25 Years On [Box set]

25 Years On [Box set]

25 Years On [Box set]

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Hurry on Sundown
2. Paranoia, Pt. 2
3. Silver Machine [Live]
4. Brainstorm
5. Space Is Deep
See all 10 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2
1. Orgone Accumulator [Live]
2. Sonic Attack [Live]
3. Assault and Battery
4. Golden Void
5. Magnu
See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3
1. Who's Gonna Win the War
2. Angels of Death [Single Edit]
3. High Rise
4. Dragons and Fables
5. Shot Down in the Night [Live]
See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4
1. War I Survived
2. Treadmill
3. LSD
4. Blue Shift
5. Back in the Box
See all 12 tracks on this disc

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Hand-Picked: 25 Years Of Bluegrass On Rounder Records
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Bluest Bluegrass
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  • fantastic
  • Better than I had imagined
 Hand-Picked: 25 Years Of Bluegrass On Rounder Records
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Manufacturer: Rounder / UMGD
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ASIN: B0000004DW
Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

  1. The Old Home Place - J.D. Crowe And The New South
  2. Along About Daybreak - Joe Val
  3. High On A Mountain - Del McCoury
  4. Barrel Of Fun - Country Cooking
  5. West Virginia, My Home - Hazel Dickens
  6. Blue Eyed Boston Boy - Bluegrass Cardinals
  7. The Old Swinging Bridge - TED LUNDY
  8. Golden Ring - Dry Branch Fire Squad
  9. Things In Life - Don Stover
  10. The Last Old Shovel - Phyllis Boyens
  11. Sourwood Mountain - Allen Shelton
  12. When Someone Wants To Leave - The Allen Brothers
  13. I Ain't Broke (But I'm Badly Bent) - David Grisman
  14. Take Me Back To Happy Valley - Bailey Brothers
  15. Home Is Where The Heart Is - Connie And Babe And The Backwoods Boys
  16. Drifting Too Far From The Shore - Boone Creek
  17. Montana Cowboy - Hazel And Alice
  18. At The End - Leon Morris And Buzz Busby
  19. You Tried To Ruin My Name - Wilma Lee Cooper
  20. I'll Be On That Good Road Someday - Butch Robins
  21. Crazy Creek - Bill Keith
  22. When Springtime Comes Again - Vern Williams
  23. Old Train - Tony Rice
  24. Ragtime Annie - Byron Berline
  25. Blue Days, Black Nights - Tasty Licks
  26. The Model Church - The Bluegrass Album Band

Tracks:

  1. Leavin' - James King
  2. Lonesome River - HERE TODAY
  3. Hard Hearted - Jim And Jesse
  4. My Better Years - The Johnson Mountain Boys
  5. Second Wind - Claire Lynch
  6. New Faces In The Field - IIIrd Tyme Out
  7. New York Chimes - Tony Trischka
  8. Is The Blue Moon Still Shining? - Laurie Lewis And Kathy Kallick
  9. Flop Eared Mule - David Grier And Mike Compton
  10. Every Time You Say Goodbye - Alison Krauss
  11. Cold On The Shoulder - Tony Rice
  12. Who's That Knocking At My Door? - Dreadful Snakes
  13. Mr. Engineer - J.D. Crowe
  14. You'll Get No More Of Me - Lynn Morris
  15. Every Humble Knee Must Bow - Nashville Bluegrass Band
  16. Mama's Hand - Hazel Dickens
  17. Sleepy Eyed John/Tom And Jerry - Laurie Lewis And Tom Rozum
  18. Whitewater - Bela Fleck
  19. You're That Certain Someone - Warrior River Boys
  20. I Feel The Blues Moving In - Del McCoury
  21. When God Dips His Pen Of Love In My Heart - The Cox Family
  22. River Of Jordan - Ricky Skaggs
  23. We Believe In Happy Endings - Dry Branch Fire Squad

Amazon.com

Rounder compiled this superb 50-song set to serve as an introduction to bluegrass in general and to their own catalog in particular. Obvious marketing motives aside, the collection has few weaknesses and offers a broad look at the ever-morphing genre. Perhaps more than any other label, Rounder gave exposure to the renegade progressive and "newgrass" musicians who worshipped the style despite the fact that they weren't from the mountains. Folks like David Grisman, Bill Keith, Tony Trischka, and Bela Fleck push the music in new directions while others such as Del McCoury, Don Stover, James King, Jim & Jesse, and Vern Williams represent more-traditional concerns. Still others--Tony Rice, David Grier, J.D. Crowe, Nashville Bluegrass Band among them--adeptly fuse elements of tradition and innovation. This collection also highlights the important contributions of female artists including Hazel and Alice, Laurie Lewis, Claire Lynch, and Alison Krauss. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars music.......2007-03-27

There was some good music on these two CD's but I would NOT go out of my way to buy this one.

5 out of 5 stars Bluest Bluegrass.......2007-02-24

No commercialization, trendiness, or frou-frou here: This is the straight stuff. A bountiful, outstanding collection, very reasonably priced.

3 out of 5 stars MD.......2007-02-09

Good but not all I thought it might be. Singing is OK. This is original stuff so it is great BG material.

5 out of 5 stars fantastic.......2006-12-22

I've had this album for several years and love it alot. Good choice of diverse songs, groovy styles.

5 out of 5 stars Better than I had imagined.......2005-07-19

I was extremely pleased with this CD and recommend it to anyone who enjoys Bluegrass.
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Unexpected Gem
 Veni, Veni, Emmanuel

Manufacturer: White Line
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000030Z3
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
  2. What Sweeter Music
  3. Once In Royal David's City
  4. The Angel Gabriel
  5. Ding Dong Merrily On High
  6. A Hymn To The Virgin
  7. Noel Nouvelet
  8. This Is The Truth Sent From Above
  9. Sir Christhmas
  10. Bethlehem Down
  11. Wither's Rocking Hymn
  12. Swete Was The Song The Virgin Soong
  13. In Dulchi Jubilo
  14. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
  15. The Shepherd's Farewell
  16. Lully, Lulla, Thou Little Tiny Child
  17. Remember, O Thou Man
  18. We Three Kings Of Orient Are
  19. Adam Lay Y-Bounden
  20. Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!
  21. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  22. The Wexford Carol
  23. New Year Carol
  24. Benedicamus Domino

