Cage [Import]

Cage [Import]

Cage [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Cry Myself To Death
2. Time To Kill
3. The Cage/If You Believe
4. Relax
5. Smoke And Mirrors
6. Infinity
7. Dead Man Dancing
8. This Kind Of Love
9. Stormbringer
10. Soul Searching

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese edition of the debut album by metal group featuring former Black Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin and guitarist Dario Mollo. 10 tracks. 1998 release.

Cage,Cage,Pidm,Heavy Metal
Broadway, My Way
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Linda Eder - Great Voice
  • Not a voice.......an instrument
  • the best female singer of the great american standards.
  • The powerful and beautiful voice of Linda Elder
  • Linda Eder shines with her Broadway album
 Broadway, My Way
Linda Eder
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000088E4T
Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

  1. I Am What I Am (from "La Cage aux Folles")
  2. Anthem (from "Chess")
  3. On The Street Where You Live (from "My Fair Lady")
  4. What Kind of Fool (from "Stop The World I Want to Get Off")
  5. Some People (from "Gypsy")
  6. I'll Be Seeing You (from "Right This Way")
  7. Gold (from "Camille Claudel")
  8. Don't Rain On My Parade (from "Funny Girl")
  9. The Impossible Dream (from "Man of La Mancha")
  10. A New Life (from "Jekyll & Hyde")
  11. Edelweiss (from "The Sound of Music")
  12. Unusual Way (from "Nine")
  13. Man of La Mancha (from "Man of La Mancha")

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The people who felt betrayed when Linda Eder covered several pop songs on 2002's Gold will be relieved that her follow-up, Broadway My Way, is a return to the Great White Way. As if to prove that she isn't limited to either the songs of Frank Wildhorn or ballads, Eder tackles some well-known show tunes. The ballads tend to be overwrought, so it's best to look for the uptempo numbers. The singer's take on "Some People" is technically fine but so va-va-voom showbiz that it lacks the deranged edge that makes the song so compellingly dramatic. Things work a lot better on "I Am What I Am": while Eder doesn't take it to the top (or rather over the top), this is as close as she gets to Mermanizing a number. Elsewhere, "Don't Rain on My Parade" (immortalized by Streisand) and "Man of La Mancha" are appropriately brassy and triumphant, with Eder roaring her way through both songs. Fans of both Eder and Wildhorn should note that the singer reprises her Svengali's "Gold," the title track from her previous album, and an excerpt from his long-in-the-works Camille Claudel. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Description

On the eagerly awaited Broadway My Way, Atlantic recording artist and acclaimed Broadway sensation Linda Eder performs classics including 'On the Street Where You Live' (from My Fair Lady), 'Edelweiss' (from The Sound of Music), 'Don't Rain On My Parade' (from Funny Girl) and 10 other great broadway songs performed in a whole new voice. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Linda Eder - Great Voice.......2007-07-06

This lady has one great voice. She can certainly sell a song. My only reservation about her is that she's a bit cocky. I think she could use some humility.

5 out of 5 stars Not a voice.......an instrument.......2007-02-17

Unbelievable breath control, phrasing, and style. My 10 yr. old Granddaughter who heretofore has listened and loved the usual rap
and hip-hop, heard me playing this disc and begged me to buy her
one........and I did, and she plays it all the time, and to her
friends. Linda Eder exceeds the Streisand mystique by far.

5 out of 5 stars the best female singer of the great american standards........2006-07-24

i am turning 60 years old this year. i went to my 1st.broadway
musical in 1960. over the years i have had the honor to see
almost all of the giants of american song, garland, streisand,
patti lupone, lena horne, betty buckley, barbaracook etc. in
"broadway, my way" linda eder cements her place as the best of the best. from an anthem like "i am what i am" to the lovely
"on the street where you live" captures you body and soul.
i loved this album, and don't ever miss a chance to see her live. JOHN POWER

5 out of 5 stars The powerful and beautiful voice of Linda Elder.......2006-02-23

A great selection of songs. Tremendous amount of energy in Linda's voice. I just love it.

