Bitter Suite Succub [Import]
Bitter Suite Succub [Import]
Track Listings
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1. Sin Deep My Wicked Angel
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2. All Hope In Eclipse
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3. Born In A Burial Gown
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4. Summer Dying Fast
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5. No Time To Cry
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6. Principle Of Evil Made Flesh
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7. Suicide And Other Comforts
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8. Dinner At Deviant's Palace
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9. Black Goddess Rises Ii
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10. Scorched Earth Erotica
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Bitter Suite Succub,Cradle of Filth,Jvc Victor,Heavy Metal
Average customer rating:
- Amazing
- Definitely not bitter
- Well, if you liked the episode...
- Hot Cd
- melt into you
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Xena: Warrior Princess - The Bitter Suite: A Musical Odyssey - Original Television Soundtrack
Joseph LoDuca
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B0000060EL
Release Date: 1998-03-24 |
Tracks:
- The Sweat Hut/Slapped Out Of It/Xena's In Town
- Horrible Drag/On The Edge/Song Of The Fool
- What's Still Unwritten...(Song Of Illusia)/Little Ditties/Into The Chandra/Joxer The Mighty...
- War And Peace/Gab Is Stabbed
- Melt Into Me/Let Go
- Dead?/Hearts Are Hurting (Part 1)
- The Deliverer
- Hate Is the Star(Son Of The Torment)/Hearts Are Hurting (Part 2)
- The Way Out/The Love Of Your Love/Passing Through
Customer Reviews:
Amazing.......2007-02-02
I'm a bit different than most reviewers in that I'm not a hardcore Xena fan. I've only seen parts of the series and the only DVD I own so far is the 10th Anniversary collection, which I recently received as a gift. Because I haven't seen a significant number of episodes, Bitter Suite took me totally by surprise. I hadn't known they'd done musicals!
At first I sort of rebelled against the idea, and the first part of the show didn't really appeal to me. But as it went on I adjusted my expectations and it drew me in further and further. In the end, the lyrics, music, and especially Lucy's singing really blew me away. So much so that I watched the episode a second time within a few days of first viewing it, which is something I've never done before.
I still have a hard time believing that this quality of a rock opera style musical was done for a one hour television show, and not even an A-string, big budget show. Much of the music is haunting and full of emotional impact. The final songs can bring tears to my eyes, and I haven't even seen the shows leading up to this one to be able to feel the full effect. I couldn't seem to get the music out of my head, so I finally had to buy the soundtrack CD. Not something I would have ever previously envisioned myself doing as a more casual Xena fan. So that should hopefully attest to this amazing piece of television musical work. The only drawback is that I wish all the songs were split out individually, but I understand why it was done this way.
Definitely not bitter.......2006-02-23
Any doubt of Lucy Lawless's ability to sing will be wiped away after listening to her heartfelt plea for forgiveness in "Love of Your Love." Kevin Smith's baritone voice is wickedly beautiful and sexy. Though the listening pleasure is short (only 9 songs) the fact that these songs came from this genre was incredible. I have to say though, the instrumentals on this CD was not as provocative and in depth as the other orchestration from Mr. LoDuca.
Well, if you liked the episode..........2005-10-17
While not quite the entire episode ripped to an audio file, it almost feels like it is.
The tracks are more like parts of the episode between commercial breaks than broken out by individual song. That's why I didn't give it 4 stars. This sounds great so if you've seen the episode and want the music on CD, buy it.
If you haven't and are thinking you are buying a song collection, this is more of a concept album that tells a story, being that it is the majority of the sound from the episode.
Anyway, I think this was miles better than the Buffy musical, and it was done first. I am the master of geography.
Hot Cd.......2005-08-02
Just like the episode, this cd is awesome. The only downside to this, is that it's the exact lenghth of the episode and no more longer. The music is great and can teach you a thing or two about friendship and how no matter what happens, you both hurt on the inside the same, and no one hurts more than the other. Xena and Gab realize this in the episode after blaming each other saying it's thier fault when it was both thier faults. This music really stands out with the message and you will listen to this over and over again. I loved this cd so much I listened to it so much in one week. If you like the show, you will love this cd.
melt into you.......2004-10-19
It's almost worth buying just for the song Melt into Me. I can remember the scene with Ares.
