Spirit Romance

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The Zen like quality of the title Spirit Romance is meant to be open for interpretation by the listener. Imbued with the healing nature of the lush natural world of the Pacific Northwest where the recording was made and informed, in part, with the musical legacy of our world's indigenous peoples...at once romantic, mysterious, and introspective, this music emanates directly from the heart, soul, and hands of its creators.

Spirit Romance,David Lanz and Gary Stroutsos,Narada,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Relaxation,Solo Instrumental

Spirit Romance

Spirit Romance

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Great for massage!

Whispers of Flute

Gentle sound, but westerized

from Solo Piano Publications

Spirit Romance
David Lanz and Gary Stroutsos
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music
Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000AQACZC
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

Serenada
Satori
Between Worlds
Blue Largo
Spirit Romance
Soliloquy
A Distant Light
Dreams Of Altair
Contemplation
Compassion
The Return

Album Description

The Zen like quality of the title Spirit Romance is meant to be open for interpretation by the listener. Imbued with the healing nature of the lush natural world of the Pacific Northwest where the recording was made and informed, in part, with the musical legacy of our world's indigenous peoples...at once romantic, mysterious, and introspective, this music emanates directly from the heart, soul, and hands of its creators.

Customer Reviews:

Great for massage!.......2007-03-09

As a massage therapist I am always looking for new cds with relaxing music for the entire cd. This is one I give a thumbs up to. There is one song that is a little upbeat but not offensive to hear during a massage. Nice flute & keyboard.

Whispers of Flute.......2007-01-07

If you have imagined a world where strains of ancient flutes drift across misty water worlds, David Lanz invites you into a renewed clarity where you feel as if you have been cleansed of every negative mood.

This is a refreshing album with whispers of Xiao flute and haunting echoes of ancient memories. David Lanz' playing is especially spiritual and soul soothing. If you love piano and flute, this is a perfect mingling of earth and sky.

The mood remains consistent throughout making this perfect for meditation, reflective moments or deep introspection. It truly feels as if your soul has been retuned and as every stress dissolves, this album takes you to a place of spiritual purity. In that regard it is exquisite and memorable. I had been looking for another album with flutes and piano and this appeared. The cover is also especially beautiful and perfectly reflects the mood.

~The Rebecca Review

Gentle sound, but westerized.......2006-09-18

This is a nice CD, very listenable, but I would disagree that it is zen influenced. It has more native american undertones, and lacks the eastern scales and silent spaces that typify zen music. It is clearly composed by a western writer. This is not to say it isn't an enjoyable CD. It is, just dont expect the eastern flavor.

from Solo Piano Publications.......2005-09-23

"Spirit Romance" is David Lanz's first album of new material on Narada since 1998. Since then, he has recorded several albums on Decca and one independently, the most recent of which was a smooth jazz album that confused the heck out of a lot of his longtime fans. Anyone who has seen Lanz in concert knows that he can play just about any style of music, but many fans didn't want him to deviate from the beautiful, romantic music he is so well-known for. Lanz has been one of the most influential artists in the "new age piano" genre, and "Spirit Romance," takes him back to those roots while still moving in a slightly different direction. This new music isn't as structured or melodic as some of his earlier work, but this is my favorite Lanz album in quite some time. However, "Spirit Romance" isn't just David Lanz, but a collaboration between himself and flutist Gary Stroutsos. They improvised most of this music in Lanz's new old house, with David's brother, Gary Lanz, at the helm as engineer and producer. Some of the tracks feature Jonn Serrie working his ambient space magic in the background; the title track features Swil Kanim on violin; and a few tracks feature Keith Lowe on acoustic bass and Glen Velez on acoustic percussion, but it's mostly just flute and piano. What a magical sound! The freedom of improvisation creates a sense of deep intimacy and spiritual connection. Stroutsos played several different flutes on this recording, but used the Xiao flute, which is rarely heard outside of China, most often. Older than the Japanese bamboo flute, this instrument has a haunting, deeply spiritual quality that is perfect for this kind of music. What kind of music is it? There are a lot of recognizable Lanz touches, but this music is quite different from his other recordings. Lanz has occasionally been criticized for being too pop-oriented, but I don't think there was any thought of commercialization in the making of "Spirit Romance." The exotic flutes and percussion instruments bring a strong Eastern flavor to the music, while the piano and string bass merge with a more Western sensibility, creating a universality of spirit that is intriguing, soothing, and very satisfying. In short, I LOVE this album! Very highly recommended!

