Host [Import]

Host [Import]

Track Listings

1. So Much Is Lost

2. Nothing Sacred

3. In All Honesty

4. Harbour

5. Ordinary Days

6. Its Too Late

7. Permanent Solution

8. Behind The Grey

9. Wreck

10. Made The Same

11. Deep

12. Year Of Summer

13. Host

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The UK goth-metal act's 1999 album. EMI. 2004.

Tracks:

There There
(Nice Dream)
No Surprises
Polyethylene Part II
How I Made My Millions
Like Spinning Plates
Sail To The Moon
The Tourist
Cuttooth
2+2=5
Talk Show Host
Gagging Order
Paranoid Android
Street Spirit (Fade Out)

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Tribute albums are always suspect; classical interpretations of rock even more so--and follow-ups to the same are fraught with mediocrity. Just witness the inexplicable glut of String Quartet Tribute discs to Tool, Bruce Springsteen, and many other top-selling and cult artists. On Hold Me to This, his second run at the music of art-rock group Radiohead, classical pianist Christopher O'Riley avoids all these pitfalls. These aren't easy-listening piano renditions of Radiohead tunes, but deeply inspired, often challenging and dissonant re-imaginings. O'Riley succeeds by taking the music on its own terms. He doesn't try to make it "classical" but lets the classical nature of the music ring out. From the storming chordal overtone clusters of "There There" to the Chopinesque refrain of "The Spinning Plates," O'Riley makes you forget these songs were originally played by a raging rock band. Instead, they seem born on the keys of his piano. His "Paranoid Android" is like Conlon Nancarrow going boogie-woogie one moment and painfully, sweetly rhapsodic the next. I'm not sure how Radiohead fans will respond to this, but piano and classical listeners should rejoice. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

this has the depth you need..........2007-02-17

I don't believe you need to be ga-ga over Radiohead to enjoy this CD. This CD, it's all piano (w/o vocals) if you didn't already know that going in, will provide an even deeper appreciation of the textures & depth of the Radiohead catalog. Mr. O'Riley does takes some artistic liberties with the songs, albeit minor, but in so doing he unleashes the potential they all have. And this potential is truly staggering---some selections are nothing short of gorgeous.
Hold me to this: you WILL be floored by this CD. it's well worth the purchase.

Oddly Boring.......2006-07-16

I adore Radiohead, and really enjoy solo piano. I should love this disc, but I don't. Even though the wonderful creepiness of Radiohead is completely absent, I would be willing to chalk that up to artistic interpretation. But that's not what bugs me about this disc. What really bugs me is his style of playing. He relies on resonance and the transcript is completely devoid of silence. The result is a droning wall of notes, and all the pieces sound the same. It reminds me of Windham Hill recordings, but without the expression. Get Yorke's new album, Eraser, if you need a Radiohead fix, or get George Winston if you want solo Piano. I really wish I could recommend this, but I just can't.

a bit disappointing.......2006-07-11

O'Riley takes some liberties here, and that's fine. I'm a bit disappointed by his dynamic range, which is a bit predictable from song to song, and also with his tendency to overload the songs with schizophrenic ramblings. The craziness works well at times -- see "There There" for a time when it works well -- and other times it is overwhelming (see: "Nice Dream").

Despite a sometimes overloaded sound, the song list is so attractive and O'riley hits so many high notes (if you will..) that the CD is well worth owning. I prefer the "True Love Waits" album.

Cocktail Party Radiohead.......2006-03-21

I own the first Christopher O'Reily Radiohead Tribute - True Love Waits. If you love his stunning piano in that, or if you love stunning piano altogether, you will love Hold Me To This. I am an avid lover of all things Radiohead turned into wordless music lullabyes and this one does not dissapoint.

Good effort.......2006-03-02

Sound all the same...listen to the samples before you buy it. If your a fan of radiohead you wont like it...if your a fan of the piano you wont like it. But I give my respect to the musician for making the effort to replicate already beutiful music.

