Piece of Mind [Enhanced] [Import]

Piece of Mind [Enhanced] [Import]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Digitally remastered reissue of their top 20 & platinum 1983album. An enhanced release, it contains the CD-ROM videos to'Flight Of Icarus' & 'The Trooper'. Also contains all nine of the original tracks and the original cover art. 1998 Raw Power release.

Tracks:

Where Eagles Dare
Revelations
Flight of Icarus
Die With Your Boots On
Trooper
Still Life
Quest for Fire
Sun and Steel
To Tame a Land

Customer Reviews:

New to Iron Maiden? Piece of Mind is a great place to start..........2007-08-02

The first time I'd heard Iron Maiden was recently, in Guitar Hero II. I played "The Trooper" many times, and it immediately stood out as my favorite (along with "War Pigs"). I knew if I liked this, it would be a good idea to check out more Iron Maiden. So, I did. I purchased Piece of Mind as my first Maiden album, and it did not disappoint.

1. Where Eagles Dare- Great opener, nice drum work in the beginning, and a good guitar riff. 8.5/10

2. Revelations- Sounds like the others in the beginning, but clearly distinguishes itself shortly in with a great riff. 8.5/10

3. Flight of Icarus- Establishes itself early on as different from the others. Another very good one. 8/10

4. Die With Your Boots On- Others liked this one, but I always felt it was decent at best. Slightly different from the previous 3, but not in a good way. Just not as memorable, or classic as the others. 7/10

5. The Trooper- What I consider to be the best on the CD. The Trooper has it all: an amazing guitar part, great vocals, and all the rest. Now that I have the real thing, I realize that this is MUCH better than the terrible Guitar Hero II cover. 10/10

6. Still Life- A bit odd as it starts, with a backwards message occupying the first 11 seconds. It starts off slow (not necessarily a bad thing), and is definitely one of the quieter, slower songs on Piece of Mind. A good one though. 8/10

7. Quest for Fire- In my opinion, one of the more generic songs on here. Still not bad, just not great. 7/10

8. Sun and Steel- One of my favorites, but the shortest on the CD, at 3:26. 9/10

9. To Tame A Land- A nice riff and an overall good song. 8.5/10

Neck and neck tie with Powerslave.......2007-07-25

I had forgotten how good this one was, especially for it's time. Very happy that I have it on cd now.

Maiden hits their stride; 4.5 stars.......2007-05-24

1983's Piece Of Mind is the album on which Iron Maiden's "classic" lineup came together. With the addition of drummer Nicko Mcbrain Maiden finally stabilized and would go on to record four consecutive albums with the same group of musicians starting with this, their fourth LP.

Whether you love or hate Iron Maiden, you have to admit that the musicmanship is superb. The twin guitar team of Dave Murray and Adrian Smith serves up crunchy rhythms, harmonized melodies, and searing back-to-back solos all with equal aplomb. Murray's firey shred is perfectly counter-balanced by Smith's more melodic approach. Steve Harris' bass is inventive and solid, often coming across more like a third guitar than a bass. Soaring over the top of it all is vocalist Bruce Dickinson, coming across with an operatic vocal style that fits in perfectly with the band's progressive leanings. The new drummer, Nicko Mcbrain, proves himself quite able, although in truth I preferred previous skinsman Clive Burr. Everybody performs at their peak on this album, and these performances are captured on tape by legendary producer Martin Birch. The recording is very good, quite crisp with all the instruments nicely balanced. It's very dry, however, lacking the ambience that usually characterises a Birch recording. I have to say that these remasters are awful. Birch's excellent production work is completely ruined. See if you can find the original CD releases.

This album contains more songs than most of Maiden's other '80s releases, and most of them are superb. Maiden is a band with several excellent songwriters and they truly hit their stride on this album. "Revelations" is a great masterpiece with gentle verses and a brutal chorus, "The Trooper" is blazing rocker with a hard-driving gallop rhythm, "Still Life" is positively spooky, and "Where Eagles Dare" is pure metal mayhem. The album ends on a high note with the great epic "To Tame A Land", based on the science fiction series Dune. Most of the other tracks are also excellent but I have to deduct half a star for the horribly lame "Quest For Fire".