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Unexpected Gem.......2005-12-10

A few years ago I took a chance on buying this album from Amazon and I've been glad I did ever since. The Emmanuel College Choir is not as well known as some of the other Cambridge choirs but they are on a par with the best of them. This choir has both male and female singers. The sound is pure and the diction is crystal clear. The musical selections are wonderful and include many less familiar songs as well as the old favorites. The choir does a good job in moving from more reverent songs to joyous ones. It's hard to single out any work but "Bethlehem Down" and "The Shepherd's Farewell" are especially beautiful. There are also some very fine solos in some of the songs. If you're wondering if you should buy this album, do yourself a favor and do it!
25 Years: Retrospective
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 25 Years: Retrospective
Suzanne Elder , Paul Hillier , David Krakauer , John Adams , Franguiz Ali-Zadeh , Ken Benshoof , George Crumb , Morton Feldman , Philip Glass , Osvaldo Golijov , Henryk Gorecki , Sofiya Gubaydulina , Arvo Part , P. Q. Phan , Astor Piazzolla , Steve Reich , Terry Riley , Alfred Schnittke , Peter Sculthorpe , Kevin Volans , Aki Takahashi , Ellen L. Hargis , Neal Rogers , and Kronos Quartet
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B00000DD9B
Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

  1. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Judah to Ocean
  2. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Toot Nipple
  3. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Dogjam
  4. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Pavane: She's So Fine
  5. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Rag the Bone
  6. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Habanera
  7. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Stubble Crochet
  8. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Hammer & Chisel
  9. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Alligator Escalator
  10. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Standchen: The Little Serenade
  11. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Judah to Ocean (Reprise)
  12. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Fratres
  13. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Psalom
  14. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Summa
  15. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Missa Syllabica: Kyrie
  16. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Gloria
  17. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Credo
  18. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Sanctus
  19. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Agnus Dei
  20. John's Book of Alleged Dances (1994): Ite, missa est

Tracks:

  1. Traveling Music: 1. Gentle, easy
  2. Traveling Music: 2. Moderate
  3. Traveling Music: 3. Driving
  4. Song of Twenty Shadows
  5. Five Tango Sensations: Asleep
  6. Five Tango Sensations: Loving
  7. Five Tango Sensations: Anxiety
  8. Five Tango Sensations: Despertar
  9. Five Tango Sensations: Fear
  10. Five Tango Sensations: Four, for Tango

Tracks:

  1. Piano And String Quartet (1985) - Various Artists

Tracks:

  1. Quartet # 4 (Buczak, 1989): I
  2. Quartet # 4 (Buczak, 1989): II
  3. Quartet # 4 (Buczak, 1989): III
  4. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): 1957 - Award Montage
  5. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): November 25 - Ichigaya
  6. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): 1934 - Grandmother and Kimitake
  7. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): 192 - Body Building
  8. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): Blood Oath
  9. Mishima Quartet, Quartet #3 (1985): Mishima/Closing
  10. Company, Quartet #2 (1983): I
  11. Company, Quartet #2 (1983): II
  12. Company, Quartet #2 (1983): III
  13. Company, Quartet #2 (1983): IV
  14. Quartet #5 (1991): I
  15. Quartet #5 (1991): II
  16. Quartet #5 (1991): III
  17. Quartet #5 (1991): IV
  18. Quartet #5 (1991): V

Tracks:

  1. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: Prelude: Calmo, sospeso
  2. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: I. Agitato - Con fucco - Maestoso - Senza misura, oscilante
  3. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: II. Teneramente - Ruvido - Presto
  4. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: III. Calmo, sospeso - Allego pesante
  5. The Dreams & Prayers of Isaac the Blind: Postlude: Lento, liberamente
  6. Quartet #4 (1993)
  7. Mugam Sayagi (1993)

Tracks:

  1. Quasi una fantasia (Quartet #2), Op.64 (1990-91): I. Largo (Sostenuto - Mesto)
  2. Quasi una fantasia (Quartet #2), Op.64 (1990-91): II. DecisoEnergico (Marcatissimo sempre)
  3. Quasi una fantasia (Quartet #2), Op.64 (1990-91): III. Arioso: Adagio cantabile
  4. Quasi una fantasia (Quartet #2), Op.64 (1990-91): IV. Allegro (Sempre con grande passione e molto marcato)
  5. Already It is Dusk (Quartet #1), Op.62 (1988)

Tracks:

  1. Different Trains: America Before The War
  2. Different Trains: Europe During The War
  3. Different Trains: America After The War
  4. Black Angels: I. Departure - 1. Thenody I: Night Of The Electric Insects - 2. Sounds Of Bones And Flutes - 3. Lost Bells - 4. Devil-Music - 5. Danse Macabre
  5. Black Angels: II. Absence - 6. Pavana Lachrymae - 7. Threnody II: Black Angels! - 8. Sarabanda de la Muerte Oscura - 9. Losts Bells (Echo)
  6. Black Angels: III. Return - 10. God Music - 11. Ancient Voices - 12. Ancient Voices (Echo) - 13. Thenody III: Night Of The Electric Insects

Tracks:

  1. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Introduction
  2. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Cadenza: Violin I
  3. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Where Was Wisdom When We Went West?
  4. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Cadenza: Viola
  5. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): March of the Old Timers Reefer Division
  6. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Cadenza: Violin II
  7. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Tuning to Rolling Thunder
  8. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): The Night Cry of Black Buffalo Woman
  9. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Cadenza: Cello
  10. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Gathering of the Spiral Clan
  11. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): Captain Jack Has the Last Word
  12. Cadenza on the Night Plain (1984): G Song
  13. Salome Dances for Peace (1985-86) - III. The Gift: Echoes of Primordial Tim
  14. Salome Dances for Peace (1985-86) - III. The Gift: Mongolian Winds
  15. V. Good Medicine: Good Medicine Dance

Tracks:

  1. Quartet No. 2 (1981): I. Moderato
  2. Quartet No. 2 (1981): II. Agitato
  3. Quartet No. 2 (1981): III. Mesto
  4. Quartet No. 2 (1981): IV. Moderato
  5. Quartet No. 4 (1989): I. Lento
  6. Quartet No. 4 (1989): II. Allegro
  7. Quartet No. 4 (1989): III. Lento
  8. Quartet No. 4 (1989): IV. Vivace
  9. Quartet No. 4 (1989): V. Lento
  10. Collected Songs Where Every Verse Is Filled With Grief (1984-85)

Tracks:

  1. Jabiru Dreaming, Quartet #11 (1990): I. Deciso
  2. Jabiru Dreaming, Quartet #11 (1990): II. Amoroso
  3. Quartet #8 (1969): I. Con dolore
  4. Quartet #8 (1969): II. Risoluto; calmo
  5. Quartet #8 (1969): III. Con dolore
  6. Quartet #8 (1969): IV. Con precisione
  7. Quartet #8 (1969): V. Con dolore
  8. From Ubirr (1994)
  9. Tragedy at the Opera (1995)
  10. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: First Dance
  11. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: Second Dance
  12. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: Third Dance
  13. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: Fourth Dance
  14. White Man Sleeps Quartet #1: Fifth Dance

Amazon.com

Seems like only yesterday the Kronos Quartet stepped up their career as musical mavericks with a coveted, wide-open contract with Nonesuch Records. Now it's Nonesuch's turn to give Kronos the big-package nod, gathering key works recorded by the group--from younger composers and time-tested veterans alike--into this 10-CD box set. As one might expect, the set is stuffed with contrasts, from the first CD, with its 11-part, upstepping John Adams suite and then the far more solemn Missa Syllabica from Arvo Pärt. Nearly 20 of these pieces here were composed expressly for Kronos, pitched and sculpted for their easily-racked mixture of straightforward string quartet roles and intelligently restructured approaches to the even the simplest gestures. Perhaps most key here is George Crumb's Black Angels, in large part due to Crumb's role in inspiring David Harrington to form Kronos 25 years ago. Crumb's music spirals and chases through the air, engaging high pitches and fast pacings as if they were ends in themselves. Gone from this set are most of the short snippets that have filled some of Kronos's other fine single CD recordings. In abundance instead are some of the legendary works: Morton Feldman's long, endlessly patient Piano and String Quartet (with Aki Takahashi), Steve Reich's unnerving Different Trains, and Henryk Górecki's String Quartets Nos. 1 and 2. There are also some of the astounding Eastern European works from Night Prayers as well, including the stunning Quartet No. 4 from Sofia Gubaidulina. And of course there are the Kronos biggie pieces: Philip Glass's works fill one CD, and so do Terry Riley's. What's more, Riley's Cadenza on the Night Plain and "G Song" are presented here in entirely fresh, new recordings. What the listener gets is a huge block of music, full of shifting colors and textures but perfectly apt in giving a wide-angle vantage on what Kronos has done for contemporary music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A worthwhile investment.......2003-10-06

It would be an understatement to say that this is a fabulous box set. All 10 CDs are packed with some fabulous music that beautifull highlights the first 25 years of the Kronos Quartet, and the booklet included provides a great history of the group as well as nice blurbs on the composers and their pieces.

Equally nice about the box set is the inclusion of multiple new recordings, thus making this a worthwhile investment for fans. The Peter Sculthorpe Quartets are a particularly nice addition, as are the added Piazzolla, Part, and Riley compositions.

Along with this, the "classic" Kronos recordings are all here: "Black Angels" "Different Trains" "Salome Dances for Peace" (well, exceprts), and Feldman's Piano and String Quartet. Of particular note, I think is the inclusion of Gubaidulina's Quartet No 4, a fabulous recording that is otherwise hidden in Kronos' recording "Night Prayers."

Yes, this is quite an investment, but I firmly believe that it's worth it - longtime fans and newcomers alike have a lot to gain from this collection.

4 out of 5 stars Excelent compilation!.......2001-09-09

I like more classic period, like Hayden, but Cronos does it very well, technicaly excelent. The ten sets are wonderful recordings and the selection is unique. It deserves the investment, If you buy it, youre going to have more than ten hours of joy.

5 out of 5 stars Amazingly Now Retrospective.......2001-06-26

Since their youthful start in the NW back in the 70's, Kronos has collaborated with, commissioned, or just played such a breadth of musicians it almost seems that breadth - and especially non western world culture - is their mission. But, while this conservatively and esthetically designed 25-yr-retrospective box (with its increasingly sophisticated photo-portraits) belies the pulsation of social angst and conscience that underlies the bulk of the inclusions, the latter concern, its vitality and relevance - and not some stylish chasing after cultural breadth - is what overtakes the listener/reader, rather soon. I say reader, since the booklet is very helpful, especially to the relative novice, and well balanced in its coverage of composers, historical contexts, performers, individual texts, etc.

There are probably more non contemporaries performed by the Quartet over the years than this selection would indicate. That undercuts their ties with the sense of revolution in music throughout the ages, but it leaves more time for the present: and that is where one expects the group wishes to be, is most contributory and challenged, and is best and most fairly judged. Highly recommended, both for those who know Kronos's work well and wish a handsome tribute on their shelf, and for those who do not but are open and ready to be affected, whether impacted esthetically, reminded socio-morally, or whatever combination of both befits.

5 out of 5 stars How Could You Not Listen?.......1998-12-19

My opinion pales when compared to this CD. Indeed the group's ingeniousness, its knowing and its balls are in full display here, hopefully to put to rest any lingering contention that there is little more to Kronos than form. To any person who accepts the merits of 20th-century music, this CD presents the genius of our culture and teaches that daring and ingenuity do not have to be sacrificed on the road to technical brilliance. My only regret is that the CD does not include Kronos's interpretation of Bartok. But, so what? Górecki's here, as are Part and Benshoof. Listen to this CD -- soar and struggle with it.