Average customer rating:
- Wonderful introduction to a distinguished new series
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Introducing World of American Jewish Music [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music]
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ASIN: B0000C508H
Release Date: 2003-09-23 |
Tracks:
- Open The Gates (Excerpt) - Cantor Alberto Mizrahi
- Hashkiveinu - Hans Peter Blochwitz
- Hudi Mitn Shtrudl - David Krakauer
- III. Modere - Juilliard String Quartet
- Old Jerusalem - Ana Maria Martinez
- III. King David Dancing Before The Ark - Robert Vernon
- Sheyibbaneh Beit Hamikdash - Cantor Benzion Miller
- IV. Dance Of The Phantom Spirits - Gerard Schwarz
- VII. Hinei Ma Tov - Vienna Boys Choir
- VII. Psalm 126 - Prague Philharmonic Chorus
- El Melekh Yoshev - New London Children's Choir
- I. Demon's Welcome - Richard Stoltzman
- Service Sacre L'Kha Dodi - Prague Philharmonic Chorus
- The Flood, Part I - Fritz Weaver
- Adon Olam - Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
- IV. Camini Por Altas Torres - Lucy Shelton
- Sheva B'Rakhot (Excerpt) - Cantor Simon Spiro
- Mayn Goldele - Nell Snaidas
- The Heavenly Host Delivers The Commandments To Moses/The People Dance Around The Golden Calf - Ian Denolfo
Album Description
The Milken Archive of American Jewish Music is a vast recorded panorama of the rich body of Jewish music, both sacred and secular, that has developed over the course of American history. This recording features nineteen tracks representing the broad scope of the Archive recordings.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful introduction to a distinguished new series.......2003-09-29
I can't express how excited I am about this new series from Naxos and the Milken Archive! There is some absolutely stunning music on this sampler, and I can't wait until the full recordings are released. Especially notable are Ernst Toch's "Cantata of the Bitter Herbs" (what gorgeous choral & orchestral writing), Paul Schoenfield's Viola Concerto (utterly fantastic excerpt "King David Dancing Before the Ark"), the excerpt from Joseph Achron's suite from The Golem, "Open the Gates" from Dave Brubeck's Gates of Justice, and the lovely duet from Joseph Rumshinsky's Yiddish operetta "Di goldene kale." Also, if you're not familiar with Jewish liturgical music or with klezmer, there are wonderful examples on this disc. My only disappointment is that, because of economic reasons, most of the recordings had to be made with European ensembles. Although the performances are excellent (under directors Gerard Schwarz, Neville Marriner, Yoel Levi and others), it's just a shame that this music, which, in addition to being Jewish, is also very AMERICAN, cannot be preserved on CD by American ensembles. At any rate, I'm pretty certain that within the next couple of years, I'll have collected all the 50 discs in this project. You don't have to be Jewish to appreciate this great music. And at around $7.00 a disc, they're an incredible value. This marvelous sampler will get you hooked on some fabulous music.
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Bitter Suite
Amy LaCour
Manufacturer: Voice Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000TUC4YG
Release Date: 2007-08-14 |
Tracks:
- Bittersweet
- One Man's Stone
- I'm The One
- Fool's Road
- Fall
Product Description
Amy LaCour delivers five soul-rock gems on her debut EP - Bitter Suite. Her distinct style is rooted in classic R&B and singer-songwriter traditions, while drawing loosely from modern rock and jazz. Fans of Roberta Flack's early recordings, Corinne Bailey Rae, Norah Jones, Cassandra Wilson, or Fiona Apple will certainly appreciate the beauty of Bitter Suite.
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Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Op34; Sinfonia da Requiem Op20
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
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Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000002RV6
Release Date: 2002-11-05 |
Tracks:
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Theme (Allegro maestoso e largamente)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.A: Fls & piccolo
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.B: Obs (Lento)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.C: Cls (Moderato)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.D: Bns (Allegro alla marcia)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.E: Vns (Brillante: alla polacca)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.F: Vas (Meno mosso)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.G: Vcs
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.H: Double basses (Comminciando lento ma poco a...
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.I: Harp (Maestoso)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.J: Hns (L'istesso tempo)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.K: Tpts (Vivace)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.L: Trbns & bass tuba (Allegro pomposo)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Var.M: Percussion (Moderato)
- Young Person's Guide to the Orch, Op.34: Fugue (Allegro molto)
- Canadian Carnival, Op.19
- An American Ov, Op.27
- Ste on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', Op.90: I. Cakes & Ale
- Ste on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', Op.90: II. The Bitter Withy
- Ste on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', Op.90: III. Hankin Booby
- Ste on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', Op.90: IV. Hunt the Squirrel
- Ste on English Folk Tunes: 'A time there was...', Op.90: V. Lord Melbourne
- Sinfonia da Requiem: I. Lacrymosa (Andante ben misurato)-
- Sinfonia da Requiem: II. Dies irae (Allegro con fuoco)-
- Sinfonia da Requiem: III. Requiem aeternam (Andante molto tranquillo)
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Carl Nielsen: Concertos- Orchestral Works, Volume 2
Manufacturer: Danacord Records
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ASIN: B000003LNX
Release Date: 1996-03-22 |
Tracks:
- Prelude And Fugue XIII
- Prelude And Fugue XIV
- Prelude And Fugue XV
- Prelude And Fugue XVI
- Prelude And Fugue XVII
- Prelude And Fugue XVIII
- Prelude And Fugue XIX
- Prelude And Fugue XX
- Prelude And Fugue XXI
- Prelude And Fugue XXII
- Prelude And Fugue XXIII
- Prelude And Fugue XXIV
- Bitter Tears
- In The Rain We Are Singing
- Cloudy Evening
- A Sneak
- Cartoons With Adventures
- Northern Song
- March Of The Dreadful Villain Barmaley
- Thumbelisa
- French Suite: March/Melancholy Romance/Jolly Song/Funeral March/Minuet...
