The Red Thread

The Red Thread

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
It shouldn't be surprising that Lucy Kaplansky's music is infused with complex emotional detail when you consider that she worked as a clinical psychologist before deciding to pursue music full time. On the six songs she and Richard Litvin, her co-writer and husband, composed for The Red Thread, she never shies away from the conflicting feelings that accompany the profound moments in life. On the title track, for example, she sings movingly about the joy, wariness, and worry she felt when she and Litvin adopted a daughter from China. On "Land of the Living," which was inspired by the tragedy of 9/11, Kaplansky's sharp eye for detail creates a harrowing, but ultimately hopeful vision of that horrible day. Like many good songwriters, Kaplansky has an excellent ear for the right song to cover, and here she has chosen fine ones from Buddy Miller, Bill Morrissey, James McMurtry, and Dave Carter. The sonic territory on The Red Thread is subtle and subdued, with spare, mostly acoustic arrangements that perfectly frame the powerful emotions contained in Kaplansky's songs. --Michael John Simmons

Product Description
A powerful new CD constructed around the theme of an ancient Chinese legend that invisible red threads connect us to all of the important people in our lives. "The Red Thread" represents a turning point for this remarkable urban singer and songwriter in its depth and range of material.

"The Red Thread" contains some of the most beautiful and powerful tracks this remarkable artist has ever released. From the rootsy simplicity/minimalism of "Cowboy Singer" and :Brooklyn Train," to the sonic complexity of pop-rockers "Love Song New York" and "Line in the Sand," critics agree that "The Red Thread"is her most compelling and appealing album to date.

Produced by BEN WITTMAN (Laurie Anderson, The Story, Don Byron, Rosanne Cash), who also served as drummer, the world class musicians include singers JOHN GORKA, JONATHA BROOKE, RICHARD SHINDELL and ELIZA GILKYSON, guitarists DUKE LEVINE (Mary Chapin Carpenter, Peter Wolf) and JON HERRINGTON (Steely Dan, Bette Midler), bass player ZEV KATZ (Roxy Music, Rosanne Cash, Bette Midler) and others. The result is a riveting blend of rock, folk, country and pop that perfectly compliments Kaplansky's gorgeous, evocative vocals.

Talent and hard work continue to pay off for Lucy - "The Red Thread"is a stunning achievement!

The Red Thread

The Red Thread,Lucy Kaplansky,Red House,Contemporary Folk,Folk,Folk & Traditional,Pop,Singer/Songwriter

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Beautiful!

Winged Migration CD

Beautiful Soundtrack

WINGED MIGRATION

THE RIGHT MUSIC FOR THE RIGHT MOVIE

Winged Migration
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Higher Octave
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Winged Migration

Himalaya

March of the Penguins

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The Chorus (Les Choristes)

ASIN: B00008V5TE
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

To Be By Your Side - Nick Cave
Masters Of The Field - Robert Wyatt
Northern Bound
The Crossing
The Highest Gander - Robert Wyatt
Beating Drums
The Return Of The Cranes
The Blue Thread
The Red Forest - Robert Wyatt
Like A Breath Of Air - A Filetta
The Takeoff
Amidst The Factory Smoke
The Glider
After The Hunt
The Paper Parrot
The Swans Flight
Feathers
The Wounded Dove - Gabriel Yacoub
Off Camera

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful!.......2007-04-24

I've owned this CD for several years now, and it definitely remains on my short, short list of favorites! The music is beautiful and contemplative, drawing the listener into the journey of migration undertaken by the birds who inspired it. Everything is amazing on it: the writing, the instrumentation, the vocals. This albumn is definitely not just for fans of the movie, but for anyone who loves slow, calming, thoughtful music.

Winged Migration CD.......2007-02-08

Awesome, for the most part- best after watching the documentary. A couple of songs had to skip through, but the rest is a good post movie mental review- watch the movie first...

Beautiful Soundtrack.......2007-01-06

I loved this movie and the soundtrack makes it ever better. I havent bought a CD in a while and this one is reasonably priced and rare.

WINGED MIGRATION.......2006-08-29

The movie is excellent. The scenery is breathtaking, but you actually feel like you are flying with the geese. Geese are amazing birds. A must see.

