Ring Dance

Ring Dance

Ring Dance

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As a member of the Incredible String Band, Williamson offered both deep, sometimes bizarre philosophical content and also some outrageous musical wit, making the band into one of the more enigmatic groups of the 1960s and 1970s. As a singer and songwriter, he is an acquired taste, but if you were attracted to early ISB philosophy and the more serious side of their music, then this album is right for you. Williamson actually re-creates some of the more esoteric sounds of the old band on Ring Dance. It's full of changing colors and emotions, rife with changing tempos and energy. The mix of skilled performance and childish whimsy in the instrumentation of this record makes for some heady, confusing listening, and Williamson's poetry is complex and demanding at times, incomprehensible at others. In 1998 as much as in 1968, Williamson's vision as a songwriter is personal in construction, but encompasses a universe of ideas and sounds, and is never going to be taken lightly. This CD has a companion release called A Job of Journey Work, and if you are a fan of the more fanciful and folksy sounds he is also known for, you should probably consider that one too. --Louis Gibson

Product Description
Remixed reissue from ex-Incredible String Band member. previously released on Demon. Layers of overdubs have been stripped away to reveal an intimate acoustic album with Heron's vocals up front. Also includes bonus hidden live track from an Incredible String Band reunion in Edinburgh. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

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Dowland - The Collected Works / The Consort of Musicke, Rooley
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The greatest songs ever?
  • A musical treasure-box
  • a beautiful journey into melancholy
 Dowland - The Collected Works / The Consort of Musicke, Rooley
John Dowland , Anthony Rooley , Emma Kirkby , Christopher Wilson , The Consort of Musicke , Colin Tilney , Anthony Bailes , Jakob Lindberg , Nigel North , Glenda Simpson , Peter Holman , and John Donne
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ASIN: B000004CYV
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. First Booke Of Songes: I. Unquiet Thoughts
  2. First Booke Of Songes: II. Who Ever Thinks Or Hopes Of Love
  3. First Booke Of Songes: III. My Thoughts Are Wing'd With Hopes
  4. First Booke Of Songes: IV. If My Complaints Could Passions Move
  5. First Booke Of Songes: V. Can She Excuse My Wrongs
  6. First Booke Of Songes: VI. Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
  7. First Booke Of Songes: VII. Dear, If You Change
  8. First Booke Of Songes: VIII. Burst Fourth My Tears
  9. First Booke Of Songes: IX. Go Crystal Tears
  10. First Booke Of Songes: X. Think'st Thou Then By Thy Feigning
  11. First Booke Of Songes: XI. Come Away, Come Sweet Love
  12. First Booke Of Songes: XII. Rest Awhile, You Cruel Cares
  13. First Booke Of Songes: XIII. Sleep, Wayward Thoughts
  14. First Booke Of Songes: XIV. All Ye, Whom Love Or Fortune Hath Betray'd
  15. First Booke Of Songes: XV. Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
  16. First Booke Of Songes: XVI. Would My Conceit
  17. First Booke Of Songes: XVII. Come Again: Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
  18. First Booke Of Songes: XVIII. His Golden Locks
  19. First Booke Of Songes: XIX. Awake, Sweet Love
  20. First Booke Of Songes: XX. Come, Heavy Sleep
  21. First Booke Of Songes: XXI. Away With These Self-Loving Lads

Tracks:

  1. Second Booke Of Songs: I. I Saw My Lady Weep
  2. Second Booke Of Songs: II. Flow My Tears
  3. Second Booke Of Songs: III. Sorrow, Stay
  4. Second Booke Of Songs: IV. Die Not Before Thy Day
  5. Second Booke Of Songs: V. Mourn, Mourn, Day Is With Darkness Fled
  6. Second Booke Of Songs: VI. Time's Eldest Son
  7. Second Booke Of Songs: VII. Then Sit Thee Down
  8. Second Booke Of Songs: VIII. When Others Sing Venite
  9. Second Booke Of Songs: IX. Praise Blindness Eyes
  10. Second Booke Of Songs: X. O Sweet Woods
  11. Second Booke Of Songs: XI. If Floods Of Tears
  12. Second Booke Of Songs: XII. Fine Knacks For Ladies
  13. Second Booke Of Songs: XIII. Now Cease My Wand'ring Eyes
  14. Second Booke Of Songs: XIV. Come Ye Heavy States Of Night
  15. Second Booke Of Songs: XV. White As Lilies Was Her Face
  16. Second Booke Of Songs: XVI. Woeful Heart
  17. Second Booke Of Songs: XVII. A Shepherd In A Shade
  18. Second Booke Of Songs: XVIII. Faction That Ever Dwells
  19. Second Booke Of Songs: XIX. Shall I Sue
  20. Second Booke Of Songs: XX. Toss Not My Soul
  21. Second Booke Of Songs: XXI. Clear Or Cloudy
  22. Second Booke Of Songs: XXII. Humour Say What Mak'st Thou Here

Tracks:

  1. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: I. Farewell, Too Fair
  2. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: II. Time Stands Still
  3. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: III. Behold A Wonder Here
  4. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IV. Daphne Was Not So Chaste
  5. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: V. Me, Me, And None But Me
  6. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VI. When Phoebus First Did Daphne Love
  7. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VII. Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst Find
  8. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VIII. Flow Not So Fast, Ye Fountains
  9. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IX. What If I Never Speed?
  10. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: X. Love Stood Amazed
  11. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XI. Lend Your Ears To My Sorrow
  12. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XII. By A Fountain Where I Lay
  13. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIII. O What Hath Overwrought
  14. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIV. Farewell, Unkind
  15. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XV. Weep You No More, Sad Fountains
  16. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVI. Fie On This Feigning!
  17. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVII. I Must Complain
  18. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVIII. It Was A Time When Silly Bees
  19. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIX. The Lowest Trees Have Tops
  20. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XX. What Poor Astronomers Are They
  21. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XXI. Come When I Call

Tracks:

  1. A Pilgrimes Solace: I. Disdain Me Still
  2. A Pilgrimes Solace: II. Sweet Stay Awhile
  3. A Pilgrimes Solace: III. To Ask For All Thy Love
  4. A Pilgrimes Solace: IV. Love, Those Beams That Breed
  5. A Pilgrimes Solace: V. Shall I Strive Wih Words To Move?
  6. A Pilgrimes Solace: VI. Were Every Thought An Eye
  7. A Pilgrimes Solace: VII. Stay, Time, Awhile Thy Flying
  8. A Pilgrimes Solace: VIII. Tell Me, True Love
  9. A Pilgrimes Solace: IX. Go Nightly Cares
  10. A Pilgrimes Solace: X. From Silent Night
  11. A Pilgrimes Solace: XI. Lasso vita mia
  12. A Pilgrimes Solace: XII. In This Trembling Shadow Cast
  13. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIII. If That A Sinner's Sights
  14. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIV. Thou Mighty God
  15. A Pilgrimes Solace: XV. When David's Life
  16. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVI. When The Poor Cripple

Tracks:

  1. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVII. Where Sin Sore Wounding
  2. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVIII. My Heart And Tongue Were Twins
  3. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIX. Up Merry Mates
  4. A Pilgrimes Solace: XX. Welcome Black Night
  5. A Pilgrimes Solace: XXI. Cease, Cease These False Sports
  6. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Lachrimae Pavane
  7. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can Shee
  8. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana
  9. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: The Frogge
  10. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Frog's Galliard
  11. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavana And Galiarda
  12. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana Lachrymae
  13. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can She Excuse
  14. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavion Solus cum sola
  15. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Dowland's Almayne
  16. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Piper's Paven And Galliard
  17. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavan Lachrymae

