Instrumental Best [Import]

Instrumental Best [Import]

Track Listings

1. Brothers

2. Dawn

3. Air on a Theme

4. Blitzkrieg

5. Blue

6. Asylum I - Asylum

7. Asylum II - Sky Euphoria

8. Asylum III - Quantum Leap

9. Power and Glory - Takada's Theme

10. Molto Arpeggiosa

11. Preludium

12. Instru - Mental Institution

13. Treasure from the East

14. Requiem

15. Far Beyond the Sun [Live]

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese exclusive compilation featuring 15 instrumental tracks by the guitar virtuoso. Canyon. 2004.

Tracks:

Orinoco Flow
Caribbean Blue
Book Of Days
Anywhere Is
Only If...
The Celts
China Roses
Shepherd Moons
Ebudae
Storms In Africa
Watermark
Paint the Sky with Stars
Marble Halls
On My Way Home
The Memory Of Trees
Boadicea

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New Age diva Enya first became widely known when her 1988 album Watermark sold 4 million copies and launched the single "Orinoco Flow." Her follow-up, Shepherd Moons, was even more successful, selling over 10 million copies despite its slightly lower grade of ethereal enchantment. In 1997 she released Paint the Sky with Stars, an assortment of her best work from these two early albums plus gems from 1995's The Memory of Trees and the soundtrack to the BBC series The Celts. The most melodic and atmospheric examples of Enya's lovely Celtic-flavored songwriting shine on this disc. Those unfamiliar with the former Clannad member will find charm in such sweet lullabies as "Marble Halls" and "China Roses" while delighting in the more energetic "Book of Days," "Storms in Africa," and "Caribbean Blue." Overall, an outstanding collection from an artist who gives New Age a good name. --Karen Karleski

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Customer Reviews:

I am a 22 year old male..........2007-07-21

And love this album. Not many things can "take me away" and help me relax like listening to Paint the Sky with Stars.

Anyone who loves harmony will enjoy this album.

Serenity Now!.......2007-07-10

I've listened to this CD over and over and I never get tired of it. Enya's music is so wonderfully soothing and serene. I recommend listening to this one while driving to keep road rage at bay!

Real Ear-Candy.......2007-07-07

As a musician myself I'm always searching for the ultimate unique musical experience and Enya's music is timeless. This "best of collection" will deliver hours of listening please. Enya's multi-layered voice textures, that give her music its uniqueness, are soothing to the ears. Real ear-candy!

You may like this selection also: Sunrise

A Sound All Her Own !.......2007-07-06

Oh, Wow! This is a cd that will be liked by all who enjoy M E H D I, C E L T IC or even Loreena Mckinnett. It is the very essence of good new age. So tranquil, yet so spirited, this cd is a refreshing break from my well-worn collection, I just keep wanting to listen to it over and over again. I am amazed! It reminds me somewhat of Celtic Women, but still very unique. This is music to the soul. Absolutely relaxing, as well.

ALSO RECOMMENDED: M E H D I ~ Instrumental Paradise Volume 8..A True Gem.

Mood Music, some good, some bad.......2007-06-27

Enya's music is spacey with airy singing. Much of it is genuinely moving and touches emotions, but other tunes make the listener almost want to die. Definitely mood music. Good songs:

Orinoco Flow
Carribean Blue - very ethereal
Book of Days
Celts
Anywhere Is
Only If
The Celts

Paint the Sky with Stars - not a good song. I mention it as illustrative of my above comment. This is a real downer. Don't listen to it if you are struggling with suicidal thoughts in your life. I'm not just making a bad joke with this comment; it is truly mournful.

Overall the first half is more enjoyable. Album could have 5 stars if it had maintained that pace, but the 2nd half is much more depressing rather than emotive

Average customer rating:

Wonderful CD
Classic rythmn and bl,ues
Classic
My favorite for all times...
Rhythm Section 101

The Very Best of Booker T. & the MG's
Booker T. & the MG's
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Release Date: 1994-06-21

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Slim Jenkin's Place
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Customer Reviews:

Wonderful CD.......2007-05-06

Booker T & the MG's is one of my favorite groups. I've always thought their music is like combining the church organ with Clapton. I only wish they were doing more live work so that fans like myself could see them more. But since they aren't, this is a nice substitute.