THE RIGHT MUSIC FOR THE RIGHT MOVIE.......2006-06-22

Even if you haven't seen the beautiful french documentary, you'll love this soundtrack. The score captivates listeners from the very beginning and the song "To Be By Your Side" by Nick Cave gives the very special mood that the movie requires. Bruno Coulais is the same composer from HIMALAYA, thus you may understand better the sort of music you're listening: half ethnic, half new age and totally haunting. Don't miss it.

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Remarkable album
Great & It's a love song & a reach out to the world**
Beautiful songs
Let me join the chorus
Modern Folk That Gets Under Your Skin

The Red Thread
Lucy Kaplansky
Manufacturer: Red House
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Cry Cry Cry
The Tide
Every Single Day
Over the Hills

ASIN: B0001906XG
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

I Had Something
Line In The Sand
Love Song/New York
This Is Home
Off And Running
Land Of The Living
Cowboy Singer
Hole In My Head
The Red Thread
Brooklyn Train

Amazon.com

It shouldn't be surprising that Lucy Kaplansky's music is infused with complex emotional detail when you consider that she worked as a clinical psychologist before deciding to pursue music full time. On the six songs she and Richard Litvin, her co-writer and husband, composed for The Red Thread, she never shies away from the conflicting feelings that accompany the profound moments in life. On the title track, for example, she sings movingly about the joy, wariness, and worry she felt when she and Litvin adopted a daughter from China. On "Land of the Living," which was inspired by the tragedy of 9/11, Kaplansky's sharp eye for detail creates a harrowing, but ultimately hopeful vision of that horrible day. Like many good songwriters, Kaplansky has an excellent ear for the right song to cover, and here she has chosen fine ones from Buddy Miller, Bill Morrissey, James McMurtry, and Dave Carter. The sonic territory on The Red Thread is subtle and subdued, with spare, mostly acoustic arrangements that perfectly frame the powerful emotions contained in Kaplansky's songs. --Michael John Simmons

Album Description

A powerful new CD constructed around the theme of an ancient Chinese legend that invisible red threads connect us to all of the important people in our lives. "The Red Thread" represents a turning point for this remarkable urban singer and songwriter in its depth and range of material.

Talent and hard work continue to pay off for Lucy - "The Red Thread"is a stunning achievement!

Customer Reviews:

Remarkable album.......2006-01-08

For an understated as the album is at first listen, the emotional whallop and clarity is remarkable. Even after owning the album for a year, it is difficult for me to listen to without breaking out in tears when "Red Thread" comes on. Making this sort of emotional connection is a gift. I suggest you share in it.

Great & It's a love song & a reach out to the world**.......2005-10-05

I love Lucy K. Always have since my sister (who actually played in the same showcase once as Lucy) introduced me to her like 5 or 6 years ago. I saw her in concert with Dar & Richard for the Cry Cry Cry tour. She's great in concert, but this CD is wonderful.

It's a love song, for everyone, and for her & her husband on their journey to gather their new daughter...and bring her home. Hence, the Red Thread...ties everyone together. There's references to the horrifying events of 2001 in NY as Lucy K. lives there, but all the songs are just wonderful. You can sing along, and cry to some, and laugh. That's important...a CD has to touch you & this one does. Lucy sounds just perfect...

Beautiful songs.......2005-08-16

I bought this because Amazon reccomended it to me. The songs are great. She is a real talent.

Let me join the chorus.......2005-07-08

I agree - a wonderful album. Mature, beautiful, and accessible lyrics with nice acoustics. A nice complement, in my opinion, to similar high quality music from the likes of Dar Williams, Patty Griffin, Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, Kasey Chambers, etc.

Modern Folk That Gets Under Your Skin.......2005-04-06

When I first listened to this album, I thought it was OK. The lyrics were strong and intelligent and the singing and musicianship just a bit above average.

Now I've had the album, for a while, I started wondering why it's become one of the most played in our home. Basically, the emotion and intelligence gets under your skin. Lucy Kaplansky's voice is pleasant and warm, the instrumentation supportive and very professional and the lyrics are pure poetry.

I recommend the CD highly.

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I like where they're going
WHOA
Gentler, Nastier
A Culmination of Effort
Better then the last...

