Adventures Of...

Adventures Of...

Adventures Of...

Track Listings
 
1. Don't Be Afraid
2. Keep Moving
3. Wolf
4. Teeth of the Jungle
5. Spiritual Being
6. Homeless
7. Superstar
8. Adventures of...
9. Among the Stars
10. Sunrise
11. Epilogue

Adventures Of...,Terra Firma,Platipus [Studio],Dance Music,Pop,Progressive Trance,Rock/Pop,Trance
2001: A Space Odyssey - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1996 Reissue)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • great music, great reissue
  • fantastic
  • whoa.
  • Great Music for Halloween, very creepy
  • Bleakest of Futures...
 2001: A Space Odyssey - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1996 Reissue)

Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000033WB
Release Date: 1996-10-29

Tracks:

  1. Overture: Atmospheres - The Sudwesfunk Orchestra, Ernest Bour
  2. Main Title: Also Sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spake Zarathustra) - The Vienna Philharmonic, Herbert Von Karajan
  3. Requiem For Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Two Mixed Choirs & Orchestra - The Bavarian Radio Orchetra, Francis Travis
  4. The Blue Danube (Excerpt) - The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Von Karajan
  5. Lux Aeterna - The Stuttgart Schola Cantorum, Clytus Gottwold
  6. Gayane Ballet Suite (Adagio) - The Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra, Gennadi Rezhdestvensky
  7. Jupiter And Beyond - The Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Francis Travis, The Sudwesfunk Orchestra, Ernest Bour, Internationale.
  8. Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey) - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
  9. The Blue Danube (Reprise) - The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert Von Karajan
  10. Also Sprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey) - Sudwesfunk Orchestra
  11. Lux Aeterna - The Stuttgart Schola Cantorum, Clytus Gottwold
  12. Adventures (Unaltered) - Internationale Musikinstitut, Gyorgy Ligeti
  13. HAL 9000 - Dialog Montage

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This commemorative reissue of music from 2001: A Space Odyssey combines the Also sprach Zarathustra theme, various Johann and Richard Strauss segments, and a ballet suite by Aram Khachaturian--all of which prove how much Stanley Kubrick's film attempts to avoid the soundtrack clichés of most science-fiction movies. Instead of the expected sci-fi effects, there is a more ironic application of music that would be otherwise incongruous to the celestial settings. Here, "The Blue Danube" complements scenes involving weightlessness and descending spacecraft, while Gyorgy Ligeti's creepy "monolith" music connotes Armageddon more than interplanetary exploration. The tracks play as they had appeared on the original soundtrack release back in the '60s, but there is also previously unreleased supplemental material and a dialogue montage entitled "HAL 9000." --Joseph Lanza

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great music, great reissue.......2007-04-16

This is a great collection of music and I love the great mastering job that was done with this. The inclusion of the tracks from the original MGM soundtrack release are a great bonus. The liner notes include interpretations of the film and the music that are insightful.

I noticed that the music in the movie is mixed in surround sound, it would be great if they could release this on DVD-Audio or SACD surround. I'd buy it again!

5 out of 5 stars fantastic.......2007-03-11

I have the old lp release of this music, what an incredible array of classical music, topped off by my personal favorite piece of music in the world, the blue danube waltz. Let yourself be carried away in deep space by this incredible score.

5 out of 5 stars whoa........2006-09-04

"Atmospheres" was enough to make me buy this album. just try to imagine what eternity might sound like. okay, now you know exactly what Atmospheres is. wow. who else could having captured the feelings that are in this score? this is above talented. this is above genius. this is above avand garde. this is too good to be labeled as anything at all.

5 out of 5 stars Great Music for Halloween, very creepy.......2006-03-17

I bought this CD to use for a haunted house program, the music will creep you out.