The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective

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Moved to tears
Nonesuch delivers.Again
harmonia in excelsis
Our greatest living composer
Wonderful CD

The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B00001SID1
Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

Lollapalooza
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Serenade
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Tromba Lontana
Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Short Ride In A Fast Machine
Common Tones In Simple Time
El Dorado - Part I. A Dream Of Gold
El Dorado - Part II. Soledades

Tracks:

Harmonielehre - Part I
Harmonielehre - Part II The Anfortas Wound
Harmonielehre - Part III Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
Violin Concerto - Part I
Violin Concerto - Part II Chaconne:
Violin Concerto - Part III Toccare

Tracks:

Chamber Sympony - Mongel Airs
Chamber Sympony - Aria With Walking Bass
Chamber Sympony
Hoodo Zephyr - Tundra
Hoodo Zephyr - Dissappointment Lake
Hoodo Zephyr - Hoodo Zephyr
Gnarly Buttons - The Perilous Shore
Gnarly Buttons - Hoe-Down (Mad Cow)
Gnarly Buttons - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me

Tracks:

Ensemble - I Was Looking At The Ceiling And Then I Saw The Sky
A Sermon On Romance
Consuelo's Dream
Mike's Song About Arresting A Particular Individual
Tiffany's Solo
Song About The On-Site Altercation
Song About The Bad Boys And The News
Your Honor My Client He's A Young Black Man
Leila's Song; Alone (Again Or At Last)
Three Weeks And Still I'm Outta My Mind
Crushed By The Rock I Been Standing On
Dewain's Song Of Liberation And Surprise
!Este Pais! / This Country
One Last Look At The Angel In Your Eyes
Finale

Tracks:

Lollapalooza
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Toot Nipple
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Dogjam
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Pavane: She's So Fine
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Rag The Bone
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Habenera
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Stubble Crotchet
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Hammer & Chisel
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Alligator Escalator
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Standchen: The Little Serenade
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

Harmonium - Negative Love
Harmonium - Becuase I Could Not Stop For Death
Harmonium - Wild Nights
Shaker Loops - Shaking and Trambling
Shaker Loops - Hymning Slews
Shaker Loops - Loops and Verses
Shaker Loops - A Final Shaking

Tracks:

The Chairman Dances - Foxtrot For Orchestra
Grand Pianola Music - First Movement
Grand Pianola Music - Second Movement
Grand Pianola Music - Third Movement: On The Dominant Divide
Fearful Symmetries

Tracks:

Nixon In China - Opening
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China - Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China - Cheers
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China - Opening
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -

Tracks:

The Wound-Dresser
Christian Zeal And Activity
Five Songs - Thoreau
Five Songs - Down East
Five Songs - Cradle Song
Five Songs - At The River
Five Songs - Serenity
Eros Piano

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Having earned his composing stripes after the 1960s, John Adams had the pioneering work of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley close at hand as he ventured into his trade. And, while minimalism's historical continuum helps place Adams, he used Reich, Glass, and Riley (among others) only as a starting point. And here's proof: a 10-CD retrospective of nearly all Adams's recorded compositions on Nonesuch Records, the label that also issued Steve Reich 1965-1995 and Kronos Quartet: 25 Years. Adams's Harmonium, a choral work of startling energy and effervescence, appears here in a new recording, as do distillations of both The Death of Klinghoffer and Nixon in China, two path-clearing operas. Over the span of a career covered by Earbox, Adams has returned minimalism to traditional instrumental ensembles as well as to projects that at once advanced a political commentary and took that commentary back to orchestral audiences. And so, in far less time than his predecessors, Adams created works that now play like standard repertoire pieces: The Wound Dresser and Shaker Loops and the Violin Concerto--all of them are here. What these works demonstrate is a fierce creativity on the one hand and perhaps a hunger for commercial advances on the other. Adams may at times be a bustling free thinker, but he sounds ever conscious of what audiences are listening to. As for the works themselves, they remain every bit as daunting as when written.