The Red Thread
Arab Strap
Manufacturer: Matador Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Elephant Shoe
Last Romance
Mad for Sadness
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Mad for Sadness

ASIN: B000058TAY
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

Amor Veneris
Last Orders
Scenery
The Devil-Tips
The Long Sea
Love Detective
Infrared
Screaming In The Trees
Haunt Me
Turbulence

Album Description

Aidan Moffat and Malcom Middleton return with another intense and powerful work. Aidan's first person tales of relationships gone awry have always made for uneasy listening, but they've never had a backdrop as lush and stirring as this. Standard jewel case. 2001 release.

Customer Reviews:

I like where they're going.......2006-01-10

This group continues to astound me again and again, the melody, the sadness, the intertwining of both artists and how they crumble towards the end. I really like when the girl sings though, I'm not sure she's on this one. She might be. If you haven't heard the live one, you should, it'll make you like this more. It has a spiritual link with Mogwai. Kind of their companions and equals. It's hard for me to figure who I like more, I listen to more Arab Strap. They are top notch live too, if you get a chance to check them out.

Did I mention how good the drums are, this one and the one before it. I like when they turn it up a notch on the dance beats.

WHOA.......2002-07-07

It's lyrically heart-wrenching, seriously intricate, opaquely romantic, and musically daring. Hey they even figure out a way to loop a Yamaha Portasound PSS-570 keyboard drum preset within "Scenery", and I should know the sound because I have that old keyboard myself upstairs! Even the CD cover art is stunning. This album definitely isn't for the faint of heart. Nor is it for mainstream music fans looking for the all-mighty Top 40 radio hook and poppy dance melodies. 'The Red Thread' is for those who embrace the journey into the abyss of the human condition. It's one reflective side of true singer/songwriter music. So if you've gotten through the likes of Violet Indiana, The Cure's 'Bloodflowers' album, Ivy's 'Long Distance' album, even some Siouxsie and The Banshees, and Red House Painters' 'Old Ramon' album, then you're ready for 'The Read Thread'. Or are you? Take the plunge and immediately buy this album and prepare to see your world in new hues.

A great album for realistic and longing hearts everywhere.

Gentler, Nastier.......2001-04-17

Arab Strap's unique appeal has always lain in the juxtaposition of Malcolm Middleton's elegant instrumentation with Aidan Moffat's sinisterly laddish carnal obsessions. Occasionally their songs have an upbeat and rogueish soul quality, vocals drawled in a heavy Scottish brogue over a curious Glaswegian Motown beat, but it is the slower and more spacious songs on which Arab Strap truly shine. 'The Long Sea' is easily this album's finest, showcasing chiming guitars and meandering keyboards with a Middle Eastern quality that are later overwhelmed by a wall of rich and sumptuous feedback.

A Culmination of Effort.......2001-03-18

Everyone felt the change when Arab Strap released "Elephant Shoe" under GO!/Jetset Records. A slight change, perhaps, one that probably wasn't all that painful. It was not a big departure from their acclamined "Philophobia" album. But it felt lacking a little bit, something just wasn't there that had made "Philophobia" such a wonderful album, perhaps the best album of 1998. But all along the way, it seemed that everyone had forgotten about their first album, "The Week Never Starts Round Here." (Which I beleive to be their best album. Period.)

Those days are long over with the new release, "The Red Thread," back under Matador Records. In a simplistic way, take the best tracks off of "The Week Never Starts Round Here," "Philophobia," and "Elephant Shoe," and you have "The Red Thread." Let's go track by track to see why this assumption can be maintained.

Amor Veneris: Could anything be closer to "Philophobia"? The simple guitar and piano is saddingly beautiful (as usual with any Arab Strap Song), and Malcom's and Aidan's voices stand out surprisingly more than ever. Perhaps one of them dated a voice instructor for some time. Not that they couldn't sing before. But, we know how these guys work.

Last Orders: AKA "The Clearing" Part two. Almost satanic in is rhythmic structure, one can only feel haunted with the passage of this song.

Scenery: Something new, something......uplifting perhaps? When Malcom sings the lines "Everyone is beautiful," we either know he is stoned or, for once, happy. But alas, this is not true. Someone is no longer part of the scenery, another loss, another song about that person's loss. Yet it's set in a new tone, and the boys know exactly what they are doing with it.

