Black Flower

Black Flower

Track Listings

1. Catholic

2. Dark Rivers of the Heart

3. Absinthe

4. And Deepest Sadness

5. Yesmine

6. Eternal Summer

7. Cannula

8. Morphine

9. Golden Girl from Sumewhere

10. Silver

11. Play in the Dark

Tracks:

Applause
Adelaide, Op. 46
Frulingsglaube, D686 (Op. 2 No. 2)
Die Forelle, D 550
Standchen, D957/Op. Posth. No. 4
Die Bose Farbe, D795/Op. 25 No. 17
Traum Durch Die Dammerung, Op. 29 No. 1
Cacilie, Op. 27 No. 2
Standchen, Op. 106 No. 1
Il Mio Tesoro
Amor Ti Vieta
Flower Song (From 'La Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee')
Encore: The Dream 'Instant charmant; En Fermant Les Yeux'
The Swan, Op. 25 No. 2
The Dream, Op. 48 No. 6
Diamond On The March Snow, Op. 36 No. 6
Rushes, Whisper, Op. 36 No. 4
Black Roses, Op. 36 No. 1
Enocre: Visions
Addo Alla Madre
Encore: Ideale
E Lucevan Le Stelle
Encore: L'Alba Separa Della Luce Ombra
Encore: Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
Encore: 'Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio'
Encore: 'Che Gelida Manina'

Amazon.com

Before there were the Three Tenors there was Jussi Björling, the great Swedish tenor who died in 1960 at the age of 49. His bright, sunny tone had a slight, emotion-laden tear in it that conveyed feeling as well as, or more than, any number of sobs and effects that other tenors use. His Carnegie Hall recital of September 24, 1955 has long been available; in addition, this CD features nine never-before released selections from that recital which either did not fit on the original LP or were omitted for some other reason. He can sing at any dynamic level, the voice is always secure, and his taste and musicianship, as always, are impeccable. I doubt we'll ever hear Tosti's Ideale sung more tenderly or "Che gelida manina" sung with such poetic abandon; the newly discovered Grieg, Sibelius, and Sjoberg songs are sung with an opera singer's--rather than a Lieder singer's--style, but it's doubtful anyone will complain. Björling fans should race to hear this; for those who came to opera after his heyday (or during the reign of other tenors), this will be a stunning ear-opener. A must have. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Magnificent.......2005-09-02

Some years ago I met an elderly gentleman who'd served as a co-pilot on a B-24 bomber during WWII. During a raid on a North German site their aircraft was badly damaged and they were forced to crash-land it in Sweden. The shaken but uninjured crew was picked up by the Swedish authorities and immediately interred (Sweden being a neutral country). They were sent to a dreadful and notorious Swedish internment camp--the largest and lushest hotel in Stockholm--and given something of an expense account. It just happened to be the same hotel where Jussi Bjorling had his digs.

Through a variety of happenings, the vet ended up befriending Bjorling, who he described to me as "one hell of a nice guy" and they became drinking buddies. He and his fellow aviators had front row seats at any and all recitals and apparently became society figures in cultured Stockholm. To my wonder and astonishment, this old Regular Joe fellow, no opera fan before Sweden, told me he was the guy who taught Jussi Bjorling the song "Pistol Packin' Mama." Now wouldn't we all pay good money to have heard him sing that!!

There's nothing more terrific than a great voice attached to a great guy who'd sit and drink with downed aviators and happily learn their favorite pop songs. This disc of music is as wonderful as the guy who recorded it.

"Bjorling".......2005-01-05

In a word - superb. This brings to mind the review of Bjorling's RCA LP "Bjorling in Opera" by Stereo Review's critic George Jellinek, shortly after it's release in 1959, which he ended by saying "highly recommended, especially for other tenors".

