Laura & The Lads

Laura & The Lads

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1. Clarke Tunes

2. Grianach

3. Bird's Hill

4. Corncrake

5. Presbyterian

6. Brendan's Jig's

7. Crabe Noir

8. Toss the Feathers

9. Dugan's Dream

10. Vive lá l'Printemps

11. Polka Time

12. Once I Loved

13. Piper on Horseback

14. Galician/Asturian Set

Laura & The Lads,Laura MacKenzie,New Folk Records,Folk,Folk & Traditional,Pop,Traditional and new music from Ireland, Scotland, Central France,Galacia and Minnesota. With flutes, bagpipes, concertina, voice, fiddle,clarinet,guitar and percussion.

Legally Blonde (2007 Original Broadway Cast)
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So Much Better Than Expected

What Happened?

omigod i love it!!

Nonstop Fun!

A surprisingly great score

Legally Blonde (2007 Original Broadway Cast)

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ASIN: B000R7I3NW
Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

Omigod You Guys
Serious
What You Want
The Harvard Variations
Blood In the Water
Positive
Ireland
Ireland
Serious
Chip On My Shoulder
So Much Better
Whipped Into Shape
Take It Like a Man
Bend And Snap
There! Right There!
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
Medley: Find My Way/Finale

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Like Wicked, this show is a girl-friendly extravaganza; the main difference--and it's a big one--is that the score of Legally Blonde is better. Based on the hit Reese Witherspoon movie, the zippy, frothy show tells the story of SoCal, pink-loving sorority girl Elle Woods, who enrolls at Harvard Law and goes on to prove that appearances can be deceiving. The opening number, "Omigod You Guys," gives an idea of what the Broadway-pop score by Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy--The Musical) and Nell Benjamin is up to, embracing its over-the-top cheer with goofily infectious energy. Sure, a couple of numbers feel a bit derivative (the show with the witches has "Popular," this one has "Positive"), and the Celtic detour ("Ireland") is rather puzzling, but overall the songs are firing on all cylinders. Just check out the use of a marching band on "What You Want" for instance. Laura Bell Bundy (Amber von Tussle in Hairspray) is a charming Elle, and she delivers numbers such as "So Much Better" with the requisite elan. But this is not a one-woman show, and Bundy is surrounded by a crack team, including the endearing Christian Borle as Elle's love interest Emmett, power-piped Orfeh as hairdresser Paulette and up-and-comer Leslie Kritzer as Delta Nu's Serena. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

So Much Better Than Expected.......2007-07-31

This 2007 musical version of the Reese Witherspoon film is energetic, light-hearted & fun.

While I enjoyed seeing the production (starring the terrific Laura Bell Bundy), the score seemed somewhat unmemorable - until I got the cd. Some of the songs work better on stage (ie. "Bend and Snap"), but after a few listens, several of the songs emerged as favorites:

Omigod You Guys
Ireland
So Much Better
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde Remix

This is not meant to be a thought-provoking show - just one to smile.

What Happened?.......2007-07-30

When I saw the show in the San Francisco previews, I thought it was one of the best shows I had ever seen. It was so good that I saw it twice (would have gone a third time, but ran out of time). The show is one of the most uplifting shows out there. The very first number in the show, "Omigod You Guys", starts on a very high energy level, and remained that way throughout the entire show. So, as you can probably tell, I was eager for the cast recording to come out. I purchased this album the moment it came out. I was so ecstatic. But to my dismay, this cast recording just did not do this amazing show justice. Instead of the songs having all the energy of the show, they became so mellow and down right boring. Not to mention that they took out one of the better songs, "Love and War", and replaced it with a much mellower song, "Positive". On top of it all, the actual music does not sound like it was done by and orchestra, but rather a cheap synthesizer. I had such high expectations for this cast recording because of how amazing the show was in San Francisco, but was extremely disappointed. The only reason I listen to this is because it is better than having to find some cheap and illegal recording someone did in the audience.

omigod i love it!!.......2007-07-30

best show ever practically!! LBB shines along w/ Orfeh & Nikki Snelson!!
Christian Borle was meant to play Emmet alng with Miachel Rupert as Callahan!!

Nonstop Fun!.......2007-07-28

I saw this show while it was in previews in San Francisco. I was not disappointed. The show is fabulous, everything a musical comedy should be: upbeat, entertaining and fun. Plus, the music is great too. I play this cd in my car over and over again, and I'm still not sick of any of it. I don't agree that the score is better than Wicked, but like Wicked, all the songs are good. "Ireland" and "There! Right There!" are a little random, but Orfeh nails Paulette and I can't help laughing everytime when she says "Celtic Moods!" Laura Bell Bundy brings her own personality to Elle and it works. Trust me, you won't be able to get "Omigod you guys" and "So Much Better" out of your head! Buy it!

A surprisingly great score.......2007-07-27

I heard some time ago that Legally Blonde was in the works for Broadway, and I won't mince words: I had no hopes for the show. But on a whim I decided to give the score a listen, and boy, was I surprised. Let's be clear here: I am not a female, nor am I a teenager. I'm ambivalent about the 2001 movie. I hardly fit the target audience. But, inexplicably, I love it.