5 out of 5 stars Linda Eder shines with her Broadway album.......2006-02-18

Wow! Linda Eder has an outstanding voice. She sells Broadway in the styles of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. After hearing this you will want more.
An Invitation to Worship
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This is an amazing worship CD...
  • Absolutely Incredible!
  • Unbelievable Invitation!
  • Uplifting
  • Needs more work
 An Invitation to Worship
Byron Cage
Manufacturer: Gospocentric
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ANVPBK
Release Date: 2005-11-29

Tracks:

  1. I Will Bless The Lord
  2. I Will Bless The Lord (Reprise)
  3. We Love You
  4. Majesty
  5. Praise The Name Of Jesus
  6. In Case You've Forgotten
  7. Breathe
  8. Rain On Me
  9. He Reigns
  10. Broken But I'm Healed
  11. Holy Holy Holy
  12. Lift Him Up
  13. Special Place
  14. Praise Him
  15. Worship The King
  16. Invitation
  17. Interlude: Closing Prayer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This is an amazing worship CD..........2007-03-18

This is the first CD of Byron Cage I have ever heard. I can't tell you now what made me look for him except that it was the Spirit's leading. I was looking to refresh my gospel, P&W CD collection as I worship and workout to this music. I was led to this CD by Byron Cage and from the first song, I knew I had made a good choice. Not everyone who has a good singing voice can lead worship. You have to be Spirit-filled and Spirit-led to be a true worship leader, and Byron Cage is. God has touched him with a special gift and each song on this CD leads me deeper into worship when I hear it. I bought this and Judith Christie McAllister's "In His Presence Live" together; got one first then the other (hers) later. So I had time to listen to Byron Cage's over and over before I got turned onto the next one. If I had to choose which was my "favorite", I couldn't choose. I just feel so blessed to have them both to lead me into a deeper private worship experience with my Lord and Savior.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible!.......2007-03-10

I can't believe I waited so long to buy this CD; it's been in my car's cd player for several months now. Every song on here is so annointed. My day does not really get going until I hear "I Will Bless The Lord".

5 out of 5 stars Unbelievable Invitation!.......2007-02-07

This is one invitation you do not want to turn down!! Byron Cage has an anointed voice and gift!! This CD is so powerful. I am really upset that more mainstream stations don't play his music. This CD lifted me up during a difficult time during the loss of my dad. I literally placed the CD in for the first time in November of 06 and it has been the only CD in my player for the past three months!! There is healing and salvation, joy and praise in this CD. Get it now!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Uplifting.......2007-01-14

He has done it again. The Lord is using him in marvelous ways,

4 out of 5 stars Needs more work.......2007-01-05

I can only connect with maybe 3 songs on this album. They are good, dont get me wrong, but when you've heard worship and then you've heard WORSHIP your expectation is greater.
He has some good worship songs and some lively songs of praise, but I think I've been too spoiled to really grab hold of this one.
La Cage Aux Folles: The Broadway Musical (1983 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Fantstic Cast Album
  • a musical with some very good scores
  • A Very Good Cast Album
  • Great Score w/ Several Standards
 La Cage Aux Folles: The Broadway Musical (1983 Original Broadway Cast)
Jerry Herman
Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002W77
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Prelude
  2. We Are What We Are
  3. A Little More Mascara
  4. With Anne On My Arm
  5. With You On My Arm
  6. Song On The Sand (La Da Da Da)
  7. La Cage Aux Folles
  8. I Am What I Am
  9. Song On The Sand
  10. Maculinity
  11. Look Over There
  12. Cocktail Counterpoint
  13. The Best Of Times
  14. Look Over There
  15. The Finale

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Soundtrack.......2007-03-23

This is one of the best soundtrack I have. It is outrageously funny as well as extremely touching. I recommend it highly

5 out of 5 stars Fantstic Cast Album.......2005-09-21

Was very pleased with the beautiful music and the quick delivery time.

5 out of 5 stars a musical with some very good scores.......2005-08-26

this CD is a very good introduction to the musical score from a very succesful stage musical ~ if you like good musicals this is a must have.

4 out of 5 stars A Very Good Cast Album.......2005-08-19

Kudos to Harvey Fierstein for being so true to the Jean Poiret play. Jerry Herman did a wonderful score - my favorite song was "The Best of Times". Gene Barry turns out to be a good singer, esp paired with the talented George Hearn.