Frederick's Understatement........2004-12-22

It was 50 years ago that I met and fell in love with
the accompanist at the voice studio where I studied
for love of singing (i.e., mine was a modest voice).
She in turn introduced me to some of the great singers
then active, or who came through, Chicago. And also, her
own teachers and colleagues, including Dr. Rudolf Ganz and
Frederick Schauwecker. One day, when the topic of melody
came up, Dr Ganz suggested that all piano students should
hear Jussi Bjoerling deliver legato melody. And when Lynn
asked Mr. Shauwecker, who little praised anyone, even a client,
how Jussi did on the trip they were just back from, she was
astonished to hear him grudgingly admit that "Jussi is singing
like an angel. It can't possibly continue at such a level, even
for him." It didn't. As we found out a couple of weeks later
when we heard this recital live, it didn't "continue", it got
better. At the time I found it the greatest listening experience
of my life. Today, 50 years later, it still is. Whatever vocal
records you have by anyone, this is better. There are no equals.
"Like an angel" is one of Frederick's understatements.

Remastering is not perfect.......2004-07-20

This CD is a recording of one Carnegie Hall recital on September 24, 1955. Many composers are represented, including Beethoven, Mozart, Bizet, Grieg and Sibelius to name a few. There is even a Stephen Foster - Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair. The accompanying literature has all the lyrics.

Jussi Bjorling is obvious a tenor in top form, but this recording forty years later omits the higher overtones of his voice. Nevertheless, this is a recording of the highest caliber that does justice to this talented man who died too young.

THE ultimate singing voice.......2004-05-22

This live concert cd contains some of the most fantastic singing ever by a human being and that goes both for the lyric and the dramatic repertoire. Why RCA have denied us this fabulous sound for all these years really beats me. I have long cherished Bjoerlings Troubadour recording with RCA, but compared to the Bjoerling sound on this cd, his Manrico sounds like a light Wiener Sänger. The sound on this cd is simply the most ravishing sound I have ever heard.

LAGQ - Guitar Heroes (Multichannel Hybrid SACD)

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LAGQ Guitar Heroes by the LAGQ
A Guitar Grimoire for 6 string enthusiasts

LAGQ - Guitar Heroes (Multichannel Hybrid SACD)

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000294RMG
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

Icarus
B & B
We Know You Know: Reverie For Mahavishnu
Pluck, Strum And Hammer
Letter From Home
Uarekena
Aire Para Un Dia (Mood For A Day)
Gyspy Flower
Pop
El Baile De Luis Alonso
Lament And Wake
Let's Be Frank
Blue Echo/Country Gentleman

Customer Reviews:

LAGQ Guitar Heroes by the LAGQ.......2005-03-24

This was the Grammy award winner in classical crossover for 2005. It is great if you appreciate the innovators in 20th century guitar music. Listen to The "Assad Duo" and a rock remedition of a Michael Hedges tribute" Lament and Wake which stand out. Both these songs got great reviews as arrangements by the newspaper critics. Get the multi channel version if you have a a top notch audio system with the speakers to show off the enginneering. If you just want "pretty" background music this is not an album for you.

A Guitar Grimoire for 6 string enthusiasts.......2004-08-14

This is an exciting display of 6 string prowess that really isn't classical, yet will inevitably become a classic. It is an amazing tour de force worthy of the California Guitar Trio. The efforst here focus on composers and players who are heroes to this quartet, and it is a compendium of the best: McLaughlin, Hendrix, Metheny, Towner, Howe, Rheinhart. Each and every selection is brilliant whether they are essaying Norman Blake or Frank Zappa. York, Tennant, Kanengiser and Dearman command their instruments with power and discipline, and the finessse and passion leaps off the strings. The fretwork is a tribute to each of the heroes honored, and indeed this is truly an honouring of great fretmen. The digital encoding of the disc is such that you get a very precise definition of who is playing spacially from right to left. Very impressive, as you would expect from Telarc.
Their take on Towner's "Icarus" is both timely and quite a creative adjustment of the tempo. Steve Howe's "Mood For A Day" undergoes a makeover as a flamenco tour de force, and it actually comes off even more amazing than Howe's various re-workings of this abstemious wonder. At times, the compositions are those of the heroes, at others it is the LAGQ's composition evoking essential qualities of the personalities honoured. It works beautifully on all accounts. If you are a fan of acoustic guitars, or even of any of the guitarists honoured here, you owe it to yourself to pick this up.

King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Black Oak Arkansas

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SCUM FUKK RAUNCH N' ROLL..FROM THE PIT's!!!
Raunch and Roll the way it was meant to be!
The essence of Southern Fried Rock-N-Roll!!!

