Global Celebration (Authentic Music from Festivals & Celebrations Around the World) [Box set]

Global Celebration (Authentic Music from Festivals & Celebrations Around the World) [Box set]

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As this set's title implies, the 54 songs from nearly as many cultures all deal with happy community rituals. The four CDs are subtitled: "Dancing with the Gods: Religious Celebrations," "Earth Spirit: Cycles of Nature," "Passages: Turning Points in Life," and "Gatherings: Joyous Festivals." This music is more accessible and less rigorously authentic than "Voices of Forgotten Worlds;" it includes such "worldbeat" hybrid musics as Trinidadan soca, South African township jive, New Orleans Mardi Gras music, modern Celtic folk music, and African American gospel. --Geoffrey Himes

Tracks:

Taqasim: God Rest Ye - Simon Shaheen
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Simon Shaheen/Glen Velez/Richard Sussman/Mike Richmond/Bob Haddad
Alap: Bethlehem - Tarun Bhattacharya
Greensleeves (What Child Is This?) - Tarun Bhattacharya/Robbie Link/Bikram Ghosh/Bob Haddad
Jingle Bells Brazil - Fernando Melo/Luiz Bueno
Silent Night - Folk Scat
Alap: Emmanuel - Tarun Bhattacharya/Robbie Link
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Tarun Bhattacharya/Robbie Link/Bikram Ghosh
Boas Festas - Fernando Melo/Luiz Bueno/Robbie Link
Koledarska Pesen - Folk Scat
Little Drummer Boy - Mike Richmond/Glen Velez
Taqasim: Kings Of The Orient - Simon Shaheen
We Three Kings Of The Orient Are - Richard Sussman/Mike Richmond/Simon Shaheen/Glen Velez

Customer Reviews:

Have an exotic Christmas!.......2005-11-28

This is one of my favorite Christmas CDs! While I enjoy the traditional songs and arrangements of the holiday season, this CD brings an exotic flair to those great old songs which puts new magic into holiday music such as God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Greensleeves. I also enjoy the gentle a cappella version of Silent Night and the untraditional songs, Boas Festas and Koledarska Pesen. This CD has an overall mellow feel, which makes it great background music for a holiday gathering, or to take the edge off after holiday shopping, or even great for a relaxing bubble bath. Enjoy Christmas with an exotic flair this year!

One of my Favorite Holiday Albums.......2004-12-21

I LOVE this album. It is so cool and unusual with the heavy Middle Eastern and jazz influence. I keep searching for more albums like this one, but nothing comes close.

Global Celebration (Authentic Music from Festivals & Celebrations Around the World)

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Global Celebration (Authentic Music from Festivals & Celebrations Around the World)
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Dance Of Kwenyii - Wapa Tribe
Ogum Beira-Mar - Northern Brazil
Allah, Alik, Allah! - Hussein El Masry
The Avatamasaka Assemble - Tong Keh-Cheng
Ceremonies Against The Night Of The Devil - Bachir Attar
Celesi, Braliti - Skandinieki
Pollerita - Inti Raymi
Mohammed Rasoul Allal (Excerpt) - Halima Chedli Ensimble
Yeye - Mongo Santamaria
Snake Charmer Melody (Excerpt) - Mahendranath & Party (Ira Landgarten)
San Juan Festival - Carinoso Group/Los diagonales
Tarantella Di Ogliastro - I Giullari Di Piazza
Doyma Chaya - Ashiq Hasan
I'm Saved - Rev. James Cleveland And The Southern California Community Choir

Tracks:

Water Maiden Dance (Excerpt - 'Going Over') - Hopi Indians
Over The Moor To Maggie/Fred Finn's/The Hunter's House - Matt Molloy
Afindrafindrao - Randrianarivo/Lahikoto
Song About a Bird - Gizra People
Didadi Kana - Nahawa Doumbia
Guateque Campesino - Conjunto Campesino Cuyaguateje
Play the Bagpipe, Uncle John/Harvest, My Sweetheart, Harvest/The Monks Are Walking in Clogs - Sebo
Farewell to Whisky/Welcome Whisky Back Again/Let There Be Drams - Alan Reid/John McCusker
Faukura - Groupe Mariterangi
El Cascabel - Grupo Chicontepec
Sir Maa Badad/Makh Makh - Rais Najib Ensemble
Normu Jovna - Angelin Tytot
Fiesta De Los Pajaros - Alfredo Gutierrez
Maskarada - Noord Salina

Tracks:

Henna - Ali Hassan Kuban
Shani - Zuhurah Swaleh
Hahkamine - Leiko
Awungilobolele - Udokotela Shange Namajaha
NY Psycho Freylekhs - The Klezmatics
Vidonge - Virunga
Haro-Haro - Toba Batak Ensemble
Omwana Wa Mberi Nesiekhoira - Abana Ba Nasery
Seelinnikoi - Varttina
Famadihana - Tarika Sammy
Arapae - Temaeva
Casse-Co - Michele Picard
Seif El Battar - Nass El Ghiwane
Tiguini-Tiguini - M'Mah Sylla

Tracks:

Opening Parade, Live At The Bali Arts Festival (Excerpt) - Gatherings
Saba Saba! - Mil-Quinhento '1500' & Conjunto Popombo De Nampula
Elisa Gomara Saia - Orchestra Marrabenta Star De Mozambique
Eutsi Goiari - Tapia/Leturia
Lilizela Mlilizeli - Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens
Shoo-Fly - Bo Dollis & Monk Boudreaux
Kia Orange Kotou - Tumuenua Dance Group
Ba Moin Un Tibo, Doudou - Gerard La Viny
Sove - Foula
Lese Woule - Marce & Tumpak
Sidibe Muso - Seckou & Ramata
Wet Me Down - Johnny King

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As this set's title implies, the 54 songs from nearly as many cultures all deal with happy community rituals. The four CDs are subtitled: "Dancing with the Gods: Religious Celebrations," "Earth Spirit: Cycles of Nature," "Passages: Turning Points in Life," and "Gatherings: Joyous Festivals." This music is more accessible and less rigorously authentic than "Voices of Forgotten Worlds;" it includes such "worldbeat" hybrid musics as Trinidadan soca, South African township jive, New Orleans Mardi Gras music, modern Celtic folk music, and African American gospel. --Geoffrey Himes

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Cool Sdtk...But...
Actually a decent re-recording of classics
Fake instruments leave much to be desired
The Force is NOT strong with this one...
up to date with revenge of the sith

Star Wars: The Story Continues

Manufacturer: DeLuxe Holland
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Music from the Star Wars Saga

ASIN: B0009NVRLO
Release Date: 2005-06-06

Tracks:

Star Wars (Main Theme)
Princess Leia [Episode IV: A New Hope]
Little People [Episode IV: A New Hope]
Cantina Band [Episode IV: A New Hope]
Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) [Episode V: The Empire Strikes Ba]
Yoda's Theme [Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]
Asteroid Field [Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]
Jedi Master Revealed/Mynock Cave [Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]
Parade of the Ewoks [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]
Luke and Leia [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]
Jabba the Hut [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]
Victory Celebration [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]
Speeder Bike Chase/Land of Ewoks [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]

Tracks:

Star Wars (Main Theme)
Across the Stars (Love Theme from Attack of the Clones)
Duel of the Fates [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
Anakin's Theme [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
Jar Jar's Introduction [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
Trip to the Naboo Temple and the Audi [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
Arrival at Tatooine and the Flag Para [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
He Is the Chosen One [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
Panaka and the Queen's Protectors [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
Queen Amidala and the Naboo Palace [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
Augie's Great Municipal Band and the End [Episode I: The Phantom Menac]

Tracks:

Revenge of the Sith [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Anakin's Dream [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Battle of the Heroes [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Anakin's Betrayal [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Palpatine's Teachings [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Padme's Ruminations [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Anakin vs. Obi-Wan [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Enter Lord Vader [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Immolation Scene [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Yoda and the Younglings [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Anakin and Padme [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
Star Wars (Main Theme)

Album Details

The Complete Original Soundtrack of Star Wars. Music of the Six Episodes - Composed by John Williams.

Customer Reviews:

Cool Sdtk...But..........2006-10-04

I'm gonna keep this one short & sweet...I'm a lifetime fan of Star Wars, loved the music as much as I've loved the movies themselves, sought to buy the original scores, had to choose between the real deal and this one, saved 20 bucks buying the Story Continues, and loved it from day one. However, once listened to a few times from start to finish one can't help but spot the obvious, while this is an awesome production and re-recording of the original scores, the Global Stage Orchestra relies solely on synthesized instruments and you can feel the absence of REAL instruments. But it's still a keeper...especially for the Imperial death march. ~*REDD*~

Actually a decent re-recording of classics.......2006-10-01

Let me start out by saying that this album isn't nearly as bad as many people are saying. I bought it about a year ago at a store up here when the initial album I was looking for was sold out. Not wanting to leave empty handed, I glanced around and found this totally by chance (maybe the force made me find it, who knows:)) and decided to give it a shot.

I wasn't entirely sure of what to expect when I put it in once I got back. Initially after the first fifteen minutes of listening to it, I started to feel as if I maybe should have bought something else, BUT at the same time it was still catchy enough to leave in until the end of the first disc. Before I knew it, I listened to all three discs in one sitting while working on a paper and I must say, it was definitely worth whatever I payed for it.

