Bless the Child [Import]

Bless the Child [Import]

Track Listings

1. Bless The Child (Single Edit)

2. Lagoon (Non Album Track)

3. The Wayfarer (Non Album Track)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Taken from the 2002 album, Century Child. 'Bless The Child' (single edit) is backed with 2 non-album tracks 'Lagoon' & 'The Wayfarer'.

Tracks:

The Entire World Is Counting On Me, And They Don't Even Know
Face : Face
Memphis Will Be Laid To Waste
Creating Something Out Of Nothing, Only To Destroy It
Pretty Soon, I Don;t KNow What, But Something Is Going To Happen
The Shotgun Message
Sometimes It's Our Mistakes That Make For The Greatest Ideas
I Used To Hate Cell Phones But Now I Hate Car Accidents
It Was As If The Dead Man Stood Upon The Air
The Human Face, Divine
Organized Beyond Recognition

Customer Reviews:

best album ever.......2007-07-01

You suck if you don't own this cd in your collection. If you're religious or not, Pick..It..Up! The chaotic madness on this cd just never gets old for me. I really don't need to write an extended review because you should already be listening to it.

Getaway.......2007-05-28

I've had this album for a while, ever since it came out, oh what five years ago? Just never on disc format. This album still has alot of push in it. I just bought it for the first time, in compact disc form, the other night and I still love it to death.

Norma Jean sets the benchmark for all those who have tried to follow in their footsteps. This album alone proves why they are the best, the superior definition to this genre, and what better album to show off as being the best of the bunch then Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child. Buy it now. Even all you pop punkers out there reading this.

Very satisfied.......2007-03-08

The CD was in perfect condition as well as the case. I'm very happy

This Destroys!!.......2007-01-04

Don't think about it just buy it!!
Why are you still reading this!!
I was lucky enough to find these guys one day and this album ripped my face off and then tried putting it back on so it could rip it off again. I love everything on this CD and I pitty someone who loves hardcore or metal who hasn't heard this.. your standards will go a bit higher and suddenly things you thought were the pinnacle suddenly will not seem as good.

In all seriousness they have a created a great album that anyone metal head/ hardcore fan should own. I've been a fan ever since this came out and have not regretted anything they've put out. Please give it a try!

good solid Norma Jean.......2006-11-10

if you like Norma Jean, it's a pretty good album. hard crunching and full of hard goodness.

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LOVE IN ANY LANGUAGE
A serene peaceful album of children's songs and lullabies

Love Is Spoken Here

Manufacturer: Mormon Tabernacle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Peace Like a River
Consider the Lilies
Sing, Choirs of Angels!
Showtime! Music of Broadway and Hollywood
Rock of Ages: 30 Favorite Hymns

ASIN: B000AE8G5M
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

Love is Spoken Here
For the Beauty of the Earth
I Feel My Savior's Love
Our Savior's Love
All through the Night
Homeward Bound
Home Is a Special Kind of Feeling
I Am a Child of God
A Child's Prayer
Suo-gan
Oh, What Songs of the Heart
I Often Go Walking
Simple Gifts
I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus
My Heavenly Father Loves Me
Turn Around
Where Love Is
Love at Home
May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You

Product Description

Songs of heart and home set the tone for the newest album by the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The album features beloved Primary songs such as "I Feel My Savior's Love," "I Am a Child of God," "Where Love Is," and "My Heavenly Father Loves Me." Favorite hymns such as "Love at Home," "Our Savior's Love," and "O What Songs of the Heart" are also included, along with familiar classics such as "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" and "Turn Around (Where Are You Going, My Little One?)" With many new arrangements by associate director Mack Wilberg, Love Is Spoken Here is destined to become another bestseller.

Customer Reviews:

LOVE IN ANY LANGUAGE.......2006-12-26

I bought this CD for the song "Love Is Spoken Here" which was sung at my father's funeral, to celebrate his life and love of music, especially Church music. Our soloist was a friend whose voice warmed our breaking hearts. But when I saw that I could also get the Mormon Tabernacle Choir version along with many other beautiful American songs, I ordered this. I highly recommend MTC if you are seeking choir music to lift your spirit.

