs - Thoreau
  4. Five Songs - Down East
  5. Five Songs - Cradle Song
  6. Five Songs - At The River
  7. Five Songs - Serenity
  8. Eros Piano

Amazon.com

Having earned his composing stripes after the 1960s, John Adams had the pioneering work of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley close at hand as he ventured into his trade. And, while minimalism's historical continuum helps place Adams, he used Reich, Glass, and Riley (among others) only as a starting point. And here's proof: a 10-CD retrospective of nearly all Adams's recorded compositions on Nonesuch Records, the label that also issued Steve Reich 1965-1995 and Kronos Quartet: 25 Years. Adams's Harmonium, a choral work of startling energy and effervescence, appears here in a new recording, as do distillations of both The Death of Klinghoffer and Nixon in China, two path-clearing operas. Over the span of a career covered by Earbox, Adams has returned minimalism to traditional instrumental ensembles as well as to projects that at once advanced a political commentary and took that commentary back to orchestral audiences. And so, in far less time than his predecessors, Adams created works that now play like standard repertoire pieces: The Wound Dresser and Shaker Loops and the Violin Concerto--all of them are here. What these works demonstrate is a fierce creativity on the one hand and perhaps a hunger for commercial advances on the other. Adams may at times be a bustling free thinker, but he sounds ever conscious of what audiences are listening to. As for the works themselves, they remain every bit as daunting as when written.

Some may object to particular selections. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, for example, hardly ranks with Adams's best work. But this box isn't a mere best-of; it's an almost-all-of. At times terrifically American--especially in the news-aware operas and their narrative pragmatism--Adams well deserves a major box set, and its coverage is appropriate to his varied, stylistically diverse output. As with any large-scale retrospective, Earbox--which fairly bristles with Adams's new composition, Slonimsky's Earbox--has spots where fans might balk at the quality of the composer's writing. But it's got a fantastic accompanying booklet along with its many hours of inarguably modern and thoroughly listener-friendly music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Moved to tears.......2004-03-18

Never before in my life was i moved so intensely and directly by classical music. I put the first cd in my player and a few minutes later tears are flowing. I find myself dancing and moving to a rythm i already seem to know. Wow, i just have to share that.

5 out of 5 stars Nonesuch delivers.Again.......2002-11-27

John adams is one of the most popular living composers of"modern" classical music[I believe the cutoff point, though arbitrary is usually WWII}.I came to him late, through my husband. Modersn classical music , I said? What the hell is that?My husband kept playing bits and pieces of adams for me, and more and more i found myself amazed. and swayed. His operas have been groundbreaking{Nixon in China} controversial{Death Of klinghoffer},his compostions sublimely beautiful{shaker Loops or harmonium].HIS STATURE IS WORTHY THEN OF SUCH A MONUMENTAL CAREER SPANNING BOX SET.This 10 disc set[great value, again from NONESUCH}encompasses Adams' entire career,and though there are some misses here{I was looking at the ceiling and then i saw the sky doesnt quite fit},it is still magnificent. the Highlights are ,{for me} the Wound Dresser, Chamber symphony,Violin Concerto, of course, Shaker Loops and Harmonuim are wonderful. The true jewels here are Nixon in China,the Chairman dances and the Death of Klinghoffer,which is simply a masterpiece. The set comes with a wonderful book, which contains essay's by Robert Hurwitz {An Uncommon Man}renaud Machart[John adams as seen from europe} and Essays before an earbox by Adams himself.A Chronology and dicography are included. A wonderful study of an American original,worth the investment, Highly highly recommended

4 out of 5 stars harmonia in excelsis.......2001-11-12

I must agree with Mr. Bartlett, particularly with regard to "Ceiling." It may well be because his Violin Concerto and Harmonielehre are so powerful. 4.5 stars.
Interesting, and likely intentional, is that two names in the extensive liner book fail to mention two great and glaringly obvious precursors: Carl Orff and Raymond Scott. Without "Carmina Burana," there would be no "Harmonium." Orff has his mark all over Adams's gifted and epic compositions. Similarly, though there are glib references to "cartoon music," the polymath engineer/musician Scott is a seminal figure in American music, and casts a large shadow over the witty juxtapositions and sense of play one loves in Adams's work. In all, an excellent career overview.

