Belief

Belief

Track Listings

1. Silent Thunder

2. Dreams on Fire

3. White Horses (Lions Heart)

4. Belief

5. Run Wild Run Free

6. We Were Friends

7. Falling

8. Where Will You Run To

9. Take Me Away

10. Promised Land

11. Phoenix

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
2001 release for UK metal act featuring Darren Wharton, best known for his stint in Thin Lizzy. 11 tracks including 'Silent Thunder', 'Dreams On Fire' & 'Promised Land'.

Tracks:

Supersonic
Prove It
Can't Stop It
Broken
Destined for Nothing
Materialist
Kyoto Now!
Sorrow
Epiphany
Evangeline
The Defense
The Lie
You Don't Belong
Bored and Extremely Dangerous

Amazon.com

The Process of Belief finds Bad Religion returning to their roots in two important aspects. First, original guitarist Brett Gurewitz has rejoined the ranks, bringing with him the taut songwriting skills that made Bad Religion hardcore pioneers in the mid-1980s. Secondly, the band has returned to Gurewitz's successful indie imprint Epitaph after years on a major. The result is an album that captures the clean joy and vigor of melodic hardcore without sacrificing its moral core. Songs like "Supersonic" and "Prove It" are fast, catchy, and irresistible examples of the kind of prime ADD punk that's over before you know it. But the likes of "Materialist" and "Kyoto Now" find Bad Religion at their best. Greg Graffin sings at one point that "you might not think that there's any wisdom in a f***ed up punk rock song," but his rants against global pollution, ambition, and family politics prove otherwise. There are a few surprises as well--"Broken" is almost an acoustic chart anthem while "Bored and Extremely Dangerous" could be a Sebadoh song. In all, The Process of Belief is confirmation that you don't need big shorts and a low IQ to make a prime-grade punk rock album. --Ian Watson

Album Description

The newest Bad Religion album, 'The Process Of Belief' is no mere hardcore revivalism; it is, in fact, the complete evolution of punk music, a record that successfully redefines a genre the band helped to popularize. If you love punk rock, this disc will surely quench your thirst like no other, and if you're simply looking for an incredibly vital and inspiring rock record, the same holds true. CD packaged in an O-card. Epitaph Records.

Customer Reviews:

It's easy to imagine.......2007-03-04

All the reviews you will read about this album will talk about Mr. Brett's return. You will also read about the fact that this marks Bad Religion's return to Epitaph. Though those are two important things to mention about the album, I think the most important thing to say is that the songwriting is top notch. The intensity and melodiousness of this record is like a breath of fresh air after the stagnant "New America." (Personally I was convinced that was to be their last album, it just had that sputtering out sound to it.)

From the first seconds of "Supersonic" the listener becomes acutely aware that Bad Religion is not only back, they are better than ever. It is not until "Broken" that they even give you a second to breathe. "Broken" then gives you a radio-friendly pop sheen that is unexpected and welcome. Immediately after, however, the speed is back.

From "Sorrow" to "Sound Defense" and from "Evangeline" to "Lie," Process is proof that Bad Religion still is the best rock and roll act of the last twenty years (and counting.)

What a come back.......2006-11-26

BR hadn't had an album out for a while before this one and being reunited with Brett Gurewitz helped out a lot. This album is definitely more rock than punk, but the fast tempos are still there. Greg Graffin's voice is controlled and fluid with his delivery and the guitar is booming and this album just plain out kills. One of my favorite driving albums. It is very short though, but EVERY song is outstanding. A good starting point for people new to BR. Then work your way back.

Great Music For Those Who Usually Hate Hardcore.......2006-07-22

First of all, let me admit that I am a 35 year old man who rarely likes fast or loud music anymore. I usually spend my time listening to groups like Belle and Sabastian, Stone Roses, Van Morrison, Nick Drake, The Smiths, etc. It's not that I haven't tried listening to certain hardcore punk or modern heavy metal bands. It's just that I find their lack of melody and lack of originality terribly frustrating and boring. It's not simply that my ears can't take "loud" music anymore. The heavy metal groups are usually fronted by a singer who wants to either sound like the Cookie Monster or Rob Halford. A normal sounding voice is simply too much to ask from these guys. Most hardcore groups are rarely original and just try to play as fast as they can and usually have a singer who likes to sing with a whiny voice or a gruff voice.