A serene peaceful album of children's songs and lullabies.......2005-09-13

"Love is Spoken Here" is the newest released by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Featuring children's primary songs, well-known lullabies, and popular favorites, this is a unique entry in the Choir's repetoire, and the albums breathes serenity and peace. The track listing is as follows:

1 Love is Spoken Here
Music: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938-
Text: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938-
Arrangement: Sam Cardon 3:25

2 For the Beauty of the Earth
Music: Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872
Text: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 3:03

3 I Feel My Savior's Love
Music: K. Newell Dayley, 1939-
Text: Ralph Rodgers Jr, K. Newell Dayley, Laurie Huffman
Arrangement: Sam Cardon 3:30

4 Our Savior's Love
Music: Crawford Gates, 1921-
Text: Edward L. Hart, 1916-
Pacific Publications 4:37

5 All through the Night
Music: Welsh Folk Song
Text: Welsh Traditional
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 4:57

6 Homeward Bound
Music: Marta Keen Thompson
Text: Marta Keen Thompson
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 5:46

7 Home Is a Special Kind of Feeling
Music: John Rutter
Text: David Grant
Arrangement: From "The Wind in the Willows"
Hinshaw Music (ASCAP) 3:11

8 I Am a Child of God
Music: Mildred Tanner Pettit, 1895-1977
Text: Naomi Ward Randall, 1908-
Arrangement: Nathan Hofheins 3:36

9 A Child's Prayer
Music: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938-
Text: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938-
Arrangement: Barlow Bradford 3:46

10 Suo-Gân
Music: Welsh lullaby
Text: David Warner
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 5:07

11 Oh, What Songs of the Heart
Music: William Clayson, 1840-1887
Text: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849-1942
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg
Jackman Music Corporation 4:45

12 I Often Go Walking
Music: Jeanne P. Lawler, 1924-
Text: Phyllis Luch, 1937-
Arrangement: Nathan Hofheins 2:58

13 Simple Gifts
Music: Shaker song
Text: Traditional Shaker, additional text: David Warne
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg
Oxford University Press (ASCAP) 3:04

14 I'm Trying to be Like Jesus
Music: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938-
Text: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938-
Arrangement: Barlow Bradford
Nature Sings Publishing 4:38

15 My Heavenly Father Loves Me
Music: Clara W. McMaster, 1904-
Text: Clara W. McMaster, 1904-
Arrangement: Nathan Hofheins 2:48

16 Turn Around
Music: Harry Belafonte, Malvina Reynolds, Alan Greene
Text: Harry Belafonte, Malvina Reynolds, Alan Greene
Arrangement: Michael Davis 3:24

17 Where Love Is
Music: Joanne Bushman Doxey and Marjorie Castleton Kjar
Text: Joanne Bushman Doxey and Norma B. Smith
Arrangement: Sam Cardon 4:23

18 Love at Home
Music: John Hugh McNaughton, 1829-1891
Text: John Hugh McNaughton, 1829-1891
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 3:36

19 May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You
Music: Meredith Willson, 1902-1984
Text: Meredith Willson, 1902-1984
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 5:59

This album follows on the heels of the #1 charting album "Choose Something Like A Star" and shows the choir hewing closely to their signature sound and style, while adding a new dimension to their repetoire. This album is perfect for families and is especially suited for young children.

Jill Scott Collaborations (2 CD Set) [ENHANCED]

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It's Jill...need I say more?

Jill Scott Collaborations (2 CD Set) [ENHANCED]
Jill Scott
Manufacturer: Hidden Beach Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Collaborations

ASIN: B000N2ZYQU

Product Description

Limited Edtion includes BONUS Enhanced CD with a Live Performance Video and an Exclusive track featuring THE ROOTS. DISC ONE: 1)Love Rain (Head Nod Remix) - featuring MOS DEF, 2)Daydreamin' - featuring LUPE FIASCO, 3)Good Morning Heartache - featuring CHRIS BOTTI, 4)Said Enough - featuring THE ISLEY BROTHERS, 5)One Time - featuring ERIC ROBERTSON, 6)Let Me - featuring SERGIO MENDES & WILL.I.AM, 7)Eight Minutes To Sunrise - featuring COMMON, 8)Funky For You - featuring COMMON & BILAL, 9)Sometime I Wonder - featuring DARIUS RUCKER, 10)Slide - featuring JEFF BRADSHAW, 11)The Rain - featuring WILL SMITH, 12)God Bless The Child - featuing AL JARREAU & GEORGE BENSON, 13)Kingdom Come - featuring KIRK FRANKLIN, 14)Love Rain (Coffee Shop Mix) - featuring MOS DEF, BONUS CD: "You Got Me" - featuring THE ROOTS, Live Performance (Video) and Original Demo Recording (Audio)