5 out of 5 stars Bleakest of Futures..........2005-10-08

The atonal, unsettling atmosphere of much of the music of Ligeti is fitting to the bleak vision of a human future reigned by nothing but cold technology and of humans drained of emotions except for the deepest animalist fear originating from our inner reptilian brainparts which have not changed for over millions of years. The incongruity of Johann Strauss' lovely 'An der schönen blauen Donau' with the cold technicality of spacefaring as depicted here could not be more complete, but what a perfect find on Stanley Kubrick's part! It makes the uneasiness and confusion even greater. And then, to top it of, the complete and flabbergasting irony of using Richard Strauss' Fanfare for the 'rise of Man' in his 'Also Sprach Zarathustra': what a great destiny for 'Man' indeed, this bleakest of bleak visions of the future!
As a soundtrack for '2001: A Space Odyssey' this music together on one album is just great.
And besides, this soundtrack has indeed, like so many others I guess, made me aware of the genius of Ligeti, which otherwise might have gone unnoticed for me.
The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • I ADORE this soundtrack!
  • A great collection of songs!
 The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Fontana Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001DZM
Release Date: 1994-08-23

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  2. Go West - The Village People
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  19. I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round) (Phillip Damien Extended Vox) - Alicia Bridges

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One of the many wonderful things about the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was that it educated the populace on the school of drag. (At least a little.) Likewise, the film's soundtrack also enlightens those who may have wrongly thought that drag is rooted specifically in disco and torch classics. Sure, there's more than one version of disco stalwarts like "Shake Your Groove Thing," "I Love the Nightlife," and "I Will Survive," but this collection also finds the camp in songs like Paper Lace's "Billy Don't Be a Hero" and "Take a Letter Maria" by R.B. Graves. And of course, Abba's "Mamma Mia" emerges as the embodiment of overwrought dramatics. The soundtrack, with songs by the Village People and Vanessa Williams, is as much of a romp as the film. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars How many copies of "I Love the Nightlife" can you own?.......2007-02-22

In every way, thas to be the most flaming gay CD ever made, and it's brilliant! Even the CD case is pink!

I have to say, the soundtrack to this movie is nearly as funny as the movie itself. But where the movie gains it humor from situational comedy and humanity, the soundtrack is ironic and cheesy to the far extreme.

Nevertheless, put this on at a party and watch all the grown-ups get up to dance.

5 out of 5 stars Great Feelgood Music.......2007-01-24

Full of Disco fun tracks and light hearted dance numbers, this is well worth having.

5 out of 5 stars "I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me...".......2007-01-11

This film is wonderful, this soundtrack is wonderful, the entire Priscilla package is WONDERFUL! This will put you in the right mood everytime, whether you are doing a show in your car, spraying your hair high, or "prancing around lip-synching the words to other people's songs." Get it, girl.

5 out of 5 stars I ADORE this soundtrack!.......2005-02-14

I've had this soundtrack for over 5 years, and I love it to death. It's one of my favorites, with a great variety of music. It always puts me in a good mood, and is overall just a great compilation. You'll love it!

5 out of 5 stars A great collection of songs!.......2002-10-29

The CD opens with a song meant for camp purposes. But, you know it's a guilty pleasure because you'll start singing along too! We're all allowed.

The variety of songs on this CD is wonderful. From jazz to folk to disco to modern remixes of those old dance hits--you will not be disappointed.

As you can see, there are a lot of tracks and the CD is worth it! It's a great disc for parties and other fun activities.

During my cassette days, I wore out the tape. Now that I have a CD player, I can play the disc over and over and over as many times as I want. I still catch myself singing "Can't Help Loving That Man" from "Showboat." That's just one of many great songs on this soundtrack CD. Treat yourself to the movie and then relive your film experience with this CD!
Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1985 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1985 Original Broadway Cast)
Roger Miller
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002O4T
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

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  14. Worlds Apart
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  17. Leavin's Not The Only way To Go
  18. Waitin' For The Light To Shine (Reprise)
  19. Free At Last
  20. Muddy Water (Reprise)

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This unjustly forgotten masterpiece was in many ways the last great creative gasp for the late, great country songwriter-singer Roger Miller, who died in 1992. After he wrote countless country gems like "Invitation to the Blues," "King of the Road," and "Dang Me" during the 1950s and '60s, Miller's creative muse ran dry in the early 1970s. The drought continued until he made a remarkable comeback by penning the 20-song score and contributing vocals to the soundtrack of this 1985 Broadway adaptation of Mark Twain's literary classic. Big River still stands as a dazzling, heartwarming slice of musical Americana and the final crowning achievement in one of country music's most celebrated careers. --Bob Allen

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2007-03-24

This is a very cute musical. Do not be fooled this is a mark twain book, not your Dr.Suess. So use caution and don't buy this unless you can listen to the quality of music and not nessicarily the lyrics. But I love the story and it is a great buy. But seeing it live is really good. I enjoyed it. The best song is the Royal Nonesuch.

