D.C. Cooper [Import]

D.C. Cooper [Import]

Track Listings

1. Dream

2. Easy Living

3. The Angel Comes

4. Until The End

5. Within Yourself

6. Three Generations

7. Chained

8. Freedom

9. Take Me In

10. Forgive Me

11. Whisper

12. The Union

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1998 solo album by Royal Hunt's second & American vocalist. Features assistance from members of Pink Cream 69, Vanden Plas and Conception. 12 tracks.

Tracks:

Symphony No.25 In G Minor, K.183: 1st Movemen
Stabat Mater: Quando Corpus Morietur And Amen
Bubak and Hungaricus
Serenade For Winds, K.361: 3rd Movement
The Abduction From The Seraglio: Turkish Finale
Symphony No.29 In A Major, K.201: 1st Movement: Allegro Moderato
Concerto For Two Pianos, K.365: 3rd Movement
Mass In C Minor, K.427: Kyrie
Symphonie Concertante, K.364: 1st Movement

Tracks:

Piano Concerto In E Flat Major, K.482: 3rd Movement - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields/Ivan Moravec
The Marriage Of Figaro: Act III: Ecco La Marcia - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
The Marriage Of Figaro: Act IV: Ah Tutti Contenti - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
Don Giovanni: Act II: Commendatore Scene - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields/Felicity Lott
Requiem, K.626: Introitus (Eternal Rest Give To Them, O Lord) - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields/Academy Chorus/Laszlo Heltay
Requiem, K.626: Dies Irae (Day Of Wrath) - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields/Academy Chorus/Laszlo Heltay
Requiem, K.626: Rex Tremandae Majestatis (Awe-Inspiring King) - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields/Academy Chorus/Laszlo Heltay
Requiem, K.626: Confutatis (When Those Cursed Enter Flames) - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields/Academy Chorus/Laszlo Heltay
Requiem, K.626: Lacrymosa (Mournful Day) - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields/Academy Chorus/Laszlo Heltay
Piano Concerto In D Minor, K.466: 2nd Movement (Romanza) - Neville Marriner/Academy Of St Martin-In-The-Fields/Imogen Cooper

Customer Reviews:

A Whitman sampler of Mozart.......2007-05-02

Truth be told, classical music--like most other kinds--is best heard in the program context for which it was written. Yet any time you can get Neville Marriner, the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, and Mozart in the same place at the same time, you can hardly *not* go for it.

Like the famous chocolate sampler, you get a few of each flavor but not all you want of your favorite kind.

How then to decide? Well, viewing the rollicking good movie AMADEUS tips the scales towards buying and enjoying this fabulous, if disordered, compilation of the Mozart greats that went into the making of a movie that forever dissed the composer's rep but also gained him some fans among non-classical-listening movie-goers.

For the price you also receive a superb liner booklet that locates each piece within the film's narrative and says a word or two about the music on its own merits.

A winner for Mozart lovers.

shows some of Mozart's highlight pieces.......2007-04-15

This CD to me pretty much has all of my favoirite songs that he has made, Especially the reqeium. A must listen to Cd that I think any classical music fan will enjoy, I sure did.

Great Price.......2006-03-02

Great price for the product. I am so glad I logged onto Amazon.com for things like this. It arrived faster than expected. I will definitely continue to buy more in the future.

An excellent soundtrack and an excellent film!!.......2005-05-23

Eventhough many kids in school listen to rap and all, I listen to classical. After watching Amadeus, I was moved by the pieces selected to be played in the film. I especially liked Symphony No. 29 1st Movement. Also, when Salieri is at the Archbishop of Salzburg's palace and reads Mozart's piece, Serenade for Winds, is among my favorites. In Serenade for Winds, Mozart creates a very emotional and almost night music feel to it. I was surprised that the director/conductor did not put in a few more famous pieces into the album . . . ex. Symphony No. 40, The Magic Flute, etc. This is an excellent album and anyone who wants to enjoy the genius of Mozart should purchase this. Take it from me, you will enjoy this album immesensely.

If You've Seen The Movie...........2004-06-13

Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart's nervy youthfullness went far beyond his personal life.His choice of music very much reflects
his own spirit.He chose to set to music Le Nozze Di Figaro (a
play largely blamed for starting the French Revolution) put him
somewhat at odds with Emperor Joseph.His tendency (very much in
attendance here) to compose opera's in German at a time when
Italian opera was at it's post popular also made him a bit of a musical rebel of his day.I don't listen to alot of classical music (but certainly I have favorites,notably by Eric Satie) but Mozart's many concereto's,acts of his opera's and so
on demonstrate the youthful composers gift for melody and yes,
even hints at improvisation that set 18'th century Vienna (and
later the world) on fire!And Peter Shaffer was sure to include
acts from Mozarts errie unfinished reqeuim mass towards the end
of this CD.So to fans of the movie with more then a passing interest in classical music will enjoy this!And I think Mozart's
spirit will always be alive in those who choose to challange themselfs to innovate within music and get the public's ear to
stretch!