Customer Reviews:

It's Jill...need I say more?.......2007-01-31

Jill Scott, consistent from start to finish, never fails to satisfy. It's no secret that Jill writes and delivers a song with equal intensity, however, we had no clue how well she could collaborate with industry greats, not only holding her own, but often outshining music's seasoned veterans. Who is Jill Scott? If the answer to that question has not been clearly answered by The Experience and Beautifully Human, one listen to Collaborations will clarify Jill Scott as the last of the real deal entertainers, no gimmicks, no distracting stage shows or music videos, fully clothed, confident and intelligent, her talent alone speaks for itself. She is the role model that our little girls should see. I guess she proves that there is no need for bling bling, when you can sing sing. And if it wasn't enough to get Ms. Scott doing her thing with the likes of the Isley Brothers, Al Jarreau, Mos Def and Common, this Limited Edition, 2 CD Set, contains bonus material boasting a live performance from the Roots, the original demo recording of You Got Me and sample songs showcasing Hidden Beach Record talent. With so many artist putting out mediocre 1-hit discs, you simply can't go wrong with this one. BUY THIS CD!!!

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A real gem for all trombone and brass enthusiasts
Another Great Trombone CD from the 4 of a Kind Guys

Four of a Kind 2

Manufacturer: Summit(Classical)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Four of a Kind, Music for Trombone Quartet
Trombonastics
Trombonology
The Virtuoso Trombone
The Art of the Trombone

ASIN: B00008VGLY
Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

Overture To The 'Barber Of Seville'
I. Andante Con Moto
II. Allegro Assai
III. Vivace
From Paritita in D Minor For Solo Violin
From Partita in D Minor For Solo Violin
I. Adagio
II. Allegro
III. Largo
V. Allegro Molto Vivace
I. Andante Con Moto
II. Allegro Molto
III. Allegretto Grazio
IV. Adagio
V. Allegro Molto Vivace
I. Choral
II. Mouvement Perpetuel
III. Lento
IV. Final
God Bless The Child
It's Only A Paper Moon
Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Customer Reviews:

A real gem for all trombone and brass enthusiasts.......2007-05-18

This is another superb performance by Alessi, Hartman, Lawrence and Bollinger. These players are extremely gifted musicians. The musicality and technical prowess of these players is first rate. They play beautifully as an ensemble and the entire disc is very enjoyable. This should be required listening for all aspiring trombonists and brass enthusiasts.

Another Great Trombone CD from the 4 of a Kind Guys.......2004-01-06

I purchased the first 4 of a Kind CD shortly after it came out in 92. At the time there weren't many "Classical" Trombone CDs (well ok I admit it, I bought it on Cassette Tape), and the release of this item was a real find for me. I loved the tape. It was just great to hear what a trombone could sound like in the hands of a master.

As an amateur trombonist of more than 30 years, it has been very tough to develop as a player as there aren't many audio resources available to help you with things like sound and approach. At the time of the casette's release, the cassette was a real find, and I was happy to add it to my collection of trombone playing resources.

Well, it is almost 11 years later, and I am very happy to add this second great CD to my collection now. As a student and a listener, there is so much "to get out" of this CD. From a technical standpoint, the balance of playing, overall musicality of every recorded number, and the many styles presented is a wonderful resource to help you learn to play this great instrument. Of especially significant note is the absolutely beautiful sounds that can be heard, the balance between each and every part, and the perfect tuning of this ensemble (at least to this listener's ears). Things just ring in the high range, and "rattle and roll" down low. Listen for some just great Blair Bollinger Bass Trombone on this CD throughout. The playing and blend is gourgeous, and it is easy to see why these very fine players are so admired.

From a pure listener's standpoint, this album is fun listening and a musical joy to the ear. From the first track to last, this CD is full of musical gems, plenty of good musical ideas, and imaginative and very inspired music making. What becomes clear quickly as you listen is just how obviously much these guys like playing together, and the fun they are having. It comes out over and over again in every number.

There isn't a single clinker on this CD, or anyting that is disappointing or below standard in any way. The "Barber of Seville" is espcially good fun; I could see Elmer and Bugs in my mind as I listened to it (as an aside, if you haven't seen that famous Warner Brothers Cartoon featuring The Barber of Seville excerpts, try to find it, ooh, wait till I get that Wabbit!). On the other hand, I must also profess a real love for baseball, and the tune "Take me Out to The Ball Game". I just loved the arrangement, and the ensemble playing. It was just great. Including the "Crack of the Bat" and fan noise close to the end of the track just tops things off.