5 out of 5 stars Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn .......2007-03-10

This is one of the best musical i have heard. wide range of music plus some that you will want to sing everytime. This is a must get

5 out of 5 stars AMERICAN GOLD.......2007-03-06

Many people probably only know Roger Miller from the somewhat goofy songs that he wrote, but he was truly a genius who wrote and performed a variety of songs. There is such a variety of songs here written in several different styles. Some of the serious songs are fully as good as the lighthearted songs. This truly does show what an amazing person Roger Miller was and his mastery of many different types and styles of music. After listening to the music, I would love to see a stage production of this, as I never have. There aren't many show albums that sound interesting enough to make you want to go see the play, but this one sure does. I guess the only disappointment is that Roger Miller doesn't perform any of the songs himself. Most of the songs are quite short (averaging probably around two minutes each), but much of Miller's output consisted of short songs. Perhaps it is because he could say more in two minutes that many song writer's could in four (or more). It's a shame that this hasn't become more well known and performed more often. Cats (for example) had a very long run and some people think it was awful.

4 out of 5 stars Best Musical - 1985.......2006-12-29

Winner of the 1985 Tony for Best Musical, Roger Miller, best known for his sixties classic "King Of The Road", provides a fine score for this adaptation of Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". The cast, led by Daniel Jenkins, Ron Richardson, John Goodman, Rene Auberjonois & Patti Cohenour, are terrific & have great voices to match.

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Waitin' For The Light To Shine
Guv'ment
Muddy Water
River In The Rain (my personal favorite)
Worlds Apart
You Oughta Be Here With Me
Leavin's Not The Only Way To Go

5 out of 5 stars One of the Greats.......2006-12-24

This is simply one of the greatest musicals of our time by one of the best song writers,"The King of the Road," Roger Miller. So many wonderful songs will just leave you with a goofy smile on your face. ENJOY IT!!!
Music from the Star Wars Saga
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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John Williams
Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002OOUTG
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

  1. Main Theme
  2. The Asteroid Field
  3. Princess Leia
  4. The Imperial March
  5. Yoda's Theme
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  8. The Flag Parade
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  10. The Adventures Of Jar Jar
  11. Duel Of The Fates
  12. Across The Stars
  13. The Throne Room - Finale

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Long Time Ago..........2007-01-12

I bought this CD to play at work for background music and it's great for that. The only thing missing is the usually obligatory 20th Century Fox theme before the main Star Wars theme. Other than that, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus do a very fine job with Maestro Williams' music, indeed.

5 out of 5 stars Spectacular!.......2007-01-12

I thought this cd was excellent! I bought it as a gift for my brother, who is a huge Star Wars fan, and he loved it. The music reminds me of the best parts of the movies. I think anyone who is a fan should get a copy.

4 out of 5 stars Star Wars Tunes.......2007-01-09

My kids love the Star Wars movies so I bought this hoping we would have something new to listen to in the car. They love it and I love listening to something different. John Williams is genius.

5 out of 5 stars My son loves it.......2005-09-11

My six-year old has become a huge fan of Star Wars and enjoys listening to this disc. It has the best tracks of each episode.

5 out of 5 stars Star Wars Saga.......2005-07-20

Wonderful music. Best from all the movies. How can you go wrong?
The Great Adventures of Slick Rick
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The greatest stories ever told
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 The Great Adventures of Slick Rick
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ASIN: B0000024K3
Release Date: 1995-05-02

Tracks:

  1. Treat Her Like A Prostitute
  2. The Ruler's Back
  3. Children's Story
  4. The Moment I Feared
  5. Let's Get Crazy
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After he gained legendary status rapping on Doug E. Fresh's "La Di Da Di," it was only a matter of time before the world would clutch British-born Ricky Walters to its heart. Rick had already fancied himself a rabid storyteller (and a mighty good one) on Fresh's track "The Show," and Great Adventures became Slick Rick's novella. Not content with one perspective, Slick Rick often employed tag-team rhyming with himself as his own partner ("Mona Lisa," "Teacher Teacher"). His cautionary tales ("Hey Young World," "Children's Story," "Teenage Love") work much better than his freaky tales ("Treat Her Like a Prostitute," "Indian Girl"). Still, it doesn't take a musicologist to appreciate the complex rhyme schemes and scenarios of "The Moment I Feared," "Children's Story," and "Mona Lisa," and his slight accent heightened his distinctiveness. Despite lukewarm response to his follow-up--as well as a stint in the pokey--Slick Rick will always be remembered for his Great Adventures, an essential B-boy document. --Todd Inoue

