Guitars [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Muse
2. Cochise
3. Embers
4. Summit Day
5. Out of Sight
6. B. Blues
7. Four Winds
8. Enigmatism
9. Out of Mind
10. From the Ashes

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1999 album, his return to guitar-based stylings after the new age legend's recent dance-oriented releases. 10 tracks total including 'Muse', 'Embers' and 'Four Winds'. Every sound on this album, including the drum sounds, were made by live guitars, midi guitar and individual guitar samples.

Guitars,Mike Oldfield,Wea International,Pop,Prog-Rock/Art Rock,Progressive Electronic,Rock,Rock/Pop

Guitars [Import]

Guitars [Import]
Duet for Guitars #2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Just OK
  • The Ward Highway: The Wellspring
 Duet for Guitars #2
M. Ward
Manufacturer: Merge Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000RGSOSM
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Duet For Guitars #2
  2. Beautiful Car
  3. Fishing Boat Song
  4. Scene From #12
  5. Good News
  6. Crooked Spine, The
  7. Look Me Over
  8. Who May Be Lazy
  9. It Won't Happen Twice
  10. He Asked Me To Be A Snake And Live Underground
  11. Song From Debby's Stairs
  12. It Was A Beautiful Car
  13. Were You There?
  14. Not A Gang
  15. Duet For Guitars #1

Album Description

This is M. Ward's first record, originally released by Co-Dependent Records in 1999, then re-released in 2000 by M's friend Howe Gelb (Giant Sand) on his Ow-Om label. It has been out of print ever since. Now Merge is offering this re-mastered version with three bonus tracks.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Just OK.......2007-07-19

This is an interesting CD. Unmistakably M. Ward, but not so melodic or polished. It seems funny to use that word for a guy who records in his attic, and wants his music to sound like it, but later M. Ward has a fuller sound, more instruments, and the occasional song you want to hum along to. None of that here. He seems to be channeling early Neil Young but more whispery. This would make good background music, but if I want the full M. Ward experience I am more likely to put End of Amnesia, Vincent, or Post-War on the turntable.

5 out of 5 stars The Ward Highway: The Wellspring.......2007-07-14

If you are reading this, then you are in big, big trouble. It may mean that you have discovered M Ward and are tracing him back to his roots, to his beginnings. It further implies that you may have already heard something he did and are curious about this M Ward fellow. Either way, brace yourself because you are in for a rare musical treat. What awaits you is genius, pure unfettered genius, and you are going to find it here at the beginning (in its incipient stages) or growing stronger with "End of Amnesia" or bursting forth with "The transfiguration of Vincent" or simply exploding everywhere all over the place in "Transistor Radio". Whatever direction you are travelling on the Ward Highway, get ready to be in a big musical wreck. Nobody does anything near to music what this man does. There ought to be a law against him for making so much beauty so fast and so soon (he is only 31 and just put out his fourth CD) but who's going to vote for it? Not me, that's for sure, and pretty soon, not you either. Listen and see. After hearing this one, you have the best collection of the four waiting for you next at #2 Ward Highway. The ride on this road only gets better and better as it heads for the musical hall of fame. This man is making once in a lifetime music and you are standing at the spot from which it all began. You need to drink the Kool-Aid from the wellspring immediately and when you do you'll understand what all the fuss is about. The Ward highway is an incredibly beautiful and remote yet immediately present place laced with sounds and sights often imagined but rarely encountered
Baroque at Bathtime: A Relaxing Serenade to Wash Your Cares Away
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • "Going For Baroque"
  • PLEASE BE AWARE
  • Bubble Bath Baroque
  • Cleansing Sounds To Wash Away Tensions
  • Great Classical Music Series Gorgeous Music
 Baroque at Bathtime: A Relaxing Serenade to Wash Your Cares Away

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000041DS
Release Date: 1995-08-15

Tracks:

  1. Guitar Concerto in D: Largo
  2. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Adagio
  3. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Siciliano
  4. The Four Seasons ( Winter): Largo
  5. Flute Concerto No. 3 In D: Cantabile
  6. Guitar Concerto in A minor: Largo
  7. Oboe d'Amore Concerto In G: Adagio
  8. Flute Concerto In G: Arioso
  9. Concerto No 1 In B Flat For Oboe, Strings & Continuo: Adagio
  10. Oboe Concerto No 1 In B Flat: Largo
  11. Concerto In A: Sicilienne
  12. Concerto In G For Two Guitars: Andante
  13. Concerto In D For Oboe, Strings & Continuo: Grazioso
  14. Concerto In C For Oboe, Strings & Continuo: Introduzione (Larghetto)
  15. Oboe Concerto In C: Siciliana
  16. Water Music (Suite No 1 In F): Air
  17. Oboe Concerto No 2 In B Flat: Andante
  18. Suite No 1: Andante
  19. Concerto In F: Preludio
  20. Canon In D

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Going For Baroque".......2007-07-30

Whether you have cares you want to banish or not, you will delight in this CD. The album is perfectly balanced, and each piece moves seamlessly into the next, never jarring you to attention, but soothing you and leaving you feeling peaceful and relaxed. The album works well at the end of the day, but I have listened to it at the start of the day too, and it created a nice mood for a day just beginning to unfold.

I recommend this album for anyone wanting to enjoy a lovely, unpretentious, and relaxing interlude.

5 out of 5 stars PLEASE BE AWARE.......2007-02-25

The audio samples given here are from the Vivaldi for Valentines CD in this same Philips series. NOT Bach.

The Vivaldi was great, though.

5 out of 5 stars Bubble Bath Baroque.......2005-09-27

Light some candles, run a bubble bath, put in bath beads, pop this CD into your stereo and indulge in a bath that would mean you've pampered yourself in extremis. This particular recording from the popular Set Your Life To Classical series is a real treat for Bathtime, or in my opinion, anytime. It is indeed, as the title suggests, a relaxing serenade to wash your cares away. It is therapy, a perfect companion to a massage, reading a book, drinking tea, anything you can do alone to pamper yourself and to relax. Iona Brown, a female conductor, takes Sir Neville Marriner's place and conducts the Academy of St Martin In The Fields performing such works as the opening track - the Lute Concerto by Vivaldi as well as Track 4's Largo from the Winter movement in The Four Seasons, track 12's Concerto For Two Guitars by Corelli and the Oboe Concerto in D by Telemann. Also featured on here Oboe Concerti by Handel and Water Music Suite, and other conductors featured on here are Raymond Leppard and his English Chamber Orchestra. The Canon in D has never sounded more radiant than on here as it is conducted by Sir Neville Marriner and closes the CD nicely. A more relaxing way to take a bath you'll be hard-pressed to find. This music is gorgeous, it's affordable (on the Used Item section and the regular price) and is as always, a great intro to classical music and a fun, innovative way to enjoy it.

5 out of 5 stars Cleansing Sounds To Wash Away Tensions.......2003-01-09

This is pleasing, pastoral music picked to relieve that which tenses up our bodies and souls.

Turn on this excellent baroque collection from the likes of Vivaldi, Telemann, Handel and Pachelbel (among others) superbly played by such virtuosos as Rampal, Holliger et al.

Sweeping instrumental arias are so relaxing! This one will soothe the savage beast as well as those tired bods.