The composing team behind Bat Boy: The Musical are back, and they've brought their skills to the next level. True, Legally Blond is all bubblegum pop. But it's cleverly constructed, constantly energetic, and just plain catchy as hell. The title song, "Omigod You Guys" sticks in your head like crazy. But that's a good thing -- if you're willing to laugh a little. Sometimes musicals are too serious for their own good. Who says we can't have a little fun?

With a few minor exceptions, the songs are very well-crafted. It takes a few times through before you catch all the lyrics -- they come at you fast! -- so there's a lot to enjoy. And just when you think the composers are following the melodic pattern you expect, they change it -- for the better. True, you have to be paying attention to catch those moments, but they're there if you do. As a composer myself, I was surprised at how intricate the pop melodies actually are if you know what you're listening for.

If you have a sense of humor and like good catchy music -- if you hated Wicked, leave now -- you'll definitely love Legally Blonde.

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So Fun
What a great bunch of books & CDs
LOVE it!!
My 2 year loves this CD
Off beat fun

Philadelphia Chickens
Sandra Boynton , Aaaardvarks , The Heath Sisters , The Seldom Herd , Adam Bryant , Beth Andrien , Caitlin McEwan , Darcy Boynton , Eric Stoltz , John Stey , Keith Boynton , Kevin Kline , Laura Linney , Meryl Streep , Michael Ford , Natasha Richardson , Patti LuPone , and Scott Bakula
Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
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ASIN: B0001ADB6Y
Release Date: 2004-02-10

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Cows - The Seldom Herd
Nobody Understands Me - Meryl Streep
Philadelphia Chicken - The Bacon Brothers
Be Like A Duck - Keith Boynton
Please Can I Keep it - Laura Linney
Snuggle Puppy - Eric Stoltz
I Like To Fuss - Patty LuPone
Snoozers - The Bacon Brothers
Faraway Cookies - Caitlin McEwan
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Fifteen Animals - John Stey
Belly Button (Round) - The Heath Sisters
BusyBusyBusy - Kevin Kline
Those Dinosaur Blues - Michael Ford
Dinosaur, Dinosaur - Darcy Boynton
Jump Rope Jive - Beth Anderson
Pig Island - Scott Bakula
Pajama Time - Adam Bryant
Silly Lullaby - Natasha Richardson
Philadelphia Chickens

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The Bacon Brothers say it best on this hilarious CD's title track: "Poultry in motion is a beautiful thing." So is a record that grabs you by the funnybone from its opening (the Seldom Herd's "Cows") and doesn't let go till the final note is clucked. Sandra Boynton, whose illustrated board books have become as much a part of every toddler's reading list as Mother Goose, makes a convincing case here that authors can succeed brilliantly as very silly songwriters. Meryl Streep, Laura Linney, Kevin Kline, Natasha Richardson, and fourteen other performers all qualify as contenders for king and queen of the coop, and they whoop it up enough to guarantee the most enjoyable sing-along ever. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

So Fun.......2007-06-28

This is great music to dance to with your kids. The songs are really amusing and they have great rhythms for dancing. My kids and I have had a lot of fun with this cd.

What a great bunch of books & CDs.......2007-04-08

I work with infants and they LOVE it!!! The adults think it's great! Hilarious!!
Do yourself a favor and get them all.

LOVE it!!.......2007-02-23

My son just got "Dog Train" for his first birthday. I don't know what his opinion on it is yet, but I love it! I love it so much that I ran out to buy a couple more as gifts for my son's playgroup friends. That's when I saw "Philadelphia Chickens" and "Rhinosaurus Tap". I bought both and am completely in love with "Philadelphia Chickens". The songs are really catchy and grown-up enough sounding that I don't get that crazy feeling that I get after listening to other kiddies CDS over and over. Chances are pretty good that I'll be buying a bunch of them as gifts too!

My 2 year loves this CD.......2007-02-18

My 2 year is loves animals and since this CD has a different song for every animal she loves it. She also loves the Belly button song since we have the Belly Button book. I would recomend it for 2 and up. We bought it when she was younger but only recently started requesting the 'Cow Music'

Off beat fun.......2007-01-05

This album is very funny! The songs are humorous and dramatic which makes it PERFECT for my little performer. And as an added bonus, there are some surprising voices added to the mix. However, this is not the standard children's album. It's quite eclectic and off beat. You will "get it" much more if you know Ms. Boynton's books.

