Simplicity

Simplicity

Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide, April, 2002
"A welcome change of pace from the usual singer/songwriter fare...A heartfelt album, delivered with sincerity."

Product Description
As longtime songwriters, performers and residents of planet Earth, folk favorites Kim and Reggie Harris have learned the meaning and virtues of simplicity. As they write in the liner notes of this, their latest CD, "In a world that seems to grow more violent and overwhelming with each passing day, this music is, for us, a reminder of one simple truth: we are all connected."

Without pretension or elaborate instrumentation, "Simplicity" focuses on the self-evident but hard-to-achieve concept that global peace and understanding are the only means for the human race to survive. The CD's mixture of original compositions (including "Big, Big World," "Hold On," and a remake of their classic "Spoken in Love"), traditional spirituals ("This Little Light of Mine," "Roll, Jordan, Roll"), and distinctive versions of songs by Pete Seeger ("Rainbow Race"), Phil Ochs ("Changes"), Sting ("We Work the Black Seam), and others, share a central theme: learn or be chained to the mistakes of history.

The determined spirit of optimism and activism that illuminates "Simplicity" is introduced on the opening "This Little Light of Mine" - "The real power is yours and mine/So let your little light shine," sing Kim and Reggie, joined by the duo of Charlie King and Karen Brandow, who also appear on the ecology-minded "Solar Carol."

Special guest John Sebastian galvanizes "Big, Big World" with his raucous harmonica work, and the Harrises are joined by their longtime friends and frequent collaborators, the duo of Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino (a.k.a. Magpie) on the CD's affirmative closer, "Rainbow Race." Oboist Troy Messenger adds a lovely texture to the two peaceful instrumentals - guitarist Reggie's title tune and "Findlandia (Song of Peace)" by classical composer Jean Sibelius - that bracket Kim's chilling "Short Shift at Ground Zero," written two weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Her song is a kaleidoscope of images, shards of news reports and prayers interwoven with disaster-scene vignettes, sound effects, and a drifting chorus from the sorrowful gospel song "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."

Despite the uncertainty expressed in some of these songs, the warmth of the Harrises' voices and arrangements, the tantalizing simplicity of their goal of universal harmony, and their unquenchable optimism make this CD a comforting and inspiring call to common sense.

Simplicity

Simplicity,Kim & Reggie Harris,Appleseed Records,Folk,Folk & Traditional,Pop,The veteran husband-and-wife folk duo Kim & Reggie Harris forge their love of music and social idealism into accomplished, heartfelt songs.,Traditional Folk

Satsang: A Meditation in Song and Silence
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A MUST HAVE

Relaxing

Satsang: A Meditation in Song and Silence
Deva Premal
Manufacturer: White Swan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JIMF
Release Date: 2002-07-23

Tracks:

Chidananda
Empty Heart
Yemaya Assessu
The Strength of a Rose
Humming
Chorado
Gayatri Mantra
Sunrise
Jai Radha Madha
All Is Welcome Here (Bonus Track--Studio Version)

Album Description

Recorded live in Australia, America, Germany and Denmark, this beautiful recording conveys the power and intimacy of Deva Premal and Miten's live performances. As it is with actual Satsang meditation, Deva Premal and Miten share their music without applause, inviting the audience to participate by joining with the chant, and to luxuriate in the collective silence between songs.

SATSANG features "unplugged" versions of some of the most popular chants from Deva Premal's best-selling THE ESSENCE and LOVE IS SPACE (including "Gayatri Mantra", "Chidananda" and "Yemaya Assessu"), plus songs by Miten, Deva Premal's partner in music and life. A bonus studio recording of "All is Welcome Here" is also included.

SATSANG is a simple yet precious recording celebrating the sacred space of silence and song. Joining Deva Premal (keyboards) and Miten (guitar), are their special musical friends, Kit Walker, Maneesh de Moor, Praful, and others.

Customer Reviews:

A MUST HAVE.......2007-07-22

an absolutely must have for all great souls out their. The musical combination of Deval and Miten's vocals helps us to reach a higher level. i just love it.

Relaxing.......2005-03-22

This is such a beautiful CD. Deva Premal has such a melodic voice that, at times, can almost put me to sleep. This album was recorded live during a Satsang (also the name of the album). If you're new to meditation or you're just looking to relax, pickup this CD and soon your cares will be floating away.

Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist

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Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist
One of the best young children's CDs!
Great Kid Tunes
Great music, great twist
A favorite at library storytime

Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist
Hap Palmer
Manufacturer: Hap-Pal Music/Newsound
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004RDLD
Release Date: 2000-02-01

Tracks:

Itsy Bitsy Spider
Pat-A-Cake
I'm a Little Teapot
Old Mac Donald
Touch Your Toes To Your Nose
Circle Songs: The Mulberry Bush, Ring Around the Rosy, Hokey Pokey
Open Shut Them
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Bingo
The Elephant
I'm Glad I'm Me
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
The Wheels on the Bus
Good-bye Song

Amazon.com

Hap Palmer may be best known for his vocal contributions to the hugely popular Baby Songs video series, but parents of 2- to 5-year-olds, particularly those with a sturdier than average educational bent, will find a lot to love on Early Childhood Classics: Old Favorites with a New Twist. This release rids itself of tiresome attempts to turn performances of simple songs like "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" into minor personal masterpieces and instead injects its de rigueur dose of creativity directly into familiar lyrics. For instance, while there's the usual cow and pig on Old MacDonald's farm, we're also introduced to Henrietta's House, where there's a cat, Zebediah's zoo with its tiger, and the puppy in Pamelina's pet shop. Similarly, instead of the usual "Pat-a-Cake" cliffhanger, where the cake's put in the oven and that's all she wrote, we get to hear the ding-ding-ding when it's done and layer on the frosting. The sequence of songs is repeated instrumentally after Palmer's interpretations to allow for sing-alongs and the dreaming up of more new lyrics--a useful device for caregivers who think like teachers (those who don't, though, can make use of clever movement and activity suggestions in the liner notes). Each song's wordplay and simple rhymes are catchy enough to fall into the can't-fail category when it comes to enhancing vocabulary, phonics, and vocabulary skills, and the surprise lyrics lend themselves nicely to attentive listening. Early Childhood Classics delivers old-fashioned fun in a satisfyingly unsplashy way. --Tammy La Gorce

Album Description

Here is a joyful collection of all time favorite activity songs for young children. Hap Palmer's unique renditions preserve the charm and simplicity of traditional songs while adding new, original lyrics and melodies to extend and enrich the familiar classics.

The simplicity and repetition of these songs guarantee active participation by encouraging children to sing and move with the music. While having fun and participating actively, children develop motor and musical skills and learn about animals, counting, identification of body parts, and phonics. As children sing along, responding to the imagery and humor of the lyrics, reading readiness is also enhanced. Alliteration and rhyme develop a child's ear for the sounds of language - an important pre-reading skill.

These songs are developmentally appropriate for the very young child - infant to 5 years. However, the familiar melodies and contemporary arrangements also elicit surprisingly gusty participation from first and second grade students. A variety of musical styles adds new life to well known songs with swing, blue grass, country, classical, rock, pop, and blues arrangements.

Fifteen songs are presented with vocal interpretation. The sequence is then repeated instrumentally providing opportunities for singing along and creating new lyrics using children's ideas. The instrumental selections also familiarize children with the sounds of a variety of musical instruments including piano, bass, drums, guitar, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, trombone, tuba, French horn, saxophone, flute, English horn, accordion, and a variety of percussion instruments such as conga drums, bougaraboo drum, ouiro, shaker, wood block and tambourine.

The instrumental versions of each song can be used in the following ways:

1. After children have learned words with the vocal version, they can sing along hearing only the music.

2. Children can create their own lyrics and sing the song using their ideas.

3. The music can accompany sessions in movement exploration and creative movement.

Suggestions for activities and variations are not limited to those presented in this guide book. There are endless possibilities awaiting your creative impulse.

Customer Reviews:

Early Childhood Classics - Old Favorites With A New Twist.......2007-05-26

We listen to this CD almost evry day while driving around in the car. My daughter loves singing the songs!!! They are all good. Well worth the money!!

One of the best young children's CDs!.......2006-02-24

My almost 4 year old is a huge Hap Palmer fan, and it's catching on to me. Just listen to one of his CDs, and you'll understand. This one in particular is great. I love how he makes beloved children songs even better. I never thought I'd be just as happy to hear a children's CD as one of my own, but this is so catchy, and it is priceless hearing my young daughter singing along to the words! It's great for her memory skills, remembering and singing to all the songs, and it's great for her learning rhyme and rhythm. The lyrics he adds are sooo fun and cathy and sweet. I love this guy!

Great Kid Tunes.......2006-02-18

I bought this for my daughter, who is two, and my older kids love it as much as she does. Easy to remember lyrics and catchy tunes make this a great cd to listen to.

Great music, great twist.......2005-10-28

If standard kid's tunes play in your house or car all day long, you will love this refreshing cd and your kid's won't miss a beat. I don't understand the 2 star review. If you don't like something, that's fine. But the reviewer's logic is very skewed in that they said it didn't meet their expectations, even though 1) The cd was a gift, and 2) The title of the cd tells you that it's not an album of "to-the-letter" standards. So if you don't like the music or your child doesn't like it, fine. But don't rate it down because you had ridiculous expectations from something you didn't even want or buy. If you are open-minded and enjoy good, fun, music you will love this. There is varied musical accompaniment and Hap sings great and truly seems to feel the music (unlike most performers of children's standards). Of course, the ultimate critic is the child. My daughter LOVES this cd (she's 21 months old now and has been listening to it since 12 months). Again, if you want standard kid songs, you may be disappointed with this because the music and words are different (usually, each song starts in a traditional manner but then non-standard lyrics and music follow). But if you want a twist without leaving the traditional songs altogether, buy this. I don't think you will be disappointed.