Average customer rating:

The Host - Original Soundtrack

Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MGBTJ8
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

Prologue: Mighty Han River - The Monster Is Growing
Sudden Attack In Broad Daylight
The Monster's Lair
Yellow Virus
Checkpoint In The Rain
Hyun Suh!
Starving Brothers
Brother And Sister In The Sewer
Most Wanted
Dawn, Hard Rain And A Bloody Fight
Wet Newspaper
Smart Fugitive
Over Wonhyo Bridge
Running Lonely
Unreachable Hand, Can't Let Go Of The Hand
Reunion
A Single Molotov Cocktail
A New Family
In Praise Of The Han River
Abandoned Song
In Praise Of The Han River
Little Hut In Snow
Running Lonely

Average customer rating:

It's all here
An excellent box-set
Wonderful recordings, slightly marred by lack of texts

Grieg: Complete Music with Orchestra

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005KK4O
Release Date: 2002-05-14

Tracks:

Con in a, Op.16: 1. Allegro Molto Moderato - Lilya Zilberstein
Con in a, Op.16: 2. Adagio - Attacca - Lilya Zilberstein
Con in a, Op.16: 3. Allegro Moderato E Marcato - Quasi Presto - Andante Maestoso - Lilya Zilberstein
In Autumn, Op.11 - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 1. Allegro Moderato E Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 2. Allegretto Grazioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 3. Allegro Giocoso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Symphonic Dances, Op.64: 4. Andante - Allegro Molto E Risoluto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 1. Prld: Allegro Vivace - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 2. Sarabande: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 3. Gavotte: Allegretto - Musette: Un Poco Mosso - Gavotte - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 4. Air: Andante Religioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
From Holberg's Time, Op.40: 5. Rigaudon: Allegro Con Brio - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Two Elegiac Melodies, Op.34: 1. The Wounded Heart: Allegretto Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Two Elegiac Melodies, Op.34: 2. Last Spring: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Two Melodies, Op.53: 1. Norwegian: Allegro Risoluto - Poco Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Two Melodies, Op.53: 2. The First Meeting: Lento - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Two Nordic Melodies, Op.63: 1. In Folk Style: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Two Nordic Melodies, Op.63: 2. Cow-Call: Andantino/Peasant Dance: Allegro Molto Vivace - Allegro... - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Two Lyric Pieces, Op.68: 1. Evening In The Mountains: Andantino - Marten Larsson
Two Lyric Pieces, Op.68: 2. At The Cradle: Allegretto Con Moto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Lyric Ste, Op.54: 1. Shepherd Boy: Andantino Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Lyric Ste, Op.54: 2. Bell-Ringing: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Lyric Ste, Op.54: 3. Norwegian March: Allegretto Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Lyric Ste, Op.54: 4. Notturno: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Lyric Ste, Op.54: 5. March Of The Trolls: Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.1. At The Wedding - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.2. Halling - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.3. Springar - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.4. The Abduction Of The Bride: Ingrid's Lament - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.5. Peer Gynt And The Herd-Girls - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.6. Peer Gynt And The Woman In Green - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.7. Peer Gynt: 'Great Folk May Be Known By The Mounts That They Ride' - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.8. In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.9. Dance Of The Mountain King's Daughter - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.10. Peer Gynt Hunted By The Trolls - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.11. Peer Gynt And The Boyg/No.12. The Death Of Ase - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: Act III: Prld - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: Act III, Scene 4 - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.13. Morning Mood - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.14. The Thief And The Receiver - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.15. Arabian Dance - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.16. Anitra's Dance - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.17. Peer Gynt's Ser - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.18. Peer Gynt And Anitra - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.19. Solveig's Song - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.20. Peer Gynt At The Statue Of Memnon - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.21. Peer Gynt's Homecoming: Stormy Evening On The Sea - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.22. Shipwreck - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.23. Solveig Sings In The Hut - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...