Some may object to particular selections. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, for example, hardly ranks with Adams's best work. But this box isn't a mere best-of; it's an almost-all-of. At times terrifically American--especially in the news-aware operas and their narrative pragmatism--Adams well deserves a major box set, and its coverage is appropriate to his varied, stylistically diverse output. As with any large-scale retrospective, Earbox--which fairly bristles with Adams's new composition, Slonimsky's Earbox--has spots where fans might balk at the quality of the composer's writing. But it's got a fantastic accompanying booklet along with its many hours of inarguably modern and thoroughly listener-friendly music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Moved to tears.......2004-03-18

Never before in my life was i moved so intensely and directly by classical music. I put the first cd in my player and a few minutes later tears are flowing. I find myself dancing and moving to a rythm i already seem to know. Wow, i just have to share that.

Nonesuch delivers.Again.......2002-11-27

John adams is one of the most popular living composers of"modern" classical music[I believe the cutoff point, though arbitrary is usually WWII}.I came to him late, through my husband. Modersn classical music , I said? What the hell is that?My husband kept playing bits and pieces of adams for me, and more and more i found myself amazed. and swayed. His operas have been groundbreaking{Nixon in China} controversial{Death Of klinghoffer},his compostions sublimely beautiful{shaker Loops or harmonium].HIS STATURE IS WORTHY THEN OF SUCH A MONUMENTAL CAREER SPANNING BOX SET.This 10 disc set[great value, again from NONESUCH}encompasses Adams' entire career,and though there are some misses here{I was looking at the ceiling and then i saw the sky doesnt quite fit},it is still magnificent. the Highlights are ,{for me} the Wound Dresser, Chamber symphony,Violin Concerto, of course, Shaker Loops and Harmonuim are wonderful. The true jewels here are Nixon in China,the Chairman dances and the Death of Klinghoffer,which is simply a masterpiece. The set comes with a wonderful book, which contains essay's by Robert Hurwitz {An Uncommon Man}renaud Machart[John adams as seen from europe} and Essays before an earbox by Adams himself.A Chronology and dicography are included. A wonderful study of an American original,worth the investment, Highly highly recommended

harmonia in excelsis.......2001-11-12

I must agree with Mr. Bartlett, particularly with regard to "Ceiling." It may well be because his Violin Concerto and Harmonielehre are so powerful. 4.5 stars.
Interesting, and likely intentional, is that two names in the extensive liner book fail to mention two great and glaringly obvious precursors: Carl Orff and Raymond Scott. Without "Carmina Burana," there would be no "Harmonium." Orff has his mark all over Adams's gifted and epic compositions. Similarly, though there are glib references to "cartoon music," the polymath engineer/musician Scott is a seminal figure in American music, and casts a large shadow over the witty juxtapositions and sense of play one loves in Adams's work. In all, an excellent career overview.

Our greatest living composer.......2001-07-22

As a composer, I'm staggered that anyone could fail to be gripped by this music.

That anyone can use the words "spoiled, overrated" amazes me. I emphatically disagree with "A music fan"'s review.

I don't think it's "mind-numbing"; I think it's spiritual and exciting. To me it's the most substantial music being created in our times.

I'm really sorry that anyone could fail to enjoy it, and really recommend others to listen for themselves.

Wonderful CD.......2000-04-02

This compilation should turn even the most curmudgeonly listerner into a fan. Beautifully recorded, great notes -- and it's a heck of a bargain!