Classic rythmn and bl,ues.......2007-02-12

I was reminded of this music and went on the internet and bought it on your site. Awesome music. Good condition and received promptly.

Classic.......2007-01-11

Green Onions and Chinese Checkers are enough reason to buy the CD. Both are classic songs that'll get you to say, "Hey, I like that song, but never knew what it was" - without the lyrics, you just don't know... As one of the great Memphis Sun Studios era backup bands, you've heard them play before, now listen to their sounds. The songs aren't completely original (even Green Onions owes homage to John Lee Hooker's Onions which came out roughly the same time) and the sound isn't wholey unfamiliar (you've heard them before as backup, you just don't know it) but the music is wholey fantastic. Pass another side of those Onions...

My favorite for all times..........2006-08-24

The sound of Hammond embraces you at the first moment and the tune elevates you from your seat in seconds.. Definitely superb...

As a classic of decades, Green Onions is my No.1 road hit...

Rhythm Section 101.......2005-09-13

Oh, how I wish 30 years ago when I was a young keyboardist I had been listening to these guys instead of prog rock. Like a basketball team that plays as a single unit instead of a jumble of one-on-one games, each member of Booker T & the MG's added one-quarter of the whole sound, with no one trying to be the star (even though each was capable of being just that). Anyone who wants to be a serious student of any rhythm section instrument, whether you're playing jazz, R&B, rock or whatever, should listen to these guys religiously and learn that it's not what you put in that matters, it's what you leave out. Listen to them by themselves, and then listen to them backing Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett and especially Otis Redding, it doesn't get any better than that.

Memphis soul is some of the most exciting music ever recorded, one of America's most important contributions to 20th century music, and Booker T & the MG's single-handedly defined the sound.

King Of The Surf Guitar: The Best Of Dick Dale & His Del-Tones

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Dick Dale was the Pioneer...
Surf mandolin
A Great Album but not easy listening music . . . .
DickDale-King of the Surf Guitar
You Don't Know Dick

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Release Date: 1989-08-04

Tracks:

Let's Go Trippin
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Misirlou
Mr. Peppermint Man
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King Of The Surf Guitar
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Riders In The Sky
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Mr. Eliminator
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One Double One Oh!
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This collection rightly concentrates on Dale's instrumental exploits as the Jimi Hendrix of surf music. Nineteen sixty-one's "Let's Go Trippin'" was the first real surf instrumental, although the pyrotechnic fretwork of later Dale records is largely absent. Those divebomb runs, reverb drenchings, and impossibly quick picking displays materialize on the next single, "Shake & Stomp," then bloom on the revved-up Middle-Eastern standard "Misirlou." Dale's instrumentals generally fell into two camps: standard-progression frat blasts ("Take It Off," "Night Rider," "Mr. Eliminator") and minor-key Middle-Eastern excursions ("The Wedge," the "Pipeline"-esque "Banzai Wipeout," "The Victor," even "Hava Nagila"--which Jewish purists must have regarded as a hora of Babylon), on which his blistering technique was more likely to find its spotlight Some of his best work is found on "King of the Surf Guitar," a Duane Eddy knockoff with great vocals by the Blossoms garnished by lightning flashes of boss guitar. With all the dazzling axe-work on display (also including a beautiful 1987 duet with Stevie Ray Vaughan on the Chantays' unearthly "Pipeline"), the coolest cut here may be the sole vocal, "Mr. Peppermint Man," on which Dale's rasp oozes a concupiscent slime over the murky tale of a lollipop Lothario who "carries a little sign that says, Have some dessert." Frat rock godhead. --Ken Barnes

Customer Reviews:

Dick Dale was the Pioneer..........2007-05-31

I knew of Dick Dale's more well known tunes, his first "Let's go tripping" & "Misirlou", but the lesser known tracks are quite good. It demonstrates Dale's growth from his first to the "Pipeline" remake. The tracks are pretty much layed out on chronological order, and that's good.