Tracks:

  1. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: I. The Lamentation Of A Sinner
  2. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: II. Domine ne in furore
  3. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: III. Miserere mei Deus
  4. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: IV. The Humble Suit Of A Sinner
  5. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: V. The Humble Complaint Of A Sinner
  6. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VI. De profundis
  7. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VII. Domine exaudi
  8. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae
  9. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae
  10. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Gementes
  11. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Tristes
  12. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Coactae
  13. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Amantis
  14. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Verae
  15. Lachrimae: Mr. John Langton's Pavan
  16. Lachrimae: Mr. Nicholas Gryffith His Galiard
  17. Lachrimae: Sir John Souch His Galiard
  18. Lachrimae: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens
  19. Lachrimae: Mr. Giles Hobies Galiard
  20. Lachrimae: The King Of Denmark's Galiard
  21. Lachrimae: Sir Henry Umpton's Funerall
  22. Lachrimae: Mr. Henry Noell His Galiard
  23. Lachrimae: The Earl Of Essex Galiard
  24. Lachrimae: Mr. Bucton His Galiard
  25. Lachrimae: Mr. George Whitehead His Almand
  26. Lachrimae: Captain Digorie Piper His Galiard
  27. Lachrimae: Mr. Thomas Collier His Galiard
  28. Lachrimae: Mrs. Nichols Almand

Tracks:

  1. Sacred Songs: Sorrow, Come!
  2. Sacred Songs: I Shame At Mine Unworthiness
  3. Sacred Songs: An Heart That's Broken And Contrite
  4. Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
  5. Psalms: Psalm 38: Put Me Not To Rebuke O Lord
  6. Psalms: Psalm 130: Lord To Thee I Make My Moan
  7. Psalms: Psalm 104: My Soul Praise The Lord
  8. Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
  9. Psalms: Psalm 134: Behold And Have Regard
  10. A Prayer For The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty
  11. Instrumental Music: Solus cum sola pavan
  12. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
  13. Instrumental Music: Galliard
  14. Instrumental Music: Pipers Pavan
  15. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
  16. Instrumental Music: Lady Rich Galliard
  17. Instrumental Music: Earl Of Essex Galliard
  18. Instrumental Music: If My Complaints
  19. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae Doolande
  20. Instrumental Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home
  21. Instrumental Music: My Lord Chamberlaine His Galliard
  22. Instrumental Music: Comagain
  23. Instrumental Music: Pavan Lachrymae
  24. Instrumental Music: Sorrow Stay

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Preludium
  2. Lute Music: Lachrimae
  3. Lute Music: Can She Excuse
  4. Lute Music: Dr. Case's Pavan
  5. Lute Music: Melancholy Galliard
  6. Lute Music: Sir John Smith, His Almain
  7. Lute Music: Fantasia
  8. Lute Music: A Dream
  9. Lute Music: Almain
  10. Lute Music: The Queen's Galliard
  11. Lute Music: Coranto
  12. Lute Music: Resolution
  13. Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux Galliard
  14. Lute Music: Almain
  15. Lute Music: Mr. Dowland's MIdnight
  16. Lute Music: Fantasia
  17. Lute Music: Loth To Depart
  18. Lute Music: The Most Sacred Queen Elizabeth, Her Galliard
  19. Lute Music: The Earl Of Essex, His Galliard
  20. Lute Music: Pavan
  21. Lute Music: John Dowland's Galliard
  22. Lute Music: Aloe
  23. Lute Music: The Lady Clifton's Spirit
  24. Lute Music: What If A Day
  25. Lute Music: Mr. Giles Hobie's Galliard
  26. Lute Music: Come Away (Song arrangement)
  27. Lute Music: Galliard
  28. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Lachrimae (Basic Version)
  2. Lute Music: Galliard To Lachrimae
  3. Lute Music: [Jig]
  4. Lute Music: Galliard On 'Wasingham'
  5. Lute Music: Complaint (Ballad Setting)
  6. Lute Music: Mignarda (Galliard)
  7. Lute Music: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens (Pavan)
  8. Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
  9. Lute Music: A Fancy (Fantasia)
  10. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
  11. Lute Music: Piper's Pavan
  12. Lute Music: Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard
  13. Lute Music: Lady Laiton's Almain
  14. Lute Music: Dowland's Galliard
  15. Lute Music: Dowland's First Galliard
  16. Lute Music: Tarleton's Jig
  17. Lute Music: Walsingham (ballad Setting)
  18. Lute Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home (Ballad Setting)
  19. Lute Music: Sir Henry Guilforde, His Almain
  20. Lute Music: Pavan (Related To 'Lachrimae')
  21. Lute Music: Mr. Langton's Galliard
  22. Lute Music: Mrs. Clifton's Almain
  23. Lute Music: Galliard
  24. Lute Music: Lady Hunsdon's Puffe (Almain)
  25. Lute Music: Galliard
  26. Lute Music: Go From My Window (Ballad Setting)
  27. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Pavana Johan Douland
  2. Lute Music: Mrs. Brigide Fleetwood's Pavan (Solus sine sola)
  3. Lute Music: La mia Barbara
  4. Lute Music: Sir Henry Umpton's Funeral (Pavan)
  5. Lute Music: Lachrimae
  6. Lute Music: Farewell Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)
  7. Lute Music: Farewell (On The 'In Nomine' Theme)
  8. Lute Music: The King of Denmark's Galliard
  9. Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux's Jig
  10. Lute Music: Mrs. Nichol's Almain
  11. Lute Music: Galliard
  12. Lute Music: Lord Strang's March
  13. Lute Music: Mrs. Winter's Jump
  14. Lute Music: Can She Excuse (Galliard)
  15. Lute Music: The Shoemaker's Wife, A Toy
  16. Lute Music: Mrs. Norrish's Delight
  17. Lute Music: Galliard
  18. Lute Music: Mrs. White's Thing (Almain)
  19. Lute Music: Mrs. White's Nothing
  20. Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
  21. Lute Music: Solus cum sola
  22. Lute Music: The Lord Viscount Lisle, His Galliard
  23. Lute Music: Orlando Sleepeth (Ballad Setting)
  24. Lute Music: Robin (Ballad Setting)
  25. Lute Music: Galliard (On A Galliard By Daniel Bacheler)
  26. Lute Music: Forlorn Hope Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: The Lady Russell's Pavan
  2. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
  3. Lute Music: Sir John Langton's Pavan
  4. Lute Music: Earl Of Derby, His Galliard
  5. Lute Music: A Coy Toy
  6. Lute Music: Fortune My Foe
  7. Lute Music: [Almain]
  8. Lute Music: Mr. Knight's Galliard
  9. Lute Music: Sir John Souch His Galliard
  10. Lute Music: Tarletone's Riserrectione
  11. Lute Music: The Lady Rich, Her Galliard
  12. Consort Music: Lachrimae Pavan
  13. Consort Music: Can She Excuse Galliard
  14. Consort Music: Captain Piper's Pavan And Galliard
  15. Consort Music: The Frog Galliard
  16. Consort Music: Round Battell Galliard
  17. Consort Music: Fortune My Foe
  18. Consort Music: Dowland's First Galliard
  19. Consort Music: Katherine Darcie's Galliard
  20. Consort Music: Tarleton's Jigge
  21. Consort Music: Almain a 2
  22. Consort Music: Mistress Nichols Almain a 2
  23. Fullsack And Hildebrandt: Auserlesener Paduanen und Galliarden: Susanna Fair (Galliard)
  24. Haussmann: Rest von polnischen und andern Tanzen: Mistress Nichols Alman a 5
  25. Opusculum: Mr. John Langton Pavan And Galliard
  26. Opusculum: La mia Barbara Pavan and Galliard
  27. Opusculum: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae Pavan and Galliard