Don't miss out on this great metal masterpiece. If they'd simply left out "Quest For Fire" and gone with just eight songs (like most other Maiden records) this would be a perfect five star album. Pick it up.

1st From The Classic Lineup.......2007-04-22

Exit drummer Clive Burr (who did a fantastic job on the 1st 3 records), enter Nicko McBrain. Now all the stars have been aligned. The greatest metal lineup of the 80's is now ready for business. This is the 1st of 4 (5 including Live After Death) albums from the Dickinson/Harris/Murray/Smith/McBrain lineup, and my God is it a good one.

Once again, basically every song is a highlight, with singles "Flight of Icarus" and "The Trooper" leading the show, and with the epic album closer "To Tame a Land" (based on the Sci-Fi book Dune, and I believe is one of Maiden's most underrated songs) ending the album on an awesome note. This is also the 1st Maiden album where singer Bruce Dickinson writes something on his own. "Revelations", Dickinson's 1st masterpiece, is a fantastic heavy-to-soft song which greatly helps the flow of the album.

Maiden are in full gallop here. They would continue to gallop on through the rest of the 80's after this one.

Stick around, people, the next one is even better...

This Is The Band's Best Release.......2007-04-15

Every one who was into Metal when this came out played this into uselessness. Remember, this was before CD's existed. The band STILL plays 3 cuts off of this when they tour. Where Eagles Dare, Flight of Icarus, Die With Your Boots On and Trooper are all classics. This, along with Ozzy's "Diary Of A Madman" and Judas Priest's "Screaming For Vengeance" altered the musical landscape. It's an important piece of history.

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A Great Evangelical Gift Idea

A Piece of Mind

Manufacturer: Provident Integrity
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Product Description

I want to live my life so that every morning when I wake up Satan says, Oh, no! Shes awake! - Chonda Pierce What does it look like to peer into the mind of one of Americas funniest women? Side-splitting comedy thats what you find inside the head of Chonda Pierce. Chonda takes the stage again with stories that nobody can make up theyve all happened to Chonda, theyre all true, and best of all...theyre all hilarious! And dont worry she wont hesitate to give you a piece of her mind.

Customer Reviews:

A Great Evangelical Gift Idea.......2007-01-09

Chonda Pierce is fantastic -- you can't beat actually seeing her live, however, her humor and the pure enjoyment of listening to her is clearly trasmitted on her CD. This is a great gift idea to give to Christians and non-Christians. Once they get hooked listening to her comedy routine they'll keep listening to her Christian Testimony; it's a great way to get your skeptical friends and acquaintances to listen!

Hamlet: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1996 Film)

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Hamlet sound track - Patrick Doyle
Beautiful masterpiece!!
Fantastic collaborations
Patrick Doyle's finest score
sudhir

Hamlet: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1996 Film)

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000029V8
Release Date: 1996-12-10

Tracks:

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': In Pace
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The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': The Ghost
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The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'What A Piece Of Work Is A Man'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'What Players Are They'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'Out Out Thou Strumpet Fortune'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'To Be Or Not To Be'
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The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'A Foolish Prating Nave'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'Oh Heavy Deed'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'Oh Here They Come'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'My Thoughts Be Bloody'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'The Doors Are Broke'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'And Will 'A Not Come Again?'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'Alas Poor Yorick'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'Sweets To The Sweet - Farewell'
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The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'Part Them They Are Incensed'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'Goodnight, Sweet Prince'
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of 'Hamlet': 'Go Bid The Soldiers Shoot'

Customer Reviews:

Hamlet sound track - Patrick Doyle.......2006-03-10

I spent a lot of time trying to get hold of this CD but I must say I am mildly disappointed. I thought Patrick Doyle's music for Branagh's Henry V was brilliant and that was why I was determined to obtain this sound track as well. Henry V is not Hamlet in terms of theme and plot but I think the music here tends to be too low key and lacking in drive, unlike Henry V. It is still very good in places and clearly the work of an excellent composer, but not quite up to Doyle's previous standard.

