Live Songs [Live] [Import]

Live Songs [Live] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Minute Prologue

2. Passing Through

3. You Know Who I Am

4. Bird on a Wire

5. Nancy

6. Improvisation

7. Story of Isaac

8. Please Don't Pass Me by (A Disgrace)

9. Tonight Will Be Fine

10. Queen Victoria

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1973 album comprised of live recordings made in 1970 & 1972 in London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Isle Of Wight and Tennessee. 10 tracks, including 'Minute Prologue', 'Passing Through', 'You Know Who I Am' and 'Bird On The Wire'. A Columbia release.

Tracks:

Ich Atmet' Einen Linden Duft
Blicke Mir Nicht In Die Lieder
Liebst Du Um Schonheit
Um Mitternacht
Ich Bin Der Welt Abhanden Gekommen
E Vivo Ancora...Scherza Infida
As With Rosy Steps
O Ihr Zartlichen
Stiller Freund
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's Spoken Introduction To: Triraksha's Aria
Triraksha's Aria
Spiritual: Deep River
Unbewegte Laue Luft Op.57 No.8

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We are indebted to Wigmore Hall for preserving this 1998 recital by the great, beloved mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, who was tragically taken from us in 2006. Now that her recordings are all we have left, this one is particularly valuable: it captures the vibrant immediacy of a live performance. The concentrated, spellbound silence of the audience is like a tangible presence. It also captures the incomparable beauty of Hunt Lieberson's voice: a dark alto in the low register, a warm mezzo in mid-range, crowned by a radiant top. Seamless, focused, and pure, she could make it float ethereally or glow with intensity; her intonation and breath-control were impeccable. The program illustrates the breadth of her repertoire. Baroque opera was among her specialties, and the record includes two slow Handel arias, one a lament, one a prayer. She carries the influence of the bel canto style and its tendency to swell notes with delayed vibrato over into the Five Mahler Songs on Rückert poems, making them sound a bit fussy and calculated, particularly the first and last, which are extremely slow. In the fourth, however, the initial despair and final heroic resignation come out beautifully. In both these groups, one misses the orchestra, especially because the pianist, an admirable, empathetic partner, sounds distant and subdued. The program ends with works by her husband, Peter Lieberson: two songs on Rilke poems and an aria from the opera Ashoka's Dream. No composer could wish for a more persuasive advocate. She brings out their majesty, passion, and inward expressiveness with total identification. As encores, the spiritual "Deep River," the first verse in the low register, the second an octave higher, is deeply devout; Brahms' "Unbewegte laue Luft" starts softly and ends in a burst of glory. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Tribute.......2007-07-15

The re-issue of (AT LAST!) of this live concert is a fitting tribute to the late Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson. The achingly beautiful Mahler lieder and the joyous Handel arias for which she was so well known, are exquisitely and movingly sung. This is a must-have for those who loved this great artist. Her favorite encore number, "Deep River" could melt a heart of stone.

how do you even begin to comment on this singer?.......2007-06-22

I am fortunate to work in an office with walls and a door, where I can actually play music without disturbing anyone. Lately, because work has been particularly stressful, I've been playing and replaying my Hunt Lieberson CD's. Sometimes I am forced to just stop what I'm doing and listen, because I can't help it. Other times I'm aware of this glorious, comforting, melodic background to my work that makes everything I do more tolerable and less fraught. To say that I'm awestruck by this woman's gift would be the grossest of understatements. I don't recall ever responding to music in this way--and I am a singer. No one who cares about vocal music should be without all of Hunt Lieberson's work. Simply extraordinary.

A reissued recital in tribute to a great artist.......2007-06-01

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson got her just due as a great singer only in the last seven years or so of her life. She had sung gloriously at the New York City Opera without being offered a chance to debut at the Met until she was in her forties and made a huge success as Dido in Berlioz's Les Troyens. Now that she is gone, her rpemature death has inspsired a number of tribute albums, of which this 1998 recital in Wigmore Hall is one of the best.

For one thing, it's her only solo recital on disk, and it features some staples of her repertoire--two arias from Handel's Theodora, two beautiful Rilke settings by Petyer Lieberson, and the spiritual 'Deep River' as one of the encores. Hunt Lieberson was also a great Mahler singer but never recored any. She was deeply moving in the Third Sym. as she is here in the five Ruckert lieder. Roger Nognobles offers exceptionally sensitive accompaniments, particularly in the Mahler--I'd rank this CD as first choice if you want these songs outside their usual orchestral setting.

In sum, a unique recital form a much loved and greatly missed singer.

Great Lieberson Recital.......2007-05-31

This album is a 1998 recital by the great mezzo Lorraine Hunt Lieberson. It begins with 5 very beautiful songs by Mahler, all settings from poems by Freidrich Ruckert, followed by two Handel Arias, E vivo ancora from Ariodante, and As with rosy steps from Theodora. The Theodora aria is absolutely ravishing and brings down the house. No one sings Handel like Lieberson, the depth of feeling is remarkable. She concludes with three songs by her (at that time future) husband, the American Composer, Peter Lieberson. Finally she sings two encores, the American spiritual Deep River, and a lovely Brahms lieder Unbewegte laue Luft.

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson was one of the finest Mezzo's of our time. She had a gorgeous dark and warm tone with so much depth. In this recital she is at her absolute artistic peak and the audience realize that they are hearing something special. Roger Vignoles is one of the great piano accompanists of our time, and he shows it in this recording. Listening to this recital brings home the tragedy of Liebersons untimely death last year.

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Great Live Album
Nice Collection
Kenny at his very best!
Solid Live Effort
Kenny Chesney always puts out a winner!