Tracks:

Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.24. Night Scene - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.25. Whitsun Hymn: 'Blessed Morn' - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Peer Gynt, Op.23: No.26. Solveig's Cradle Song - Barbara Bonney/Urban Malmberg/Marianne Eklof/Carl Gustaf Holmgren/Maria Andersson/Monica Einarson...
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: Hornsignaler (Fanfares) - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.1. Act I: Prld - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.2. Borghild's Dream - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.3. The Matching Game - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.4. The Northland Folk - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.5. Homage March - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.6. Interlude I - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.7. Mellomspill II - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Sigurd Jorsalfar, Op.22: No.8. The King's Song - Kjell Magnus Sandve/Gosta Ohlin's Vox Ens/Gosta Ohlin/Pro Musica Chm Chor
Funeral March In Memory Of Rikard Nordraak: Lento - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 1. Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 2. Allegretto Tranquillo E Grazioso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 3. Allegro Moderato Alla Marcia - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Norwegian Dances, Op.35: 4. Allegro Molto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi

Tracks:

Sym in c: 1. Allegro Molto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Sym in c: 2. Adagio Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Sym in c: 3. Intermezzo: Allegro Energico - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Sym in c: 4. Finale: Allegro Molto Vivace - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Land-sighting, Op.31 - Hakan Hagegard/Men's Voices Of The Gothenburg Sym Chor
Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene I: No.1. Skjult I De Mange Manende Navne/No.2. I, Som Op Af... - Hakan Hagegard/Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson/Randi Stene
Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene II: No.3. Ej Er Det Nok/No.4. Tak, At I Talte - Anne Gjevang/Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson/Hakan Hagegard
Olav Trygvason, Op.50: Scene III: No.5. Giv Alle Guder Gammens Og Glaedes-Skal/No.6. Alfer Og... - Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson

Tracks:

Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tema. Andantino Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Allegro, Ma Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Energico - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Leggiero - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Poco Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Maestoso - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Scherzando E Leggiero - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Andante - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Andante Molto Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Presto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tempo Di Menuetto - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Allegro Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Tempo Di Valse - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Adagio Molto Espressivo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Allegro Molto Marcato - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Pomposo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Prestissimo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
Old Norwegian Melody With Vars, Op.51: Finale. Andante Molto Tranquillo - Gothenburg SO/Neeme Jarvi
The First Meeting - Barbara Bonney
From Monte Pincio - Hakan Hagegard
A Swan - Barbara Bonney
Spring - Barbara Bonney
Henrik Wergeland - Hakan Hagegard
The Mountain Thrall, Op.32 - Hakan Hagegard
Before A Southern Convent, Op.20 - Barbara Bonney/Randi Stene/Women's Voices Of The Gothenburg Sym Chor/Mats Nilsson
Bergliot, Op.42 - Rut Tellefsen

Customer Reviews:

It's all here.......2006-04-14

Norwegian-born Edvard Grieg has created many works for the orchestra, and this 6-CD box set contains almost all of them. Neeme Jarvi handles the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and the choirs very well. The sound is crystal clear and has the perfect digital sound for every CD player/stereo.

For the long works, the Piano Concerto is attention-grabbing and beautiful. The Symphonic Dances and the Norwegian Dances are lively and tremendously extraordinary. The lesser-known Symphony in C Minor should be more recognized, as it is as powerful as other symphonies, like Mahler's first and Beethoven's sixth. For the short works, In Autumn and Landkjenning can be best described as sheer masterpieces.

For Peer Gynt, it is good to hear the first digitally-recorded authentic version. The suite version is just not enough for that full listening experience. NOTE: if you want to buy a Peer Gynt that includes the complete dialogue, I would recommend conductor Ole Kristian Ruud's version with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra; the dialogue lengthens the 90-minute work by two hours.

To know the rest is to listen to them straight through. All the works in this box set (especially the Piano Concerto) should be a possession for all Grieg-lovers.

A+

An excellent box-set.......2003-08-30

This box-set a must have for any Grieg lovers.
Neeme Jarvi is very good.