The music is different enough where if you're getting tired of listening to the same things over and over, you can put it in and not worry about listening to something you've heard millions of times over. However the music is similar enough where if you're in a Star Wars mood, you can put it in and still be satisfied.

The "sythnesized" Star Wars sound is very catchy after a while and a very good addition to any hard core Star Wars fans' collection, or just to anyones collection of music in general. It's interesting to hear how the music is still able to catch all of the emotion that is in the original soundtracks (especially in Episode III) and still sound different. I will admit that the tracks seem to be a bit out of "order". While episodes 4, 5 and 6 come first (which is fine) episode 2 is next, followed by 1, then episode 3, and then back to episode 2 again. Not sure why this is, but it's not a real big deal, just a little odd. Definitely worth buying if you're into collecting all things Star Wars.

Fake instruments leave much to be desired.......2006-01-21

The synthesized instruments sound horrible. First off, when I bought this, I saw the name "Global Stage Orchestra" and was looking forward to hearing an orchestra -- of real instruments. What I was in for was a bad synthesized interpretation of John Williams wonderful music. If he were dead, I'm sure that he would roll over in his grave.

Many instruments sound so bad that it's distracting. For example, the smooth woodwind lines in "Duel of the Fates" sound detached and mechanical. Some brass instruments (which Williams uses liberally) sound more like car horns. Obviously not put together by a vocalist... the rear cover reads "MUSIC AND VOCALS PERFORMED BY THE GLOBAL STAGE ORCHESTRA." Apparently vocals are not music... which may be close to the truth in this case, since the vocals sound like hollow midi sampled voices. With so many great recordings out there... spend the extra few dollars and get a recording from a real orchestra.

The Force is NOT strong with this one..........2005-07-11

My friend loaned me these CD's recently, and let me say they are nothing compared to the original soundtracks.

The recordings sound actually half decent for synthesized instruments, but after hearing the superb London Symphony Orchestra in the original recordings, any artificial orchestra (and even some real orchestras!) is a real let-down. Especially painful are the sequences which call for lots of brass; the LSO was so great at delivering a theme at full blast in an intense action scene, and the MIDI brass just sounds cheesey. The interpretation is poor in a few key sequences as well, too.

Star Wars fans really deserve better than this; get the re-mastered trilogy set:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002YCVLU/qid=1121091193/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-8155271-9982339?v=glance&s=music

up to date with revenge of the sith.......2005-06-01

I just purchased this 3cd set while in Europe. It's indeed not the original soundtracks but high-quality "studio orchestra" selections from all 6 of the Star Wars movies, including R.O. Sith, mastered in SBM 24 bit sound. A good listen for Star Wars and John Williams fans at a nice price, attractively packaged in a 3 cd fold out digipack.

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Organ Fireworks X

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Organ Fireworks, Vol. 11
Organ Fireworks, Vol. 9
Organ Fireworks, Vol. 7
Organ Fireworks V
Organ Fireworks, Vol. 4

ASIN: B0000Y37DI
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

Blues-Toccata
Siyahamba 'We Are Marching In The Light Of God'
Tu Es Petra Et Portae Inferi Non Praevalebunt Adversus Te
Majestic
A Little Slower
Slow
Fast And Rhythmic
Slow And Expressive
Fast - Broad And Majestic - Fast
Trumpet Tune In G
Toccata
Matin Provencal No.2
Celebration
Stride Dance
The Anabaptists' Choral
Fantasia
Recitative - Adagio
Adagio - Allegro Deciso
Fuga

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A rich taste...

Kwanzaa Music
Bahia Black , and James Brown
Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Kwanzaa Party! A Celebration of Black Cultures In Song
Essence of Kwanzaa
KWANZAA for Young People (and Everyone else!)

ASIN: B00000030M
Release Date: 1994-10-18

Tracks:

Back To The Island - Baha Men
Capitao Do Asfalto - Bahia Black
Get On The Good Foot, Part 1 - James Brown
Coconut Milk - Bo Dollis And The Wild Magnolias
Tio Goyo - Lucila Campos
Ko Sira - Oumou Sangare
I Am So Glad - Bruce Green, Tweedie Gibson And Clifton Green
Spirit In The Dark - Aretha Franklin
Thokozile - Mahlathini And The Mahotella Queens With...
Bon Ton Roulet - Clifton Chenier
Madina - Tabu Ley Rochereau With Orchestra African Fiesta
Information Blues - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
Tarig Ash-Shoag - Abdul Aziz El Mubarak
Sou Ou - Tabou Combo Super Stars
Ndamutswa Nengoma - Thomas Mapfumo And The Blacks Unlimited
Rivers Of Babylon - The Freedom Singers

Customer Reviews:

A rich taste..........2007-05-31

Close your eyes and you are on an African plain. Cock your ear to the sound of the Islands. Open your heart to an old negro spiritual. This compilation is an adventurous journey for the heart. It is sure to touch your mind and soul.

