Raise Your Voice

Raise Your Voice

Raise Your Voice

Editorial Reviews
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Sweet Honey in the Rock send their joyful noise throughout the audience on this soundtrack to the Raise Your Voice documentary, part of PBS's American Masters series. As the all-female a cappella group traces American gospel to its African roots, they all but dare listeners to resist becoming part of the music. On the environmentally conscious, central African "Chant," the singalong encircles the hall, providing a stirring response to Sweet Honey's call. A strong social conscience informs material such as "Joan Little," an expression of solidarity with an abused prisoner, and "The Ballad of Harry T. Moore," a tribute to a slain civil rights organizer. Instrumental backing propels the funky "Ballad of the Broken Word," written by Toshi Reagon, daughter of Sweet Honey founder Bernice Johnson Reagon. Yet as the soaring spirituality of "In the Upper Room with Jesus" attests, vocal power is all this group requires to overwhelm a responsive crowd. --Don McLeese

Product Description
Founded in 1963, this Grammy award winning group of talented, versatile women singer-songwriters creates a rich tapestry of sound steeped in the traditions of Black sacred music-spirituals, hymns, and gospel reaching into the more contemporary stylings of blues, jazz, hip-hop and R&B. For over three decades this actively touring group has, with great beauty, power, and expressiveness, inspired audiences with musical portrayals of struggle and triumph encouraging social and political activism.

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Raise Your Voice
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely Amazing!
 Raise Your Voice
Sweet Honey in the Rock
Manufacturer: Earthbeat
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009K7RDY
Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. I Remember, I Believe
  3. Intro-Chant
  4. Intro-Joan Little
  5. Joan Little
  6. In the Upper Room
  7. In the Morning When I Rise
  8. Fulani Chant
  9. Intro-Ballad of Harry T. More
  10. Ballad of Harry T. Moore
  11. Intro-Denko
  12. Denko
  13. Ballad of the Broken Word/Give the People Their Right 14. to Vote!
  14. Prayer 2 The One
  15. Women Gather
  16. Nature Song
  17. Intro-Run
  18. Run
  19. Come Unto Me
  20. Old Ship of Zion
  21. Movin' On

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Sweet Honey in the Rock send their joyful noise throughout the audience on this soundtrack to the Raise Your Voice documentary, part of PBS's American Masters series. As the all-female a cappella group traces American gospel to its African roots, they all but dare listeners to resist becoming part of the music. On the environmentally conscious, central African "Chant," the singalong encircles the hall, providing a stirring response to Sweet Honey's call. A strong social conscience informs material such as "Joan Little," an expression of solidarity with an abused prisoner, and "The Ballad of Harry T. Moore," a tribute to a slain civil rights organizer. Instrumental backing propels the funky "Ballad of the Broken Word," written by Toshi Reagon, daughter of Sweet Honey founder Bernice Johnson Reagon. Yet as the soaring spirituality of "In the Upper Room with Jesus" attests, vocal power is all this group requires to overwhelm a responsive crowd. --Don McLeese

Album Description

Founded in 1963, this Grammy award winning group of talented, versatile women singer-songwriters creates a rich tapestry of sound steeped in the traditions of Black sacred music-spirituals, hymns, and gospel reaching into the more contemporary stylings of blues, jazz, hip-hop and R&B. For over three decades this actively touring group has, with great beauty, power, and expressiveness, inspired audiences with musical portrayals of struggle and triumph encouraging social and political activism.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing!.......2005-08-20

I bought this CD on a whim after watching a PBS special on Sweet Honey in the Rock, and absolutely love it. The group has an amazing, cohesive, in-tune sound. Buy this CD for "Ship of Zion", "Harry Moore", and "Women Gather". A must have!
Cinderella: Songs from the Classic Fairy Tale (1998 Studio Compilation)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Back to when I believed in fairy tales....
  • The Glass Slipper Fits!
  • Magical collection fit for a princess!
  • Fabuloso!!!! A must have!!!!
 Cinderella: Songs from the Classic Fairy Tale (1998 Studio Compilation)

Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005KBB1
Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. In My Own Little Corner
  3. Spread A Little Happiness
  4. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
  5. Raise A Ruckus
  6. Impossible/Suddenly It Happens
  7. The Ball
  8. What Has Love got To Do With Getting Married
  9. A Lovely Night/Ten Minutes Ago
  10. Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?
  11. Midnight
  12. On the Steps Of The Palace
  13. Once I Was Loved
  14. If The Shoe Fits
  15. Tell Hm Anything
  16. The Stepsisters' Lament
  17. Finale

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Back to when I believed in fairy tales...........2002-09-30

If you could, just for a moment, return to the days when fairy godmothers were real, when you really could turn four white mice into four white horses - then just buy this CD for a few smiles, a lot of memories, and the original Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes. This CD took me way back to when magic was there, and now it makes me wonder, everytime I listen to it, if maybe the magic isn't still there? Maybe I should just call on my fairy godmother..... A true heirloom of a CD.