5 out of 5 stars Our greatest living composer.......2001-07-22

As a composer, I'm staggered that anyone could fail to be gripped by this music.

That anyone can use the words "spoiled, overrated" amazes me. I emphatically disagree with "A music fan"'s review.

I don't think it's "mind-numbing"; I think it's spiritual and exciting. To me it's the most substantial music being created in our times.

I'm really sorry that anyone could fail to enjoy it, and really recommend others to listen for themselves.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD.......2000-04-02

This compilation should turn even the most curmudgeonly listerner into a fan. Beautifully recorded, great notes -- and it's a heck of a bargain!
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  • Real music not synthesized
Brainy Music: Cheerful Baby

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ASIN: B00009IAYJ
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

  1. London Bridge Is Falling Down
  2. Little Bo-Peep
  3. Minuet In G
  4. Happiness
  5. Meditation
  6. La Ci Darem La Mano
  7. The Farmer In The Dell
  8. Song Of Spring
  9. The Ash Grove
  10. Foreign Lands And People
  11. Gavotte
  12. Sunday
  13. Simple Gifts
  14. Day And Night
  15. Minuet In F
  16. Minuet In C
  17. Serenade
  18. Golden Cradle
  19. Mocking Bird
  20. Cheerful Thoughts
  21. Poetry
  22. Rondo
  23. A Short Story
  24. Manx Lullaby
  25. Nature's Goodnight
  26. Oh Dear! What Can The Matter Be?
  27. Waltzing Doll
  28. Morning Mood

Product Description

Cheerful Baby is a happy collection arranged to offer your child increased joy in their world. Designed by a team of experts from a broad range of scientific and artistic disciplines, Cheerful Baby's compositions explore melodies, rhythms and tonal ranges most likely to induce a happy mood in little listeners. Cheerful Baby's resonant acoustic recordings feature celeste, violin, flute and clarinet and include harp, viola, and cello, masterfully played by the award-winning musicians of The Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble. Selections include classical music, lullabies and nursery rhymes.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Real music not synthesized.......2004-11-07

We checked this out from our library and my son really seems to respond to it. We like it better than Baby Einstein because it is real music not synthesized although I think my son likes the Baby Einstein as well.
Russian Voices
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    Russian Voices

    Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.)
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    All Works by TchaikovskyAll Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Sacred & ReligiousSacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
    Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
    GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ChantsChants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000001SW9
    Release Date: 1995-02-28

    Tracks:

    1. All Our Sacred Hymns
    2. When The Israelites Had Passed Through The Water
    3. Short Ectene
    4. Hail, Virgin Mother Of God
    5. Praise Of The Mother Of God
    6. Thou Art The Joy OF All Who Are Troubled
    7. Glory To God In The Highest
    8. Today Is Born Of The Virgin
    9. Praise The Lord, O My Soul
    10. Lord, Now Lettest Thou Thy Servant
    11. Praise The Name Of The Lord
    12. Lord, Save Thy People
    13. First Verses Of The Canon Of St. Andrew Of Crete
    14. To Thy Mystic Feast
    15. Thou How Art Clothed With Light As With A Garment
    16. The Convention Of Angels
    17. Your Cross - Your Resurrection

    Tracks:

    1. Cherubikon
    2. Epiclesis - Hymn To The Mother Of God
    3. The Lord's Prayer - Elevation
    4. Holy God
    5. Truly All Is Vanity
    6. O Lord Grant Peace
    7. O Christ, Let The Soul
    8. You Alone
    9. Thrice Holy
    10. Eternal Remembrance - Blessed
    11. Blessed Is The Man
    12. Great Doxology
    13. Lord, Save Thy People
    De Janequin Aux Beatles
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      De Janequin Aux Beatles