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Me encanta!
Outstanding CD - Her Best Yet
Not her best
Nice Cover. Great songs
LAURA AT HER BEST

Io Canto
Laura Pausini
Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina
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Io canto
Due
Scrivimi
Come il sole all 'imporovviso
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Stella gemella
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Una stanza quasi rosa
Quando
Strada Facendo

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Italian, Spanish, or English: Laura Pausini's edgy, electric vocals are some of the most vibrant in contemporary pop. The endearing diva has been around for more than a decade, but the 2004 disc Escucha found her enjoying a newfound musical independence and worldwide success. Yo Canto is a long-brewing project dear to Pausini's heart: a collection of Italian pop covers spanning her lifetime. As with most of Pausini's releases, the disc is available in Italian and in Spanish. Yo Canto veers from dramatic balladry to fiery rock moments, anchored by Pausini's swooping, powerful vocal work. Several songs will be unfamiliar to fans outside of Italy, but it hardly matters. Pausini makes every moment her own, from the triumphant title track to the bittersweet "Escribeme." She's joined by international rock star Juanes during the lovely, lilting "Mi Libre Cancion." And fellow Italian pop idol Tiziano Ferro joins in for a new take on his brooding 2003 hit, "No Me Lo Puedo Explicar." There are many moments of sublime loveliness here. In other words, just another day in the musical life of Pausini. --Joey Guerra

Album Description

This album is a compilation of classic Italian songs by Laura Pausini.

Customer Reviews:

Me encanta!.......2007-05-26

The cd is perfect! is easy to order and they send it fast and safety.

Outstanding CD - Her Best Yet.......2007-05-13

I first bought a Laura Pausini CD ("The Best of Laura Pausini") about a year ago when I was building up my Italian music collection. I wasn't thrilled with that album or Laura though until I purchased her DVD Live 2001-2002 World Tour (A MUST HAVE!). After that I was hooked and now can appreciate her depth as an artist. She is a hard, hard worker, a perfectionist, and very gifted. She has since become one of my favorites. "Io Canto" for me is her best album yet. Every song on the album, though not written by her (which is normally the case) is a keeper and touches the listener on some level. One word of advise about Laura or any other Italian artist: Many record their albums in both Italian and Spanish versions ("Yo Canto" being the Spanish version in this case). I strongly suggest that you ALWAYS get the Italian version. Even though I speak Spanish and don't speak Italian (yet) somehow something gets lost in the translation.

Not her best.......2007-04-19

This is a good album but not her best. I found it a bit boring. There is no catchy tune on this one like on her previous ones. But is is still pleasant to listen to and her voice is beautiful.

Nice Cover. Great songs.......2007-04-13

No. I do not speak a word of Italian and yes Pausini sounds as if she is yelling at her boyfriend for staying out late with the guys but still this is a great sounding album with some foot stomping tunes that I listened to again and again. If you can have only one Album where you have no idea what they are saying then this is the one for you. Io Canto?? Yes. You can.

LAURA AT HER BEST.......2007-04-04

Laura...sei tornata al meglio con questi "cover" dei grandi cantautori italiani come Cocciante, Bonocuore, Baglioni, Raf.
If you like italian music this is a must. With "covers" from great italian singers like Cocciante, Baglioni among others.

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fun but flawed
Simply Perfect
Great Album!
Wonderful, if only for the instrumentals
Wonderful Soundtrack

The Lion King: Special Edition

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ASIN: B0000CABJ2
Release Date: 2003-09-30

Tracks:

Circle Of Life - Carmen Twillie
I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Rowan Atkinson
Be Prepared - Cheech Marin
Hakuna Matata - Ernie Sabella
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Ernie Sabella
The Morning Report - Jef Bennett
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King Of Pride Rock - Hans Zimmer
Circle Of Life - Elton John
I Just Can't Wait To Be King - Elton John
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
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Elton John doesn't seem like a natural choice to write for a Disney musical, but he rose to the task on The Lion King, transcending his usual penchant for the softest of soft rock. Sir Elton's collaboration with Tim Rice (former writing partner of Andrew Lloyd Webber) helps connect the soundtrack to the theatrical lineage of all Disney musicals--so much so that, like Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King was eventually adapted for Broadway. Undistinguished songs like "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" are far outnumbered by stirring, stately tunes that lent the film so much of its sense of pageant and play. --John Sanchez

Customer Reviews:

fun but flawed.......2007-05-07

in 1994, the lion king came out and broke records. the film itself took in an astounding 312 million dollars in the us. that makes it the highest grossing hand-drawn animated feature EVER (an accomplishment that will never be toppled since niether disney nor dreamworks is producing hand drawn features any more). that year at the oscars it also won two awards for the musical score and best original song (three of its songs were nominated0. so how does the music really stand up compared to other disney features.

first off there's hans zimmer's score. his score is both powerful and moving. it brilliantly incorperates elements of local african music (provided and arranged by lebo m) these elements give it a great feeling of belonging not only to the film but to it's setting. without these tribal elements the score would have been far less compeling. one small problem is when the score abandons these elementsl; they're not carried through in all of the music. but its not enough to be a real distraction. the power of the score allows the listener to feel the wildabeast charging or smell the rain falling during the monsoon or experience the brilliance of the circle of life.

SCORE 5 out of 5

the songs had music by elton john and lyrics by tim rice. the following is a song-by-song breakdown.

