In a Reverie [Import]

In a Reverie [Import]

In a Reverie [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Circle
2. Stately Lover
3. Honeymoon Suite
4. My Wings
5. To Myself I Turned
6. Cold
7. Reverie
8. Venus Of Glass
9. Falling Again

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Version of this Italian Metal Band's Debut Release featuring Two Bonus Tracks: No Need to Explain, and Falling.

In a Reverie,Lacuna Coil,Jvc Victor,Heavy Metal
25 Romantic Classics
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not A Music Critic ... But A Lover Of All Music ...
  • Misleading title scheme
  • Don't Bother...Really!
  • Could have been better
  • Some great tracks, but flawed nonetheless
 25 Romantic Classics

Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
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ASIN: B0000058HR
Release Date: 1996-01-30

Tracks:

  1. Suite No. 3 In D Major: Air On The G String - Frank Shipway
  2. Fur Elise - Beethoven
  3. Piano Concerto No. 23 In A Major, K. 488: II. Adagio - Arie Vardi
  4. The Four Seasons, Op. 8: Summer: I. Allegro - Alberto Lizzio
  5. Nutcracker Suite: Dance Of The Flutes - Jonel Perlea
  6. Ombra mai fu: Handel's Largo - Philip Gibson
  7. Waltz In A-Flat Major, Op. 39 - Brahms
  8. Prelude In A Major, Op. 28 No. 7 - Chopin
  9. Reverie - DeBussy
  10. Canon In D - Gunter Kehr
  11. Spring Song - Mendelssohn
  12. Symphony No. 9 In C Major, K. 73: III. Menuetto - Gunter Kehr
  13. Sarabande - I Musici di Zagreb
  14. Eine kleine Nachtmusik: III. Menuetto; Allegretto - Libor Pesek
  15. Suite No. 2 In B Minor: Menuet - Gunter Kehr
  16. Concerto Grosso In D Major, Op. 6 No. 4: Vivace - I Musici di Zagreb
  17. Ave Maria - Hans Hagan And His Orchestra
  18. Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite: Waltz - Lawrence Siegel
  19. Concerto In D Minor For 2 Oboes & Strings, Op. 42 No. 2: I. Largo - Piero Santi
  20. Trumpet Concerto In D Major - Gunter Kehr
  21. Lullaby - Hans Hagan And His Orchestra
  22. Nutcracker Suite: Chinese Dance - Don Jackson
  23. Symphony No. 5 In D Minor, Op. 107: Andante - David Zinman
  24. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: II. Andante e spicatto - Paul Angerer
  25. Gianni Schicci: O mio babbino caro - Nikea Baroza

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Not A Music Critic ... But A Lover Of All Music ..........2006-08-29

Let's not be too harsh regarding this CD. I purchased this as my first baby step into the classical genre and it absolutely made me fall in love with classical music and appreciate it in a way I never could when people tried to make me like it. It is such a wide variety of classical music and I find romance to be joyful, tragic, gentle, harsh & a complete roller coaster that I found all in this ONE CD! It also made my boyfriend who hates, or shall I say HATED classical music NOW like it! That was an amazing feat! We now have many classical cd's and we always go back to this one for dinner parties, romantic baths and other things... I played this CD so much, that it got damaged and I just purchased another one to replace the one I bought years ago. If you are a critic, stay away from this cd, you will rob it of its beauty & innocence. If you are a beginner and want to open your mind to all that classical music has to offer, then this is the best money you can spend. BUY & ENJOY!!!

3 out of 5 stars Misleading title scheme.......2006-01-01

This is what bothered me about the CD. Three of the biggest eras in classical music were: the baroque era, the classical era, and the romantic era. Now, with CD's titled baroque favorites, classical favorites and romantic classics, one would expect these CD's to be era specific. Such is not the case. If you read the back of the CD it even says "from the romantic era of music", but the there are composers like Vivaldi (baroque) and Debussy (impressionism) on this CD. About more than half are from the wrong eras. So this music is romantic in the non-musical sense of the word, which is fine, but a little bit misleading.

2 out of 5 stars Don't Bother...Really!.......2005-02-21

Not what I call classical composers! THis cd is annoying in a way I really can't stand. It lacks the pure elegance of the classical days. Don't buy this cd unless you want a phony all around bad album played by cheap ameteurs.

3 out of 5 stars Could have been better.......2004-02-19

I think the quality is good, and better on a few tracks, but all these romantic tracks?? Not what I listened to. Actually I was kind of disappointed; I had purchased an abundance of the "Favorites" collection some were better than others.
I was kind of perturbed when some same tracks on this CD were on another CD, and visa versa.

Still, I suppose for the price, one can't go wrong.