Sibelius: The Symphonies; Tone Poems; Violin Concerto

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The performances aren't first rate, but the recordings are
Fire and ice ...
Great Sibelius among much great Sibelius

Sibelius: The Symphonies; Tone Poems; Violin Concerto

Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008CLIG
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

(Cd 1) Symphony No.1 Symphony No4
(Cd 2) Symphony No.2 Finlandia . Karelia Suite
(Cd 3) Symphony No.3 Symphony No.6 . Tapiola
(Cd 4) Symphony No.5. Symphony No.7. En Saga
(Cd 5) Violin Concerto* 2 Serious Melodies*

Customer Reviews:

The performances aren't first rate, but the recordings are.......2006-09-27

As these recordings appeared from 1979 to 1984, it became apparent that Ashkenazy was making a major bid to shift his career from pianist to conductor. As a star on the Decca label, he was given free rein, the company's engineers supplying him with spectacular sonics that sitll hold up for detail, impact, and wide dynamics. Every movement leaps out of the speakers. But the underlying interpretations, to my ear, are haphazard. Like Rostropovich, another great Russian instrumentalist who couldn't quite translate his mastery to the podium, Ashkenazy's Sibelius works by fits and starts. Sometimes he plunges in vigorously, at other times backs away and loses the rhythmic line. There's a lot of indulgent shaping of melodies--in all he's no cometiiton for great Sibelians like Karajan, Beecham, and Bernstein. Boris Belkin, the soloist in the Violin Concerto, is precise and extroverted but no match for the illustrious soloist--Heifetz, Shaham, Kremer, Oistrakh, etc.--who preceded and followed him.

Even so, the general thrust of Ashkenazy's readings is vigorously energetic, so I prefer hi to latter-day Colin Davis, and the Philharmonia plays much better than the various Scandinavian orchestras that produce most Sibelius recordings today. If you want to be thrilled by sheer sound, this bargain set--all the cheaper on the used market--can't be beat.

Fire and ice ..........2006-01-31

The glorious First Symphony in this Sibelius Cycle for this particular listener immediately sets the scene: bold and full-bodied playing, truly opening up all the warmer and darker sentiments of Sibelius' music, which to my ears has always, underneath a certain 'cool reserve', been deeply emotional and deeply 'human': how very 'Northern' in its sensibilities. Fire and ice. How intensely sweet and sad at the same time the main theme of the andante is played here! Ashkenazy and the Philharmonia Orchestra to my feeling dig deeply into all the emotions, really making the heart-strings of this particular listener resonate. The orchestral playing is both powerful/'muscled' and flowing, with nice legato. The same can also be said for the performances of the other symphonies. I will mince no words: just buy this if you love Sibelius' symphonies recorded in full, wide and directly recorded sound (typically Decca/London?), played in an unabashedly bold (romantic) way, letting bloom to the full all of the emotions.
But if you love this, I urge you to sample the (recent) Sibelius cycle by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Leif Segerstam (on Ondine). These lively, fresh but sturdy and full-bodied, romantic interpretations by Segerstam and the orchestra that premiered many of Sibelius' works under the composer's own direction, are simply revelatory (well, certainly to the ears of this particular amateur listener) and at least as well played - helped by a typical (for Ondine) crystal clear, perfectly balanced soundpicture.

Great Sibelius among much great Sibelius.......2005-11-11

There is no dearth of great Sibelius cycles - many are very good and all are less controversially regarded as good than most cycles of other symphonists. Small countries have gone to war over which Mahler cycle is the best, families have separated over Bruckner questions along Wand vs. Celibidache vs. Jochum lines... and small arms fire must on occasion decide which LvB cycle is primatur.

No such emotions when it comes to the cool Sibelius symphonies. Wouldn't be prudent. Too much good stuff is out there... and even if it were not the necessary top choice, few lovers of Siblius would claim not to be able to live with any of the three Colin Davis cycles or Osmo Vanska's or the almost-complete Karajan cycle on DG or Berglund's EMI traversal. Some English people might even accept the Rattle cycle as sufficient - and only a few people would sneer at the Barbirolli set of Sibelius' 7... although that's already one step out of the mainstream.

