Death of the West [Import]

Death of the West [Import]

Track Listings

1. Life Fades Away

2. Hell Abloom

3. Mother Of Serpents

4. Lucibel (The Good Spirits Of Europe)

5. Dating With Witchcraft

6. Death In Prague

7. A Pale Horse Against Time

8. Eveningland

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Product Description
Third album for Finnish death metal outfit. Eight tracks, 'Life Fades Away', 'Hell Abloom', 'Mother Of Serpents', 'Lucibel (The Good Spirits Of Europe)', 'Dating With Witchcraft', 'Death In Prague', 'A Pale Horse Against Time' & 'Eveningland'. Spinefarm Records. 2002.

Tracks:

The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe
The Mission: The Falls
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Playing Love from The Legend of 1900
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Nostalgia from Cinema Paradiso
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Looking for You (Love Theme) from Cinema Paradiso
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Malena (Main theme)
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Remembering (Ricordare)*
Sergio Leone Suite: Deborah's Theme from Once Upon A Time In America
Sergio Leone Suite: Cockeye's Song from Once Upon a Time in America
Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in America
Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in the West
Sergio Leone Suite: Ecstasy of Gold from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Brian DePalma Suite: Main Theme from Casualities of War
Brian DePalma Suite: Death Theme from The Untouchables
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Journey from Moses
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Theme from Moses
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme from Marco Polo
The Lady Caliph: Dinner
The Lady Caliph: Nocturne

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Ennio Morricone is well-known to moviegoers. His soundtracks for The Mission, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in America, Cinema Paradiso, and others are invariably warmly melodic and superbly suited to the films they grace. They not only add atmosphere; they help tell the story. For this CD Morricone has created new orchestrations for many of his scores, adding a solo cello part for the indefatigable Yo-Yo Ma, whose musical curiosity seems to be endless. Outside the films, these pieces tend to be lovely melodies, mostly pretty sentimental stuff, and, in the best way, gorgeous aural wallpaper. The most moving are the two selections from The Mission, but fans of Morricone's music will find plenty to enjoy here. Ma's playing, as always, is exquisite---warm, deeply felt (given the circumstances), and entirely idiomatic within the context. Perhaps not quite for the classical music lover, but an affectionate reworking of music by an important film composer. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?.......2007-06-02

I never thought Yo-Yo Ma would do Gabriel's Oboe (Track 1) from THE MISSION justice, but I was wrong. There's a pureness to this version that makes it easier casual listening than the version(s) on the soundtrack CD itself. So no matter how much I love the theatrical "largeness" of the Original Soundtrack (not to mention the full choir), this is the version I grab for the CD player/iPod/whatever.

My two other recommendations are Main Theme from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (Track 11) and Ecstasy of Gold from THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY (Track 12). I suggest playing these consecutively as a single medley. Track 11 *WILL* bring tears to the manliest among us --particularly if you remember in the movie where Sergio Leone pulls the camera up to reveal the town rising.

I get the feeling "hardcore" classical fans would dismiss movie scores as commercial work. I truly believe Ennio Morricone transcends that. Even moreso than, say, John Williams, and on a different plane than a Danny Elfman. And I can't say more about the emotion Yo-Yo Ma brings to the table than what's already been discussed.

Absolutely Exquisite.......2007-05-15

The combination of Morricone and Ma is pure perfection. This CD fills my heart with so much joy that I could just cry. I listen to it almost daily and have given it away as a gift to my loved ones. I am captivated by their incredible talents, and I know you will be too.

Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!.......2007-05-13

Having recently succumbed to Yo Yo Ma after a longtime love of Ennio Marricone I was excited to get this CD from Amazon. It is superb! All of the songs had to be recrafted by Morricone to suit Yo Yo Ma but it is a great listen as you sonically travel down memory lane through some of Maestro Moricone's musical marvels. "Gabriel's Oboe" from "The Mission" now becomes "Gabriel's Cello." I laugh as Yo Yo Ma bows his brains out on the "Ecstacy of Gold' from "The Good,The Bad, and The Ugly." I recommend this to all Yo Yo Ma and Morricone fans...a great listen. Soothing after a hard day!

Better Every Time.......2007-05-09

This CD gets better with every listening. It was a great purchase.

Fabulous CD.......2007-05-07

I love Morricone and this CD has some of the best versions of my favorite pieces. I have ordered several as gifts for friends.

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A true Death Row classic!
Great production but lyrics can get monotonous
Brings Back Memories
Snoop Will Never Be Tha Same
Doin' it DOGGYSTYLE!

Doggystyle
Snoop Doggy Dogg
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2001
Straight Outta Compton
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Illmatic

ASIN: B00005AQF7
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Bathtub
G Funk Intro
Gin and Juice
That Shiznit
Lodi Dodi
Murder Was the Case (Death After Visualizing Eternity)
Serial Killa
Who Am I? (What's My Name) ?
For All My Niggaz and Bitches
Ain't No Fun (If My Homies Can't Have None)
Doggy Dogg World
GZ and Hustlas
Pump Pump

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Produced by the infamous Dr. Dre with assistance from Mr. Suge Knight, Doggy Style was the first solo outing by Calvin Broadus a.k.a. Snoop Doggy Dog. Incorporating a straight gangsta vibe into the deep funk grooves pioneered by George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic ensemble, Snoop and Dre dogmatically invent the "G-Funk" aesthetic. Espousing an irreverent dope, bitches, and guns mentality, Doggy Style garnered the Parental Advisory for explicit lyrics it sorely deserved. Still, Snoop's lazy-yet-acrobatic rap/drawl is distinctive and undeniably entertaining. With additional vocals from Tha Dogg Pound (Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt, and Dat Nigger Daz), this disc is deceptively professional and musically quite slick. "Murder Was The Case" is practically an inner-city classic, while "Ain't No Fun" is another blunted, urban-rap anthem. Woof! --Mitch Myers

Album Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered, repackaged & enhanced classic. Enhanced portion features the classic video What's My Name. Packaged in a jewel box in a slipcase. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

A true Death Row classic!.......2007-07-05

This is by far Snoop's best project and he's had some pretty good stuff in recent years. This cd takes back in time when i was out there running the streets and doing my thing on the party tip. This album really put Snoop's career over the top.