Tracks:

  1. Consort Music: Mistress NIchols Almain
  2. Consort Music: Volta a 4 ('Ioh. Douland')
  3. Consort Music: Were Every Thought an Eye
  4. Consort Music: Lady If You So Spite Me
  5. Consort Music: Pavan a 4
  6. A Musicall Banquet: I. My Heavy Sprite (Anthony Holborne)
  7. A Musicall Banquet: II. Change Thy Mind Since She Doth Change (Richard Martin)
  8. A Musicall Banquet: III. O Eyes, Leave Off Your Weeping (Robert Hales)
  9. A Musicall Banquet: IV. Go, My Flock, Go Get You Hence (Anon.)
  10. A Musicall Banquet: V. O Dear Life, When Shall It Be? (Anon.)
  11. A Musicall Banquet: VI. To Plead My Faith (Daniel Bacheler)
  12. A Musicall Banquet: VII. In A Grove Most Rich Of Shade (Guillaume Tessier)
  13. A Musicall Banquet: VIII. Far From Triumphing Court
  14. A Musicall Banquet: IX. Lady, If You So Spite Me
  15. A Musicall Banquet: X. In Darkness Let Me Dwell
  16. A Musicall Banquet: XI. Si le parler et le silence (Pierre Guedron)
  17. A Musicall Banquet: XII. Ce penser qui sans fin tirannise ma vie (Pierre Guedron)
  18. A Musicall Banquet: XIII. Vous que le Bonheur rappelle (Pierre Guedron)
  19. A Musicall Banquet: XIV. Passava Amor su arco desarmado (Anon. Spanish)
  20. A Musicall Banquet: XV. Sta notte mi sognava (Anon. Italian)
  21. A Musicall Banquet: XVI. Vuestros ojos tienen d'Amor (Anon. Spanish)
  22. A Musicall Banquet: XVII. Se di farmi morire (Domenico Maria Megli)
  23. A Musicall Banquet: XVIII. Dovro dunque morire? (Giulio Caccini)
  24. A Musicall Banquet: XIX. Amarilli mia bella (Giulio Caccini)
  25. A Musicall Banquet: XX. O bella piu (Anon, Italian)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The greatest songs ever?.......2007-07-26

I heard 'clear or cloudy', from this recording, on the radio recently and had to purchase it. It is strange but it is the sort of song that makes life prior to listening to it different from life after. I find it sad that so many people haven't heard it. There are also many other wonderful works in this collection. Given you get twelve well recorded CDs with top quality performances, this has to be one of the bargains of the age.

Please buy it.

5 out of 5 stars A musical treasure-box.......2006-09-10

Both the music and this actual product are masterpieces. John Dowland's collected works here - covering 12 compact discs - exhibit the depth and power of this composer, a composer who many now regard as suffering from clinical depression. I doubt that the issue of the diagnosis of Dowland's depression can ever be settled, however, it is certainly obvious from his music, so completely on display here, that he was a man with very dark depths and corners in his mind. Dowland's various manifestations and "takes" on his own tune, "Flow my tears"/"Lachrimae" are here. This tune has haunted me ever since I first heard it when I was a child. It seems to sum up Dowland's feelings - at least Dowland seems to have thought so.

The First, Second, Third and Fourth Bookes of Songes, A Musicall Banquet, the keyboard transcriptions, all the lute music, consort music are here and virtually everything else written or supposedly written by John Dowland. Anthony Rooley and The Consort of Musicke perform this music with style and feeling throughout. This 12 CD set is something of a monument to the ensemble - I only wish they'd finished their collection of Monteverdi madrigals, which was equally good (La Venexiana are currently doing a magnificent job of recording all Monteverdi's books of madrigals for the GLOSSA label).

This is an expensive set, however, you will probably never need to buy another John Dowland CD again after buying and listening to this collection.

I bought this CD set on a mild Summer evening of 1998 and listened to it while sitting in my sun room - which a glorious orange sunset in progress, and a glass of wine. It brought back so many memories.

5 out of 5 stars a beautiful journey into melancholy.......2001-06-15

I'm amazed at how many people tend to associate John Dowland's music with a tragic sense of drama. While no doubt this is art highly based on sadness, the "tragic" sense of it is more a legacy from the Romantic period. During the Renaissance, however, sadness was undestood as a very aesthetic way of approaching life. That is also the reason why Shakespeare's tragedies appear more sophisticated than his comedies.

Dowland, a contemporary of Shakespeare, discovered that meditating on a sad theme is, at the same time, a way of discovering a special beauty that we tend to avoid (maybe because of the "tragic" heritage of the Romantics). So, in the end, meditating on sadness is an uplifting experience! This box set is a journey into melancholy that includes songs, chamber music, pieces for lute, some rare sacred music and -as a highlight- Dowland's beautiful collection of seven pieces for viola which he called "Lachrimae" (Tears).
With This Ring
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005AQ1M
Release Date: 2001-05-15

Tracks:

  1. With This Ring - Duawne Starling
  2. All Because Of You - Commissioned
  3. Rainbow Maker - Joel Kibble/Karima Kibble
  4. The Way I Feel Inside - Tonex
  5. Ribbon In The Sky - Ben Tankard
  6. I Believe In Love - Maurette Brown-Clark
  7. All That's Left To Say - Marvin Sapp
  8. God's Greatest Gift - Kelli Williams/Chris Willis
  9. I Do - Nu Wave
  10. When Boy Meets Girl - Tiffany Palmer
  11. You And I - Donald Hayes
  12. With This Ring (Performance Track) - With This Ring
  13. I Believe In Love (Performance Track) - With This Ring
  14. God's Greatest Gift (Performance Track) - With This Ring
  15. I Do (Performance Track) - With This Ring
  16. When Boy Meets Girl (Performance Track) - With This Ring

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best wedding cd ever!.......2005-03-26

If you're getting married, this is the cd to have. I heard "Rainbow Maker" on the radio shortly before I got married (June 2001) and immediately ordered it. No one had heard any of the tracks before and I liked that.
About 7 songs from the cd were used as background music on my wedding video and at my reception.
It's a MUST HAVE!!!

5 out of 5 stars Second time lucky.......2004-02-19

I've just ordered my personal copy of this cd but I've have heard the tracks. I heard them at a wedding in washington. I also have the first cd and I think I've told every couple I know about the cd! These songs are of the highest quality incorporating the spiritual tone that is so much needed in marriages today. A definite must have for those preparing to marry and those who minister at weddings!