Imagine my surprise when I finally found a group that played fast and had a singer who had a voice that a man over 30 could tolerate. As if that wasn't enough, this group also had songs that were highly melodic and not lyrically inane. The first album I ever heard from Bad Religion was No Control. The songs weren't as melodic as I would have liked, but I found the music and the singer's voice and style of singing absolutely invigorating. Sadly, the album was a cassette and it eventually fell apart. Since I wasn't absolutely in love with the album, I never actively sought to buy it again.

Years later I bought a bunch of cassettes from an Ebay auction. Bad Religion's Recipe for Hate was included in the lot. I decided to listen to it once. I figured at least the singer wouldn't give this rapidly aging dude a headache. Needless to say, I was blown away by the album. It was much more melodic than No Control. I truly love RECIPE. I then read some reviews of other albums and decided to buy Against the Grain. Sadly, I didn't find that album appealing. The music just sounded too thrashy, too short and seemed repetitive and didn't reach the melodic heights of RECIPE.

I had no idea which album to buy next or even if I should buy another album. I'm glad to say that PROCESS was my next choice. The few bad reviews came from people saying it was too poppy and wasn't hard enough. This was my clue that I would probably enjoy it more than Against the Grain. My decision turned out to be a good one. This album is much more melodic than Against the Grain. I simply love it. The songs are more diverse and more melodic. I'm planning to buy the EMPIRE album next. The old hardcore fans don't seem to enjoy it as much as their older albums. That's a sign to me that EMPIRE is probably going to be great.

When you are 35 years old, you are no longer interested whether a group has "sold out." You no longer get into major arguments with your friends if the new album by your favorite group sounds "wimpy." Trust me, I went through that phase when I was young. Metallica has had to deal with such stuff from their old heavy metal fans. It's rather pathetic to watch. I'm now only interested in what sounds good. Bad Religion no longer make albums like they did fifteen years ago. They have not sold out. Their melodies have grown and the songs are more diverse. They have simply grown and gotten better. For those who want them to sound like they did fifteen years ago, it's not going to happen. They can't return to what they once were. They must be who they currently are and not what you want them to be. Graffin is simply too smart to have remained stagnant.

By the way, if anyone knows another hardcore band they might think I like, mention it in future reviews. Right now Bad Religion is the only hardcore punk band I can truly say I like. I heard the Misfits and love the singer's Elvis voice and many of the songs have great hooks, but the production on those albums is so bad, I can't listen to them.

Excellent.......2006-07-05

Great album people, thanks to the guys from BR for returning to form. All songs deserve 5 stars. Well except for epiphany, id give that a 4. Epiphany has two meanings, im sure of it. One is to do with God and the other is to do with a realization of something profound. Since im religous i tend to think that this song is singing about the latter even though i dont think it is.
Anyway a 5/5 album. Buy it!

Bad Religion.......2006-03-04

The cd was in great shape and arrived within a good period of time. I love the cd, to boot.

Average customer rating:

This is great stuff...
All time favorite!
A Personal Favorite
One of their best
Oddly enough, this wasn't my favourite of theirs

Beyond Belief
Petra
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000282A
Release Date: 1991-08-06

Tracks:

Armed And Dangerous
I Am On The Rock
Creed
Beyond Belief
Love
Underground
Seen And Not Heard
Last Daze
What's In A Name
Prayer

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The hard-rockin' Petra has been banging on guitars and drums for the Lord for more than 25 years. This 1990 release proved to be one of the band's most successful efforts and helped Petra win four Dove awards, including Group of the Year. Beyond Belief abounds with power chords, catchy hooks, and the kind of user-friendly rock that has made Petra a household name in the contemporary Christian music marketplace. When not shaking the walls, Petra slows it down for the title track and the wistful "Love," both handled ably by singer John Schlitt. Producers John and Dino Elefante (remember Kansas anyone?) let the boys go for the most part in rave-ups like "Armed and Dangerous" and "Underground," but listen closely to the Kansaslike keyboards on both tracks. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

This is great stuff..........2007-04-22

I am a big fan of Petra, but I would admit that they have had a rather erratic history in terms of album releases. Without question, Beyond Belief is one of the absolute high points during the years of Petra when John Schlitt was singing lead vocals. And many would argue, with considerable justification, that this is the greatest album of Petra's storied career and, one of the best albums in the history of Christian music. I would agree.