Great production but lyrics can get monotonous .......2007-05-31

This album could've really been something amazing, but due to the constant repetitive lyrics Doggystyle falls short of it's potential. The production on here is fantastic, and there are some definite classics, but some might find it hard to listen to this album from beginning to end because the lyrics get incredibly monotonous.

Nevertheless, 'Doggystyle' remains a great release and possibly the best Snoop has put out. The funky production is great, and it features some classic tracks (Gin & Juice, Murder Was the Case), though my favorites are Lodi-Dodi (a spaced-out, kick arse track, my personal favorite), That Shiznit and the already mentioned 'Murder was the Case'. There's not a single awful track on here, and it features some great guests as well. Unfortunately, if Snoop would show some emotion once in awhile or rap about something meaningful this could have been something epic. As it stands, 'Doggystyle' is a great hip-hop release that will go down in history for numerous reason. I probably might have made this sound like a negative review, but I am only pointing out the cons over the pros because the vast majority of the reviews are proclaiming this as a flawless classic when it definitely has some problems.

Brings Back Memories.......2007-05-06

This is the first album I ever got. I got it in Junior High School from a friend on cassette tape and back then I was a very casual rap fan unlike now, but I have to say I loved it. I now have the 2001 re-release with 13 tracks. Every song is a winner and definitely helped propel the rap industry into the G-Funk Era in 1993 and 1994. Snoop's drawl definitely complements Dr. Dre's awesome melodic funk. I like this one better than the Chronic, and that one bangs too! One of my favorite jams here is "For All My N----z And B---es" where Tha Dogg Pound and Lady of Rage kills the track with relentless gangbanger flows over a bass heavy mobbin beat and loud whiny synths Dr. Dre popularized in the early to mid 90's. "G'z And Hustlaz" is interesting, for the beat brings in elements of rock n roll guitars and Snoop kills the track. He has one of the best flows in the game on this album. I really can't say much more that what has been already said. "Serial Killa" again brings in that whiny synth and Tha Pound and RBX bring so much heat to the table; all 3 kick such mainy flows right out the mental ward, what a classic. "Gin And Juice," "Doggy Dogg World" are what they are, classic G-Funk that stand the test of time; songs like those were repeatedly looked to for influence on other West Coast and even some southern albums in the mid 90's era. "What's My Name" definitely is bouncy, anthemic, and catchy over a P-Funk type sample, another G-Funk stable. If only rap was as passionate as Snoop, Dre and his guests were in this day of age. Timeless classic is the best way to sum up Doggystyle.

Snoop Will Never Be Tha Same.......2007-03-08

I bought the Doggystyle CD about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I had liked Snoop's recent singles like "Drop it Like it's Hot," and "That's That" but man, his singles from 93 are, there's no other word for it, classic. The singles "Gin and Juice and "Who Am I(What's my Name)" are phenomical. Unlike some rap artists, Snoop Doggy Dogg's work is almost always good rap music whether it's from Doggystyle to Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (I have both CDs) but his music was the best on this album for some reason. It might just be because I like this album the best or because of several differences of his music style.
Pretty much every song on here has amazing funky and West Coast beats unlike a lot of his newer music. Don't get me wrong, I loved Tha Blue Carpet Treatment but most of the beats on it weren't very...funky.
Snoop Dogg can still rhyme but not quite as well as on this CD. Like Jay-Z, Snoop spits out the right words at the right time(as I said on a Reasonable Doubt review). I don't know what it is but he's just isn't the same. Doggystyle is probably one of the most worthy rap albums of being a classic along with Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt, Dr. Dre's Chronic, and Eminem's Marshall Marthers LP.
As for his other albums... I'm not really writing this to explain them but most were quite good. Though I enjoyed Paid Tha Cost to Be Da Boss and Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, like I said, they're not the same. His next album, Tha Doggfather was a fine follow up but it's just not classic. Snoop Doggy Dogg will probably never be able to match this effort. Most of his fans know that and I think he does too. But I doubt it will be forgotten anytime soon after all of its impact. This is it. Snoop's 4x platinum Death Row Record album. A true classic, not an average modern rap CD that will be out of print in 10 more years.

Doin' it DOGGYSTYLE!.......2007-02-24

This album is a straight up classic from top to bottom. Every song is great including the intro and skits. Standouts include "Gin and Juice", "Tha Shiznit", "Murder Was The Case", "Who Am I"(best track in my opinion), and "Aint No Fun." This was the last album Dre produced the entire album for another artist and Dre's production did not disappoint. Dre took a whole lotta samples to create a G Funk masterpiece.This album was Snoop's so i gotta give credit where credit is due. On this album, he was young, hungry, and his voice sounded so smooth and on point which perfectly meshed with dre's beats. Snoop brought a whole new flow, look, and attitude to being a rapper. He's so different than any other rapper in the game and that's why I'm a fan. All guests on the album hold their own especially Kurupt sort of stealing snoop's spotlight on a couple songs. I think Tha Dogg Pound should always be the most heavily used guets on Snoop's albums because they got alotta talent and them w/ Snoop create the ultimate Dogged out team. I constantly listen to this album over and over and never get tired of it. I just wish the songs "Doggystyle" ft. George Clinton, "Tha Next Episode" ft. Dr. Dre, "Gz Up Hoes Down", and "Playing for Keeps" ft. the Convicts were included because each one is produced by Dre and each one is hot. i understand they wanted to keep the album short and sweet and that's why these tracks were not included, but they would make this album even crazier...imagine that? Death Row to this day still hasn't released these songs so i'm getting tired of waiting. This was Snoop in his prime although I also like Tha Doggfather, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, Tha Last Meal, and a select few from "Da Game is to be sold not to be told" and "No Limit Top Dogg" but they still don't compare to "Doggystyle." His stuff with the Eastsidaz are also solid. People give Snoop a lot of criticism when they only hear his commercial stuff nowadays. Snoop changes his style up for every album and i understand that and i'm still a fan. All y'all Snoop Doggy Dogg haters need to slow up. Anywayz,I would like to see snoops last album with dre production on every song but this is highly unlikely but would be crazy. If not, we always have DOGGYSTYLE...my favorite rap album of all time. Other West Coast classics are Ice Cube "Amerikkkaz most wanted" and "Death Certificate", Mack 10's self titled album, WC-"Curb Servin", Dr. Dre "The Chronic", MC Ren "Kizz My Black AZZ" and "Shock of the hour", Bad Azz "Word on tha Street", Tha Dogg Pound "Dogg Food", Eazy E "Its On-187um killa", and so many others. West Coast rap all night betta yet foe life! and i'm out ssssssssssee ya......