5 out of 5 stars The Best Wedding CD of the Decade.......2002-12-15

I purchased this CD for my upcoming wedding and I wanted to use music that noone has heard before. It took me awile to get it but when I received it I haven't stopped listening to it yet. I have a lot of favorites on the CD but the two songs I loved the most was I Do and God's Greatest Gift and as a matter of fact I am using the song I Do when I walk down the aisle. I recommend this CD to anyone getting married I would let any of my friends borrow the CD but I am afraid I will never see it again.Thank you so much for letting me give my opinion. God Bless You and Merry Christmas.

5 out of 5 stars Golden!.......2002-06-26

I was looking for "something different" for my son's upcoming wedding when I happened upon this CD during my net search. I was able to listen to a few of the tracks and I knew I had struck GOLD. PERFECT FOR A SPIRITUAL, COMTEMPORARY OR TRADITIONAL wedding. Something for everybody WITH SOUL! This is a MUST HAVE!
You will not be sorry. Keeping it on my shelf to refer to every bride I know. We are going to be using "God's Greatest Gift". This CD would also be a great "favor" for your guest. Not only for newlyweds, but for those seeking to keep the fire burning in their relationship I JUST LOVE THIS!

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2001-07-17

My husband brought me this cd and I have not stopped listening! Each song is uniquely written to minister to the bride and groom, newlywed and seasoned couple. This is a must have for those private moments. I believe the music and lyrics are anointed to heal hurting marriages and hearts -- please give it a try! Last note, this collection is for everyone so please don't block it out because it's made by Christians! I declare that you will never be the same in your love relationship again!
The Two Ring Circus
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Erasure at their best
  • 5+5 = 10 STARS
  • Best Remix Album EVER.
  • Erasure - Remixed, Re-recorded, and Onstage.
  • Just Excellent Remixes!
 The Two Ring Circus
Erasure
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ASIN: B000002LDA
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Sometimes
  2. It Doesn't Have To Be
  3. Victim Of Love
  4. Leave Me To Bleed
  5. Hideaway
  6. Don't Dance
  7. The Circus
  8. If I Could
  9. Spiralling
  10. My Heart... So Blue
  11. Victim Of Love
  12. Spiralling
  13. Sometimes
  14. Oh L'Amour
  15. Who Needs Love Like That
  16. Gimme Gimme Gimme

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Erasure at their best.......2007-04-09

I have owned this cd for about 15 years, when it was damaged and scratched. I had to repurchase it. I can't live without it! The highlights being "Leave Me to Bleed" and "Hideaway" mixes. The cd is in 3 parts: remixes, orchestral versions, and live selections. All are fantastic and fun!

5 out of 5 stars 5+5 = 10 STARS.......2005-01-11

100% one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES (other than the 2 box sets that are very $$$ with multiple CD, maxi's enclosed and to much to carry around) but it is a must have (in a collectors box) with every remix and unreleased items avialable. But This 2 Ring Circus CD, is just as good if not better. The Mixes are great, with the Erasure Feel and a tad of that Yaz feeling, some songs are acoustic, some are remixed to perfection, and the live concert tracks send chills up your spine, as if U are really there. For the small $ this is a CD that you just can't stop listening to, I have 2 copies (one for the home, and one for the Car) at least if one is damaged, I have a back up edition. EXCELLENT CHOICE, even the box set(s) do not have "Drama, Love 2 hate U, and so many more, but I would start with this Cd. The Live version of Oh'Lamour is so fabulous, the crowd cheering in the background etc.. really allows you to know how much this group is appreciated the 2 Ring Circus CD is great....Jason Prof DJ

5 out of 5 stars Best Remix Album EVER........2004-08-26

This is one of my all-time favorite Erasure albums, and is really the one that made me fall utterly in love with the band. The remixes are better than the original album versions (especially Hideaway), the orchestral versions turn decent studio songs into emotionally powerful *killers*, and the live tracks do a wonderful job of showing that yes, even synth-pop bands like Erasure can sound better live than in the studio. The live cuts of "Oh L'Amour" and "Gimme Gimme Gimme" are especially fantastic.

Enough of my gushing! Buy this album!

4 out of 5 stars Erasure - Remixed, Re-recorded, and Onstage........2004-08-08

1987's "Two Ring Circus" is essentially three Erasure EPs on one CD: we have a selection of remixes, a handful of orchestral re-recordings, and the final third is a set of live tunes. On all counts, the disc succeeds. The better remixes include a smoothed-out reworking of "Sometimes," Dave Powell's remix of "The Circus," and Little Louie Vega's version of "Victim of Love." The orchestral tracks are re-recordings set to a lush string arrangement; the best of these are "If I Could" and "Spiraling," which bring out the best in Andy Bell's expressive voice. In many respects, I prefer these versions over the original album tracks. Of the live selections, the absolute treat is the duo's cover of ABBA's "Gimme Gimme Gimme" which almost outshines the original by the Swedish group. This "circus" is one of the greatest shows on earth.

5 out of 5 stars Just Excellent Remixes!.......2004-04-23

I got the cassette just recently on December 2003, and I loved it. The remixes are just bright and sound like the original versions . They are not overproduced, but sound so simplistic as each synth sound kicks in. Little Louie Vega did a good job remixing "Victim of Love." However, "Leave me to bleed" stands out from the rest, and is much better than the original version found on "The Circus." The live songs are captivating, and "oh L'amour" sounds as you have never heard before, as Andy Bell calls out each instrument : "Percussion......Bass". You've got to get this important production of Erasure's catalog. The only reason the tape is not worn out is because I've digitalized it and turned it to mp3's.Five stars well gained.
Ring Ring
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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  • Definitely not a typical ABBA album
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  • The first album is not bad
 Ring Ring
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ASIN: B00005CDND
Release Date: 2001-10-16

Tracks:

  1. Ring, Ring
  2. Another Town, Another Train
  3. Disillusion
  4. People Need Love
  5. I Saw It In The Mirror
  6. Nina, Pretty Ballerina
  7. Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)
  8. Me And Bobby And Bobby's Brother
  9. He Is Your Brother
  10. She's My Kind Of Girl
  11. I Am Just A Girl
  12. Rock'N'Roll Band
  13. Merry-Go-Round
  14. Santa Rosa
  15. Ring, Ring (In Swedish)

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Not issued in the U.S. until an early-'90s rerelease program, Abba's first album points toward the world-dominating pop of their later years. While the title cut has some vroom, others call for fine-tuning. The New Seekers-style anthem "People Need Love" offers the bizarre insistence that "People need love to make a good living"--at what?--and "Nina Pretty Ballerina" could be a pop song for toddlers. Not a bad thing, but not quite "Dancing Queen." And no, "Me and Bobby and Bobby's Brother" isn't a Springsteenian saga of felonious misadventure, but a jingling remembrance of playground days. The 24-bit remastered sound of this edition (which includes a Swedish version of "Ring Ring" among its three bonus tracks) does suggest the care Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus were already taking with production. Their discs, however, would soon achieve the truly Abba-esque. --Rickey Wright

Album Details

24-bit digital remaster with new liner notes, complete lyrics and bonus tracks: 'Merry Go Round', 'Santa Rosa' and 'Ring Ring' (Swedish Version).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT EARLY ABBA!.......2006-11-10

What can I say about the ultimate Euro-pop group of the 1970s and early 1980s? If you've enjoyed this album on vinyl, you'll get a real kick out of this CD version.