A favorite at library storytime.......2005-10-19

I'm a children's librarian in Illinois and this cd has become one I use at almost every storytime. I especially love "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" because it contains a verse inserted by Hap Palmer which allows me to introduce Shakespeare to the tiniest child. He uses a line from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- "silver bow new bent in heaven" to describe the moon. I have entire families singing along, learning a famous quotation painlessly! And it's a beautiful, calming song to use at the end of a storytime. Parents and kids love it!

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Beautiful voice!!!
The Lioness
Teedra
She is Awesome !!!
Teedra is the best!

Complex Simplicity
Teedra Moses
Manufacturer: Tvt
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

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Caution
Rescue Me
No More Tears
Caught Up
Complex Simplicity
For A Lifetime
Winter '96
Cabaret
Last Day

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful voice!!!.......2007-07-26

I listen to internet radio at work and I one of Teedra's songs came up on the instant play ("Caution"). Once I heard the song I wanted to hear the rest of the album, so I purchased it. I was not disappointed. Her voice is amazing and the songs flow so nice. Great to listen to in the car.

The Lioness.......2007-06-13

I should have written this review a long itme ago, like 3 years ago when I bought the CD. Anyways, you haven't bought this album by now, go ahead and get it. Teedra has a beatiful voice,like a songbird. She can hit the higher octaves pretty well. The title track to her CD, "Complex Simplicity"is very reminiscent of Cherrelle. Very nice!

Teedra .......2007-06-03

Really loved this album. Girl can really sing, can't wait for her next album to drop!

She is Awesome !!!.......2007-05-30

This album is one of the best album; I've heard in a long time. She is so underrated it's disappointing. Teedra Moses need new PR or new management team. This is a must purchase CD!

Teedra is the best!.......2007-02-22

I love this artist. She is so under rated and she should be in the spot light. This album is without a doubt a R&B classic. I had the album before and I had to buy a copy for my friend. Buy and copy and spread the word Teedra Moses is the best and this album is one of the better albums I have purchased, you literally can put it in and just let it play.

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Southern Blues Allman Style
Searching for Simplicity--Review
Gregg's most "brothers-like" solo album
Good, solid, white boy blues
Solo Bro

Searching for Simplicity
Gregg Allman
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Playin' up a Storm
Laid Back
I'm No Angel
No Stranger to the Dark: The Best of
Seven Turns

ASIN: B000002B5C
Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

whippin' post
house of blues
come back and help me
silence ain't golden anymore
rendezvous with the blues
wolf's a' howlin'
love the poison
don't deny me
dark end of the street
neighbor, neighbor
i've got news for you
memphis in the meantime
startin' over

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A possible admission of the excess that marred Gregg Allman's past efforts outside the Allman Brothers Band is the title of his 19997 solo release, Searching for Simplicity. More often than not he finds it. And with the clutter of strings, choirs, and synths removed, Allman's soulful baritone shines. Except for one lapse into pop excess ("Silence Ain't Golden Anymore"), the album's tracks are straightahead blues and soul tunes recorded with the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, longtime collaborator Johnny Sandlin, and new Allman Brothers guitarist Jack Pearson. The album begins with an unplugged arrangement of "Whippin' Post," continues with several respectable originals and really catches fire on inspired remakes of songs associated with Ray Charles, James Carr, Jimmy Hughes, and John Hiatt. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

Southern Blues Allman Style.......2007-03-12

If you like blues, then an old familiar voice will bring it alive again.
And if you are an Allman Bros. fan, this is an invitation to the Blues. My wife and I enjoy this album a lot, the vocals, music and lyrics. KLM

Searching for Simplicity--Review.......2006-11-21

If you enjoy great vocals, slide guitar, harmonica and a Hammond B3, it really doesn't get a whole lot better. The Muscle Shoals Rhythm section also provides tasty backing and some great sax soloing.

You don't have to be a lead guitarist to appreciate this CD.

Regards,

Joe "Gooch" Guccione

Gregg's most "brothers-like" solo album.......2004-11-28

Less pop and more blues on this 1997 effort by Gregg Allman, whose solo career has seen him trying for a more eclectic pop sound than what would have flown with the Allman Brothers Band.

But this is almost an Allman Brothers record without the rest of the Allman Brothers Band. Gregg grinds his way through a really solid mix of originals and covers, blues-rock with a touch of soul, and he is in fine form, laying down plenty of excellent vocal performances which are underlined by the fine, clear production.
Gregg is occationally augumented by a horn section which makes "Searching For Simplicity" sound a little less Allman Brothers-like than it would have otherwise done, and he is backed by a slew of really good musicians which include (at various times) guitarists Scott Boyer, Jack Pearson and current Allman Brothers slide slinger Derek Trucks.