His style is all over this cd, no mistaking it. He's described as "High Energy", and I'm not a fan of harsh surf - some of that here, but all good.

I recommend this cd for surf tune lovers and how surf all started with Dick Dale.

Surf mandolin.......2007-03-05

Dick Dale was left-handed, yet didn't reverse the strings on his guitar. His technique is most accurately described as electrified mandolin that was augmented in 1962 with a portable Fender reverb unit. He is widely considered the father of surf music and there's no denying that those who came after Dale used his music as a starting point.

The Del-Tones never had a hit record in their time; not even "Misrilou" made much of a splash (forgive the pun). That song and Dale enjoyed a sort of notoriety 30 years after the track's release thanks to the film PULP FICTION. It was featured in the movie's opening credits.

In comparison to the surf music that followed in Dick Dale's wake (pun again), his stuff had more energy perhaps, but it just wasn't as good. Dale had a penchant for reworking tunes to his style that probably should have been left alone-- "The Wedge," "Riders In The Sky" and "Hava Nagila" are good examples of this.

The last selection, "Pipeline," features Stevie Ray Vaughan, and was recorded in 1987. RHINO did a fine job of remastering the older sides, and their liner notes are informative. THE BEST OF DICK DALE & HIS DEL-TONES is a collection that will appeal most to surf music completists, and historians of the "California Sound."

TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 41:54

A Great Album but not easy listening music . . . ........2007-02-17

I am more partial to metal and hard rock, but Dick Dale is great! The first man to blow up amps and melt guitar picks. He used to start with a handful and flick them off into to audience.

Most of the tracks are a good cross section of the times; has artist as well as studio written and produced tracks. If you are interested in pre-Beach Boys 'surf guitar', this is one to get.

Most people will recognize Banzai Wipeout, but there are some 'studio produced' tracks as well that Dale was forced to record. They are insipid, but a good contrast to the artist's material. Dale wanted to see what he could do with a traditional melody, Hava Nagila has to be experienced . . . .its a great revenge track for all the boring whiny gangsta rap you hear in the summer.

DickDale-King of the Surf Guitar.......2007-01-21

Don't think Dale can play a song the same way twice. Didn't like the selection of songs nor the way they produced.
J

You Don't Know Dick.......2006-12-31

I've owned this particular CD for years, but I have been kind of reluctant to review it. Y'see, to me, Dick Dale is kind of like the Tao; "the Tao that is spoken about, is not the Tao..." The Dick dale that I speak about is not really Dick Dale.

Dick Dale needs to be experienced in order to be appreciated. I can't explain his music. It's kind of primal, kind of tribal, it's kind of raw and will gnaw at your gut for hours after listening to it. It takes a "different kind" of soul to not only listen to Dick Dale, but appreciate him. This isn't said out of arrogance, it's just said out of a knowing that not everybody will like him just like not everyone likes the Mills Brothers...

Shine little glow worm...

He is truly amazing. I saw him in concert a few times, but I remember one time he was playing so fast and so furious that he broke a guitar string in the middle of a jam session. Big deal you say? What would you say if I told you he changed that guitar string while he was playing it? He had a stage hand hold the guitar, while he changed the string with his left hand and played with his right. You wouldn't even believe how thunderous the applause was after that happened.

Every time I've seen him, I've been "deaf" for days. I've never left a Dick Dale concert without somehow changing in some way. He's like a Shaman, a wizard, an alchemist. He can transform the ordinary into something pure and golden. He is truly one of the world's greatest (and most overlooked) musicians.

He is the King.

So, buy this album. It's a great little starter and after you learn to appreciate this album, go to another, and another, until you'll finally be able to say, "Wow, I really do know Dick..."