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A CLASSIC
The Chronic
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Dr. Dre
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2001
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ASIN: B00005AQEQ
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

The Chronic (Intro)
Wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')
Let Me Ride
The Day the Niggaz Took Over
Nuthin' But a "G" Thang
Deeez Nuuuts
Lil' Ghetto Boy
A Nigga Witta Gun
Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat
The $20 Sack Pyramid
Lyrical Gangbang
High Powered
The Doctor's Office
Stranded on Death Row
The Roach [The Chronic Outro]
Bitches Ain't Shit

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1989's Straight Outta Compton, by Dre's previous outfit N.W.A., may have shined the public spotlight on the genre, but The Chronic legitimized it. That is not to say that Snoop Doggy Dogg (The Chronic marks his debut) and Dre's raps are for everyone; the subject matter is the sex, drugs, violence, and politics of South Central Los Angeles, and the phrasing is explicit, to say the least. But The Chronic's real genius is the music. By breeding hip-hop, jazz (studio instrumentation includes saxophones and flutes), funk, and soul (sampled artists include Parliament, Donny Hathaway, and Isaac Hayes), Dre creates downright intoxicating grooves. If you can't feel The Chronic pulsating through your veins, maybe your heart's not pumping. --Bill Crandall

Album Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered and repackaged in jewel box in slipcase. Enhanced portion features the classic video Dre Day. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

CD.......2007-05-08

I have bought this CD about 6 times in my life since it has always seemed to dissapear. I love this album!!!

Classic.......2007-04-11

If you've listened to this, you'll know that the the subject matter is basically generic gangsta rap. I'll give you that there's some pure garbage gangsta rap out there (i think you know which people i'm talking aboutt here) However when its done right it can be amazing, and this classic proves that.

It's not my favourite of Death Row's classic era (All Eyez On Me) but definitely worth a listen. The skits are actually funny with some amazing g funk (which was the sub genre this album started) and some very catchy rhymes from all the Deathrow family, (Snoop, Tha Pound, Lady Of Rage)

The standouts for me are Nuthin But A G Thang of course), Lil Ghetto Boy (my personal favourite), Deez Nuuutz, Stranded On Death Row (fantastic compilation) and Dre Day (hilarious!)

A CLASSIC.......2007-04-04

This is one of the best CDs ever recorded. Taking genre out and just rating CDs for their quality, from start to finish this is one of the greatest ever. The music under the lyrics, the flow, the groove, the lyrics, the production. A masterpiece.

The Chronic.......2007-02-24

This is one of those albums that you will buy several times throughout your lifetime. I, myself, have bought this 4 or 5 times, twice when it was out on tape. I think Dr. Dre is one of the most intricate producers in hip hop. His production has been responsible for the igniting the careers of some of hip hop's finest. It's extremely accessible, yet still incredibly complex. His rapping is better than most of today's rappers. He has a deep, sort of laid back kind of flow. All of his lyrics are on point as well. This is stuff you can party to, as well as jam to by yourself. I understand that this record has been out for quite some time. I remember when it was released, long ago, I had to keep it hidden from my parents. I just feel it's my duty to encourage the new generation of hip hop heads to go back to their roots and see where a lot of the greats came from. Highly recommended.

The Chronic .......2007-02-23

The Chronic (intro)
Dre Day 8/10,
Let Me Ride 8/10
The Day The... Took Over 8/10
Nuthin' But A G thang 7/10
Deeez... 9/10
Lil Ghetto Boy 8/10
A... Witta Gun 7/10
Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat 8/10
The $20 Sac Pyramid (skit)
Lyrical Gangbang 7/10
High Powered 7/10
The Doctors Office (skit)
Stranded On Death Row 7/10
The Roach (The Chronic Outro) 6/10
... Aint... 10/10

Beauty and the Beast - Special Edition Soundtrack

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a true masterpiece in every sense of the word
Great Disney CD: For Children of all ages
got this as a present for someone else
The Story Captured Through Song.
My children listen to this CD over and over

Beauty and the Beast - Special Edition Soundtrack

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ASIN: B00005TQ5A
Release Date: 2001-12-18

Tracks:

Prologue - Paige O'Hara
Belle - Paige O'Hara
Belle (Reprise) - Richard White
Gaston - Richard White
Gaston (Reprise) - Richard White
Be Our Guest
Something There - Paige O'Hara
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Beauty And The Beast
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After the success of their score for The Little Mermaid, the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken returned to Disney for their second fairy-tale adaptation. Sadly, it was the duo's last completed score before Ashman's untimely death at age 41. This soundtrack contains more-conventional show music than The Little Mermaid, owing in large part to Broadway stalwart Angela Lansbury and to Jerry Orbach's Yves Montand impersonation. Most of the songs here were included in the subsequent Broadway adaptation and its cast album, but this disc is superior in its studio polish and cast, which is better suited to the score. --John Sanchez

Customer Reviews:

a true masterpiece in every sense of the word.......2007-05-10

when alan menken and howard ashman put together their second disney feature i dont think that anyone could have known what a masterpiece beauty and the beast would become. the film itself was praised for its maturity and remains the only animated film in history to every be nominated for a best motion picture academy award (it deserved it instead of silence of the lambs) musically the film was magnificient as well. it was adapted into a full length broadway musical three years later. but this original piece will forever remain the benchmark for all other animated works and their music.

alan menken's hauntingly beautiful score is a true masterpiece. the musical scores for the west wing and the beast lets belle go are moving and powerful. the emotional level that every piece reaches is amazing and menken absolutely deserved this oscar for best score. this is not only his best score, but quite possibly one of the greatest musical scores in history.