5 out of 5 stars Good for help to know up-to-date contemporaly music.......1998-11-28

The Kronos Quartet has released many albums. There let us see what the quartet has tried new titles and arrenges in each period. But this is the best set for understand the quartet as summary of thier works. The CDs are distributed by each composers and we can see thier identities easily.Unfortunately this dose not include all but be enough to see what the quartet has been.I hope that every classical music fans(not only contemporaly music fans) listen this CDs.
Silver City: A Celebration of 25 Years on Milestone
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Compilation of 70's/80's Rollins
  • The only Milestone Rollins you need
  • For Rollins fans probably 5 stars
 Silver City: A Celebration of 25 Years on Milestone
Sonny Rollins
Manufacturer: Milestone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000XRL
Release Date: 1996-11-05

Tracks:

  1. Autumn Nocturne
  2. Duke Of Iron
  3. Cabin In The Sky
  4. Harlem Boys
  5. Where Or When
  6. To A Wild Rose
  7. Mava Mava
  8. Tennessee Waltz
  9. G-Man

Tracks:

  1. McGhee
  2. Someone To Watch Over Me
  3. I'm Old Fashioned
  4. Just Once
  5. Lucky Day
  6. Darn That Dream
  7. Silver City
  8. Skylark
  9. Tell Me You Love Me
  10. Biji

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great Compilation of 70's/80's Rollins.......2005-07-21

I'm giving this two-disc compilation only four stars, because except for 'G-Man,' most of this music does not even compare to early Rollins like SAXOPHONE COLOSSUS, THE BRIDGE, TENOR MADNESS, or his work with Miles Davis. However, there are still some notable tracks here and this whole compilation acts as a great introduction to later Rollins works, especially if you are only familiar with his 50's/60's music.

There are a few songs here that really stand out for me, and without this compilation, I never would have purchased any 70's Rollins. Most of the songs have a real 'Miami Vice/Disco' sound to them, and this is just an example of Sonny adapting to the times. The sax playing, though, is still magnificent. My favorite song here is the 15-minute epic 'G-Man' from the album of the same name. Another favorite of mine is 'Harlem Boys' off the DON'T ASK album. You also get 'Autumn Nocturne' performed live with an extended coda much along the same lines as Coltrane's performances of Billy Eckstine's 'I Want To Talk About You.'

I would recommend that first you get into early Rollins, especially some of his work with Max Roach. Once you've checked all that stuff out, then pick up this compilation. Rollins has TONS of records, and this two-disc set is a great place to start.

5 out of 5 stars The only Milestone Rollins you need.......1999-10-18

Rollins' Milestone recordings are notoriously erratic, but this compilation has all the good stuff with none of the filler.

4 out of 5 stars For Rollins fans probably 5 stars.......1999-08-06

I'm not a huge fan of the Rollins style but I enjoy it very much. Also, the selections are a little thin on substance. It is the absolutely incredible imporvisations and solos of Rollins that makes this compilation as good as it is. There is a lot of Rollins typically stunning improvs and solos featured in this set. Enjoy.
Louisiana Spice: 25 Years of Louisiana Music on Rounder Records
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • 25 Years of Louisiana Music on Rounder Records
  • One of the best deals you will find
 Louisiana Spice: 25 Years of Louisiana Music on Rounder Records
Zachary Richard
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ASIN: B0000004DS
Release Date: 1995-05-30

Tracks:

  1. Mardi Gras In New Orleans - Dirty Dozen Brass Band
  2. That's Enough of that Stuff - Marcia Ball
  3. Three Keys - James Booker
  4. Tee Nah Nah - Tuts Washington
  5. Shoo-Fly - Bo Dollis/Monk Boudreaux/Rebirth Brass Band
  6. On the Prowl - Walter 'Wolfman' Washington
  7. Back on Track - Dalton Reed
  8. Hold To God's Unchanging Hand - Irma Thomas
  9. Hometown New Orleans - Champion Jack Dupree
  10. Down That Lonely Lonely Road - Johnny Adams
  11. Tipitina - Professor Longhair
  12. Coconut Milk - Bo Dollis/Wild Magnolias
  13. Hard Times - Eddie Bo
  14. Meet Me At the Station - Chuck Carbo

Tracks:

  1. J'ai vu le loup, le renard et la belette - The Balfa Brothers
  2. Pere et garcon zydeco - John Delafose And The Eunice Playboys
  3. The Mistake I Made - Eddie LeJeune
  4. Chere toute-toute - Jimmy C. Newman
  5. Lula Lula Don't You Go To Bingo - Boozoo Chavis
  6. Bayou Pon Pon - Le Trio Cadien
  7. Les flammes d'enfer - Beausoleil
  8. La Danse de Mardi Gras - Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys
  9. Wildwood Flower - D.L. Menard
  10. La valse de chere bebe - Jo-El Sonnier
  11. C'est pas la peine brailler (There's No Need To Cry) - Geno Delafose
  12. Laissez faire (Let It Be) - Bruce Daigrepont
  13. T'en as eu - David Doucet
  14. File Gumbo - Zachary Richard
  15. Outside People - Nathan And The Zydeco Cha Chas
  16. Give Him Cornbread - Beau Jocque And The Zydeco Hi-Rollers
  17. Think It Over One More Time - Buckwheat Zydeco
  18. Snap Bean - Li'l Brian And The Zydeco Travelers

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From its humble beginnings in 1970 as a free concert for a few hundred locals, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has grown into one of the world's largest music gatherings, each spring drawing hundreds of thousands from all over the world. Jazzfest, as it's known locally, has both stimulated and reflected out-of-state interest in Louisiana music. It was once a rarity for Cajun, zydeco and second-line R&B acts to ever leave the state; now dozens of them make the circuit of baby-boomer, roots-music dance clubs. Most of that exponential growth has occurred in the last 10 years, and Rounder Records, which made a major commitment to Louisiana music in the mid-'80s, has reaped the benefit of the scene's growing popularity. Here the Boston indie label celebrates its own prescience with a two-CD anthology. Despite the title, most of the tracks were recorded within the last 10 years, but they cover a lot of ground--from the old-fashioned brothel piano of Tuts Washington to the funky brass arrangements of the Rebirth Brass Band, from the ancient Cajun song styles of David Doucet to the hip-hop-influenced zydeco of L'il Brian and the Zydeco Travelers. The first CD or "City Disc" focuses on 14 New Orleans artists, ranging from such late piano masters as Champion Jack Dupree and James Booker to such smooth soul crooners as Dalton Reed and Chuck Carbo. The second CD or "Country Disc" presents 18 Cajun and zydeco acts from French Louisiana, including such well known names as D.L. Menard and Buckwheat Zydeco as well as such emerging talents as Geno Delafose and Bruce Daigrepont. Holding the set together is the slippery sense of syncopation most Louisianans seem to be born with. Whether that pelvic pulse is dictated by fiddle or tuba, button accordion or upright piano, the infectious rhythms could only have come from that particular stretch of the Gulf Coast.--Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars 25 Years of Louisiana Music on Rounder Records.......2005-01-31