Peace and Blessings, children

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Good Smooth Jazz CD...Worth The Money!!!!
One of the best all around jazz albums around!
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ASIN: B000002NHZ
Release Date: 1997-10-28

Tracks:

Maputo - Bob James/David Sanborn
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Customer Reviews:

Good Smooth Jazz CD...Worth The Money!!!!.......2007-07-30

A Very Nice Collection Of Laid Back Smooth Jazz! The Track "Angela" From "Taxi" Is Familiar To Just About Anyone! 101 Eastbound By Fourplay Is One Of My Favorites, Along With Rio De Janerio Blue By Randy Crawford!I Will Probably Look Into Other CD's In This Series! This Is A Well Put Together CD. Something Here For All Tastes!

One of the best all around jazz albums around!.......2006-03-01

Lots of good quality music on this CD. The theme from Taxi as well as other old classics are found here. Listening to the samples on Amazon sold me! I fondly remembered each one from a time long gone but never forgotten. We had a station in New York that played smooth jazz selections all day and night. This album brings all the songs back to mind and then some. I have played new grooves into the CD and even my kids like it for both relaxing and just good listening. Love this cd to the max!

The Album Doesn't Disappoint.......2006-02-17

I have been a Smooth Jazz fan for about two or three years, and this record really is amazing. I wasn't sure if I was really going to enjoy it, Maputo and Hippies on a Corner are not my favorite songs, but from track three on it's great. With names like Al Jarreau and Boney James on this album, it can only be good.

I'm happy that Angela was added to this album. To me, Angela is the definition of what Smooth Jazz is all about. It is so peaceful and beautiful; it paints a picture in your head. New or old fans alike will enjoy this record. I can't wait to hear the other volumes!

Smooth Jazz Sucks.......2005-10-24

I hate to take the time to write this on here...but, as far as I am concerned Smooth Jazz is a sad excuse for music. I am an avid jazz fan and musician. Smooth jazz is a joke.

A Keeper.......2002-11-04

This is a MUST HAVE for any smooth jazz collection.

Walk -- Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures

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Another Best Of
Walk--Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures
The VENTURES, what can I say?!?!?!
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The 2000 Pound Bee (Part 1 & 2)
The Savage
Moon Child
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Walk-Don't Run '64
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Customer Reviews:

Another Best Of .......2007-06-20

For some artists it is relatively easy to list a best of collection but not so The Ventures. Don't get me wrong this is an excellent album and is well worth a look but I am not sure it is a better "best of" than a few of their other "best of" albums.

Walk--Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures.......2007-05-20

The new versions of the songs not as good as the Original ones

The VENTURES, what can I say?!?!?!.......2006-12-16

The best instrumental band of all time! They've gotta be! And they're still around! Well, what's cool about them is that on these recordings, their drummer, Mel Taylor, has just made it in my Top 5 drummers of all times! Well, after he died, his son took over the drummer duties for the Ventures!

This collection is basically songs from the 60's that made the Ventures what they are, THE BEST at what they do!

This is probably the best collection of their songs that you can get. It's set at a great price as well!

Thru the Past Looking for the Sounds of Future .......2006-07-19

Long, long years ago I listened this beautiful sounds.
It's very nice to can meet the future thru the magic of past!!!

Not Bad, But Doesn't Seem To Age Well.......2006-06-21

I am being generous with 4 stars. It seems to me that the music sounds dated and doesn't age well. Not particularly interesting with so much other instrumental music to choose from. Also, the curse of any "best of" album is that there is always going to be something missing that someone thinks should be on there. Wasn't Pipeline a big, big Ventures hit? Also Telstar was quite popular too. Those are the only two Ventures songs that I recall getting consistent radio play, but perhaps I just missed hearing a lot of the other songs. Still, the album seems incomplete without Pipeline. Some of the songs are more interesting and innovative than others, which is why this probably deserves 4 stars.

The Best of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance

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Love Measures Infinity, Minute by Minute...."
Michael Franks at His Best
QUITE FRANKLY HE'S ALWAYS BEEN AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME
Far beyond than a cool jazz crooner!
just a smooth voice...