5 out of 5 stars Great Classical Music Series Gorgeous Music.......2002-12-22

The cd series "Set Your Life To Classical Music", composes a variety of baroque, classical and romantic instrumental music that serves the purpose of leisure and background while you engage in the day or evening's activities. The purpose is therapeutic. There are other titles in the series, such as "Bach For Breakfast", "Beethoven For Book Lovers" "Chopin And Champagne", "Baroque For Bedtime", "Puccini and Pasta", "Mozart For The Morning Commute", the series goes on and on. It is a great way to soothe your tensions and provides stress-free, nearly New Age style music that you'd more than likely hear at a masseur's place of business. One can also make the argument that this is the music you'd hear at an elevator. What I like about all these series is that they are also a great introduction to instrumental/classical music. The ensembles performing the classical works are virtuosic and well known in world of classical performance, such as Sir Neville Marriner and St. Martin In The Fields, I Musici and the New Age, Yani-style musician, Zamfir, who specializes in rare instruments such as pan pipes.

On this recording, specifically designed to accompany your bubble bath, there are beautiful, slower-paced movements from Baroque flute, violin and oboe concertos. There are the Sicilian style movements of such composers as Vivaldi, Bach and Telemann. The largo from the Winter movement is a richly melodic and dreamy piece for strings, and the concluding work, Canon In D Major, is an elegant, graceful and heartfelt chamber piece that has become iconic in Baroque music. It was used in the film, Ordinary People and is very popular in classical music for weddings. I strongly recommend all the cds in the series. They are a perfect way to get you into some of the most beautiful classical music ever written, and are a great way to involve music as the wordless, instrumental soundtrack in your life.
Soul of the Tango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A magnificent way to expand your musical horizons from typical classical or cultural music
  • Excellently performed, Not much Variety
  • A Classy CD
  • Great Music BUT - Stupid Sony CD
  • Very good but not what I heard live in Cerritos
 Soul of the Tango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla

Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000029XQ
Release Date: 1997-10-02

Tracks:

  1. Libertango
  2. Tango Suite: Andante
  3. Tango Suite: Allegro
  4. Tango Suite: Sur: Regreso Al Amor
  5. Tango Suite: Le Grand Tango
  6. Tango Suite: Fugata
  7. Tango Remembrances
  8. Mumuki
  9. Tres Minutos Con La Realidad
  10. Milonga Del Angel
  11. Cafe 1930

Amazon.com essential recording

Yo-Yo Ma might seem like an unlikely protagonist for the tango, but this intrepid musical explorer has taken his task seriously, collaborating with experienced tango musicians. Ma even participates in a posthumous collaboration with one 1987 Piazzolla recording. Furthermore, while he's obviously the headliner here, he doesn't dominate the arrangements nearly as much as he does the billing and photography of the disc. While the result isn't your essential Piazzolla album (that would have to include more of the composer's own playing), it's an atmospheric and convincing collection, perhaps a good introduction for those who don't know the music. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A magnificent way to expand your musical horizons from typical classical or cultural music.......2007-07-24

I had been lusting after this CD for a long time, and the main reason I bought it on Amazon is that the complete CD is not available for sale through the online music retailers, such as iTunes that I typically use. What makes this such a great CD is that it takes a Cello, an instrument that most people associate with Bach or large orchestras, and allows the instrument, through the talented playing of world-acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, to create beautiful, melodic and cultural music so passionately that at times one might mistake it for a human voice. The CD contains a very healthy variety of songs, and makes a valuable addition to any connoisseur's collection.

4 out of 5 stars Excellently performed, Not much Variety.......2007-01-12

Yo-Yo Ma leads an all-star cast in his "Sould of the Tango" project. He offers fresh new arrangements of Piazzolla's masterpieces including "Libertango," "Tango Suite," "Fugatta," and more. The arrangements are expertly performed and the playing is exciting and energetic. There is a lush palatte of sound colors coming from guitars, cellos, pianos and the bandoneon. The music is beautiful and flashy. Pieces are reorchestrated such as the "Tango Suite" pieces which are originally guitar duos now with a cello in the mix and the last track on the album, "Cafe 1930" was originally flute and guitar but Ma performs it on cello and bandoneon. The result is freshly interpreted Piazzolla masterpieces that feature new sound color and new perspective. The music is really quite enchanting.