5 out of 5 stars The Glass Slipper Fits!.......2001-04-21

This is an excellent compilation of songs that express the longings, fears and exuberance of the Cinderella story. Rather than just relying of the romantic side of the myth, producer Bruce Kimmel adds depth to the story by including songs from The Slipper and The Rose and Sondheim's Into the Woods as well as the Disney and Roger & Hammerstein Cinderella versions.

When Susan Egan plans her strategy in "Promise Him Anything" and Pamela Winslow expresses her fear in "On the Steps of the Palace," the listener becomes aware of Cinderella's human side. Likewise, when Christa Moore shares her fantasy world "In My Own Corner" and Christina Noll expresses her thrill of her dream coming true in "Impossible/Suddenly It Happens," the listener is reminded of the powerful message of Cinderella's theme: dreams DO come true.

Fortunately, the compilation does not exclude humor as well. "The Stepsister's Lament" by Farah Alvin and Alet Oury is hilariously poignant; the lyrics "Why would a fellow want a girl like her? A frail and frocky beauty!" could be the alltime wallflowers' lament. And Jonathan Freeman's "What Has Love Got to Do with Getting Married?" is a droll piece of practical cynicism to his Prince son. (The song reminds me of the film Moonstruck. When Olympia DuKakis asks her daughter Cher, "Do you love him?" When Cher answered affirmatively, her mother muttered, "That's bad.")

Also, the musical bridges add to the suspense of the Cinderella story. "Midnight", "The Ball," and "If The Shoe Fits" from Prokofiev's ballet are beautifully orchestrated and remind the listener that the Cinderella myth is adaptable for many forms of entertainment.

I was a little disappointed that "So This is Love" and "The Work Song" was not included, but I guess I'm partial to the Disney version. The 1950 cartoon was my first introduction to Cinderella, and to my delight, my nephew enjoyed it as well thirty years later.

Nevertheless, this CD shows the timeless appeal of the Cinderella myth. Its beauty, humor and suspense is contained here in this magnificent collection.

5 out of 5 stars Magical collection fit for a princess!.......1999-04-13

I was thrilled to come across this collection. One of my favorite movies, The Slipper and the Rose, had been out of print for many years. This CD includes 4 of the songs from that movie and though not by the original artists, just as good. The songs range from the whimsical to the romantic to a few comic gems, all from various stage and film Cinderella scores. "Tell Him Anything" from the Slipper and the Rose, a powerful song filled with longing and despair is sung movingly by Susan Egan, a nice change of pace from the cheerier, more sparkling numbers.

The score from Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is so charming and catchy it's fun to hear it again by new artists. The performers, all apparently Broadway singers (?), are all beautifully performed with exuberance and style. The orchestration is lush and appropriate to the material.

5 out of 5 stars Fabuloso!!!! A must have!!!!.......1998-08-11

This is an AWESOME cd. It has songs from the original Rodgers and Hammerstein version, the Disney version, and Into the Woods. This is a faboulos collection of songs. Definetly buy it. NOW!!!!!
Broadway Divas
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Broadway Divas
  • Love the choices
  • coulda been a contender
  • Two words: Julia Murney
 Broadway Divas
Liza Minnelli , Mandy Patinkin , Bernadette Peters , Mary Martin , Patti LuPone , Jeanne Lehman , Mark Jacoby , Madeline Kahn , Marin Mazzie , Barbara Cook , Angela Lansbury , and Julia Murney
Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005LN5V
Release Date: 2001-08-07

Tracks:

  1. I Got The Sun In The Morning - Ethel Merman
  2. Sing Happy - Liza Minnelli
  3. Mean To Me - Nell Carter
  4. Children And Art - Bernadette Peters
  5. Before I Kiss The World Goodbye - Mary Martin
  6. Being Alive - Patti LuPone
  7. Monotonous - Eartha Kitt
  8. Shy - Sarah Jessica Parker
  9. All That Jazz - Bebe Neuwirth
  10. Raise The Roof - Julia Murney
  11. Getting Married Today - MADELINE KAHN
  12. Back To Before - Marin Mazzie
  13. Losing My Mind - Barbara Cook
  14. What Did I Have That I Don't Have? - Barbara Harris
  15. Everything's Coming Up Roses - Angela Lansbury

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Broadway Divas.......2007-01-22

Wonderful selection of classic singers and songs. Special favorites are Ethel Merman and Barbara Cook.

