Acoustically Driven [Live] [Import]

Acoustically Driven [Live] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Introduction

2. Why Did You Go?

3. Easy Road

4. Echoes in the Dark

5. Come Back to Me

6. Cross That Line

7. Golden Palace

8. Shadows and the Wind

9. Wonderworld

10. Different World

11. Circus

12. Blind Eye

13. Traveller in Time

14. More Fool You

15. Lady in Black

16. Medley: The Wizard/Paradise/Circle of Hands

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
An acoustic set recorded at the Mermaid Theatre, London on 12/9/00. 16 tracks unplugged with an orchestra. Featuring special guest artist Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull). Includes new artwork by Roger Dean. 2001 release.

Tracks:

Introduction
Why Did You Go?
Easy Road
Echoes in the Dark
Come Back to Me
Cross That Line
Golden Palace
Shadows and the Wind
Wonderworld
Different World
Circus
Blind Eye
Traveller in Time
More Fool You
Lady in Black
Medley: The Wizard/Paradise/Circle of Hands

Album Description

An acoustic set recorded at the Mermaid Theatre, London on 12/9/00. 16 tracks unplugged with an orchestra. Featuring special guest artist Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull). Includes new artwork by Roger Dean. 2001 release.

Album Details

An acoustic set recorded at the Mermaid Theatre on 12/9/2000. Features special guest Ian Anderson.

Customer Reviews:

A classic acoustic set.......2003-10-10

Uriah Heep is one of the longest lasting rock bands of our day, and they just keep getting better. Although nothing will compare to the original line-up, this longest running line-up of Box, Kerslake, Bolder, Shaw, and Lanzon have come together to bring a truly enjoyable set of 'unplugged' classics. You don't have to be a Heep fan to enjoy this disc. The songs are great, old and new, but mostly old, and the fans clearly show their appreciation. Heep has dusted off some classics that haven't been played in over twenty years: Lonely Road, Wonderlworld, Shadows and the Wind, Circle of Hands, and many more. A truly enjoyable set from one of rock's finest bands.

A masterpiece!.......2002-11-10

"Yeah, sure", I was thinking, "every band now has to do the obligatory "Unplugged" album, so Heep's putting one out as well...". Of course, as a long-time Uriah Heep fan, I expected it to be a good, solid effort, but nothing prepared me for what I heard:

I've been a Heepster for years. I have virtually everything they've ever recorded, from 1970 onwards. And after playing this disc pretty much daily for the past two months, I'm coming to the conclusion that this might actually be the best thing they've ever done. A brilliant choice of songs (some famous, some obscure, some rarely, if ever played, some current) from throughout most of the band's history (although the John Sloman and Peter Goalby eras are not surprisingly omitted), brilliantly arranged, and performed with a whole host of guest musicians, ranging from a string quartet, a ulieann piper, and a host of female backup singers, to Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson on flute. Highlights include "The Easy Road", one of the band's most gorgeous ballads from 1974, on which vocalist Bernie Shaw practically channels the spirit of David Byron, "Circus" and "Blind Eye" with Ian Anderson, the Lee Kerslake-penned "Come Back To Me" with soulful female backing vocals, and all of the contemporary material, especially "Cross That Line", and "The Golden Palace". This is by far the best live album I have ever heard, by Heep or anyone else, and deserves a place in any rock fan's collection.

Heep never sounded so good!.......2001-11-12

Seriously, the first time I heard this, I got teary-eyed listening to these songs again in a way that I have always dreamed of hearing them. I'll admit right here that it took several years before Bernie Shaw's vocals grew on me. I always thought that David Byron was irreplacable. And he is I suppose, but Shaw has a great voice for Heep's style of music, and he really and truly shines on this album, as does everyone else. Sound quality is first-rate, rivaling the quality of studio recordings.

I had to dig out my old copy of the "Different World" album after listening to "Cross That Line" and "Different World" on this one. I didn't pay those songs much attention until I heard this live set. They really are beautiful songs.

Other favorites are "The Easy Road", "Shadows and the Wind", and "Wonderworld". All take on new life with this orchestral arrangement.

I played this for a friend of mine who thought that the musical arrangement reminded him of Andrew Lloyd Webber. He meant it as a compliment, as he is a Webber fan. I don't know much about ALW myself. But I think I see his point, as the arrangements are quite complex, yet sound simple.

Heck, I'd recommend this CD to anybody, no matter what kind of music they like! This has universal appeal.