There is less guitar candy here on the Allman Brothers' records, and that may disappoint some listeners, but the material is generally strong, most of it consisting of mid-tempo numbers with the occational slowie thrown in for good measure, and both Derek Trucks and Jack Pearson get off a number of sizzling solos.
Highlights include Gregg's wonderful, bouncy cover of John Hiatt's "Memphis In The Meantime", a great, soulful "Dark End Of The Street", the melodic R&B of "Rendezvous With The Blues", the tough, swaggering "Don't Deny Me", and the slide guitar-driven slow blues "Wolf's A-Howlin'", a gritty confessional piece which features harpist Topper Price.

All in all, "Searching For Simplicity" is a really solid, consistent record. Fans will definitely want a listen.

Good, solid, white boy blues.......2001-12-05

I heard the new version of 'whippin' post' on the radio and tracked down this cd. A great find. The new version of 'whippin post' has a more funky, island, clean, acoustic groove. Great version. The surprise is that the rest of the songs are solid blues songs (many covers)that are as good as anything the ABB has done in the last decade or so. What a shame that solid albums like this are heard by so few in this pop infested music world that we inhabit.Search for simplicity....

Solo Bro.......2000-10-21

This recent offering by Gregg is no doubt his strongest since "Laid Back". His solo outings have always featured his love of R&B and gospel. His offering of "Whipping Post" is a great stripped down version of the Brothers classic, and his version of John Hiatts "Memphis in the Meantime" has a nice groove to it. Overall a great complement to any ABB collection. Also try and find "Laid Back", and his double CD of ealy solo and demos "One More Try", which offers a look into the genius of Gregg Allman.

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Good, but no future. .
Great album
Smooth Latino-Trip-Hop

Simplicity
Soma Sonic
Manufacturer: Subsonic Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FJH1EE
Release Date: 2006-07-01

Tracks:

Lovestory
The Well (remix)
Memories
Simplicity (instrumental)
Life's Seasons (remix)
Could It Be Real (remix)
Oxygen
Love In 3D
The Well (french mix)
The Carousel
Simplicity

Tracks:

Could It Be Real
Everything
Rien
Life's Seasons
Stormy Evening (remix)
Memories (remix)
Corona
The Well
Domino
Stalemate
Simplicity (epic remix)

Product Description

A scintillating blend of jazzy rhythms, electronic grooves and live instrumentation with awe-inspiring vocals. Soma Sonic's 22 song sophomore release "SIM-PL-CI-TY" featuring the stunning vocal style of French chanteuse Christelle Pechin was recorded over 2 years in France, Switzerland, Canada and the U.S., these truly unique songs bring together the genres of nu- jazz, lounge, chill-out, house, triphop, pop and dub.

Customer Reviews:

Good, but no future. . .......2007-06-23

Great beats, a bit more uptempo than Future.

A little too much vocals for my taste.

I bought this album with the thought that it would be like thier first album, and its nothing like it.

So, if your looking for a sound like "Future", do not buy this album.

Great album.......2007-04-10

The best song definetly is "memories" original version. It has this latin flare to it and this very sensual rythms which turn any boring environment into a spicy warm tropical ambient... that's the only reason I bought this album. Then I found a few other songs are good as well. Good for sex or just to get inspired and lounge around.

Smooth Latino-Trip-Hop.......2006-07-19

Lovers of smooth Trip Hop are gonna love the latests offering from Soma Sonic. Much brighter and warmer than « Future Shock » (which is an essential for anyone's electronica collection with its industrial shadows and mechanical rhythms), Simplicity is closer to France & Dom's disks - both light and melodious. If you like it smooth and sumptuous with a bit of latino, and you're looking for something new, and you like france&Dom or Thievery Corporation then Simplicity is for you.

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Radiant Worship
THE reason I stayed at Calvary chapel so long!!!
BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE
A must buy
OH MY GOSH!!!!

The Beauty of Simplicity
Telecast
Manufacturer: Bec Recordings / Emd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C3I9U
Release Date: 2003-09-16

Tracks:

The Way
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Define
The Beauty Of Simplicity
More Of You
Remember
Psalm
Covered
Radiate
Thank You
I Just Need You

Customer Reviews:

Radiant Worship.......2006-06-03

This a great rock worship CD! It has a Coldplay-like voice and sound with great guitars and Josh White has wonderful, heartfelt vocals. Some of the songs begin to sound similar but all make you want to sing along in a British accent just like Josh. Highlights include: The Way, The Beauty of Simplicity, Covered, Radiate, and Define. Telecast has a knack of emphasizing each word, each praise to God, and they do it unlike any other Christian artist today.

THE reason I stayed at Calvary chapel so long!!!.......2005-03-22

I attend (used to attend)service at the church that Telecast (known to us as Sway)would lead in worship, and even though the church is prettty far out of our way, from the very fist time I heard them I WAS HOOKED, and consequently we went to Calvary chapel for over a year, primarily to be a part of this worship!!