5 out of 5 stars Great Score w/ Several Standards.......2005-06-24

I recently saw the revival of this show on Broadway. With exceptions, the production was average & certainly seemed dated when compared to other shows, but ... Jerry Herman's beuatiful score remains truly powerful and contains many theatrical standards!

Best songs include:

We Are What We Are
A Little More Mascara (the "drag theme")
Song On The Sand
La Cage Aux Folles (the "production number")
I Am What I Am (the "showstopper")
The Best Of Times

George Hearn & Gene Barry are excellent in Harvey Fierstein's masterpiece and winner of the 1983 Tony for Best Musical!

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Top Shelf
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  • Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs
  • Great Compilation!
 Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
  12. Seasons Of Love-
  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
  14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
Véronique Gens - Nuit d'étoiles (Mélodies Française) / Vignoles
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Lovely
  • An unexpected glimpse of happiness.
  • Enchanting recital of French Melodies
  • Nuit d'toiles - Melodies Francaises/ Gens, Vignoles
  • An Outstanding Vocal Performance
 Véronique Gens - Nuit d'étoiles (Mélodies Française) / Vignoles
Gabriel Fauré , Claude Debussy , Francis Poulenc , Véronique Gens , and Roger Vignoles
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00003ZKR9
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

  1. Apres un reve, Op. 7 No. 1
  2. Sylvie, Op. 7 No. 3
  3. Au bord de l'eau, Op. 8 No. 1
  4. Lydia, Op. 4 No. 2
  5. Le papillon et la fleur, Op. 1 No.1
  6. Mandoline, Op. 58 No. 1: 5 Melodies de Venise
  7. Clair de lune, Op. 46, No. 2
  8. Les berceaux, Op. 23 No. 1
  9. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: I. La flute de Pan
  10. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: II. La chevelure
  11. 3 Chansons de Bilitis: III. Le tombeau des Naiades
  12. Fetes galantes: I. En sourdine
  13. Fetes galantes: II. Fantoches
  14. Fetes galantes: III. Clair de lune
  15. Nuit d'etoiles
  16. Beau soir
  17. Fleur des bles
  18. La Belle au bois dormant
  19. Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison
  20. BANALITES: I. Chanson d'Orkenise
  21. BANALITES: II. Hotel
  22. BANALITES: III. Fagnes de Wallonie
  23. BANALITES: IV. Voyage a Paris
  24. BANALITES: V. Sanglots
  25. 2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire: I. Montparnasse
  26. 2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire: II. Hyde Park
  27. Les chemins de l'amour - valse chantee

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Lovely.......2005-08-30

I recommend this to any art-song lover, and really, anybody at all. Gens does an excellent performance of a great collection of beautiful French songs. Her voice is enjoyable all the way, she has great expression, and a convincing mastery of the genre.

5 out of 5 stars An unexpected glimpse of happiness........2001-07-21

Stendhal wrote that "the sight of anything extremely beautiful, in nature or in art, brings back the memory of what one loves, with the speed of lightning. That is, ... all that is beautiful and sublime in the world takes part in the beauty of what one loves, and this unexpected glimpse of happiness immediately fills the eyes with tears. This is how love of the beautiful and love give each other life." This is what Ms. Gens will do to you when you listen to this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Enchanting recital of French Melodies.......2000-07-07

This is a most enjoyable release, all the more so because Veronique Gens, who is generally considered a baroque specialist on the lyric stage, may well be a torch-bearer of the elusive art of the French song in the coming decades. The voice of Gens, which is solid and well-integrated with an alluring dash of vibrancy embedded therein, is eminently suited to the repertoire represented in this new Virgin Classics release. Her secure technique (just a hint of strain in one or two high notes) also renders it possible for her to fine down her voice in the ending of phrases to a charming effect. Being a native French speaker certainly helps, too. Although hers is perhaps not the most strongly-etched of readings, she is able to inflect the text intelligently, and her subtle but heart-felt stresses on particular words not only serve to illuminate the poetic prose, but also meld beautifully with the notes that she sing.