It may seem odd, but Massachusetts-based Rounder Records has become the pre-eminent label recording the music of Louisiana. From such classic New Orleans artists as Professor Longhair, Johnny Adams and Irma Thomas, to Cajun stalwarts D.L. Menard, Bruce Daigrepont and Steve Riley, to the Kings of Zydeco, Boozoo Chavis and Beau Jocque, Rounder is dedicated to playing its part in continuing this rich tradition of joyous and unique music. This budget priced double CD features these artists, as well as Marcia Bell, Champion Jack Dupree, James Booker, The Balfa Brothers, Jimmy C. Newman, Buckwheat Zydeco, Beausoleil and others, making this one of the finest and most comprehensive colllections of Louisiana music available.

4 out of 5 stars One of the best deals you will find.......2000-07-26

While label compilations often come across as self-serving and/or limited, this nifty collection avoids that pitfall. By including both a New Orleans blues collection and a Zydeco/Cajun collection, "Louisiana Spice" manages to give an adequate picture of the various modern Blues and Cajun styles that you will find throughout Louisiana. In fact, if you are looking at the full equation of variety + quality in Louisiana music, you're not going to find many better collections out there. Better ones definitely exist, but factor in price and it becomes apparent that this is one of the best deals on any type music you will ever find.

"Louisian Spice" is very professionally put together. Most 2-CD-for-the-price-of-1-real-cheap-CD deals (such as those you find in the budget bins of Musiclands and Camelots) will usually give you a *very* inadequate picture of that artist's or genre's music, but it is excusable because the price is right. With "Louisiana Spice," the price is right and so is the quality--a priceless combination in budget packages.

The main reason I picked up this CD was because of Marcia Ball's "That's Enough of that Stuff" and the Rebirth & Wild Magnolia duet performance of "Shoo-Fly"--two of the most energetic performances ever put on record. I've always wanted to get both of the original albums those numbers appear on just for those songs alone, but when I saw them together on the same album, plus an excellent array of classic Louisiana artists such as James Booker, Tuts Washington, and Johnny Adams, the decision of whether or not to buy became very easy. I consider "That's Enough. . ." and "Shoo-fly" to be two of the major peaks in the modern era of New Orleans music (as do many other fans). Thus, as they say, "no music collection is complete without them."

While I've always enjoyed Cajun and Zydeco music, I do not enjoy it enough to buy CDs from either genre (at least no song or album has caught my ear enough *yet*). However, as a huge fan of Louisiana music and everything that has come out of it and into it, I recognized that this left a huge hole in my collection. This album presented the perfect opportunity to fill that hole, all the while buying the album principly for other reasons. In other words, the second album serves as an excellent bonus for my musical tastes. Perhaps there are many others out there who can relate to this idea.

Both newcomers to Louisiana music and long-time connoisseurs alike should be more than satisfied with this CD. As it did with me, it offers the opportunity to fill many holes in your own collections, as well as those that you did not even know you were missing. Word of caution: while this double CD will only cost you around 10 bucks, the paths to which it leads you will undoubtedly cost you more money in the future. That, in the end, is the litmus test for all music compilations.
The German Years 1977-1999
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Missed opportunity (but still essential)
  • Moondog's last concert!
  • Late Moondog
 The German Years 1977-1999

Manufacturer: Roof
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ASIN: B0002MRE00
Release Date: 2004-08-23

Tracks:

  1. Bird's Lament
  2. Pigmy Pig
  3. Viking I
  4. Dog Trot
  5. High on a Rocky Ledge
  6. Log in B
  7. Marimba Mondo 2
  8. Paris
  9. In Vienna
  10. Eec Lied
  11. Fujiyama 2
  12. Heimdall Fanfare
  13. Sea Horse
  14. Single Foot
  15. Do Your Thing
  16. Bumbo
  17. Dark Eyes
  18. Logrundr XII
  19. I'm This I'm That
  20. Frost Flower
  21. Message
  22. Introduction & Overtone Continuum

Tracks:

  1. Jazz Book: No. 2
  2. Carnival
  3. Elf Dance
  4. From Jazz Book: No. 4
  5. Fiesta
  6. From Jazz Book: No. 3
  7. Chaconne in a Minor
  8. 3 Couplets
  9. Prelude and Fugue in a Minor
  10. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  11. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  12. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  13. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  14. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  15. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  16. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  17. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  18. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  19. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  20. From Art of the Canon, Book I: No. 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20,
  21. From Art of the Canon, Book II: No. 6, 9, 22, 23
  22. From Art of the Canon, Book II: No. 6, 9, 22, 23
  23. From Art of the Canon, Book II: No. 6, 9, 22, 23
  24. From Art of the Canon, Book II: No. 6, 9, 22, 23
  25. Sea Horse
  26. From Jazz Book: No. 1
  27. From Jazz Book: No. 5
  28. 3 Couplets
  29. From Art of the Canon, Book V, No. 9
  30. Mood Montreux: 1st Movement
  31. Mood Montreux: 2nd Movement
  32. Mood Montreux: 3rd Movement
  33. Santa F
  34. Barn Dance

Album Description

Beautifully packaged two CD compilation consisting of recordings from the last 20 years of Moondog's life, when he resided and recorded in Germany. Disc One consists of studio recordings from 1977-99 and features 'High On A Rocky Ledge', 'Do Your Thing', 'I'm This, I'm That', 'Heimdall Fanfare', 'Fujiyama 2 (Lovesong)' and more. Disc Two is his last live performance, recorded a month before his death, and is wonderfully recorded, sounding as well-produced as the studio tracks on the first disc. The packaging includes 44 pages of liner notes featuring essays, interviews, photographs and other information, all packaged in a hard cardboard sleeve, creating a virtual work of art.