Live: Live Those Songs Again
Kenny Chesney
Manufacturer: Bna Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000HEWGFG
Release Date: 2006-09-19

Tracks:

Live Those Songs
Young
Never Gonna Feel Like That Again
Beer In Mexico
Keg In The Closet
What I Need To Do
I Go Back
When The Sun Goes Down
On The Coast Of Somewhere Beautiful
Anything But Mine
Back Where I Come From
Don't Happen Twice
How Forever Feels
She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy

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Live country albums are relatively scarce these days, and that's regrettable. Granted, the studio is a remarkable place, yet there's something about a quality concert recording--the immediacy and raw interaction with the audience--that no studio effort can match. While most concert albums are recorded at one location, Kenny Chesney created this collection from tapes of five years of shows at various locales. The material reflects the past eight years of his career, including "How Forever Feels" from 1998, "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" from 1999, and "What I Need to Do" from 2000. "When the Sun Goes Down" comes complete with Uncle Kracker, who appeared on the single. There's an edgy version of 2005's "Beer in Mexico" and a remarkable performance of "Anything But Mine" in which a surprised Chesney stands by as the audience takes over the chorus. What's amazing is the blazing-hot consistency of the band throughout. While their backing reflects Chesney's arena-rock influences (no number is shorter than four minutes), his charisma, energetic presence, and ability to connect is pure country. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Great Live Album.......2007-01-18

It was cool to hear his old songs with his new voice. I think his voice is more smooth and rich than it used to be (I liked his old voice too). Anyway, good sound, mixed well, upbeat, great song selection. Not alot of his "MEGA HITS", but we can hear those anytime. I really enjoyed this live album, totally recommend.

Nice Collection.......2007-01-11

An excellent collection of some of Kenny Chesney's best songs, all done live!

Kenny at his very best!.......2007-01-05

This CD is AWESOME! It's been in my CD player ever since I got it and I play it over and over again. It's great hearing my favorites and some new Kenny Chesney songs. I also love hearing his commentary on some of the songs.

Solid Live Effort.......2007-01-04

Chesney is still a drugstore cowboy, but a pretty good one at that. Anyone wanting to hear his greatist hits live should pick this up. Sound quality is terrific and the band tight. I would highly recommend it.

Kenny Chesney always puts out a winner!.......2007-01-03

I love Kenny Chesney so of course I love this album. Great choice of live songs to put together on an album!

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Disappointed
Awesome music
Have to have it
Jack's Worst
Short and sweet

Some Live Songs
Jack Johnson , G Love , and Donavon Frankenreiter
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ASIN: B00076AGHO
Release Date: 2005-06-13

Tracks:

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Mud Football
Girl I Wanna Lay You Down (Plus Bonus Hidden Track: Superhero Brother)

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WOW! Whotta groovy collection of live tracks by these fantastic musicians, put together on this limited edition EP -- which you will only find at select indie record stores nationwide! Also available: ON AND ON by Jack Johnson, THE HUSTLE by G Love, and Donovan Frankenreiters self-titled debut. 1) Rodeo Clowns - Performed by J Johnson, G. Love and D Frankenreiter 2) Free - Performed by D Frankenreiter, J Johnson and Zach Gill 3) Sunshine - Performed By G. Love, J Johnson and Zach Gill 4) Heading Home - Performed by D Frankenreiter, J Johnson, G. Love, Zach Gill 5) Mud Football - Performed by J Johnson, G. Love, D Frankenreiter and Zach Gill 6) Girl I Wanna Lay You Down - Performed by J Johnson and Zach Gill 7) Bonus Hidden Track: Superhero Brother Performed by G. Love

Customer Reviews:

Disappointed.......2007-05-04

Somehow I hoped for more. I really like the Jack Johnson albumns I own, and had hoped that a live performance with these other two musicians would impress. It did not. Don't waste your money or time.

Awesome music.......2007-03-21

This CD is a great mix of music. Although a little short, the songs are great to jam to while riding in the car. I especially love the last track-the hidden one is so funny! Gotta check it out!

Have to have it.......2007-01-31

If you really enjoy Jack and friends for what they are, and the way the music makes you feel...this is a MUST have. If you play(even just a little bit) GREAT CD to jam along with. Nothing fancy, just the roots of all that is good. To call yourself a Jack fan and not enjoy this, I guess you just don't get it .

Jack's Worst.......2007-01-18

Being a fan of Jack Johnson, I thought this one would be as good as the others. I wasn't impressed at all. It sounds like a few guys pickin' around in the basement. The recording quality has very little production value. At best, these are okay live versions of usually great songs. This is an unnecessary piece for your Jack Johnson collection.

Short and sweet.......2007-01-10

Excellent selection of some of the best from these three friends (and a little Zach Gill, too!). Gives you the feeling you're sneaking into a weekend jam session at Jack's house. Fans of these guys will want to add this CD to their library. Seems to me, though, they could have easily added a few more songs and make this a full length effort.

American Dreamer: Songs of Stephen Foster; Thomas Hampson; Jay Unger; Molly Mason

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It's Dreamy
My Favorite Composer of all time
An American classic from Hampson that brings smiles and tears
OMG!!! More than 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 stars, one of the best album in the world!!!
It's simply lovely

American Dreamer: Songs of Stephen Foster; Thomas Hampson; Jay Unger; Molly Mason
Thomas Hampson , Jay Ungar , Molly Mason , Garrison Keillor , David Alpher , Mark Rust , Michael Parloff , Peter Ecklund , John Kirk , Arnold Kinsella , and Stephen Foster
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002SK7
Release Date: 1992-10-20

Tracks:

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Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
Hard Times Come Again No More
The Voice Of Bygone Days
Foster Favorites Medley (Ring, Ring The Banjo (1851) Oh! Susanna (1848) Camptown Races (1850)
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That's What's The Matter
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Sweetly She Sleeps, My Alice Fair (1851)
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My Wife Is A Most Knowing Woman (1863)
Gentle Annie (1856)
Linger In Blissful Repose (1858)
Ah! May The Red Rose Live Alway (1850)

Customer Reviews:

It's Dreamy.......2007-01-10

This is a very wonderful recording of Stephen Foster by a master singer.
Foster's songs are of a more innocent and naive time in the American psyche, a time that it would not hurt us to remember, given the wretched brutality of American culture today (something you'll appreciate after listening to this recording).