Beautiful masterpiece!!.......2002-02-22

Patrick Doyle has truly composed an awesome piece of work. The score is so well done that you can feel the emotion coming through the music alone. This is by far my favorite soundtrack and I listen to it quite often.

Fantastic collaborations.......2001-06-12

Doyle fans are aware that he collaborates regularly with actor/director, Kenneth Brannagh. With the Hamlet score, he again writes powerful complementary music which also stands alone as worthy to be performed in concert. I would be interested to hear lengthier tracks such as accompanied the lengthy, but indeed beautiful and patient, movie. (The only mistake was Billy Crystal in the movie. I thought Robin Williams did fine work.) Although, I confess, this is my least listened to in my soundtrack collection, I do enjoy it, and believe it deserves accolades.

Patrick Doyle's finest score.......2000-06-26

This is certainly one of my top 3 Patrick Doyle scores and a towering achievement. The score unfolds like a great romantic symphony encompassing several moods from serenity and inner peace ("In Pace"), to violence and lush gothic undertones ("The Ghost", "Now, could I drink hot blood"), and a finaly sense of joyous celebration ("Fanfare", "What Players are they?"). After listening constantly to Mr. Doyle's scores for "Henry V", "Much ado about nothing" and "Frankenstein", I thought he could never top such achievements and somehow he did: "Hamlet" is a masterpiece of thematic inventiveness and dramatic power. The playing is wonderful and the engineering is very clear, taking full advantage of Air Lyndhurst's glorious acoustics. If you are a fan of british classical music or a Shakespeare fan (or even better, a fan of Patrick Doyle), don't pass up this CD. Great film music. No: great music. Period!

sudhir.......1999-12-02

the movie album is very good .and kate in the movie is very beatiful and she looks very good

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Piece and Love: GO Where Eagles Dare
Piece and Love: GO Where Eagles Dare
Piece of a mind, and a great mind !
PIECE OF MIND!!!

Piece of Mind
Iron Maiden
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000006RHO
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Where Eagles Dare
Revelations
Flight of Icarus
Die With Your Boots On
Trooper
Still Life
Quest for Fire
Sun and Steel
To Tame a Land

Album Description

Canadian digitally remastered reissue of 1983 album that's out-of-print in the US. Pressed onto an enhanced disc featuring full length videos, exclusive band biographies, photo galleries, internet links & more. PC/MAC compatible. 1998.

Customer Reviews:

Piece and Love: GO Where Eagles Dare.......2006-02-27

[Iron Maiden-Piece Of Mind-1983][Friends, 7 All-TIME FAVE TRACKS: Where Eagles Dare, Revelations, Flight Of Icarus, Die With Your Boots On, The Trooper, Still Life, To Tame A Land]

Piece and Love: GO Where Eagles Dare.......2006-02-27

[Iron Maiden-Piece Of Mind-1983][Friends, 7 All-TIME FAVE TRACKS: Where Eagles Dare, Revelations, Flight Of Icarus, Die With Your Boots On, The Trooper, Still Life, To Tame A Land]

Piece of a mind, and a great mind !.......2004-07-27

Following an icon album like The number of the beast is not easy but, with Piece of mind, Iron Maiden succeed and produced an album, even though that doesn't have classics like Number of the beast, Run to the hills or Hallowed be thy name, proved to be more complete and, as the years go by, simply better than TNOTB. This album also features the arrival of drummer Nicko McBrain who completes marvelously the rhythm sections with his mate the God Steve Harris.