3 out of 5 stars Some great tracks, but flawed nonetheless.......2004-01-12

Whether or not this CD lives up to its promise of "Romantic" music is not truly a concern, being that the entire nature of classical music is that it is open to one's own interpretation. However, I can speak to the quality of the recordings themselves.

A few of the tracks (Reverie, Canon, Sarabande, a few others) are absolutely superb. Well recorded, and played with genius bravado, coupled with great arrangements (it was interesting to hear Reverie outside of its native instrument, the Piano). Most of the tracks, however, are absolutely horrid. Fur Elise for the sheer amateurish quality, Vivaldi's Concerto for oboe and strings sounds like it was copied from an old phonograph record, as does Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty Suite, Mendelssohn's Spring Song, and Puccini's Gianni Schicci, and a few others. A few other tracks still are played horribly, most of them already mentioned.

All in all, for the price you are getting quite a few good tracks, but don't expect stellar quality. I would instead recommend Chopin's Nocturnes and Mozart's and Tchaikovsky's Piano concertos of you're looking for something romantic.
The World's Favorite Piano Music
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • My favorite CD!
  • Music to my ears!
  • Legend!
  • Probably the Best Piano CD ever!
  • An exquisite recording...read on!....
 The World's Favorite Piano Music

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ASIN: B000003F8F
Release Date: 1992-07-14

Tracks:

  1. Liebestraum No.3
  2. Prelude In G Minor
  3. Fur Elise
  4. Turkish March
  5. Prelude In E-flat
  6. Reverie
  7. Prelude In C-sharp Minor
  8. Prelude In G
  9. Waltz In A-flat
  10. Consolation No. 5
  11. Moment Musical No. 3
  12. Intermezzo In E-flat Minor
  13. Kinderszenen opus 15 Tramrei
  14. Barcarolle
  15. Intemezzo In C-sharp Minor
  16. Prelude In C-minor
  17. Fantasie-mpromptu

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My favorite CD!.......2007-07-29

Van Cliburn is a master pianist, and this CD is pure listening enjoyment. I generally am not into clasical music, but this is fun. His working fingers convince me that they are not working. They are dancing, and they are having great fun. WONDERFUL!!

5 out of 5 stars Music to my ears!.......2007-04-04

I bought this CD as a "treat" for my 16 year old son, who has just finished a homeschool music course for one of his electives. The last part of the course required listening to music from all the great composers, Baroque through contemporary periods, and identifying the more famous pieces by name and composer. He not only enjoyed the course, he now actually listens to this CD for his own enjoyment (when he's not playing 80's rock). What more could a mother ask for? (I'll tell you. I ask him to borrow it, it's lovely.)

5 out of 5 stars Legend!.......2006-10-11

This is the greatest compilation of recordings ever made by the legendary pianist Van Cliburn. Although I am a cellist, I wear this cd out on a regular basis both at the office and home. I actually have an extra copy to play at the office. All of these recordings are superb in sound quality, performance and incredibly inspiring. The Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt pieces are stellar and my personal favorites. I only wish there were dvd's with Cliburn's performances for those of us too young to have seen him perform live. CD is a must-have for any classical music lover's collection.

5 out of 5 stars Probably the Best Piano CD ever!.......2006-04-13

If you like Piano music, this is the CD for you. Van Cliburn is at home with great songs that anyone will recognize. It is a masterfully performed set of songs for anyone.

5 out of 5 stars An exquisite recording...read on!...........2005-03-13

Contains a masterful rendition of Beethoven's "Fur Elise", which happens to be one of my favorite classical pieces -- I have a smooth-jazz-pop-dance version of this tune on my own album, "Classy Cool: Classical Favorites, Made Cool" (Google keyword "Motionizer" to find it)
Reverie
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • She does it again
  • Inga sings and swings
 Reverie
Inga Swearingen , and The Bill Peterson Trio
Manufacturer: Rhythome
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAFUKI
Release Date: 2005-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Tiptoes
  2. Black Crow
  3. Reverie
  4. Where Flamingos Fly
  5. Stargazer
  6. Down by the Riverside
  7. Happy to Be
  8. Sunrise
  9. Stompin' at the Savoy
  10. Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
  11. Beautiful Love
  12. Just In Time
  13. My One and Only Love

Product Description

Intimate, beautiful & strong - Inga Swearingen sings and scats with the Bill Peterson Trio on "Reverie" so comfortably that every note, chord, beat and breath will pull you in closer.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars She does it again.......2007-01-29

An outstanding follow-up to her debut album, Learning How To Fly. Inga's voice is smooth and accurate while at the same time retaining a sense of intimacy and warmth.