I personally hold Vanska in the highest regards - but Vladimiar Ashkenazy makes a good point in his recordings for those who claim he's a better conductor than a pianist. Indeed, if price is to play an issue, too, I'd place his cycle at the very top of my list. He's improved as a conductor over the years, but in this one he was already ahead of himself. It is solidly played throughout all the symphonies and then some. Not as 'safe' as Jaervi in either of his two cycles, not quite as all-out as Vanska. Cool but with northern fire. Excellent attacks and a lyrical side. In the reissue Decca threw in the tone poems and the violin concerto - all at a great price. These performances might be supplemented in individual symphonies according to ones own taste and preference - but they leave little to desire and I can only wish that I would have had them as my first and basic Sibelius set instead of Maazel. (No offense, Lorin!)

Very much recommended.

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Hector Berlioz, Romantic Spirit

Manufacturer: Universal Classics
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Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, Lelio, Tristia

ASIN: B00008VR6V
Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

Ouverture - London Symphony Orchestra
No.2: Air-'Ah! Si De La Tendresse - Janet Baker
La Captive, Op.12 - Josephine Veasey
Resurrexit - Monteverdi Choir
IV. Marche Au Supplice - Pierre Boulez
II. Choeur D'Ombres - Lambert Wilson
IX. Sanctus - John Mark Ainsley
Ouverture - Nicolai Gedda
'Une Heur Encore' - Nicolai Gedda
'La Gloire Etait Ma Seule Idole' - Nicolai Gedda
III. Marche Funebre Pour La Derniere Scene D'Hamlet - Pierre Boulez

Tracks:

Marche Hongroise - Anne Sofie Von Otter
'D'Amour L'Ardente Flamme' - Anne Sofie Von Otter
'Au Son Des Trompettes' - Anne Sofie Von Otter
Chasse Royale Et Orage - Charles Dutoit
'Nuit D'Ivresse Et D'Extase Infinie!' - Jon Vickers
III. Serenade - Pinchas Zukerman
I. Villanelle - Regine Crespin
IV. La Reine Mab, Ou La Fee Des Songes (Scherzo) - London Symphony Orchestra
L'Adieu Des Bergers A La Sainte Famille: 'Il S'En Va Loin De La Terre' - Choeur De Montreal
IV. Christe, Rex Gloriae (Hymne) - London Symphony Chorus
Ouverture - John Alldis Choir
'Dieu Qui Guidas Nos Bras' - John Alldis Choir
'Approchez, Claudio!' - John Alldis Choir
'Ici L'On Voit Benedict' - John Alldis Choir
'L'Amour Est Un Flambeau' - John Alldis Choir

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Spirit of Christmas

Manufacturer: Sparrow
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

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General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
ASIN: B0000CDL5P
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

Canticle Of Joy (Medley): Sing Joy/Joy To The World/How Great Our Joy
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Miraculous Night (Medley): It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/Silent Night, Holy Night/O Holy Night
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Sing We Now Of Christmas
On Christmas Night
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
The City Of David (Medley): Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming/O Little Town Of Bethlehem/The Birthday Of The King
The First Noel
How Should A King Come?
Adeste Fideles
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
We Three Kings
What Child Is This?
We Adore Thee
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Tracks:

Rejoice (Medley): O Come, O Come Emmanuel/Good Christians All Rejoice/Rejoice, Rejoice
Break Forth O Beauteous, Heavenly Light
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
A Gift From God (Medley): Of the Father's Love Begotten/Wonderful Counsel
Immanuel (Medley): We Sing, Immanuel, Your Praise/Immanuel/Angels From The Realms Of Glory
Infant (Medley): Infant Holy, Infant Lowly/Go Tell It On The Mountain/O Come All Ye Faithful (Reprise)
The Holly And The Ivy
O Christmas Tree
Prayer From Hansel And Gretel
Gesu, Bambino
Rose Of Bethlehem
And Suddenly There Was With The Angels/Glory To God
For Unto Us A Child Is Born
Hallelujah Chorus
Silent Night (Reprise)

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BRAND NEW, sealed, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List or more Titles to combine shipping!M

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De Janequin Aux Beatles

Manufacturer: EMI Classics Imports
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00008PW6L
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