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Non-Score Mark Kozelek Songs
An older man who can write from the POV of a young woman
what is the song
sad, yet beautiful
Shopgirl...

Shopgirl

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SHOPGIRL: A NOVELLA
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ASIN: B000CC1U00
Release Date: 2006-01-03

Tracks:

Meeting Mirabelle
The Magic of Mirabelle
Little Lonely Star
Where is his Number?
Coitus Interruptus - Silent Aftermath
Leapfrog's Inspiration
New Awakening
The Fairytale Begins
I'm From Vermont- Big Magic
La Ronde #1 - The Dance Begins
La Ronde #2 - The Dance Develops
Mirabelle Falls In Love
La Ronde #3 - The Dance of Three Lovers
Stately Romance
Lonely Mirabelle
Recovering
A Broken Trust
Mirabelle's Story
La Ronde #4 - The Frog becomes a Prince
Forgiving Ray
Breaking Up
Mirabelle Grows Up
Shopgirl - Main Titles

Customer Reviews:

Non-Score Mark Kozelek Songs.......2007-04-28

The 3 Mark Kozelek tracks are available:

"Lily & Parrots"
"Carry Me Ohio"
from the album "Ghosts of the Great Highway" by Sun Kil Moon
Ghosts of the Great Highway

"Make Like Paper"
from the album "Songs for a Blue Guitar" by The Red House Painters
Songs for a Blue Guitar

Mark Kozelek wrote and sings all 3 songs. He's been a member of The Red House Painters (now defunct) and Sun Kil Moon. I think at least one of the tracks above is available on a solo live recording, "Little Drummer Boy Live." Little Drummer Boy Live

An older man who can write from the POV of a young woman.......2007-01-13

I loved the novella written by Steve Martin. It was a quick read that I really enjoyed. It is one of those books that is small, but says a lot.

Unlike most book-to-movie projects this one did not dissapoint. It was very true to the story. I love to see Steve Martin playing a subdued character. He is an amazing actor, comedien, and writer. Is there anything he can't do?

I would suggest buying the book as well. You will be able to read it in just a few hours, and it will make the movie even better.

what is the song.......2006-10-31

hey whats the song they play at the end of the trailer?

sad, yet beautiful.......2006-10-17

This is my all time favorite original score soundtrack. I call this cd a "night" cd, as I always listen to it when going to bed, or driving home late from work. The music is so beautifully passionate, and yet very sad and haunting. The songs will literally bring you to tears, depedning on what kind of mood you are in. Anyone who is a true lover of music will enjoy this cd as much as I do.

Shopgirl..........2006-06-14

Shopgirl is an elegant soundtrack that is deeply in passion. I was dissapointed like Greenteagirl, because there wasn't any songs from the movie on the soundtrack. I really liked:

Lily & Parrots"
Written and Performed by Mark Kozelek

"Carry Me Ohio"
Written and Performed by Mark Kozelek

"Make Like Paper"
Written and Performed by Mark Kozelek

"Somewhere In My Heart"
Written by Jeff Oaks and Bill Peterson
Performed by the Volebeats

"Gimme Little Sign"
Written by Joseph Hooven, Alfred Smith and Jerry Winn
Performed by Brenton Wood

"I Only Want To Be With You"
Written by Michael Edwin Hawker and Ivor Raymonde
Performed by Dusty Springfield

But the score was beautiful and sad. It mostly has strings (violens, cellos, etc...) It brought a few tears to my eyes.

1. Meeting Mirabelle 4/5
2. The Magic of Mirabelle 4/5
3. Little Lonely Star 4/5
4. Where is his Number? 4/5
5. Coitus Interruptus - Silent Aftermath 4/5
6. Leapfrog's Inspiration 5/5
7. New Awakening 4/5
8. The Fairytale Begins 5/5
9. I'm From Vermont- Big Magic 4/5
10. La Ronde #1 - The Dance Begins 3/5
11. La Ronde #2 - The Dance Develops 3/5
12. Mirabelle Falls In Love 5/5
13. La Ronde #3 - The Dance of Three Lovers 3/5
14. Stately Romance 4/5
15. Lonely Mirabelle 5/5
16. Recovering 5/5
17. A Broken Trust 5/5
18. Mirabelle's Story 4/5
19. La Ronde #4 - The Frog becomes a Prince 3/5
20. Forgiving Ray 3/5
21. Breaking Up 5/5
22. Mirabelle Grows Up 3/5
23. Shopgirl - Main Titles 5/5

Hope you enjoy this peice of work!