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The greatest stories ever told.......2007-06-05

How can we possibly forget about Slick Rick when we talk about great rappers? He is the greatest hip hop storyteller alive. Chlidren's Story, The Moment I Feared, Indian Girl, Mona Lisa, Kit(whats the scoop) and Teacher, Teacher further solidifies that claim. I guess you pay one hell of a price when you let TV and radio define to you what's hip hop. Aside from telling vivid stories, Slick Rick can also bring it to you on an MC level(Teacher, Teacher, The Ruler's Back) and can give it to you on a positive tip(Teenage Love, Hey Young World). Standout Tracks: THE RULER'S BACK, CHILDREN'S STORY(classic), THE MOMENT I FEARED(Slick Rick's finest moment), INDIAN GIRL(comical story with an ending that will leave you in stitches), MONA LISA, HEY YOUNG WORLD, TEENAGE LOVE, and TEACHER, TEACHER. Filler: NONE!!! Bottom Line: The Great Adventures of Slick Rick is definite requirement for any hip hop head who loved hip hop before it became S***hop. Slick Rick is not only one of hip hop's elite, he is also in the hip hop hall of fame. HANDS OFF ASSATA AND SLICK RICK!!!

5 out of 5 stars A classic CD.......2007-05-22

The music does not sound dated. I had this cd many years ago, and lost it along, the way. I still love to hear these old songs again, and again. Slick Rick is very creative. The cd is a classic must have. But, it could stand to be remastered. The volume is much lower then the other music on my mp3 player.

1 out of 5 stars Hot Garbage.......2007-04-30

Wow..wackest trash ive heard in a minute. How do yall think this cat is dope? Doesnt take alot of skill tow rite a rhyming story with no mettas or punches...

Go buy Some Gang Starr..some de la soul...some Wu...some gravediggaz..anything but this garbage

4 out of 5 stars True Classic.......2007-04-24

This is a classic CD. I wish I could also find Dana Dane's CD for a reason price.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet album.......2007-02-28

i am pretty sick of rap in 2007, so i go back to 88. it's great. i love it. simple, not too complex and not stupid. 5 stars for hip hop that i'll listen to all my life, even in 2234.
The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music

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ASIN: B0000C6K09
Release Date: 2003-10-07

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  1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
  2. Jaws-Main Theme
  3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
  4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
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  8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
  9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
  10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

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  1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
  2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
  3. Hook-Main Themes
  4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
  5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
  6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
  7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
  8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
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  10. Catch Me If You Can

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  1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
  2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
  3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
  4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
  5. The Cowboys-Overture
  6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
  7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
  8. Family Plot-End Titles
  9. The Fury-Main Titles
  10. Superman-Main Theme
  11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
  12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
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Tracks:

  1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
  2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
  3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
  4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
  5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
  6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
  7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
  8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
  9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
  10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
  11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
  12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

5 out of 5 stars Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

5 out of 5 stars JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!
The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A breakthrough album
  • Different
  • this is a magical (short review)
  • Bjork? Miss Li?
  • Imaginatively weird album
 The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn
CocoRosie
Manufacturer: Touch & Go Records
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ASIN: B000NQR7RU
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Tracks:

  1. Rainbowarriors
  2. Promise
  3. Bloody Twins
  4. Japan
  5. Sunshine
  6. Black Poppies
  7. Werewolf
  8. Animals
  9. Houses
  10. Raphael
  11. Girl And The Geese
  12. Miracle

Album Description

Their third release represents another stride onward from previous works, where the girls continue to experiment with their disparate voices and clashing personalities, juxtaposing devastating ballads like "Werewolf" with exhilarating tracks like "Japan" and the jaunty single "Rainbowarriors". It's a lush, orchestral array of sounds and beauty; a vaudevillian opera, if you will.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A breakthrough album.......2007-06-12

I never considered myself a big CocoRosie fan before this album... but even on first listen it was hard not to notice there are a bunch of absolutely stunning tracks here... Raphael, Promise, Werewolf etc.

To me the album is a lot more confident and cohesive than Noah's Ark, which had flashes of brilliance but was never totally satisfying. Highly recommended.


5 out of 5 stars Different.......2007-05-13

Cocorosie is different. It is this difference that makes this album great. If you like rock, pop or folk, then you should enjoy this ablum. If you're looking for variety, then this album will be a good addition to your collection.