The songs are beautifully sung by Mr. Hamspon, and the musical accompaniment with piano, mandolin, tuba, banjo, etc. seems a perfect setting for this period music. I enjoyed the musical interludes of Foster songs (not sung by Mr. Hampson), such as "Oh, Suzanna", "My Old Kentucky Home", and "Camptown Races." They are foot-stompin' and finger-snappin' good in a non-syncopated way.

Mr. Hampson's voice is so beautiful, and he has done such a wonderful job with these song's you'll just have to hear it, and when you do, tell me that you're not dreaming.

I remember reading a quote by John Phillip Sousa that decried the use of syncopation in American popular music. I never understood it until listening to this recording. The richness and intensity of American popular music (as experienced in the work of Stephen Foster) has been lost.
Everything has to be so cool today, thanks to syncopation, and "cool" really means no emotion.

If emotion is what you want, emotion is what you'll get with Stephen Foster's songs. It was a time when the death of loved ones (especially those who died in their youth) was experienced more often (see "I Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair" and "Gentle Annie"). And we were not protected from the vicissitudes of fate by myriad government programs, modern medicine and universal prosperity (see "Hard Times").
Husbands and wives had their differences then, as today, (see the amusing song "My Wife is a Most Knowin' Woman") The passion of the Civil War (Foster was a Unionist),is reflected in a wonderful, fun song, "That's What's the Matter."

If you love good music, and you have heart which can be stirred, and you love your country, this is for you.

I love this recording. It has opened up the door to my "beautiful dreams," dreams of bygone days, lost love, and whatever else we pine for.

I wanted to buy several copies for my friends, but somehow I felt that the impact of this recording was so personal, that it could not be shared with others. Not that they couldn't enjoy it, but that I could not begin to share the intense emotion and reverie stirred in my heart by these beautiful songs.

My Favorite Composer of all time.......2006-08-20

Growing up playing his stuff on piano, I love the instrumentality of this CD..the violins give off that wail that he speaks of..I am not sure what it is about Stephen Foster but these verses..grab me like no other..there is so much sensitivity to it..

I dream of Jeannie with the light brown hair
Born like a vapor on the summer air
I see her tripping where the bright streams play
Happy as the daisies that dance on her way
Many were the wild notes her merry voice would pour

but the violins in this CD make this CD the best out there..
FYI should you be into astrology Stephen Foster is definition of Cancer...Sun and Moon conjunct in Cancer with mars in Scorpio..i love his lyrics..almost to the point of obsession..

An American classic from Hampson that brings smiles and tears.......2006-07-17

Stephen Foster was the greatest American composer of sentimental parlor ballads--he so perfectly imitated folk songs that his music wound up turning into them. In an age of home music-making and later of families sitting around the radio, Foster's songs were a staple, often performed by crossover artists from opera like Lawrence Tibbett. Those were plump, ripe styles of singing, highly flavored by church hymns.

In this 1992 collection of 17 Foster favorites, plus a few rareties, Hampson drops the platform manner and goes straight for heartfelt sincerity. His tone is plain yet sweet, his expression intimate. He is accompanied by instruments redolent of the Victorian drawing room (guitar, fiddle, upright piano), and the mood they create brings tears and smiles of remembrance. This music is embedded in America's genes, and it's wonderful to realize that every note is still alive and throbbing with feeling.

OMG!!! More than 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 stars, one of the best album in the world!!!.......2005-11-25

Simply one word, WOW!!!
Thomas Hampson's voice is simply fantasic. His voice is very different from regular operatic baritone voice, very sweet, and rich. I really cant believe an operatic baritone can sing folk song like THIS good, in my opinion he sounds even better than his opera works in this album. His voice and the background music matches perfectly, the outcome would move u to tears, and u can feel the origin of MUSIC. This album really shows what the word MUSIC means, and the songs simply just ALL beautiful. I like his "beautiful dreamer", "my life is well knowing woman", and "jeanie with the light brown hair" the most. When I listen the songs I would just imagine that I am in the world of past USA, and I can feel the life of the ppl in the past USA~ just like watching an old classic movie, it would touch ur heart and fall in love with this album.

It's simply lovely.......2004-12-14

I didn't know Stephen Foster (I thought): wrong: Oh Susanna, etc, I knew, but had no idea who the composer was.

This CD is a revelation. The melodies are so beautiful, as are the poems, and Thomas Hampson just brings them to life as wonderfully as ever. I especially love "Beautiful Dreamer" - it gives me butterflies - and "My wife is a most knowing woman" - the way he makes the voices and the indignation is just brilliant. If one needed reminding what a brilliant singer Mr Hampson is - this disk does it.

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Gone too soon...
WELCOME, AMERICAN IDOL VIEWERS
OK
A lyrical Genius was the Magic Neurological Symmetry of Donny, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye
These Songs for You, Live!

