Master of the Moon

Master of the Moon

Editorial Reviews
Aquarian
"A surprisingly diverse CD...'Master' boasts the straightforward rock attack...and is packed full of classic metal goodness."

Billboard
"...an insightful requiem for rock, channeling AC/DC to sound the death knell...Fans, hold your horns high and proud."

Master of the Moon,Dio,Sanctuary Records,Hard Rock,Heavy Metal,Pop,Rock

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You'll never make me be like you, I'm Master of the Moon!

Finished

Another solid Dio release

Dio Scores Again

WHAT?

Master of the Moon
Dio
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0002PUHG0
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

One More For The Road
Master Of The Moon
End Of The World
Shivers
The Man Who Would Be King
The Eyes
Living The Life
I Am
Death By Love
In Dreams

Customer Reviews:

You'll never make me be like you, I'm Master of the Moon!.......2006-07-07

Ronnies voice is as powerful and clear as ever. Most of the songs on this album are heavy, full of power and sound good. "Master of the moon" is about being yourself and not letting anyone change you. "The end of the world" is about how popular music doesn't rock or sound as good as it used to. "I am" is about being content and better off without being with someone else. "The eyes" is about not having the freedom to simply "LOOK" at things that others believe to be taboo. "The man who would be king" is for the Xians. I simply skip that track because I'm an Agnostic. My favorites are "In Dreams", "I am", "Shivers", "The eyes", and "Master of the moon". I'm glad that I bought this CD.

Finished.......2006-07-03

The quality of this man's voice is gone, just like many other of his contemporaries, Dio's work and voice are a pitiful relic of an era full of racial prejudice, obtuse lyrics and satanic perversions.
Since it appears he soon will be joining the priest shown in the holy diver cover, maybe he should spare the world from his "art".Don't waste your money like I did buying this mans CD'S and get something else.

Another solid Dio release.......2006-07-02

I really like this cd. It's not perfect, like the guy below I would give it a 4.5, but I am rounding up.
My favorite tracks are the title track, "One More for the Road," "Shivers," "The Eyes," and "Living the Lie." There are really no 'weak' tracks on this album (to me at least). However, if you're expecting every track to sound like "We Rock" or "Killing the Dragon," I must say you'll be disappointed; most of the songs are a little slower, but just as heavy.
If you like Dio, and even if you don't, buy this album. You won't be disappointed.

Dio Scores Again.......2006-06-28

*NOTE* - It's actually 4.5 / 5 stars *But rounded up*

The album stars off with One More For The Road. Ronnie James Dio combines a fantastic chorus with an intricate riff. The lyrics are creatively put together before being interrupted by a fantastic guitar solo. The song, although great, seems to get a little repetitive because Dio sings the same chorus after, it seems like, two lines of new lyric material. One More for the Road is definitely a 94/100.

Master of the Moon had to be good. The album is named after it! And, damn, is Master of the Moon a great song! Dio sings with a tone that crescendos while the guitars set a heart-controlling beat in the background. He really gets you sucked into the song. "No questions. No answers. No one to scream at you!" Well, Dio, no one's going to scream at you with this amazing song that's intelligently composed and preformed. Great job! 100/100!

The next track is End of the World. The main problem I had with this track is that it seemed to start the same way Master of the Moon did. This is why I love the shuffle feature, because it eliminates this problem usually. Once Dio begins to sing, it is evident that the two songs are completely different. Dio sings out loud: What if imagination is a terrible thing? What if I'm wrong? Well here's what I've been thinking. Ronnie James Dio incorporates clever lyrics into the End of the World to score a 97/100.

Bam! Shivers, the next track, starts up immediately with an eerie riff. Dio sings with a new, fantastic tone as the guitar follows the eerie theme. The song continues until it explodes with the chorus. The night's on you, Dio begins. Wow, great chorus. Because of new song themes and excellent delivery, Dio scores a 98/100 in Shivers.

Track five, The Man That Would Be King, starts off slow. Dio begins to sings as the instruments in the background follow his tone of voice. Even when the instruments become louder, there is still a slower tone to the song. As the track continues, the beautifully written guitar part has a small solo. Then the track becomes slightly poor. Dio picks it back up with "Forgive me father for the sins we bring." I am confused with this song. Although it is not Dio's best, he brings new themes into the song. Sorry Dio, as much as this song is different, you didn't get the bullseye. You got a 89/100 on this song.