The CD opens with songs by Faure, and while Gens may not possess the charm and naturalness of utterance of Maggie Teyte, whose recordings of Faure's songs are, in the opinion of this reviewer, unsurpassable, she can conjure up the right kind of feeling for every song as no one can. Her tempo for the popular "Apres un reve" is a trifle too laid back. Yet, she conveys to perfection the dream-like quality of the song, as well as the sense of confusion and regret at awakening. Her singing of "Le papillon et la fleur" is delightfully vivid, and her evocation of the feeling of sadness being kept in restraint in "Les berceaux" makes the performance both intimate and touching.

The Debussy group is no less impressive. Despite the innovative idiom in which most of these songs are composed, Gens is able bring them off effortlessly and stylishly. She is in total command whether in the serenity of "Beau soir", the romanticism of "Nuit d'etoiles", the rustic charm of "Fleur des bles", or the harrowing grimness of "Noel des enfants qui n'ont plus de maison", the last one composed when Debussy was being haunted by the atrocities of the Great War. In "Fetes galantes I", although the vocal and piano parts are often independent of each other, Gens's remarkable interpretation succeeds in unifying the two strands into a picturesque and colourful whole. The "3 Chansons de Bilitis", which are composed very much in the style of PELLEAS ET MELISANDE, also find an ideal interpreter in Gens where, blessed with a keen sense of rhythm, she succeeds in propelling the texts forward with musical grace and dramatic import. She would surely make a wonderful Melisande.

The Poulenc is equally fine. The young soprano is able to do full justice to the diverse moods in "Banalites", which, according to Olivier Opdebeeck, who penned the CD notes, is composed in a "part-melancholy, part-joyful tone with a barb of irony which the composer identified in the poet". The "2 Melodies de Guillaume Apollinaire" are sharply contrasted, one (Montparnasse) languid and brooding and the other (Hyde Park) gusty and piquant. Gens's singing of "Les chemins de l'amour", a cross between a Viennese waltz and a cabaret song, is loveliness itself and provides a delicious end to an enchanting recital.

The major reservation that this reviewer has involves the accompaniment of Roger Vignoles. While he is able to provide secure support for the singer, his playing is uncharacterful and even bland. Besides, the piano tone seems to be rather thin at times. Nonetheless, this should not detract one from the sensuous beauty of Gens's performance. This reviewer hopes that Virgin Classics would be encouraged by the success of this release so that they can present this most promising singer in further volumes of French songs by, say, Chausson, Ravel and Duparc.

5 out of 5 stars Nuit d'toiles - Melodies Francaises/ Gens, Vignoles.......2000-06-13

Not being a professional, but loving the genre of French melodies I'll avoid technical commentary; I have become a collector of these in recent years and find this one extremely satifying and appreciate the variety this CD presents.

5 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Vocal Performance.......2000-05-01

This ranks as one of the very best recordings of French 'melodies' that I have yet heard. Unlike most other singers, Gens gives the words drama and meaning. Too many singers perform these works in a detached 'artistic' manner that often makes them all sound almost alike. I say this not to belittle Gens' voice (which is superb), but to indicate that this disk will take you beyond the 'standard' interpretations of these works. I had a chance to compare one of the melodies with another recent recording by Schafer, another singer whom I respect Both were being featured in a local record store. It was hard to realize they were actually singing the same piece. I recently saw Gens perform much of the same program at a recital in NYC. This was the best recital I had heard in a very long time (I go to many). The disk is almost as good. It suffers a bit from a very unnatural recorded sound: the microphone is much too close to the singer and the piano is much too forward. Also the accompaniest in NYC was clearly better. Nevertheless, it would be hard to find a better recorded performance. The more I listen to the disk, the less I notice these drawbacks. The choice of repetoire is also well done. I particularly liked the Debussy 'Trois chansons de Bilitis.' She ends with 'Les chemins de l'amour' which Poulenc wrote for Jean Anouilh's play 'Leaocadia'. This has become very popular outside the normal recital circuit. If you get only one disk of French melodies, this is the one to get.
The Most Relaxing Harp Album in the World... Ever!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Most Relaxing Harp Alblum in the World...Ever!
 The Most Relaxing Harp Album in the World... Ever!

Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AXWGXG
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

  1. Rrie - Claude Debussy
  2. Gymnope No. 3 - Erik Satie
  3. Sonata in A, K.208 (Andante e cantabile) - Domenico Scarlatti
  4. Siciliana - Ottorino Respighi
  5. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat, Op. 73 Emperor - II Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  6. Sonatine, Op. 30 - II Calme et expressif - Marcel Tournier
  7. Allemande & Courante (from French Suite No. 6 in E, BWV 817) - Johann Sebastian Bach
  8. Arabesque No. 1 in E - Claude Debussy
  9. Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty (from Ma M lOye) - Maurice Ravel
  10. Lute Concerto in D, RV 93 - II. Largo - Antonio Vivaldi
  11. Sarabanda - Nino Rota
  12. Siciliano (BWV 1031) - Johann Sebastian Bach
  13. Concerto for Harp & Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 81 - II Romanza (Andante) - Elias Parish-Alvars
  14. Andante (from Violin Sonata in A, BWV 1015) - Johann Sebastian Bach
  15. In a Landscape - John Cage

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
  2. Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
  3. Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
  4. The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (from Preludes, Book I) - Claude Debussy
  5. Sonata for Harp - III Lied - Paul Hindemith
  6. Pavane - Antoine Francisque
  7. Concerto for Flute & Harp in C, K.299 - II Andantino - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  8. Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque) - Claude Debussy
  9. The Sunken Cathedral (from Preludes, Book I) - Claude Debussy
  10. Andantino (from Sonata in C Minor) - Giovanni Pescetti
  11. La Source, Op. 44 (ude) - Alphonse Hasselmans
  12. Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring (from Cantata, BWV 147) - Johann Sebastian Bach
  13. Gymnope No. 1 - Erik Satie
  14. Danses sacret profane - Claude Debussy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Most Relaxing Harp Alblum in the World...Ever!.......2007-01-08

Very soothing. Allows you peace of mind
Screamers (Circus Marches)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Flashy, Fun, and Flamboyant
  • stunning musical review
  • Nice and lively!
  • Sounds even better than when I first heard it
  • A staple
 Screamers (Circus Marches)

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000057L1
Release Date: 1991-02-08

Tracks:

  1. In Storm And Sunshine
  2. Whip And Spur
  3. Invictus
  4. The Big Cage
  5. Bones Trombone
  6. Them Basses
  7. The Circus Bee
  8. The Screamer
  9. Thunder And Blazes
  10. Robinson's Grand Entree
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  12. Bombasto
  13. The Squealer
  14. Rolling Thunder
  15. Bennett's Triumphal
  16. Bravura
  17. Bugles And Drum
  18. Illinois March
  19. Children's March
  20. The Interlochen Bowl
  21. Onward-Upward
  22. Boy Scouts Of America
  23. Americans We
  24. Officer Of The Day
  25. March
  26. Second Regiment, Connecticut National Guard March
  27. The Mad Major
  28. Guadalcanal March From

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Flashy, Fun, and Flamboyant.......2007-05-31

The Circus March is unfortunately a style of music that is often ignored, yet can be one of the most difficult things to play. Musicians almost have to have a feel for it to achieve the desired effect. Each march contained herein captures both excitement, showmanship, and even a certain degree of comedy that is associated with this style. Listening to these brings back a by-gone era of bearded ladies, roller coasters, and kettle corn. If you play this regularly, you may even begin to smell the peanuts roasting....

5 out of 5 stars stunning musical review.......2005-09-27

This is music I have not heard, or played, for years. Most impressive musicianship. And the tempos are unbelievable! For this size group, it is amazing--and nothing less would be expected.

I am a retired music teacher, and this brought me back to the times when I played in large marching bands, or smaller groups for the local rodeo, as a college student. Great excitement in listening, and being swept away to a time when I had less to worry about.

The music itself has a great affect on me, besides the impressive way in which it is delivered. Great sound. Great precision. Great music that just isn't played or used much anymore. How fun to relive those moments--especially the ones featuring the trombone.

5 out of 5 stars Nice and lively!.......2004-04-28

I was specifically looking for music of the circus and this recording just blew me away. It is clean and well done -- technically speaking. The Eastman Wind Ensemble is spectacular! If you are looking for something that sounds like a circus band, this is NOT it. This is a very professional, high quality recording of some of the best march music ever composed.