The only problem with this particular recording is that I think Piazzolla is better heard in moderation. Piazzolla wrote in such a constrianed genre, (classical tango), and thus a whole hour of Piazzolla is a little much to take. This great album doesn't make for much of a great straight through listen, but is much better as a plesant surprise when the computer library or iPod is on shuffle.

5 out of 5 stars A Classy CD.......2004-06-23

Great intro to tango, great to relax and read to.

1 out of 5 stars Great Music BUT - Stupid Sony CD.......2003-07-16

I love this music - plays great on my CD player, but when I tried to play it on my computer at work, I wouldn't work. Sony wanted me to install something that didn't work on my machine (my computer is farely new), so I ended up having a friend copy the music over to a new CD without all that SONY stuff they use to stop pirating probably. Now I can listen at work and it is wonderful. BUT BEWARE ON BUYING CDs like this!

4 out of 5 stars Very good but not what I heard live in Cerritos.......2003-03-05

When I first heard Yo-Yo Ma live in Cerritos several years ago, his closing piece was from the yet released Soul of the Tango.
With that music, the subdued audience was enlightened. With only a Cello and a Piano, the music that was created was unbelievable. It was several months before the CD came out and I was a little disappointed that the energy that was present in the live concert did not translate to the CD. I hope that a Live recording or DVD will eventually be released which does capture the real Soul of the Tango.
Drum Medicine
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very calming and relaxing drumming
  • Drum Medicine
  • Awesome Drum CD
  • Drum Medicine rocks.
  • Incredible - can this be the work of two white men?????
 Drum Medicine
David and Steve Gordon
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000JK1F
Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

  1. Enter The Sacred
  2. Empowered
  3. Eagle Dance
  4. Ancient Way
  5. Thunder Dreamer
  6. Reverence
  7. Four Direction Wind
  8. Spirit Walk
  9. Enter The Sacred, Part II

Album Description

Shaman drums from around the globe, soaring native flutes, guitars, Lakota chants, and natural environments awaken you to the dance of life. David & Steve Gordon, take you on this award-winning musical journey. With their world instruments and studio artistry, the Gordons have the power to en-trance and summon the sacred rhythms. The healing power of the drum moves you…to dance, to dream, to live!

Triple Award Winner

• Winner Visionary Record of the Year
• Winner Visionary Best World Record
• Winner New Age Voice Native Heart Award
• Charted on Billboard's New Age Top 20

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very calming and relaxing drumming.......2007-05-08

This is a very nice CD when I put it in to play my whole house relaxed and clamed down and just listened very nice. The drumming is fantatsic, but if you do not like native american flutes not a CD for you in some parts of the CD the flutes are very loud. But I really enjoy this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Drum Medicine.......2007-01-12

I really enjoy both CD's Sacred Spirit Drums and Drum Medicine. I live in an area of very little resource for this type of purchase- I was very happy to find what I wanted online- also very glad to be able to listen before I purchased- would not have bought them without that. Service was the best- shipping was also very good.. I will consider this type of purchase again when needed.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Drum CD.......2006-07-13

This CD is awesome I have it in my car now and that is all I play.

5 out of 5 stars Drum Medicine rocks........2006-03-11

This is the best cd for playing along with drums or dancing up a storm.

5 out of 5 stars Incredible - can this be the work of two white men?????.......2005-09-01

You have to listen to this CD to believe it. I hear the Native American flute, drums .... it's one incredible CD. I bought it to learn to drum but enjoy listening to it just for relaxation, trance states, etc. This is superb!
Celldweller
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Different and Good!
  • Exceeded my expectations
  • Awesome!
  • Hard II Label - Easy II Love
  • 4.5 Stars. Excellent album.
 Celldweller
Celldweller
Manufacturer: Position Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000089YA7
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