Jordan
Overall grade* B+

Amadeus: The Complete Original Soundtrack Recording

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Mozart for everyone!
"Genius"
A true celebration of Mozart's music
This needs to have a 10 star rating!
Top-Chart Album of the 80's That Made Classical Music Sell !!

Amadeus: The Complete Original Soundtrack Recording

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Tracks:

Symphony No. 25 In G Minor, (1st Movement)
Stabat Mater; Quando Corpus Morietur And Amen
Bubak And Hungaricus
Serenade For Winds, (3rd Movment)
The Abduction From The Seraglio, (Turkish...)
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Caro Mio Bene
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Concerto For Two Pianos, (3rd Movement)

Tracks:

Symphony No. 29 In A, (1st Movemnet, Allegro Mod.)
Piano Concerto In E Flat, (3rd Movement)
The Marriage Of Figaro, Act III, Ecco La Marcia
The Marriage Of Figaro, Act IV, Ah Tutti Contenti
Axur, Finale
Piano Concerto In D Minor, (1st Movement)
Zaide; Aria, Rhue Sanft
Don Giovanni, Act II, Commendatore Scene
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Serenade, (1st Movement)

Tracks:

Symphonie Concertante, (1st Movement)
Masonic Funeral Music
The Magic Flute, Overture
The Magic Flute, Aria (No. 14), Queen Of The Night
Six German Dances
Introitus, (Orchestral Introduction)
Dies Irae
Rex Tremendae Majestatis
Confutatis
Lacrymosa
Piano Concerto In D Minor, (2nd Movement) Romanza

Amazon.com

Director Milos Forman's rewarding 1984 film adaptation of playwright Peter Shaffer's Tony-winning play won no fewer than 10 Academy Awards (including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Director); only Wolfgang himself (and his filmic counterpart, Tom Hulce) seemed to get overlooked by the Academy. This expanded three-disc set contains all of Sir Neville Marriner's crisp, accurate readings of the excerpted Mozart symphonies, concertos, serenades, and operas (including marvelous portions of The Abduction of Seraglio, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute) used in the film. The success of Amadeus spurred a long-overdue renaissance of interest in classical music, and one would be hard-pressed to find a richer, more concise introduction to the intoxicating music and frustrating bundle of moral contradictions that was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Mozart for everyone!.......2007-07-20

Unlike an in depth study of his genius, this is a very well put together sampler of Mozart. Performance and sound quality are both excellent. The non Mozart selections included in the set are also very enjoyable. My only wish is that the 3 disc set were a 10 disc set. Enjoy

"Genius".......2007-02-02

This is a GREAT CD! It has wonderful music from the movie "Amadaeus" which is the BEST movie ever! This music is so fine that it lifts your heart into happiness when you listen to it. You can just tell immediately that this is "the voice of God". And for one man to make such wonderful music in a flash, its just pure genius.

Thanks to the wonderful music that a talented man has brought to us.

A true celebration of Mozart's music.......2006-10-22

I think it was at age 12 when I first saw Amadeus, and I remember immediately asking for a recording of the Requiem (a bit of sombre for a 12-year old I know, but just to demonstrate the impact of the piece..), but I think it wasn't until the third time that I saw the film (at age 30, if you were wondering) that something hit me; It's hard to say why only now (maturity?), since I've always loved Mozart's music and have already owned several recordings of the Requiem, Bohm's 35-41 symphonies and Arthur Grumiaux's wonderful violin concertos with the Sinfonia Concertante. But appreciating the movie as an adult was a different experience, recognizing what a fabulous work Marriner and his Academy have done by delivering so successfully what Mozart was all about. I think that the brilliance of this recording is that it succeeds in providing Mozart's essence through emphasis on the hidden gems of his music, while avoiding being another banal "Greatest Hits" compilation; and sewing together such a diverse array of pieces so gracefully into one recording is not a trivial task, but in Marriner's case it seems completely flawless - because what holds all the pieces here together is what this music is all about - grace, beauty, humor and love.