The title track remains my favorite song on this particular album, and one of my favorite five Petra songs of all-time. It's got a great beat, a great melody, and a great message.

There are several other solid hard-driving songs, including "Armed and Dangerous," "I am On the Rock," and "Seen and Not Heard."

But Petra's strength is their ability to cover the full gamut of musical expression, and my other favorites on this album are several of the ballads. "Love" has some great haunting vocals. And "Creed" is another of Petra's best songs, with very powerful lyrics.

Of course, there are some elements of this album that now sound rather dated, especially the overuse of synthesizer sounds which was the rage in the 80's and early 90's. And the picture of the band on the inside liner is nothing short of hysterical. That's some priceless hair!!

Quite simply, this is a great album from a great band. If you're new to Petra and want to experience the breadth of their music, from driving rock music to beautiful ballads, this is a perfect album to try. And if you consider yourself a fan, you must have this album. This one gets my highest recommendation.

All time favorite!.......2007-02-28

This cd is one of my all-time favorites. Try to find the movie if you can--a bit predictable, but still really good.

A Personal Favorite.......2006-09-12

"Beyond Belief" is the first and only Petra album that I've purchased in which I sat down and listened to the entire album and loved it immediately. With other Petra albums, it always takes me a few weeks, months, and, in the case of "No Doubt," years before I really come to love them for what they are.

This particular album is one of the best arena rock records around, secular or Christian. Songs like "Armed and Dangerous" and "Underground" beg to be heard in a large football stadium where the fans can sing along with lead vocalist, the underrated John Schlitt. Also, "Love" is an amazing ballad that ranks right up there with Journey's "Faithfully" (although the Love Petra is talking about is completely different than that which Journey speaks of).

"Seen And Not Heard" sounds very, very similar to Kiss' "Heaven's On Fire" as far as the chorus goes, but it's also one of my personal favorites from this album. Perhaps it's because this particular song gives Christians a kick in the pants to quit talking the talk and start walking the walk. "I Am On The Rock" and "Last Daze" are also excellent tunes.

Overall, I'd highly recommend that new fans of Petra purchase this album and one or two of the compilation CD's out there to get a decent overview of this band at their best. Their lineup and sound have changed considerably throughout the years and they have officially retired as a group, but Petra's music will be around for a long time to come.

If you have never heard Petra before, you're in for a surprise. Fans of Queen, Journey, Foreigner, Kansas, and Styx will very likely enjoy this group. They weren't around for so long because of luck, they're just that good.

One of their best.......2006-09-12

You won't find many albums with a stronger opening four tracks than this one. A fantastic CD that you won't be fast-forwarding much.

Oddly enough, this wasn't my favourite of theirs.......2006-09-08

Oddly enough, this album wasn't my favourite Petra album (that would go to 1986's 'Back to the Street', followed closely by 1995's 'No Doubt' and 1991's 'Unseen Power'). This is Petra's most commercially successful and accessible album. There are power chords and riffs aplenty, and lots to rock about (and a few ballads thrown in for good measure).

My personal favourite would be the 'dark horse' "Last Daze", the hardest song on the album with an extended solo towards the end, with lyrics that lament those who turn from the faith. Sure, there are the classics like 'Beyond Belief', 'Creed', 'Underground' and 'Armed And Dangerous', but this song just plain rocks!

I struggled with whether to give this album 4 stars or 5. Ultimately I settled with 4 because while it's good and there are no missteps on this album, it's just not as original or experimental as efforts like 'Beat the System' or 'Unseen Power'. Also, the guitar riffs are basically, from what I can hear, a lot of power chords. The result is pleasing enough to listen to, but not very experimental technically.

Perhaps these are minor qualms. This really is a good album, with plenty of good songs. I'd highly recommend it!

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Songs Without Words

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Lovely Piano Miniatures
Excellent, delightful, colorful
Not professional quality playing
Ravishimg songs without words!
A lot of listening

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Songs Without Words

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Songs Without Words
Brahms: Works for Solo Piano
Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes And Impromptus
Beethoven: Piano Trios, Vol. 2; Itzhak Perlman; Vladimir Ashkenazy; Lynn Harrell
Mendelssohn: Songs Without Words, etc.