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Global Celebration
Ellipsis Arts...
Manufacturer: © 1998 Ellipsis Arts... All rights reserved.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000059SZ
Release Date: 1998-02-03

Tracks:

Henna - Ali Hassan Kuban
Vidonge - Virunga
Seelinnikoi - Varttina
Dance Of Kwenyii - Wapa Tribe
Allah, Alik, Allah! - Hussein, El Masry
The Avatamsaka Assemble - Tong Keh-Cheng
Afindrafindrao - Randrianarivo, Lahikoto
Faukuragroup - Mariterangi
Normu Jovnna - Angelin Tytot
Lilizela Mlilizeli - Mahlathini, The Mahotella Queens
Ba Moin Un Tibo, Doudou - Gerard La Viny

Kwanzaa Party! A Celebration of Black Cultures In Song

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Kwanzaa Party! A Celebration of Black Cultures In Song
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Kwanzaa Music
The Kwanzaa Album

ASIN: B00000031I
Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

Mary Ann - Roaring Lion
La Expresiva - Ng La Banda
I'll Take You There - Staple Singers
Liza - Jabda Bongo Man
Balanco Da Canoa - Toinho De Algoas
Sekusile - Dark City Sisters
Fidelina - Alejo Duran
Rhythme Commercial - Ensemble Nemours Jn. Baptise
Gouye Gui - Africando
Flotation Merengue - Blinky And The Roadmasters
Shaure Yako - Orchestre Super Mazembe
Caliventura - Afrosound
Same Thing - Johnny Copeland
Ede M Chante - Boukan Ginen

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Kwanzaa is an African-American harvest festival that takes place each year from December 26 through January 1st. This CD is the second in a series of releases that showcase high-energy music performed by talented musicians from around the African diaspora. You will hear outstanding songs from many countries, including Haiti, Zaire, Brazil, Cuba, and the U.S.--sung in many languages, played to diverse rhythms, and all unified by the common bonds of joy and cultural pride. The accompanying booklet explains the roots of Kwanzaa and the meaning of the holiday. It also includes some excellent recipes for cooking up a Karamu (African Feast). Unlike other records that are tied to a certain season, this is one CD you will certainly enjoy year round. --Jeff Grubb

Global Celebration - Best of Ellipsis Arts

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Global Celebration - Best of Ellipsis Arts
Ali Hassan Kuban , Virunga , Varttina , Wapa Tribe , El Masry Hussein , Tong Keh-Cheng , Randrianarivo , Lahikoto , Mariterangi , and Angelin Tytot
Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E5HY1E

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Best of Ellipsis Arts - Global Celebration // 1. Henna - Ali Hassan Kuban 2. Vidonge - Virunga 3. Seelinnikoi - Varttina 4. Dance Of Kwenyii - Wapa Tribe 5. Allah, Alik, Allah! - Hussein, El Masry 6. The Avatamsaka Assemble - Tong Keh-Cheng 7. Afindrafindrao - Randrianarivo, Lahikoto 8. Faukuragroup - Mariterangi 9. Normu Jovnna - Angelin Tytot 10. Lilizela Mlilizeli - Mahlathini, The Mahotella Queens 11. Ba Moin Un Tibo, Doudou - Gerard La Viny

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Global Celebration - Earth Spirit
Matt Molloy , Hopi Indians , Randrianarivo - Lahikoto , Gizra People , Nahawa Doumbia , Conjunto Campesino Cuyaguateje , Sebo , Alan Reid - John McCusker , Groupe Mariterangi , and Grupo Chicontepec
Manufacturer: Ellipsis Arts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E4K93U

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Global Celebration - Earth Spirit // 1. Water Maiden Dance (Excerpt - 'Going Over') - Hopi Indians 2. Over The Moor To Maggie/Fred Finn's/The Hunter's House - Matt Molloy 3. Afindrafindrao - Randrianarivo/Lahikoto 4. Song About a Bird - Gizra People 5. Didadi Kana - Nahawa Doumbia 6. Guateque Campesino - Conjunto Campesino Cuyaguateje 7. Play the Bagpipe, Uncle John/Harvest, My Sweetheart, Harvest/The Monks Are Walking in Clogs - Sebo 8. Farewell to Whisky/Welcome Whisky Back Again/Let There Be Drams - Alan Reid/John McCusker 9. Faukura - Groupe Mariterangi 10. El Cascabel - Grupo Chicontepec 11. Sir Maa Badad/Makh Makh - Rais Najib Ensemble 12. Normu Jovna - Angelin Tytot 13. Fiesta De Los Pajaros - Alfredo Gutierrez 14. Maskarada - Noord Salina