5 out of 5 stars Inga sings and swings.......2006-07-09

A great album of great songs. Inga sings with feeling and is ably supported by the Bill Peterson Trio. 'Black Crow' and 'Just in Time' are exceptional tracks, but then the whole album is superb. Excellent.
25 Piano Favorites
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • 25 Piano Favorites
  • Good for the price.....
  • Wonderful relaxing and soothing music
  • The Sound Quality Really Bugs Me
  • Good Disc for the Price
 25 Piano Favorites

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ASIN: B0000058I3
Release Date: 1996-08-20

Tracks:

  1. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Minor (Introduction)
  2. Brahms: Rhapsody In G Minor Op. 79, No. 2
  3. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 15 In C (I. Allegro)
  4. Schubert: Moment Musical No. 2
  5. Dvorak: Humoresque No. 7
  6. Debussy: Prelude 'La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin'
  7. Grieg: 'Butterfly' From Lyrical Pieces
  8. Chopin: Etude In C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12 'Revolutionary'
  9. Scarlatti: Sonata In E
  10. Debussy: Clair De Lune
  11. Rubenstein: Melody In F
  12. Rachmaninoff: Prelude In C-sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2
  13. Paderewski: Menuett
  14. Chopin: 'Military' Polonaise
  15. Liszt: Liebestraum
  16. Chopin: Etude In E, Op. 10 No. 3 'Tristesse'
  17. Scriabin: Etude, Op. 8 No. 12
  18. Beethoven: Minuet In G
  19. Mozart: Sonata No. 11 In A 'Rondo All Turca'
  20. Debussy: Rrie
  21. Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini (Variation No. 18)
  22. Schumann: From Kinderszenen (1. Von Fremden Landern Und Menschen)
  23. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor (II. Romance)
  24. Chopin: Waltz In D-flat, Op. 64 No. 1 'Minute Waltz'
  25. Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue (Finale)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 25 Piano Favorites.......2007-01-09

This is my favorite classical CD since it is geared to a wide audience. Many of my friends and acquaintances enjoy it, too.

3 out of 5 stars Good for the price............2005-11-30

I listen to this CD while reading or when I need inspiration to play the piano. There are many classic pieces here that will have many recognizable sections to the non classical music fans. The sound quality is not amazing but the essence and technical difficulty of these pieces can still be heard. Most of the songs are under 5 mins and there is a mix of faster and slower tempos.

This is a bargain bin CD that you usually see at Fry's Electronics. There are more detailed and comprehensive collections out there but for 5 bucks this isn't bad and you basically get what you expect. There are much better classical CD's out there of course but for a beginner compilation album, this one has a great price.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful relaxing and soothing music.......2005-09-02

This cd of piano classics has become one of my favorites. Since I am a full-time student and work out of my home the music relaxes me during times of rest.

2 out of 5 stars The Sound Quality Really Bugs Me.......2004-08-26

This is a good intro CD to famous piano pieces. However, the sound quality is really *poor*. Of course, what do you expect for the price? I'm sure there are better Piano Sample CDs out there that sound much better. It's worth the extra money, trust me.

3 out of 5 stars Good Disc for the Price.......2004-01-19

A good compilation of excerpts from the rich and vast piano repertoire. Sure they are merely excerpts and are meant to just introduce the piano to someone unfamiliar with the instrument or classical music, but that doesn't mean that an experienced person can't just pop it into the CD player and enjoy.

While there's no classic recordings here or big names, most of the tracks are well played and acceptable in sound quality. There are some interesting pieces here that are unfamiliar to most, such as the Dvorak Humoresque or the Paderewski Minuet, as well as classics such as the Debussy Clair de Lune or the Mozart Concerto.

The rendition of the Rhapsody in Blue is a nice performance with a well done ending that may even be better than some other CD's made by big named pianists.
Together Again/ Julian Bream & John Williams
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The very best
  • Sublime
  • An excellent CD for anyone who loves the classical guitar
 Together Again/ Julian Bream & John Williams

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ASIN: B000003FDN
Release Date: 1993-05-25

Tracks:

  1. Largo maestoso; Allegro moderato
  2. Larghetto
  3. Serenade In A, Op. 96: Finale
  4. Rondella aragonesa
  5. Spanish Songs, Op. 232, No.3: Beneath The Palm Tree
  6. Zambra
  7. Variazioni concertanti, Op. 130
  8. Evocacion
  9. Pavan
  10. Galliard
  11. Ouverture
  12. Harlequinade
  13. Laughter
  14. Rigidon
  15. The Fighters
  16. Gigue
  17. Reverie
  18. Golliwog's Cakewalk
  19. Clair de lune

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The very best.......2007-01-11

I have a large collection of classical guitar recordings. Quite simply, "Together Again" is the finest,best recordings of its genre ever made. It features arrangements that had never been before heard and that a big plus, for the normal repertoire for guitar is fairly small and we soon tire of hearng the same pieces again and again. The virtuosity of both Williams and Bream is unqustionalble. Bream sounds a bit steely at times. whereas Williams is soft. Together, they produce a magnificent sound.