La Guerre
This Sweet And Merry Month Of May
Come Sirrah Jack Hol
Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting All Alone
Contrappunto Bestiale Alla Mente
Valle, Che De Lamenti Miei
Pastime With Good Company
Downderry Down
A Little Pretty Bonny Lass
Weep No More Thou Sorry Boy
Shoot, False Love
Exultate Deo
Jesus Dulcis Memoria
Nigra Sum
La Belle Margarite Dit 'Clemens Non Papa'
Baisez-Moi
Petite Camusette
Mon Cuer En Vous
Au Joly Jeu
I Laid Me Down To Slumber, Op.30 No.1
Little Thora, Op.30 No.3
Kwallin's Halling, Op.30 No.4
When I Take A Stroll, Op.30 No.6
Billy Boy
Puppet On A String
One Day
The Mermaid

Tracks:

No.1 Ilhubo (Chant)
No.2 Mambabo! (Wow)!
No.3 Lala Mntwana (Berceuse)
No.4 Uhambo Ngesitimela (Voyage En Train)
No.5 Egoli (Johannesburg)
No.6 Umdanso Wasegoli (Jo' Burg Dance)
Pavane, Op.50
La-Bas Dans Le Limousin
The Slow Train
Resonet In Laudibus
Short People
Short People
Humpty Dumpty
Chi Chilichi?
The Oak And The Ash
Now Is The Month Of Maying
Veronika, Der Lenz Ist Da
My Spirit Sang All Day
You Are The New Day
Romance
Greens
When Pa Was Courtin' Ma
Dayton Ohio
Marry, A Woman Uglier Than You
I'm Train
After The Gold Rush
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
King's Singers Rag

Fire-Water: The Spirit of Renaissance Spain

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Outstanding
The King's Singers work their magic again
PERFECT INTERPRETATION
Fabulous!
Great fun!

Fire-Water: The Spirit of Renaissance Spain
The Kings Singers , The Harp Consort , Andrew Lawrence-King , Spanish Anonymous , Gabriel de Texerana , Francisco de Penalosa , Cristobal de Morales , Mateo Flecha , Francisco Guerrero , Antonio de Cabezon , Juan Gutierrez de Padilla , and Santiago de Murcia
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004KH71
Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

Vuestros son mis ojos
Enemiga le soy, madre
Aquel pastorcico, madre
Pos las sierras de Madrid
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Otro tal misacantano
La bomba
Dindirin, dindirin
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El fuego
Diferencias sobre 'Las vacas'
Aleph, quomodo sedet sola civitas
La viuda
!Oh, que bien que baila Gil!
Zarambeques
Hoy, Gil, en concejo abierto

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Other recent King's Singers' recordings on this label have reaffirmed the ensemble's credentials as compelling advocates of contemporary music. Here, only the most hardhearted of early music purists could fail to find the infectious cocktail of popular and religious Spanish music--largely 16th century--going to their heads, even if the King's Singers add the occasional theatrical embellishment. The music (much of it by "Anon") is organized into five categories, among them "fire" and "water" (with the alternative implications of ardor and alcohol). Of the named composers, none takes the ear more readily than Mateo Flecha the Elder. His La Bomba, one of several lengthy ensaladas (miniature music dramas), steals the show, with its comic tale of a bunch of sailors' impassioned but shallow prayer for deliverance from shipwreck. Elsewhere the moods range from pious to bitter-sweet melancholy--and just try to keep your feet still in villancicos such as Rodrigo Martinez. Those familiar, warm Harp Consort textures contribute markedly to the overall richness of sound. --Andrew Green

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Outstanding.......2007-03-10

This is an extremely fun vocal Cd with really great arrangements. I thoroughly enjoy it and bought copies for all of my family too.

The King's Singers work their magic again.......2006-01-28

Having been a fan of the King's Singers since my teenage years, which are growing ever more faint in my memory, I am sometimes surprised that they still surprise me. And yet, they always do. There is something quite magical about their voices - not just their individual voices, which are all wonderful, but what happens when you put them all together - the whole is definitely greater than the sum of the parts. They have hit upon a great formula, which will hopefully be around for many more wonderful recordings.