ASIN: B00000417E
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

Op.19: Sweet Remembrance
Op.19: Regrets
Op.19: Hunting Song
Op.19: En La Majeur
Op.19: Restlessness
Op.19: Venetian Gondola Song
Op.30: En Mi Bemol Majeur
Op.30: En Si Bemol Mineur
Op.30: Consolation
Op.30: En Si Minieur
Op.30: En Re Majeur
Op.30: Venetian Gondola Song
Op.38: En Mi Bemol Majeur
Op.38: Lost Happiness
Op.38: La Harpe du Po te
Op.38: En La Majeur
Op.38: Appassionata
Op.38: Duetto
Op.53: En La Bemol Majeur
Op.53: The Fleecy Cloud
Op.53: En Sol Mineur
Op.53: Sadness of Soul
Op.53: Folk Song
Op.53: La Fuite
Andante con Variazioni in E flat major, Op.82: En Mi Bemol Majeur

Tracks:

Op.62: May Breezes
Op.62: En Si Bemol Majeur
Op.62: Funeral March
Op.62: Morning Song
Op.62: Venetian Gondola Song
Op.62: Spring Song
Op.67: En Mi Bemol Majeur
Op.67: Lost Illussions
Op.67: En Si Bemol Majeur
Op.67: The Bee's Wedding
Op.67: The Shepherd's Complaint
Op.67: Cradle Song
Op.85: En Fa Majeur
Op.85: Adieu
Op.85: En Mi Bemol Majeur
Op.85: Elegy
Op.85: En La Majeur
Op.85: En Si Bemol Majeur
Op.102: En Mi Mineur
Op.102: En Re Majeur
Op.102: Tarantelle
Op.102: En Sol Mineur
Op.102: The Joyous Peasant
Op.102: Belief
Andante Cantabile e Presto Agitato in B: En Si Majeur
Variations in B flat major, Op.83: En Si Bemol Majeur

Customer Reviews:

Lovely Piano Miniatures.......2006-06-13

Felix Mendelssohn's "Songs Without Words" will always have a special place in my heart because one of the "Venetian Boat Songs", opus 19 no. 6 was the first work of serious music that I performed in a piano recital as a child. I have returned to the collection many times over the years, both to hear the music and on occasion to practice some of the pieces.

Mendelssohn composed eight sets of "Songs without Words", each consisting of six pieces, over a course of 12 years (1835, 1837, 1841, 1844, 1845, and two posthumously published sets in 1847). These works are romantic miniatures, characterized by their lyricism (the title of "songs" is apt), elegance, polish, grace, and imagination. Each piece is intended to capture for the listener a specific mood or emotion; they are of the type of romantic piano music sometimes referred to as a "character" piece, as are the individual sections of Schumann's Carnaval and Scenes from Childhood, Scubert's Impromptus, and Moments Musicaux, and much of Chopin. Many of the pieces in the collection have acquired nicknames over the years, but Mendelssohn himself only gave titles to five: the three "Venetian Boat Songs", the "Duetto", opus 38 no. 6, and the "folksong", opus 53 no. 5.

Mendelssohn's Songs were highly popular during the mid-19th Century but have subsequently been criticized by many for their alleged superficiality, their generally cheerful tone, and their lack of intense passion. I find the criticism misdirected. These pieces were composed for amateurs to play in their own homes. They have a flow and a beauty to them that I would not part with. It is sad that domestic music-making, people playing for themselves for the sheer joy of it, is becoming an endangered art.

This two-CD mid-priced Phillips set includes the complete Songs without Words performed by Ilse von Alpenheim. In addition, the compilation includes three of Mendelssohn's other piano works: two sets of variations and an andante cantabile. Ms. von Alpenheim was the wife of conductor Antal Dorati. Her recorded output was not extensive, but it includes the Haydn piano concertos with Dorati at the podium. Ms. von Alpenheim is a near-ideal pianist for Mendelssohn's Songs. She has an exquisite, polished, touch, a singing melodic line and flexible but controlled rhythm. She plays without mannerism. She neither prettifies these works nor attempts to find profundities in them. She offers the type of performance that one can imagine hearing in a home or in an intimate hall. I enjoyed relistening to these performances, score in hand.

Listeners will each find their own favorities in this collection. My favorites include the three Venetian Boat Songs, the first song in opus 62, the opus 62 no. 3 "funeral march" and the the first, and surprisingly romantic, work of opus 67,

Rehearing Mendelssohn's Songs brought me happy moments and made me want to turn to some of these works, including the Venetian Boat Song I played as a child and its two companions, on the piano. Amateur pianists and those who love the piano will enjoy this recording.