SCORE 5 out of 5

the songs are all quite powerfull and fun with a definate broadway, its no wonder that it was so seamlessly turned into a broadway musical.

BELLE - this is the strongest opening to ever appear in a disney film. the broadway feel makes it a great way to kick off the film it is both fun and quirky but definately contains a more serous undertone. this was originally suppossed to be shortened down, but luckilly it was left intact. paige o'hara as belle is nothing short of amazing.
5 out of 5

BELLE (REPRISE) - this is short but is very strong due again to o'hara's vocals. her vocals paired with ashman's stirring lyrics of longing make this short but definately a winner.
5 out of 5

GASTON - this is a fun song that is both witty and darkly clever. ashman's lyrics and richard white's performance as gaston carry this song. it may be the weakest of the piece, but it's still fun and catchy and shouldn't be missed
3 out of 5

GASTON (REPRISE) - this is really just an extention of the song listed above, but this one is much more twistidly clever and is actually stronger that the first song.
3 out of 5

BE OUR GUEST - this is one of the most famous songs from the soundtrack and its obveous why after just one listen. jerry orbach and angela landsburry both give great performances that along with menken's french-influenced score and ashman's fun clever lyrics make this song sound fun and fresh. its a great song that really does epitimize the fun of the piece and of ashman's lyrics.
5 out of 5

SOMETHING THERE - this is a short little song but it is the first hint at belle and the beast as lovers. o'hara and robby benson both give great but short performances. orbach, lansbury and david ogden stiers also give fun performances as the objects. this is beautiful and romanticly sweet little song.
5 out of 5

HUMAN AGAIN - this wasn't included in the original theatrical film (why i dont know) this is a great song that is fun and brilliant. ashman yet again outdoes himself with great lyrics and again the household objects give dynamic performances. im so glad that this is back for the special edition since its a real gem that shouldn't be missed.
5 out of 5

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - this is the most famous song from the movie and it won the oscar for best original song. just one listen shows why. lansbury gives a beautifully moving performance as mrs potts singing this. this is of course the song that shows the beast and belle as lovers and it does so perfectly. this song never dumbs things down it goes for the full romantic punch. well done
5 out of 5

THE MOB SONG - this is possibly the cleverest piece. the use of shakespearean lyrics make this a twisted and dark piece that effectively shows human nature that still rings true today. this is an overlooked but strong song that again is lifted by white's performance as the now sinister gaston.
5 out of 5

the best part of all these songs is how none of them dumb down the romance or more "adult" themes for the kiddies. this film allows itself to be fully romantic and that's why it has been so praised and lived on in such a flattering light. the near-perfect music not only aided this, but were a crucial part of this maturity.

SONGS OVERALL 5 out of 5

as i said earlier, this is one the greatest film scores of all times. it may not be as recognizable or memorable as say star wars or gone with the wind, but the emotional punch that it makes elevates it far past these other two scores. menken truly outdid himself and ashman's lyrics work perfectly. the performances from all the performers are dynamic, fun, powerful, and intense. everythign works perfectly here and truly makes for an experience that is truly magical.

Great Disney CD: For Children of all ages.......2007-02-19

I really enjoyed this CD. IT is the soundtrack for Beauty and the Beast.
I especially enjoyed " BE our Guest". This is an all around excellent Disney CD with lots of vocals,and intrigue. The singers are very talented, and well re-hearsed. I love this CD. It's worth the money. Go and buy it!!!

got this as a present for someone else.......2007-01-04

This was a present to a friend. She liked it. I love soundtracks and Disney music, so it's pretty good.

The Story Captured Through Song........2006-09-29

Disney's revival as a major animation studio began in 1989 with the release of THE LITTLE MERMAID and reached its pinnacle with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (the only animated film ever nominated for a Best Picture Oscar). As much as the film is a visual delight, its also a musical feast for the ears. People had said for over a decade that the musical movie was dead, but BEAUTY AND THE BEAST proved otherwise and paved the way for later big-screen adaptations of famous stage musicals. Some of my favorite songs on the album include:
"Be Our Guest"--this song revived the huge dance numbers that were once commonplace in movie musicals.

"Something There"--BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a love story and though that love is often brought to mind by the title song, it is this number that truly captures the essence of what happens between Belle and Beast.

"The Mob Song"--out of all the songs on the album, this is the one with the most masculine appeal. It's a song about burning down castles and killing an unfamiliar creature that poses no threat. There's nothing like a dash of good old violence to get the blood flowing.

This is a great soundtrack for any Disney fan, any patron of musicals, and people who love the film.

My children listen to this CD over and over.......2006-08-25

My kids (5 year old boy and 2 year old girl) LOVE this soundtrack. They make me play it repeatedly in the car, EVERYTIME we go anywhere. It is word-for-word an exact replication of the movie. I highly recommend it for any Beauty and the Beast fan.

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2Pac's Darkest Album
Favourite 2Pac album
I just had to bring him back
Perfect way to end Pac's career
Tupac Black Jesus

The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
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Intro/Bomb First (My Second Reply)
Hail Mary
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To Live & Die In L.A.
Blasphemy
Life Of An Outlaw
Just Like Daddy
Krazy
White Man'z World
Me And My Girlfriend
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2Pac's Darkest Album.......2007-07-19

i'd have to say that this is one of my favorite 2Pac albums he comes with straight fire on this album his lyrics are deep and dark this album has some great 2Pac hits me and my girlfriend to live and die in l.a hail mary toss it up & a great diss track against all odds if your a fan of hip/hop cop this album

Favourite 2Pac album.......2007-05-12

"Watchin time fly I love my people do or die
But I wonder why we scared to let eachother fly" - Krazy

That's real from the realest MC, 2Pac - RIP.