In first CD, there is a powerful performance of Piano Concerto by Zilberstein.She is also great in F.Liszt recordings (at DG Classics). In second CD, works for string orchestra (including, famous Holberg Suite) to be found. And in 3rd and 4th CDs, marvellous recordins of Peer Gynt and Sigurd Jorsalfar (Sigurd, the Crusader)to be found.This works are the first recordings of complete score. Still, speakers to be present at Peer Gynt.And Funeral March for R. Nordraak is very influence in 4th CD.The wind ensemble of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is very good...

In 5th CD, there is an unknown work by Grieg: Symphony in C-minor. This work written in early period, but didn't perfomed often. Still, this work's name is "Forbidden Symphony"...And then, a majestic work "Land-Sighting" to be found. This is very successful choral work of composer and he written in a heavenly tone:E Major...And then, there is an unknown work again, an incomplete opera: "Olav Trygvason"... Grieg written this work on a libretto by his friend, Bjornson (a famous poet of Norway), but he could finish first act...

And in last CD, there are other vocal works, and his beatiful work: "Old Norwegian Melody with Variations". And then, 5 Songs to be found. This songs originally written for voice and piano (like other many songs) but he later orchestrated these works.And the first song "The First Meeting" was discovered in 80's and still, they used a new edition, published from new founded manuscript, so this is the first recording of Grieg's beatiful song.

In other words: this box-set is excellent and Highly recommended.

Wonderful recordings, slightly marred by lack of texts.......2003-04-09

Jarvi has been a fine advocate of Scandinavian music over the last 30 years. Even of those such as Grieg and Sibelius who you would think no longer needed advocacy. Most of these recordings were warmly welcomed on their releases and several won awards. And it's nothing but a pleasure to see them reappear again. The orchestral playing is sumptuous, but the real stand out is the singing of Barbara Bonney on several CDs.

This is now the fourth or fifth release for some of these CDs, first came the individual volumes, then the full price box, then releases on budget DG Classikon, and now a Collector's Edition box at half the price, but sadly minus the texts to CDs 2,3 and 6. This won't matter so much in the orchestral songs, CD6, where the texts to Bergtekne, Bergliot etc. are available in other releases or on the Lieder web page, but CDs 2 and 3 are currently the only complete recording of Peer Gynt and the sung or spoken texts are not available outside sheet music collections. Personally (as someone more interested in the vocal music than the orchestral) I would try and locate the original volumes, but at least DG has given those who don't feel the extra expense is justified a cheaper option.

Tracks:

Cavity
She's Really Daddy Feelgood
Essence
Re-hab
Into me
Ordinary Love
Man In A Dress
The Stepford Lives
Bijou
Sister/Mother
Cmon Everybody

Album Description

Stew's unique and compelling view of the world as seen through the strange prism of Los Angeles create soundscapes from the heavy groove and sexual intrigue of tracks like 'She's Really Daddy Feelgood' and 'Into Me' to moving, almost elegaic anthems inspired by urban landscapes like 'Cavity' and 'C'mon Everybody' to beautifully skewed songs like 'Ordinary Love' and 'Sister/Mother', this album, from The Telegraph Company, is a stellar body of work.

Customer Reviews:

Great songwriting.......2005-01-20

Don't know about the "Stew Rocks My World" one star review. My guess is the guy's either mentally unbalanced or dislikes good music. Regardless, "Guest Host" is Stew's debut solo CD and has amazing, wonderful moments. He's truly one of the best songwriters around today.

The best album I bought all year!.......2001-10-03

Ok, It's a 2000 release, but it's the best album I bought in 2001.

It was one of those Cds I just took a chance on... I liked the cover, the blurbs,the songs titles, etc. and just went ahead and bought it. I wound up with a cd that instantly entered my all-time top 20 list. The first track "Cavity" gives you a good idea what this album is all about-- killer melody, intelligent lyrics, passionate singing, interesting arrangements. Some songs may be difficult to decipher---they tend to be loaded with insider-references to everything from the music biz to the Bible--- but even if you aren't into unraveling all the lyrics, you'll still be able to enjoy the tunes. Stew sounds like a hybrid of Van Morrison and Harry Nilsson with Elvis Costello-esque lyrics and a penchant for Brain Wilson-like arrangements. Now, how can that be bad? Ultimately though, Stew is a true original, and thoughtful listeners should really enjoy his odd ruminations on love, innuendo-laced turns-of-phrase, LA-music-scene-name-dropping (playing checkers/with a roadie from Save Ferris) and sometimes heartbreakingly honest delivery.