      Manufacturer: EMI Classics Imports
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Byrd, WilliamByrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      King's SingersKing's Singers | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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      MadrigalsMadrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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      A CappellaA Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00008PW6L
      Release Date: 2003-10-07

      Tracks:

      1. La Guerre
      2. This Sweet And Merry Month Of May
      3. Come Sirrah Jack Hol
      4. Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone
      5. Contrappunto Bestiale Alla Mente
      6. Valle, Che De Lamenti Miei
      7. Pastime With Good Company
      8. Downderry Down
      9. A Little Pretty Bonny Lass
      10. Weep No More Thou Sorry Boy
      11. Shoot, False Love
      12. Exultate Deo
      13. Jesus Dulcis Memoria
      14. Nigra Sum
      15. La Belle Margarite Dit 'Clemens Non Papa'
      16. Baisez-Moi
      17. Petite Camusette
      18. Mon Cuer En Vous
      19. Au Joly Jeu
      20. I Laid Me Down To Slumber, Op.30 No.1
      21. Little Thora, Op.30 No.3
      22. Kwallin's Halling, Op.30 No.4
      23. When I Take A Stroll, Op.30 No.6
      24. Billy Boy
      25. Puppet On A String
      26. One Day
      27. The Mermaid

      Tracks:

      1. No.1 Ilhubo (Chant)
      2. No.2 Mambabo! (Wow)!
      3. No.3 Lala Mntwana (Berceuse)
      4. No.4 Uhambo Ngesitimela (Voyage En Train)
      5. No.5 Egoli (Johannesburg)
      6. No.6 Umdanso Wasegoli (Jo' Burg Dance)
      7. Pavane, Op.50
      8. La-Bas Dans Le Limousin
      9. The Slow Train
      10. Resonet In Laudibus
      11. Short People
      12. Short People
      13. Humpty Dumpty
      14. Chi Chilichi?
      15. The Oak And The Ash
      16. Now Is The Month Of Maying
      17. Veronika, Der Lenz Ist Da
      18. My Spirit Sang All Day
      19. You Are The New Day
      20. Romance
      21. Greens
      22. When Pa Was Courtin' Ma
      23. Dayton Ohio
      24. Marry, A Woman Uglier Than You
      25. I'm Train
      26. After The Gold Rush
      27. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
      28. King's Singers Rag
      King's Singers Believe in Music
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • This CD will make you believe in music
      • This is the best thing the King's singers have performed
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      Manufacturer: Angel Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000002RPR
      Release Date: 1990-10-25

      Tracks:

      1. West Side Story: Something's Coming
      2. You Needed Me
      3. All By Myself
      4. Short People
      5. Lost In Love
      6. Betty Grable
      7. Because
      8. Della And The Dealer
      9. Music - I Believe In Music - I've Got The Music In Me - Thank You For The Music
      10. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
      11. Theme From 'Mahogany' - (Do You Know Where You're Going To?)
      12. Save Your Kisses For Me - Hasta Manana
      13. How Did We Fall In Love?
      14. (At The) Copacabana

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars This CD will make you believe in music.......2005-02-04

      I picked up this CD on a whim in the early 90's as a last minute purchase added to other CDs I was buying. I've been a fan since the early 80's & they never cease to amaze me. Although this is now an older CD I believe it is one of the King's Singers best. I'd put it right up there with Madrigal History Tour & Good Vibrations. This saucy sextet delivers the goods time & time again with perfect diction, phrasing & pitch. Take a listen & just lose yourself in the harmonys, you won't regret it.

      5 out of 5 stars This is the best thing the King's singers have performed.......1999-08-16

      I can have many chances to meet Albums the king's singers have performed. This 'Believe in Music' is not one of their best albums, but THE BEST of all their albums. I dont need to explain about this album with long and boring words. Just say "The Best"!.
      There Are Beetles in the Milkcrate
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        Manufacturer: Ack Recordings
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        ElectronicaElectronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CA6PVQ
        Release Date: 2004-12-28

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