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Customer Reviews:

Love Measures Infinity, Minute by Minute....".......2007-05-15

You'll thoroughly enjoy Michael Franks no matter how you measure him. The title quote above, is from "Hourglass."

Bee Bop Jazz is his home base, but his marvelous sense of humor, sexuality, and fun, make this compillation a great investment, because you will listen to it again and again. The songs cover a variety of moods with a variety of musical attitudes (its not all upbeat), so you'll hear something new every time you play it.

My favorites are "When Sly Calls," "When you give your love to me," and "Hourglass," but like other great collections, its all good.

Influenced by others I'm sure, but he is absolutely unique. I'm curious about how these songs were produced, because he uses a large number of instruments (synthetic or real?) so he gets exactly the sound he wants when he wants it. Its as if each song were carefully crafted of intricate pieces.

Michael Franks at His Best.......2007-02-21

I became interested in Michael Franks' music after my husband and I saw him perform recently. He is a very interesting and unique artist. I ordered this CD of his greatest hits as I was curious to know more about his repertoire, than probably his most famous song, "Popsicle Toes." This CD does not disappoint. It has all of his well known music as well as some of his music that was successful, but perhaps not as well-known.
Michael's style is smooth and his delivery never fails to hold your interest. He is able to turn a unique phrase and get the listener's ear or deliver a funny line with subtlety and wry humor.
My husband and I listened to this album on a road trip and it was a welcome companion. The listener will not tire of this album and if you are a Michael Franks fan, you will appreciate having all his great music on one CD. I would recommend this album to those who enjoy smooth jazz or those looking for a different artist delivering music that is not only tuneful and catchy but soothing to the ear and the psyche.

QUITE FRANKLY HE'S ALWAYS BEEN AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME.......2006-07-10

If there are any objections sustained on the standing up for the truth guidelines of Funk law and order, please be the first to fulfill the ignominy of such. Chief Sun Star Ali hears and feels the very essence of the far east coast connection, and some
reel reel Mean Mugging wit a Forward Glance. Prepare once again the sound system, for
the "Deeper Prophecy is Clear!" Flick the lights, for the 'Last Dance' is near.
In it's day this album must not be overlooked!

Far beyond than a cool jazz crooner!.......2006-04-03

Michael Franks talent is unquestionable. His lyrical inspiration, persuasive eloquence, velvet sound, magisterial arrangements, rhythmic balance and suggestive letters make of this backward glance, an interesting option at the moment to relax after a hard work day. You will find out a very smart musician and besides an album that will never bore you due its engaging charm

Antonio `s song is a heartfelt theme, dedicated obviously to the magnum figure of Antonio Carlos Jobim; that egregious Brazilian composer.

The Major League musical team who accompany him is another glamorous point to celebrate. David Sanborn, Paulinho Da Costa, Michael Brecker, Michael Colina, Ron Carter, Peter Eskrine,, Harvey Mason, Bucky Pizzarelli, are among other renowned musicians the definitive evidence you needed in case you were still doubtful about if buying or not. A CD to listen every time you are under stress, emotional tension, under moonlight nights, a rainy afternoon

A must-collector item.

just a smooth voice..........2006-03-08

The first time I noticed MICHAEL FRANKS was on an awards show-it may have been the GRAMMY'S. He was singing "ISLAND LIFE". It was catchy and I found myself singing along with the refrain...we're just refugees from the island life, and so forth. Then I think he won the Grammy soon after he performed. This may have been around 1987 or '88. The next thing you know it, I see the video of "Island Life" on VH1. Then somewhere down the line I see "Your Secret's Save With Me" also on VH1. Both songs received radio airplay on our smooth jazz radio station here in Chicago. I also remember Michael Franks was in good company at the time as Basia, Sade, Enya, Swingout Sister, Kenny G and Al Jarreau all had hits simultaneously. It was a wave of smooth jazz hits one right after the other.
I recommend this and check out Michael Frank's other albums- you will not be disappointed.