I just had to bring him back.......2007-04-23

Dont get me wrong. I love All Eyez On Me. It was one of the best albums of 96 but it was missing the political side of Pac. The conscious side. On this album you get Pac's anger at other rappers but you also get some insight like White Man's World, Blasphemy and Krazy. Its unfortunate to hear the diss tracks like Bomb First and Against All Odds get more mention over White Man's World and Krazy but I understand where most people's heads are at. Standout tracks: BOMB FIRST, HAIL MARY, TOSS IT UP, TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA, BLASPHEMY, LIFE AS AN OUTLAW, KRAZY, WHITE MAN,S WORLD, ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND and AGAINST ALL ODDS. Filler: I never felt Just Like Daddy. Bottom Line: In 96, Pac droppped to classics, All Eyez On Me and The Don Killuminati. Pac's rhymes were great, the production was different but good. All in all it was a great album.

Perfect way to end Pac's career.......2007-04-10

It does seem more of a compilation than an album to me. It basically has songs for everything he had done in his career so far, for introspective we have "Krazy" and "Hold Ya Head", for political we have "White Man'z World", for outlaw we have "Life Of An Outlaw, for diss songs we have "Bomb First" and "Against All Odds" and so on. All in all its a classic album though ranks as my third favourite (behind Me Against The World and All Eyez on Me) The production shines once again and Pac never dissapoints. Highly recommended to all Pac fans who don't already own this

Tupac Black Jesus.......2006-09-01

First of all it would not make any sense for suge to have tried to kill Pac come on that little money he owed pac is nothing compared to what he's getting sued for now so all you idiots hush with that noise. Anyway this album is timeless you could listen to this in 2059 and it will still be relevant. True LEgend

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The Better of the two
Not as good as version 1 in this series
Same as 'Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800'

Early American Choral Music, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Hmf Classical Exp.
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ASIN: B00005UVPB
Release Date: 2002-04-09

Customer Reviews:

The Better of the two.......2006-06-03

I have both disc in the series. I liked the music on this disc much more than the first. The selections seem more focused and the sounds are much clearer. Also, the particular pieces fit better together. I love the sound of this group and hope they make more in the future.

Not as good as version 1 in this series.......2004-09-03

This is by the same group who did the wonderful & engaging Early American Choral Music 1. Somehow this CD did not live up to its predecessor in some ways. The performance is still top notch, but somehow the CD as a whole isn't quite as engaging to listen to as the first. Perhaps version 2's strength is also its weakness. Its diversity of composers allows you to pear past the shadow of William Billings and sample other notable early American hymn writers. That exposure is valuable & appreciated. I just couldn't get into it as much.

A final note: many of the texts are beautiful (and available from the publisher's web site). However, I would criticize "Who is this that cometh from Edom?" as dwelling just a bit too much on the Jews' rejection of Jesus. Among other reasons & issues, Christianity says that we are all sinners & there is no cause to single a particular group out negatively.

Same as 'Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800'.......2004-02-21

Please note this CD is a duplicate of His Majestie's Clerkes's "Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800" -- identical contents but a different name and cover. I ordered both and was irritated to discover this. This CD is cheaper, so I recommend this one. It is a lovely choral work from a little-known period of sacred music.

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This album was that deal!
5 STARS NOT ENOUGH
Ice Cube's finest hour...one of hip hop's greatest albums
Milestone album for Ice Cube
Vintage Cube

Death Certificate
Ice Cube
Manufacturer: Priority Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008BL9W
Release Date: 2003-02-25

Tracks:

The Funeral
The Wrong N**** To F*** Wit
My Summer Vacation
Steady Mobbin'
Robin Lench
Givin' Up The Nappy Dug Out
Look Who's Burnin'
A Bird In The Hand
Man's Best Friend
Alive On Arrival
Death
The Birth
I Wanna Kill Sam
Horny Lil' Devil
Black Korea
True To The Game
Color Blind
Doing Dumb Sh**
Us
No Vaseline
How To Survive In South Central

Customer Reviews:

This album was that deal!.......2007-07-05

Ice Cube straight up out did himself on this one. He was really up on how the world was shaping up to be. This to me was his best work and i own pretty much every cd he's ever done. This album probably ranks in the top 5 hip hop albums of all time.

5 STARS NOT ENOUGH.......2007-02-09

Has to be one of the top ten lps of all time in hip hop along with "Amerikkka's Most Wanted".

"NO VASELINE" pretty much ended N.W.A. as a group and is probably one of the most vicious comeback/rap battle songs of all time. If you listen closely to the lyrics of that song, he individually took each member of N.W.A. and basically cut them down to size by basically telling the truth. With the exception of M.C. REN, lyrically N.W.A. was finished after CUBE rolled out. DR. DRE'S production kept them afloat on EFIL4ZAGGIN but that's about it.

Ice Cube's finest hour...one of hip hop's greatest albums.......2006-12-10

Ice Cube's 1991 album "Death Certificate" is arguably the most relevant, controversial, and entertaining hip hop albums ever released. After his solo debut "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted" stuck a middle finger to mainstream America and pioneered gangsta rap, "Death Certificate" moved on to more relevant issues, Cube dealing with problems and injustices on every track. Ice Cube was never as angry as he was on this album, and he is a man on a mission to justify the injustices he sees and experiences in the ghetto. Lyrically this album is one of my favorites. He uses metaphors often to explain his views, and emerges as one of hip hop's best storytellers, spinning yarns of violence and struggles in the ghettos of South Central Los Angeles. This album was very controversial for its profanities and the way that Cube sometimes comes across as racist, sexist, and intolerant, but he does his best to justify his views and usually does, because he tends to call `em like he sees `em. Musically this album is phenomenal. Most of the music samples 70s funk recordings, which would become a trend for many years to come. The production is perfect, the funky, heavy beats keep my head nodding from start to finish. A lot of the songs are short and get their point across, so there is never a single dull moment. I could really listen to this album forever, it will always be as great as the day it was released and is a timeless piece of rap music. This is to me among the most effective and enjoyable rap albums ever released and is a must have for any fan of hip hop music.