The Devil-Tips, The Long Sea: Hrm. These songs haven't grown on me yet, but it makes me think of "Philophoba" a lot. Sudden crescendoes, immediately followed but a 3 second silence before an interplay of guitar strings and pianos amidst a dark rhythmic backdrop ensue.

Love Dectective: And this song is why we love Arab Strap. Let me repeat. This song is why we love Arab Strap. Who else in their right-mind can make a funkadelic-jamming out at the piano session sound so beautiful and upbeat while Aidan tells the story about how his girl boinked some guy in the park, via reading her secret sex diary?

Infared: Well, this song obviously influenced their design choice (which I think is excellent) for the cover and liner art. Par usual.

Screaming in the Trees: Definitely more "Week...Starts Here" Sounding. Once again, par usual.

Haunt Me: Strings. Classic strings. Dunk rhythms. Malcolm sounding like he's had one too many poppers while singing. Beautiful.

Turbulance: Definitley something they've toyed around with since the production of "Elephant Shoe." Their saddest sounding, most dark 'dance song' created to date. Definitley a song to play after getting groped by greasy men or women at a club, while you are driving home and thinking about the last person you slept with whose name you can't remember. (We've all had that experience, right? Right?!)

So, this album deserves in reality 4 and a half stars. But I will go ahead and give them 5. Malcolm and Aidan have definitely tried something new here, while maintaining the familiar in new and unexpected ways. So go get the album; the songs and the cutely drawn devils and well worth the investment.

Better then the last..........2001-03-01

OK, so I'm kind of new with Arab Strap, I first started listening to them with the release of Elephant Shoe and, although I enjoyed it very much, I was never pushed to research the group's earlier releases. However, seeing this new realease in stores today, I took a quick listen and was immediately taken into the Arab Starp atmosphere which, this time, is, if possible, even more bare, dark and beautiful.

Thematicely speaking, The Red Thread is very much in the same alley as Elephant Shoe. That which seperates them, something obvious from the first listen, is how much more absorbing the new release is. Please don't confuse this with accessibility, Arab Strap are not, and I doubt have ever been, an easy listen; there are no pop hooks and radio-friendly moments here. What you get is stronger material very much in line with the thoughts of artists who probably have the most serious and intersting insights on the different aspects of love and it's consequences (in rock music today at least), making it more coherent and just plain enjoyable (for those dreary) as a whole. Elephant Shoe was good, this is just incredible.

Tracks:

latos ekek (Animal Songs): Volt Nekem Egy Kecsk(I Had a ...)
latos ekek (Animal Songs): Hsodik a T(The Cricket Is ...)
latos ekek (Animal Songs): A Macskk N a L (The Cat ...)
Jkdalok (Children's Game Songs): Erdk a Lok (Maids ...)
Jkdalok (Children's Game Songs): Iglice, Szm, Iglice ...
Jkdalok (Children's Game Songs): Csillag Boris
Lakodalmasok (Wedding Songs): Piros Pr (Red Peony)
Lakodalmasok (Wedding Songs): Patk Patason (At the Patkmily'
Lakodalmasok (Wedding Songs): Vny Ca, Kymag (Thin Thread ...)
Szs Az Kedvem Ma (I'm in Such High Spirits Today)
Nk (Name-Mocking Songs): S a Te Fejed (And Your Head Is)
Nk (Name-Mocking Songs): Kutya a Hn (Adam, A ...)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Uccu, Dm (Go on, My Lovely-Dove)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Tn Nagyon Hideg Van (In Winter ...)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Szegeljetek (Graze on the ...)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Cinege, Cinege (Titmouse, Titmouse)
Tdallamok (Dance Melodies): Hopp, Juliska (Hey, Juliska)
Moldvai Psk (Match-Making Songs from Moldavia): TamGyurka ...
Moldvai Psk (Match-Making Songs from Moldavia): ...
szk (New Year's Greetings): fUt(It Is One Past ...)
szk (New Year's Greetings): Uj Esztendzerz.
Farsangol(Carnival): Talalaj, Talalaj (Talalay, Talalay)
Farsangol(Carnival): Syl (Shrove-Tide, Come Around)
Farsangol(Carnival): A, A, A, A Farsangi Napokba (In, In, In, ...)
Tavaszi Szokalok (Spring Custom Songs): Ez Ki H (Who Is This ...)
Tavaszi Szokalok (Spring Custom Songs): Majd Elvissz
Tavaszi Szokalok (Spring Custom Songs): Ma Van H Napja ...
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Csordaptorok (When Shephers Are
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Ptorok Keljl ...
Hej, VJuhok (Hey, Jolly Sheperds)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): A Kis Js Aranyalma (The ...)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Karonynak cakn (On ...)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Eredj a a Padla (Go, a, ...)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Karonynak cakn (On ...)
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): Jancsika, Jancsika
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): vgy, Kis Jska (Hail, Baby
Karonyi Dalok (Christmas Songs): vbtatld Year Off Song)