JULIUS-ALLAN

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Best Of Lawrence Welk
Turn Off-A The-A Bubble Machina .... A
Mr. Welk is just the best
My introduction to Lawrence Welk
Real Music

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Best Of Lawrence Welk.......2007-08-01

Being able to review the songs on each DVD, has prompted me to decide if I want to buy a disk. So far My luck has been good in buying used like new DVD disk's. I appreciate your professional method of handling sales accounts. Neal La France

Turn Off-A The-A Bubble Machina .... A.......2007-07-31

The title comes from Stan Freberg's wonderful 1957 parody of Mr. Welk and his "bubbly" musical style [Wun-erful, Wun'erful], a format that drew more than it's fair share of ridicule from the more acerbic musical "experts" who, after 1955, fell into a pit known as "only R&R counts." Among those sharing their barbs and darts with Welk were people like Pat Boone, Paul Anka, Engelbert Humperdinck and Bobby Vinton. Strangely, however, the ones just mentioned all shared one common factor: their music sold in the millions.

In Lawrence Welk's case he put 42 selections onto the Pop charts between his first in 1938 - Colorado Sunset (# 17), and his last in 1970 - Southtown, U.S.A. [# 37 Adult Contemporary (AC) in March. One crossed over to the R&B charts in 1961 and, before that, he had two make the early C&W charts in 1944 in conjunction with Red Foley.

The problem is, try and find most of them in CD format today. Aside from the many Welk compilations that offer up polkas, Christmas tunes, waltzes, songs of faith, Big Band covers, and even Country, only two purport to present the "best of" Lawrence Welk. This one, and one called Biggest Hits. The latter contains nothing that charted for Lawrence, while this gives us exactly four: Last Date [track 10], Yellow Bird [track 7], Baby Elephant Walk [track 4], and Calcutta [track 3] - the last being his only # 1, that coming in 1961 and which also crossed over to the R&B charts at # 10.

The other sixteen tracks [with the exception of track 1 which more or less became his theme] were never associated with him. Any "best of" would be far more accurate if it included: the first 1944 hits mentioned above; Don't Sweetheart Me/Mairzy Doats and Is My Baby Blue Tonight, also from 1944; Shame On You b/w At Mail Call Today with Red Foley [1945]; Oh, Happy Day [1953]; Moritat, The Poor People Of Paris, On The Street Where You Live, Weary Blues/In The Alps (with The McGuire Sisters), Tonight You Belong To Me/When The White Lilacs Bloom Again - all from 1956; Liechtenstein Polka [1957]; Theme From My Three Sons and Riders In The Sky - both [1961]; Runaway and Zero-Zero [1962]; Scarlett O'Hara/Breakwater [1963]; Stockholm [1964]; and Apples And Bananas [1965].

As already mentioned, it at least contains his only # 1 - Calcutta - which has a bit of a story behind it. It seems the producer at Dot Records wanted to get out an instrumental version quickly to compete with several vocal versions, and when Lawrence could not be immediately located, several members of the band were called in to record it, including Frank Scott on harpsichord. Released under the billing Lawrence Welk & His Orchestra, Mr. Welk was never a part of his best single ever!

Until a really definitive hits "best of" comes along, this is probably the best you're going to find.

Mr. Welk is just the best.......2007-05-13

Mr. Welk is just the very best. I love his show and music. This is one that everyone can enjoy. I listen to it all of the time. Thank You

My introduction to Lawrence Welk.......2005-06-04

Think is was 'round '98 or '97 at the time when I got introduced to him while watching several parts of his show THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW and it's pretty amazing that I watched that to this day. He sure got talent. I can't wait to hear more from him by looking into his albums and stuff. He's such a genius. Not to say he's the best, but also the baddest composer/musician/arranger/conductor/music maker 'round in history. Just like Quincy Jones, Henry Mancini, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, etc. were the baddest playas 'round there who made a way of bringin' back our music that still rocks today. Definitely a must.

Real Music.......2004-12-07

The most popular shows on public television right now are the rebroadcasts of the old Lawrence Welk Show. That should be enough to convince you to get with the Welk momentum. Timeless arrangements of classic songs. A true American treasure.