- Elegy In Memory Of Sibelius
- Romantic Waltz
- Intermezzo In Memory Of Brahms
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Bitter Suite
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Connoisseur
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
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ASIN: B00004TR29
Release Date: 2000-07-24 |
Tracks:
- Chicago Theme
- In The Center
- To Prove My Love
- Brazilian Love Affair
- Just Around The Corner
- Together Again
- New Killer Joe Rap
- Family
- You Are The Reason
- Sara Smile
- All About Love
- Sun Goddess
Album Description
Reissue of of classic smooth jazz compilation originally released in 1981. 12 classic grooves which are being rediscovered by a new generation of DJ's the world over. Several tracks no longer available for this reissue have been replaced with one jazz funk classic which didn't appear on the origin al album, Hubert Law's epic 'Chicago Theme', additional tracks include 'In The Center'-Rodney Franklin, 'To Prove My Love'-Ned Doheny, 'Brazilian Love Affair'- George Duke and 'Together Again'- Stanley Clarke. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.
Album Details
Includes Hubert Laws' Chicago Theme and Others from Rodney Franklin, Ned Doheny, George Duke and Stanley Clarke.
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- Beautiful music for everyone
- No Rough Edges
- Reverie, Nathaniel Rosen, Cello
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Reverie: Romantic Music for Quiet Times
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ASIN: B000003Y9C
Release Date: 1996-09-01 |
Tracks:
- Intrada
- Gymnopedie No.1
- Elegy
- Song Without Words
- La Vallee de Cloches
- Sospiri
- Romance
- Allegretto
- Notturno
- Largo
- Andante - Nathaniel Rosen/Doris Stevenson/Arturo Delmoni
- Langsam
- Intermezzo
- Lied
- 'Chant Russes'
- O Tod, wie bitter bist du
- Jesus Christ, I Implore Thee
- Morgen - Nathaniel Rosen/Doris Stevenson/Kaaren Erickson
Customer Reviews:
Beautiful music for everyone.......2002-09-20
As my title to this review implies; everyone will love this cd.
From true classical "nuts" who want every inflection of an artist's performance to be spot on -to- your friend who never wants to listen to anything classical.
It is an album which can be "paid attention to" and which will yeild invaluable returns in terms of Nathaniel and Doris' artistic abilities. It can also be "ignored" and one will simply be lost in a beautiful "wash" of sounds.
Everyone should own a copy for those quiet moments shared with your most intimate friend, simply relax and let the worries of the day dissipate into the atmosphere.
No Rough Edges.......2000-11-05
As the name implies, this recording is definately for quiet times. It is unintrusive and therefore quite relaxing! It exposes Mr. Rosen's deeply beautiful and completely polished tone. It's easy on the ears, just as intended.
Reverie, Nathaniel Rosen, Cello.......2000-01-06
This is a beautiful collection of pieces for cello piano. Mr. Rosen has complete command of the cello and and his playing is marked by wonderful tone and phrasing. He is truly a master of his craft. He is an artist of the highest rank. The final piece on this recording is especially meaningful when you consider that the Soprano, Kaaren Erickson, is heard for the last time before her tragic death. This is a CD that you will keep coming back to!
Average customer rating:
- A successful classical/pop hybrid
- A showcase for Annie's lovely voice
- A must for any Renaissance lover
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Still Life
Manufacturer: One Way Records Inc
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- It Snows in Heaven Too
- Annie Haslam
- The Dawn of Ananda
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- Time-Line
ASIN: B000002R7X
Release Date: 1996-03-19 |
Tracks:
- Forever Bound
- Still Life
- One Day
- Ave Verum
- Shine
- Careless Love
- Glitter and Dust
- Day You Strayed
- Save Us All
- Skaila
- Bitter Sweet
- Chains and Threads
Customer Reviews:
A successful classical/pop hybrid.......2007-01-05
In 1984, singer Annie Haslam, after releasing two badly received synth-pop albums with her formerly progressive rock band Renaissance, decided, in a sense, to get back to her roots. She had Betty Thatcher, Renaissance's primary lyricist, put words to 11 classical pieces. Some are quite well known (Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake", Bach's "Air on a G String"), others more obscure (Chopin's "Opus 10, No. 3", "The Pilgrim's Chorus, from Wagner's "Tannhauser"). Louis Clark, who had done orchestral arrangements for ELO and Renaissance's "A Song for All Seasons" album, did the honors again here.