Customer Reviews:

Kati Szvorak and Teka take a folk tour of Hungary.......2002-12-24

This CD is a treasure trove of folk music from Hungary - NOT just children's songs. Great playing by Teka, vocals by Kati Szvorak. There are some vocals by non-adults, but are done well, not whiny or cutsey. Songs from practically every region of (greater)Hungary - Dunantul, Mezoseg, Moldva, Zobor - arranged in sections by "purpose" - wedding,Carnival, etc. For instance, in the dance section you get a great Dunantuli set. I originally purchased this because it has some Christmas songs on it. It also has a wonderful name-calling/taunting song - "S a te fejed akkora..." If you like Marta Sebestyen, Sebo, etc, you will like this CD. It's also a great introduction to Hungarian Folk music. Enjoy.

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A Stellar Indie Group
That's the way the guitars should sound
wow. this is the one.
Could be their strongest album yet

Ship in the Attic, Birds in the Subway
Red Thread
Manufacturer: Badman
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AA7GUC
Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

Long Arm
Wax Museum
A Distance
Treasure Island
Kindling Forts
Ship In The Attic
Sleepwalker
In Return
Birds In The Subway
Constant Fires
Owl Painting

Customer Reviews:

A Stellar Indie Group.......2006-04-24

The guitar blows you away, great rhythm great sound. Saw them live last night and ACTUALLY paid the $10 for the album (usually CD is given away free). This is just really innovative, chill music that you can't go wrong with. Check it out and tell me otherwise.

That's the way the guitars should sound.......2006-01-07

Great cd. The sound of the guitars is exactly as it should be. The vocals are also very good. The songs are really touching. Slightly reminds "Red house painters".
Don't miss this one.

wow. this is the one........2005-09-04

I loved their last couple cds, but this one is the one. The Red Thread really seem to have hit their groove on this one. Every song is meticulously crafted, but none sound alike. They have a sound of their own but incorporate so many influences. A must have.

Could be their strongest album yet.......2005-09-01

This album has it's own sound. Some might say that it shares a musical space alongside artists like The Sadies, Calexico (but more upbeat) and the Pernice Brothers. Jason Lakis' vocals pull you right in and at times are reminiscent of Evan Dando. There is a good balance between up tempo -almost pop tunes, and the deeper dimensions of a slower introsepective.

This album could be the strongest of their three, with winners like "Wax Museum,"
"Ship in the Attic" and "Treasure Island."

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Stunning
the incredible X soundtrack
A Theatrical Score to a Television Program
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
X the Soundtrack Vol. 1 Review

X-TV Series I

Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
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Binding: Audio CD

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X
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Wolf's Rain

ASIN: B0000A59ZE
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

Ex Dream - Julian Lewis
Destiny
The Two Kamui, The Two Sacred Swords
Reckless Run
Red Thread
Hyper Battle
There Is Always One Future
Peaceful Daily Living
Count Down
Encounter
A Suite (Dragons Of Heaven)
Destiny (Piano Version)
Secret Sorrow - Kohei Koizumi

Description

Two sides. Two choices. One future. X the TV series features gorgeous animation and a riveting storyline of love, tragedy and destiny as two supernatural factions clash over the fate of the human race. Equally stunning is the memorable and impressive music found in the X TV series original soundtrack I with its heart-wrenching, soulful and even tragically romantic tracks that were crucial in setting the mood to the series. An essential soundtrack for all X fans and anime fans alike, this CD includes both the opening and ending songs.