5 out of 5 stars Love the choices.......2006-08-11

This is great. Anything with Ethel, Bernadette, Barbara (both of them), Mary, and Marin is beyond words. Any one of them by themselves is awesome but these ladies together are mind blowing. All of the women sound amazing but they made a mistake on the list of songs and composers. "Raise the Roof" sung by Julia Murney (I love her)was written by Andrew Lippa, not LaChusia.

2 out of 5 stars coulda been a contender.......2006-03-15

The divas are indeed divine, but the choice of music sung left me wondering why, with so many other great music selection contenders.

5 out of 5 stars Two words: Julia Murney.......2001-09-03

OK, so it sounds crazy to review an album with Ethel Merman and Bernadette Peters on it and not mention them. But...tough. I've read enough about them to know how good they are.


Buy this album as a token of love to the producer who had the cajones to put Julia Murney on an album celebrating the last 100 years of Broadway divas.

Because SHE is one of the greatest voices of the decade!
Raise Your Voice
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Raise Your Voice
    Magpie
    Manufacturer: Sliced Bread Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    Traditional FolkTraditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0009PLMD0
    Release Date: 2005-06-21

    Tracks:

    1. This Morning I Am Born Again
    2. Heaven My Home
    3. Me Minus You
    4. Friend for Life
    5. Arkansas Girl
    6. Underneath the Arches
    7. Too Political
    8. One More Parade
    9. Who Will Speak for the Trees?
    10. Salmon River
    11. O'er the Estuary
    12. Ferry Me Over
    13. Vientos del Pueblo
    14. Raise Your Voice
    15. Quite Early Morning
    Handel: Susanna (Highlights); Theodora (Highlights)
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      		Handel: Susanna (Highlights); Theodora (Highlights)

      Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000APHO5
      Release Date: 2003-11-11
      Handel: Susanna
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        		Handel: Susanna

        Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000007FD
        Release Date: 1995-07-18
        Raise Your Voice
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          		Raise Your Voice
          Bad Religion
          Manufacturer: Msi/Sound Product
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000006EEI
          Release Date: 1998-03-24

          Tracks:

          1. Raise Your Voice
          2. Hear It
          3. The Henchman '98 (LIVE)
          4. The Answer (LIVE)
          Handel: Susanna [Highlights]
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Handel: Susanna [Highlights]

            Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B0000007J4
            Release Date: 1997-11-11

            Tracks:

            1. How Long, Oh Lord, Shall Israel Groan? - U.C. Berkeley Chm Chor/Philip Brett
            2. When Thou Art Nigh - Drew Minter/Lorraine Hunt
            3. Peace Crown'd With Roses - U.C. Berkeley Chm Chor/Philip Brett
            4. The Parent Bird In Search Of Food - Drew Minter
            5. What Means/Bending To The Throne Of Glory - Lorraine Hunt
            6. Ye Verdant Hills, Ye Balmy Vales - Jeffrey Thomas
            7. The Oak That For A Thousand Years - David Thomas
            8. Righteous Heav'n Beholds Their Guile - U.C. Berkeley Chm Chor/Philip Brett
            9. Crystal Streams In Murmurs Flowing - Lorraine Hunt
            10. Deceitful Wolves!/Away, Away! - U.C. Berkeley Chm Chor/Philip Brett
            11. If Guiltless Blood Be Your Intent - Lorraine Hunt
            12. Chastity, Thou Cherub Bright - Jill Feldman
            13. Raise Your Voice To Sounds Of Joy/Bless'd Be The Day That Gave Susanna Birth! - U.C. Berkeley Chm Chor/Philip Brett
            14. Guilt Trembling Spoke My Doom - Lorraine Hunt
            15. To My Chaste Susanna's Praise - Drew Minter/Lorraine Hunt
            16. A Virtuous Wife Shall Soften Fortune's Frown - U.C. Berkeley Chm Chor/Philip Brett
            Raise Your Voice
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              		Raise Your Voice
              Rex Warren
              Manufacturer: Avocado Rock Music BMI, Rex Warren
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000NQC18U

              Product Description

              1 Something In Me 2 Highway Song 3 Get Out of My Way 4 Toy For Love 5 Raise Your Voice 6 Just a Guitar 7 Ole 8 Red White and Blue 9 Indigo Blue 10 Dogs Keep Barkin' 11 Gotta Get To Heaven 12 Strange, Strange World 13 Saturday In Santa Fe 14 Albuquerque Jewel of New Mexico
              Raise Your Voice
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • Raise your voice! (It's necesary for the world! )
              		 Raise Your Voice
              Bad Religion
              Manufacturer: Sony
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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              ASIN: B0000087V5
              Release Date: 1998-03-20

              Album Details

              Tracks: Title, State of the End of the Millenium, at the Mercy of the Imbeciles.

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars Raise your voice! (It's necesary for the world! ).......2000-02-05

              This is one of the better Bad Religion's song.

              I like it very much.

              And the lyric are very intelligent and very good.

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