Album Details

Includes Material from 1977 Thru 199, plus Moondog's Last Live Concert with Dominique Ponty, Previously Unreleased.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Missed opportunity (but still essential).......2005-10-25

Why are there so many tracks on disc 1 that are readily available on the Sax Pax for a Sax CD? It's too bad more of the impossible to find recordings from this period couldn't have been included instead.

Otherwise, it is great to finally hear some of this material and the disc 2 live concert is a treasure. All things considered, a bargain and a must for Moondog devotees.

Also note the packaging is very attractive -- but unfortunately on my copy, the binding/glue is already falling apart so the CD trays have seperated from the cover... sometimes plastic is a better way to go...

4 out of 5 stars Moondog's last concert!.......2005-10-12

This is a professional production of an official double disc set that was released in 2004 (5 years after Hardin's death.) It looks good and has 44 enclosed pages of valuable information about Moondog, such as a detailed biography, discography, Moondog's own words about the recordings, personnel listings, lyrics, pictures and a poem that Leonard Bernstein wrote to and about Moondog.
Also seeing quotes of Benny Goodman and Frank Zappa praising Moondog's music is particularly exhilarating for a Zappa fan like myself (I had no idea.)

The first disc consists of already released material, most of which I already owned when I bought this set. This disappointed me a bit, as I'd expected additional versions of these titles provided on the back.
The set is called "The German Years," but includes 5 tracks that are taken from "Sax Pax for a Sax" - an album that was recorded in England and performed by English musicians, and consists mainly of material that was written while Moondog lived in New York. Other albums that songs have been taken from are "H'art Songs" (4 tracks,) "In Europe" (4 tracks,) "Elpmas" (4 tracks,) "A New Sound of an Old Instrument" (3 tracks,) "Big Band" (1 track) and "Bracelli" (1 track.)

The 56 minute long disc #2 is the essential music in this set as it consists of only previously unreleased material. It is Moondog's last concert, which was recorded in France on August 1st, 1999 (less than 6 weeks prior to his passing.)
The concert, which consisted of both rare and recent material, was performed on solo piano by Dominique Ponty. At times Moondog joins in on bass drum, and here and there he recites a few couplets - a nice treat. But as always, when it comes to live recordings of solo piano performances, we have to deal with intruding sounds; aside from applause we get a few hundred coughs, a squeaking door that repeatedly opens and closes, at one point the barking of a distant dog, at one point the sirens of an ambulance driving by the recording location, and believe it or not - audience members trying to clap along to one of the solo piano canons! ...but overall the sound quality is very good and clear.

I'd recommend "The German Years 1977-1999" to Moondog fans (who haven't heard his last concert,) but to people who aren't familiar with his work, this might not be the optimal place to start.

5 out of 5 stars Late Moondog.......2005-04-27

When Louis Hardin moved to Europe in 1974, he was received as visiting royalty -- unlike his home country who treated him as some sort of one-joke street-performer. For the next 25 years, until his passing in 1999, he produced an astonishing variety of music for organ, brass band, voice, piano, percussion, small chamber ensemble, and string quartet.

Disc one of this collection contains an anthology of his German recordings, and presents a clear advantage over the originals in that every track is on a different instrument. The listener never gets a chance to grow weary of any one style, allowing you instead to concentrate on the commonalities running through all of Hardin's music. As a sampler of the work done in his senior years (ages 61-83) it's a remarkable collection showing verve, inventiveness and playful iconoclasty.

Disc two presents his last concert, previously unreleased, from Arles France on August 1st 1999, just five weeks before his death. Pianist Dominique Ponty, who I believe is the daughter of famed violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, plays 34 of his pieces for piano or arranged for piano. Louis 'Moondog' Hardin himself accompanies her on tambour, a big skin drum, on several of the tunes, and recites six couplets in his rich ageless baritone.

Also included, a 44-page booklet of photos, notes, lyrics and critical comment. This is a first-class production for one of the last century's most enduring and original composers.
Michael Rabin: The Early Years
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Second to none
 Michael Rabin: The Early Years

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000J67F
Release Date: 1999-06-29

Tracks:

  1. Caprices From Op.1: No.1
  2. Caprices From Op.1: No.5
  3. Caprices From Op.1: No.9
  4. Caprices From Op.1: No.11
  5. Caprices From Op.1: No.13
  6. Caprices From Op.1: No.14
  7. Caprices From Op.1: No.16
  8. Caprices From Op.1: No.17
  9. Caprices From Op.1: No.18
  10. Caprices From Op.1: No.21
  11. Caprices From Op.1: No.24
  12. Slavonic Dance No.2 In E Minor, Op.46
  13. Caprice In A Minor
  14. Concert Fantasies On Carmen, Op. 25: Finale
  15. La Chasse
  16. Sea Shell
  17. Banjo And Fiddle
  18. Perpetuum mobile
  19. Perpetuum mobile, Op. 11
  20. Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20, No. 1
  21. Romanza Andaluza, Danse espagnole No. 3, Op. 22, No. 1
  22. Jota Navarra, Danse espagnole No. 3, Op. 22, No. 2
  23. Zapateado, Danse espagnole No. 6, Op. 23, No. 2
  24. Adios, montanas mias (Celebre Zortzico) Danse espagnole, Op. 37
  25. Sonata No. 12 In E Minor

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Michael Rabin's brief, meteoric career took off in the early '50s, around the time he made his debut recordings for Columbia Masterworks. Long sought-after and hoarded by collectors, this small but potent legacy is gorgeously restored from the original master tapes. A selection of encore-type miniatures by Sarasate, Wieniawski, Dvorák, Kreisler, Engel, and others reveal the teenage prodigy already in possession of the flawless technique, bang-on intonation, and coiled intensity we know from his fiery Capitol/EMI output. He digs into 11 of the Paganini caprices (Op. 1) with unflappable assurance. The lyrical selections betray a sweetness of expression quite different from the demonic aura permeating the 21-year-old violinist's 1958 traversal of the entire Op. 1 set. Filling out the disc are four delicious encores recorded in 1938 by Ossy Renardy, another short-lived violinist deserving wider attention on CD. A significant reissue, impeccably produced. --Jed Distler

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Second to none.......2001-08-17