King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Black Oak Arkansas
Black Oak Arkansas
Manufacturer: King Biscuit Flower
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Jim Dandy (To The Rescue)
Hot & Nasty
Fist Full
Maybe I'm Amazed
Love On Ice
When The Band Was Shakin' All Over
Lord Have Mercy
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Customer Reviews:

SCUM FUKK RAUNCH N' ROLL..FROM THE PIT's!!!.......2006-01-05

Ok, laying waste to all ''arena rock'' you had BOA back in the day, I would very much consider this band KULT!!!

I have seen concert fottage as well, and this was not the least bit pretty LOL!!

These guy's were such good musician's though, the drumer could take down JOO york with his power!! all the guitar's were ripping yer face off as well!!

UN ''p.c.'' RAUNCH FROM ONE OF THE BEST EVER!!!!!

''HOT N NASTY....''

Raunch and Roll the way it was meant to be!.......1999-09-02

The raw side of Southern Rock. This cd captures the energy of the band's live performance. Having seen them a number of times, it does not disappoint.

The essence of Southern Fried Rock-N-Roll!!!.......1998-10-30

If you enjoy rock-n-roll of any form or fashion you have to buy this recording. This is everything that is rock-n-roll....loud, raw, raunchy, uncomplicated, hard, fast and just plan good! This recording epitomizes the popular live recordings of the rock bands during the 70's with a superior sound quality and everything. Black Oak Arkansas was at its peak when they recorded this one, you can feel the legendary front man a.k.a. Jim Dandy belt out lyric after lyric and just imagine how he pranced on stage giving his soul to the audience. I LOVE THIS RECORD!!!

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An Outstanding Hommage to the Greats of All-Styles of Guitar
LAGQ: "Decent"
Fails to translate into much pleasure for average listeners
I Should Have Known Better
Totally satisfying

LAGQ's Guitar Heroes

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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L.A. Guitar Quartet: Evening In Granada

ASIN: B00020PVUC
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

Icarus
B & B
We Know You Know: Reverie For Mahavishnu
Pluck, Strum, And Hammer
Letter From Home
Uarekena
Aire Para Un Dia (Mood For A Day)
Gypsy Flower
Pop
El Baile De Luis Alonso
Lament And Wake
Let's Be Frank
Blue Echo/Country Gentleman

Amazon.com

These guys are amazing. This CD is for everyone, regardless of "favorite" musical tastes. Classical, pop, new-age, country, whatever: the LAGQ's virtuosity is stunning, and the sounds they make are engaging, clear and clean (and aided by recording engineers who should win the Nobel Prize for recording, were there such a thing). Nominally, this CD is inspired by the heroes of the four members of LAGQ, but that's only a piece of information: What they do with music by, or indebted to, or inspired by their "heroes" is the issue, and it's never less than original, by turns lovely (the Pat Metheny piece), reckless and innovatively busy (Jimi Hendrix's "Pluck, Strum and Hammer"---with gorgeous harmonics), flamenco (Steve Howe's "Aire para un dia," totally re-conceived), and kitchen-sink (Frank Zappa's "Let's be Frank"). Even the infuriating John McLaughlin is well represented. The recording is vivid and the artists are identified from left to right, speaker-wise. And the Chet Atkins piece that closes the CD is nothing short of delicious. What is this uncategorizable CD? A joy---that's what. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

An Outstanding Hommage to the Greats of All-Styles of Guitar.......2006-06-25

It goes without saying the the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet is in fact the BEST performing guitar ensemble in the world right now. The quartet always impresses me with their variety, technique, musicianship, ensemble playing and innovation. The playing and material on this album reflects just that. The variety reflects many different styles: contemporary classical, rock, jazz, avant garde, new age, bluegrass, country and flamenco. The technique is spotless, the musicianship is incredibly fine tuned the group plays together perfectly and the selections are fresh, new and very interesting. It's a true treat to hear nylon stringed classical guitars playing tribute to their greats and the greats of their electric counterparts.