5 out of 5 stars this is a magical (short review).......2007-05-10

This does not fall short in any respects!
Cocorosie's imagery is beautiful and frightening, like the hypnopompic state of not-quite-awake. Definitely have they not at all declined over albums. Ever strengthening their abilities in storytelling and musicianship, Cocorosie leads the listener inward to a tiny, new world of romance and creepies. The whole disc seems so natural and carefree, but at the same time every word and sound is so, so perfectly placed. It's real enjoyable.

2 out of 5 stars Bjork? Miss Li?.......2007-05-03

For me, this album sounds like their influences come from Bjork and Miss Li. Although some of the songs are slightly different with beat and rhythm, I think I'd rather listen to Bjork's Vespertine. Bjork uses the same style and the same sound with chimes and drums on almost all of her albums. I strongly suggest to buy one of hers instead. Much more heart felt. Although I really wanted to like this album, I simply....can't.

5 out of 5 stars Imaginatively weird album.......2007-04-21

This album sounds like it could be the soundtrack to the Jean-Pierre Jeunet film "City of Lost Children" with a dash of hip-hop thrown in for good measure but be warned, on first listen this album feels somewhat slow & lumbering but after quite a few listens that all changes & each song beautifully stands out from the next. Easily one of the best albums of 2007.
The Adventures of Panama Red
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • This album is a must for your collection, "Panama Red" alone is worth the price of addmission!
  • Cool Country Rock
  • Trust me, this rocks.
  • Hippie Culture USA
  • What was once entertaining...
 The Adventures of Panama Red
The New Riders of the Purple Sage
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000002515
Release Date: 1989-07-20

Tracks:

  1. Panama Red
  2. It's Alright With Me
  3. Lonesome L.A. Cowboy
  4. Important Exportin Man
  5. One Too Many Stories
  6. Kick In The Head
  7. You Should Have Seen Me Runnin
  8. Teardrops In My Eyes
  9. L.A. Lady
  10. Thank The Day
  11. Cement, Clay And Glass

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars This album is a must for your collection, "Panama Red" alone is worth the price of addmission!.......2006-10-15

The Dead, Skynard, Allman Bros. & Eagles mixed into a bowl and fired up! I bought this album solely for "Panama Red" but the entire album turned out to be very enjoyable. The sound of the album is unique but also reminiscent of other bands that were popular at the time of it's release (1973). Mostly, the lyrics are funny but occasionally become introspective. The "drug culture" and language that is present in the songs take you back to a seeminly simpler time, this one is definitely worth buying.

4 out of 5 stars Cool Country Rock.......2006-03-18

I first bought this album in 1975. Its amazing how after 30 yrs the songs still sound as good as they did way back then. Very good collection of tunes. Half the cd is country and the other half is rock. Total track time is around 30 minutes. Very good music.

5 out of 5 stars Trust me, this rocks........2006-03-16

I see there are already plenty of reviews of Panama Red already, so I really have no excuse for writing my own. All the same...

Firstly, I think people who don't like this album are probably thinking of NRPS as the dead's little sister, which frankly it is not. It has very little to do with the dead. It's psycadelic cowboy rock.
It is also totally fantastic. There is not a song on the album that I don't like.
Here's a mini review of the songs-

"Panama Red"- Totally a classic. First time I heard it I was singing along by the end.
"It's All Right With Me"- Oo-Oo- yeeeaaah, to qoute it.
"Lonesome LA Cowboy"- The lines about smokin' dope, snortin' coke are great. Heck, the whole song is.
"(Ok Sam)Important exportin' man"- Very catchy. Greatest saxaphone.
"One Too Many Stories"- Oh, woe. The only one I couldn't call my favorite. But it's still fine.
"Kick in the head"- Absolutely my favorite. The lyrics are bizarre and typicle Robert Hunter. (Funny the dead never preformed it)
"You Should Have Seen Me Runnin"- Lord. Buffy Sainte-Marie is the greatest back up ever. I don't know why there isn't more of her and less of Donna Jean. (???)
"Teardrops in My Eyes"- I can't help dancing when this plays. Happiest sad song ever.
"L.A Lady"-Really well done. Good singing, good music, good lyrics. What more could you ask for?
"Thank the Day"- Typical Torbert (It's about sailing). The lyrics "I couldn't keep from smiling" must apply to the listener.
"Cement, Clay and Glass"- Wait a sec. THIS is my favorite. Great anti urban sprawl song.
I have only one beef, and trust me it's not the song's fault. I guess when they put it onto cd they changed it a little, because at the end when he (David Nelson, I think. Don't qoute me) is singing "Cement, Clay and Glass" over and over you can hear Donna Jean Godchaux singing signifigantly louder than the he is. This isn't a problem on the record (I know because I have it), just the Cd.

