Moscow Hold

Moscow Hold

Editorial Reviews
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Vagabond, raconteur, sometime Ani DiFranco fellow traveler, and unrepentant political lefty, Utah Phillips happily admits, as he interrupts his performance of "Railroading on the Great Divide," that no one plays much real folk music anymore because, when you get down to it, folk music is boring. Phillips may well have a point, but then again, Phillips isn't so much a folksinger as a storyteller in the folk tradition. And his stories, whether sung or spoken, are anything but boring. More often than not, they are absurdly funny. With a warm, craggy tone that sounds as familiar as a grandpa's voice, Phillips strings together a crazy-quilt collection of slightly surreal tall tales that cover everything from IWW union drives to big-time wrestling competitions to the fecal fantasies of ants. In many ways a best-of collection (the 13 cuts on this CD were gathered from over 20 years of live recordings), Phillips' stories have a way of ending unexpectedly. And where they end up is a very good place, indeed. --Percy Keegan

Moscow Hold,Utah Phillips,Red House,Folk,Folk & Traditional,Political Folk,Pop,Popular Music,Singer/Songwriter,This is a collection of tall tales guaranteed, in Utah's words, to "liven up any wedding, funeral, or bar mitzvah with this paean to oral flatulence.",Traditional Folk

Average customer rating:

very enjoyable

for lover of a beautiful sound

bougt for my adopted Russian granddaughter.

From Russia With Love

CD and DVD -- zamechatel'niye!

From Russia With Love

Manufacturer: Dptv Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
General | Classical | Styles | Music
Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
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Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

From Russia With Love
Lara's Theme
Vetscherni Zvon
Far East Of The Sun
Ej Ukhnem
Kalinka
Two Guitars
The Legend of the 12 Robbers
Hold Me Once More
Dorogoj Dlinnoju
Dream Away
Lutshje Bulo
Moscow Nights
Poljushko Polje
Otschi Tschornije
Russian National Hymn

Customer Reviews:

very enjoyable.......2007-02-18

If you enjoyed Helmut Lotti's other CDs you will want to add this to your collection. You might prefer one of his 'classic' collections if you are a new fan.
Kay

for lover of a beautiful sound.......2007-01-13

i first hear helmet lotti in a public television special and fell in love with the clear beautiful tone of his voice. he can truly add a special touch with his voice to any piece. each one is a masterpiece. i will be buying more of his music. my family even enjoys listening to it and it is quite rare we all agree on the same music.

bougt for my adopted Russian granddaughter........2006-04-03

Bought for my Russian adopted granddaughter, checked it out and was really impressed with the scope and diversity of Helmut Otto.
The photography was spectacular!!
His voice and talent are excellent, I am giving it to her for Easter, I know she will enjoy it.

Have to give DeeVeeDee kudos for shipping and timeliness.
Mirriam M. Hamelly

From Russia With Love.......2006-03-22

The music, the sites throughout Russia and the explanation of what the culture represented in the past would be enjoyed be anyone.

CD and DVD -- zamechatel'niye!.......2005-10-21

The local PBS channel featured Helmut Lotti's "From Russia With Love" for the recent pledge drive. They got my support! And I got this wonderful CD and equally wonderful DVD. Helmut Lotti has a superb voice and he sings these Russian songs with such passion! Remarkably, he does not speak Russian, but learned the lyrics phonetically. Here are some of my favorite folk songs: Polyushko polye, Cherniye ochi, Kalinka. And some popular Russian songs which made it to the American hit parade: Dorogoy dlinnoyu ("Those Were the Days, My Friend") and the English language rendition of "Dream Away" ("A Stranger in Paradise"). Helmut gives a sweet, personal touch to movie themes "From Russia With Love" and "Lara's Theme" and a poignant "Far East of the Sun." These latter are sung in English. The final stanza of "Far East," a song from the Siberian gulag, could bring tears to your eyes! The finale is the Russian National Anthem. This is one of the most beautiful and singable of all anthems. The pleasing music has recently been given new lyrics by its original composer. Helmut sings the updated version accompanied by the Red Army Ensemble. My only criticism of the CD: lyrics should have been provided for nonRussian speakers. But I'm certain a web-search could easily locate lyrics and translations. The DVD features the same wonderful songs, with videos of Russian villagers and Cossacks in traditional costume. Helmut's trip through Russia on the TransSiberia Railroad provides the backdrop to the musical DVD. Through his eyes you see the splendor of this awesome, huge country. I recommend watching the DVD to get a feel for the artist's own appreciation of Russia. You'll feel the love each time you listen to the CD!

Average customer rating:

Not His Best Stories, But That Doesn't Say Much

Moscow Hold
Utah Phillips
Manufacturer: Red House
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1999-08-17

Tracks:

Railroading On The Great Divide/Moose Call
Will Rogers
Egg Sittin' Horse
Job Action
Shark Fishing
Oliver And The Fork
Ant Language
Natural Resources
Oatmeal
The Moscow Hold
Blackie's Fridge
Oliver's Outhouse
Hallelujah I'm A Bum/How I Became A Buddhist

Amazon.com

Vagabond, raconteur, sometime Ani DiFranco fellow traveler, and unrepentant political lefty, Utah Phillips happily admits, as he interrupts his performance of "Railroading on the Great Divide," that no one plays much real folk music anymore because, when you get down to it, folk music is boring. Phillips may well have a point, but then again, Phillips isn't so much a folksinger as a storyteller in the folk tradition. And his stories, whether sung or spoken, are anything but boring. More often than not, they are absurdly funny. With a warm, craggy tone that sounds as familiar as a grandpa's voice, Phillips strings together a crazy-quilt collection of slightly surreal tall tales that cover everything from IWW union drives to big-time wrestling competitions to the fecal fantasies of ants. In many ways a best-of collection (the 13 cuts on this CD were gathered from over 20 years of live recordings), Phillips' stories have a way of ending unexpectedly. And where they end up is a very good place, indeed. --Percy Keegan

Customer Reviews:

Not His Best Stories, But That Doesn't Say Much.......1999-08-19

Utah Phillips is many things. An absolutely wonderful storyteller is one of them. This disc collects a bunch of his stories from various and sundry live shows over the past twenty some-odd years. While this would usually be call for massive celebration, this album collects a bunch of stories that, frankly, might have been better off left uncollected. Many of the endings are predictable, and Phillips resorts to the crude punchline a few too many times for my taste. But through it all, he is still a marvelous storyteller, and he understands the timing and craft of humor as well as the best standup comics. If you've heard him before, and you want some new stories, grab it. If you're new to him, try "The Past Didn't Go Anywhere," his collaboration with Ani DiFranco, or "Loafer's Glory," his collaboration with Mark Ross.