The other thing I love about the KS is how well they do different styles of music. Their technique on this is superb - the pronounciation, the intonation, all of it is right on the money. Yet they also manage to "take off the viking hat" (as my choral director likes to say when we're switching styles) and do the Beatles without butchering them. It's really quite something to behold.

This CD is a great introduction to the classical side of the KS, and a definite must-have for any current fan. The pieces are beautiful and exciting, they all complement each other wonderfully, and the whole thing is just a joy to hear!

PERFECT INTERPRETATION.......2005-03-06

I am a fun of Spanish Renaissance Music and I found this recording extremely good! King's Singers shows their abilities once again!

Fabulous!.......2001-01-05

I am a huge fan of Renaissance music, and I have to say, this recording is truly outstanding! The blend, dynamics, style and tone really need to be heard to be appreciated. The addition of the Harp Consort to this already superlative group also gets a big "thumbs up" from me. And Stephen Connolly! Oh, be still my foolish heart!! What a voice! The most resonant I can remember hearing! The selections by Mateo Flecha will make you laugh out loud, but my personal favorite - at least, for the moment - is "Aleph, quomodo sedet sola civitas" by Padilla. The extremely musical performance and the chill-producing display of dynamics makes this piece sound like it is performed by a choir of many more than six! I highly recommend this CD to all who appreciate quality music.

Great fun!.......2000-04-07

This disc is the king'singers' second release with the current lineup (Hurley, Short, Phoenix, Lawson, Crouch, and Connolly) and is in my opinion the better of the two. Paul Phoenix, k's tenor, has told me that he much prefers the blend and sound on this disc to that of Street Songs. The singing is superb, and is ably supplemented with the playing of the Harp Consort. This disc is also great fun to listen to! You will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of textures heard here. The disc starts out with a solo track by 2nd baritone Gabriel Crouch, and also includes small-group tracks as well as full-roster pieces. Anyone who has caught their April 2000 tour has likely heard "La bomba" by Mateo Flecha, recorded on here. It is obvious that the k's had great fun making this recording! Enjoy!

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The Spirit of England

Manufacturer: Nimbus
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000E0E8
Release Date: 1989-01-01

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Overture Cockaigne - SPIRIT OF ENGLAND
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Suite From 'Love's Labours Lost': Soliliquy I: Grazioso - SPIRIT OF ENGLAND
Suite From 'Love's Labours Lost': Soliloquy II: Adagio - SPIRIT OF ENGLAND
Suite From 'Love's Labours Lost': Soliloquy III: Allegretto - SPIRIT OF ENGLAND
Suite From 'Love's Labours Lost': Finale: Allegro maestoso - SPIRIT OF ENGLAND

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Oboe Concerto: Rondo Pastorale - SPIRIT OF ENGLAND
Oboe Concerto: Minuet And Musette - SPIRIT OF ENGLAND
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Suite For String Orchestra: Prelude - English String Orchestra
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Chicken Soup For The Soul: Love And Inspiration - Songs Of Romance To Open The Heart And Rekindle The Spirit

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Chicken Soup For The Soul: Love And Inspiration - Songs Of Romance To Open The Heart And Rekindle The Spirit
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Release Date: 1998-10-27

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Relaxation Oasis

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Manufacturer: Compass Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0001HA44Y

Product Description

Trackes 1 The Native Wind 2 The Will Carry You Home 3 El Bolero 4 The Restless Dunes 5 In Preparation 6 Long Departure 7 Reluctant Return 8 Cuando Tu No Estas 9 Spirit Dance 10 Todavia Compartimos La Luna

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Relaxation Oasis.......2004-06-22

I first noticed the music in the background at a massage day spa. The music flowed freely while I lay awaiting the masseuse. The calming tones helped me relax and let go of the days worries. As the massage progressed, I unwound and felt fantastic as I floated adrift into the music. Afterwards, I was impressed and feeling that the music was a perfect soundtrack for healing, letting go, and recieving care. I wanted to take that feeling home with me, and so asked for the cd title before leaving the spa.

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