5 out of 5 stars Sounds even better than when I first heard it.......2004-03-01

When I first heard the last eleven marches on this recording; I heard them on tape, and I really enjoyed them, this was back in 1988 when I was in the seventh grade. When I moved in the winter of 1988, I lost that tape. I was very sad when I did, and it was not until the summer of 2002 that I saw this recording at amazon; 14 years later still great, and sounds even better on CD than it did on tape. This time was even better, because it has even more marches, in the old tape, it had what on this recording are tracks 17-28. Tracks 1-16 are equally good, this recording is of a great sentimental value for me...I hope you enjoy as much as I have 14 years later....

5 out of 5 stars A staple.......2003-06-14

A great collection of marches not by Sousa conducting by none other than Fennell. You can't go wrong having this in your band CD collection.
Hell Destroyer
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This apocalypse rocks.
  • Epic, true heavy metal!
  • Hell is Unleashed!!!!
  • Hell has been destroyed!!
 Hell Destroyer
Cage
Manufacturer: DA Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PFU9C4
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

  1. Descension 2. Hell Destroyer 3. I Am The King 4. The Circle Of Light 5. Christ Hammer 6. Born In Blood 7. Abomination 8. Inauguration 9. Rise Of The Beast 10. Cremation Of Care 11. Bohemian Grove 12. Final Proclamation 13. From Death To Legend 14. Legion Of Demons 15. Betrayal 16. Fall Of The Angels 17. Fire And Metal 18. Beyond The Apocalypse 19. The Lords Of Chaos 20. Metal Devil

Product Description

This CD is Produced, Engineered, Recorded, and Mixed by Richard "The Guru" Carr and Mastered by 2 time Grammy Award Winner Gavin Lurssen at Lurssen Mastering in Hollywood, CA. Cage's music is best described as new rock metal with influences of the likes of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Queensryche. This CD is a must for metal fans.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This apocalypse rocks........2007-07-29

It's hard not to note the Judas Priest similarities but there is so much more here. JP never had this kind of double bass drumming and Peck's vocals are sheer power. Tight dueling guitar leads that were obviously learned from the Tipton/Downing school of shred, this album just asks for descriptives. Smokin, scorching, whiplashin', old school in all the best ways, pure metal for the freak who remembers when it was invented. Missing the days of intense power metal that had you banging your head so hard your eyes almost popped out? Here it is revisited.
The story is loosely based on the book of Revelation done in DC comic style. Goofy but well done. A great buy.

5 out of 5 stars Epic, true heavy metal!.......2007-06-27

Get this, crank it up and prepare to scream along. Catchy, simple-yet-clever songs with Sean Peck's best vocal performance to date. Also, an epic storyline that puts a slight sci-fi twist on the book of Revalations. Fave songs include but are not limited to "I Am The King," "Abomination," and "Born from Blood."

5 out of 5 stars Hell is Unleashed!!!!.......2007-06-15

Wow!!! This album is fow Judas Priest should sound today!!! This album, tells the story of the Apocalypse through the eyes of Sean Peck, possibly the greatest vocalist in metal today. Great album layout too. This is my pick for album of the year. Buy or Burn in Hell!!!!!!

4 out of 5 stars Hell has been destroyed!!.......2007-06-04

Cage is back and put Hell on a slow simmer!, they pick up where they left off..."Darker Than Black" this easily rates right up there. The title tune being the best you won't be disappointed with the other tracks. If you thought you had to leave the US for some good metal...know now you can stay in the good 'ole US of A, with this San Diego band. They can give all those want-to-be-metal bands a lesson in REAL METAL. Sean Peck has got to be the best power vocalist of the 21 century, he has the range and power that has not been heard since Rob Halford back in the "Sad Wings of Destiny" days.The twin guitar attack of Anthony McGinnis & Dave Garcia is far better than Tipton-Downning of today.If you are a true Metal Head you should add this CD to your collection today along with "Unveiled, Astrology and of course "Darker Than Black".
Pieces in a Modern Style
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding. A classic.
  • Pay not attention to the crab behind the curtain
  • This is incredible. Arrogant but incredible
  • not a rave
  • Pieces in a peaceful style.
 Pieces in a Modern Style
Samuel Barber , Ludwig van Beethoven , John Cage , Ferry Corsten , Henryk Gorecki , George Frideric Handel , Pietro Mascagni , Maurice Ravel , Erik Satie , Andre (aka ATB) Tanneberger , Antonio Vivaldi , and William Orbit
Manufacturer: Maverick
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000046S1W
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