The Eyes is next. Yet again--another bam piece. A mechanical voice shouts "My eyes!" continuously while the guitar lays down a strong beat. The track remains neutral for a while as Dio sings. Nothing special yet... until the chorus. Still, I think Dio could have delivered the chorus in a better way that would make the song less similar throughout the entire piece. As the song continues on, it seems to drone on. I like it, but because of the drone Dio earns a 91/100.

Next is The Lie. Finally there is a new riff and a new way to start the song. Change is good, right? Dio has a rough sound in is voice throughout this song. Unfortunately, this song drones on little as well. Suddenly the song shifts with less guitar and more Dio. It's revived by a fantastic guitar solo. 93/100.

I Am begins with soft instruments and no singing. There's a gradual crescendo in which the guitars increase by triadic increments. I love Dio's delivery in this piece, and the chorus. The song, to me, doesn't sound repetitive at all! Wow, great job Dio. 98/100 because of interesting portrayal and performance.

Dio's next song, Death By Love, is a great one if you listen to the lyrics. He tells the story about men who die by the love of a gypsy - but what a way to go. Dio sets the mood completely and blasts off with a fantastic chorus. Great job, Dio. 99/100.

And then there's the last song on the album: In Dreams. The song is a great one to listen to last. It has a great ending tone to it and a grand chorus. It's like a cool-down on a workout, or a grand finale once the fireworks are there. The song's great, however it's not as flashy as the others. I love this one, because it's different and STILL good. 97/100!

The album art on this album, Master of the Moon, is fantastic! The album overall is amazing, except for a slight repetition that can occur if you're really into the music. Great job, Dio.

WHAT?.......2006-03-08

What has happened to Lock Up The Wolves is also happening to this album. It gets very much UNDERRATED! This album is very good, just like Lock Up The Wolves, but people write reviews after listening the album ones or twice. You need to get into this album, that needs a few times listening! People complain that this album is slow, but is that a bad thing? NO! Cause the music is good! Ofcourse, some more fast songs are welkom here, but that doesn't mean you should trash this album! If you like metal this is something for you. It's not the best album from the master of metal, but it's just a very good one. One More For The Road is my favorite album-opener of all Dio's openers! With this album Ronnie shows that it isn't time for him to retire yet!

Thanks Ronnie James Dio for all your great music! Keep at it!

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Master of the Moon
Dio
Manufacturer: Do Not Use
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000N0QVYG
Release Date: 2004-08-24

Tracks:

One More For The Road
Master Of The Moon
The End Of The World
Shivers
The Man Who Would Be King
The Eyes
Living The Lie
I Am
Death By Love
In Dreams

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Finney: Chamber Music - Songs

Manufacturer: Master Musicians Col
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000004AFX
Release Date: 1995-12-13

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Moon Reflected in Er-Quan
Zhang Ruei
Manufacturer: Silverwolf
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000C23EW
Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

Over The Sueng-Hua River
The Moon Reflected In Er-Quan
Song Of The Yellow River
Listening To The Soughing Of Pines
In The Woods
The Cold Spring Wind
Freshet In Great River
The Flowing Waters
The Yi-Meng Mountain
For The Ox-Cart

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Music Of The Butterfly-Spring
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Lazarev: Master and Margarita
Moldavian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra , and Dmitri Goya
Manufacturer: Russian Disc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001LM0
Release Date: 1995-02-28

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Master of the Moon
Dio
Manufacturer: Jv-N
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006VL9CG
Release Date: 2005-02-07

Tracks:

One More for the Road
Master of the Moon
End of the World
Shivers
Man Who Would Be King
Eyes
Living the Lie
I Am
Death By Love
In Dreams

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Marie Barker Nelson: In a Lighter Touch

Manufacturer: Master Musicians Col
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000793UU
Release Date: 2002-11-26

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The King and I

Manufacturer: Flare UK
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ASIN: B00005N84S
Release Date: 2006-09-25

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My Lord And Master - Patrice Munsel
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A dark,uncanny,supernatural trip!