The results are very unique, quite above the average pop album. Classical purists will balk for a number of reasons, one being that a muted rhythm section of bass and drums is employed to make the pieces song oriented. But Clark's arrangements are never tacky or overwhelming, tastefully bringing out the gorgeous melodies of the pieces. He even occasionally throws a male choir into the mix.
Thatcher's lyrics are very deep and meaningful, if tinged with a bit of sadness. One of the tracks is actually a rework from Renaissance. Thatcher's 1974 song "Cold is Being" was based on Albinoni's "Adagio". Here, she provides an entirely new set of lyrics to it called "Save Us All", almost prayerful in tone. She does, however, manage to be playful on "Skaila", which actually refers to the harpist on the track, Skaila Kanga.
Delivering these lyrics over these arrangements is the always stunning voice of Annie Haslam. For the first time in five years, she finally got to agian sing material worthy of her talent. Her range is exploited to its best, singing the lyrics with the perfect combination of emotion, grace and power. Even long time Renaissance fans may be amazed at the skill that she employs here. There's a 12th track not written by Thatcher which proves the point for sure. Annie performs Mozart's "Ave Verum" in the original Latin. This shows that Annie could have made it singing opera instead of rock if she had wanted to!
It certainly isn't rock and roll. But if you're open minded enough to hear both classical music and stunning vocals in a new setting, then this album will well reward you. Unfortunately, the 1984 LP was released only in Britain, and the 1996 CD is out of print (the company went bankrupt). Hopefully, another company will pick it up soon -- this album deserves better than obscurity.
By the way, if you're interested in "real" versions of the pieces after hearing Annie's interpretations, check out my "Listmania" list at [...]
A showcase for Annie's lovely voice.......2001-02-15
This album is not the normal fare someone familiar with Annie Haslam's other work might expect. It's a collaboration between Annie (concept and voice), Betty Thatcher (lyrics) and Louis Clark (orchestral arrangements), and sets the lyrics, sung by Annie, to selected pieces of classical music, backed by an orchestra, piano, harp, bass guitar, and drums. The lyrics are definitely appropriate to the musical selection: the song "Glitter and Dust" (from Tchaikowsky's Swan Lake) tells the story of a ballet dancer and the effects of choices one makes in life.
The overall effect is quite pleasing. The "solo" instruments definitely take a background role here to the orchestra and Annie's singing, resulting in a showcase for Annie's lovely 5-octave voice. My favorites are the two Fauré pieces: "One Day" and "The Day You Strayed". The latter seems to be a favorite of Annie's, too, as she performs it again with different lyrics on her "Blessing in Disguise" album.
This is one album that has a potential audience beyond those that already know Annie's voice from her days with Renaissance. Anyone who appreciates the sound of a trained voice will enjoy this album.
A must for any Renaissance lover.......1998-07-22
This is a marvelous showcase of classical music and classical rock's finest voice. If, like me, you missed this in its earlier release, don't make the same mistake again.
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Bitter Suite
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00004UE60
Release Date: 2000-06-01 |
Tracks:
- Divine Love
- Comet Spark
- Edgewise
- Wild and Plush
- If Only
- Cruel To Be Blind
- Bethlehem
- Promise Me
- Blister Kisses
- Fools and Children
- Butterfly Wings
- Everything
- Do It Over
Album Description
Elvis Costello meets Lenny Kravitz in the pop album "Bitter Suite." Singer/songwriter Paul Derek Moore traverses the terrain of love lost, racial politics, sexual intimacy and other modern themes with a sparse poetry backed by the polyrhythms of Leslie Gaston on bass and Ian Hardin on the drums.
From the song "Everything":
I don't want everything, just the strength to look when I'm afraid to see, just to heal the wounds that you received from me, just the chance to be someone I want to be, and a newborn babe who looks like you and me.
Music Info:
- Black Sun [Import]
- Blood on Stone: Anthology V.2 [Import]
- Burning Rain
- Byron [Import]
- Call Down the Moon
- Come My Fanatics.../Electric Wizard [Import]
- Crush [Enhanced] [Import]
- Crystal Green [Import]
- D Frosted [Import]
- Dead Air for Radios [Import]
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