These Songs for You, Live!
Donny Hathaway
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ASIN: B0001ZXM4A
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

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Someday We'll All Be Free
You've Got A Friend
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
What's Goin' On
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Superwoman
A Song For You
Sack Full Of Dreams
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The Ghetto
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Customer Reviews:

Gone too soon..........2006-08-03

This CD is a close second to Marvin Gaye's "Live At The London Palladium" as being the best live recording out there. I can't believe there was a time when I didn't really care for live music but this CD is just outstanding. Donny doesn't hit a single sour note, the band is awesome and the mixing is perfect. You can't even tell that these songs were pulled from different performances. Don't even bother buying both the "Live" and "In Performance" CD's, just do yourself a favor and get this one. This CD has selections from both CDs along with previously unreleased material. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. It is so sad that he is gone but he left some really beautiful music behind, music that will never die.

WELCOME, AMERICAN IDOL VIEWERS.......2006-04-26

YES, this is the singer that contestant Elliott mentioned in such love and respect on the show. YES, you can get the best introduction to Donny by buying this live album and the Greatest Hits compilation that is the other best-selling Donny Hathaway album.

He has inspired many, and I envy you that you can now discover him through having heard his name on television.

OK.......2005-09-30

I didn't enjoy this as much as I did the greatest hits collections. Only his very popular songs worked for me.

A lyrical Genius was the Magic Neurological Symmetry of Donny, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye.......2005-06-22

HOW UNFORTUNATE IT IS WHEN THE LEGENDS LEAVE. BUT ALLAH HAS A BETTER PLAN. THIS IS WHAT MAKES MUSIC LIFE, AND LIFE BUT A SPECTRUM. FOR (Wherever Donny Hathaway and Aretha Franklin appear), WHEREVER GEORGE "PAPA P. FUNK" CLINTON APPEARS, THERE IS ALIEN MAGIC INVOLVED. HE (the GOD FATHER OF FUNK) AND HIS SON, THE RETURN OF THE CLONE RANGER cd ARE BOTH THE R&B BOY'S OF THE PLANET OF THE FUNK. "DROP A LINE" cd WAS A MASTERY OF GOOD WORK, JUST AS "OUR GANG FUNKY" FEATURING SON, TREY LEWD, TRACY 'Kid' LEWIS CLINTON. THIS IS WHY I MUST HAVE WHATEVER THEY PRODUCE, BECAUSE JUST LIKE BOOTSY'S IMPORTS ARE SO HARD TO COME BY, THESE PARTY WITH US BROTHER'S ARE LEAVING BEHIND A LEGACY. I recommend a Fifth of Funk, Parlamack, and Alien LoveStock by ERIC McFADDEN for Great sound and originallity. IT FEATURES GEORGE CLINTON AND BELITA WOODS, PROVING "WHO'S NO. 1 TO DROP THE BOMB." © 83 BY MICHAEL "SUN STAR ALI ALLAH" LOVE, AND THE COLLECTION OF MICHAEL `FUN LUV' MARBLEY PA COPYRIGHTS.

PERTAINING TO DONNY, HIS VOICE AND PROPHECY IS A
"UNBELIEVABLE HIDDEN GEM, A MUST HAVE FOR THE CLONES OF THE P."
USE YOUR INNATE FLEXIBLE INTELLIGENCE TO RESPOND MOMENT BY MOMENT TO EVERY SONG.
HE LIKE THE R&B BOY IS ON THE RISE! SON OF GEORGE, TRACY ' TREY LEWD' LEWIS CLINTON!! THIS IS WHY I MUST HAVE IT (Donny Hathaway) AND ALL OTHER FUTURE BIMINI ROAD PROJECTS & MUSIC PRODUCTIONS, FOR HE, JIMI HENDRIX, BOOTSY, PRINCE, KIDD FUNKADELIC, GABEDELIC, RONKAT THE FUNKALETIC, FRANKIE `KASH' WADDY & STEVIE WONDER, LIKE FATHER GEORGE CLINTON; ARE A BLAST AT LAYING A GOLDEN EGG & PUTTING A "FUNKY BUG IN YOUR EARS!" FUNK AFTER DEATH IS A FUNKSHIP OF GROOVE ETERNAL. PREPARE FOR A `DREAMSHIP SURPRISE.'

These Songs for You, Live!.......2005-06-07

A legend who left this world too soon. Thank goodness his live recordings are being released so that those who love real musical genius & talent can somehow feel that we are there while Donny serenades us.

If you have a Donny collection, then some of the songs you already know like: Flying Easy, Someday We'll All Be Free and You've Got A Friend but treats are his covers of Superwoman & Yesterday (and an interview at the end of the disc).

I'd highly recommend this disc if you are a serious fan looking to add to your collection AND if you are merely curious about Donny Hathaway, this is a good collection of his songs to begin to familiarize yourself with his music.

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Who is this, it's not the Live I know
Unsuccessfully Revisiting Themes Of The Past!
Brilliant!
good but different
Not great, but still satisfying.

Songs From Black Mountain
Live
Manufacturer: Epic / Red Ink
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Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

The River
Mystery
Get Ready
Show
Wings
Sofia
Love Shines (A Song For My Daughters About God)
Where Do We Go From Here?
Home
All I Need
You Are Not Alone
Night of Nights

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Live is continuing to grow into their ambitions, as "Love Shines (A Song for My Daughters About God)" indicates, but they remain invigorated on their seventh studio recording. They deserve some credit for that as they've been at this rock thing for awhile now, forming in 1988 and releasing debut Mental Jewelry in 1991. Although there's nothing as epic here as 1994's fist-pumping anthem "I Alone," Songs from the Black Mountain still reaches for the skies--or at least the back row of the arena. Frequently taken to task for their idealism and "preachiness," the Pennsylvania quartet isn't likely to convert any non-believers this time around. Then again, the very qualities that some find precious and silly, like brow-crinkling seriousness, strike others as passionate and spiritual. Live aren't taking any risks on this outing, unless the pro-soldier "Home" is considered a risk, but nor are they phoning it in. Well, not exactly. As always, Ed Kowalczyk sings it like he means it, but his songwriting relies too heavily on clichés and the occasional space-filling "Ooo baby" ("the River") and "Oh, yeah" ("Where Do We Go from Here?"). Rather, Live has produced a solid, respectable effort, which neither advances nor jeopardizes their cause. Can you say "holding pattern"? --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Customer Reviews:

Who is this, it's not the Live I know.......2007-06-27

When I saw this album on Amazon I wondered why I hadn't heard it on any of the radio stations that usually play Live. So I bought it and found out why. This album is crap. About 4 years ago Ed found God. I personally think that's great but it's had a horrible impact on his music. This album is some wierd cross between adult contemporary and christian rock. Both are fine, they just aren't my thing. It's really sad because Live really used to bring it. Now, well...I'd tell you to see for yourself but don't bother.