1-Where eagles dare : Greatest drum intro ever. Welcome Mr. McBrain. Bruce Dickinson voice is over the edge and there's a great instrumental part. Awesome overture. 9,5/10
2-Revelations : A very progressive song in the style of Iron Maiden. The more you listen to it the more you like it. The live version on Live After Death is something else. 9,5/10
3-Flight of Icarus : Introduced as the 1st single of the album. This very good and catchy song was meant to be one of the top songs on the album...and she's not. That shows how much Piece of mind is a strong album. 9/10
4-Die with your boots on : Killer rock song. Great chorus and solo. When you listen to this song you understand why Iron Maiden is so good. 9,5/10
5-The Trooper : Even though I heard this song way too many times in my life, it's still a classic of metal. Everything in this song is perfect. 10/10
6-Still life : One of Iron Maiden's hidden treasures. A smoother song with a killer chorus. Every Maiden song is different but you can always recognise the style underneath it. With Still life, it's different, there is a new structure and a new feel. 9,5/10
7-Quest for fire : This song was probably destined to be a filler (remember the B-sides on the vinyl records ?). Well, if it is, they missed the target. This is a very good song that deserves to be on the album. 8,5/10
8-Sun and steel : Same as above. A very catchy chorus. 8,5/10
9-To tame a land : The Steve Harris epic that you can find on almost every Maiden album. With the years we can say that Harris wrote this song in preparation for his best effort ever, Rime of the ancient mariner. Just perfect ! 10/10

Not as known as TNOTB, Piece of mind is proving, with the years, to be a better album than his predecessor. A definite must have for every metal fan.

PIECE OF MIND!!!.......2003-08-10

It's a good album, but not a masterpiece as some say. The tracks from 1 to 5 and 9 are great, but I think that 6,7 and 8 are a bit weak, why? In Still life is simply that there are songs about nightmares better than this, in Quest for fire I didin't like how Bruce sings the first lines, even the middle section is ok... I don't like Sun and steel, that's all.
Well, this album deserves a try, but I think Powerslave, Somewhere in time and Seventh son of a seventh son are better.

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POWERFUL DEBUT FROM UNDERRATED EMCEE
great !!
A great rap/ hip hop album from "da dingy dirty south"!!!
It had maybe 2 good songs it gets tiresome
Perfect

Piece of Mind
Tela
Manufacturer: Relativity
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Binding: Audio CD

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POWERFUL DEBUT FROM UNDERRATED EMCEE.......2005-01-27

This album is a southern classic, hands down. Tela's debut album really catapulted him into the arena as being one of the south's best lyricists, no question. On top of that, this album has a nice splash of HIP HOP, which isn't found in most southern rap (e.g. the first song "Twisted," which lifts Run DMC's classic beat from "Rock Box"). Tela's lyrics here are thought provoking, introspective, pimped out, playalistic, and everything in between. He has faltered verbally over time (which is partially to blame on the lackluster and bandwagon production that's plagued his later albums), but you'll be utterly amazed at the kid with his first time at bat! I really give this album 4 1/2 stars, taking off 1/2 a star for the flawed trappings that usually occur in rap albums (e.g. the featured artist Nola's uninspiring verbal garbage - luckily she's not on many tracks). These shortcomings don't affect the superb quality of the album, however. Unless you use the "buy used CDs" feature on Amazon.com, you're going to be hard pressed to find this rare gem - it's out of print! If you're a fan of southern rap, the mid-late '90s SuaveHouse sound, or an overall hip hop fan, Tela's "PIECE OF MIND" will blow you away! A GREAT PURCHASE! PEACE!

great !!.......1999-10-15

I LOVE HIS ALBUM BOTH OF THE

A great rap/ hip hop album from "da dingy dirty south"!!!.......1999-07-11

Unlike a lot of southern artists, Tela is able to walk the thin line between hip hop and rap. Dont get it twisted, this album is more southern flavored than anything but you will see some hip hop references in there. Check out "Strange" with Crime Boss and the magnificent lyricism of Mr. Mike, who is a very highly underrated rap emcee. The songs are on point ranging from ballin to pimpin women. While these subjects may be tiring to many, Tela flips them in a way that will make you realize how creative and original he is. And I know all of the hardcore hip hop headz will love it when on the intro to "Twistedd" Tela states "Let's rock. Dedicated to the kings of hip hop....thank you." (Know who he's talking about?)