Robin Friedman

Excellent, delightful, colorful.......2005-03-21

This is a very expressive and colorful, but not overstated recording. I picked it up a number of years not knowing anything about the performer, but it was the only complete recording in the store at the time. I was impressed the first time I played it, but since then, my enthusuasm grows for it every time I hear it. Only later did I learn that in addition to being Antal Dorati's widow, that she has recorded all of Haydn's piano works and just a few other albums--I will surely be on the lookout for them. I only wish she had recorded more widely.

Not professional quality playing.......2005-02-03

I would avoid this set, despite its price and the fact that it includes all the Songs without Words. Alpenheim is simply not a professional quality pianist and was likely only recorded because of her husband, the great conductor Antal Dorati. Alpenheim doesn't have the technical proficiency or range of textures one would expect from a first-rate pianist but what is most annoying is her inability to shape the music's melodic line into an expressive whole. Look elsewhere.

Ravishimg songs without words!.......2004-12-17

Antal Dorati `s wife was an exquisite pianist wrought in the purest roots of the late Romanticism . Her Mendelssohn texture reveals the wide scope she had . Despoiled of that slender refinement which weakened seriously the score, she is more interested in extracting the dramatic nucleus instead the possible fireworks and the sweet charm of every piece .

The other three recommended versions would be in this precise order : Walter Gieseking , Annia Dorffman and Daniel Barenboim.

Pitifully Guiomar Novaes that incredible brazilian pianist just recorded several pieces but never as whole .

A lot of listening.......2002-09-13

This CD began a serious exploration of Songs Without Words for me that has included the Barenboim recording and others. I heartily don't recommend the latter as being incredibly fast and lacking any sensitivity. By contrast, this interpretation has kept me thinking and holds interest after many months. In fact, I'm on this space to purchase a replacement disc. I should also mention that it is very well recorded and retains the bass without boosting. If you appreciate Songs Without Words, this is the best recording I've found.

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Still one of my favourites...
Top Notch
Parker's best!

Belief
Leon Parker
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002BEW
Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

Ray Of Light
Village Song: Africa
Close Your Eyes
Calling Out
Belief
Horizon Azul
Wide Open
First Child
In A Sentimental Mood
Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

Still one of my favourites..........2001-07-11

Parker managed to capture some real magic with this disc, the musicians meshed seamlessly to create some amazing grooves. The interplay of Parker's drumming, the piano and saxophone on the first track alone makes this album worth the low low price.

Lots of innovative tunes here for those looking for something outside the "standards". Lively and interesting with some great vocal treatments to treat the listener to wonderful journey.

Buy and enjoy!

Top Notch.......1999-12-18

Parker's album was the highlight of 1996, smoother than the equally wonderful Pharoah Sanders album, Message From Home, that came out the same year. Parker tastefully selects an array of compositions, some his own, and arranges a jazz album with a contemporary sound, which was rare in a time of jazz nostalgia. Parker plays different percussion instruments, relying on traditional drums on just three of the nine pieces.

Parker's best!.......1999-04-05

Creative, diverse, and eclectic yet filled with a thoughtful, rhythmic spirit. Great for a rainy day inside or a picnic in the park. The creativity reminds me of the mellower side of Thomas Dolby.

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10 out of 5
ONE OF THE BEST
Deep, mystic, sexy, inspirating
Best of the Best (5+ stars)
Desert Island disc

Belief
The Innocence
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007W34
Release Date: 1997-12-02

Tracks:

Silent Voice
Let's Push It
Reflections
Natural Thing
Higher Ground
Remember the Day
Moving Upwards
Come Together
Reprise

Customer Reviews:

10 out of 5.......2004-04-23

Simply superb. All tracks are beautifully orchestrated with lush tones and harmonics. Deep meaningful lyrics underpin exquisite musical virtuosity. Innocence was and still are ahead of their time. Innocence exudes similar spiritual overtones to early Santana classics such as Welcome, Borboletta and Caravanserai.

Their musical greatness is probably magnified by their absence. If only they would return with more.