This needs to have a 10 star rating!.......2006-01-20

There are many great composers, but Wolfie's music is just incredible. There are a few of his operas that I don't care for but most of it is pure bliss to listen to. Do yourself a huge favor and purchase this CD or the gold extended version. You won't be sorry-unless you don't have any taste. In which case, there is nothing the rest of us can do to help you. But the local pharmacist might. . .

Top-Chart Album of the 80's That Made Classical Music Sell !!.......2005-07-31

In 1984, Milos Forman's film Amadeus, based on the hit Broadway play by Peter Schaffer, made it to the big screen with resounding success nationwide. When the soundtrack was released, it was a top seller and even found itself selling as much as such popular 80's artists as Madonna. The music from this well-made film, mostly Mozart but used some Classical-Era works by Salieri, Pergolesi and Salieri- hooked young people into classical music when they might have otherwise never given it a chance.

In the film, Mozart's music is used for dramatic effect and for ambiance. Vienna in the 1780's was the home of a blooming musical scene that would later see the likes of Beethoven. This musical kingdom is well captured in the soundtrack, which features tantalizing excerpts from Mozart's most illustrious works. The film opens to the frenzied, dark strains of the 1st movement of the 25th Symphony, as a crazed Salieri is taken from his home to a mental asylum after an attempted suicide. It goes on to use the religious music of Pergolesi Ave Verum and Amen - boys chorus as Salieri contemplates a life of chastity and dedication to music if God grants him talent. Then we leave Salieri's world of spirituality and desire for fame when we are introduced to the young Mozart. The Serenade for Winds "Gran Partita" is heard - an oboe, clarinets, "like a rusty squeezebox" and fills the air with sublime serenity. This coming from a composer who began his career at the age of 4 who was already trained in piano and violin, and who in his teens composed symphonies and operas. Salieri's works are no longer heard as Mozart's brilliant music takes over the score. We hear breathaking slices of his famous operas in chronologically composed order- the German opera Abduction From The Seraglio which was composed for the soprano Katerina Cavalieri (who has a fling wit Mozart and whom Salieri desired for himself), Figaro's Wedding and Finale from Le Nozze Di Figaro and the dramatic Commandatore Dinner Scene from Don Giovanni, and lastly the Queen of the Night Aria and Papageno's Aria from his enchanting and spiritual work The Magic Flute. Further to these famous works, which also include the Piano Concerto in D No. 20- which prefigured Romantic piano concertos of Beethoven flair, and the Eine Kleine Nachtmusiz which is Mozart's most famous tune and signature theme, we are treated to rare works in Mozart's ouevre. This includes the Masonic Funeral March, a funeral piece Mozart wrote for his fellow Masons. Divertimenti is heard in a latter scene in which Mozart's wife Constanza escapes her woes with Mozart and indulges in a spa. Chamber works, the heartwarming Flute concerto and even the rare Salieri opera Axur (then considered the greatest opera ever made, according to Emperor Joseph) all make up for a great recording album. This album now exists in extended form for the Bicentennial. The movie is a perfect companion to this album.

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Magnificent
Amadeus is a great movie and an equally great soundtrack!
Amadeus rocks!
It is miraculous!
24K Gold & 24 High Bit Remastering = the definitive edition!

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ASIN: B00005Y1SV
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Tracks:

Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183: 1st Movement (As Used in the Film,
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Serenade, K. 525: 1st Movement (As Used in the
Stabat Mater: Quando Corpus Morietur & Amen (As Used in the Film, ...) - Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
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Concerto for Flute & Harp, K. 299: 2nd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Symphony No. 29 in a Major, K. 201: 1st Movement (As Used in the Film,
Adagio in C Minor for Glass Armonica, K. 617: Adagio (As Used in ...)

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Concerto for Two Pianos, K. 365: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Concerto for Two Pianos, K. 365: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Symphonie Concertante, K. 364: 1st Movement (As Used in the Film, ...)
Symphonie Concertante, K. 364: 1st Movement (As Used in the Film, ...)
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Zaide: Aria: Ruhe Sanft (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Caro Mio Ben (As Used in the Film, Amadeus) - Giuseppe Giordani
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Piano Concerto in E Flat, K. 482: 3rd Movement (As Used in the ...)
Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Ecco la Marcia (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Ecco la Marcia (As Used in the Film, Amadeus)
Nozze Di Figaro, K. 492: Ah Tutti Contenti (As Used in the Film, ...)
Buband Hungaricus [Early 18TH Century Gypsy Mus] - Anonymous Composer