It had maybe 2 good songs it gets tiresome.......1999-06-11

All the songs sound the same sho-nuff and tired of balling are decent but the rest of the album is lame. It's not worth buying.

Perfect.......1999-04-09

I think sho-nuff is perfectly written, nomatter what anybody else says..

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This album is incredible

Explosive Piece of Mind
Cursor Miner
Manufacturer: Lo Recordings
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This album is incredible.......2002-11-18

Old school, new school synth electro pop with vocals. Cute, dark, funny, and totally amazing!!!

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An Artist's Artist
Luscious and deeply moving

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An Artist's Artist.......2006-03-18

Danielle Woerner has long been prized on the classical music scene for the exquisite intelligence of her singing and the distinctive beauty of her voice. Her range is and has been astonishing--from opera to art song--and in this recording one can her that sound and intimate sensibility which has earned her such a splendid name. Buy it!

Luscious and deeply moving.......2000-12-29

Danielle Woerner's voice is so rich and mellow, you can get lost in it. I was not familiar with this repertoire, and found Luening's setting of Emily Dickinson to be marvelous--sometimes serious, sometimes playful, always true to the deep emotions. I also liked the setting of William Blake's "Ah, Sun-flower", which Luening composed especially for this singer. I found myself listening over and over to the poems of Gail Godwin as set by her partner and collaborator, Robert Starer. The compositions are moving and complex, and Woerner makes excellent musical choices for presenting them in a way that the audience can truly feel. Highly recommended.

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Up the Irons! Er, violins...
A Big Let Down

Plays Iron Maiden's Piece of Mind
Hand of Doom Orchestra
Manufacturer: Vitamin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GY72H4
Release Date: 2006-09-19

Tracks:

Where Eagles Dare
Revelations
Flight of Icarus
Die With Your Boots On
The Trooper
Still Life
Quest For Fire
Sun and Steel
To Tame A Land

Album Description

The Hand of Doom Orchestra triumphantly performs Piece of Mind in its epic entirety. The power of classical music has never been lost on Iron Maiden. On this album, violins, woodwinds, cello, and classical guitar combine to create immense and rich instrumental renditions of "Revelations" and "The Trooper." The Hand of Doom Orchestra creates a symphonic masterpiece that retains Iron Maiden's timeless vitality.

Customer Reviews:

Up the Irons! Er, violins..........2007-03-13

I was a little nervous about purchasing this CD after reading the previous review, but after passing it up a few times, I decided to take the plunge. I have to say that I am an avid Iron Maiden fan, and have been for 20 years. With that disclaimer, I will say that this cd may not appeal to someone who has a passing interest in Maiden, or the album Piece of Mind. After firing up the CD for the first time, I listened with apprehension to the opening of the first song "Where Eagles Dare". The intro begins with horns and drums, and I thought, "eh, this is okay, at best". And, then, the violins kicked in. Wow! They managed to soar, and to so closely mimic Bruce's voice, that I was happy to buy the cd, if only for that song alone. I do agree with the previous reviewer regarding some of the flaws of the album, but I felt that, overall, the performances of several tracks really shone, including Still Life, The Trooper, Quest for Fire.