After the intro "The Funeral," the album begins with "The Wrong N... to F... Wit," a threatening and tough song where Cube introduces his Lench Mob crew and represents his hometown, starting the album on a great note. The funky "My Summer Vacation" explores gang activity and violence in a factual and honest manner. On "Steady Mobbin,'" Cube drops raw philosophy over a dope beat. "Givin' Up the Nappy Dugout" has a perfect, classic beat and is hilarious, Cube has a conversation with a girl's father, telling him she's not as innocent as he seems to believe. "Look Who's Burnin'" deals with STDs and their spread and advocates their prevention, this is just one of those relevant songs with a positive message that is still so entertaining because it is told froma man who sounds so real. The sax loop in the beat makes this song great. "A Bird in the Hand" is another classic, musically and lyrically. Ice Cube metaphorically speaks of drug dealings. "Man's Best Friend" talks about the necessity of packing a gun in the ghetto and has another great beat. "Alive on Arrival" is an amazing song, telling a tale of being shot and the ensuing drama. Its message attacks the way that hospitals and police operate. "I Wanna Kill Sam" attacks the country at large, and "Horny Lil' Devil" pokes fun at white men who come to the hood looking for women and riches. "Black Korea" is a short, very interesting song. Cube talks about how he dislikes the operation of Asian-owned stores in the ghetto, and while it is controversial it's very compelling to hear what he has to say. The ultra-funky "True to the Game" is an exercise in great production and lyricism. "Color Blind" talks about the way that men will kill another based on the gang colors they wear, with more great musical backings. "Doin' Dumb S..." is funny, talking about mistakes he made growing up, and the beat is heavy with horns. "No Vaseline" is a great song where the MC lashes out at the rappers and management of his former group NWA. The album ends with the entertaining and self explanatory "How to Survive in South Central." The skits on this album are all funny and contribute to the feeling of the album, dealing with the same topics as the rest of the disc.

"Death Certificate" is completely amazing from start to finish. Never has a man put so much heart and emotion into a rap album, and this is a true standard that any rap act should hope to match. Every fan of hip hop must have this album, and fans new to Ice Cube should certainly not hesitate to purchase this disc. This record is legendary in every way and deserves all the recognition it has warranted.

Milestone album for Ice Cube.......2006-12-05

When Ice Cube came out with Amerikkkaz Most Wanted he showed he was already ahead of NWA mentally. Even though the album had more gangsta joints than conscious ones it was still a good album. Death Certificate is better than the first one in everyway. Good prouction+great thought provoking lyrics = great album. Standout Tracks: THE WRONG N***A TO F*** WIT, MY SUMMER VACATION, STEADY MOBBIN, GIVIN UP THE NAPPY DUGOUT(Funny plus the condom skit is side-splitting hilarious), MAN'S BEST FRIEND, ALIVE ON ARRIVAL, I WANNA KILL SAM, HORNY LIL DEVIL, TRUE TO THE GAME, COLOR BLIND, US, and NO VASELINE(Ice Cube shuts down NWA with one of the best diss records ever). Filler: Black Korea(if it was longer it might have been good). Bottom Line: Death Certificate is Ice Cube's best album period. The lyrics are sharp and the gems are plentiful. Plus you have to admit that not too many rappers can literally shut down a crew with one diss record like Cube did with No Vaseline. Yes this album is a worthwhile purchase.

Vintage Cube .......2006-09-03

You can never really go wrong with Ice Cube but if you really want vintage Ice Cube this is one of his better albums. When you hear people talk about "West Coast Gangster Rap" this is what they are talking about - hardcore rap addressing the issues that many faced at the time. Standout tracks A Bird In The Hand, Steady Mobbin', The Wrong Ni**a + many more. Pick this up if you don't already have it you will not be disappointed.

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Interesting Sophomore Album
Must have
The magic is gone.....................
No Doctor And It's Still All Good {4 Stars}
Snoop Dogg's Best Album

Tha Doggfather
Snoop Doggy Dogg
Manufacturer: Death Row Koch
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ASIN: B00005AQGC
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Intro
Doggfather
Ride 4 Me
Up Jump Tha Boogie
Freestyle Conversation
When I Grow Up
Snoop Bounce
Gold Rush
(Tear 'Em Off) Me And My Doggz
You Thought
Vapors
Groupie
2001
Sixx Minutes
(O.J.) Wake Up
Snoop's Upside Ya Head
Blueberry
Traffic Jam
Doggyland
Downtown Assassins
Outro

Album Description

Death Row Records. Digitally remastered & enhanced CD packaged in a jewel case with slipcase. Enhanced portion features the classic video of Tha Doggfather. 2001 reissue.

Customer Reviews:

Interesting Sophomore Album.......2007-05-06

In late 1996 Snoop finally releases his 2nd album, Tha Doggfather, after beating a murder rap. Unfortunately, this album was slept on compared to 1993's Doggystyle. You hear much more about Doggystyle than this. Now, this one does not touch Doggystyle, but you need to give it a chance. Some of the album will have to grow on you as it did on me, but it does have some classic joints. Daz, DJ Pooh, LT Hutton, Soopafly, Arkim and Flair, Mark Freeman, Dave Aron, and Sam Sneed all create some interesting beats. My favorite is "Up Jump Tha Boogie" where Snoop gets it crunk over a bouncy DJ Pooh lowrider beat and a talk box. Pooh's beat on "Snoop Bounce" uses a Zapp sample and is perfect for the house party. There is some good old G-Funk on tracks like "2001" and the funny and raunchy "Groupie" with Warren G, Dogg Pound, Nate Dogg, and Gap Band's Charlie Wilson. The beat is melodic and laidback courtesy of Daz. The song reminds me of a part 2 of "Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)." "Tha Doggfather" has more of a mainstream appeal but is hot with a bouncy party beat and Charlie Wilson singing the hook. There are some odd selections here though. The beat is out of place and wack on "(O.J.) Wake Up;" it samples a Run DMC beat, but it does not feel right here though; I just cannot get into it. "Gold Rush" has a weird beat, sort of like a Wild West theme, but it is likeable however after a few listens. "Doggyland" is hot. It has a nice, twangy G-Funk beat and is upbeat, definitely one of Snoop's best songs perfectly laidback and fits his lyrical style perfectly. "You Thought" is a Soopafly banger, with Soopafly, Snoop and Too Short trading pimped out verses over a Zoot Suit Riot old-school style beat. Definitely an album worth checking out. Give it a chance.