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE - this is a great opening number with powerful vocals provided by carmen twillie and impressive african-inspired vocals in the beggining by lebo m. with the actual film, this is not only a moving but inspiring piece of cinema. even without, this is a great song that still gives me goose-bumps. this definately warranted its oscar nomination
5 out of 5

I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO BE KING - this is a really fun song by simba and nala along with zazu. its infectious beat and lyrics definately leave u humming. this may not be the most memorable song, but it definately captures the youth and innocence of simba at this point
5 out of 5

BE PREPARED - this is scar's big number so to speak. it features the hyenas in a very dark yet memorable song. the rhaspy vocals and wonderful musical arrangements make this a great piece that is both eery and impressive.
5 out of 5

HAKUNA MATATA - this is the second oscar nominated song, and although its fun buddy type number, it does get old and doesnt really age as well as the rest. this is honostly one of the weakest songs, believe it or not, its good but just cant really hold up to the other stronger pieces.
4 out of 5

CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT - here it is, 1994's oscar winner for best original song. honostly i feel that the circle of life deserved that award, but here's the song that got it. the film's version is very romantic, especially for featuring a couple of lions, timon and pumba's parts are funny, but it is simba and nala's portion that takes it home. btw elton john's version at the end is a definate winner.
5 out of 5

SONGS OVERALL - 5 out of 5

so if the score gets 5 and the songs get 5, why does the album only get 4? the answer's pretty simple. for the first time since 1989 with the little mermaid, two composers helped on this film. one provided the film's score and one provided the music for the songs. because two composers worked on this, it feels a little incohesive at times. this isn't really noticible within the film but on the soundtrack it definately stands out. elton john and hans zimmer both did a great job and the only really saving factor are the african rhythms that they both used. although this is a great soundtrack, that lack of unity does bring it down.

despite that minor flaw, this is a must-own for any disney fan or music fan in general. this is a great soundtrack that ranks right up there with beauty and the beast and must never be forgotten.

Simply Perfect.......2007-04-09

This is hands down one of the best Disney soundtracks ever! Elton John came up with some killer tunes here! The opening song always give me goosebumps!

Great Album!.......2007-03-31

This album is great, but I can't seem to find the part where simba and scar fight at the end. i was thinking it would be on "King of Pride Rock" but its not... so i'm a little disapointed in that. (thats one of my favorite scenes for some reason) other than that, i love the songs.

Wonderful, if only for the instrumentals.......2007-02-14

The songs with lyrics are cute and memorable, but the strength of this album is in the last four songs. Listen to "This Land" and it instantly transports you back to the scene with Simba and Mufasa laying under the stars, and then to the scene where Simba sees Mufasa in the clouds. Listen to "...To Die For" and you feel an intense claustrophobia as you relive Mufasa's last moments and Simba's discovery of his father. Listen to Under The Stars and you can practically hear Simba screaming, "You said you'd always be there for me!" And when King Of Pride Rock comes along, you can feel your heart swell as you see Simba take his place on Pride Rock. The instrumentals are incredible works of art that never fail to draw intense emotion.

Wonderful Soundtrack.......2006-11-16

I'm writing this review not of the release of this Special Edition, but of the music contained within. Disney's release and re-release of products is nothing new. It's one of the reasons that Disney is so strong in the market today. With that said, I have to admit that this is one of the best Disney soundtracks that has ever been cut to a disc. I never owned the original release of this music, so I'm glad that Disney did decide to re-release the original work with a few extras as part of the "The Lion King: Special Edition" release. Everything on here is wonderful, and the score itself was key to the development of the story. Selections such as "King Of Pride Rock" and "To Die For" encompass the emotional ups and downs of this film. Elton John's music is also wonderful on this disc. His most notable offerings are "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life." His only downfall is "I Just Can't Wait To Be King," which should have been left to the youngster who performed Simba's singing voice. It comes acrossed as forced by Elton John as he performs it.

The "extras" for this Special Edition include a mild and unnecessary remix of "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "The Morning Report," which is included on the Special Edition DVD release. Neither add to the collection, but it is nice to have "The Morning Report" on the disc.

Overall, this is one of Disney's strongest soundtracks. In my personal list, I rank it in second place behind Phil Collins' wonderfully tribal "Tarzan" soundtrack. If you don't already have the "Lion King" soundtrack, I highly suggest that you purchase this special edition copy if you are a true fan of the film or of Disney soundtracks in general.

Highly recommended.

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A true artist.
Hauntingly introspective, tender, yet gracefully playful.

Saltbreakers
Laura Veirs
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What Suzanne Vega was to the East Coast--working at the intersection of folk and art songs--Laura Veirs has become to the Pacific Northwest. With organic imagery and a sense of open-eyed, open-hearted wonder, her songs seem to hover between the sea and the stars and to take inspiration from each. Though "To the Country" is the undisputed highlight here, featuring a luminous call-and-response with the Cedar Hill Choir and guest guitar from Bill Frisell, Veirs extends her range from the soul groove of the title track (which is also now the name of her band, formerly the Tortured Souls) to the propulsive rock of "Phantom Mountain." Even when her material flirts with preciousness ("Nightingale") or conforms more to folk convention, the musical settings entrance. --Don McLeese

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Listening to Veirs is like looking up into the night sky and suddenly witnessing a meteor shower: there's something startling and magical, both intimate and awesome, about her songs. The nature-obsessed images she conjures up and the mesmerizing sound she creates are as indelible as the blaze of shooting stars. Her third Nonesuch release is her most beautifully realized, band-oriented yet. Produced by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, Built To Spill), it is by turns haunting, playful, tender, and fierce, embracing everything from machine-driven beats to angelic gospel choirs to fuzzed-out guitars, and driving alt-rock rhythms.