4 out of 5 stars Great album!.......2006-07-04

"Ring Ring" album is great! I love this album. Most people are saying "I Saw It In the Mirror" is a boring song. I don't think it's half bad. But the other songs are fun to listen to. They sound a lot different it being their first album. This is a great CD.

4 out of 5 stars Definitely not a typical ABBA album.......2006-05-24

but it has enjoyable pop songs nonetheless. It kills you with cuteness with songs like Me and Bobby and Bobby's Brother, Nina Pretty Ballerina, and I Am Just A Girl. The album features the 1970 Bjorn & Benny recording She's My Kind of Girl, recorded 3 years before the rest of the album. Rock & Roll Band closes the album on a rockin note, and is one of the highlights. All in all, an album filled with ABBA curiousities that is definitely a must have for a die-hard ABBA fan or for someone who's into campy 70s pop.

3 out of 5 stars Possibly ABBA's least popular album.......2006-05-06

If you are an ABBA fan,you will need this CD in your collection for completeness ... but most of all, to see how the band started out. Most ABBA fans agree, this is possibly their least favourite ABBA album (next might be Waterloo) - however, it does contains some great songs, just not enough of them. Comments on each track are as follows:

1. Ring, Ring - this song has an interesting history. It made no impact on its initial release as a single, but was then remixed to present a rock flavour to it, and then soared the charts particularly in Australia where it went Top 10. The remixed version can only be found on the "Definitive Collection" CD.

2. Another Town, Another Train - a very catchy tune which almost has a folk flavour to it. Quite possibly the best track on the album.

3. Disillusion - a song written by Agnetha some years back for inclusion on her solo album. The English version appears on this album. Overall an ok, but dullish song.

4. People Need Love - a big hit in Sweden, and included on their first greatest hits album.

5. I Saw It In The Mirror - totally boring.

6. Nina, Pretty Ballerina - a silly song really, but has its moments.

7. Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough) - mediocre, the album continues to lose momentum.

8. Me And Bobby And Bobby's Brother - this is where the album starts to pick up again. I like this song for Frida's vocals.

9. He Is Your Brother - brilliant song, very catchy.

10. She's My Kind Of Girl - boring!

11. I Am Just A Girl - Very interesting song, love the girls singing on this.

12. Rock'N'Roll Band - the B side to the remixed version of Ring Ring single in Australia. ABBA does rock for this one!

13. Merry-Go-Round - bonus track

14. Santa Rosa - bonus track

15. Ring, Ring (In Swedish) - have not heard this version, it is omitted from Ring Ring CD.

Overall, Ring Ring is not a masterpiece, nor is it a complete failure. It has its merits, and should still be in every true ABBA fan's collection.

4 out of 5 stars The first album is not bad.......2005-05-25

The album was never origianlly released in the U.S. The only difference from the original release is that the title track was available twice on the vinyl. First track in swedish, last track in english. Even though a bit silly some times, it is excellent commercial 70's music. But for somebody starting to listen to ABBA I would start with a later CD like "Super Trouper" or "Arrival". With this as their first album together, it is worth the money.
The Christmas I Love
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • excellent entertainment
  • The Christmas I Love
  • A Christmas Collection That Is Just Plain Fun
  • Wonderful; marvellous
  • ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL
 The Christmas I Love
Andre Rieu , and Johann Strauss Orchestra
Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B0000041OB
Release Date: 1997-10-21

Tracks:

  1. O Daughter Of Zion
  2. White Christmas
  3. Sleigh Ride
  4. From Heaven High I Come To You: Tomorrow's The Day Children/Gloria In Excelsis Deo...
  5. Ave Maria
  6. Transeamus
  7. Softly Falls The Snow: Ring Out Little Bell/O Come Al Ye Faithful
  8. Evening Prayer (From Hansel & Gretel)
  9. Jingle Bells
  10. Lullaby: O Sweet Child Jesus/Let Us Be Happy And Jolly
  11. Mille Cherubini In Coro (Lullaby)
  12. Christmas Rose
  13. The Four Seasons: Winter: Largo
  14. O Christmas Tree: The Little Drummer Boy/Lullaby
  15. Every Year A New: Oh, How Joyfully/Never Have The Bells Sung More Sweetly
  16. Dearest Believe Me
  17. Come Little Children
  18. The Christmas Concert: Pastorale
  19. The Holy City
  20. Silent Night

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars excellent entertainment.......2007-01-20

I thoroughly enjoyed this Christmas DVD . I want to buy more of Andre Rieu.

5 out of 5 stars The Christmas I Love.......2007-01-10

I was very pleased with the CD and would recommend it to everyone.

All of Andre Rieu's music is very enjoyable to listen to.

5 out of 5 stars A Christmas Collection That Is Just Plain Fun.......2005-11-19

Sometimes I think the only person who is happy that Public television is financially challenged, other that certain legislators who believe that it is too liberal and the culmination of all that is evil, is Andre Rieu. Now don't get me wrong, this happy Dutch musician who models himself after Johan Straus is not a cruel or vindictive person. At least from what I can tell he's not, but let's face it. If PBS did not have financial woes, Andre Rieu, one of its favorite stars, would not have received the exposure he has, and his sales in the United States would probably be next to nothing. Of course for anyone who has ever seen one of his extravaganzas, we would be missing something enjoyable. He's musically sound and he knows how to entertain, and quiet frankly, though some classical purists may cringe at his name, I don't believe the composers whose music he uses are rolling in their graves because it's become popular once again.

Of all his concerts and CDs, I enjoy THE CHRISTMAS I LOVE the most. The jitterbug version of "Jingle Bells" shows that an old tune can produce new tricks. His arrangement of "The Holy City" (a.k.a. "Jerusalem") is almost as moving as when it is performed with a vocalist. The recording has a number of medleys that include favorites from all over Europe show how Christmas has such an international flair. For me, however, this album provides true variety. Many of the carols are not familiar to Americans, so we hear something different yet also authentic to the holiday season.

I'm surprised that there have not been other Rieu Christmas discs. He's an original musician and a consummate showman, so I'm sure there's more he could do with holiday music, but maybe he knows he has a classic with this collection and it will stand the test of time.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful; marvellous.......2000-09-30

Andre Rieu proves again he is the best of the best! I bought this CD in october 1997, a few weeks before Andre's concert In Quebec city. In this CD, you'll find all the classics of Christmas. They are well played because Andre and his orchestra know how to bring us the atmosphere of Christmas. The desing of the CD is well done. If you,re looking for good music, please try this CD You'll enjoy it. If you have the occasion to see his Christmas concert on TV, watch it. It's very beautiful.

This his not the first CD made by Andre. In 1992, he released "Spielt Die Schonten Weihnachtslieder".

5 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.......1999-08-18

Another wonderful Andre Rieu CD. All the Rieu recordings and videos are a breath of fresh air - a joy to the soul.
The Artistry of Nelson Eddy
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Artistry of Nelson Eddy
  • Artistry of Nelson Eddy
  • A Nelson Eddy Tour de Force: Magnificence here on earth
  • For those who are already fans of N.E. only.
  • A Surefire Way To Turn A Bad Day Into A Good One!
 The Artistry of Nelson Eddy

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ASIN: B000002NRY
Release Date: 1994-07-18

Tracks:

  1. Tchaikovsky's Pno Con in b flat (Tonight We Love)
  2. Ravel's Pavanne (The Lamp Is Low)
  3. Debussy's Reverie (My Reverie)
  4. Chopin's Polonaise ('Til The End Of Time)
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  6. Rachmoninoff's Pno Con No. 2 (Full Moon And Empty Arms)
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  8. Drigo's Serenade (Love Serenade)
  9. Borodin's Prince Igor (Stranger In Paradise)
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  12. Ananymous (Alone Together)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Artistry of Nelson Eddy.......2006-11-04

Nelson Eddy's flawless singing and diction, with a modern orchestral accompaniment, make The Artistry of Nelson Eddy a romantic, sophisticated musical experience.