5 out of 5 stars Sublime.......2006-03-14

The two foremost virtuosos of our time have come together once again to produce this sublime album.

What John Williams lacks in lyricism is easily compensated for by Bream and the result is outstanding.

Their chemistry is so amazing and the pieces come to life in such a cohesive way that I sometimes think it is one person with 10 fingers on each hand playing the pieces.

Not every piece is easily accessible, so give it time.

Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars An excellent CD for anyone who loves the classical guitar.......2000-06-12

This CD is a must have for all lovers of the classical guitar. As is the case of the first album, aptly named "Together", the modern masters of the classical guitar, Bream & Williams, join forces again in order to achieve some spectacular results.

The main problem of playing a classical guitar is the genuine lack of material, apart from those (relatively few) pieces which were originally written for the guitar. Furthermore, being a fairly limited instrument, the guitar limits severely the possibilities of adapting various classical pieces which were not written originally for the guitar. Thus, Bream & Williams, set out on a mission - to achieve what is not possible on one guitar, by playing a duet of classical guitars. Hence, almost all the compositions here are adaptations, but this is by no means a bad thing - the arrangements very cleverly hides the limits of the instruments, while emphasizing it's intimate and warm nature.

Two of the most notable of these adaptations are "Evocacion", from Albeniz "Suite Iberia" and "Bajo la palmera" from "Cantos de Espana", both of which were written for piano. It is well worth mentioning that many of Albeniz compositions were based on traditional spanish tunes, played originally on guitars. Thus, by playing these truly great pieces on classical guitars, Bream & Williams are restoring some of the magic which allured Albeniz to these tunes in the first place. One might also feel these tunes sound actually more natural played on two guitars rather than on a piano.

Other interesting adaptations are the three pieces by Debussy, which are very melodic and are very suitable to be played on guitars.

I warmly recommend this excellent album for anyone who appreciates classical music played by very able musicians. I guess it's also ideal as a gift for those who like good music which isn't classical, and are interested in exploring new grounds, as this album is very communicative, although it hasn't lost any of it's integrity.
Cello Adagios
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • really like it
 Cello Adagios

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ASIN: B0001WU1QK
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

  1. Carnival Of The Animals - Bruno Canino
  2. Vocalise, Op.34 No.14 - Lynn Harrell
  3. Thais - Julian Lloyd Webber
  4. Adagio - Janos Starker
  5. Apres Un Reve - Bruno Canino
  6. Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
  7. Ave Maria - Julian Lloyd Webber
  8. Adagio - Julian Lloyd Webber
  9. Traumerei (Dreaming) - Bruno Canino
  10. Notturno: Andante - Julian Lloyd Webber
  11. Sicilienne - Bruno Canino
  12. An Die Musik, D547 - Bruno Canino
  13. Reverie - Julian Lloyd Webber
  14. Prayer - Bruno Canino
  15. Ebben? Ne Andro Lontana - Bruno Canino
  16. Salut D'amour, Op.12 - Bruno Canino
  17. Valse Sentimentale, Op.15 No.6 - Samuel Sanders
  18. Kol Nidrei, Op.47 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Tracks:

  1. Air (Air On A G String) - Julian Lloyd Webber
  2. Clair De Lune - Julian Lloyd Webber
  3. Elegie, Op.24 - Jullian Lloyd Webber
  4. Andante - Heinrich Schiff
  5. Romance In D Minor, Op.62 - Julian Lloyd Webber
  6. Beau Soir - Bruno Canino
  7. Sicilienne, Op.78 - Bruno Canino
  8. Panis Angelicus - Julian Lloyd Webber
  9. Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op.9 No.2 - Julian Lloyd Webber
  10. Cantabile - Samuel Sanders
  11. Liebesleid - Samuel Sanders
  12. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Janos Starker
  13. Bereuse - Julian Lloyd Webber
  14. Cantilena - Julian Lloyd Webber
  15. Melodie, Op.20 No.1 - Julian Lloyd Webber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars really like it.......2007-03-05

This is the first classical cd I have ever bought. The two-disc album was a great price. I really love the performance of Lynn Harrell. I like the collection of Adagios because they are perfect to fall asleep to or study to.
Debussy: Snowflakes Are Dancing, Prelude, etc / Tomita
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Another great electronic adaptation of classical music by Isao Tomita
  • A classic!
  • clair de lune again
  • Synthesizers are Dancing
  • A seminal work that stands the test of time
 Debussy: Snowflakes Are Dancing, Prelude, etc / Tomita