Must have.......2007-03-22

This is like a funkier version of Doggystyle. On this album Snoop showed that he could make a dope record without Dre too. There's not a bad track on it.

The magic is gone............................2007-02-06

The phenom Snoop that killed verses on The Chronic, Doggystyle and Dogg Food is no where to be found on here. The whole vibe is gone. Without Dre by his side, Snoop was half a MC. It would be years before Snoop showed any resemblance to his old self.

No Doctor And It's Still All Good {4 Stars}.......2007-01-27

Expectations from fans and the general public can be a deadly thing to a rappers career. With his second release, a lot of people expected the second coming of Doggstyle. But that was an unfair expectation -- I mean, with Dr. Dre (the producer of his classic debut) being gone from Death Row and all. The production is done by committee on this album by DJ Pooh (pictured in the album credits), Soopafly, and Daz. Arkim & Flair, L.T., Sam Sneed, and Snoop himself all contribute a track. So, naturally, the sound on this album is different from his debut. It's not an easy job to fill the good doctor's shoes, but I'd have to say that Pooh, Soopafly, and Daz do an admirable job handling this album. The sound still reeks of Cali funk while Snoop rhymed on beat (something he almost never does nowadays).

With that being said, there is very little skip material on this joint. "Snoop Bounce" and "(Tear 'em Off) Me & My Doggz" suffer from drowsy production. The skits could've been left off too. Some were good, some were corny. Aside from those hiccups, the album is pretty good.

Tha Doggfather is good follow up to Doggystyle. It doesn't have many weak spots and the production bangs nonstop. For those of you that just got into Snoop within the last two or three years, you should grab this if you want to know what Snoop sounded like when he was still putting some effort into his releases. This is probably Snoop's second best album. Anyone that tells you this album is disappointing is sorely mistaken. I recommend adding this album to your collection.

Standout Tracks: Sixx Minutes feat. Raphael Saddiq, Doggfather feat. Charlie Wilson, Vapors feat. Charlie Wilson & Teena Marie, You Thought feat. Too Short & Soopafly, Freestyle Conversation, Downtown Assassins feat. Daz & Tray Dee, Snoop's Upside Ya Head, Up Jump The Boogie feat. Charlie Wilson & Teena Marie, and Groupie feat. Tha Dogg Pound, Nate Dogg, Warren G., & Charlie Wilson (My Favorite)

Snoop Dogg's Best Album.......2006-10-21

His first album Doggystyle, stank. It was so purverted and violent that it seemed like the sort of thing that could make any red blooded person want to vomit. But with his second album he changed his ways and did a really good job. It shows that he was tired of mindless gangbanging street lyrics and wanted to come back as a more matured person. He was able to tell stories about his life in the ghetto in a a lot more matured way which was great. I love nearly all the tracks, well I really mean all the real tracks and I don't like the skits. But probably my favourites are Doggfather, Downtown Assassins, Gold Rush, Snoop's Upside Ya Head, Vapors and Blueberry. Might I also add the production was great too, the beats were superb. If you liked this than I would also recommend from Snoop Dogg Tha Last Meal and Paid tha Cost To Be Da Boss. Stay away from Doggystyle because it truly is horrible.

Stars & Stripes: America's Greatest Hits

Average customer rating:

worth money
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Stars & Stripes: America's Greatest Hits

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ASIN: B000000BMS
Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

The Star Spangled Banner
George M. Cohan Medley: Yankee Doodle Dandy/Harrigan/Mary's A Grand Old Name/You're A Grand Old Flag
American Salute
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Armed Forces Medley: The Army Goes Rolling Along/Anchors Aweigh/Semper paratus/The U.S. Air Force...
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Customer Reviews:

worth money.......2007-05-24

this cd set is definately worth the money spent. i haven't heard some of the music before but was willing to give it a try.

Great Patriotic Music.......2007-02-21

Beautiful music perfect for feeling patriotic. Received CD promptly and in great condition.

A good choice of tunes with good quality.......2005-06-30

If you like military tunes and marches, this 2-CD is a good choice. The orchestration is good, it is well played and the quality of recording is good. If you like this kind of music, it is a good choice to buy.

Brilliant!!!.......2003-08-11

I have the CD at home and the songs sound fabulous. I've heard the Houston Symphony's version of the Star Spangled Banner many times on TV as this anthem has been used at sign-off (when this was happening). It's as powerful a version you'll hear. Probably the finest patriotic music CD you can find out there.

Best Patriotic Music I've Found.......2001-09-20

Loved the CD! I am buying it to use with a Musical Freestyle Ride for a Quadrille. A horse oriented endeaver. The music will be perfect to bring positive patriotism to fairs and fund raisers for NYC.

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He is .....speechless
The DualDisc
Essential Collection of Ennio Morricone Music Performed by Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
Yo-Yo Ma
Manufacturer: Sony
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Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
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Very Best of Ennio Morricone

ASIN: B0006718A8
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe
The Mission: The Falls
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Playing Love from The Legend of 1900
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Nostalgia from Cinema Paradiso
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Looking for You (Love Theme) from Cinema Paradiso
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Malena (Main theme)
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Remembering (Ricordare)
Sergio Leone Suite: Deborah's Theme from Once Upon A Time In America
Sergio Leone Suite: Cockeye's Song from Once Upon a Time in America
Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in America
Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in the West
Sergio Leone Suite: Ecstasy of Gold from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Brian DePalma Suite: Main Theme from Casualities of War
Brian DePalma Suite: Death Theme from The Untouchables
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Journey from Moses
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Theme from Moses
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme from Marco Polo
The Lady Caliph: Dinner
The Lady Caliph: Nocturne

Album Description

CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album

DVD SIDE: * Entire album in 5.1 Surround Sound and enhanced LPCM Stereo * 11-minute behind-the-scenes video of the making of the album * Four short films (8 minutes) by USC film students, inspired by and featuring tracks from the album * Discography This disc is intended to play on standard DVD and CD players. May not play on a limited number of models.