I really think these wonderful musicians have produced a truly great CD that obviously was put together with the listener in mind. From a techncial recording standpoint, you don't need to adjust the volume any time while listening to the CD, and the quality of the recording and editing of every tune is just great. Consequently, this CD simply flows by from beginning to end. You will want to play it again and again.

Tracks:

Be Yourself
Love Is The Answer
Do What You Gotta Do
A Child Is Born
God Bless The Child
Ballad Of The Sad Young Men (Bonus Track)
Lost In The Stars (New Mix) (Bonus Track)
A Child Is Born (Alternate Take) (Bonus Track)

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Guitarist Kenny Burrell's only recording for producer Creed Taylor's CTI label, God Bless the Child is in some ways a typical CTI affair. The hallmarks of the label's sound--slick production and lush orchestration--are on full display, which means that much of the appeal of this album will be a matter of taste. Listeners who prefer Charlie Parker's albums with strings, for example, will love it, while those who thrill more to Bird's small-group efforts will probably be turned off. But even those in the latter group will have to admit that the magic on some of these tracks is undeniable--despite arranger Don Sebesky's sometimes superfluous string orchestrations, Burrell's guitar playing here is simply gorgeous. On "A Child Is Born" and a thrilling version of the title track, Burrell is in luminous form, building from beautiful chordal soloing to soulful single-note lines in a manner entirely his own. With an all-star band (including bassist Ron Carter and drummer Billy Cobham) providing an intensely swinging backdrop, Burrell shines even when the arrangements threaten to drown him out. The added bonus tracks on the CD reissue--an alternate take of "A Child Is Born" without the string orchestrations and two solo guitar performances--will further delight listeners who crave more of Burrell's guitar. --Ezra Gale

Customer Reviews:

Late night music.......2007-03-02

This disc from the Detroit native and master jazz guitarist, Kenny Burrel, was originally recorded in 1971. The disc features an all-star cast of musicians, technicians and producer;it is a classic. Check out the personnel accompanying Burrel, you have, Freddie Hubbard on Trumpet, Ron Carter on bass, Hubert Laws on flute and two of the best percussionists, Airto Moreira and Ray Barreto, plus a string section arranged by Don Sebesky, enginnered by the great Rudy Van Gelder and topped off by a Cecil Taylor production! Talk about jazz all-stars! As for the music, well it is timeless, perfect for a reflective late night, a bit on the mellow side but nonetheless a fascinating collection of a who's who of vintage jazz that sounds as good today as some 35+years ago. The first two tracks are almost like a warm up session for the talents of Kenny Burrel has he unveils his talents, pushing the Charlie Christian style into then, new territory. His mellow guitar licks are tasteful and classy. It is not until "Do What You Gotta Do" that the accompanying musicians open up for extended solos, most notably and eloquently by Freddie Hubard, who blows a mean solo. The highlight of this disc is the title track, "God Bless The Child" that features quiet souful renderings on guitar accented by string accompanyment. Strings are not always a jazz aficionados favorite addition to a jazz ensemble but it adds a touch of class and in this case it further advances the mellow nature of the song. The strings also play counterpoint to the bluesy jazz guitar of Burrel. The strings play endlessly while Burrel dispatches his signature sound and they excahnge dominance over the song ultimately relinquishing the lead to the man himself, Kenny Burrel. If there is one complaint about this disc, it would be that there are not enough solos and give and take between the musicians; it seems clearly that this was Kenny Burrels disc and not a group of his but rather top notch studio personnel brought in for the recording. All in all, this is a good change of pace disc for those quite nights, late at night, when you want music to be unobtrusive.

Extravagant Jazz Collection.......2006-08-31

Kenny Burrell is one of the most prolific jazz guitarists to span about 6 decades. This recording produced by Creed Taylor, one of jazz's major successful commerical producers, in 1971 is Kenny's most elaborate work to date.

Classic jazz songs (each over 8 minutes long!) include "A Child Is Born" and "God Bless The Child" plus a Broadway tune "Lost In The Stars". In addition to these standards, there are original songs written by Kenny Burrell. On top of that, add a who's who of musical talents who join Kenny in this musical palette. These jazz legends include Ron Carter, Hubert Laws, Ray Barretto, and Freddie Hubbard to name a few. What an entourage!