To talk about highlight tracks on this album just wouldn't be fair. There are too many. The cover of Ralph Towner's "Icarus" is exciting in its use of special guitar techniques, its Brazillian flavor and Andrew Yorks amazing improvised solo. The bouncy tribute to Norman Blake and David Bromberg is fun and incredibly enerjetic. The hommages to McLaughlin and Hendrix are provocative, strange and haunting. Following those two abrasive, dissonant cuts is a beautiful transcription of Pat Metheny's Letter from Home and Sergio Assad's very cool composition "Uarekena." The disc also features a flamenco reworking of Yes's "Mood for a Day," a tribute to gypsy great Django Reinhard, a Romeros quartet piece bubbling with Spanish flair, the extended technique ridden Michael Hedges tribute, an avant garde nod to Frank Zappa and a bouncy country influenced salute to Chet Atkins. Every cut is strong and is oozing with LAGQ perfection and nuance.

The other cool thing about this album is that it is mixed in stereo. The players are mixed across the speakers so that the arrangements can be aurally analyzed much easier. This album is a must have for any fan of the guitar... not just classical players.

LAGQ: "Decent".......2006-02-21

Bought this album because I thought the last tune on it was very catchy. The rest of the album didn't seem so great, possibly because my girlfriend wouldn't shut up and listen to it. I am going to listen to it some more without her. It is all instrumental, all guitar, and just not bad.

Fails to translate into much pleasure for average listeners .......2006-01-31

LAGQ's CD "Guitar Heroes" begins with their take on Ralph Towner's classic Icarus. This choice proves an apt one, for like this mythical Greek hero, LAGQ strives to accomplish something great and wonderful, but instead crashes to earth.

In fact, the CD begins with much promise, leading with the soaring cover of Icarus and the well-done homage to Blake and Bromberg "B&B." Then the McLaughlin and Hendrix tributes founder badly before the band achieves stability with a pair of unexciting but listenable tunes in honor of Pat Metheney and the Assad Duo (I always thought it was the other way around, Duo Assad).

A rather horrid homage to Steve Howe and a lackluster one for Django Reinhardt are countered by the brief but clever Duane York, a nice yoking together of slide and classical styles. The tip of the cap to Los Romeros is OK, but then the overlong, often irritating tributes to Michael Hedges and Frank Zappa do not add any luster to either of these late guitarists' legacies and set the CD on a terminal downward spiral.

The nice tribute to Chet Atkins that concludes this set is not enough to restore altitude and the whole effort essential crashes to earth.

No doubt the performers had a great time recording this CD for their grasp of technique and nuance proves solid. The problem is that the concept of "Guitar Heroes" fails to translate into much pleasure for average listeners like me.

I Should Have Known Better.......2005-04-05

I'm a fan of Classical Guitar. I heard about this quartet and sought them out, buying "Guitar Heroes". I should have read the Amazon review more closely. If I had I would have earned these pieces are in a dissonant rock-style with little or no melodic form. A far cry from what I envisioned. I write this to warn other innocents who might be looking for melodic music in a classical style. I didn't read the review closely enough, but you should.

Totally satisfying.......2004-12-12

I can't think of any recent collection of music that I enjoyed more than this album by the LAGQ. "Guitar Heroes" is amazing right from the beginning and never ceases right through the last track. The performances are solid, always musical and often mesmerizing. The songs and arrangements are impeccable and thoughtful, never pandering or taking the easy route to illuminating a particular guitar hero. After listening to this album, you want to hear more of the LAGQ, and also more from their "heroes". For that alone, this offering is a tremendous success.

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Not their best but worf a listen
Lost and found
Legendary "lost" album from one of the best groups ever
Legendary "lost" album from one of the best groups ever
no kidding?!!

Black Flower
Nirvana
Manufacturer: Edsel Records UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000072KW
Release Date: 1994-06-16

Album Description

Originally entitled 'To Markos III', this is their criminally obscure third album from 1969, plus two 1993 tracks 'Shine' and a re-recording of their classic 'Pentecost Hotel'.

Customer Reviews:

Not their best but worf a listen.......2007-01-28

Good Prog Psych but not close to their best.
What, this isn't Kurt Cobain? You mean somebody over thirty years ago thought of calling their band Nirvana. Impossible, Kurt Cobain invented the entire concept. Come on dum dums. Have you ever heard of allmusic guide or reading the descriptions or branching out a bit? Try not to be such a bunch of retards.