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The Academy Award®-sweeping film Amadeus wisely pinned much of its dramatic thrust on Mozart's gloriously eternal music, and its soundtrack remains a concise yet rewarding introduction to Wolfgang's spectacular oeuvre. This newly remastered "Director's Cut" edition is a companion to the expanded DVD and features 24-bit encoding on two 24-karat-gold discs, sharpening the sonic clarity of the performances of Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields to near perfection. The performances (which, Marriner notes, crucially served as templates during actual production) have also been augmented to match the expanded new video edition and include a new, 2001 recording of the Adagio in C Minor for Glass Armonica, K. 617. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Magnificent .......2007-01-04

This soundtrack is an excellent review of some of Mozart's most beautiful works. His compositions are timeless and moving. No personal media library can be complete without him.

Amadeus is a great movie and an equally great soundtrack!.......2006-07-02

I have to admit, I didn't like classical music before I saw the movie Amadeus. After seeing how they used the music in the movie I had to have the soundtrack. I debated for a day or two over which version to buy, and finally chose this one, since it has Salieri's march to welcome Mozart. Not a huge addition, but it's the complete soundtrack, which is what I was after. Before I received the cds, I was wondering "What's the big deal about them being gold cds?" The sound quality is magnificent, you hear all the music clearly, even the softest strings. These cds capture the sound as it was in the movie (possibly even better...)The booklet that comes with it is full of information and pictures, including a synopsis of the film, and detailed information about the musical selections. I would recommend this to anyone who liked Amadeus, or anyone who loves Mozart's music.

The only negative thing about these cds is that the tracks were labelled incorrectly, repeating the title of one song many times instead of having the correct titles. It was easy enough to fix in my media player but it was frustrating. Don't know if I got a bad copy or not, but the track listing shown on Amazon.com helped me to fix it.

Amadeus rocks!.......2006-02-21

It was a Valentine gift to a friend's boyfriend and he loves it and has been listening to it all the time. Delivery was timely, too. I'm overall very satisfied! Thanx!

It is miraculous!.......2005-06-06

So said Antonio Salieri to Mozart's wife about his music, and this Special Edition Gold Cd set understands this statement. More precisely though, it is Sir Neville Marriner, the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the various opera singers who should receive all the praise for this superb achievement. I have never heard such an authentic and high-quality recording of Mozart's music before. Thanks to the 24-bit encoding and the exceptional quality of the recording, the beauty of Mozart's music sounds as I believe it should. You can hear even the slightest or faintest of strings. Other recordings are simply lesser because of the tempo that is either too slow or too fast and the average clarity of the instruments. If you want to discover Mozart's music for the first time or complement your copy of Milos Forman's magnificent film, this is the set you have to get because it quite simply gets it right. The high price is all worth it as you get transported by this awesome music. It's a pity that classical music is now perceived to be reserved for a niche of artsy and boring people. That couldn't be farther from the truth! If people could just take the time to listen, just for a few minutes.

24K Gold & 24 High Bit Remastering = the definitive edition!.......2005-01-25

There are several different editions of Amadeus soundtracks ranging from single-disc to 3-disc sets available all at the same time, and it can be quite confusing at first.

After some research I ended up debating on whether to get the cheaper 1991 3-disc standard edition (ASIN: B000000XBV) or this 2002 2-disc special edition with '24 High-Bit' remastering. I had initial doubts that the latter contain the same 30 tracks, since it is only a 2-disc set, and decided to take a chance only after visiting the label site to confirm that it contains all 30 tracks as well.

Just a few days ago, it arrived from Amazon in a double-cd jewel case with a 30-page well-designed booklet, which has the movie sypnosis, individual narratives of almost all tracks, 2 articles about the movie and interspersed throughout with colourful scenes from the movie.

I discovered that the two '24K Gold' cds are able to contain the same number of tracks as the 3-disc standard edition because each disc is literally jam-packed to the brim, at 78.07 and 79.28 minutes respectively!

Due to the new '24 High-Bit' remastering, the sonic quality is excellent and perhaps die-hard fans of the earlier standard edition may even want to include this in their collection as well.

For those who are thinking of owning only one edition, this is the definitive edition to get if you really enjoyed the music in Amadeus and want the very best quality possible.

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Good singer
Ehhhhhh
Best female vocalist?
I Blaspheme As I Say: " Move over Sarah Brightman"
Excellent

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Good singer.......2007-01-16

Good soprana, but is other kind of what I was expected to be. The CD is cool and was a good investment.