Thats it for the songs, but I think I should mention one other thing thats unfortunate: the packaging for the Cd is not nearly as exciting as it was for the record. The fantastic Panama Red cartoon is rather squashed. Aslo, the sleave that had the lyrics and the picture of NRPS with the grungy dog is not reproduced anywhere.
Thats really all, and, frankly, I can deal with the two small drawbacks because the CD means I can listen to it in the car, lend it to my friends, whatever.

It's pretty hard to dislike the New Riders, so you should definatley give this Cd a try.

5 out of 5 stars Hippie Culture USA.......2005-10-24

First..Woody Guthrie, then Easy Rider, then the Byrd's Sweetheart Of The Rodeo then The New Riders...this rock and roll country and western offshoot of the Dead came into their commercial heyday with these bright unashamed batch of songs.
Their self titled debuet is the most Dead like, their 2nd Powerglide pushed them into speedier funkier grooves while Gypsy Cowboy defined them in a more roots folk setting.
Panama Red became their anthem as the Merry Pranksters of rock culture.
Of course the themes of many of the songs are somewhat comical these days but eventhough the CD is a short one the songs and tunes are alive and still sound fresh.The ballads have beautiful melody,the rockers rock like Commander Cody and the production was top-notch for it's day with bright loud lovely sound.
Their ist release with Garcia and company is a classic..this is the one to forget your troubles with.

3 out of 5 stars What was once entertaining..........2005-07-19

I listened to a lot of this type of stuff in high school. I think it's an okay album but one grows tired of the many cheesy drug references. The two songs on the album that I think have stood the test are the ones that have little flash compared to the signature numbers on the album. "Teardrops in my Eye" is a cover an old Red Allen country number. It works fine on this album. "Cement, clay and glass" a song about urban sprawl was appropos in the 70s and is so now.

I tip my hat to Jerry for prodding his pals to do some country. I'm glad this album was made and I listened to it a lot in the 70s. I'll likely enjoy an occasional track should I ever hear them somewhere but only some of the album has stood the test of time.
Cinema Serenade II: The Golden Age
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • NEVER RECEIVED THIS ITEM!!
  • Perlman, Williams reunite in wonderful Serenade sequel
  • Some of the most beautiful music you'll ever hear
  • Don't compare it to Cinema Serenade 1
  • I can't stop listening to this CD....
 Cinema Serenade II: The Golden Age

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B00000JQG0
Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

  1. Laura
  2. Now, Voyager
  3. Modern Times
  4. Lost Weekend
  5. The Quiet Man
  6. The Adventures Of Robin Hood
  7. Casablanca
  8. Henry V
  9. The Uninvited: 'Stella By Starlight'
  10. My, Foolish Heart
  11. Gone With The Wind
  12. Wuthering Heights

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Cinema Serenade 2: The Golden Age is the sequel to Itzhak Perlman's popular album of movie themes performed with soundtrack composer John Williams. Unlike its predecessor, this disc focuses on classic cinema themes and features the Boston Pops Orchestra, not the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Laura theme, as well as Max Steiner's Now Voyager and Miklós Rózsa's Lost Weekend themes, sound lush and romantic in Perlman's lyrical hands. The traditional Irish jig "The Quiet Man" is the disc's most upbeat moment, while the unforgettable Gone with the Wind theme is its most memorable. These are timeless, dreamy compositions, though not necessarily the most uplifting. If you're looking for something cinematic to get your heart racing, check out Ricardo Chailly's recording of Shostakovich's film scores or even Leopold Stokowski's classic work on Fantasia. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars NEVER RECEIVED THIS ITEM!!.......2007-03-17

I cannot review the product which I know is great , as I was billed for it, but never received it.

5 out of 5 stars Perlman, Williams reunite in wonderful Serenade sequel.......2003-12-04

With the success of Cinema Serenade, conductor John Williams and violinist Itzhak Perlman reunited to record another collection of classic movie themes. Performed this time by the Boston Pops Orchestra, the music of Cinema Serenade 2: The Golden Age harkens back to the days of stars such as Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Ray Milland and Clark Gable.