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A true artist........2007-04-10

Following 2005's sparklingly lovely "Year of Meteors" is no easy task, but "Saltbreakers" is a resoundingly wonderful return from a musician who has established herself as that rare thing - a true artist.
Here Veirs' inspiration comes from oceanic imagery - in complement to "Meteors" ' geological theme - and it never once feels contrived or forced.
Clear standout is the epic sweep of "To the Country", recorded in Johnny Cash's Nashville cabin, and featuring an eight-person Baptist choir.
All the songs slip their way into your subconscious like loveable but slightly annoying friends.
When you find yourself waking up singing "drink deep, my love" you'll know what I mean.
That means more beautifully imaginative songs, fancy-folk pop, moving lyrics -- and subtle instrumentation.
More of the same, then - but that's no bad thing.
The Seattle singer-songwriter has bottled a winning formula --- and she's sticking to it.
And even, if it all sounds a tad samey, you end up humming along to each tune.

Hauntingly introspective, tender, yet gracefully playful........2007-04-10

Picture Seattle and you'll be bombarded with images of plaid shirts, greasy hair and heads blown open in existential angst, which is a long way from the upbeat bittersweet alt-rock of local singer/songwriter Laura Veirs.
Following the success of 2005's mesmerizing "Year of Meteors", "Saltbreakers" is an artist at her peak. Hauntingly introspective, tender, yet gracefully playful, Veirs delights the ears as much as she pulls on the heartstrings.
Rock's laureate of the great outdoors, Laura Veirs has turned her attention on her sixth album to the watery deep - a metaphor apparently for a stormy year for her on the home front.
Whether or not "Saltbreakers" is intended to complete a trilogy initiated by "Carbon Glacier" in 2003 and 2005's "Year of Meteors", it provides a more than satisfactory sequel. The alternately grave and jaunty piano melodies here are classic Veirs, suffused with her characteristic wide-eyed poise and emotional reticence, and elaborated in chamber-pop style by her band with occasional splashes of strings and horns.
On the title track, she ventures into a rollicking, shanty-like chorus with the guys; for the rest, she remains the ambiguous nature lover, wrestling with wild thoughts in an even wilder landscape.

World's Very Best Opera for Kids... in English!

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Outstanding Resource - We LOVE This CD!
Great Intro to Operas
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World's Very Best Opera for Kids... in English
Great for adults too!

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Carmen: Habanera - Jean Stilwell
The Marriage Of Figaro: Non Piu Andrai - Allan Monk
The Magic Flute: Papageno's Song - Daniel Lichti
Carmen: The Toreadors Song - Brian Banion
La Boheme: Donde Lieta Usci - Addio Di Mimi - Laura Whalen
The Magic Flute: Der Hoole Rache (The Queen Of The Night's Aria) - Aline Kutan
Rigoletto: La Donna E Mobile - Michael Schade
Tales Of Hoffman: The Doll Song - Tracy Dahl
Die Walkure: Ride Of the Valkyries - Laura Whalen
The Marriage Of Figaro: Voi, Che Sapete - Erin Thrall
Madame Butterfly: Un Bel Di Verdremo - Natalie Choquette
Xerxes: Ombra Mai Fu - Daniel Taylor
Rigoletto: Caro Nome - Lambroula Maria Pappas
Habanera - The Budapest Concert Orchestra MAV
Non Piu Andrai - The Budapest Concert Orchestra MAV
Papageno's Song - The Budapest Concert Orchestra MAV
La Donna E Mobile - The Budapest Concert Orchestra MAV
Voi, Che Sapete - The Budapest Concert Orchestra MAV

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding Resource - We LOVE This CD!.......2007-07-16

This is a GREAT CD! Both the children and my husband and I love it. We bought it as an introduction to opera for our homeschooled children, and never guessed we'd all enjoy it so much.

All the tunes are ones you will probably recognize - but hearing the words that go with the music and hearing them in *English* is so helpful! It has been really fun to find out what these songs are really about.

My kids and I often catch ourselves singing opera through the day now, which is really neat. It has helped build their understanding of music in many different ways, and has improved my oldest daughter's voice ability as she strives to keep up with the professional singers on the CD.

The music is beautiful, the words are lovely and give meaning, and this whole CD is just exceptionally good entertainment!

Great Intro to Operas.......2006-10-16

THE WORLD"S VERY BEST OPERA FOR KIDS is a collection of fourteen of the best loved arias in the world. The whole family will enjoy this CD, which is a unique version of these famous arias in that these are all sung in English so your child (and you) can appreciate and imagine the story that it illustrates. It is a wonderful introduction to opera and will have the whole family humming the memorable melodies, which are sung by some of the best of famous voices. You will be inspired to read the storylines of the operas to your children for a wonderful educational and delightful family hour. The CD includes an insert with the words so you can sing along

A Sampler of Greatest Hits and Karaoke, Too.......2006-04-05

It really doesn't get much better than this CD. The primary benefit of the music is that it is a terrific selection of funny and touching arias from the classical genre. I am an opera lover and bought this for myself to memorize the words in English, as prompts when I listen to the pieces untranslated. I started listening to the CD while I was driving, and within a week had bought about a dozen CDs to distribute to family members and friends, with kids (and without). Everyone loves it. And at the end of the CD are several tracks of just the music, so you can sing along, which is a hoot. Your friends and colleagues, who hear you barking along to beats, will think you have taken leave of your senses. The lyrics (in English) are in the liner notes. I would suggest not reading the liner notes while driving.