What if one musical mastermind listened to and digested every blip of music that emerged from America in the last half century and made an album that succesfully blended everything from Fleetwood Mac to Motown to The Beach Boys? Well, "Guest Host" would be a pretty good guess. It's the rare record that is obviously referential and reverent, but never come across as derivative or "clever". Many bands have tried and failed to make this type of album. Stew has suceeded wildly. A landmark album.

A revelation!.......2000-11-07

I use the word deliberately, because Stew's work , while absolutely unique, recalls no one as much as the great Arthur Lee and Love, circa "Forever Changes." Evocative lyrics that demand repeated listening, wedded to memorable pop melodies and harmonies. Soulful and original and definitely fresh, they aren't making too many records like "Guest Host" anymore. That's becuse Stew is an artist who sounds like no one but himself, and yet brings to mind a heyday of songwriting now all but forgotten.

Stew -- slow and steady.......2000-11-06

Mark "Stew" Stewart will probably draw in a new fan base with his first solo album. The tracks form an intoxicating brew that connects with the last few decades of LA pop, an earnest broth that adds a bit of Arthur Lee's Love to Burt Bacharach and everything in between. This is catchy stuff, but the emphasis is on the lyrics and Stew's soulful and intoxicating voice. The LA name-dropping won't mean anything to folks outside of the Smog Belt (including references to Echo Park and LA Weekly music scribes who only seem to like obscure bands), but songs like "Rehab" and "She's Really Daddy Feelgood" are urban and urbane cuts that will appeal to anybody who likes 60's influenced pop.

Make A Permanent Space In Your CD changer.......2000-10-22

I just received Stew's "Guest Host" as a gift and I am amazed. Elegantly simple,engaging songwriting at its best. Stew resides permanently in my cd changer.

Grieg: Peer Gynt Op23; Symphonic Dances Op64

Average customer rating:

THE Peer Gynt
Terrific, authoritative Grieg collection from Beecham
A CLASS ACT
One of the best of the series
Well deserves its rosette award.

Grieg: Peer Gynt Op23; Symphonic Dances Op64

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000GCAB
Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Wedding March
'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Ingrid's Lament
'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Morning
'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Ase's Death
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'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Solveig's Song
'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Anitra's Dance
'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Return of Peer Gynt - Storm Scene
'Peer Gynt' - Incidental Music: Solveig's Lullaby
Symphonic Dance, Op.64 No.2
Concert Overture 'In Autumn', Op.11
An Old Norwegian Folksong With Variations, Op.51

Customer Reviews:

THE Peer Gynt.......2007-07-12

Sir Thomas Beecham was one of the giants in the "Golden Age of Conductors". In this famous recording he proves why. This familiar music has been recorded by numerous artists over the years but none has ever caught the real drama of the music like Beecham. The fact that this recording has never been out of print since it was first issued is a testament to its worthiness. If you do not now own the piece, buy this one. Even if you do own someone else's version, buy this one. You will not be disappointed. The only quibble which I have and which has been voiced by others, is the fact that the vocal parts are sung in German and not Norwegian. This is not a fatal defect in my opinion. Grieg himself and, for that matter, most Norwegians of his era were equally fluent in German. It is the music which is important and you will not find a better rendition of Peer Gynt than this one.

As an added bonus, there are some other delightful Grieg masterworks to savor.