The thing I love most about this group, is that they don't have the "typical" christian sound. There is some truly gifted songwriting/performing that lends to a more alternative sound. The tunes are down right catchy, and I defy even non-christians to not enjoy this album!!! They don't sneak around the message at all, they have a clear love for Jesus and this resounds in their music. I highly recommend this album to all!!!

BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE.......2004-10-27

I saw these guys at the camp i was baptized at this summer. they're some of the more godly people i have ever met. their music is inspired and their lyrics are straight from God- no other way to say it. this music is soothing and it just takes you into the arms of God. radiate has this amazing electric guitar part that literally makes me jump up and down when i hear it. BUY IT that's all i have to say. it's one of my best cd purchases EVER.

A must buy.......2004-10-14

Telecast is such a great band. Not afraid to sing about Jesus, very talented group of guys (Josh White is an amazing song writer). They sound a little like coldplay, but better yet they love and are not afraid to sing about and worship Jesus. I can't find a song on this album that I don't thoroughly enjoy- I can't wait to hear what they come out with next. I also recommend a CD entitled "Empty Me- Volume 1" which has a song of theirs entitled "Empty Me Out" which is another great song of theirs. I strongly recommed this album to anyone out there, no matter what age.

OH MY GOSH!!!!.......2004-07-28

I had to get on here just to let anyone that happens to read this know how amazingly wonderful this band is!!!! I saw them perform last night at a friend's ranch and let me assure all of you that this album is SO worth buying!!!! All of their music sounds awesome with an even more incredible message! They are all great guys and outstanding musicians and you won't be dissapointed with this CD! Every track is worth listening to over and over again!!!

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Chillout Defined!!
Where have you been all my life!
One of my favorite albums
Just doesn't do it....
Why isn't there more music like this???

Simplicity Two Thousand
Afterlife
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004XN2T
Release Date: 2002-07-09

Tracks:

Dub in Ya Mind [Blue Water Mix]
Never Before
Show You Something
Cry [Brown Bear Mix]
5th and Avenida
Deeper (Into Places)
Borneo Is Burning
Glide
Breather [Original Version]
Nina
Blue Bar
Cry [Original Version]

Tracks:

Dub in Ya Mind [Insatiable Mix]
Makes Me Feel
Falling
Show You Something [Chris Coco Balearic Beats Mix]
Lo Delta
Breather 2000 [Arithunda Mix]
Cry [Sunset Dream Remix]
Deeper (Into Places) [Silk Spinner Remix]
Cry [Spoon Wizard Mix]
Show You Something [Ambient Mix]

Album Description

Reissue of their 1999 album with a ten track bonus disc. Instantly accessible and superbly crafted 'Simplicity' is a deliciously chilled work of art. From the delicate vocals and flamenco guitar of 'Cry' to the deliciously cool 'Dub In Ya Mind' (featured on Cafe Del Mar 6) this is one album that sits neatly between Groove Armada and Morcheeba. Bonus tracks, 'Show You Something' (Chris Coco Balearic Beats Mix & Ambient Mix), 'Breather 2000' (Arithunda Mix), 'Cry' (Sunset Dream Remix & Spoon Wizard Mix), 'Dub In Ya Mind' (The Insatiable Mix), 'Falling' (new track), 'Lo Delta' (new track), 'Makes Me Feel' and 'Deeper-Into Places' (Silk Spinner Remix). Hed Kandi 2000 release. Double digipak.

Album Details

From the delicate vocals and flamenco guitar of 'Cry' to the deliciously cool 'Dub In Ya Mind', this is one album that fits neatly between Groove Armada and Morcheeba.

Customer Reviews:

Chillout Defined!!.......2006-10-23

The CD - Great album sleve, design and song arrangement. The Afterlife has perfected chillout to its max........strecthing the limits to chord changes, electronic downtempo beats and vocals. Believe me when I say that it took me forever to find and buy this CD. It's a gem!

The music - Great drum and electronic beats. Check out "Dub in ya Mind" and "Blue Bar" on CD01. Rest of the songs are just as good.......which features great female vocals and remixes. I just don't know how to put it - this music is like nothing I've ever heard before - very cool, relaxing and clean. It's almost angelic if you ask me. Please do the chillout/ ambient genre a favour by buying this CD asap!

To sum (CD01)- The use of female vocals are incredible!! Great well composed/arranged beats!! The ultimate in Chillout!!

CD02 pretty much features the same songs but remixed differently. Well, the downside of this whole album would be CD02. It has more uptempo chillout beats which one can find repetitive at times.

To sum (CD02) - Great remixes by Chris Co Co and Arithunda. Great uptempo chill with blissful beats. Not a good companion to CD01 but great sampler.