Second CD benefit. The time you spend listening to this will be the equivalent of an afternoon at the beach or a walk in the mountains. The calming factor is amazing.

World's Very Best Opera for Kids... in English.......2006-01-30

I listen to this with my 3 year old and we both enjoy it. I am not an operatic expert and to my lay ears the performances here sound great, and my daughter likes hearing the words to some of her favorite music ("Play the Torreadores again Mommy!") Its a nice break from some more traditional kids songs that we listen to.

Great for adults too!.......2005-08-15

I never had an interest in opera until I made a trip to Italy and dined in an opera cafe. I appreciate it even more thanks to this CD. Now that I can hear the lyrics in english and read a synopsis of the story, I appreciate and enjoy opera even more.

The Wedding Singer (2006 Original Broadway Cast)

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EXCELLENT EXCELLENT CD!!!!!
Came broken :(
One of the Funniest Musicals in Years
I Love the Wedding Singer CD
Great soundtrack to a great show

The Wedding Singer (2006 Original Broadway Cast)
Matthew Sklar , Chad Beguelin , Stephen Lynch , and Laura Benanti
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EU1PQO
Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

It's Your Wedding Day
Someday
A Note From Linda
Pop!
Somebody Kill Me
A Note From Grandma
Casualty of Love
Come Out of the Dumpster
Today You Are a Man
George's Prayer
Not That Kind of Thing
Saturday Night in the City
All About the Green
Someday (Reprise)
Right in Front of Your Eyes
Single
If I Told You
Let Me Come Home
If I Told You (Reprise)
Move That Thang
Grow Old With You
It's Your Wedding Day (Finale)
HIDDEN TRACK: Prime Rib or Fish

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When it comes to retro-action, it's hard to top The Wedding Singer, the 1980s-set film in which Adam Sandler sang in a wedding band and looked for his own true love. The soundtrack was wall-to-wall 80s hits and the movie played up visual references to that decade. Now we have the stage version, and it's even more retro than the movie, except this time around the songs are originals, written by Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar. ("Somebody Kill Me" and "Grow Old With You" actually are the ones originals from the film.) The duo has delivered a silly-but-fun pop score that often refers to 80s musical styles without hitting you over head with them—-you'll hear nods to early Madonna and Prince and a whole lot of cheesy synth lines. Think of it as the 80s answer to Hairspray. Opener "It's Your Wedding Day" and "Someday," for instance, will stick in your head for days on end. Singing comedian Stephen Lynch proves to be an endearing leading man, while silver-throated Laura Benanti takes up the Drew Barrymore part. But it's belter Felicia Finley who steals the show with her two Pat Benatar-ish numbers, "A Note from Linda" and "Let Me Come Home." --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT CD!!!!!.......2007-08-01

Easily one of the best musicals I have heard. Fun, witty and very upbeat songs!!! I listened to this during a 10 hour drive--didnt change the CD even once. :)

Came broken :(.......2007-07-28

The CD was in fine condition but the CD case was cracked :( Not sure if it was the seller or shoty post office

One of the Funniest Musicals in Years.......2007-07-03

This was the only musical that I saw twice... ever. This is one of the smartest, funniest musicals I've ever seen. I think it might be the greatest modern musical aside from maybe the Producers with the Original Cast. The Finale song gives me the chills every time I hear it. I'm now proud to say I listen to show tunes. I love Stephen Lynch, He's my favorite comedian, and This role was simply made for him.

I Love the Wedding Singer CD.......2007-05-13

I saw the musical and absolutely loved it!! I liked it better than the movie because the songs were amazing. Listening to the CD brings me back to the musical and allows me to feel happy and carefree. I love the CD and fans of either the movie or the musical The Wedding Singer will love it too!

Great soundtrack to a great show.......2007-05-07

Having enjoyed the movie, I was a little sceptical about a broadway production of yet another movie.

However, I was very surprised. And the music outdoes the songs that originally appeared in the film.

Great combination of songs for each character, great duets, great tunes and lyrics. Just plain fun.

Matthew Sklar has done a great job of recreating an 80s sound for this production, and the two main leads (Stephen Lynch and Laura Benanti) do a fantastic job.

The best tracks? I'll rate them...