Terrific, authoritative Grieg collection from Beecham.......2004-10-08

Okay, I'll admit that I am not as familiar with Sir Thomas Beecham's conducting as I am with, say, Herbert von Karajan's or Leonard Bernstein's. I've heard a few stories about his wise-old-man demeanor on the podium, but of his actual recordings I have heard only a handful. This is the only disc of his that I personally own, but it is a beauty. The booklet notes talk about Beecham's dedication to Grieg's music, especially his lesser-known works; that dedication is apparent in all of these performances. Of all recordings of selections from Grieg's complete incidental music for Ibsen's PEER GYNT, Beecham's would probably rank near the top, if not all the way at the top. The highlight of the performance, for me, is "Ase's Death", which I've never heard done as solemnly and beautifully (or as slowly) as it is here by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra strings under Beecham's direction. The rest is just as vividly characterized (wonderful "Morning", especially), with Ilse Hollweg making for a touching Solveig in "Solveig's Song" and "Solveig's Lullaby".

As for the fill-ups: Grieg's "Symphonic Dance No. 2" may not be a very substantial work, but Beecham makes a good case for it, wonderfully sentimental in the outer sections and troubled in the middle section. The concert overture "In Autumn" is also a fun and dramatic work; and the "Old Norwegian Folksong with Variations" is full of life and color through its many variations, especially in its final ones. The recorded sound is rich, warm analogue that truly brings out the luster of these performances. All in all, these are some terrifically authoritative Grieg performances from a conductor who apparently loved these works and was able to translate that affection into performance. Highly recommended.

A CLASS ACT.......2004-02-20

Much as I dislike the word, it's simplest to use it - Beecham had class. I do not believe I can even think of anything he ever did badly, or anything that is lacking in grace and elegance. There is strength there too, and obviously a touch (or more than just a touch) of arrogance. He was no great enthusiast for Bach, Beethoven or Brahms, and it's hard not to suspect that this was at least partly because these gardens of the muses were particularly well-tended by so many others. He was impatient and easily exasperated by Bruckner and Vaughan Williams, and I have to confess so am I. That left a great deal for Beecham to outshine all others in, and here he is outshining them all in Grieg's Peer Gynt.

It does not seem to me that Grieg is even remotely equal to the theme of Ibsen's Peer Gynt, which I believe rivals the story of Faust itself in its contemplation of the issues of love, death and redemption. Grieg does not have the `size' for that. What he is able to do is embroider the theme with musical numbers that are by turns picturesque, sentimental and sometimes even deeply felt beyond mere sentiment. It is a kind of music that called up Beecham's special wizardry in particular. The opening wedding march has the familiar Beecham swagger, the trolls in the Hall of the Mountain King are almost worthy of Peter Jackson, the hackneyed Morning breaks like the first morning, and Ase's death strikes a deeper note. Here the composer actually does get somewhere close, in a simplified way, to the complex tenderness and pathos of the scene where Gynt eases the worn-out old woman out of this world. The orchestral tone Beecham obtains near the end, and the exquisite timing of the final chords, are things worth getting this disc for on their own. Ilse Hollweg as Solveig is quite outstanding in the famous Solveig's Song and in the final lullaby.

For its time the recorded quality is quite extraordinarily good. Beecham was particularly adept at obtaining good recordings, by what combination of personal magnetism and outright intimidation I don't know although it's probably easy to guess. There is a fine little selection of makeweights bringing the playing time of the set to an hour and a quarter.

One of the best of the series.......2001-10-16

These performances are so good they actually made me reconsider the music. Prior to hearing Beecham's recording the only Grieg that I found really enjoyable were his lyric pieces played by Emil Gilels - and frankly I wondered how much of that could be attributed to Gilels. Modern versions of his orchestral music always felt a little empty and, inevitably, failed to inspire repeated listenings. This recording is so alive, vibrant and emotionally communicative that it's now a firm and much listened to favourite. Also the sound quality is hard to believe - over forty years old and it sounds better than almost all modern orchestral recordings - lots of detail and a lifelike warm tone. The recent remastering process used by EMI seems to work its wonders best with these 50's and 60's analog recordings. Anyway, this is the sort of CD I'd like to buy as a present for a good friend - just fantastic music making.