The 12 selections include themes by Hollywood legends Max Steiner, Miklos Rozsa and Erich Wolfgang Korngold (whose son George would later produce several of composer/conductor Williams' scores for Varese Sarabande Records). Cinema Serenade 2 presents beautiful arrangements of Steiner's themes for Now, Voyager and Gone With The Wind, Korngold's love theme from The Adventures of Robin Hood, Charlie Chaplin's lovely Modern Times and "St Patrick's Day," a traditional Irish song from the John Wayne classic The Quiet Man.

Since I consider myself to be a charter member of The Rick Blaine Society of Rank Sentimentalists, I'd have to say my favorite tracks on this album are Herman Hupfeld's timeless "As Time Goes By" from 1942's Casablanca and Victor Young's "My Foolish Heart" (from the 1949 film of the same title). It was while I was listening to the radio (on the late WTMI 93.1 FM classical station) that the DJ played "As Time Goes By" and I discovered this recording of mostly lyrical themes; I listened to Perlman's haunting violin solos and the Boston Pops' bravura performance and nearly wept. I, of course, bought this CD the next day and it's now one of my favorites.

For fans of Itzhak Perlman, John Williams or film music in general, both of the Cinema Serenade CDs are a treasure trove of beautiful and memory-stirring themes.

5 out of 5 stars Some of the most beautiful music you'll ever hear.......2001-06-15

This is one of the most beautiful CDs I've ever heard. The selections are musically much richer than Cinema Serenade I. In particular, Sir William Walton's music from Henry V, Korngold's music from Robin Hood, and Newman's music from Wuthering Heights are standouts. The Korngold is my favorite, with several themes from the picture packed into a short love scene lifted straight from the movie. The arrangements on this album are stunningly lush, especially those by Williams. His opening chords from The Uninvited are terrific harmonically.

4 out of 5 stars Don't compare it to Cinema Serenade 1.......2000-01-24

Itzhak Perlman is still considered by me the best violinist alive today. His techiniques are so impressable and heartouching and nobody can contest that. The idea of this CD was wonderful, although the selections of the musics aren't so good than in Cinema Serenade 1. But anyway, if you want to listen musics that worldwide the people emotioned with, buy this CD, but don't fall in the temptation to compare it to the first one.

5 out of 5 stars I can't stop listening to this CD...........1999-10-03

All of those lush movie themes are greatly compiled on this CD. I especially liked Laura and Stella by Starlight. After listening to this, you will want to go out and buy/rent these great old movies!
New Adventures in Hi-Fi
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Diverting effort from R.E.M., nothing more
  • Aluminum Tastes Like Fear!!
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  • Worth Your Time
  • All-time great album
 New Adventures in Hi-Fi
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Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000002N9S
Release Date: 1996-09-10

Tracks:

  1. How The West Was Won And Where It Got Us
  2. The Wake-Up Bomb
  3. New Test Leper
  4. Undertow
  5. E-Bow The Letter
  6. Leave
  7. Departure
  8. Bittersweet Me
  9. Be Mine
  10. Binky The Doormat
  11. Zither
  12. So Fast, So Numb
  13. Low Desert
  14. Electrolite

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New Adventures, despite its studiocentric title, is a snapshots-from-the-road record in the tradition of Neil Young's Time Fades Away and Jackson Browne's Running on Empty. Like them, it captures a where-am-I-and-why ambience, even with its concert and sound-check material reworked in post-tour sessions. This is very much a transitional album, its feel somewhere between the chamber-folk sweep of Out of Time and Automatic for the People and the distortion-pedal party that raged on Monster. It's the work of a band pretty near its peak consolidating familiar sounds and styles while tinkering with the edges. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Diverting effort from R.E.M., nothing more.......2007-07-05

At just over an hour, New Adventures in Hi-Fi is easily the longest R.E.M. album to date, and expectedly, one of the most bloated. The album sort of swings between the folksy pop of Automatic and the distorted glam of Monster. The middle road is the safe choice, the comfortable choice...but is it the right choice? Some of them sound like (and are) leftovers from the Monster sessions...even though most are better than almost anything that made the cut on Monster!