1. It's Your Wedding Day 10/10
2. Someday 8/10
3. A Note From Linda 6.5/10
4. Pop! 7.5/10
5. Somebody Kill Me 7/10
6. A Note From Grandma 6/10
7. Casualty of Love 8.5/10
8. Come Out of the Dumpster 8/10
9. Today You Are a Man 8/10
10. George's Prayer 8/10
11. Not That Kind of Thing 10/10
12. Saturday Night in the City 9/10
13. All About the Green 8/10
14. Someday (Reprise) 8/10
15. Right in Front of Your Eyes 8/10
16. Single 9/10
17. If I Told You 9/10
18. Let Me Come Home 7.5/10
19. If I Told You (Reprise) 8.5/10
20. Move That Thang 6/10
21. Grow Old With You 8/10
22. It's Your Wedding Day (Finale) 9/10

Just great great stuff. If you like the 80s, if you like fun/upbeat/carefree music, you'll definitely like this!

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Too busy
good product and fast service
what a road trip
Mesmerized and moved mom to tears
Daughter loves it

Mozart's Magnificent Voyage

Manufacturer: Children's Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000061XU
Release Date: 1998-10-13

Tracks:

Horn Concerto, K.495, Movt 3
Clarinet Quintet, K.581, Movt 2
Symphony No.1, K.16, Movt 2
Piano Sonata In F, K.332, Movt 3
Medley: We Are Three Spirits ('Drei Knabchen')/Magic Flute, K.620
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Symphony No.40, K.550, Movt 1
Arrival In Rome
Miserere Mei, By Allegri
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Medley: Barrel-Organ Var On 'Deh Vieni,'/Don Giovanni, K.527
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Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525, Movt 4
Ave Verum Corpus, K.618
Medley: Waldstein Sonata, Op.53, By Beethoven/Piano Concerto in C, K.467, Movt 1...
Medley: Piano Sonata in A, K.331, Mvt 1/Gran Partita, K.361, Movt 7
Blow Softly, You Breezes ('Soave Sia Il Vento'), Cosi Fan Tutte, K.588...

Product Description

GENERAL FEATURES: The Dream Children are about to be written out of Mozart's most famous opera. Hoping to change their fate, they enlist the help of the composer's young son Karl. Together the children embark on an incredible journey that takes them back in time to Mozart's childhood as well as far into the future. Along the way, Karl learns much about his father and comes to understand his legacy of timeless music. Educational entertainment for all ages.

Customer Reviews:

Too busy.......2006-07-14

I was hoping for more music - there's just too much storytelling for my and my kids' taste. We love the Beethoven's Wig series and were hoping this would be similar.

good product and fast service.......2005-09-11

Product arrived in ample time overseas and was pleased with quality of product!

what a road trip.......2005-02-21

i bought this item after reading some of the reviews on amazon for my nephews who are 2 and 4 years of age. two months after christmas their mom was explaining how they request the cd everytime they are in the car. she groaned when i was in the car and they boys wanted to show me how much they liked the cd. during the trip i witnessed a mother humming along to the music with her children, the boys singing to excerpts, and an overall execptional learning experience about music, culture, and history. if you are looking for something that all children will like, passes the time on a road trip, and teaches important lessons about life without being pretentious then get this cd, it is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Mesmerized and moved mom to tears.......2005-01-26

This CD is awesome, the music great, the story captivating. But it's Mozart, you already know about the music. Other reviewers have already discussed the story and I agree with their assessments that it's very good. The reason for this review is to say that my very active, never stopping, constantly in motion 5 year old SAT DOWN AND LISTENED without fidgeting or fiddling for a full 20 minutes and then sat but fiddled for the remainder of the CD. Maybe this is not a big deal to moms of "normal" energy level children -- but this simple act of being still for 20 minutes moved me to tears. I said nothing before putting the CD in, I just put it in while he was doing his running around. Within seconds of hearing the story start he sat down on the floor, crossed his legs, and listened while looking at the speakers. I have never seen this behavior from my child before, ever. Please note that this is a child who is not ADD, he just cannot be still. He listens to hundreds of hours of stories we read to him -- while he's doing something else. He "watches" videos -- while he's doing something else. He reads, while clapping or tapping out the beat of the syllables. I cannot remember my child ever stopping what he was doing to JUST LISTEN. When it was over he said, "That was a cool story," and got up to run around. That was it, but that's high praise from this child. To see my child sitting still for a full 20 minutes, you cannot begin to imagine my awe. I am running right out to get the rest of the series! Bravo to the producers!

Daughter loves it.......2003-03-27

My daughter is 5 and loves to hear this CD over and over in the car.

Average customer rating:

What I was looking for
A BIT TOO BASIC FOR ME
Great for journey practice
Best Drumming CD for Journeying
Excellent Drumming CD

Sacred Drums (for the Shamanic Journey

Manufacturer: Red Cow Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000BV0HO
Release Date: 2003-07-23

Tracks:

Invocation
Single Drum (10 minutes no call back)
Call Back
Double Drums (15 minutes w/call back)
Single Drum (30 minutes w/call back)
Rattle (15 minutes w/call back)
Close

Album Description

For the first time a drumming CD is available that allows you to program the length of your journey! This CD was designed to be used in a sacred context for a shamanic journey practice. The shamanic journey is one of the oldest technologies for understanding the world of spirit and energy. It has been the foundation of spiritual and healing practices of vast numbers of cultures for thousands of years. Today the shamanic journey still offers a dependable method for exploring the psyche and accessing inner wisdom.

