River Of Fallen Stars (CD)

River Of Fallen Stars (CD)

Track Listings

1. River Of Fallen Stars

2. Same Old Way

3. Month Of Hours

4. Wall Of Death

5. Day In And Day Out

6. Winterheart

7. Fortune Teller Road

8. Stephen's Green

9. House On Fire

10. Run The Red Horses

11. Life Goes On Without You

12. Cheslea Embankment

13. Spirit Compass

Editorial Reviews
Label Comments
"Byrdsy jangle and boy-girl harmonies...irresistible" Rolling Stone"Stiking melodies and thoughtful lyrics...infectious pop" CMJ AAA Jackpot Album"Byrds-like chimes, Beatlesque soundscapes" Washington Post"The album explodes with shimmering, jangly guitars and urgent, impsassioned vocals" Boston Globe

Product Description
Over the course of a long summer playing throughout Europe, Pete & Maura Kennedy spent their spare time, as members of Nanci Griffith's Blue Moon Orchestra, writing songs and eventually becoming the opening act for Griffith. Ireland and England proved rich resourses of inspiration for the duo, resulting in their recording debut, River Of Fallen Stars, which won the 1995 National Association of Independent Record Distributors' award for best Adult Contemporary album.

River Of Fallen Stars (CD)

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The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music
Average customer rating:

Very disappointing, considering what it could have been

Always a pleaser

JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music

Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia

John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music

The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
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Summon the Heroes

ASIN: B0000C6K09
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
Jaws-Main Theme
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
Hook-Main Themes
Jurassic Park-Main Themes
Schindler's List-Main Theme
Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
Minority Report
Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
The Cowboys-Overture
The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
Family Plot-End Titles
The Fury-Main Titles
Superman-Main Theme
Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
Presumed Innocent-End Titles
JFK-Arlington/End Titles
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!

Average customer rating:

Too bad it's unavailable in most places
Terrific debut, great from the opening chord!

River Of Fallen Stars (CD)
The Kennedys
Manufacturer: Green Linnet
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005CRD
Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

River Of Fallen Stars
Same Old Way
Month Of Hours
Wall Of Death
Day In And Day Out
Winterheart
Fortune Teller Road
Stephen's Green
House On Fire
Run The Red Horses
Life Goes On Without You
Cheslea Embankment
Spirit Compass

Album Description

Over the course of a long summer playing throughout Europe, Pete & Maura Kennedy spent their spare time, as members of Nanci Griffith's Blue Moon Orchestra, writing songs and eventually becoming the opening act for Griffith. Ireland and England proved rich resourses of inspiration for the duo, resulting in their recording debut, River Of Fallen Stars, which won the 1995 National Association of Independent Record Distributors' award for best Adult Contemporary album.

Customer Reviews:

Too bad it's unavailable in most places.......2000-06-13

This is a lovely recording of the Kennedys, perhaps my favorite. Some of the songs that they don't play live very often are on this CD, which is nice as well.

River of Fallen Stars: A nice song, although Maura's voice here is changed. I personally feel very strongly that the live version is much nicer (I've been to about 5 Kennedys concerts).

Wall of Death: A very nice song, one of my mother's favorites. The lyrics are very free and inspiring.

Winterheart: The title says it all. A lady who just doesn't have any interest in her suitors, who are all hopelessly devoted to her.

Fortune Teller Road: Very similar to River of Fallen Stars, although lacking the jarring quality to the lyrics; this is probably my favorite track.

Run the Red Horses: A very mystical song, with an almost breathy quality to it, and only a few lines of lyrics repeated.

I love this album very much, and was upset when the Kennedys stated that no more copies were available. However, since amazon.com carries it, I'm very pleased.

Terrific debut, great from the opening chord!.......1999-10-13

One of my all time favorites. Great guitar work, and really fine singing

Average customer rating:

A note from the reissue producer

River of Fallen Stars
The Kennedys
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000C52EP
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

River of Fallen Stars
Same Old Way
Month of Hours
Wall of Death
Day In and Day Out
Winterheart
Fortune Teller Road
Stephen's Green
House On Fire
Run The Red Horses
Life Goes On Without You
Chelsea Embankment
Spirit Compass
Belfast (Bonus Track)
Fog (Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

A note from the reissue producer.......2003-10-30

The Kennedys, a D.C.-area husband-and-wife folk-pop team, have been tearing up the scene since their 1995 debut, the Celtic-tinged "River of Fallen Stars." The jangly guitars, tight harmonies, positive energy and smart lyrics found on this album and its all-star follow-up, 1996's "Life Is Large," have garnered the couple many awards, including more than 30 Wammies (Washington Area Music awards) and a National Association of Independent Record Distributors indie award for best contemporary adult album for "River". This highly sough after reissue contains six bonus tracks.

Average customer rating:

A must for avid folies

River Of Fallen Stars
The Kennedys
Manufacturer: Third Floor (Burnsid
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

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Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000507V2
Release Date: 2000-06-15

Tracks:

River Of Fallen Stars
Same Old Way
Month Of Hours
Wall Of Death
Day In And Day Out
Winterheart
Fortune Teller Road
Stephen's Green
House On Fire
Run The Red Horses
Life Goes On Without You
Chelsea Embankment
Spirit Compass

Album Description

The Kennedys' re-release of their critically acclaimed debut album, "River Of Fallen Stars", out of print since 1998. Over the course of a long summer playing throughout Europe, Pete & Maura Kennedy spent their spare time, as members of Nanci Griffith's Blue Moon Orchestra, writing songs and eventually becoming the opening act for Griffith. Ireland and England proved rich resources of inspiration for the duo, resulting in their recording debut, River of Fallen Stars, which won the 1995 National Association of Independent Record Distributors' award in the Adult Contemporary Category.

Customer Reviews:

A must for avid folies.......2001-05-26

I picked up the Main Stage Live Falcon Ridge Folk Festival CD, and on it was a track by the Kennedys - A River of Fallen Stars. I was so impressed I came right over to Amazon and bought this. Oh, what I've missed over the years! Such wonderful music - so clear, so adept, so beautiful. A must for your American contemporary folk collection.

Music Review:

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