Astoundingly Driven.......2001-06-25

It was just a few years back that I was discussing with other Uriah Heep fans what an "unplugged" acoustic set of the bands' material would sound like and what songs out of their vast catalog would be included. At the time it was just a little game we played, and we never expected such a thing to become reality. But I doubt that even the most elaborate dreams and fantasies of we fans could have matched the reality of this album. For most of it's all-too-brief 75 minutes, Acoustically Driven is awe-inspiring in its magnificent beauty. The vast majority of the set contains tunes that Heep has seldom if ever performed live, and the quality of these songs testify to the consistent strength of the songwriting the band has maintained throughout their career, as well as providing a welcome alternative to the rest of the live Heep albums availible, which tend to feature more or less the same group of songs. And with an orchestral backing and even a renown guest artist (Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson) playing on a couple of tracks, the stage is set for greatness. Indeed, it is not exaggeration to say that AD can hold its own with the very best of live rock albums from any era, and that the beauty of some moments on this album can match anything done by Pink Floyd, The Moody Blues, Led Zeppelin, or Yes. Throw in a Roger Dean cover and a fully informative booklet and you've got an irresistible package. Some of the many highlights include "The Easy Road," arguably the bands' loveliest song, performed here in all its poignancy; the incredibly epic "Golden Palace" culled from the most recent studio album; "Cross That Line" and the title track from one of Heep's more lightly regarded albums, Different World, given a facelift; the two aforementioned tracks on which Anderson performs "Circus" and "Blind Eye"; and two more magnificent tracks from the Wonderworld album, the classic title track and the rousing "Shadows and the Wind." And then there is the incredible finale - a medley of three of the most awesome songs from the band's fourth release, Demons and Wizards, the greatest studio album ever recorded. The medley blends all three together seamlessly and the effect on the listener is indescribable. The only shortcoming on this instant classic is perhaps "Traveller in Time" and "More Fool You", two songs that were designed for a heavy electric guitar riff and don't sound quite right in this format. But even so the performances of these two songs juxtaposed together is quite excellent as well. For years, critics have dismissed Uriah Heep as (at best) a heavy metal curio, a subpar Purple-Zeppelin imitator, or a bunch of old geezers hanging on trying to recpature the fifteen minutes of fame they had in the early seventies. Acoustically Driven once and for all puts the lie to those ignorant critics. This is not only probably the best rock bands out there today, it is one of the greatest bands in rock history as well.

Magically Driven.......2001-06-07

A new disc by this very old band was 'acoustically driven' according to a lot of fans' requests to produce an 'unplugged' album. It was difficult to imagine Uriah Heep playing a 100 per cent acoustic program, as Mick's powerful solos and Phil's synthesizers can't do without the energy supply. It was logic to select a set of lyrical, melodic numbers for the show. The task was hard enough not because the group has a lack of such tracks. Vice versa, the band has a storehouse full of melodies. It was really hard to leave many of wonderful songs there and let them wait for another chance. The program was set of several new works along with some Gold Fund numbers. And thanks to Bernie we can admire such songs as The Easy Road, Wonderworld, Traveller In Time and Circle Of Hands again. The selection is even more interesting taking into account that (if I am not mistaken) some tracks, i.e. Why Did You Go, Echoes In The Dark, Circus, Blind Eye, Paradise have never been performed live before. The musicians managed to restore not only Uriah Heep sound itself, they kept the Magic within these masterpieces, and I must admit that Ian Anderson did a lot to help them solve the problem. The strings and the flute just give new colours to this musical palette. The band brought us 'a rabbit in a hat'. At last Bernie risked trying one of John Lawton's songs - Come Back To Me. And he succeeded. And of course, Different World and the wonderful Golden Palace just help us feel that Uriah Heep is not a cover band for its own music of the previous periods. You may agree or not, I think the choice was right. Sure, there's still a lot of numbers to be remembered. I suppose that many songs should be revived. During our walk around the Old City of Jerusalem last September I reminded Bernie of the undeservedly forgotten album Conquest. Two nice tracks - It Ain't Easy and Fools - composed by Trevor could be real candidates for one of the following acoustic or electric shows. And - I hope the band would find the time to create something new for us.

Average customer rating:

Diverse and listener friendly
Strong album, GREAT performer
Really excellent CD

A Boy Who Thought He Knew
Alex Nackman
Manufacturer: Long Road Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009ZBQ5E
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

Stars
Wings
Aphrodite's Sky
Roll With It
Even If I Tried
Prouder Now
Put Me Down Gently
Brother
Turn
I Can't Ignore
Waiting Home
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Product Description

The release of Alex Nackman's, A BOY WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW, is culmination of nearly 9 months of studio work with produer David Shaw (Van Morrison/Jerry Garcia/Etta James) and Alex's band. However, the release is also part of the continuation of nearly 5 years writing, touring, promoting, and recording. Armed with this 12-track LP effort (Alex's 3rd record), Nackman truly shows a level of maturity and confidence that has impressed critics from Los Angeles to London, and attracted the eyes and ears of fans from all over the world. The title itself refers to Alex's thinking that he may have known the right paths to take to achieve success, when in reality the straight path or the common path may not be the right one. As Alex explains, "Perhaps high school to college to med-school may not actually lead one to become a successful physician." Experiencing the ups and all too frequent downs of the music industry has allowed Alex to see a clearer picture as what works and what doesn't. These new songs show a level of growth and insight, in terms of musical writing, that is astounding. In addition, the songs take on real issues that are relatable, yet also very personal. A BOY WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW includes guest performances from drummer Fred Berman (of Amos Lee's band) and former Ray Charles bassist Steve Beskrone.