Customer Reviews:

What I was looking for.......2007-03-09

This CD has exactly what I was looking for in shamanic journey drumming.

A BIT TOO BASIC FOR ME.......2007-01-18

Must of the recording seem to be a loop of the same, but the sound quality is good. Helpful to people new to the subject.

Great for journey practice.......2006-11-10

This is an excellent tool to load up on your iPod and practice your journeying, especially at a beginner level. You can set up the play list on your favorite player to do a complete cycle of the invocation, journey drumming, callback, and closing.

An essential part of a portable shamanic kit! :)

Best Drumming CD for Journeying.......2005-08-28

I really like this CD. It is the best one yet that I have found for journeying. The sound of the drum is as close to a live drum as I have heard in a recording and it captures the over and under tones beautifully. The artwork and sentiments of the makers of the album are a nice touch too.

Excellent Drumming CD.......2004-11-21

I am grateful to have found Laura Chandler and Dr. Isa Gucciardi's Sacred Drums CD for the Shamanic Journey. I have maintained a shamanic journey practice for over a decade and this is the best CD for journeying that I have found to date. The recording captures the overtones of the drum which helps transport you on your journey. The tone of the drum is also exceptional. I like the different track choices to journey by - a single drum track, double drum track, rattle track. There are also different length journeys, and best of all a track that you can program to make any length journey you want. This CD has something for everyone!

The Best of Laura Pausini: E Ritorno Da Te

Average customer rating:

It's truly the best of Laura
One of her best Albums
Love it!
I'm Glad
la meravigliosa Laura

The Best of Laura Pausini: E Ritorno Da Te
Laura Pausini
Manufacturer: Warner Music Latina
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Q66S
Release Date: 2005-05-30

Tracks:

E Ritorno Da Te
La Solitudine
Non C'e
Strani Amori
Gente (Ordinary People)
Incancellabile
Le Cose Che Vivi
Seamisai (Sei Que Me Amavas)
Ascolta Il Tuo Cuore
Mi Respuesta
In Assenza Di Te
Un'Emergenza D'amore
One More Time
Tra Te E Il Mare
Il Mio Sbaglio Piu Grande
Una Storia Che Vale

Customer Reviews:

It's truly the best of Laura.......2006-11-03

I love Laura Pausini, but some of her CDs sound like you're listening to the same song over and over. This CD is a perfect mix of her greatest hits. I love it!

One of her best Albums.......2006-05-07

This CD is one of the best that Laura Pausini has brought out. It is a collection of her best songs during the decade of the 90s till 2000. Laura Pausini is considered, along with Nek, Eros etc., one of Italy's most known artist in the international music scene. As for her voice, well it is very beautiful and crystal clear. To make the long story short, the songs of this cd are very good and some extraordinary, some are slow (ballads) while some others 'more fast' (pop songs). Either way, buying this cd you will not regret it. Highly recommended!

Love it!.......2005-08-08

Great cd, great compilation! My favorites would have to be: E ritorno da te (although I like it better in Spanish, "Volvere Junto a Ti"), La Solitudine (I have heard her sing this song from 5 different sources and every time she varies it! But this is a great new version of it), Strani Amori, Le Cose Che Vivi, Ascolta il Tuo Cuore, One More Time (BEAUTIFUL!), Tra te e il mare (always a favorite), il mio sbaglio piu grande, and another new song Una Storia Che Vale which is fantastic!
The only complaint I have is the new version of Gente. In the beginning there's this weird whispering in English..."ordinary, ordinary people..." and it's just really not necessary; it even makes me a little carsick. I like the original version better.
But other than that, great cd and a must-have!!

I'm Glad.......2005-06-04

"E ritorno da te" is one of the most beautiful and amazing songs I've ever heard in it's genre. It's a very powerful song that I have learned to sing along to by studying the lyrics. I also have a good background in Spanish that helps me to understand Italian.

la meravigliosa Laura.......2005-03-11

This is my first Laura Pausini CD, but certainly won't be my last; it is an exceptional compilation spanning the years 1993 through 2000, though the early ones have been updated, and read "2001 version".
"Seamisai (sei que me amavas)" is a duet with Brazilian singer/songwriter Gilberto Gil from Laura's 1996 "Le Cose Che Vive" CD, and she sings one song in English, from the soundtrack of the 1999 Kevin Costner film "Message in a Bottle", and it is exquisite, and features the great Dean Parks on guitar.
A winner of many awards, Laura won first place with "La Solitudine" at the prestigious San Remo Festival in '93 when she was 19 years old, and third place with "Strani Amori" in '95.

Laura's voice has a tender and smoky sound when singing softly, and has a powerful high register which she uses masterfully (in this respect she can be compared somewhat to Celine Dion) and her pitch is perfection...it reminds me of a tennis player hitting the ball in the sweetspot of the racket...Laura hits each note in its sweetspot.
The arrangements are lush and beautiful, and many of the songs incredibly lovely, and could not possibly be sung better. The booklet insert has all the lyrics, recording info, and many photos of the doe-eyed Ms. Pausini. The sound is terrific and total playing time is 66'24.

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