The original lp released in 1971 had only 5 songs. A cd released in the late nineties included 7 songs. But this cd has an extra bonus cut, another version of "A Child Is Born" which is over 7 minutes long, remastered from the original tapes and includes 8 songs for your listening pleasure.

Some will say that this is not Kenny Burrell's "true sound" due to lush orchestrations and the addition of other very fine jazz legend talents. But a truly gifted artist is always improvising, always growing, and always discovering. In this collection, Kenny Burrell shows us a side of himself rarely seen. Always in the foreground of the accompanying musicians, this music is as much about Kenny Burrell as any other in his recording career. We are the lucky ones to have the opportunity to enjoy the experience.

Beautiful.......2005-06-24

I discovered this record in 1974 as I was just beginning to develop an understanding of and a love for jazz. All of the material on it is interesting and tastefully done, and, since it is a Creed Taylor production, it's as likely as not to have performances embellished with string arrangements. In general I'm not a huge fan of jazz with strings, but I have to make an exception in this case, and that is because of A Child Is Born / God Bless The Child. Although on both the CD and on the original LP, A Child Is Born / God Bless The Child is shown as two separate pieces, in fact it is a single continuous piece with a short section of semi-schmaltzy solo strings bridging the two together. When I first heard it, I liked the guitar parts, and I didn't quite get the string parts. But I quickly became very engrossed in it - so much so that I have not tired of listening to it in the thirty years since I first listened to it. The entire piece has a logic to it and it builds in a smouldering sort of emotional intensity from beginning to end with the middle section being like a breathing space. If there was nothing else on this CD it would still be worth the price.

Slow and Sweet.......2005-03-31

Don't expect any fast music here - the sort that you would expect from other virtuosos like Benson (the early one). Nevertheless, this is a very sweet album that any jazz guitar fanatic should buy.

And even though it's just a "bonus track", I love the "Ballad Of The Sad Young Men".

Guitar master in top form..........2003-08-31

Lovely album, all the way through. One could argue that some moments seem over-produced, but it's a minor quibble. Burrell obviously knows how to pick and how to please, and if you like his other work, you can't miss this one. If you are looking for your first CD with Kenny on it, I might suggest the "Kenny Burrell With John Coltrane" release on Original Jazz Classics as just as good or better. This one has about 50 minutes of mellow, but not boring, music. Focused listening with ear phones is a good way to start here, then throw it on the changer and go on with your normal life.

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A Wonderful Voice From The Past
Chaliapin - Prima Voce

Prima Voce: Chaliapin

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000037JO
Release Date: 1992-12-02

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Boris Godounov, Pimens Narration
The Demon, Do Not Weep, Child
Mashenka
Sapphische Ode
The Song Of The Flea
Oh, Could I In Song Tell My Sorrow
Boris Godounov, Varlaams Song
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Boris Godounov, Boris' Monologue
Boris Godounov, Clock Scene
Boris Godounov, Farewell Prayer And Death
In Questa Tomba Oscura
Prince Igor, Khan Kontchak' s Aria
Folk Song, Down The Petersky
Aleko, Aleko's Cavatina
Faust, Un, Rat...Le Reau D'or
Nochen' ka
Rusalka, The Miller' s Aria
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Russlan And Ludmilla, Farlaf's Rondo
Elegie
Twofold Litany
Chanson De La Mort De Don Quichotte
The Song Of The Flea

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Voice From The Past.......2006-07-27

This two-disc set gives a good overview of the great Russian Bass singer. It has a total of 36 selections, and covers the years 1911 to 1936.

With a voice of tremendous range and power, Chaliapin could also sing softly and with feeling. A very flexible instrument that comes through the old recording technology of the 78 record era. A good example of the pure physical gifts of his voice is 'Farlaf's Rondo' by Glinka. A 'patter' song, with words and syllables sung rapidly and seemingly without taking a breath. As if the performance wasn't difficult enough, Chaliapin speeds up the tempo at the ending of the rondo! It shows the breath control he had, and while the singer seems to be none of the worst for wear, I was left breathless just listening!