The Artist - Well, what can I say: The Afterlife rules! Their music is not only inspiring but well put together. Very cool and classy. If you are still unfamiliar with the group - just let me say that I've seen the artist appear in most chillout compilations (mostly in the Ministry of Sound chillout and Cafe Del Mar CD series). This should pretty much tell you how well recieved the Afterlife is. If you are unable to get this album (which is close to impossible), try getting the artist's other albums which are the "Afterlife Lounge", "Speck of Gold" and "Journey" - which are all masterpieces!!

CD good for - 1)Studying, 2)Chilling alone, 3)Chilling with your "lover", 4)Before bed, 5)Writing, 7)Wind and Cheese parties and, 6)Just about anything cool and relaxing!!

OK E-Nuff said - "The Afterlife is the dub master of chill!!"

Where have you been all my life!.......2006-07-01

WOW! This is incredible! The absolute ultimate chill-out/down-tempo album.
This music will get in the mood fast.

One of my favorite albums.......2005-12-06

This review is more just a backing up of someone before who said that they have friends who appreciate music from a wide range of genres asking for copies of the CD. I too play this when people are around and get the same reaction, whehter it's from someone who likes Mushroomhead and all types of hard metal to another who loves Damien Rice and other more acoustic acts. While the people that have asked for this album to be passed on to them are musically open-minded, they are still not usually the type of people you'd expect to listen to chilled music such as Afterlife. Almost every song on the album is great for relaxing to more sophisticated, mature, and smooth sounds. There is nothing abrubt to the album and it is a great addition to any musically intelligent collection.

Just doesn't do it...........2004-09-22

I'm a big Stephane Pompougnac fan, and when I started looking around some of amazon's recommended artists, I came across a whole article on lounge/after hours music, with this CD at the top of its list, so it looked promising. I tried it and found the loops are waaaaay too repetitive, and there is no musical skill here at all; everything is rhythm. I will say disc 2 is better than disc 1. If you sample this album and don't like it much either, try Hotel Costes 4 and 5 for smooth, cool European tones.

Why isn't there more music like this???.......2004-08-26

Yes, it was an adventure, in itself, just to find this!

My Partner suprised me with a copy, just yesterday, and even though I haven't fully given it the time I know I will, it has already intoxicated me, in a way, very few CD's, in their entirety, rarerly succeed!

All I have read, has NOT been hyped words, but the true feelings inspired by AfterLife. And "feeling" is the word that these songs send off, especially vocally, which this genre of music always seems to benefit from.

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Fresh
Wow! I'll buy more!!!
DAYTON SAYS: BUY THIS CD
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Come Together
Lynne Arriale Trio
Manufacturer: Motema Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002WZTHU
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

Come Together (Lennon-McCartney)
Home (Arriale)
Braziliana (Arriale)
Red is the Rose (Traditional)
Sunburst (Arriale)
Flamenco (Arriale)
Iko, Iko (Traditional)
Sea and Sand (Arriale)
Twilight (Arriale)

Album Description

COME TOGETHER, marks The Lynne Arriale Trio's 10th Anniversary and their 9th recording together. Working exclusively as the leader of her long time trio, Arriale has amassed a body of work that has been favorably compared to the great piano trios: "… A brilliant improviser… (she) should take her rightful place alongside Brad Mehldau," (Jazz Times.) "A superb performer…her Trio is more than a match for Jarrett's," (The Times - London.) Come Together is her most personal expression to date, featuring six compelling original compositions (along with the Lennon and McCartney-penned title track, a prayer-like arrangement of the traditional Scottish folk song `Red is the Rose' and the New Orleans musical anthem `Iko Iko'). The title track of Arise, her own composition, was one of the most requested instrumental tracks on jazz radio in 2003. "It inspired me to write even more originals for this new CD," says Arriale. The Trio will be featured on the special "Profiles of a Performing Artist" airing on PBS member stations throughout '04 and `05, also on NPR's Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland and, for the second year in a row, NPR's Jazz Piano Christmas - Live at the Kennedy Center.& European tour dates.

Customer Reviews:

Fresh.......2007-07-16

I've purchased other CD's by Lynne Arriale, and I recently purchased "Come Together." I've found all of her CD's to be entertaining, but this one really touched me. I normally am circumspect when a performer writes their own stuff. (I realize that they can't keep playing the standards, but still . . . ) But when I heard "Home" I think I melted on the spot. I literally became entranced by it. The emotion that Lynne and Jay and Steve put into this song. Breathtaking. The song really captures for me what the word "home" means. Then, compare this song with "Braziliana." The calm and serenity of "Home" is replaced by some truly gifted, and frenetic, piano work in "Braziliana." This song is hot.
But the reason I purchased this CD in the first place was because of "Red is The Rose." I love this song, and I've heard thousands of versions of it. I think Lynne nailed the real feeling of this song. Simply beautiful.
I think the trio format is intersting. So much music today is overproduced, and the emotion gets left behind in all the hub-bub. With just a trio the music comes to the forefront, where it belongs.

Wow! I'll buy more!!!.......2005-10-01

Very pleasing!!! I'll definitely add more of this trio to my collection.