Problems arise on the likes of "Undertow" with Stipe going far too close to Ed Kowalczyk territory for comfort; "E-Bow Letter" sounds too much like the far superior "Country Feedback"; and there's late album filler like "Low Desert" and "So Fast So Numb." It is one of their most consistent albums since signing to a major label, but the consistency is "good enough" and almost never stellar. The highlights include the long, odd, and effectively looping "Leave," the straightforward rocker, "Departure," and the gentle distortion of the lovely "Be Mine." Those are well worth hearing, and the album gets a recommendation for fans, but don't expect to spin it as much as their best stuff from the 80s or Automatic.

Best cuts: "Leave," "Be Mine," "The Wake-Up Bomb," "Departure," "Electrolite," "How the West Was Won and Where," "Bittersweet Me," "Zither"

4 out of 5 stars Aluminum Tastes Like Fear!!.......2007-03-20

...Probably one of the most evocative lines ever written in a pop song.

Many of the tracks for this REM record were recorded at sound checks during the Monster Tour. As a result, the guitars are loud, and the band shows a tough grittiness that comes from having been on the road for so many months. The melodic arrangements and jangly guitars of previous works are largely absent. The vocal harmonies of Stipe and Mills on prior works are also rare on this record. Stipe talks and raps like a Beatnik poet, and sings in a low tone similar to the Chronictown-Murmur-Reckoning days, but without the shyness or romantic lilt. His lyrics are ironic, dark, cutting, funny and, quite frankly, the best he has ever written. The mood is serious and reflective of a man who has worn blue jeans, eaten bad food, has been singing for 2 hours a night every night for the prior several months, and along the way has made observations about where the world is going.

The first 5 songs of this 14 song set are outstanding. After that, the CD is uneven and probably could have been cut back by 3 or 4 tracks to make a more consistent record, such as their prior release, Monster.

Part of the reason for this inconsistency is the fact that 5 songs were recorded in the studio and the remaining 7 tracks are more or less live takes. Some songs, like E-Bow The Letter, sound significantly louder and cleaner than others. (BTW: 3 of the first 5 tracks were recorded in studio). Sometimes the live format works (e.g., Electrolyte; Low Desert), but other songs (e.g., Leave; Departure) could've really benefited from some modern production techniques to create space, clarity and allow for some thoughtful overdubs of guitar hooks, or vocal harmonies. Some of the tracks sound like attempts to rewrite some of the songs on Monster.

Nonetheless, if you pare this CD down to say 10 or 11 songs, you have a collection that is as good and memorable as any of the great REM records. Now for the songs that make my list:

How The West Was Won; The Wake Up Bomb; New Test Leper; E-Bow The Letter; Bittersweet Me; Be Mine; Low Desert; Electrolite; Binky the Doormat; Zither.

5 out of 5 stars Not to be a jerk...........2007-01-08

....but basically, if you do not realize that this is REM's finest record then you need to go back to music listening school. OK - I guess that does sound like a jerky thing to say - I suppose Reckoning is a reasonable alternative for REM's finest. Still, REM brings it all together on this album unlike any other. It rocks, its brutally honest, you can play some serious air guitar to it, you could wish that you had the talent to come up with chord changes and pop hooks that even come close to it. Just brilliant.

3 out of 5 stars Worth Your Time.......2006-11-02

Not really an album. but more a bunch of sound checks and out takes. Nevertheless, there are great songs present that would easily make the cut on any R.E.M. album. My personal favorites are "Leper," "Electrolite" and "Bittersweet Me." There are other great ones too. Not bad for a "throw away" album.

5 out of 5 stars All-time great album.......2006-10-18

With his 12-second yowl at the end of "The Wake-Up Bomb", Mr. Stipe brings the Athens guys to legendary status with NAIHF. As a fan I started with Chronic Town and ended with this album since, as many others here have already written, the band has not been the same since Bill Berry left. His work on tracks like "Leave" and "So Fast, So Numb", along with Peter Buck's aggressive guitar work throughout (and Mike Mills harmonies, for that matter) have been sorely missed in the three albums since.

10 years after its release, you might not care what my own favorite tracks on this record are (they seem to change with each listen). After listening to it again on my iPod I could no longer delay writing a review here, but if you have any interest in R.E.M. as a newbie, start here. Preferably with a pair of really good headphones. Preferably turned up to 11.

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Teodora

This Ol' Heart

The Unstable Molecule [Extra tracks] [Import]

The Very Best of Bananarama [Import]

Vacaciones [Import]

The Art of Mind Travel [Import]

Jesus: A Friend Unfailing

Bridge Across Forever