Ehhhhhh.......2006-03-23

As a huge fan of Sarah Brightman and Hayley Westenra, I thought I would be equally impressed with Izzy. Instead I found her lacking. Her voice isn't bad, merely mediocre. I lump her with the Charlotte Church variety - pretty, but nothing special. I'll stick with Sarah.

Best female vocalist?.......2005-07-28

I must admit, when it comes to Izzy, I am extremely biased, she is my favourite female singer, and as far as I am concerned, the greatest female vocalist, I already had most of these tracks on a British release, but I wanted the duet with Daniel Rodriguez, also the video of My Love is Like a Red Red Rose, in my estimation, this is the ultimate version of this beautiful song, if you've heard any of these tracks, but not by Izzy, you really should try to get to hear Izzy's versions. There's just a special magic, that she brings, you recognise the song immediately, yet at once it also seems fresh and new with Izzy's version.

Even the greatest opera duet ever, Au Fond Du Temple Saint, written to be performed by male voices, takes on a whole new life performed by Izzy.

I Blaspheme As I Say: " Move over Sarah Brightman".......2004-09-24

This album is absolutely amazing: of that, Sarah Brighhtman should be afraid. I absolutely love La Brightman, but Izzy is sure to cause dissent among loyal Brightman fans with regard to who has the prettier voice, especially since Sarah left her operatic voice behind, for the most part, on her latest "Harem". "Les Temps Des Cerises, "Greensleeves" and "Steal Away" are enough alone to lobby for Izzy as our new "Angel of Music;" Or maybe I'm going a bit overboard here. Surely there is plenty of room in ear space for two angelically-dipped voices.

Sarah Brightman, return, full-voiced, or else...

Excellent.......2004-09-23

I'm usually not a fan of Italian and French arias and operatic pieces, but Izzy does such a great job here that she has converted me...I especially like her take on "Sull'Aria," "Temps Cherises," and "Steal Away."

To answer another reviewer's question ("Where is she now?"), this album was released in September 2003, a year after "A New Dawn"--this IS where she is now.

Mozart for the Morning Commute: A Lively Bit of Traveling Music

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Music To Drive To Work With
Not just great for the commute...
Doubles as a traveling and party cd
love, love, love!

Mozart for the Morning Commute: A Lively Bit of Traveling Music

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Mozart for Morning Coffee: Freshly Brewed to Perk Up Your Day
Bach for Breakfast
Mozart for Your Morning Workout
Beethoven for Book Lovers: An Intimate Companion for Reading
Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit

ASIN: B0000041M6
Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

The Impresario: Overture
Divertimento In D: Allegro
Horn Concerto No. 2 In E-Flat: Rondo
Serenade In D: Prestissimo
Sinfonia Concertante In E Flat: Presto
Concerto No.10 In E-flat For Two Pianos: Rondo. Allegro
'Haffner' Serenade In D: Allegro assai
Horn Concerto No. 1 In D: Rondo. Allegro
Symphony No. 33 In B-Flat: Allegro assai
Piano Concerto No.16 In D: Rondo (Allegro di molto)
Symphony No. 34 In C: Finale (Allegro vivace)
'Haffner' Serenade In D: Allegro molto
Symphony No. 29 In A: Allegro con spirito

Customer Reviews:

Music To Drive To Work With.......2005-09-25

Yet another title in the Set Your Life To Music with the featured composer being Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the definative composer of truly "Classical" music ( 1770's-1790's). The music here is a bubbly, sprightly collection of fast-paced mostly allegro movements from Mozart's instrumental repertoire. Feauted on here are such noted Mozartian interpretors as Mozart's champion conductor Sir Neville Marriner and his Academy of St Martin-in-the Fields. Also, Sir Colin Davis, Jeffrey Tate and John Elliot Gardener. Sir Colin Davis conducts the opening track, which is the rarely played and obscure Impresario Overture, one of Mozart's early and lesser known operas. The Divertimento in D follows, and is bright and cheery. The Horn Concerto No. 2 in E Flat is played sans conductor and by the St. Paul Chamber Ochestra with Hermann Baumann and the more famous violinist Pinchas Zukerman. The Serenade in D is played Prestissimo, which means extremely fast and is delightful to hear, definately a way to keep you feeling good as you drive in your morning commute to work. None of this music is slow or boring. There is never a dull moment where Mozart's music is concerned. The Sinfonia Concertante for violin, viola and orchestra is a joyful riot of strings.

The Symphony No. 33 and 34 are also on here, and are played to perfect swift pace by the English Baroque Soloists, as conducted by John Elliot Gardener. The "Haffner" Serenade is gorgeous and the allegro portions burst with energetic passion. I can't say enough good things about the Piano Concerto No. 10 for Two Pianos. It is a fun piece, which is danceable even, and exuberant in its mood. All the music here is certainly perfect for driving to work - in a great mood!