3 out of 5 stars Artistry of Nelson Eddy.......2006-08-22

Contemporary music which is sung well but voice not as expected of Nelson Eddy. The true baritone of his voice missing. This may be the recording but CD received in good condition.

5 out of 5 stars A Nelson Eddy Tour de Force: Magnificence here on earth.......2006-03-17

I have most of the movies of Nelson Eddy. Together with Jeanette MacDonald, this team produced some of the most romantic movie-operattas ever made. But the sound quality of those movies pale in comparison to the magnificence of this production.
Nelson Eddy has never sounded better, aided (1994) by more modern recording techniques, the quality here (even with a disclaimer) is beyond belief. He has got to be one of the premier baritones of all time. Singing Popular tunes adapted from classical themes, he may be without peer. I have a CD of the young Sinatra singing "Full Moon and Empty Arms" to Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2. He is not in the same universe with Eddy, whose crisp diction, timbre, fullness, perfect pitch, and passion ~ YES! PASSION! ~ must be heard (hopefully on on quality audio) to be fully appreciated. This is AWESOME. Maybe the best it gets here on earth. This is a wholly magnificent CD if you appreciate really good music, a fantastic baritone, and have a romantic bone in your body. I am astounded. Until today, I had no idea that Nelson Eddy was this good. This CD proves he was.

4 out of 5 stars For those who are already fans of N.E. only........2003-12-22

Nelson Eddy made these recordings when he was about 60 years old and it shows. He retained an excellent voice for a very long time, allowing him to perform successfully until the day he died. However, this particular recording seems to emphasize vocal decline, in terms of control and range. The problem may be that the songs presented here are mostly VERY GREAT classical orchestral pieces, to which are sung pop lyrics. In my opinion, most (but not all) of the lyrics to these songs are not worthy of their music and are incongruous. The last number, "Alone Together", an excellent Schwartz/Dietz song (which seems out of place with Rachmaninov and Ravel,) is actually a duet with Nelson's partner, Gale Sherwood. It was recorded a couple of years later than the other songs on this album, and is given a bossa nova background that in this mix, practically drowns out the singers! As to the overall sound quality, there are some light snaps and pops as on a record, but the music is loud and clear. I do not mean to discourage Nelson Eddy fans from buying this album. I think you need this album. I own this album. Buy this album, and encourage the release of more albums and radio recordings by Nelson Eddy. What I do mean to say, is that "The Artistry of Nelson Eddy" is not the best introduction to the artistry of Nelson Eddy. His recordings from the 30's, 40's or even 50's are a better purchase for the beginner. Once you love Nelson Eddy, then pick up this album.

5 out of 5 stars A Surefire Way To Turn A Bad Day Into A Good One!.......2003-04-12

The music on this CD is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. It proves that the music of Nelson Eddy is simply timeless. I have always loved his voice, but these arrangements bring out the very best of it. It is highly recommended.
The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World...Ever!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Best of the Best collection of Relaxing-meditative classical music
 The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World...Ever!

Manufacturer: EMI
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ASIN: B0009S4WK2
Release Date: 2005-06-13

Tracks:

  1. Sheep May Safely Graze From Cantata No.208 (Arr. Marriner)
  2. Clarinet Concerto In A K622 Ii. Adagio Sabine Meyer
  3. Concerto For Two Mandolins In G Rv532 Ii. Andante Europa Galante
  4. Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis (Opening)
  5. Piano Concerto No.2 In C Minor Op.18 Ii. Adagio Sostenuto (Opening)
  6. Memories Of The Alhambra
  7. Cello Concerto In E Minor Op.85 Iii. Adagio
  8. Fellowship From The Film The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
  9. Lark Ascending (Opening)
  10. Agnus Dei From The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace
  11. Emperor Concerto Op.73 Ii. Adagio (Trans. Craig Leon)
  12. Violin Concerto No.1 In G Minor Op.26 Ii. Adagio (Opening)
  13. Voca Me
  14. Nimrod From Enigma Variations
  15. Symphony No.6 In F Pastoral Op.68 V. Allegretto (Shepherds Hymn)
  16. Four Seasons Concerto No.4 In F Minor Winter (Ii. Largo)
  17. Serenade In G Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K525 Ii. Romanza (Andante)
  18. Double Violin Concerto In D Minor Bwv1043 Ii. Largo Ma Non Tanto (Opening)
  19. Miserere Mei, Deus (Extract)
  20. Violin Concerto In E Minor Op.64 Ii. Andante (Extract)
  21. Jesu, Joy Of ManS Desiring From Cantata No.147
  22. Pavane
  23. Dome Epais (Flower Duet) From Lakme
  24. Flute & Harp Concerto In C K299 Ii. Andantino (Extract)
  25. Lascia ChIo Pianga From Rinaldo (Arr. Craig Leon & Isobel Cooper)
  26. Guitar Concerto In D (Arr. Emilio Pujol; Ed. Isbin) Ii. Largo
  27. Piano Concerto No.21 In C Elvira Madigan K467 Ii. Andante (Extract)
  28. Pie Jesu From Requiem
  29. EntrActe To Act Iii From Carmen
  30. Ii. Romance: Larghetto (Opening)
  31. 16 In Paradisum From Requiem Op.48
  32. Pathetique Sonata Op.13 Ii. Adagio Cantabile
  33. Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana
  34. GabrielS Oboe From The Film The Mission
  35. Air On The G String From Suite No.3 In D, Bwv1068
  36. Morning From Peer Gynt Incidental Music Op.23
  37. Balcony Scene From The Film William ShakespeareS Romeo & Juliet
  38. Canon In D
  39. Gymnopedie No.1 (Lent Et Douloureux)
  40. Clair De Lune From Suite Bergamasque (Orch. Stokowski)
  41. SchindlerS List Theme From The Film SchindlerS List
  42. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Variation 18
  43. 10 Adagio For Strings Op.11a
  44. Piano Sonata No.14 In C Sharp Minor Moonlight Op.27 No.2
  45. Symphony No.9 From The New World Ii. Largo (Opening)
  46. Romance From The Film The Gadfly
  47. Piano Concerto In A Minor Ii. Adagio
  48. Cavatina From The Film The Deer Hunter
  49. O Mio Babbino Caro From Gianni Schicchi
  50. Venus From The Planets (Conclusion)
  51. Ion Hort Die Whter Singen From Cantata No.140
  52. Adagio In G Minor (Realised Giazotto)
  53. Keyboard Concerto No. 5 In F Minor Bwv1056 Ii. Largo
  54. Confutatis From Requiem
  55. Dance Of The Blessed Spirits From Orpheus & Eurydice
  56. Water Music Air From Suite No.1 In F
  57. Fantasia On Greensleeves From Sir John In Love (Arr. Greaves)
  58. Gnossienne No.1
  59. Swan From The Carnival Of The Animals (Arr. Chris Hazell)
  60. Ashokan Farewell
  61. Cantique De Jean Racine
  62. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor Op. Posth
  63. Ombra Mai Fu (Largo) From Serse
  64. Concierto De Aranjuez Ii. Adagio (Opening)
  65. Pie Jesu From Requiem
  66. Meditation From Thais
  67. Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Op.102 Ii. Andante
  68. Symphony No.5 In C Sharp Minor Iv. Adagietto (Conclusion)
  69. My Heart Will Go On (Arr. Shearman) From The Film Titanic