DAYTON SAYS: BUY THIS CD.......2004-12-01

Every so often the Lynne Arriale Trio goes to work and creates a jewel that we can carry in our hearts. I'm not sure if this CD is a ruby or a diamond, but I do know it is beautiful. If you have never purchased a CD by the Lynne Arriale Trio, and you truly love music, do something special for yourself and buy this CD...buy all of their CDs.

Close-up on Arriale.......2004-09-22

Lynne did three sets at the 2004 Monterey Jazz Festival in, in my humble opinion, the perfect setting for her music, a small(circa 250 seats)darkened room, and the experience was mesmerising. She communicates feelings and emotions magnificently via beautifully crafted and performed compositions, most of which are original. I bought this record afterwards as she had played most of the tracks. Sit at home with the lights low and you will not experience a better jazz pianist.

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Great Music and Outstanding Voices
Time for a new one
Wonderful music, wonderful voices
Professional on professionals
Tenners for Tenors

Live in Belfast
Irish Traditional , James L. Molloy , Philip Martin , Lynette Johnson , Thomas Moore , Frank Lambert , Raymond Loughborough , Percy French , Richard Farrelly , William Wallace , Tempest Sanderson , and Francis McPeake
Manufacturer: Music Matters
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004RDSK
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

Dublin Medley: Dublin in the Rare Old Times; Molly Malone
Carrickfergus
Bantry Bay
Scorn Not His Simplicity
The Fields of Athenry
Star of the County Down
The Last Rose of Summer
Red is the Rose
Lift the Wings
She is Far from the Land
Ireland, Mother Ireland
Green Isle of Erin
Percy French Medley: Phil the Fluther's Ball/Come Back Paddy Reilly/The Lay of the West Clare Railway (Are Ye Right There Michael?)
Mary from Dungloe
Isle of Inisfree
There is a Flower that Bloometh
As I Sit Here
The Kerry Dance
Will Ye Go Lassie Go?

Product Description

1. Dublin Medley
2. Carrickfergus
3. Bantry Bay
4. Scorn Not His Simplicity
5. Fields Of Athenry
6. Star Of The County Down
7. The Last Rose Of Summer
8. Red Is The Rose
9. Lift The Wings
10. Ireland Mother Ireland
11. She Is Far From The Land
12. Green Isle Of Erin
13. Percy French Medley:
-Phil The Fluther s Ball
-Come Back Paddy Reilly
-The Lay Of The West Clare Railway
14. Mary From Dungloe
15. Isle Of Inisfree
16. There Is A Flower
17. As I Sit Here
18. The Kerry Dance
19. Go Lassie Go

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Just a year after their smash breakthrough debut album--itself still riding high in the charts--the Irish Tenors have added another delightfully varied collection to their discography. Live in Belfast again showcases the group's obvious concert charisma from a performance given in February 2000. It's a generous smorgasbord of medleys, traditional numbers, and songs from popular sources (including "Scorn Not His Simplicity," which Sinead O'Connor has interpreted)--mixing nostalgic sentimentality with selections of bittersweet melancholy. Binding the whole together is the unmistakable stylish charm of the Irish Tenors, whether singing in solos or in ensembles. But the biggest surprise for fans already hooked on the Tenors is the introduction of Finbar Wright as replacement for original member John McDermott. Wright's bright, romantic voice easily wins over a potentially skeptical crowd--especially in the dreamy "Isle of Innisfree"--and blends nicely with his colleagues. (McDermott, who had to bow out of the performance due to the death of his mother, makes a surprise appearance to solo in a memorable and touching "The Last Rose of Summer"--given as a tribute to his parents--and to rejoin the Tenors for "Red Is the Rose.") The arrangements by Tenors producer Frank McNamara are played with zest by the Orchestra Warsaw Sinfonia. --Tom May

Customer Reviews:

Great Music and Outstanding Voices.......2007-03-28

My wife and I saw these tenors live and on stage and we were truly impressed. Their voices blend beautifully and they present a well rounded variety of songs. We so enjoyed the first CD that we bought this current one.

Time for a new one.......2001-10-19

I bought this CD, (plus the video) in July 2000 and listened to it so much I think it must be just about worn out.!!!The video I have seen so often I bet I have seen every idiosyncrasy of each of them. The Tenors are almost my total pastime. About 12 hours a day, listening and viewing. I "met" them July 22/00 and have been to four concerts, and I'm still impressed by the joyous sounds of their voices.
It's been a lomg time since I wrote my last review of this CD, but I hope I have helped to encourage others to enjoy the thrill of the most magnificent voices of their lives.
The Tenor's #1 Fan,,,, Joan Way

Wonderful music, wonderful voices.......2001-05-31

I do not claim to be a musical expert. It has always been my contention that music which makes the listener feel good, which raises the spirits and makes the heart glad, is worthy of being heard. Such is this CD. I don't listen to it to search for flaws, flubs, failings and screw-ups. I listen to it because it makes me happy. I am of Irish ancestry, and this wonderful music stirs a core deep within my soul. I got to hear some traditional Irish folk music I'd never heard before. I would hope that all those who listen to this CD would choose to enumerate its merits based on the fact that this music is meant to lighten the soul. It never was meant to be held up to intense scrutiny, because it is folk music. These are the songs the people sang. They weren't meant to be grand, classical opera, and should not be regarded or critiqued as such. They are beautiful and moving, just as they stand, and I am grateful that God gave these four men such voices to sing these old tunes and to preserve them for the generations to come. God knows we need positive, beautiful music now more than ever.