  1. Switchback
  2. Stay With Me (Unlikely)
  3. The Last Firstborn
  4. Under My Feet
  5. I Believe You
  6. Frozen
  7. Symbiont
  8. Afraid This Time
  9. Fadeaway
  10. So Sorry To Say
  11. Own Little World
  12. Unlikely (Stay With Me)
  13. One Good Reason
  14. The Stars Of Orion
  15. Welcome To The End

Album Description

Celldweller combines the electronic and the organic, darkness and beauty, aggression and sensuality, with the ability to find its home in the mosh pit as easily as on the dj's turntable. Their debut self-titled album ranges from guitar based electronic rock to the unique blending of heavily distorted guitars and aggression with drum and bass trance. Celldweller's music has been featured on television shows including: "The Chris Isaac Show" (Showtime), "Higher Ground" (ESPN, MTV); video game placements, including: "NHL Hockey" (EA), "Road Rash: Jailbreak" (EA), and "Test Drive: Off Road" (Infogames); and even in the Martin Lawrence movie, "National Security".

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Different and Good!.......2007-03-12

This CD was recommended by a friend based upon bands that I listen to now (Metallica, NIN, Korn..). He said it was a little different but thought I'd like it. A great mix of alternative and metal. I truly liked the entire CD.

5 out of 5 stars Exceeded my expectations.......2007-02-22

I'm relatively new to the industrial-ish scene and didn't know what to expect from this CD. I had heard "Switchback" and "The Last Firstborn" and *loved* them but I'm almost always cautious of other tracks that I haven't heard yet on albums I buy. To my pleasure I found out that my caution was unnecessary. I enjoy pretty much all of the tracks on this CD. My favorites remain as Switchback and The Last Firstborn but I discovered I really liked "Frozen." My recommendation? If you liked Switchback, The Last Firstborn, or "One Good Reason" (all of which you can hear on Pandora) then I feel you'll like this album.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome!.......2006-11-06

This album is incredible. It never gets old, there are no repedative samples, it's hard without being too edgy like Argyle Park. You just need to buy it!

5 out of 5 stars Hard II Label - Easy II Love.......2006-08-30

Celldweller has gained alot of respect and fans since the release of this. With many of these songs heard in Movies, Video Games & Internet Radio and a MySpace page filled to the brim with loyal Klayton fans. The ironic part is this guy is from Michigan (where I happen to live) where Industrial & Techno are far from the main trend. Yet this One Man Army is easily one of the most idolized idependent artists in the state, If not the country.

The albums approach is a mix of several different genres. Alternative, CyberTek, Gothic, Industrial, Metal & Techno. They all combine into a well oiled machine creating some of the most original music i've ever heard. From gritty synthed out guitar riffs, to dark overtones with soft melodic vocals and everything in between.

Songs such as 'Tragedy' have lyrics easy to sing along with and fast paced music easy to dance to or even head bang to. Other songs such as 'Switchback' have a heavier Industrial Metal influence and even have Klayton singing in audible Growl/Yell form. Tracks with a darker grittier approach like 'Symbiont' have Cyber Goth written all over them and are a nice addition to the album.

Metal fans be cautious, This album really isn't all that heavy. I suggest checking out songs on MySpace before purchasing. Everyone else don't hesitate, This is a great and original album to add to your collection. Personal favorites include: Frozen - Tragedy - Symbiont - Afraid This Time.

-If you took the time to read my review, Please take the time to rate it and let me know whether it Helped you or Not.

-Thank you, A loyal Celldweller fan & Michigan Music supporter.

5 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars. Excellent album........2006-08-29

I was fortunate enough to get this disc a little while back, and I had no idea the version I acquired was a low bit rate, internet leak. So, about 2 months ago, I buy the album and never really do much with it, but yesterday I brought it into work and I was floored at the difference. Lesson learned: Buy your CD's, even if you get the "early" version. Or just wait for the final to drop.