A Big Let Down.......2007-02-04

I'm not sure what the requirements are for an orchestra, but the word makes me think of a stage full of performers playing many instruments. Apparently the Hand of Doom orchestra is only 6 people. And some of the instruments aren't musical, but rather synthesizers or other sound generators.
I started up The Trooper and the first thing that stood out was the fake horns. Don't get me wrong, I like synthesizers and many kinds of electronic music, but who wants to hear a generic electronic horn in the middle of a symphony performance of great battle music? As far as I know, the only place a keyboard has succeeded in metal was Rainbow in the Dark, and it has never succeeded in an orchestra or any classical music.
Still Life and Quest for Fire are much better because the non-mechanical instruments are much less frequent. Unfortunately they did show up here and there, bringing a sudden chill through the otherwise graceful performances.

Overall I am disappointed. In many ways this album was close to achieving a grander, more immersive environment. The lack of more performers isn't such a big detriment, they play well and blend together nicely. But substituting instruments they don't have with electronics was a very bad choice. I can't help but be reminded of background music from Lords of the Realm and other mid-90's video game soundtracks.
I bought this along with Iron Maiden's Piece of Mind, but I would recommend putting your money towards another album instead.

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THE Masterpiece
Piece and Love: GO Where Eagles Dare
MIADEN ROCKS!
Real metal-head metal The classic Maiden

Piece of Mind
Iron Maiden
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000063DFP
Release Date: 2002-03-26

Tracks:

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Still Life
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THE Masterpiece.......2007-01-05

Have just listened to it for the 100th time probably as it was one of my first metal/hard rock records in the middle of the 80s. If you are new to Iron maiden, just listen to it and enjoy, if you are as much of an IM fan as me, just listen to the S. Harris's bass parts for a change -- incredible. A true masterpiece, buy it.

Piece and Love: GO Where Eagles Dare.......2006-02-27

[Iron Maiden-Piece Of Mind-1983][Friends, 7 All-TIME FAVE TRACKS: Where Eagles Dare, Revelations, Flight Of Icarus, Die With Your Boots On, The Trooper, Still Life, To Tame A Land]

MIADEN ROCKS!.......2005-12-03

As you see this is a kids review but iron maiden,rainbow,black sabbath and yngwie J. Malmsteen are my favorite musicians.Now to the album the album is cool the first time i heard it was with my dads vinyl record i just got say this album rocks here are my favorites

Where eagles dare 10/10 this songs cool because of the music an rythm

Flight of icuras 9/10 I like this song because of what its about it,the flight of icarus

trooper10/10 THIS SONG IS KILLER!!!!

BUY IT BUY IT!

Real metal-head metal The classic Maiden.......2003-12-10

I have, over the Last close to 20 years, worn out at least one vinyl and countless cassetts of this metal masterpiece. A must have for anyone who considers themself a metal lover. My 14 year old son heard for the first on vinyl and was hooked. Nikko, drives it home with some of the most solid precussion work ever heard. Great lyrics from Harris and Dickinson especially revelations. If you are new to metal, or just somehow missed out on this monument, this will change your play list.

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More wind works by American Masters

Made in America

Manufacturer: Klavier
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003M5F
Release Date: 1994-11-04

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Paean
In Memoriam Vincent Persichetti
Piece Of Mind: Thinking
Piece Of Mind: Remembering
Piece Of Mind: Feeling
Piece Of Mind: Being
The Good Soldier Schweik Ste: Ov
The Good Soldier Schweik Ste: Lament
The Good Soldier Schweik Ste: March
The Good Soldier Schweik Ste: War Dance
The Good Soldier Schweik Ste: Pastoral
The Good Soldier Schweik Ste: Finale
Tantivity

Album Description

American composers represented on this disc include Diamond, Druckman, Kurka, and Wilson.

Customer Reviews:

More wind works by American Masters.......2000-07-10

For those familiar with the Corporon series of recordings, this is no surprise. The wholly remarkable 'Piece of Mind' and the wonderful, poignant 'Schweik' were my reasons for purchasing the album. Two wonderful works. I know less about the other works, but they are well-wrought examples of the styles of their authors. The finest available musicians from one of the nation's best music schools, with demonstration-quality sound, to boot. If you enjoy serious wind music, you've got to love this. Good stuff - five stars.

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