The Very Best of Richard Clayderman (3-CD Set)

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"BETTER THAN ALL THE REST"
Wonderful gift
Very Best of Richard Clayderman

The Very Best of Richard Clayderman (3-CD Set)
Richard Clayderman
Manufacturer: Disky Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009QNWX
Release Date: 2003-06-30

Tracks:

Tara's Theme - Richard Clayderman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Phantom of the Opera
Bilitis
My Heart Will Go On [From Titanic]
Exodus
Way We Were
Love Story
I Know Him So Well
Chariots of Fire
Lara's Theme [From Doctor Zhivago]
Music of the Night
Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born") - Richard Clayderman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Memory
Moon River
Over the Rainbow - Richard Clayderman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Love Me Tender
As Time Goes By
Do You Know Where You're Going To? (Theme from Mahogany) - Richard Clayderman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Tracks:

I Just Called to Say I Love You
Hello
All by Myself
Way You Look Tonight
No Matter What
Lady in Red/Take My Breath Away
I Remember You
Love Letters in the Sand
Can't Get You Out of My Head
Make It With You - Richard Clayderman, Nicolas de Angelis
This Guy's in Love With You
Chiquitita
Feelings
(They Long to Be) Close to You
Fernando
Nights in White Satin
Blue Eyes
You Are the Sunshine of My Life

Tracks:

Candle in the Wind
From a Distance
Mer (Beyond the Sea)
Sailing
Strangers on the Shore
Ballade Pour Adeline
Hill Street Blues - Richard Clayderman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Up Where We Belong
Yesterday
Hey Jude
Let It Be
Careless Whisper
My Way
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Nikita
Sleepy Shores - Richard Clayderman, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Woman in Love
Just the Way You Are

Customer Reviews:

"BETTER THAN ALL THE REST".......2007-03-27

I love piano music, and have never, ever, heard anything so beautiful. The artistry of Richard Clayderman "takes your breath away." He is the best of the best.

Wonderful gift.......2007-02-07

My friend loves this and it was a perfect gift for her...Highly recommend

Very Best of Richard Clayderman.......2006-08-19

We own a bed and breakfast and are always looking for "background" music. This set is great. It's not too obtrusive and fills in lulls in breakfast conversations or provides topics of discussion. Good choice for easy listening.

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Secret Garden

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Awesome music!
Lovely
Wonderful Music
Lush Listening

20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Secret Garden
Secret Garden
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002IQIFQ
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

Nocturne
You Raise Me Up
Moving
Song From A Secret Garden
Heartstrings
Ode To Simplicity
Papillon
Windancer
Illumination
Reflection
Dreamcatcher
Serenade To Spring
Once In A Red Moon
Gates Of Dawn

Customer Reviews:

Awesome music!.......2007-01-09

For anyone who wants a bit of relaxing time, this CD is for you, especially when you're driving! The songs and musical pieces are absolutely beautiful and the vocals are angelic! You are left with a sense of peace and serenity. I recommend this CD to anyone, even to those who only listen to rock! Everyone needs a relaxing CD such as this one.

Lovely.......2006-11-09

I love Secret Garden! No matter what mood I am in, their music always makes it better!

Wonderful Music.......2006-11-05

I've shopped for creative, intriguing and relaxing music for years -- found something occasionally, only to be disappointed when I bought the fiirst or second CD. But not with Secret Garden; I now own four of their albums, plus this excellent collection, and have never been disappointed in a single song. They are terrific musicians; their songs, mostly their own compositions, are uplifting, soothing, or toe-tapping, depending on the song. I can't wait for the next CD!

Lush Listening.......2004-09-12

Gorgeous, rich, lush blend of romantic New Age and ancient lyric music. Worth every penny, whether as music to drive by, background at a dinner party or in the background for contemplation.

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I Like Link Wray...
Link Wray - The one you are looking for
The missing Link
Your LINK To A Better Life
rumble on!