Unsuccessfully Revisiting Themes Of The Past!.......2007-06-24

15 years after their debut and 10 years after the peak of their popularity, Live's seventh studio album entitled "Songs From Black Mountain" was released on June 6, 2006. The quartet changed their label and abandoned the formula that earned them popularity for a more quiet and less ambitious approach. Though songwriter Ed Kowalczyk revisits themes such as the futility of war, spiritual pursuits and the love of his daughters, this time around, he is unsucessful in his attempt in creating anything substantial. Although it is only natural for a band such as Live to mature and adopt a low-key approach, "Songs From Black Mountain" is a stale release both lyrically and musically. This has resulted in the weakest U.S. sales in Live's career. For a true representation of Live's potential, please see the following albums: "Throwing Copper," "Secret Samadhi," "The Distance To Here" and "Birds Of Pray." Below, please find the rating for each song individually:

The River - 8/10

Mystery - 7/10

Get Ready - 5/10

Show - 5/10

Wings - 5/10

Sofia - 2/10

Love Shines (A Song For My Daughters About God) - 7/10

Where Do We Go From Here? - 5/10

Home - 6/10

All I Need - 5/10

You Are Not Alone - 5/10

Night Of Nights - 7/10

Brilliant!.......2007-05-04

I live in Europe and cannot always keep up with bands that are primarily popular in the United States, but this time I heard "The River" on an Internet radio station, loved it, and started to look into the band. "Live" is a really sucky name for a group which anyone wants to find on Google, but that's beside the point. The music is phenomenal, and I particularly enjoy the voice of lead singer Ed Kowalczyk. To me he sounds a lot like another one of my all-time favorite singers, the country singer Chris Cagle. The songs on this album are poppish, yes, but they tell stories and are beautifully orchestrated. Love it, love it, loooooooooooove it!

good but different.......2007-03-28

different from previous stuff. not as much rock but still good if you like LIVE.

Not great, but still satisfying........2007-03-07

I've loved Live ever since "Throwing Copper" came out, and although their best days are obviously well behind them, they're still putting out decent material on the whole. This, their newest album, continues in the more straight-ahead pop rock fashion of "Birds of Pray", and doesn't really offer anything new, but still manages to be pretty enjoyable for what it is.

The two singles, "Mystery" and "The River", are both rousing anthemic tunes, and "Get Ready" and "All I Need" are excellent melodic rock. "Love Shines" is kind of cheesy, but still very catchy, and although writing a song for your children (and about God, no less) is totally un-rock and roll, it's still a nice gesture. The rest of the album, for the most part, is just kinda there, but luckily it ends strong with "Night of Nights", which I think is easily one of the best songs they've done in years. With its haunting melodies, tasty time changes, and killer drumming, it's just a great ending to a mostly so-so album. It even sort of sounds like it could be an outtake from "Secret Samadhi".

So anyway, this album probably won't win over too many new fans (go with the older stuff instead), but for those who've already loved the band for years, it probably won't disappoint. Roughly half the album is pretty solid material, so that's not bad (and "Night of Nights" is almost worth the purchase by itself). Also, while the band's studio material may not be what it used to be, in concert they're still as great as ever. I saw them for the third time a few months ago, and they were absolutely amazing. So definitely go see them at all costs, if you get the chance. They don't call them "Live" for nothing. Plus, hearing some of this material live really increased my appreciation for this album (although unfortunately, they didn't do "Night of Nights").

So yeah, in conclusion, this isn't so bad. Just don't expect "Throwing Copper", and you're bound to find some worth.

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Great stories and wonderful Music!
Mark Schultz
Sorry, but I can't review this.
Awesome CD/DVD!
AWESOME

Live... A Night of Stories & Songs
Mark Schultz
Manufacturer: Word Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Mark Schultz
Broken & Beautiful
Stories & Songs
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ASIN: B000B5IP7E
Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

When You Come Home
When You Give
Back In His Arms Again
I Have Been There
Walking Her Home
I Am
He's My Son
Time That Is Left
Running Just To Catch Myself
I Am The Way
Letters From War
You Are A Child Of Mine
Remember Me
I Am (Studio Version)*

Album Description

Mark Schultz Live...A Night of Stories & Songs CD/DVD is the fourth project from Mark Schultz, encompassing his greatest hits since the critically acclaimed self titles debut in 2000. Produced and directed by Ken Carpenter for Franklin Films ("I Am" produced by Peter Kipley), the project was filmed LIVE before a sold-out crowd at the Marion Civic Center (Marion, IL) on May 6th. Experience the stories behind each of your favorite songs and get to know the people and scenarios resulting in 6 #1 hits, 2 brand new songs and other timeless classics from Mark's past three studio albums. DVD features include: 40 minute documentary of Mark's personal story, interviews, the stories behind the songs + 2 unreleased videos

Customer Reviews:

Great stories and wonderful Music!.......2007-03-28

Mark Schultz is truly an incredible hidden talent that is finally getting some recognition. I purchased this cd and was completely blown away! His dvd that is included in this cd package gives background info to many of the stories. Highly Recommend! WOW! What will he do next to keep up with the quality and talent he demonstrated here??!!!