Yes, Celldweller is not Circle of Dust. They aren't industrial. What we've got here is a tapestry of rock, house, drum n' bass, and industrial, and it's quite a project he has here. A lot of people criticize it because he uses clean vocals, catchy harmonies, and club beats. I praise the man for it, and I'll tell you why this album is amazing, and why it's pushing the envelope. (Hopefully the soon-to-appear sophomore disc will be the sonic powerhouse a lot of people have been saying it is). Also, I'm going to not compare it to Circle of Dust or Argyle Park, as this is a completely different beast.

First off, Celldweller is defintely catchy and poppy. There is no doubting this. Some of their songs, like the rap infused synthetic rocker Switchback, are high energy affairs that allow you to bob your head and sing along. However, the variety of song structures, the use of synths, heavily processed guitars, and throbbing programmed drum beats all come together to produce something that doesn't skimp on either the rock or techno side. This isn't electronica sprikled over numetal, ala Spineshank, and it defintely isn't techno with a bit of guitar filled in. This a perfectly balanced combination of the two creating something quite unique, good to the ears, and something you can dance to. Once the album progresses and you start hearing the acoustic bits, the catchy rock riffs, the vocoded female vocal leads, you'll start to understand: This isn't a faliure at industrial, it's an almagamtion of all the styles of music the man in charge (Klayton) enjoys.

The high points for me are without a doubt the 7 minute techno epic "The Last Firstborn", with its hypnotic house rhythms, amazingly well mixed guitar parts that don't overwhelm the general feeling but add immesurably to it, and the whispered/raspy spoken word/rap hybrid vocals. Add some cool guitar breakdowns and infintely creepy lyrics, and it's a 10/10. The other high point comes later in the album, the much shorter and more rock-styled Fadeaway. From the trip-hop intro, which quickly gets a dose of chugging riffage, to the soaring and amazingly catchy chorus, this song rocks your ears until it drops down into an unexpected acoustic break complete with erie synths switching between your ears and a solemn vocal performance.

I can't recommend this album enough to people who have an affinity for rock and an even passing interest in electronica and industrial rock (Front Line Assembly fans need not apply ;) ). Don't expect a mind-twisting, calculated insanity. This is not Aphex Twin with guitars. This is straight up 4/4 beats, a high range mix of vocals, simple rock guitars, enough hooks to hold down a hungry Oprah, and some of the best club sample work I've heard outside of rave dj's. If your idea of great music simply consists of how heavy it is, then you're better off somewhere else. If your benchmark of good industrial is Squarepusher or Aphex Twin (both of which I love, btw) and if your rock collection consists of Gorguts, Starkweather, or even to a lesser degree Trivium, this probably isn't the album for you.

However, if you can take some pop, some club beats, and a motherload of catchy rhythms, get this album. You will not regret it.
Who Needs Guitars Anyway?
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Who Needs Guitars Anyway?
  • 5 stars for the 3 tracks, 0 stars for the rest.
  • has its moments
  • Who Needs Guitars Anyway? ~ Alice Deejay
  • It's Ok
 Who Needs Guitars Anyway?
Alice Deejay
Manufacturer: Fontana Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004S7ZM
Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

  1. Back In My Life
  2. Better Off Alone
  3. Celebrate Our Love
  4. The Lonely One
  5. Who Needs Guitars Anyway?
  6. Will I Ever
  7. Elements Of Life
  8. Fairytales
  9. Waiting For Your Love
  10. No More Lies
  11. I Can See (See It In Your Eyes)
  12. Everything Begins With An E
  13. Got To Get Away
  14. Alice Deejay

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Alice Deejay finds its inspiration at the nexus where house music meets Eurovision songwriting. The creative force behind Alice Deejay, and the voice fronting it, is a Dutch club DJ identified only as Judy. She's enlisted two other singers (Gaby and Jane) and a host of European house-music producers from the more pop end of the spectrum--people whose credits include remixing Ricky Martin's World Cup theme song and the Vengaboys. The result is a mixture of melodies that are heavily Europop with maybe a dash of contemporary U.S. Britney-'n'-Backstreet Top 40 over a beat that started with Giorgio Moroder in the late '70s, took a trip through the British Hi-NRG style in the '80s, and hasn't yet quit. The handiest comparison to someone who has combined a similar set of elements in an obviously successful way is to Cher and her hit "Believe," but the proof that crafting melodies that catchy is not easy is also on display. --Bob Bannister