Professional on professionals.......2001-05-05

I am taking from the best in the world. I have met Pavarotti's teachers (Joan Doanerman and Joan Sutherland) and also take from them. I am very well-known in musical analyzing and teaching. I have read all reviews, and personally, many of you need to learn much more about proper vocal technique to be a critic. The voice must flow, with support (breath), low larynx, etc. All four tenors possess the proper singing qualities. However, stage presence, song interpretation, and musicianship also take into affect. Finbar Wright needs to continue his musicianship. He possesses much more romanticism than he shows. Also, anyone can say words like "texturing, spellbinding and dominance," and sound like a knowledgeable critic. However, these words are thrown into sports review as well. Face it folks, know what you are saying. John McDermott has a beautiful voice, but it is a much different classical style than many people know. John is a Celtic Tenor, which means that his under- and overtones will sound much different than the other three. The symphony is NOT too dominant, David Schierholz. If you have worked with the Met recording studios, than you can talk with me, because I have sat in on them. These are live performances, not takes in a studio. Folks, I am a born and bred Irishman. These men are great, but there needs to be more of there individual literature available. I would love to find Anthony Kearns classical recordings. Then, when you have studied and understand the nature of the voice and theatre, then you can write your reviews.

Tenners for Tenors.......2001-02-16

This cd and video was my introduction to the wonderful "Irish Tenors". Seperately each is spellbinding. Together they are nothing short of magical. Finbar Wright is a dashingly romantic figure while Ronan Tynan is most compelling. Anthony Kearns will be a major star someday in the opera world. His voice is clear and strong. Wright's voice soars in songs such as "Carrickfergus" and "Isle of Innisfree". He seems a bit nervous which is understandable given he had only 10 days to prepare for this concert. He was asked literally days before the performance to step in for John McDermott. Thank goodness he did! The one downer for me was the appearance of John McDermott as his voice is not my cup of tea.

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The Tao of Cello

Manufacturer: Valley
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000088EH9
Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

Restraint Begins With Giving Up One's Own Ideas
Man Follows The Earth
When Men Lack A Sense Of Awe, There Will Be A Disaster
The Tao Of Heaven Is To Take Form Those Who Have Too Much And Give To Those Who Have To Little
Man Follows The Earth. Earth Follows Heaven. Heaven Follows The Tao. Tao Follows What It Natural
Knowing Others Is Wisdoms
The Further You Go, The Less You Know
It Is Not Wise To Rush About
Returning Is The Motion Of The Tao
See Simplicity In The Complicated
In Dealing With Others, Be Gentle And Kind
He Who Is Filled With Virtue Is Like A Newborn Child
Yield And Overcome
What Is Firmly Grasped Cannot Slip Away
Tao Follows The Earth
Become As A Child Once More
Sometimes One Is Up And Sometimes Down
Just Do What Needs To Be Done
That Is Why A Victory Must Be Observed Life A Funeral
All Men Will Come To Him Who Keeps To The One
The Valley Spirit Never Dies
Heaven And Earth Last Forever

Product Description

1. Restraint Begins With Giving Up One's Own Ideas
2. Man Follows The Earth
3. When Men Lack A Sense Of Awe, There Will Be A Disaster
4. The Tao Of Heaven Is To Take From Those Who Have Too Much And Give To Those Who Have Too Little
5. Man Follows The Earth, Earth Follows Heaven, Heaven Follows The Tao, Tao Follows What Is Natural
6. Knowing Others Is Wisdom
7. The Further You Go, The Less You Know
8. It Is Not Wise To Rush About
9. Returning Is The Motion Of The Tao
10. See Simplicity In The Complicated
11. In Dealing With Others, Be Gentle And Kind
12. He Who Is Filled With Virtue Is Like A Newborn Child
13. Yield And Overcome
14. What Is Finally Grapsed Cannot Slip Away
15. Tao Follows The Earth
16. Become As A Child Once More
17. Sometimes One Is Up And Sometimes Down
18. Just Do What Needs To Be Done
19. That Is Why A Victory Must Be Observed Like A Funeral
20. All Men Will Come To Him Who Keeps To The One
21. The Valley Spirit Never Dies
22. Heaven And Earth Last Forever (Improvisation On Bach Suite II, Praeluium)

Format: CD

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