Mark Schultz.......2007-02-17

Loved this DVD. Mark Schultz has such a great personality and it comes out in this CD/DVD.

Sorry, but I can't review this. .......2007-01-09

I think it was a post office problem and I've contacted the post office about thrie having said that they received the package....because I've never received it. I don't know what else I can do.

I had to put a star rating on this review or the Amazon server wouldn't let me post. Please ignore it. I have no idea how to rate it.

Awesome CD/DVD!.......2006-12-09

"Mark Schultz Live: A Night of Stories and Songs" is incredible, and very uplifting. Mark tells the stories behind many of his greatest songs, and also talks about how he got to where he is. It really surprises me that a talent scout told him: "This may not be what you're supposed to do" after he listened to a few of Mark's songs, because Mark Schultz has become my favorite artist of all time. I think that what happened with Mark Schultz is a testimony about what can happen when you listen to God instead of other people. I've been there a few times myself, except sometimes I listened to people instead of God, and I have regretted it every single time. Mark didn't give up after his meeting with the talent scout, and I'm glad he didn't.

A number of his songs have really hit home with me. "Closer To You" really hit me when my cousin passed away after a twelve year fight with cancer. It hit me hard enough that I typed the lyrics as I listened to the song, printed them out, and posted them at my cousin's grave site. I heard "Letters From War" a month before my brother was scheduled to leave for Iraq (He made it home safe by the way), so the first time, it was salt in an open wound; but the more I listened to it, the more I liked it, because I felt like God was saying: "My son, you've got to trust Me. I will look after your brother, so don't worry."

Mark Schultz truly has a Christian background, and he demonstrates his love and appreciation for Christ, as well as for everyone in his life who helped to support him. [...] should give customers the option to give 100 stars, because a 5 star rating does not even come close to giving him his due credit. Mark Schultz is AWESOME!

AWESOME.......2006-09-12

This CD/DVD combo is the best gift I could have gotten for myself. I had wanted to get a CD of Mark's that had his newest song 'I am' on it, and when I found out that this one was live and also had some of his older songs included, I had to grab this one off the shelf. His voice has such passion and emotion in it, his music lifts me up and makes me feel so good and happy.... his music truly is beautiful. I can't say enough good things about him.

I have LOVED his music ever since he was introduced with the song 'I am the Way' on the Wow 2001 CD.

Journey To Wholeness - Singing Crystal Bowls for Healing and Wholeness

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The best crystal bowl cd ever? Yeah right...
Very good for meditation
Incredibly Healing and Soothing Sounds!
Wow, Raising the Vibe!!
Lighten Up, Chill Out and Recharge

Journey To Wholeness - Singing Crystal Bowls for Healing and Wholeness
Elivia Melodey's Crystal Vibrations
Manufacturer: Crystal Vibrations Music
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066RG7
Release Date: 2002-04-26

Tracks:

Chakra Alignment
Colloquium
Gaia Guardians
Higher Joys
Journey to Wholeness

Album Description

New Age listeners will fall in love with this unique meditative music created for healing and wholeness, from the Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls. Starting with a 14 minute Chakra alignment, four more tracks follow of innovative and extraordinary, inspired songs. This music will entrance you and transport you to transcendent realms of peace, beauty and harmony. Worlds of experience will open up, as you float on crystalline waves to places of inner connection and balance. The rich bell-like and low soothing tones were all recorded live with over 20 singing crystal bowls, flutes, chimes and world percussion.. This entrancing collection of songs births an entirely new musical art form all it's own. The exquisitely rich songs are the epitome of Crystal Bowl sound healing. This music will align and balance the chakras - Simply by listening! A perfect compliment to massage and alternative healing therapies as well as being wonderful for stress relief. Play it as low acco! mpaniment, to create harmony in your environment or sit back and relax into deeper meditation and illumination as you are attuned to new higher vibrational frequencies. Total playing time: 69 minutes

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The best crystal bowl cd ever? Yeah right..........2007-02-17

That's what I said as I read the reviews here and clicked over to the author's website... so I reluctantly handed over my cash with little expectation, and well, I have to say... I agree!

Frankly, I was a little surprised, I love this kind of music and my last purchase of Stephen Halpern's Crystal Bowls was disappointing to say the least as it was filled with synthesizers and other cheesy New Age effects. This one is not and I wouldn't even lump it with a New Age tag (as the product description has). It' just truly beautiful music. The resonance is wonderful and the first chakra track is great for getting me, or my space back into alignment. Simply put it on in the background and clear your space. Wonderful! The other tracks on the CD have beautiful touches including shamanic instruments like the Buffalo drums, rattles, native flutes, rain sticks and other instruments. All appropriately added, expertly played and NO New Age cheese. What's interesting about it is that the CD recorded in one evening with no manipulations. I love reading books and listening to audio of people that have opened their heart - you can feel that in the work... in a similar way I think this is transmitted through music and it most definately is here.

I have since recommended and raved about this CD to all my friends. If you're a healer with a practice, you're going to want it for background music or just clearing your space. For everyone else, it's wonderful for relaxation and coming back into balance (put on your headphones for a real treat) or just some soothing music to play after a hard day or most definately for people who are not feeling well.

Other crystal bowl CDs I like include Benjamin Iobst Seven Metal Singing Bowls of Tibet and Crystal Voices by Deborah Van Dyke. Daniel Goleman's work is also fantastic - Chakra Dance, Chakra Chants and his Om CD (although all his work is good).