ONE OF THE BEST.......2003-09-10

This has to be one of the best alboums of the decade way ahead of their times
The Pink Floyd guitar sample from "wish you were here" is amazing highly recomended

Deep, mystic, sexy, inspirating.......2003-07-30

I bought this album around ten years ago... in vinyl, now is really hard to find in CD, is great to find it here even when imported and expensive, I pay for it again !

It is difficult to classify, they really took a big step ahead in the 90's, even today this music sounds ahead of our time. It is difficult to compare and describe: mellow trance, mystic, house samples, suggestive and sexy velvet voices, inspirating, brilliant guitar arrangements melted with the rich texture of synthesizers...
Today we would call this music as "naked music", "chill out"... but I insist that really even today sounds fresh and new!

I put five stars with no doubt !!!

Best of the Best (5+ stars).......2001-03-04

Words can not express the bliss this album sends me into....it is definately my all time best. I have hunted for this for so long, and would pay an arm and a leg for all the remixes/singles of this out there.

Desert Island disc.......2000-10-04

I have a lot of records that I love, but there are only a few that cross the border into pure bliss, the sort of record that you'll always come back to. Neutron 9000's 'Walrus' has it (good luck finding THAT), Electribe 101's 'Electribal Memories' has it, Cocteau Twins 'Treasure' has it. 'Belief' has it, believe me. Gee, where are you?

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Satisfying programme

The English Anthem, Vol. 3

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002ZRW
Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

O How Glorious
The Lord Is My Shepard
Hymn To The Mother Of God
Expectans Expectavi
Faire Is The Heaven
Come, O Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire
In Exitu Israel
At The Round Earth's Imagined Corners
Set Me A Seal Upon Thine Heart
Turn Back, O Man
There Is An Old Belief
Give Unto The Lord

Customer Reviews:

Satisfying programme.......2001-01-07

This third volume in the extremely successful "English Anthem" series stands out as being one of the best programmes devised for it.

St. Paul's Cathedral Choir recorded it at about the same time that they made their Kenneth Leighton disc, hence the featured treble soloist on both is Thomas Colwell. His voice is particularly arresting, for instance, at the opening of Thomas Attwood's "Come, Holy Ghost" - by far the simplest work on the disc, within the grasp of even the smallest of choirs. At the other end of the spectrum is Robert Saxton's "At the round earth's imagined corners," commissioned by the choir in the early 90s, which is surprisingly effective and accessible compared to some of his (and his contemporaries) other works. As always with this series, the choir make these contrasted simple and complex works sound effortless.

Other works on the programme include Basil Harwood's "O how glorious is the Kingdom," William Harris's evergreen "Faire is the heaven," William Walton's exquisite and much-loved setting of "Set me as a seal" and one of Hubert Parry's "Songs of Farewell" - in this case, "There is an old belief." John Tavener's "Hymn to the Mother of God" makes a good impression here, although it's a pity that it's companion "Hymn for the Dormition of the Mother of God" is absent - the two are always presented together on recordings and were first performed together liturgically. "Turn back, O man" by Gustav Holst receives a most stirring rendition. The disc ends with Edward Elgar's very fine, cantata-like setting of Psalm 29, "Give unto the Lord," written for first performance at St. Paul's and sounding particularly glorious in the vast resonance of the building under the care of John Scott and his forces.

A worthy companion to the others in the series: well-recorded, beautifully performed and ingeniously devised. This is cathedral music at its best.

The God Who Wasn't There
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Listen to this...

Buy this now!

Great Music, Wonderful Soundtrack and the Tapping of Toes!

THIS IS A WARNING, DONT BE FOOLED...

A great soundtrack to a great documentary

The God Who Wasn't There
DJ Madson
Manufacturer: Beyond Belief Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007RXM24
Release Date: 2005-02-10

Tracks:

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Every Single Day
Is This The Real Thing?
A Cosmic Error
A Way Cuddy Dis 3000
The God Who Wasn't There
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Blood Sacrifice Ritual
Come On To Freedom
Ten Turntables And A Slide Trombone
Thank You For Listening

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Brian Flemming's controversial film provokes strong emotions in the viewer with its no-holds-barred exploration of faith. "Jesus didn't exist" is just a beginning for this groundbreaking, sacred-cow-exploding movie, which is sure to leave many viewers shaken and reaching for what's left of the tethers of their religious belief. And they shouldn't look to this soundtrack for much comfort. The chilling "I Don't Wanna Wait" evokes the paranoia of the "Rapture-ready" crowd that is memorably lampooned in Flemming's movie. The refrain in "Is This The Real Thing?" only reminds one of the doubt the movie so effectively plants in the viewer. But there are some humorous breaks. Ritualistic percussion and verbal nonsense propel "A Way Cuddy Dis 3000." And just try to keep a straight face while listening to "The God Who Wasn't There"--a techno re-imagining of the saccharine "Footprints" story found in Christian bathrooms everywhere. As compelling, stirring and fun as the movie on which it is based, "The God Who Wasn't There" is that rare soundtrack that both stands on its own and extends the experience of the film.