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ASIN: B00003OP6X
Release Date: 2000-01-10

Tracks:

  1. Children's Corner, No.4: Snowflakes Are Dancing
  2. Reverie
  3. Estampes, No.3: Gardens In The Rain
  4. Suite bergamasque, No.3: Clair De Lune
  5. Arabesque No. 1
  6. Preludes, Book I, No.10: The Engulfed Cathedral
  7. Suite bergamasque, No.4: Passepied
  8. Preludes, Book I, No.8: The Girl With The Flaxen Hair
  9. Children's Corner, No.6: Golliwog's Cakewalk
  10. Preludes, Book I, No.6: Footprints In The Snow
  11. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun

Amazon.com

Back in the '70s, the rapid development of synthesizers and electronic keyboards had a huge impact on popular music, with Isao Tomita among the leading exponents of multimedia, surround-sound events associated in Western Europe with such very different musicians as Rick Wakeman and Jean-Michel Jarre. The present disc has less grandiose aims, being a well-balanced selection of, to quote the original liner notes, "Virtuoso electronic performances of Debussy's beautiful tone paintings." It's easy to scoff at the concept behind Tomita's approach--take some of the most poetic music around and give it the consistency of aural cotton wool--yet there's no denying the skill with which he translates Debussy's soundworld, preserving the harmonic interest of the piano originals and bringing out many subtleties of texture. Inevitably the slower numbers come off best--"Clair de Lune" or "Reverie" could easily become chill-out favorites. "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun," however, is not so much a travesty as a vaporization of the orchestral masterpiece. A mixed bag, but with enough musical interest to make Tomita's "sound clouds" of more than just curiosity value. --Richard Whitehouse

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Another great electronic adaptation of classical music by Isao Tomita.......2007-06-02

Released in 1974, this all electronic adaptation of works by Claude Debussy is really quite good and showcases Isao Tomita and his flair for synthesizer wizardry. I think that Isao more or less captures the dreamy and haunting mood of Debussy's compositions and also adds a bit of his own (humorous) flair here and there with some "light-hearted" synth sounds.

The music on this album was recorded entirely with a moog synthesizer although the sweeping and majestic sound of a mellotron with string setting pokes through the mix on occasion. As a big synthesizer fan, I thought it was interesting that the various settings on the moog were listed as "equipment" including things like oscillators and lowpass filters etc. This particular synthesizer was pretty versatile and a virtually infinite number of sounds could be generated, as is amply demonstrated by Isao on this album.

In addition to the works originally included on Snowflakes are Dancing, the last track was taken from his Firebird album (1976) and is another work composed largely on the moog synthesizer although other keyboards were used including a Fender electric piano and a Hohner Clavinet C.

The sound of this high performance CD is excellent and trust me, the changes in dynamics virtually leap out at you.

All in all, this is an excellent recording of electronic music by an excellent electronic composer. Highly recommended along with his 1976 adaptation of The Planets (by Gustav Holst).

5 out of 5 stars A classic!.......2007-05-12

This was one of my favorites for years. Tomita has a way of presenting classical music that will captivate every sense.

4 out of 5 stars clair de lune again.......2007-05-07

I owned this in cassette form many years ago and wanted it in undated mode. I bought this strictly for the rendition of Clair De Lune

5 out of 5 stars Synthesizers are Dancing.......2007-03-28

During the seventies, the prog music of Yes, (early) Genesis, Renaissance, and especially Emerson, Lake & Palmer cast a hypnotic spell over legions of high school nurds such as myself. Much of what held it together was a fascination with the sounds eminating from the still somewhat new Moog Synthesizer. It wasn't long before my high school art room pals & myself began looking for anything Moog, and found quite a bit outside the rock music pantheon, most notably the 'Switched On Bach' recordings of Walter/Wendy Carlos. They were interesting, but nothing quite prepared us for the release of Tomita's 'Snowflakes Are Dancing'. Perhaps it was because the timing coincided with a 'high' point in our collective psyhedelic experimentations.... Debussy's music is already an alternative, ethereal experience in the classical world, and Tomita's choice of sounds & production techniques put this recording in a class by itself (umm... especially with a pair of good headphones). I am happy to report that, upon listening to this well produced CD release with nothing more than a cup of herbal tea, I was happily transported once again. It is one delightfully Bizarre recording. 'Highly' recommended.