I highly recommend this beautiful CD. There are extra touches, with different instruments so if you're using it purely for meditation, that may distract you (as some other reviewers seem to have experienced). That is, I guess, a matter of personal preference - some people would be okay with the other instruments. It's the kind of CD where you that makes you go and buy everything the artist has ever produced. Of the hundreds of the healing type CDs I have, this is, and will remain, well and truly at the top of the heap. This might just be... the best crystal bowl CD ever!

Very good for meditation.......2007-01-11

I listened to this during my hospital stay on my iPod because I could not sleep. It helped me immensely.

Incredibly Healing and Soothing Sounds!.......2006-11-03

This CD, just like all Crystal Vibrations productions, is pure healing. I can always count on the first track (Chakra Alignment) to bring me back into balance and alignment. I also use this disc as a space clearing tool for my home... the high vibrations resonate throughout, leaving my space feeling warm and wonderful. A multi-purpose musical adventure... how can you resist?

Wow, Raising the Vibe!!.......2005-11-23

Pretty incredible music that makes everything I do while listening seem to happen effortlessly. It shifts and "tunes up" the energy in the room and in me! The Chakra alignment is like a warm up to the magic of all the other instruments that weave in and out of the singing bowls. So you can stay really focused and present or drift off into deeply meditative states. Listening to the soothing music on this CD is one of the best prescriptions you can give yourself! If you want to journey to the far reaches of the universe, treat your self to their CRYSTAL PORTAL CD and get Journey to Wholeness for taking care of everything else!!

Lighten Up, Chill Out and Recharge.......2005-10-17

This is my favorite of all the meditation and singing crystal bowl music I own and I have a huge collection. Initially, I used it for meditation in the morning before work and then again when I got home. It left me calm for the day and recharged at night. Then I thought to put it on while paying bills and doing stressful chores. The resonance of the crystal bowl tones had an immediate effect. I was able to focus and breathe with ease while I completed my tasks. The sound quality is superb and you get all the beautiful overtones that can only come on a live recording. And the effect is lasting. For a real vacation, listen to this CD with headphones.

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His other live CDs are even greater.
Great Early 1970's Live Cohen...
Please Don't Pass me By (A Disgrace)
Just about 5 stars
RAW & COMPELLING

Live Songs
Leonard Cohen
Manufacturer: Sbme Import
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ASIN: B000007VW5
Release Date: 2001-10-08

Tracks:

Minute Prologue
Passing Through
You Know Who I Am
Bird on a Wire
Nancy
Improvisation
Story of Isaac
Please Don't Pass Me by (A Disgrace)
Tonight Will Be Fine
Queen Victoria

Album Description

1973 album comprised of live recordings made in 1970 & 1972 in London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Isle Of Wight and Tennessee. 10 tracks, including 'Minute Prologue', 'Passing Through', 'You Know Who I Am' and 'Bird On The Wire'. A Columbia release.

Album Details

1973 Release Containing this Canadian-Born, Distinguished Poet's Folk Songs. Leonard Cohen, World Traveler, Wordsmith, Balladeer, Musical Protégé of Columbia A&r Man John Hammond. Includes Some of his Most Admired Poetry/Song Works: "Song of Issac", "Bird on a Wire", "Please Don't Pass Me By" and Eight More.

Customer Reviews:

His other live CDs are even greater........2006-09-11

This is a great Cd, but not as great as is other live CDs. So if you can't afford to buy them all, I wouldn't start with this one.

Great Early 1970's Live Cohen..........2005-12-05

There are 3 Live Cd's in Cohen's catalogue...each with it's own strengths (I don't find weakness in Cohen, he is an unfinished project)
This is the 1st one, an import (bought mine in London) showcases Cohen touring about his Songs From A Room album...on 2 separate occasions in 1970 and in 1972..a couple of unreleased poems and the traditional country Passing Through are found besides such classics as The Story of Isaac, Bird On The Wire with laid back minor accompaniment coming from the likes of Charlie Daniels on fiddle and bass..

Please Don't Pass me By (A Disgrace).......2002-12-03

I first heard this album, in particular, the song "Please Don't Pass Me By", back in ~ 1973. It was on a late-nite FM radio show, on a now non-existent station out of Milwaukee, WI, USA. I'll never forget that song, the emotions it drew out of my soul; shame, sympathy and anger... The whole gamete of emotions that I was capable of feeling!

Leonard Cohen's voice ripped right through my soul, stirring feelings that I found hard to control. The perfect combination of Cohen's voice and lyrics are impossible to describe in this song of Disgrace, only feelings can come close to relaying the affect it had, has, on me. I am so thankful that I was able to find this song on a CD; my Vinyl copy disappeared years ago, lent-out and never found its way back.

I highly recommend this CD to any fan of Leonard Cohen, and to fans of many of the 60's and 70's "Folk" music artists.

Just about 5 stars.......2001-11-11

Although not the world's most invigorating live performer, Leonard Cohen profoundly lonely poetic masterpieces come across on stage well, in their manner. This early, often overlooked live masterwork is something that any Cohen fan will have to own. The live renditions of classics like Bird On The Wire, Story of Isaac, and Tonight Will Be Fine, etc., are competent, but not readily improved over the studio versions. On the other hand, it's the live renditions of previously unissued songs that make this album so noteworthy. Cohen's version of Passing Through has an odd sing-along ominence, and two masterpieces crop up later in the set. The first of these, the 13-minute Please Don't Pass Me By (A Disgrace) is sort of an odd narrative poem set to music, with its sing-along chorus that is undeniably profound. This is unquestionably the high point of the CD, and makes it a worthwhile purchase for Cohen fans on account of it alone. The other is Queen Victoria, a classic poem of his, performed live here-Cohen sings it in a vaguely touching way, a fitting close to the set. Although not the first album of his you should pick up, this is one you'll definately want to own after you've been primed in Leonard Cohen.