Customer Reviews:

Listen to this..........2005-12-01

The movie and the music continue to run through your head. Buy, listen, think.

Buy this now!.......2005-11-27

I just had to buy this CD after watching the movie and realizing that Thievery Corporation was one of the bands. I love their music and the music on this CD. It's good stuff!!

Great Music, Wonderful Soundtrack and the Tapping of Toes!.......2005-11-23

Who would believe that the soundtrack to "The God Who Wasn't There" would cause the involuntary tapping of toes? Perhaps even a couple of dance steps!

This is music that not only blends beautifully with the documentary it accompanies, but is also something to pop into the CD player for your listening pleasure. The very first track, "I Don't Wanna Wait" starts your toes tapping. You are definitely swaying to the music with "Every Single Day." Even "The God Who Wasn't There" (which has a fun parody of Footprints in the Sand) has you being pulled in by the beat. By the time you get to "Ten Turntables and a Slide Trombone," you're hooked.

Who knew that electronica/re-mix could appeal to such a broad age range? DJ Madson apparently did. It seamlessly spans many musical genres to please everyone.

This is not just great music, it's also something to which you should give thought while you're listening. If you've seen the movie, you almost "see" video clips and smile. If you haven't seen the movie (and you should!), this CD is still upbeat and, well, toe tapping goodness!

THIS IS A WARNING, DONT BE FOOLED..........2005-07-04

I bought this album because I am a hugh kathleen hanna and le tigre fan. I saw that they had, what I thought was, a new song on this soundtrack. What they don't tell you is that it is just a sample from the le tigre song "fake french". I am not a "techno" fan but do appreciate good electronic music but this just sounds like some cheesy early nineties crap. I think it is terrible...but that is just my opinion. It reminds me of a cd you would buy off some shady vender in new york for like $5. It looks like it too. (...)
This is a warning.

A great soundtrack to a great documentary.......2005-06-06

I was lucky to see the premiere of The God Who Wasn't There in San Francisco. Be sure and see it!

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Great music; horrible lyrics; overall good album
Awesome album.
The BEST by this band
Belief ~ Nitzer Ebb
Driving on the edge.....

Belief
Nitzer Ebb
Manufacturer: Geffen Gold Line Sp.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Showtime
That Total Age
Ebbhead
Big Hit
As Is

ASIN: B000000OYW
Release Date: 1996-03-19

Tracks:

hearts and minds
for fun
control i'm here
captivate
t.w.a.
blood money
blood money
shame
without belief

Customer Reviews:

Great music; horrible lyrics; overall good album.......2006-03-11

Nitzer Ebb's BELIEF starts off on a good note with the excellent track "Heats and Mind," but unfortunately, the rest of the album is plagued by petty problems. The major complaint with this album that I have is the lyrics. Any adolescent, 13-year-old boy with a dark sense of humor and an unexplainable (yet typical) anger within him could write these childish lyrics. Just thinking about lines like "You are so you," "I'm driving on the edge," and "There's no faith, no feeling, and no good" make you feel like an angst-ridden teenager all over again, and some of you may not want to relive these strange feelings again.

However, the brilliant music is superb, and it outshines any of the music on SHOWTIME. My personal favorites are "Captivate," "Shame," and "Drive." All of them are prime examples of Nitzer Ebb songs, and perhaps that's why this album suffers: it is a typical album from Nitzer Ebb. No new ground is explored here, and even if the music is better then on their other albums, it still sounds the same, and the lyrics are truly terrible.