5 out of 5 stars A seminal work that stands the test of time.......2006-08-03

Tomita was one of the early pioneers of electronic music. This CD, originally released in the 70's, was at the time a masterpiece. That was in the days of patch cords and laborious manual over dubbing, so not every cut is up to today's standars. Still, the finer pieces on this CD stand with anything ever done in the genre: luminous, melodic, and even entrancing. At its best, a magical CD highly recommended not only for the connoisseur, but for anyone who enjoys synthesized music.
In a Reverie
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Lacuna Coil - Strong Debut Album
  • Only the beginning!
  • Pretty Good
  • Ciao ItaLia!..Pizza
  • Masterpiece!
 In a Reverie
Lacuna Coil
Manufacturer: Century Media
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ASIN: B00000J5YE
Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

  1. Circle
  2. Stately Lover
  3. Honeymoon Suite
  4. My Wings
  5. To Myself I Turned
  6. Cold
  7. Reverie
  8. Veins Of Glass
  9. Falling Again

Album Description

The Italian goth metal act's 1999 album. Nine tracks. Century Media.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Lacuna Coil - Strong Debut Album .......2007-07-27

Lacuna Coil is one of the main members of the new wave of progressive metal that features crunching guitars, epic songwriting and powerful female vocals. Similarities to bands like Evanescence and Stream Of Passion are very evident. "Reverie" was the band's first full length album and shows the promise that this band would go on to bigger and better things. Overall the album is somewhat evident of a band in search of a sound. They try different things here and there and to me this is a good thing. I honestly wish they would do more of this with their later material, as lately they have really locked themselves into a formula. The band is Italian and all of the lyrics here are in English. Christina has a definite accent to her vocals that would be polished up significantly on later releases. The songs are for the most part good. Highlights include "Circle", "Stately Lover", and the title track "Reverie". Epic sounding metal with just a hint of progressive rock. The band would go on to do better albums, but this one was a very good debut.

4 out of 5 stars Only the beginning!.......2007-06-05

Other than a self-titled EP, I believe this was Lacuna Coil's first full-length release. What a way to make a debut! This album shows that the band has some serious potential; although they do exhibit some downfalls on this album as well.

The most obvious thing to me on this record, is the fact that it comes across as sort of experimental. Don't get me wrong, most of the songs are hard and heavy, dark and melodic; but there is some material that (to me) shows that the band was not sure in which direction they wanted to go in. The downfalls however, are fairly insignificant when you hear the album as a whole.

1. Circle - This track is an awesome way to open the album. The vocals by Cristina and Andrea are both heavy and harmonizing at the same time. The band plays heavy all throughout and makes for a pretty cool opening. 4/5

2. Stately Lover - I want to like this song, I really do. It is heavy and melodic, but something seems a bit off on this one. The vocals are top-notch, but I feel that Andrea's "I don't know what the hell you say," is out of place on this track. This alone makes the song feel a bit cramped with a lot of material. Good song overall, just a bit off. 3.5/5

3. Honeymoon Suite - Andrea starts off strong on this song, with great harmonizing my Cristina. This song seems to be another that has a lot of material and they aren't sure what sound it is they want. Almost as if the band couldn't decide what role Cristina would play on this album, and were just trying different things with her and Andrea. Okay song. 3.5/5

4. My Wings - I love the way this song begins. Hard, heavy, and the quintessential Coil sound we have all come to love! The song stays heavy all the way through, and with Cristina singing, you can't go wrong. Awesome track! 4/5

5. To Myself I Turned - This is my personal favorite on the album. The lyrcis are dark yet at the same time, provide a sense of uplifting spirit. Makes you want to prove all the doubters wrong with whatever it is you're doing in life. Great song, with and awesome beginning! 5/5

6. Cold - This song picks right back up where the last song left off. The beginning makes you think it's going to be a "ballad" type song, and some may say that it is, but it still remains heavy and haunting. Awesome guitar work on this track! 4/5

7. Reverie - I never realized how long this song was. Although this song can come across as experimental; and it does have a lot of material all stuffed in there, showing each band members strengths, the song does seriously rock! Although I feel Andrea and Cristina don't harmonize completely well here, it is one of Andrea's strongest outings. Pretty cool song overall. 4/5

8. Veins of Glass - The beginning of this song sounds very familiar and I can't seem to place it. On this track, Andrea shows us that he is really no fluke. He can indeed come across as weak at times, but here along with Cristina, this song is hauntingly calm. A very strong track by the Coil, and an under-rated gem on this album. 4.5/5

9. Falling Again - This song is amazing! I have come to expect that the last track of any Lacuna Coil album is going to kick ass! The beginning alone makes this song! Cristina seems to pour a lot of her emotions into this song, and maybe this is what showed the band that she truly belongs up front! A true 5-star song to end their debut LP. 5/5

So, after what seems like a somewhat shaky beginning, Lacuna Coil bounce right back with some serious hits here. "In a Reverie" as I said, seemed to be a mixed bag as the band wasn't sure exactly where Cristina was going to fit. They seemed to have fixed the problem with their next out-put!