Two selections, Boris' Monologue from 'Boris Godounov' and 'Song of The Flea', by Mussorgsky, are represented by two different performances. This gives a good idea of the breadth of Chaliapin's art, as each performance of the same work is full of nuance and artistry. It is hard for me to pick which performance I like best. As with any great artist, each time a work is performed it is not just a repitition, but a unique recreation.

The transfers naturally have much surface noise, as all are from the 78 rpm record era. I have most of these recordings on transfers to LP's and the noise is much more apparant than on the CD transfers. With older recordings such as these, any transfers and 'cleaning up' of the sound can only go so far. If too much of the noise from the originals is 'cleaned up', the recording can lose presence. Whomever engineered the transfers to CD has hit a happy middle ground. The background noise is still there, but not so annoying as on LP, while the sound of the actual music and Chaliapin's voice seems much more alive.

What I have read about Chaliapin says that he was not only a great singer, but a great actor also. The two do not always go together, for a great voice in opera can make up for a lack of acting ability. To have both talents rolled into one is rare. Contemporary accounts of Chaliapin's operatic performances comment as much on his acting as his singing. There arevideos of his film performance in Ibert's Don Quichotte, which I want to see when I have the chance.

If you're passion is the human voice, you must hear Chaliapin. It is not possible to say he or anyone else was the best. But these recordings show he was a consummate artist, and are well worth exploring.

Recommended.

Chaliapin - Prima Voce.......2006-03-18

The recordings are old but the only way one can hear a legend!

The selections are excellent and the quality is as one would expect from this vintage recording.

I enjoy going back to hear these voices and this is the only way to understand the history

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from Solo Piano Publications
If you like soothing, gentle piano music, this is for you!

A Tribute to Gershwin & Friends

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Duets: An American Classic

ASIN: B00000374H
Release Date: 2000-08-01

Tracks:

Our Love Is Here To Stay
Someone To Watch Over Me
God Bless The Child
Laura
Autumn Leaves
Summertime
You Do Something To Me
I Will Be With You
Bess, You Is My Woman
Swanee
He Loves She Loves
Never Alone
My Funny Valentine

Customer Reviews:

from Solo Piano Publications.......2005-11-02

Michael Allen Harrison's "A Tribute to Gershwin and Friends" is by no means a new album, but it's new to me, and what a killer! I had the opportunity to meet Harrison in Portland, OR last year and to see him play live. He's one of a handful of pianists so extraordinarily gifted that he seems to be the most at home with the piano at his fingertips, making the most difficult passages look like child's play. That doesn't mean that this album is showy or full of bravado. The clarity of Harrison's playing and the depth of emotion conveyed is head and shoulders above the majority of pianists out there (Michael Dulin and Philip Aaberg come to mind as players with this kind of pianism. Awesome, all three!!!) "Gershwin and Friends" is made up of thirteen compositions that harken back to a more innocent era when music was more relaxed and less competitive. Six of the songs were composed by George Gershwin, two are original Harrison pieces, and the others are standards that were composed at about the same time as the Gershwin pieces. Most are piano solos, but a few of the tracks include bass and/or guitar. For the most part, this is a quiet, soulful recording, but there are some upbeat and lively moments as well.

All of the tracks on this album are wonderful, but I have some favorites. The CD opens with a sultry "Our Love Is Here to Stay." With just piano and acoustic bass, this is the perfect slow dance. "God Bless the Child" is dark and slinky in an easy, sensual style. Bass, electric guitar and very light percussion enhance the mood. Yum! "Autumn Leaves" has been one of my favorite songs since I was a kid, and Harrison's arrangement does not disappoint. Flowing and elegant, the heartbreaking melody touches deep within. And then there's "Summertime," my all-time favorite Gershwin piece. Dark and bluesy for a couple of verses, the last minute or so is more uptempo and improvised - an incredible arrangement! "Swanee" begins in a ballad style that is dark and slow and develops into the melody most of us are familiar with in a whimsical, nostalgic style; it ends with a phrase from Stephen Foster's "Old Folks At Home" - a cute touch! "My Funny Valentine," another favorite standard of mine, closes the album with an enchanting love song full of easy grace and tenderness.

What a great album! Michael Allen Harrison has inspired me to pull out some of my Gershwin piano books and dust them off, but I can only dream of playing this music like him! Very highly recommended!

If you like soothing, gentle piano music, this is for you!.......1998-06-14

It is the perfect music to play when relaxing by the fire. Very soothing, remarkable piano... Truly a delight to listen to!