Customer Reviews:

Stunning.......2006-07-13

I have always loved soundtracks, the way that a composer uses music to set the mood. But I am still incredibly picky about which soundtracks I buy.

From the first episode of X I knew that I had to have this soundtrack. The essence of the whole series can be felt in this music.

Even if you have never seen an episode this music will move you.

Absolutely stunning.

the incredible X soundtrack.......2005-07-07

First off, I have to say that the instrumental pieces of this score are GORGEOUS, especially the breathtaking "Destiny" which still gives me goosebumps when I hear it-the heart wrenchingly beautiful emotion portrayed fits the sadness of X perfectly.
The vocal pieces are pretty good too-from the fast pasted "Ex Dream" opening theme to the smooth, gentle ending theme.
I haven't heard an anime soundtrack this good since the likes of Escaflowne, and the orchestrational music is enough to rival that of Joe Hisashi (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away).
Utterly gorgeous, and whether you love the series or not you should give it a go. 5 Stars all around.

A Theatrical Score to a Television Program.......2005-01-29

I feel as though X: Original Soundtrack, Vol. 1 proves that in Japan, painstaking scoring isn't sacrificed even thought the music belongs to a television series. Especially with 'Destiny', many of the songs on this CD possess the depth and sheer mass of a theatrical symphonic score. The level of music matchs that of Samurai X, a movie-quality release of the Rurouni Kenshin series. The opening theme, an electronical rock beat, could sum up the series with its lyrics (practically all in Japanese, though the tone shows the emotion). I'll give my ratings and a small explination for them:

-Opening Theme: eX Dream- 4 stars (I'm not that much a fan of male Japanese singers, though this is an exception; great voice/emotion)

-Destiny: 5 stars (favorite track, broad depth in strings; ominious "battle" anticipation)

-The Two Kamui, The Two Secret Swords: 4 stars (mysterious triangles transforms into a semi-creepy beat; sudden transformation into exciting orchestral beat w/ electric guitar)

-Reckless Run: 4 stars (a chase-scene beat with ominious male voices; electric guitar on occasion, fantastic strings)

-Red Thread: 3 stars (good harp but too long for solo; probably good with series, though I have only read the manga)

-Hyper Battle: 5 stars (eerie horns turns into a Matrix-like chase beat; skin crawling xylophone [possible]; Hitchcockian violin for several seconds)

-There is Always One Future: 4 stars (emotional violin/string ensemble)

-Peaceful Daily Living: 3 stars (least broad/deep of the collection; solo electric keyboard)

-Count Down: 5 stars (ominious drumbeat synonomous to the title manifests into a thrilling, suspenseful tone)

-Encounter: 4 stars (nice quick, light beat with a hint of anticipation/worry; transforms into an electronica-jazzy beat)

-A Suite (Dragons of Heaven): 4 stars (longest song of collection; floating suite with "The Last Crusade" cords at a certain point)

-Destiny [Piano Version]: 4 stars (piano versions often take away from the original, though a good piano solo can be just as powerful as an orchestra; provides poignant "base" sounds)

-Ending Theme: Secret Sorrow- 4 stars (don't like some opening/ending themes; didn't particularly enjoy the vocals though the music was light, dreamy, and enjoyable)

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK.......2004-11-05

I bought this cd from another website and the booklet is japaneses even the lyrics. It's a great cd though. Is the booklet on this cd (from amazon.com) in english? I'm thinking of getting another one from here.

X the Soundtrack Vol. 1 Review.......2004-03-29

Ex Dream (4:54) 5/5
Destiny (5:55) 5/5
The Two Kamui, The Two Sacred Swords (4:52) 4.5/5
Reckless Run (2:53) 5/5
Red Thread (3:00) 3/5
Hyper Battle (2:39) 4/5
There is Always One Future (4:27) 4.5/5
Peaceful Daily Living (1:33) 3/5
Count Down (2:30) 5/5
Encounter (3:10)5/5
A Suite (Dragons of Heaven) (9:16) 5/5
Destiny (Piano Version) (2:54) 5/5
Secret Sorrow (5:03) 4/5
CD Run Time: 53:09
CD Rating: 58/65

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Freedom Paradise
Gayle Day
Manufacturer: gayle day
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000B8941M
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