A must-own for any fans of Lacuna Coil!

4 out of 5 stars Pretty Good.......2007-04-02

If you are a fan this is a good album.
A couple of great songs and then others that show the band at it's
beginnings. Buy it cheap and you won't cry.

5 out of 5 stars Ciao ItaLia!..Pizza.......2007-01-29

is noT as good as (BeAuty..Grace..Asunder Thunder..I awAke! ThiS is awakening..)this (I'M pReTty WhEn I heaR This..).Even "SpIritUal BatHing' The BoOk must Be aCcOmPAnIed By SuCh A MAstERpiEce! 'My wings' is on a constant playlist.

5 out of 5 stars Masterpiece!.......2006-04-07

Even though "In A Reverie" is quite catchy, at the same time each song has the ability to strike a different emotional chord with almost anyone. The guitars on the album, although heavy, produce melodies that fit together and flow perfectly. The drums, while not too complicated or technical, are still something to pay special attention to. Finally, the aggressive tones of Andrea Ferro combined with the stunning vocal talents of Cristina Scabbia fit in perfectly to finish out this album's musical equation.

When I first heard Lacuna Coil's self-titled 1998 EP, I was extremely impressed with the performances and composition of the music and disappointed with the lack of production quality. Here was another outfit that was strengthening my faith in women in metal. For Lacuna Coil features the beautiful Cristina Scabbia, an angel who rivals even Anneke van Giersbergen of The Gathering as a lead vocalist. Her crystalline voice is ably complemented by co-vocalist Andrea Ferro, whose masculine, gritty presence on the microphone provides a striking and effective contrast. The EP offered listeners six rich and moving songs, but producer Waldemar Sorychta didn't seem to capture the inherent power in this goth metal/power rock hybrid in his recording. The emotion and inspiration was there; it simply needed the proper soundscape in which to flourish.

To his credit, Sorychta is not a man who makes the same mistakes twice. Lacuna Coil turned to him again to produce In a Reverie and this time Woodhouse Studios has given the band a sound to match their abundant talent. Whereas an acoustic feel seemed prominent on the EP, the band's first full-length album brings us a heavy, electric edge that augments Ferro's growling tones and allows Scabbia to soar to even greater heights. Fans of The Gathering, Anathema, and Theatre of Tragedy will immediately recognize the ambient, gothic feel that pervades the music of Lacuna Coil. These Italians, however, don't overdose on melancholy: In a Reverie holds its own as a power metal album, and is full of tension and energy.

The album begins with the emotional "Circle," as guitarist Cristiano Migliore and bassist Marco Coti Zelati (who co-write most of the band's material) build up to a driving crescendo of a chorus in which Scabbia's sweet voice shines with frustration and despair. On "Stately Lover," she is almost operatic, and when she sings "I just need you absolutely, to sail this ship of mine," a man would have be to utterly detached not to desire to be the object of her obsession. Ferro is such an object on "Honeymoon Suite," as he takes the role of her bitter and estranged lover, raging at her to leave his life as she cries for his forgiveness. Drummer Cristiano Mozzati gets into the act on "My Wings," with thunderous beats that lead up to a huge chorus in which Ferro's death grunt and Scabbia's siren call mix to create something truly explosive. The album ends, interestingly enough, with a new version of the EP's best track, "Falling Again." The contrast between the EP and LP are shown here clearly, as a song that was previously orchestrated solely with an acoustic guitar has now been adorned with lush, mechanical rhythms, sweeping keyboards (played by Sorychta), and blazing electric guitars.

Lacuna Coil has found their groove on their first full-length album, and it is likely to have wide appeal among fans of both metal's lighter and heavier casts. Dark and haunting, it emphatically confirms the potential of these Italian power rockers. Once engrossed in its sepulchral ambience, listeners might find themselves immersed In a Reverie from which they do not wish to emerge. -Ladd Everitt



Billy Joel: Fantasies & Delusions, Op. 1-10
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • great CD
  • At best, a sincere attempt by a layperson
  • Lovely piece of wrting played very well
  • Unbelievable... unforgettable!
  • Richard Joo is the pianist in the world - I heard him live!!!
 Billy Joel: Fantasies & Delusions, Op. 1-10
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ASIN: B00005Q6KS
Release Date: 2001-10-02

Tracks:

  1. Reverie (Villa D'Este)
  2. Waltz # 1 (Nunley's Carousel)
  3. Aria (Grand Canal)
  4. Invention In C Minor
  5. Soliloquy (On A Separation)
  6. Innamorato
  7. Suite For Piano (Star-Crossed)
  8. Sorbetto
  9. Delusion
  10. Waltz # 2 (Steinway Hall)
  11. Waltz # 3 (For Lola)
  12. Fantasy (Film Noir)
  13. Air (Dublinesque)