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Great playing by Kenny Burrell -- as usual!
THE Standard for Jazz Guitar
Burrell at his very best

God Bless the Child
Kenny Burrell
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000026BT
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

Be Yourself
Love Is The Answer
Do What You Gotta Do
Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
A Child Is born
God Bless The Child
Lost In The Stars

Customer Reviews:

Great playing by Kenny Burrell -- as usual!.......2003-12-02

I'm a big Kenny Burrell fan. He's the most soulful straight ahead jazz guitarist around, no question about it.

I too own this effort in vinyl and CD. While it may not be the very best recorded jazz guitar ever, it IS very, very good and if you're a fan of Kenny Burrell, consider this an essential recording.

His signature tone and effortless, bluesy, funky, tasteful chording and phrasing is just perfect. It's all good.

The backup musicians are jazz giants in their own right, including Ron Carter, Freddy Hubbard, Billy Cobham, Hubert Laws and Airto Moreira, plus a string section. Forgive me, those I didn't mention!

Five stars plus!

THE Standard for Jazz Guitar.......2002-02-05

Total command of the instrument, consummate taste, and phrasing far surpassing that of any other guitarist before or since...
The vinyl LP's side two consisted of "A Child Is Born" and "God Bless The Child", treatments comprising what remains to this day quite simply the greatest album side of jazz guitar ever recorded .

Burrell at his very best.......2001-07-12

I bought this album as a"vinyl" in 1971 when it was first realeased, after 10 years or so it was more or less worn out, but somewhere around 1992 I luckily found it on CD. The music rewards repeated listening.BUT....you will be caught the very first time you hear it. This is the only album that Burrell did for the CTI label, s far as I know...The usage of small string group of violins and cello gives an impressionistic touch, and gives the music a kind of a beauty that almost hurts when listening to it. Burrels playing is absolutely outstanding it consists of his mix of sophisticated blues lines combined with very pretty harmonic playing, where each chord is carefully outlined, and he plays with such a confidence that it is overwhelming. Freddie Hubbard plays a beautiful solo on "Do what you gotta do" which also is one of the best tracks, but also the two classic ballads, "God Bless the Child" and "A Child is Born" are oustanding.. in my mind those two ballads might represent the best playing by Burrell ever. Buy this one if you are a Burrell fan, or just love beautiful swinging sweet and bluesy music.

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The Best

God Bless the Child
Billie Holiday
Manufacturer: Prime Cuts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002V33
Release Date: 1995-07-14

Tracks:

Lover Man
Miss Brown to You
My Man
Let's Dream in the Moonlight
If You Were Mine
Don't Explain
What a Little Moonlight Can Do
Georgia on My Mind
Night and Day
God Bless the Child

Customer Reviews:

The Best.......2001-01-16

I happened upon this CD in a music store, and because it was on sale I decided to buy it. I wasn't quite sure who Billie Holiday was, I just remembered my mom talking about listening to her when she was young. Needless to say I didn't expect to relate to the music at all. To my surprise I absolutely loved the CD. The songs are timeless and Billie's voice is amazing, unlike any other I've ever heard. Now I listen to her music whenever I get a chance. I would recommend this CD to anyone, young or old. It's definitely a classic.

Average customer rating:

A good way to get most of the bonus tracks

Bless the Child

Manufacturer: Spinefarm
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006J9O5

Tracks:

Bless The Child
The Wayfarer
Come Cover Me
Dead Boys Poem
Once Upon A Troubador
A Return To The Sea
Sleepwalker
Nightquest

Album Description

Limited edition release (one pressing only with no repress!) featuring material taken from Japanese edition releases, live albums and limited edition releases, 'Bless The Child', 'Wayfarer' (taken from the Japanese edition of Century Child), 'Come Cover M

Customer Reviews:

A good way to get most of the bonus tracks.......2004-12-03

I got this album basically because it was probably the easiest/cheapest way to get most of the bonus tracks offered on the exorbitant Japanese import albums. Since there are eight songs in all, it IS almost like buying a complete disc by itself, which was another big selling point to me. I've only just begun collecting Nightwish CD's and like their other material that I'm familiar with so far, it does not disappoint at all. In particular, the songs "A Return to the Sea", "Sleepwalker", and "Nightquest" should not be missed. The only bonus song they neglected to include is "Sleeping Sun" which isn't too hard to come by on other albums. If you're a big fan and want the bonus material, I would definitely recommend this CD as an excellent means to do so.

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