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Who Needs Guitars Anyway?.......2007-02-27

Two-fingered basslines, cosmic wooshes and thunderous Yamaha beats certainly don't make for quality music, but in the case of Alice Deejay's arrogantly-titled "Who Needs Guitars Anyway?", it makes for one heck of a party. Fuelled by the ubiquitous single "Better Off Alone"- arguably the most recognizeable mainstream electronica hit alongside Darude's "Sandstorm" and ATB's "9 PM (Til I Come)"- the album dives right into throbbing club stomps and trife lyrics. It's pure Velveeta, but the thing we Americans fail to realize about these bizarre Euro kids is their willingness to accept that cheese factor and just dance. Take it from that perspective, and you'll find a club record with surprisingly entertaining results.

3 out of 5 stars 5 stars for the 3 tracks, 0 stars for the rest........2007-02-07

There are only three tracks on this CD worth anything. Everything else is just OK. If you like "Better Off Alone" enough to spend the money, Definately buy this CD, otherwise; Download the tracks off of Itunes.

3 out of 5 stars has its moments.......2006-09-16

here's the deal, I'll be quick. I loved 'better off alone' and the only other track that struck me as being nearly as good was 'lonely one'.. all the rest are not what you are going to be expecting if you are going for what you've heard on the radio. Trust me its a well done album as far as production goes, but the beats and vocals get quite repetitious to put it mildly.

5 out of 5 stars Who Needs Guitars Anyway? ~ Alice Deejay.......2006-04-01

Who Needs Guitars Anyway?~ Alice Deejay is a steupendous trance album with amazing sounds, loops and beats. The lyrics are great and have that eurovision quality to it that is perfect for this kind of music. I especially like the fact that they have seemingly handpicked the keyboard sounds. I love songs like the lonely one, no more lies, back in my life and better of alone. I especially the brilliant keyboard sounds used for the track the lonely one and no more lies. The production value for the album is top notch. This is a must have album for dance parties and clubbing as Alice Deejay has created one of the best trance albums of all time.

3 out of 5 stars It's Ok.......2005-11-21

As a fan of euro, goa, and some synthpop. I was impressed by this release. It had 4 good songs.

Back In my life
The Lonely One
Waiting for your love
No More Lies

The rest was kind of dull or too cheesy for my taste, but dont let my tastes stop you if you're into this style for the beats or if you like cheesier stuff.
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

Manufacturer: RCA
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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.
Blue Guitars
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Incredible
  • Chris at his best
  • Money Well Spent
  • Why oh Why ?
  • work of art
 Blue Guitars
Chris Rea
Manufacturer: Pinnacle UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 3937406328
Release Date: 2005-11-14

Tracks:

  1. West Africa [Instrumental]
  2. Cry for Home
  3. King Who Sold His Own
  4. White Man Coming
  5. Where the Blues Come From
  6. Lord Tell Me It Won't Be Long
  7. Work Gang
  8. Praise the Lord
  9. Sweet Sunday
  10. Sing out the Devil
  11. Boss Man Cut My Chains

Tracks:

  1. Walkin' Country Blues
  2. Man Gone Missing
  3. Can't Stay Blues
  4. KKK Blues
  5. Too Much Drinkin
  6. Catwalk Woman
  7. If You've Got a Friend in Jesus
  8. Head out on the Highway
  9. Wild Pony
  10. Steam Train Blues
  11. Going Up to Memphis
  12. Somewhere Between Highway 61 & 49
  13. Ticket for Chicago
  14. Dance All Night Long

