Adventures of the Imagination

Adventures of the Imagination

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
First all instrumental collection from legendary guitarist. 9 tracks. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Tracks:

Achtung Fertig, Los
Open Gate
Adventures Part One: Three Fish Dancing
Adventures Part One: Michael Schenker Junior
Adventures Part Two: Aardvark In A VW Smoking A Cigar
Adventures Part Two: I Want To Be With You
Adventures Part Three: Old Man With Sheep On Mars
Adventures Part Three: At The End Of The Day
Adventures Part Three: Hand In Hand

Album Description

First all instrumental collection from legendary guitarist. 9 tracks. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

reply to dissenters.......2006-05-15

I think that the reason people like Schenker is because he remembers what music is about - it expresses our humanity in its many sidedness and depth. Adventures of the Imagination is no exception to this. The second and second-to-last tracks are a sheer joy to listen to, whilst I agree with another reviewer who rates the solo work at the end of Old Man with Sheep on Mars along with the best in rock history - in my view the very best ever. What Schenker so skilfully avoids is that whole nexus of adolescent feeling-states to do with showing off, performing to win attention, 'proving I'm better', and so on. Instead, Schenker expresses far less superficial, and hence commonly more adult, yearnings, sorrows, and joys of the human heart. These are things that belong to maturer stages of human growth and self-understanding - things that reflect true humanity-for-others rather than mere adolescent vanity and 'I told you so' competitive narcissism. Schenker's style, actually, reflects his broader Germanic historical context - the richness of German tradition - both musical and philosophical. Of course, Michael may not realise this consciously (though he has agreed with my thoughts on such matters), but there is a rich way in which his cultural setting has influenced and shaped his style, even if this is at a pre-cognitive or unconscious level. Schenker should not be likened to shredders (though he is as fast as anybody when he occasionally wants to be), but to players like Hendrix, who somehow create the human shape out of the primordial chaos. If Hendrix perfectly captured the more tragic side to humanity, then Schenker (despite his troubles) captures the more hopeful, joyous side - without losing sight of Hendrix's insights. To my mind, Hendrix and Schenker are the only two rock guitarists in their league (which is the top league). If forced to choose between the two players, I would choose Schenker. But both players play what the German philosopher Heidegger spoke of as human 'existentiality'. It is notable that Heidegger viewed the merely 'technical' level of human thinking as a peculiarly 'Western' aberration that had lost touch with deeper aspects of human reality. As that other great 20th century thinker Wittgenstein puts it: 'when genius fades, technique begins to show'. With Schenker, it is never really the technique that shows - because the listener is elsewhere in the 'world' that Schenker's music creates. Again, with Wittgenstein, it is only when 'genius fades' that mere 'technique begins to show' - a problem that Schenker does not suffer from! In other words, buy the record!

One of Michael's best albums.......2005-12-14

I've had this CD for a year now and have yet to grow sick of it - the album ROCKS! Great selection of lyric-less songs in a Satriani-type format. Very much like a Surfing with the Alien type of albun. The songs are well put together and really take you on a journey. And of our course the guitar playing is phenominal. I think it's his best post MSG era album since the 80's. And is personally on my top 3 favorite albums from Michael. Pop it in the player and go for a ride!

A master of his craft..........2005-07-26

It's simple as that. This album shows a master of his craft working at full throttle.

Complex guitar work that is fun to listen to.......2005-03-05

What I love most about this album is that it is so enjoyable for me to listen to. Even if I knew nothing about playing guitar, I could appreciate how complex of chords that MS is playing and yet, still be entertained by them. Sometimes great guitar players release recordings that appeal to only accomplished guitar players. The accomplished players like the recordings because they realize how hard it is to do what the guy is doing. However, average people completely turn off to it, because it is just not made for them. Well, with this great album, Michael Schencker has made a musically accomplished album that appeals to all. Great stuff!

Michael's Masterpiece !.......2004-03-23

Blown Away! That is my two word review after I heard this album for the first time. I have to admit that I considered some of Michael's other stuff to be borderline average. I was not sure what to expect when I bought this CD. Well, I put it in the CD player in the car and that baby did not come out for a month. This album grabs you with the first song and just puts you in a trance. I really think that Michael Schenker achieves icon status with this effort (if he did not already have it). If you are interested in guitar oriented albums, but you are put off by mindless shredders, give this thing a listen. I guarantee you will like it.

God, What Are We Going to Do? Adventures in Children's Faith

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God, What Are We Going to Do? Adventures in Children's Faith
Grampa & Grammy Russell
Manufacturer: Grampa & Grammy Russell
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Children's Music | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA72G8
Release Date: 2004-12-14

Tracks:

Mama, It's a Gift
David the Fat Dancer
Gift for Grampa's Toes
Mary's Perfect Wedding
Courage and Marina's Lip
Telling Bullies, It's Not OK.
Spunky and the Spirit
God, I'm Mad at You
Purity Rules
Why Worry? It's a Piece of Cake
I'm So Special
Love & Justice Club

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Adventures Of The Imagination
Schenker , and Michael
Manufacturer: Shrapnel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000LWJUYE

Average customer rating:

It's both comforting and magical!
It's like old-time radio stories before TV came along...

Brain Bloomers (Adventures 1&2)

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000055X49
Release Date: 2000-09-01

Tracks:

Adventure 1: The Voyage of the Endeavor
Moving Guys
Meet Amy
Big Backyard
In the Barn
Meet Mentor
In the Hold
On Deck
Land Ho!
Stowaways!
Back Home
Amy's Theme
Chris' Theme
Adventure 2: A Flight into History
Amy & Grampa
Tadpole Roundup
Lunch
To the Barn
Deeper into the Barn
Mentor's Voice
Someplace Smelly
Approaching Airplane
Meet Amelia
Shepherds
Going Home
Kids' Theme

Album Description

Brain Bloomers Listening Adventures are audio CDs designed to encourage children to develop their imaginations and mental imagery skills. While TV, computers and video games bombard children with excess visual information, these Listening Adventures allow children to create their own "movies" in their minds, a skill which is crucial for the development of higher-level cognitive abilities including abstract reasoning and reading comprehension. Performed by familiar actors and accompanied by an original orchestral score and evocative sound effects, these stories illustrate historically accurate events while teaching children important skills which they need for school success.

Customer Reviews:

It's both comforting and magical!.......2001-10-09

My (bright and imaginative) 6-year old son listens to this CD almost every day -- he loves it! He seems to find it just as fascinating as Harry Potter -- but easier to understand and not at all scary. He keeps asking me when the next Brain Bloomers adventures will be available. I hope soon!

It's like old-time radio stories before TV came along..........2001-03-18

Picture you and your family cuddled up on the couch, listening intently to a great story, with beautifully orchestrated music. Each of you is conjuring your own images in your mind of the characters, the settings, how it all looks and feels. My 6 and 4 year old kids were captivated--no, actually transported--listening to this CD. My friend popped it into her car player with her 8 year old son and his two friends, and they were silent the whole way to Hebrew school. Another friend's 8 year old daughter needed some quiet solitude after a hard day at school, and this was just the thing. We all highly recommend it! Mom and Dad won't tire of listening either. Plus the added benefit that they say it develops the brain!

Adventures Of The Imagination [Japanese Edition]

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Adventures Of The Imagination [Japanese Edition]
Schenker , and Michael
Manufacturer: Nippon Crown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000LWIYTQ

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