Not just great for the commute..........2003-05-26

As an expecting parent, I've found a great use for this album: for playing music to the baby on the way. The selection is amazing and experts agree that Mozart has a soothing effect on babies, so there you go: not just great for relaxing you on your way to work!

Doubles as a traveling and party cd.......2000-08-19

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart knew how to bring life to a party. With his music, we can note how witty and exuberant he was. The selections here contain fast, allegro movements that are sure to speed your way to work and make you feel good about it. It is also a perfect party cd. The Sinfonia concertante is highly recommendable, so is the Impresario Overture and the Concerto for 2 Pianos. The Serenades "Haffner ", the allegro movements to some of the symphonies are all here. In these brilliant works of music, we feel as if we were at a party. The strings interact with one another as in a lively conversation. These works are superb and I highly recommend this cd to any Mozart fan, any classical fan, and just anyone who wants to enjoy the exuberance of lively music. Salzburg and Vienna societies of Mozar'ts time enjoyed parties.. as did Mozart. He would frequently party at late night hours.. dancing to the popular Landler and German Dances "Contradance". If you enjoy these, you will want to look for the Divertimentos, the German Dances and other such dance music of Mozart. A good collection can be found in the cd title "Mozart for your Modem "- a party atmosphere meant to accompany a computer user. And "Mozart for your Work Out " "Eine Kleine Natmusik ", Posthorn and "The Sleighride". These are all garaunteed to satisfy the party animal Mozartian in all of us.

love, love, love!.......1999-07-07

A great album to "speed you on your way" as the producers state. Definitly makes car time an event worth looking forward to! My family and I highly recommend this Mozart masterpiece.

Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin, Vol. 2 [Hybrid SACD]

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Lovely

Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin, Vol. 2 [Hybrid SACD]

Manufacturer: Channel Classics Nl
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard & Violin, Vol. 1 [Hybrid SACD]
Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard & Violin, Vol. 3 [Hybrid SACD]
Mozart: Complete Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin, Vol. 4 [Hybrid SACD]
Bach: Complete Sonatas for Violin and Obbligato Harpsichord / Pinnock, Podger
Bach: Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Violin Solo

ASIN: B000B66OQC
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

Adagio / Molto Allegro
Tempo Di Menuetto
Sonata In D Major KV 7
Adagio
Menuet I & II
Allegro Con Spirito
Allegro
Adagio
Rondeau
Molto Allegro
Adagio
Allegretto

Customer Reviews:

Lovely.......2006-02-20

I purchased both Vol. 1 &2 together, and I must confess I prefer this CD a little bit more because the music seemed to have matured makes sense, since this music was written by a relatively older Mozart. Podger's violin is yet again beguiling and Cooper's fortepiano is right along there. It's lovely to listen to. I have no other recordings or any other artists to compare this CD to, which I am sure there are others, but I've really taken a liking to Mozart because of these two artists. It is hard to explain intellectually why someone who never listened or cared for classical music should take a notice of Rachel and Gary's CD, but there's something magical about it. I think if you played this in the middle of a rainforest, you'll find the natives enchanted as well. There must be something genetically engrained in the human genome that makes us appreciate such beautiful music. Imagine, this year is Mozart's 250th birthday and we're still going ga ga over him. I really challenge anyone who think they can't appreciate classical music, to give this one a try.

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Now That's What I Call Music!!!
Amazing solo release by metal's best new frontman!
Nice music, nothing more, nothing less
Orgasmic
Brilliant, Unsurpassed Vocals !!!!!!

D.C. Cooper
D.C. Cooper
Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Dream
Easy Living
The Angel Comes
Until The End
Within Yourself
Three Generations
Chained
Freedom
Take Me In
Forgive Me
Whisper
The Union

Album Description

Available for the first time in the U.S., the 1998 solo debut album by Royal Hunt's second & American vocalist. Features assistance from members of Pink Cream 69, Vanden Pl as and Conception. 12 tracks. Standard jewel case.

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Now That's What I Call Music!!!.......2004-04-29

D.C.Cooper was the lead singer for the very talented Danish Progressive Rock/Metal band, Royal Hunt until 1998.

In the four years Cooper was with R.H. they made two smash albums, Moving Target, which I've reviewed and Paradox. Many R.H. fans think Paradox is best. I happen to think Moving Target is perfect.