Coasting
Hotel Room
Audrey Smile
Won't Apologize
Put Up with Me
Feel What I Feel
Falling
Alone
Don't Wanna Be Like U
Tragic
Freedom Paradise

Product Description

1. coasting 2. hotel room 3. audrey smile 4. won't apologize 5. put up with me 6. feel what i feel 7. falling 8. alone 9. don't wanna be like u 10. tragic 11. freedom paradise Transition and resolution. Both themes run consistently like a red thread through the 11 songs that make up Gayle Day's new release "Freedom Paradise". As things kick off with "Coasting", the verse starts out a bit weary and noncommittal: "I've been searching from place to place..." The verse leads down toward a harder, darker transition; then the chorus breaks out, modulating up in key, and Gayle's voice double-times the lyrics almost frantically, outrunning the tambourine and creamy backgrounds: "I'm floating up above the sky, above the mist and I'm hoping there's got to be a better place than this..." The perfect summer pop tune, but there's something more complex lurking below the innocence. This is an apt introduction to Gayle Day, who just happens to look as if she were born to play the role of a pop star. The six-foot tall chanteuse takes the stage with her Gibson jumbo, and no one in the room looks away. Model-looks aside, her down-to-earth demeanor and self-depreciating wit disarm the audience; her pure vocal delivery eases the impact of some decidedly grown-up lyrics. Hailing from London, Gayle followed a different trajectory than the typical singer/songwriter. Her dad was a guitarist, signed to Decca in the sixties. So when Gayle exhibited musical leanings, she decided to learn piano, guitar, and even completed a tough sound-engineering course, all in an effort to gain self-sufficiency.

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most overlooked of 2003

After the Last
Red Thread
Manufacturer: Badman Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Country | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
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Tension Pins

ASIN: B000083ENA
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Customer Reviews:

most overlooked of 2003.......2003-11-06

I don't know why I don't hear more about this band. This is a really beautiful album. For fans of wilco, spain, the shins...

Average customer rating:

great cd
I love love love this cd

Tension Pins
The Red Thread
Manufacturer: Badman Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Country | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
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After the Last

ASIN: B0001GF2E2
Release Date: 2004-03-02

Tracks:

The Getaway
New Watch
Five Below
From The Divide
The Dinner Party
Map Of The Moon
Counting Stitches
Postcards
Clear Runs Clear
Close Quarters
Tension Pins

Customer Reviews:

great cd.......2005-08-27

It took a few listens, but I'm really loving this cd. I think it's their 2nd or 3rd, but I'd never heard of them before hearing this playing in a cd store. my favorite songs are the getaway and tension pins. and postcards is a really cool instrumental. the guys voice is really good too. almost like evan dando.

I love love love this cd.......2005-01-26

This cd is so beautiful!!!! It hasn't left my car stereo! I can't really define what it sounds like, because there seem to be a plethora of styles and influences, but it all comes together in a perfect sound on this cd. I hear early REM, Elliot Smith, Calexico, and even a little bit of The Smiths! So lovely!!!

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Revolver Usa: Mic: Midheaven.04
Andre Afram Asmar , Cut-Out , Goldcard , The Cuts , Deadly Snakes , Blues Goblins , Horrors , Red Thread , Ursa Minor , and James William Hindle
Manufacturer: Revolver USA / Midheaven
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Blues | Styles | Music

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000QHRBUE

Product Description

Tracks:1. Andre Afram Asmar - Scientism;2. Cut-Out - At It Again;3. Goldcard - We Only Doubt;4. The Cuts - How Can I Get Through;5. Deadly Snakes - Burn Down the Valley;6. Blues Goblins - Spoonful Blues;7. Horrors - Shake Your Shit;8. Red Thread - Five;9. Ursa Minor - Silent Moving Picture;10. James William Hindle - Come Down Slowly;11. Clue to Kalo - Empty Save the Oxygen;12. Why? - Early Whitney;13. Gresham - Come In;14. Dengue Fever - Hold My Hips;15. Busdriver & Radioinactive - Exaggerated Joy;16. Modey Lemon - Predator;17. Clone Defects - Shapes of Venus;18. Awol One & Daddy Kev - One High School Love Story;19. Flying Lizards - Skin and Stone.Limited Edition Compact Disc Compilation.

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