Rumble! The Best of Link Wray
Link Wray
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003308
Release Date: 1993-05-18

Tracks:

Rumble
The Swag
Raw-hide
Dixie-doodle
Rumble
Ain't That Loving You Baby
Jack The Ripper
The Black Widow
Big City After Dark
Run Chicken Run
The Shadow Knows
Deuces Wild
Hang On
Ace Of Spades
I'm Branded
Batman Theme
Climbing A High Wall
Switchblade
Hidden Charms
Jack The Ripper ( Live Version)

Customer Reviews:

I Like Link Wray..........2007-05-31

The first chord of "Rumble" always makes me smile, as it reminds me of the original Svengoolie, (Those in Chicago in the early '70's know what I'm talking about). Remarkable that radio stations banned this tune for fear of youth riots!

It's a good compilation of Link's tunes, some silly, but you can tell the Link influence on all the tunes and fun.

Get the cd if just for "Rumble"!

Link Wray - The one you are looking for.......2007-05-12

If you've discovered Link Wray through Quentin Tarantino's moovies this album is *exactly* what you're looking for. Tracks 1 to 7 are original versions of the very best instrumentals from LW ("Rumble", "Fat Back", "Jack the Ripper", "Ace of Spades"...). The remaining isn't as good in my views but still brilliant rock guitar sound from the 50's.

The missing Link.......2007-05-07

I had a brief listen to this album on line but should have probably listened to more of the tracks available before I bought it. Very disappointing. Not recommended to anyone other than a die hard Link Wray fan.

Your LINK To A Better Life.......2007-01-23

Link Wray was the real deal-A true rock an roll rebel if there ever was one. He didn't want to play it safe. He wasn't interested in soothing your ears as much as he was jamming pencils in them, and I mean that in a good way. As we all know(or should know, way too many people don't), Link gave us the power chord and distortion, two things which practically no rock guitarist can now live without. He used these elements to create real down and dirty rock and roll that flips you the finger. Wray's name is unavoidable in the surf rock circles and is usually associated with that scene, probably because of the mostly instrumental nature, but I'd call it more rockabilly. But when listening to him, you don't get visions of happy-go-lucky teenagers shimmying and making out on the beach. The Outsiders is one thing that may come to mind. No-good, hell raisin', leather clad, motorcycle ridin' juvenile delinquents that have no respect for authority. Put it this way, if Dick Dale is the soundtrack to Frankie and DeeDee, Link is the soundtrack for Eric Von Zipper. There are a few more higher priced Wray collections floating around out there(Mr. Guitar is awesome and probably the best one), but this one's perfect for the curious. You get killer tracks from the late 50s up to the early 70s which prove that Link kicked ass no matter what decade he was playing in. Some folks here aren't too big on the few tracks with Link on vocals. Honestly, I wouldn't put much stock in that. You listen to Link sing Ain't That Lovin' You Baby, and tell me that ain't one of the sleaziest and hardest rockin' rockabilly tunes you've ever heard. Though Wray is highly praised, we can only hope that he receives some long overdue recognition for his contributions to rock music. I mean, no one sounded like this guy. Link is one of those guys that I hate hearing bands do covers of, coz no one can do it like him. Sure the music is sometimes repetitious, and it's quite simple. Anyone with a basic knowledge of guitar can probably play a Link Wray song, but that's not the point-it's HOW he plays. Being a guitar genius has squat to do with how technical or how many notes you can squeeze out(you listening to this, Malmsteen, you lifeless robot, you!). When you listen to Link, you can hear blood, sweat, tears(not the band), heart and soul. You feeling like a tough guy, bubba? You want some raw, loud, raunchy, no gimmicks, no B.S. rock and roll that still has the power to irritate the hell out of people at high volumes? If so, you're on the right Amazon page. These other reviewers(with the exception of one or two) know what they're talking about. I like to think that I do too.

rumble on!.......2007-01-19

This is superb,! the best 60s instrumentals. I am going to swap my Fender for a Danelectro ! The Batman theme is dynamite

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