Well deserves its rosette award........2001-01-12

Beecham's recording of Grieg's Peer Gynt incidental music has been one of his most frequently reissued items since its first 1957 release. Purists and fuss-budgets might cavil at the vocal items being sung in German and the omission of two of the twelve items from the complete score, but there are enough merits to make this preferable to all other versions. The inimitable swagger, the tenderness, the beauty of phrasing, and the finely judged balancing of orchestral textures that Beecham could achieve are everywhere to be heard. Other Grieg works conducted by Beecham, less well-known, have been added, to provide 76 minutes of listening. Digital remastering has enhanced and clarified the stereo originals. This is one of the few CDs to receive a rosette in the prestigious Penguin Guide To Compact Discs.

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New sound for Woody

Woodeye: Songs of Woody Guthrie
Joel Rafael Band
Manufacturer: Nine Yards Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2003-03-04

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Talking Oklahoma Hills

Customer Reviews:

New sound for Woody.......2003-05-20

I never heard of the Joel Rafael Band until I sampled some CDs at Borders last weekend. I sampled the 14 cuts a second time and I was hooked. I would describe this CD as the spirit of Woody in the contemporary sound of Joel's band. I highly recommend this CD if you like the words of Woody but prefer a smoother sound.
This is a gem of a CD that sounds much better than several other CDs I sampled. I wondered where this band has been? If you like old folk themes with a comforting sound, check out this CD.

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Classics Explained: Rite of Spring
Stravinsky , Rahbari , and Brt Po Brussels
Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007FPFN
Release Date: 2003-07-15

Introducing World of American Jewish Music [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music]

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Wonderful introduction to a distinguished new series

Introducing World of American Jewish Music [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music]

Manufacturer: Milken Archive
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Jewish Voices in the New World [Milken Archive of American Jewish Music]

ASIN: B0000C508H
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

Open The Gates (Excerpt) - Cantor Alberto Mizrahi
Hashkiveinu - Hans Peter Blochwitz
Hudi Mitn Shtrudl - David Krakauer
III. Modere - Juilliard String Quartet
Old Jerusalem - Ana Maria Martinez
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Sheyibbaneh Beit Hamikdash - Cantor Benzion Miller
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I. Demon's Welcome - Richard Stoltzman
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The Flood, Part I - Fritz Weaver
Adon Olam - Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields
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Sheva B'Rakhot (Excerpt) - Cantor Simon Spiro
Mayn Goldele - Nell Snaidas
The Heavenly Host Delivers The Commandments To Moses/The People Dance Around The Golden Calf - Ian Denolfo

Album Description

The Milken Archive of American Jewish Music is a vast recorded panorama of the rich body of Jewish music, both sacred and secular, that has developed over the course of American history. This recording features nineteen tracks representing the broad scope of the Archive recordings.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful introduction to a distinguished new series.......2003-09-29

I can't express how excited I am about this new series from Naxos and the Milken Archive! There is some absolutely stunning music on this sampler, and I can't wait until the full recordings are released. Especially notable are Ernst Toch's "Cantata of the Bitter Herbs" (what gorgeous choral & orchestral writing), Paul Schoenfield's Viola Concerto (utterly fantastic excerpt "King David Dancing Before the Ark"), the excerpt from Joseph Achron's suite from The Golem, "Open the Gates" from Dave Brubeck's Gates of Justice, and the lovely duet from Joseph Rumshinsky's Yiddish operetta "Di goldene kale." Also, if you're not familiar with Jewish liturgical music or with klezmer, there are wonderful examples on this disc. My only disappointment is that, because of economic reasons, most of the recordings had to be made with European ensembles. Although the performances are excellent (under directors Gerard Schwarz, Neville Marriner, Yoel Levi and others), it's just a shame that this music, which, in addition to being Jewish, is also very AMERICAN, cannot be preserved on CD by American ensembles. At any rate, I'm pretty certain that within the next couple of years, I'll have collected all the 50 discs in this project. You don't have to be Jewish to appreciate this great music. And at around $7.00 a disc, they're an incredible value. This marvelous sampler will get you hooked on some fabulous music.