  1. Adagio For Strings
  2. In A Landscape
  3. Ogive Number 1
  4. Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo
  5. Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte
  6. L'Inverno
  7. Triple Concerto
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  9. Piece In Old Style I
  10. Piece In Old Style III
  11. Opus 132

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  1. Adagio For Strings: Ferry Corsten Remix
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Amazon.com

William Orbit's Pieces in a Modern Style is an ambient album that rejigs 11 works by classical composers in a particularly tacky fashion. Even though Orbit has proved his mettle as an innovative and exciting producer for others--Blur's 13 and Madonna's Ray of Light--this is an ungainly meeting of the sublime and the absurd that, frankly, doesn't work. Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings," Ludwig van Beethoven's "Triple Concerto," Henryk Gorecki's "Piece in the Old Style I," and Antonio Vivaldi's "L'Inverno" are four that unfortunately meet their maker in a crude pileup of flat, belching synths and wallpaper flourishes. If he had combined live instrumentation with a playful reverence for the arcane glories of the past, perhaps he could have managed to make reality out of that most elusive of notions: experimental music that actually sells. However, Orbit fails to do anything more than resemble a second-rate Vangelis. --Maxine Kabuubi

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding. A classic........2007-06-06

I have been working in electronic music for almost 20 years years. I have a massive library of music for almost any reason, mood and itch. Tonight, I am taking the five minutes to stop and write how unique, amazing and consistently refreshing this album is everytime I go back to it since the day it was released.

Highly Melodic, very electronic and overall lacking the percussive elements most have come to know when listening to Orbit.

Much more sophisticated than the average listener might appreciate.Consider it a staple for anyone serious about electronic music.

I believe anyone rating this poorly is looking for a pop appeal that you just won't find here, thankfully.

4 out of 5 stars Pay not attention to the crab behind the curtain.......2006-06-22

I don't know who Maxine Kubabi is. She's certainly untitled to her opinion. An "ungainly meeting of the sublime and the absurd?" What a sublimely empty and inadequate statement.

You have to know something about a genre before you can be an effective critic inside it. You should be able to specify why you don't like something in some detail, rather than resort to crabby nebulousities ... that's greasy kid stuff.

What Orbit has done is to realize some old, familiar works in an electronic medium, using smooth and musical strokes. He's taken many big chances. Some of them worked out well, others not as well as one might hope. But he deserves kudos for taking a risk and for making some of it work.

Why would anyone who *likes* electronic music complain that it doesn't have live instrumentation? That's like complaining that jazz has no rock and roll in it. "Reverence"? "Second rate Vangelis"? so: you were disappointed that Orbit didn't create more of the kind of schmaltz you personally like. Yanni, anyone?

For those who actually like electronic music, and like Beethoven's Opus 132, please, give that track a listen. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars This is incredible. Arrogant but incredible.......2006-05-26

I have been a fan William Orbit since Water from a vine leaf and I have to admit while this ins't exactly a electronica per se it is still amazing to see what he has done with our classics. The listening experience depends solely on the listener. More ambient than anything else I have heard though.

Recommended for William orbit and curious georges

4 out of 5 stars not a rave.......2006-02-04

If you're looking for something to pop in late at night to dance to...this is not the album. This album is eery and some of it is painful. It's not full of upbeat electronics like originally thought it would be. But, I love it. It's great to listen to while just thinking...relaxing...reading...it's beautiful.

4 out of 5 stars Pieces in a peaceful style........2005-11-28

Being a fan of ambient and electronica for some time, I decided to give this a try. I can understand how some may simply hear this as a cheesy reworking of the classics, just a man and his keyboard, but it's really much deeper than that if you just sit and listen. I suggest not comparing to the originals as much as enjoying what these pieces are themselves. A few tracks do lag, and there are quiet spots, but as a whole I find "Pieces In A Modern Style" to be almost hypnotic, and as I said in my review title, rather peaceful. The tracks I prefer the most are "Adiago For Strings", "Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo", "L'Inverno", and the music-box sounding "Triple Concerto". However the others are fine as well. I say, if you think you might like this, you probably will. It's well worth the used price if nothing else.
Leaving Las Vegas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Thanks for the reviews! I will not buy it now
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  • lonely teardrops not here
  • What Happened
  • Graet Soundtrack, but Mike Figgis BLEW IT....
 Leaving Las Vegas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Sting , Nicholas Cage , and Don Henley
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000QHZ
Release Date: 1995-11-07