In 1998 Cooper and Royal Hunt parted ways. The official line is the euphemistic artistic differences. It seems D.C. wanted to pursue a solo career. This album entitled simply D.C. Cooper is the culmination of that solo career. He has since formed the band Silent Force.

D.C. Cooper must have learned a few things while with Royal Hunt, because this album sounds a lot like them and that ain't bad! I like this album a lot. It is a top notch album that should be but isn't a hit. There are at least five five star songs and all songs but one are at least four stars. The music, for lack of a proper description, is melodic/progressive rock with broad appeal. D.C. Cooper, as you might imagine, has a very powerful and pleasant voice

Conclusion

Well if you are of the buy American persuasion, this may be for you. This album combines great songs with great music. I can see where this album could and should appeal to fans of all ranges of music from Pop Rock to Heavy Metal to Progressive Rock.

Amazing solo release by metal's best new frontman!.......2003-08-26

This is the first solo release from former Royal Hunt (and current Silent Force) frontman D.C. Cooper. I've been a big fan of DC's work since I first heard him on the first Explorers' Club disc, but this is the disc that put DC at the top of my favorite vocalists list. This album is a throwback to the late 80's, when melodic metal was king and flashy frontmen got all the attention. In fact, if this disc was released 10 years ago, DC Cooper would likely have been as big a star as David Coverdale. Working with some of the musicians from Conception, Vanden Plas, and Pink Cream 69, DC has put together an amazing album of melodic hard rock/heavy metal that is impressive from start to finish. It's less progressive and keyboard dominated than Royal Hunt and less like Judas Priest than his work with Silent Force. Picture Under Lock and Key-era Dokken with smarter lyrics, keyboards, and soaring vocals and throw in a powerful cover of Uriah Heep's classic Easy Livin'. It's not an easy disc to classify, but it is extremely easy to listen to...over and over again. It has a good mix of heavier songs as well as some really powerful ballads. In the past few years since I purchased it, DC Cooper's solo album has become one of my all time favorites. This is a must-have for fans of DC's work with Royal Hunt and Silent Force, and is also recommended for anyone who enjoys melodic rock, power metal, progressive metal, or classic 80's metal.

Nice music, nothing more, nothing less.......2003-03-18

I think the title says it all and so do all the other reviewers here. Should I mention, too, that Cooper is one of the best vocalists today? I think not. It's already said. OK, I do :)

Orgasmic.......2002-04-26

DC Cooper has a phenomenal voice, rich and full of diaphragm; borrowing from Geoff Tate in a way but he certainly has an individual tone and feel. And he can pen a decent tune as well.

The songs are superb, varying from AOR to Metal, a couple of power ballads, and great guitar-work. The band is led by two guitarists, Alfred Koffler (Pink Cream 69) and Tore Ostby (Conception, now with Ark, another fantastic band).

There is a nice contrast between Alfred's style (trebly, bluesy and lots of wah), and Tore's (more mid-range/smooth sound and flowing style - hints of Yngwie and Vai, I think?); and their writing styles differ as well - Alfred more straight rock, Tore can be a bit off the wall.
I particularly like the interplay between the 2 of them on Freedom, they take alternate solos, and when Tore starts to shred my jaw dropped.

I love Take Me In, vocals flying in from all over the place during the chorus.

And the final track, the Union, is a progressive dream.

Other songs hint of Royal Hunt, and even Judas Priest (DC does a mean Rob Halford impression).

Bottom line, this CD is fantastic. GET IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brilliant, Unsurpassed Vocals !!!!!!.......2002-02-27

Rob Halford was the most amazing vocalist that i have ever heard.....UNTIL....I heard this man sing.. DC Cooper is Amazing on this CD, I bought this by chance, I saw his reviews but never heard him. When i put this CD in for the first time, I had to rake my mouth off of the living room floor....Truly Amazing !! I cant wait to buy everything that D.C. has done the vocals on (Royal Hunt, Silent Force, etc.) Buy this CD !!!!! You will not be sorry !!

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Shakin' with Praise
Praise Workshop Choir , and D.C. Cooper
Manufacturer: Red Sea Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000AERD
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

Shakin' With Praise
He Died Once
Ephesians 4:12
I Do, Don't You
You Are My Father
Lord Show Us Your Glory
Give Him The Highest Praise
Thank You
My Heart
Come To Jesus
Only Believe
Shakin With Praise (Yet I Will Rejoice) (Remix)

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Schubert: Works for Piano Four Hands
Franz Schubert , Anne Queffélec , and Imogen Cooper
Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001Z2V
Release Date: 1996-04-09

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