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For nearly a decade now, Billy Joel has devoted himself to writing instrumental classical music. The results heard on Fantasies & Delusions show the "Piano Man" firmly rooted in Romanticism and short, expressive works that cover a range of moods. There are hints of Schumann and Chopin throughout the 10 solo piano compositions; Joel may wear his influences on his sleeve, but at least he has great influences. Some critics may scoff, but this is a solid debut--not a "classical crossover" attempt filled with infectious pop melodies, but an impressive recording of new piano works played solidly by Richard Joo. As with his pop creations, Joel doesn't strive for the cutting-edge and he certainly doesn't traverse the depths of human emotions (though the 11-minute "Soliloquy, Op.1" sounds a little overwrought). This is still a pleasant classical album that's infinitely listenable (and head and shoulders above recent "classical" works penned by Paul McCartney and other pop stars). --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great CD.......2007-05-09

Amazing. It is very light, not serious. A very enjoyable CD

3 out of 5 stars At best, a sincere attempt by a layperson.......2007-03-01

I understand that Joel has a limited classical background. It shows in all of the pieces. They are, however, a sincere attempt at classical composition. He tries different approaches, like drama, wistfulness, and even a motoric element. But it's obvious that he needs to listen to more classical discs and brush up on his knowledge of classical repertoire.

Nice try though.

4 out of 5 stars Lovely piece of wrting played very well.......2006-12-31

For all that say this is a hollow initation of past composers should remember that there has been little groundbreaking compsition for the last 50 years (maybe 100) and what is groundbreaking I can barely stand listening to. It is not Chopin .... it not supposed to be.

Listen for what it is and you will find it lovely piece of wrting played very well.

5 out of 5 stars Unbelievable... unforgettable!.......2006-12-01

Wow! This is a great classical album. It's perfection. A hundred years from now, if only one recording of Billy Joel survives, I hope it's this one.

5 out of 5 stars Richard Joo is the pianist in the world - I heard him live!!!.......2006-03-07

I have to say that the performance on the CD by Richard Joo is impeccable! However, I have had the fortune to hear him perform live and I must say that he is absolutely the BEST pianist that I have ever heard!!!! I have been in the classical music business for years and have heard countless pianists, but RICHARD JOO is in a league of his own. Especially when he performs "serious" classical pieces. So, if you ever get a chance to hear him live, DON'T MISS IT!!!! I have definately become his fan.
The Most Relaxing Harp Album in the World... Ever!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Most Relaxing Harp Alblum in the World...Ever!
 The Most Relaxing Harp Album in the World... Ever!

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ASIN: B000AXWGXG
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

  1. Rrie - Claude Debussy
  2. Gymnope No. 3 - Erik Satie
  3. Sonata in A, K.208 (Andante e cantabile) - Domenico Scarlatti
  4. Siciliana - Ottorino Respighi
  5. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat, Op. 73 Emperor - II Adagio - Ludwig Van Beethoven
  6. Sonatine, Op. 30 - II Calme et expressif - Marcel Tournier
  7. Allemande & Courante (from French Suite No. 6 in E, BWV 817) - Johann Sebastian Bach
  8. Arabesque No. 1 in E - Claude Debussy
  9. Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty (from Ma M lOye) - Maurice Ravel
  10. Lute Concerto in D, RV 93 - II. Largo - Antonio Vivaldi
  11. Sarabanda - Nino Rota
  12. Siciliano (BWV 1031) - Johann Sebastian Bach
  13. Concerto for Harp & Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 81 - II Romanza (Andante) - Elias Parish-Alvars
  14. Andante (from Violin Sonata in A, BWV 1015) - Johann Sebastian Bach
  15. In a Landscape - John Cage

Tracks:

  1. Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
  2. Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
  3. Concerto for Harp & Strings in B-Flat, Op. 4 No. 6 - George Frideric Handel
  4. The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (from Preludes, Book I) - Claude Debussy
  5. Sonata for Harp - III Lied - Paul Hindemith
  6. Pavane - Antoine Francisque
  7. Concerto for Flute & Harp in C, K.299 - II Andantino - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  8. Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque) - Claude Debussy
  9. The Sunken Cathedral (from Preludes, Book I) - Claude Debussy
  10. Andantino (from Sonata in C Minor) - Giovanni Pescetti
  11. La Source, Op. 44 (ude) - Alphonse Hasselmans
  12. Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring (from Cantata, BWV 147) - Johann Sebastian Bach
  13. Gymnope No. 1 - Erik Satie
  14. Danses sacret profane - Claude Debussy

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5 out of 5 stars The Most Relaxing Harp Alblum in the World...Ever!.......2007-01-08

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