Customer Reviews:

He is .....speechless.......2007-02-15

You can not go wrong with ANY of his Album. I am now collecting ALL of them since my first CD which was a surprise gift to me, I just fall in love. I do Yoga everyday, and fitness work out everyday. I love listening to his CDs whenever to focus my vision, emotion, and relaxes my body. I also like to cook a nice meal while playing his CDs. I wish he was not married! ha ha.

The DualDisc.......2005-10-20

Enough others have talked about the music presented on this disc. It's good - very good - and a testament to the musicians presenting it. Plenty more reviews available for the standard version. This review is of the DualDisc.

Dualdiscs are a relatively new piece of technology - a CD on one side, DVD on the other, and offer a number of advantages, as well as a few problems. The CD side does not conform to the "redbook" CD standard, and as such cannot be played on all CD players (this is a side effect of the thickness of the DualDisc). I've seen estimates ranging from 2% to 30% incompatibility, so be aware of this. The CD side seems to be especially problematic in computer DVD drives, so if you're purchasing a DualDisc and intending to rip the material to mp3, try to borrow a disc first to check that it will work correctly. Also, the extra thickness and double sided nature of the discs means you shouldn't use them in slot loading CD players like most car stereos or multi-disc juke boxes. All that said, I haven't had problems playing the CD side of any of my DualDiscs.
The DVD side is the same standard as normal DVDs, and can be played on any DVD player or drive. This offers slightly higher quality stereo playback (although I defy anyone to hear the difference) and often Dolby 5.1 playback, as well as an opportunity for extras.

On this DualDisc, the music is presented with a number of student films which are hardly worth the time to view, and a film of Yo-Yo Ma and Ennio Morricone talking about each other - the sort of gushing that would perhaps better be kept in private. If you do not have and do not expect ever to own a system capable of 5.1 playback, I would not recommend purchasing this DualDisc. But if you have 5.1 playback, it is a revalation. The difference between stereo and 5.1 is like night and day. The sound become more open, immersive, and defined. The rear channels are not overused - most of the time you'll be hard pressed to hear them at all - but take them away and you notice their absense. Sparingly, they are used to provide an aural backdrop such as the use of choir, and each time the effect is stunning. It's hard to put a finger on precisely why the 5.1 mix sounds so much better, but it more alive, involving, and emotive, and very, very worth the premium required to buy the DualDisc version of this album.

DualDiscs are, for the most part, a waste of time if they only contain stereo tracks or if you can't play back in 5.1. If you have a home theater, then buy this disc and enjoy a masterful soundscape and experience.

Essential Collection of Ennio Morricone Music Performed by Yo-Yo Ma.......2005-10-06

When Ennio Morricone & Yo-Yo Ma met at the Oscars in 2001 (Morricone nominated for Malena; Ma performing on the Oscar winning score to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) they both shared great interest in teaming up together. Three years later this album came to fruition. A stunning compilation of Morricone's music, newly orchestrated for Ma's cello.

The music is, as always exceptional from Morricone, ranging from the rich and spiritual 'The Mission', to the idiosyncratic genius of 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly'. Morricone has in places significantly altered the music to accommodate the cello. Yo-Yo Ma's supreme command over his instrument combines with an excellent performance of the Roma Sinfonietta under Morricone's baton.

The album starts with a brief suite from 'The Mission'. In Gabriel's Oboe (surely one of the most beautiful pieces of music written), Ma weaves his cello throughout the piece in spectacular fashion. The cello starts playing the melody, giving way to the oboe, and then plays in countermelody - breathtaking stuff.

The suite for the films of Giuseppe Tornatore starts off with the exquisite, 'Playing Love' from 'The Legend Of 1900'. Morricone's regular pianist, Gilda Butta, plays splendidly throughout the beautiful track. Other highlights include the nostalgic 'Cinema Paradiso' (one of Morricone's best), and the gorgeous theme from 'Malena'.

Many people became familiar with Morricone through his music from Sergio Leone's legendary films. Morricone had an unprecedented freedom to write the music for those films, often writing the themes before the film had even been shot. The haunting music from 'Once Upon A Time In America' is almost overwhelming in sheer emotion. Yo-Yo Ma's performance of 'Cockeye's Song' is outstanding. The main theme from 'Once Upon A Time In The West is played without the usual solo soprano part, instead replaced by the cello. The most unusual choice of music included on the album is 'The Ecstasy Of Gold' from 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly'. I was unsure how Morricone could make it work for the cello but he certainly does. This piece of music is drastically altered from its original form but Morricone keeps the spirit of the piece intact. It is a breathtaking track, surely one of, if not Morricone's best.

Next up is a short suite of music from the films of Brian DePalma. The main theme from 'Casualties Of War' is played without the choir. The 'Death Theme' form 'The Untouchables' features a sad and touching piece of music played beautifully by Ma, his cello replacing the sax in the original piece.

The album is rounded off with two suites of music that may be obscure to some listeners, but are equal in quality to the rest of the music that has come before hand. 'Moses' and 'Marco Polo' are featured first. 'Marco Polo' contains one of Morricone's best themes, magnificent; highly memorable. The album ends with two beautiful tracks from 'The Lady Caliph'.

The album is beautifully presented with many pictures and quotes of the composer and performer. This version of this excellent compilation features a Dual Disc. One side of the disc contains the album playable on most Audio CD players. On the other side the album is a DVD. The complete album is presented in a 5.1 Dolby Digital surround mix. It sounds outstanding, providing a far better listen for those with the capability. The DVD includes exclusive footage of the two legendary musicians talking together and recording the music. This disc also features four short films set to the music.

This is really an exceptional compilation of great music. I cannot recommend it highly enough. It comes as an excellent introduction to the music of both musicians and is also a satisfying listen to their fans.

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