Tracks:

  1. Intro Dialogue - Nicolas Cage/Elisabeth Shue
  2. Angel Eyes - Sting
  3. Are You Desirable?
  4. Ben & Bill
  5. Leaving Las Vegas
  6. Sera's Dark Side
  7. Mara
  8. Burlesque
  9. On The Street
  10. Bossa Vega
  11. Ben Pawns His Rolex/Sera Talks To Her Shrink
  12. My One And Only Love - Sting
  13. Sera Invites Ben To Stay
  14. Come Rain Or Come Shine - Don Heley
  15. Ben And Sera - Theme
  16. Ridiculous - Nicolas Cage
  17. Biker Bar
  18. Ben's Hell
  19. It's A Lonesome Old Town - Sting
  20. Blues For Ben
  21. Get Out
  22. Reunited
  23. Sera Talks To The Cab Driver
  24. She Really Loved Him
  25. I Won't Be Going South For A While - The Palladinos

Amazon.com

There aren't many directors with the talent--or nerve--to compose and play the music for their films (although creepmeister John Carpenter comes to mind), and none have done it more artfully than Mike Figgis on Leaving Las Vegas. Though Figgis was nominated for both writing and directing Oscars (and Nicolas Cage won one for Best Actor) for the 1995 film, listening to his subdued, moody jazz (punctuated by vocal standard renditions by Sting and Don Henley) one can't help feeling that his music was unfairly overlooked. Smokey and mournful, it plays against the Vegas musical stereotype by underscoring the loneliness at the heart of Sin City. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The soundtrack to director Mike Figgis' critically acclaimed 1995 drama that Nicolas Cage won the Best Actor Oscar for, no longer available in the U.S.. The album scored by Figgis (a keyboardist & trumpeter as well), topped Billboard's jazz chart at the

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Thanks for the reviews! I will not buy it now.......2006-12-30

As much as I love the movie Leaving Las Vegas, I refuse to buy it if "Lonely Teardrops" is not on the soundtrack.

3 out of 5 stars most key song from Michael - Lonely Tear drops missing?.......2005-03-12

This is terrible that the key song in the sound track by Michael McDonald - Lonely Tear Drops is missing??
Is there another version

1 out of 5 stars lonely teardrops not here.......2003-02-15

If you're looking for Michael MacDonald's "Lonely Teardrops," it' ain't on here. Buy "Live At The Beacon." It's on there.

3 out of 5 stars What Happened.......2000-02-08

The soundtrack for Leaving Las Vegas was very good, Mike Figgis is an excellent conducter of the boozy feel of moments better left without lyrics. However, I cannot in good conscience give the soundtrack a higher rating, as the absence of the Michael McDonald version of "Lonely Teardrops", used twice in the film to great effect, is not available anywhere, I presume, as I've been unable to track it down. WHY? This song is incredible, and well worth the price of admission. Sting and Don Henley not withstanding, they both are very good, but the absence of Mike on the soundtrack is a Major letdown....if anyone knows how to get a copy of the "Lonely Teardrops" version on this movie please let me know...Buk218@aol.com

4 out of 5 stars Graet Soundtrack, but Mike Figgis BLEW IT...........2000-02-01

This is one of the better soundtracks of a rather great movie, with only one problem. The most powerful song of the movie, "Lonely Teardrops", re-made by Michael McDonald, is somehow missing from the soundtrack... Not only is this the most powerful song in the movie, but it is the most memorable. This leaves one to ask how it could have been left out of the soundtrack, and why Mike Figgis BLEW IT...

Music Info:

  1. Champions of Rock-n-Roll, Vol. 2: Stud Rock - Rock Me
  2. Come An' Get It
  3. Complicated Futility of Ignorance
  4. Corpus Christi
  5. Cult Classic [Gold CD]
  6. Daily Living [Explicit Lyrics]
  7. Dave Uhrich
  8. Demanufacture
  9. Demons and Wizards
  10. Disharmonization [Import]

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