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best of the Best collection of Relaxing-meditative classical music.......2007-07-23

ONe of the best CD music investments I have made. Use it primarily for relaxation/meditation but it will also work well with massage environment.
It goes from spine tingling inspirational to soothing and relaxing. Totally shifts my conciousness to a higher plane.
Opera for People Who Hate Opera
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Painless and Pleasant
 Opera for People Who Hate Opera

Manufacturer: Intersound Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003QWI
Release Date: 1994-06-09

Tracks:

  1. Ride Of The Valkyries - San Diego Symphony Orchestra
  2. Vesti La Giubba - Jose Perez
  3. Intermezzo - London Festival Orchestra
  4. Overture - London Festival Orchestra
  5. Prelude - Philharmonia Orchestra Of London
  6. Aragonaise - Philharmonia Orchestra Of London
  7. Seguedille - Philharmonia Orchestra Of London
  8. Bohemian Dance - Philharmonia Orchestra Of London
  9. The Toreador Song - Philharmonia Orchestra Of London
  10. Polovstian Dances 8 And 17 - Ljubljana Radio Symphony Orchestra
  11. Pace, Pace Mio Dio - Leontyne Price
  12. Overture - London Philharmonic Orchestra
  13. Barcarolle - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  14. Gypsy Chorus - Bavarian Festival Orchestra And Chorus
  15. Royal Hunt And Storm - Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
  16. O Mio Babbino Caro - Ljiljan Molnar-Talajic

Tracks:

  1. Overture - Utah Symphony Orchestra
  2. Questo A Quella - Jose Perez
  3. Un Bei Di - Vanda Gerlovic
  4. Che Gelida Manina - Jose Perez
  5. Overture - Utah Symphony Orchestra
  6. Ach, So Fromm - Jose Perez
  7. Overture And Prelude - Ljubljana Radio Symphony Orchestra
  8. Visi D'arte - Leontyne Price
  9. Celeste, Aida - Jose Perez
  10. Triumphal March - Jose Perez
  11. Ballet Music - Jose Perez
  12. The Viennese Musical Clock - Dallas Symphony Orchestra
  13. Overture - London Symphony Orchestra
  14. We Sail The Ocean - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  15. I'm Called Little Buttercup - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  16. When I Was A Lad - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  17. Never Mind The Why And Wherefore - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus

Tracks:

  1. La Donna E Mobile - Jose Perez
  2. Prelude - Slavonic Philharmonic Orchestra
  3. Servantsd Chorus - Ljubljana Radio Chorus
  4. Mon Coer S' Ouvre A Ta Voix - Marijana Radev
  5. Waltz - Vienna Folk Opera Orchestra
  6. A Wand'ring Minstrel, I - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  7. Three Little Maids - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  8. Here's A How-De-Do - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  9. Beauty In The Bellow - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  10. He's Gone And Married Yum-Yum - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  11. Overture - Philharmonia Orchestra Of London
  12. Waltz - Houston Symphony Orchestra
  13. Peasants' Chorus - Nuremberg Symphony Chorus
  14. Overture - Philharmonia Orchestra Of London
  15. E Strano E Strano - Biserka Cvejic
  16. Overture - Philharmonia Orchestra Of London

Tracks:

  1. Overture - Utah Symphony Orchestra
  2. Bridal Chorus - Ljubljana Radio Symphony Chorus
  3. Overture - London Festival Orchestra
  4. Pour, O Pour The Pirate Sherry - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  5. Oh, Better Far To Live And Die - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  6. I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major General - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  7. When The Foeman Bares His Steel - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  8. With Cat-Like Tread - Rochester Philharmonic Chorus
  9. Summertime - Leontyne Price
  10. Overture - London Festival Orchestra
  11. Contro Un Cor - Rita Noel
  12. Overture - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Painless and Pleasant.......2000-08-19

It's not that I hate opera, it's rather that I cannot handle and entire opera without nodding off. This 4 disc CD provides highlights from the most famous and recognizable arias, i.e., Pagliacci, Carmen, Rigoletto, Madame Butterfly, La Boheme, The Mikado, and H.M.S. Pinafore -- just to mention a few. I appreciate the ability to enjoy select arias from some of the most beautiful and and exceptional operas in the world, and played by first class orchestras, without having to sit through the entire opera.
Complete Webern
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Thank You Boulez
  • 5 Star music. Some very good performances, some are aimless.
  • not much more to be said
  • a transcendent masterpiece
  • Five stars and a bullet
 Complete Webern
Anton von Webern , Clemens Hagen , David Finckel , Anton Webern , Pierre Boulez , Ensemble InterContemporain , Mary Ann McCormick , Berliner Philharmoniker , Eric Schneider , Gianluca Cascioli , Krystian Zimerman , Oleg Maisenberg , Pierre-Laurent Aimard , Christiane Oelze , Francoise Pollet , Lawrence Dutton , Gidon Kremer , and Philip Setzer
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004R9F0
Release Date: 2000-05-09

Tracks:

  1. Passacaglia For Orchestra Op. 1: Sehr massig, Tempo I - Massig bewegt, Tempo II - Sehr lebhaft, Tempo III
  2. 5 Movements Op. 5: I. Heftig bewegt
  3. 5 Movements Op. 5: II. Sehr langsam
  4. 5 Movements Op. 5: III. Sehr lebhaft
  5. 5 Movements Op. 5: IV. Sehr langsam
  6. 5 Movements Op. 5: V. In zarter Bewegung
  7. 6 Pieces For Orchestra Op. 6: I. Etwas bewegte Achtel
  8. 6 Pieces For Orchestra Op. 6: II. Bewegt
  9. 6 Pieces For Orchestra Op. 6: III. Zart bewegt
  10. 6 Pieces For Orchestra Op. 6: IV. Langsam. Marcia funebre
  11. 6 Pieces For Orchestra Op. 6: V. Sehr langsam
  12. 6 Pieces For Orchestra Op. 6: VI. Zart bewegt
  13. 2 Arrangements: J.S. Bach: Fuga (Ricercata) a 6 voci: Sehr massig
  14. Franz Schubert: German Dances Op. Post. D 820: No. 1 - No. 2 (No. 1) - No. 3 ( No. 1) In A Flat Major
  15. Franz Schubert: German Dances Op. Post. D 820: No. 4 - No. 5 (No. 4) - No. 6 (No. 4) In B Flat Major
  16. Im Sommerwind - Idyll For Large Orchestra: Ruhig bewegt - Ruhig - Lustig - Schnell - Feierlich bewegt - Voll Schwung - Aufjauchzend - sehr ruhig und weihevoll

Tracks:

  1. 5 Pieces For Orchestra: I. Bewegt
  2. 5 Pieces For Orchestra: II. Langsam (sostenuto)
  3. 5 Pieces For Orchestra: III. Sehr bewegte Viertel
  4. 5 Pieces For Orchestra: IV. Langsame Viertel
  5. 5 Pieces For Orchestra: V. (Alla breve)
  6. 3 Orchestral Songs: I. Leise Dufte: 'Leise Dufte, Bluten so zart'
  7. 3 Orchestral Songs: II. Kunfttag III: 'Nun wird es wieder Lenz'
  8. 3 Orchestral Songs: III. 'O sanftes Gluhn der Berge'
  9. Symphony Op. 21: I. Ruhig schreitend
  10. Symphony Op. 21: II. Variationen: Thema. Sehr ruhig - Var. I. Lebhafter - Var. II Sehr lebhaft - Var. III. Wieder massiger - Var. IV. Ausserst ruhig - Var. V. Sehr lebhaft - Var. VI. Marschmassig. Nicht eilen - Var. VII. Etwas breiter - Coda
  11. Das Augenlicht Op. 26: 'Durch unsre offnen Augen' - 'The Eyes Of Radiance' - Langsam
  12. Cantata No. 1 Op. 29: I. 'Zundender Lichtblitz des Lebens' - Getragen - Lebhaft
  13. Cantata No. 1 Op. 29: II. 'Kleiner Flugel Ahornsamen' - Leicht bewegt
  14. Cantata No. 1 Op. 29: III. 'Tonen die seligen Saiten Apolls' - Ruhig
  15. Variations For Orchestra Op. 30
  16. Cantata No. 2 Op. 31: I. 'Schweigt auch die Welt' - Sehr lebhaft - Ruhig
  17. Cantata No. 2 Op. 31: II. 'Sehr tief verhalten innerst Leben' - Sehr verhalten
  18. Cantata No. 2 Op. 31: III. 'Schopfen aus Brunnen des Himmels' - Sehr bewegt
  19. Cantata No. 2 Op. 31: IV. 'Leichteste Burden der Baume' - Sehr lebhaft
  20. Cantata No. 2 Op. 31: V. 'Freundselig ist das Wort' - Sehr massig
  21. Cantata No. 2 Op. 31: VI. 'Gelockert aus dem Schosse' - Sehr fliessend

Tracks:

  1. Piano Quintet: Moderato
  2. 'Entflieht auf leichten Kahnen' op. 2: Zart bewegt
  3. 2 Lieder op. 8: I. 'Du, der ichs nicht sage'
  4. 2 Lieder op. 8: 'Du machst mich allein'
  5. 5 Pieces for Orchestra op. 10: I. Sehr ruhig und zart
  6. 5 Pieces for Orchestra op. 10: II. Leghaft und zart bewegt
  7. 5 Pieces for Orchestra op. 10: III. Sehr langsam und ausserst ruhig
  8. 5 Pieces for Orchestra op. 10: IV. Fliessend, ausserst zart
  9. 5 Pieces for Orchestra op. 10: V. Sehr fliessend
  10. 4 Lieder op. 13: I. Wiese im Park: 'Wie wird mir zeitlos'
  11. 4 Lieder op. 13: II. Die Einsame: 'An dunkelblauem Himmel'
  12. 4 Lieder op. 13: III. In der Fremde: 'In fremden Lande lag ich'
  13. 4 Lieder op. 13: IV. Ein Winterabend: 'Wenn der Schnee ans Fenster fallt'
  14. 6 Lieder op. 14: I. Die Sonne: 'Taglich kommt die gelbe Sonne'
  15. 6 Lieder op. 14: II. Abendland I: 'Mond, als trate ein Totes'
  16. 6 Lieder op. 14: III. Abendland II: 'So leise sind die grunen Walder'
  17. 6 Lieder op. 14: IV. Abendland IV: 'Ihr grossen Stadte steinern aufgebaut'
  18. 6 Lieder op. 14: V. Nachts: 'Die Blaue meiner Augen'
  19. 6 Lieder op. 14: VI. Gesang einer gefangenen Amsel: 'Dunkler Odem im grunen Gezweig'
  20. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: I. 'Das Kreuz, das musst' er tragen'
  21. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: II. Morgenlied: 'Steht auf, ihr lieben Kinderlein'
  22. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: III. 'In Gottes Namen aufstehn'
  23. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: IV. 'Mein Weg geht jetzt voruber'
  24. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: V. 'Fahr hin, o Seel', zu deinem Gott'
  25. 5 Canons op. 16: I. 'Christus factus est'
  26. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: II. 'Dormi Jesu, mater ridet' From 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'
  27. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: III. 'Crux fidelis'
  28. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: IV. 'Asperges me, Domine'
  29. 5 Sacred Songs op. 15: V. 'Crucem tuam adoramus, Domine'
  30. 3 Traditional Rymes op. 17: I. 'Armer Sunder, du'
  31. 3 Traditional Rymes op. 17: II. 'Liebste Jungfrau, wir sind dein'
  32. 3 Traditional Rymes op. 17: III. 'Heiland, unsre Missetaten'
  33. 3 Lieder for voice, E flat clarinet and guitar op. 18: I. 'Schatzerl klein'
  34. 3 Lieder for voice, E flat clarinet and guitar op. 18: II. Erlosung: 'Mein Kind, sieh an' From 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn'
  35. 3 Lieder for voice, E flat clarinet and guitar op. 18: III. 'Ave , Regina coelorum'
  36. 2 Lieder op. 19 for mixed choir: I. 'Wiess wie Lilien'
  37. 2 Lieder op. 19 for mixed choir: II. 'Ziehn die Schafe'
  38. Quartet op. 22: I. Sehr massig
  39. Quartet op. 22: II. Sehr schwungvall
  40. Concerto op. 24: I. Etwas lebhaft
  41. Concerto op. 24: II. Sehr schwungvoll
  42. Concerto op. 24: III. Sehr rasch

Tracks:

  1. 3 Poems: I. Vorfruhling: 'Leise tritt auf...'
  2. 3 Poems: II. Nachtgebet der Braut: 'O mein Geliebter'
  3. 3 Poems: III. Fromm: 'Der Mond scheint auf mein Lager'
  4. 8 Early Lieder: I. Tief von fern: 'Aus des Abends weissen Wagen'
  5. 8 Early Lieder: II. Aufblick: 'Uber unsre Liebe hangt eine Trauerweide'
  6. 8 Early Lieder: III. Bleuengruss: 'Der Strauss, den ich gepflucket'
  7. 8 Early Lieder: IV. Bild der Liebe: 'Von Wald umgeben'
  8. 8 Early Lieder: V. Sommerbend: 'Du Sommerbend! Heilig, goldnes Licht!'
  9. 8 Early Lieder: VI. Heiter: 'Mein Herz ist wie ein See so weit'
  10. 8 Early Lieder: VII. Der Tod: 'Ach, es ist do dunkel in des Todes Kammer'
  11. 8 Early Lieder: VIII. Heimgang in der Fruhe: 'In der Dammerung'
  12. 3 Lieder on poems by Ferdinand Avenarius: I. Gefunden: 'Nun wir uns lieben, rauscht mein stolzes Gluck'
  13. 3 Lieder on poems by Ferdinand Avenarius: II. Gebet: 'Ertrage du's, lass schneiden dir den Schmerz'
  14. 3 Lieder on poems by Ferdinand Avenarius: III. Greunde: 'Schmerze und Freuden reift jede Stunde'
  15. 5 Lieder on po