You dont need a 1000 words to describe Rabin's playing. Just listen , and you will know why the headline of my review reads as it does
Deep Blue: 25 Years of Blues on Rounder Records
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • deep blue rounder records
  • A lot of blues for a very low price
 Deep Blue: 25 Years of Blues on Rounder Records
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ASIN: B0000004DU
Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

  1. Mr. Bell's Shuffle - Robert Nighthawk
  2. Jealous Hearted Woman - J.B. Hutto
  3. Left Me With A Broken Heart - Jimmy Rogers
  4. Mean Old Frisco - Frank Hovinton
  5. Blues With A Feeling - Booker T. Laury
  6. Lonesome Whistle - Johnny Shines/Robert Jr. Lockwood
  7. Ain't Treating Me Right - Luther 'Guitar Junior' Johnson
  8. I Feel So Good - Tracy Nelson
  9. Peace And Happiness - Ted Hawkins
  10. Up Above My Head - Holmes Brothers
  11. Sometimes I Slip - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
  12. Full Court Press - Bluestime
  13. Since You Been Gone - Rory Block
  14. Boogie - Professor Longhair
  15. Give Me The Flowers While I'm Livin - Champion Jack Dupree

Tracks:

  1. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen - Charles Brown
  2. Texas Flood - Roomful Of Blues
  3. Green Light - Ronnie Earl
  4. Help The Poor - Larry Davis
  5. Gimme A Break - Ron Levy
  6. My Jug and I - Persuasions
  7. Red Beans - Marcia Ball
  8. You're My Brand - Smokin' Joe Kubek Band
  9. Full Time Lover - Ann Peebles
  10. I Wanna Do It To You Baby - Smokey Wilson
  11. You Got What It Takes - Michelle Wilson
  12. Tomorrow - Jimmy McCracklin
  13. Beale St. Boogaloo - Preston Shannon Band
  14. What A Way to Go - Johnny Nocturne Band
  15. Love Is The Bottom Line - Lowell Fulson

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars deep blue rounder records.......2006-02-23

this cd is like being in a nightclub,listening to some great music. From train wreck blues to lonesome blues gospel it is a ride into some toe tapping and soulful journeys.

5 out of 5 stars A lot of blues for a very low price.......2001-01-22

An excellent selection of blues covering all styles. This 2-cd set contains a lot of great music and includes very good liner notes highlighting the songs and a brief history of the artists.
John Tesh Presents: Classical Music for an Intimate Mood
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Mood setter
  • Romance
  • John Tesh Creates a Timeless Collection
  • This is a wonderful Valentine's Day Album!
 John Tesh Presents: Classical Music for an Intimate Mood
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ASIN: B000055ZEL
Release Date: 2001-01-16

Tracks:

  1. Girl With The Flaxen Hair
  2. Liebestraum No. 3
  3. Prelude in G, Op. 32, No. 5
  4. Suite Bergamasque
  5. Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini
  6. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
  7. "June" from The Seasons
  8. Song Without Words, Op. 62, No. 1
  9. Clair de Lune
  10. "Arietta," Op. 12, No. 1
  11. Pavane, Op. 50
  12. Impromptu in G Flat
  13. Liszt: Serenade

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In the liner notes for Classical Music for an Intimate Mood, John Tesh tells us he chose the disc's 13 compositions "with hopes of seduction and Eros in my own magical relationship." Maybe, he explains, they'll work for you, too. Maybe. It depends on your receptiveness to the solo piano renderings of Tesh's selections (works by Debussy, Rachmaninov, Bach, Schubert, and others) and the execution of the four participating pianists (Jon Novacek, Daniel Pollack, Anthony and Joseph Paratore). Tesh himself does not perform on this recording. Fans of Tesh's contemporary, often sentimental compositions may find that this collection of classical works lacks the immediacy and warmth that they might expect when hoping to generate an intimate mood. A bit formal in places or, in others, exhibiting too much vigor (notably "Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini" and Tchaikovsky's "June"), the disc, for all its good intentions, is an uneven experience, particularly for listeners with a modest classical background. It is capable of delivering some genuinely pleasant moments (particularly the concluding Schubert selections), though perhaps not enough of the heart-melting magic implied in the disc's title. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mood setter.......2007-02-22

This is definitely a mood-setting album. To say that this CD sets an intimate mood sounds cheesy, but it actually does. The soft piano sounds, accompanied by the orchestra background really does have a mood-changing effect. If you like classical pieces, but prefer the modernized sounds (minus the heavy instrumental sounds that generic classical CD's offer), this is a good album. Rachmaninov's "Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini" is one of my favorite all-time classical piece, and this version ranks up there with others I've enjoyed. "Clair de Lune" is also a Debussy classic that any classical music fans will easily recognize, and "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" is another one that most people will recognize. All pieces are played with a very soft tone and soothing backgrounds, so if you're looking for a classical CD compilation that you can play through without having to skip around for the best pieces, this is a good one.

4 out of 5 stars Romance.......2006-07-10

Very soothing music with definite romance in the background if you're a romantic type. Very nice to listen to when needing to get a break from the stresses of the day.

5 out of 5 stars John Tesh Creates a Timeless Collection.......2001-01-30

John Tesh has created a timeless collection of masterpieces that evoke the spirtit and passion of love. The gorgeous repertoire is well chosen and flows seamlessly. The stirring piano performaces of Daniel Pollack, John Novacek, and Anthony & Joseph Paratore show that these world class artists were selected by Tesh for their ability to capture a romantic mood, and send the listener to new heights. I have had this album for several weeks now, and I play it every day.--J.Jones

5 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful Valentine's Day Album!.......2001-01-25

I got this album a week ago and have left it in my CD player since! It's just gorgeous from beginning to end. Do yourself a favor and leave it in your CD player and push repeat. This album is perfect to put on when you are just wanting peace and relaxation, and even better when you snuggle up with your loved one... This is sure to set the right mood for Valentine's day. Thanks to John for putting great music back into the world.
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    Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000DI2N
    Release Date: 1998-11-10

    Tracks:

    1. Rigoletto: 'Pari siamo!
    2. Rigoletto: 'Cortigiani, vil razza dannata'
    3. Otello: 'Niun mi tema'
    4. Pagliacci: 'Recitar!...Vesti la giubba'
    5. Cavalleria Rusticana: Siziliana 'O Lola ch'hai di latti la cammisa'
    6. Mattinata
    7. Otello: 'Tu?! Indietro! fuggi!'
    8. La Boheme: 'Quando men vo soletta per la vie'
    9. Rigoletto: 'Caro nome'
    10. La Fille Du Regiment: Tirolienne: 'Qu'est-ce que c'est que j'entends?'
    11. Rigoletto: 'La donna e mobile'
    12. TOSCA: 'Recondita armonia'
    13. La forza del destino: 'Oh, tu che in seno agli angeli'
    14. Aida: 'I sacri nomi di padre'
    15. TOSCA: 'E lucevan le stelle'
    16. L'Elisir d'Amore: 'Una furtiva lagrima'
    17. Il Barbiere di Siviglia: 'Una voce poco fa'
    18. Il Barbiere di Siviglia: 'La calunnia e un venticello'
    19. TOSCA: 'Vissi d'arte'
    20. Madame Butterfly: 'Un bel di vedremo'
    21. Turandot: 'Nessun dorma'

    Tracks:

    1. Parsifal: 'Ich sah das Kind an seiner Mutter Brust
    2. Lohengrin: In fernem Land
    3. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Morgenlich leutchtend im rosigen Schein
    4. Parsifal: Des Weihgefasses gottlicher Gehalt
    5. Das Rheingold: Weiche, Wotan, weiche!
    6. Rienzi's Prayer: Allmacht'ger Vater, blick herab
    7. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Was duftet doch der Flieder
    8. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg: Wahn, Wahn, uberall Wahn
    9. Der fliegende Hollander: The Dutchman's monologue
    10. Die Walkure: Ein Schwert verhiess mir der Vater

    Tracks:

    1. Undine: Nun ist's vollbracht!
    2. The Merry Wives of Windsor
    3. The Magic Flute
    4. The Magic Flute: Ein Madchen oder Weibchen
    5. The Magic Flute: In diesen heil'gen Hallen
    6. The Magic Flute: O Isis und Osiris
    7. The Abduction From The Seraglio: Konstanze, dich wiederzusehen
    8. Gasparone: O wenn ich doch ein Rauber war
    9. Maria, mari: Schon strahlt die Nacht im Silberschein
    10. Martha: Letzte Rose
    11. Martha: Ach so fromm
    12. Liebe bei Hof: Man nehme zwei Herzen
    13. Chianti Song: Chianti-Lied
    14. Eine Nacht In Venedig: The Gondolier's Song
    15. The Land Of Smiles: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz
    16. Der Rosenkavalier: Hab' mir's gelobt - Ist ein Traum, kann nicht wirklich sein
    17. Der Freischutz: Einst traumte meiner sel'gen Base ... Trube
    18. Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor: Als Bublein Klein an der Mutterbrust
    19. Ariadne auf Naxos: An Ihre Platze, meine Damen und Herrn!

    Tracks:

    1. Feldeinsamkeit Op. 86 no. 2
    2. Epiphanias
    3. Fruhlingsfahrt Op. 45 - No. 2
    4. Auftrage Op. 77 No. 5
    5. Adelaide Op. 46
    6. An die Hoffnung Op. 32
    7. An Schwager Kronos D 369
    8. Erlkonig D 328
    9. Auf Flugeln des Gesanges Op. 34 No. 2
    10. Eifersucht und Stolz from Die schone Mullerin D 795
    11. Die drei Zigeuner, Searle 320
    12. Meeresleuchten Op. 145 No. 1
    13. Verborgenheit
    14. Wiegenlied Op. 49 No. 4
    15. Traum durch die Dammerung Op. 29 No. 1
    16. Allerseelen Op. 10 No. 8
    17. An die Musik D 547
    18. Der Musensohn D 764
    19. Am Grabe Anselmos D 504
    20. Traume from Wesendonck - Lieder
    21. Des Kindes Gebet from Schlichte Weisen Op. 76 No. 22
    22. Herzenstausch from Schlichte Weisen Op. 76 No. 5

    Tracks:

    1. Winterreise D 911: Gute Nacht
    2. Winterreise D 911: Die Wetterfahne
    3. Winterreise D 911: Gefrorne Tranen
    4. Winterreise D 911: Erstarrung
    5. Winterreise D 911: Der Lindenbaum
    6. Winterreise D 911: Wasserflut
    7. Winterreise D 911: Auf dem Flusse
    8. Winterreise D 911: Ruckblick
    9. Winterreise D 911: Irrlicht
    10. Winterreise D 911: Rast
    11. Winterreise D 911: Fruhlingstraum
    12. Winterreise D 911: Einsamkeit
    13. Winterreise D 911: Die Post
    14. Winterreise D 911: Der greise Kopf
    15. Winterreise D 911: Die Krahe
    16. Winterreise D 911: Letzte Hoffnung
    17. Winterreise D 911: Im Dorfe
    18. Winterreise D 911: Der sturmische Morgen
    19. Winterreise D 911: Tauschung
    20. Winterreise D 911: Der Wegweiser
    21. Winterreise D 911: Das Wirtshaus
    22. Winterreise D 911: Mut!
    23. Winterreise D 911: Die Nebensonnen
    24. Winterreise D 911: Der Leiermann

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    Deutsche Grammophon is lucky in that World War II didn't slow classical recordings in Germany as it did in the United States but stimulated them: It was essential for wartime morale. Thus, if you can get past any repugnance related to these recordings' genesis, there's a huge amount to enjoy. There's a disc of lieder by all the prewar greats (Franz Volker, Tiana Lemnitz, Erna Berger, and Heinrich Schlusnus), a disc of Wagner featuring young Hans Hotter, opera and operetta performances by Berger and Helge Roswaenge, and a disc showing how the German singers gave Italian opera a distinctively Nordic but highly communicative edge. The set is crowned by a complete Winterreise that was recorded by Peter Anders in 1945 (and sounds it): the cultivated tenor's anguished performance embodies a Germany facing the abyss. --David Patrick Stearns

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    7. Can't Breathe
    8. Can't Stop Lovin' You [CD-single]
    9. Cancel the Future: Live [Live]
    10. Carved in Stone [Import]

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