A good album overall, but the lyrics are a definite bust. It may deserve higher, but I'm going to give it a solid 4-stars. Don't get me wrong, this is a good album, it's just not my favorite

Awesome album. .......2006-01-22

For a long time this was the only album I owned. I was 15 years old in 1989 and I don't think that that year would have been half as cool without this record.
All that I had known of Nitzer Ebb prior to buying the Belief album was the 'boom snare boom snare boom snare ALAAAAARM boom snare boom snare' of That Total Age, which didn't really impress me.
Belief had more depth, and with a string of really great singles from the UK (don't ever buy the Sire Records crap) (pay the extra couple of bucks for the original Mute Records presses).
There are some really cool flipsides to the singles that came out for Belief like KIA, Time Slips By, and Backlash. These songs are impossible to find in most of the online mp3 searches, but are worth your money to check out, as are the remixed versions of the singles.

The BEST by this band.......2005-08-01

This was the first Nitzer Ebb album I'd ever heard and it was released just before I entered high school, a time when I had just discovered "good" music that not only made an impression on me, but probably shaped me into who I am today.

I bought it as a cd in the "longbox" and cut out the images to staple to my bedroom wall, and later, taped to my rear passenger car window.

That being said, BELIEF holds some nostalgic qualities for me. When I first got a car and drove to high school, everyday I'd play a cassette dub of BELIEF and time my way there-- (I knew that by the time Shame came on, I'd be parallel parking).

BELIEF is a great album in it's own right, across the board--especially pre- Trent Reznor--but it is also for me the best Nitzer Ebb album. I remember blasting this and Einsturzende's Strategies 2 from a crappy red Datsun. Ah the memories.

Fortunately, the album still holds up, and while I don't listen to much recent 'industrial' or 'ebm' music (it's just cheesy and derivative) I will listen to this, and I will love it.

You should too.

(PS. What is up with those samples on this page? That's not NE!!!!)

Belief ~ Nitzer Ebb.......2005-04-26

This 1989 release being their second album proved that Nitzer Ebb was not some flash in the pan and that they could branch out and not always play DAF like music. Douglas Mccarthy is an very much under appreciated singer and his vocals on Belief is nothing short of great. The lyrics are biting and satirical and proves that both Harris and Mccarthy are quite accomplished lyricists in their own right. This album showcases some of the best of ebm music and has amazing tracks such as hearts and minds, captivate, shame and of course the classic track control Im here. The book-let is terrible and there are no lyrics, no information about the equipment and the cover art looks cheap. Even so, I love this and see it as one of the best ebm albums ever recorded.

Driving on the edge............2005-04-24

It was the first Nitzer Ebb material to establish them as more than just electro-militants. Alright, most of that attitude resurfaces here. However, Belief does some serious EBM branching out. For one thing, the lyrics are not just restricted to raging chants and loose rants. There is some by-the-books singing happening here, most notably in cuts like"Hearts & Minds" and "Captivate". Belief also has some experimental stuff going on, instrumental uneasiness (TWA)and Slow-mo-ed percussion (Drive).

But the real highlights off this lp are the ones that can be heard in the underground clubs. For instance, "Shame" is somewhat popular to this day and age in certain places. I was a bit surprised when I heard it being played a while back. More so when people were dancing to it without batting an eye.

To state the obvious, Belief was the first interesting Nitzer Ebb cd. This was when the EBM outfit were getting creative and coming out with some lasting melodies. They were coming into their own and EBM itself was just getting better and better.

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Belief
Nitzer Ebb
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000KFVXK6

Product Description

Original 1988 Release, Geffen Records

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Belief System
Taalam Acey
Manufacturer: Word Supremacy Press
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Pieces of Change (disc two)
Morally Bankrupt Volume Final: Mood Demistify

ASIN: B0002AHSUI
Release Date: 2004-05-24

Tracks:

Genesis
Dim Boys
Harmonize-live
Aura Number One
Eyes Free
Mind Rites: Get Yourz
The Perfect Poem
Belief System
Behind The Poetry
Deeper Than That
Live Through Me-live
When a N!**@ Die
Exercise #938
Belief System-live
Left Thinking-live
Exodus
Dim Boys: radio edit

Album Description

Belief System is the sixth CD from Taalam Acey, who has become one of the most recognized spoken word artist in the world. It begins a new series for Acey whose first three CDs were Morally Bankrupt 1-3 and the following two CDs were both themed around dark deep-felt blues (Code Blues and Blues Resurgence). Belief System is about healing. The message is life, spirit and erotic "nrg." Acey's latest CD is an absolute 'must have' for all who love his work.

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