Lost and found.......2005-04-24

Firstly, let me say that Cobain's Nirvana are ordinary next to the original Nirvana IMHO. But ,having said that, and being a huge fan of the original Nirvana, I found that listening to this lost album was painful. At the best these guys were amazing. This is far from their best. Frankly,I wish it had stayed lost. This recording was legendary, and it's CD release was egerly awaited, but what a letdown. Sometime records were not released because they were garbage.

Legendary "lost" album from one of the best groups ever.......2002-09-04

Okay, for the ignorant....Nirvana were formed in 1966 by an Irishman and a Greek(in London). They released 2 albums in '67 and '68. This was supposed to have been released in 1969, but their record company dropped them to go a more commercial route. A few advance copies of this album were leaked out in 1970 on Pye, but were then recalled. In 1987 it got a proper vinyl LP release, and then in 1993 got re-released on CD, with bonus tracks. It has nothing to do with Kurt Cobain. Musically, it's solid, well-written psychedelic pop with heavy(for the time) rock and classical tinges. If you're looking for 1 Nirvana album, I'd suggest "All Of Us" instead, but if you like 60s style rock, then you'd be an idiot not to get this.

Legendary "lost" album from one of the best groups ever.......2002-09-04

Okay, for the [people]....Nirvana were formed in 1966 by an Irishman and a Greek(in London). They released 2 albums in '67 and '68. This was supposed to have been released in 1969, but their record company dropped them to go a more commercial route. A few advance copies of this album were leaked out in 1970 on Pye, but were then recalled. In 1987 it got a proper vinyl LP release, and then in 1993 got re-released on CD, with bonus tracks. It has nothing to do with Kurt Cobain. Musically, it's solid, well-written psychedelic pop with heavy(for the time) rock and classical tinges. If you're looking for 1 Nirvana album, I'd suggest "All Of Us" instead, but if you like 60s style rock, then you'd be an ... not to get this.

no kidding?!!.......2001-11-07

Yeah, this is not Kurt Cobain's Nirvana. It is a group from the UK that originally formed around 1967. They released a few albums here and there without very much success. The band split up a few times with a little solo work done by some of its members. When Kurt's band achieved international recognition the original Nirvana (UK) attempted a lawsuit against Kurt, which proved unsuccessful. The original Nirvana (UK) even got together long enough in 1996 to release a version of Kurt's "Lithium" that appeared on their CD of their unreleased tracks called "Orange and Blue".

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As the Flower Withers
My Dying Bride
Manufacturer: Peaceville UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-11-16

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Silent Dance
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What a beautiful CD!

I Know Where I'm Going

Manufacturer: Proteus Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-12-27

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Tell Me Where Is Fancy Bred
There Is a Garden in Her Face
The Urchin's Dance
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Midnight's Bell
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Flower of Beauty
The Keel Row
The Turtle Dove
Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair
Lamorna
Black Sheep
Down by the Sally Gardens
He's Gone Away
Swansea Town
The Oak and The Ash
Early One Morning
I Know Where I'm

Customer Reviews:

What a beautiful CD!.......2003-11-23

I saw this CD in a store and since I had previously heard the group at a performance in St. Charles, I thought I'd buy it. I'm very happy I did. I play it all the time. Beautiful vocals and music. They start with some wonderful John Rutter compostitions highlighting the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra and then move into more traditional choral music featuring American and British folk songs. Shenendoah closes out the CD and is just beautiful. When I heard them do it live they moved out into the church and surrounded the audience. What a moment. This CD captures the feeling of the performance and I'm glad I have it.

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Do yourself a favor!

My Black Flower
Sonny Phillips
Manufacturer: 32. Jazz Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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Legends of Acid Jazz

ASIN: B00000JLJF
Release Date: 1999-07-13

Tracks:

Goin' Home
Salaam 7
My Black Flower
Me And Me Brudder
You Make Me Feel So Young
Jalal

Customer Reviews:

Do yourself a favor!.......2000-01-10

Sonny is my piano teacher and so I am obviously biased, but hearing him on the CD is only second to hearing him in person. His phrasing and dynamics are wonderful. Enjoy!

The Black Flower Bus Leaves at Dawn: Sects, Drugs & Rock'n'roll

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The Black Flower Bus Leaves at Dawn: Sects, Drugs & Rock'n'roll
Black Flower
Manufacturer: United States Dist
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0007VF2NC
Release Date: 2005-03-29

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