Master of Ecstasy
Arthur Mountaniol
Manufacturer: The Moon Pierrot Republic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BGQT9E
Release Date: 2005-10-08

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Shaitan
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Master of Ecstasy
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Product Description

L.A.-based rock musician extraordinaire Arthur Mountaniol's new album "Master of Ecstasy" is a continuation of the artist's research in the sphere of Shamanism and explorations in the territories of rock music that have never been visited by no other artist.This is a work of an exquisite beauty and innovation with a flavor of Mongoloid/Eastern folklore and diabolical presence. This album will appeal to those who love Magick,Sorcery,Witchcraft,Shamanism,New Age,etc and of course a great,masterly and bonafide original rock music,not a copycat modern rubbish.

Customer Reviews:

A dark,uncanny,supernatural trip!.......2005-10-26

Arthur Mountaniol is a great master of creating supernatural worlds full of weird and ecstatic ghosts and demons.This CD,just like "Shamania"(Mountaniol's previous album)is truly one of a kind rock music "creature" I've ever heard.I don't really think it would make a good party with the regular rock music consumer,but some folks with a more "perverted" taste and dark imagination,will find this music to be a great escape to a secluded and well-preserved oasis where ancient ashes of gods and devils resurrect filling your heart with awe and triamph of their forgotten existence.Listen to this and they will come alive,indeed.

O Lusty May: Renaissance Songs of Spring

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Neither frisky nor lusty
Sweet and sparkling!
Music for May!
O Lusty May/ Toronto Consort

O Lusty May: Renaissance Songs of Spring

Manufacturer: Dorian Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Now Is The Month Of Maying
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Bellamira & Emperor Of The Moon
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Willy Prithee Go To Bed
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Ma Belle Si Ton Ame
O Lusty May
See, See The Shepherds' Queen

Amazon.com

Those Renaissance Europeans really knew how to celebrate spring, a fact colorfully evident in popular music of the period from countries such as England, Scotland, and France. This varied and technically polished recording of vocal and instrumental songs and dances features selections from all of the above regions--and thankfully mixes many unfamiliar tunes among a few favorites such as Morley's "Now is the month of maying" and the title song. The seven-member Toronto Consort demonstrates the precise phrasing and well-developed sense of blend and balance that mark a mature ensemble of intelligent singers. It also offers impressive harpsichord, lute, and recorder performances. Highlights include the charming "La rousee du joly mois de may" for vocal ensemble and lute and "La terre n'agueres glacee," an unusually melancholic take on spring, through the eyes--and heart--of a lonely lover. The recording places the voices very close to the listener, and not everyone will appreciate the animal noises and "authentic" accents used in "Willy prithee go to bed," but most listeners will find this an entertaining and spirited celebration. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

Neither frisky nor lusty.......2006-02-16

The instrumental tracks on this CD are lovely, but the vocals leave a lot to be desired in terms of style. They have taken very much of a choral approach- too formal a sound, in my opinion (stiff, formal, acoustics very much like in a church). If you enjoy renaissance vocals as recorded by Custer LaRue of the Baltimore consort, then this is not your style.

Sweet and sparkling!.......2002-11-25

Frisky songs of love and springtime in the form of madrigals, ballads and jaunty dances. I can't help but smile when listening to the rich, cheerful, heartfelt music of the Toronto Consort. On this recording in particular, the recorder virtuosity of Allison Melville stands out as she imitates birds in several numbers with well-placed chirps and flutter-tonguing. Tenor Paul Jenkins also gets a chance to shine as an improvisational harpsichord soloist. This spirited ensemble continues their seasonal approach to recording with their subsequent release, "The Little Barley-Corne: Winter Revels from the Renaissance". For other fun madrigals from the Renaissance, you might also enjoy the King's Singers in "All At Once Well Met: English Madrigals", and "The King's Singers' Madrigal History Tour: Italy, England, France, Spain, Germany" (with the Consort of Musicke).

Music for May!.......2002-03-14

I know, I know...May is still away off. But March is doing its best to destroy things around here right now, so I'm still looking forward to May...And this is the perfect music for its coming. The Toronto Consort are excellent musicians: another trophy in Dorian's stable of remarkable talent. If you've never heard this music--get it. You will not be sorry.

O Lusty May/ Toronto Consort.......2000-06-11

This music selection is extremly fun and light hearted. It has not left my stereo for 4 months. The vocals are amazing, especially the first soprano solos. I am using this CD during my wedding reception this summer which has a Renaissance theme. Two thumbs up!

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