RAW & COMPELLING.......2000-08-28

Live Songs is one of his early classics and should be part of every fan's collection. Please Don't Pass Me By with its spoken introduction is harrowing, Passing Through ("glad that I ran into you") is delicate and yearning and Tonight Will Be Fine is unsettlingly erotic. There is an intensity here that complements the studio versions very well, a side of early Cohen that fans will miss out on if they don't own this album. Some of this rawness later manifested on the Phil Spector-produced Death Of A Ladies Man to the consternation of many of Cohen's fans. But it was always a part of his musical make-up, as this album demonstrates. In some ways, Angels Of Light's album New Mother reminds me of the mood of Live Songs.

Stephen Foster Songs: Parlor & Minstrel Songs, Dance Tunes & Instrumentals

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Amid fine work, a new star!
Stephen Foster Would Be Proud
Foster at his simple best
Well-rounded and convincing

Stephen Foster Songs: Parlor & Minstrel Songs, Dance Tunes & Instrumentals

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000049NP
Release Date: 1995-07-28

Tracks:

The Glendy Burke
Nelly Was A Lady
Melinda May
The Soree Polka
The Moustache Song
O Willie, Is It You, Dear?
Mr. & Mrs. Brown
Gem From Lucia No.1
Wilt Thou Be Gone?
The Voices That Are Gone
Ole Black Joe
Maggie By My Side
Camptown Ladies
Hard Times
Gems From Lucia No.2, No.3
The Shanghai Chicken
Beautiful Dreamer
Ah! May The Red Rose Live Away
Nelly Bly
I Dream Of Jeannie
O Susannah & Some Folks

Customer Reviews:

Amid fine work, a new star!.......2004-09-28

Baird, Russell and Van Buskirk give fine performances in a splendid
program, but tenor Frederick Urrey [his Foster recording debut?] is a sensation! A glorious voice, with a perfect command of style in
operatic, ballad, ensemble and even comic scenes, his Melinda May is breathtaking, his Beautiful Dreamer is the best on records, his
duets charm and his drunken husband is a gas! He has it all!! In my 25 years of total immersion in Foster and his era, I have never
even dreamt of hearing an artist of such stature. Foster was said to have a fine voice and to sing his music better than any other.
I pray we now hear more of SF's songs as he must have sung them!

Stephen Foster Would Be Proud.......2004-02-26

Linda Russell is a remarkable woman. I have every CD she has done and I've never been disappointed in the high quality recordings she releases. I consider her every bit of an historian as the authors of history books.
This collection of Stephen Foster tunes, one of two that Russell has partaken in, is a rousing collection of the musical sounds of the mid-19th century. Soprano Julianne Baird and tenor Frederick Urrey join in with Ms. Russell's alto vocals to make a truly remarkable ensemble (including the musicians playing the mountain dulcimer, fortepiano, fiddle, hammered dulcimer, recorder, and accordion - all on authentic antique instruments). All combined show off the genius that Stephen Foster was - the 19th century's top songwriter who wrote music for ALL time, not just his time.
But if it wasn't for the musical reenactors (on CD at least) of Russell and company many of these long lost gems might have stayed hidden, sadly unheard. Some choral music, a feel of opera, a bit of traditional folk all mixed together to make what I feel is an authentic piece of musical history.
Here's hoping that Linda Russell and friends continue in the making of traditional music - Christmas and popular.
Ms. Russell, do you ever tour? We'd love to see you here in Michigan!

Foster at his simple best.......2002-01-22

What a delicious surprise this little album is, and from the ..... date, it appears to have been around for a few seasons, but is utterly new to me. I am a Julianne Baird fan from the get-go, but was pleasantly taken aback at her appearance on an album of American songs with folk balladeer Linda Russell (who plays dulcimers, mountain fiddles and all manner of country instruments and sings with the earthy texture of Judy Collins). But as usual Baird finds a way to integrate her own exquisite sensibilities and artistry into the assignment and makes a touching case for the simple and heart-rending Foster tunes--this is, after all, "early music" in which she excels--American "Early Music." Tenor Fred Urrey is another find and he likewise blends wonderfully into the surroundings. In fact, the three diverse artists hit their stride in a haunting trio rendition of Old Black Joe. Keyboard and string instruments have a ghostly and authentic ring to them as well. indeed, after the pompous and overblown Foster CDs of better-known opera singers in the bins today, this is so welcome. A treasure!
Get it today.

Well-rounded and convincing.......2000-10-27

This is an excellent rendition of Stephen Foster's songs, capitalizing on the duality inherent in the repertoire: the beautiful parlor ballads and the rowdy folk-inspired tunes. Especially remarkable is the fact that the performers bring to the music the "early music" sensibility (Julianne Baird is renowned as a performer of Elizabethan lutesongs)--this sensibility urges the performers to be as historically accurate as possible, performing on original/reproduction instruments. Also of note is the fact that it is a collaboration between classical and folk musicians: soprano, alto, tenor, fortepiano, fiddle, mountain and hammered dulcimers, harmonica, recorder, and accordian. Linda Russell (alto, mountain dulcimer) is lyrical and moving with her "folkie" voice, perfectly complementing the other "cultivated" voices and grounding them on the occasions they come together in poignant harmony.

I only wish that they had incorporated a 19th c. parlor guitar to round out the ballads. Overall, however, one can well imagine that this is indeed the way the music sounded. As one of America's first "popular song" writers, the present performers succeed in doing him justice by incorporating many styles of 19th c. popular musics, avoiding the anachronistic "bluegrass" sound often used in performances of this repertoire, and never succumbing to waves of overly self-indulgent nostalgia.

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