Customer Reviews:

Diverse and listener friendly.......2006-06-19

I've been able to relate to Alex Nackman's music because he's very real lyrically. "A Boy" is a very cool disc with a lot of diversity between tracks. I personally like the second half of the CD, which is a little more somber, with hints of Lennon-esque chord progessions.

Strong album, GREAT performer.......2005-09-30

I've experienced Alex Nackman more at his live performances than on his albums, having seen him 2 times in L.A. The guy just connects in every way, with very strong songs. I got this album A BOY WHO THOUGHT HE KNEW and downloaded his others at iTunes. The new one is a terrific disc with 12 well-produced and strongly performed tracks. It's a CD that shows a ton of maturity. AN is only 21, but his lyrics have a lot of years behind them. I hear some Paul McCartney in the disc at times, which is a good thing.

Really excellent CD.......2005-09-05

I work at an indie label in Tennessee. I found Alex Nackman at [...]searching around a bit. I saw him play in Nasville this summer and loved the music. The new CD "A Boy" is a great collection of well-crafted and well-written songs. They cover a lot of ground in that some are more pop, others are more rock. Towards the end of the CD, the songs get a little more heavy, which is kind of a nice darker side of AN. I think the only negative aspect to the disc is the arrangement of one song, "Waiting Home." The song is very cool and different, but it has an odd form--I guess you've gotta experiment sometimes though. The whole CD is terrific and it's down the ally for anyone into lyrically driven acoustic rock with an edge.

Average customer rating:

Stages | EP

Manufacturer: Long Road Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0009ZBQ5O
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

I Can't Ignore (Live)
Lost in Your Heart (Live)
Stars (Live)
Turn (Live)
Daylight Savings (Live)
Aphrodite's Sky (Demo Ver.)

Product Description

Alex Nackman's second release 'Stages | ep' is a collection of songs from various shows, recorded live. The tracks were taken from summer 2004 tour stops in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and New York City. "Stages | ep" is what Alex calls his "in between release" as he is currently working on his second studio effort with producer David Shaw (Van Morrison, Etta James, Jerry Garcia), which is scheduled for an early 2005 release. "Stages | ep" is a preview of some of the new material to be included on that upcoming studio record, which will be backed by a full band. The difference here is that the listener is able to experience Alex Nackman in the most vulnerable setting for a musician: solo, live, and on stage.

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Out of the Box
Tim Miller
Manufacturer: Tim Miller
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000645MQW
Release Date: 2004-07-22

Tracks:

Southbound
Out of the Box
Anytime
Spell It Out
Surround Me
If Only
Broken
Sane
St. Louis
The Whole Story?
Caught

Album Description

Maintaining a distinct acoustic edge and charged with intense, emotional sounds that convey the personal, Tim Miller's music is a beautiful place to live.

Average customer rating:

Road to Anywhere

Manufacturer: Sittser
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAEAPE
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Average customer rating:

Grief Grace & All Points in Between

Manufacturer: Jethro
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAF6LG
Release Date: 2004-11-30

Average customer rating:

There & Back Again

Manufacturer: Sweet Moon Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA3T1U
Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

Fall Into Place
When I Dream
Sleep On The Bed
Learn How To Love
Easy Come Easy Go
Cryin' Shame
Keep On Moving
Rigth Beside You
Sweet Moon
Roads Unending
Why Must You Leave

Average customer rating:

Floating Home
Billy Davidson
Manufacturer: CDRecords
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA8Q2M
Release Date: 2005-08-16

Tracks:

Lee Shore
Night Ride Home
Frozen Man
Tell Her This
Baba O'Riley
Just Like You
Through Your Hands
Look out Any Window
Don't Leave Me
New Day
Barren Ground
All You Need Is Love
On the Road
Hey Mister That's Me Up on the Jukebox
Jenny Dreamed of Trains
Someday
Road

Average customer rating:

What Else Is New

Manufacturer: The Producer's Collective
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAFMP6
Release Date: 2005-01-18

Average customer rating:

My favorite
Tight harmony and catchy hooks!

Green Shag Carpet Sneak Peek
The Redding Brothers
Manufacturer: Brick & Stone Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007U2CU4
Release Date: 2004-10-15

Tracks:

Abbey Road
Long Cold Life
Be There
My Life (BONUS TRACK)

Product Description

The second release by musical phenomenon the Redding Brothers, featuring hit radio singles "Abbey Road" and "Be There". This single will become a favorite!

Customer Reviews:

My favorite.......2005-09-28

This album is one of my favorites. It was the Redding Brothers' second recording. I love this single because of the harmony, and because it has "Be There" on it. It's an early release, so the newer ones are better produced, but if you're looking for really great music, look no further.

Tight harmony and catchy hooks!.......2005-07-30

The Redding Brothers are simply amazing. If you haven't caught them live, you're missing out on a lot! I have all of their recordings and this is my favorite because it has "Be There" on it. That song alone is worth any cost to obtain this release. Although their newer recordings show growth in the production value with clearer and cleaner sounds, the rough edges on these tracks don't diminish the talent, honesty and soul that still beam though radiantly. I think this is a great piece of history to grab now because the future potential for these guys is limitless!

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