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"The" Grieg Disc

Grieg: Piano Concerto

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001Z65EE
Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

Concert Overture In Autumn, Op. 11
Allegro Moderato
Adagio
Allegro Moderato Molto E Marcato
Allegro Moderato E Marcato
Allegretto Grazioso
Allegro Giocoso
Andante - Allegro Risoluto

Album Description

In his own words, Grieg aspired `to paint Norwegian nature, Norwegian folk-life, Norwegian history and Norwegian folk-poetry in music'. In Autumn sees Grieg take inspiration from the forces of nature, both life-giving and destructive, whether it be from the farmers' harvest celebrations or he ensuing death and decay, while the Symphonic Dances make extensive use of Norwegian folk-melodies. Indeed it has often been said that the famous Piano Concerto has an lement of untamed wildness in its opening timpani roll followed by the cascading chimes of the piano. Whatever its inspiration, this cornerstone of the piano repertoire remains one of most enduringly-popular of all concertos on account of its profusion of inspired melodies, noble eloquence and poetic vitality.

Customer Reviews:

"The" Grieg Disc.......2004-06-28

This is a marvelous disc of Grieg's orchestral music; in fact, I might go so far as to say it is my favorite. The couplings are oustanding: the famous Piano Concerto, the slightly less well-known Symphonic Dances, and the totally neglected overture, In Autumn. Each pieces complements the other and charts the progression of Grieg's talent in a field (orchestral music) that was not his greatest strength. Nevertheless, these pieces constitute his greatest achivement in the medium (minus the Peer Gynt music), and make for spellbinding listening--especially when they're playing with such fire and commitment.

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is on top form under Bjarte Engeset, who is fast becoming one of my favorite conductors. The sound quality is excellent, and every piece shimmers and glows with remarkable intensity. I have MANY versions of the Piano Concerto, but I've really fallen for Havard Gimse's version, which is both reflective and virile in all the right places. The orchestral contribution is remarkable. They make a wonderful case for In Autumn as well, a gem of an overture which should be played more widely; it has wonderful tunes and the distinct thumbprint of Grieg throughout. Yet perhaps the true highlight of the disc is the Symphonic Dances, which blow away any other version I've ever encountered. This is the first version that made the dances seem truly "symphonic," instead of a lose string of lightweight melodies. The entire piece coheres beautifully, and I was completely blown away by the final dance, with its En Saga-ish echoes.

Luckily, this disc is entitled "Grieg Edition 1." I anxiously await the next volume! Again, this shows why Naxos is one of the most happening labels on the classical scene. Thanks for making me reevaluate Grieg's contribution to classical music.

My only criticism is the double cover. The disc itself has a magnificent painting by Nikolai Astrup which complements the music beauitfully. So why the slip cover with the romantic Scandinavian landscape? Is this a marketing ploy? It's a waste of cardboard...

Tuning The Soul: Worlds of Jewish Sacred Music
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What a find!

Tuning The Soul: Worlds of Jewish Sacred Music
Richard Kaplan , and Michael Ziegler
Manufacturer: Four Gates Music
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Release Date: 1999-08-04

Tracks:

Bar'chu - Yemen
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Yah Ribon - Jerusalem
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Hosha Na - Eastern Europe
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Tiskabeyl - Poland
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Album Description

Vocal performances of a host of under-exposed gems from around the Jewish world - Middle Eastern songs, Andalusian melodies, Chassidic nigguns, and original Hebrew chants, accompanied by a full ensemble of instrumentalists.

"Tuning The Soul" has sold over 5000 copies since its birth in late 1999, and many of its songs are used in spiritual gatherings and services around the globe.

The CD contains 18 songs, a 20-page booklet, and is 58 minutes in length.

Customer Reviews:

What a find!.......2006-08-31

I found this CD by accident and am glad I did. It has become one of my top favorite CDs. We play it every week on Shabbat now. Anyone that knows and understands the Siddur should really appreciate this wonderful music. Some things are timeless and this music is one of them.

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