Tracks:

  1. Two Days Missing Down the Viper
  2. Who Cares If I Do
  3. What Made Me Love You
  4. You Got Dixie
  5. One Night with You
  6. Talking 'Bout New Orleans
  7. Fleur de La Vie
  8. Catfish Girl
  9. Only a Fool Plays by the Rules
  10. Baby Come Home
  11. Dance Avec Moi
  12. Ete Eternal

Tracks:

  1. Electric Guitar
  2. Electric Memphis Blue
  3. All Night Long
  4. Born Bad
  5. Let's Start Again
  6. What I'm Looking For
  7. Rules of Love
  8. What You Done to Me
  9. Hobo Love Blues
  10. Pass Me By
  11. Soul of My Father's Shadow
  12. My Blue World Says Hello

Tracks:

  1. Lone Rider
  2. Texas Blue
  3. No Wheels Blues
  4. Lone Star Boogie
  5. Blind Willie
  6. American Way
  7. Angellina
  8. Truck Stop
  9. Weekend Down Mexico
  10. Texas Line Boogie
  11. Too Big City
  12. Houston Angel

Tracks:

  1. I'm Moving Up
  2. Maxwell Street
  3. Bob Taylor
  4. She's a Whole Heap of Trouble
  5. Jazzy Blue
  6. Hip-Sway
  7. That's the Way It Goes
  8. To Get Your Love
  9. Chicago Morning
  10. Catwalk Woman
  11. Since You've Been Gone
  12. All Night Long
  13. Here She Come Now

Tracks:

  1. Last Call
  2. Maybe That's All I Need to Know
  3. Deep Water Blues
  4. If I Ever Get Over You
  5. I Love the Rain
  6. My Soul Crying out for You
  7. If That's What You Want
  8. There's No One Looking
  9. What Became of You
  10. My Deep Blue Ways

Tracks:

  1. Sweet Love
  2. Break Another Piece of My Heart
  3. Ball & Chain
  4. Gospel Trail
  5. Shy Boy
  6. Come Change My World
  7. Call on Me
  8. Just in Case You Never Knew
  9. Let Me In
  10. I'll Be There for You
  11. Pain of Loving You
  12. Are You Ready

Tracks:

  1. Celtic Blue
  2. 'Til the Morning Sun Shines on My Love and Me
  3. Lucky Day
  4. What She Really Is
  5. Wishing Well
  6. Irish Blues
  7. No More Sorrow
  8. While I Eemain
  9. Last Drink
  10. Till I Find My True Love's Name
  11. Big White Door

Tracks:

  1. Hey Gringo
  2. Immigration Blues
  3. Still Trying to Clear My Name
  4. Sun Is Hot
  5. Screw You and Your Deep Blue Sea
  6. Nothing Seems to Matter No More
  7. Sometimes
  8. Lampiou
  9. Keep on Dancing
  10. Lucifer's Anger
  11. How I Know It's You
  12. Forever
  13. You Got Soul
  14. Bajan Blue

Tracks:

  1. My Baby Told Me
  2. Got to Be Moving
  3. My Baby Told Me [Gospel]
  4. Heartbreaker
  5. Yes I Do [Instrumental]
  6. Wasted Love
  7. Cool, Cool Blue
  8. Clarkson Blues
  9. Who Killed Love
  10. Never Tie Me Down
  11. Mindless
  12. Ain't That Just the Prettiest Thing
  13. Nobody But You
  14. Waiting for Love
  15. Blue Morning in the Rain

Tracks:

  1. Dancing Down the Stony Road [DVD]

Album Description

Having created the cover of Stony Road and interpreted the cover of The Blue Juke Box the close relationship between Chris Rea's music and his painting was defined. This relationship was clearly leading in one direction, a ground-breaking idea to link the two driving forces in his life. The idea of Blue Guitars was born. Eleven albums from Chris Rea in one book pack, 130 brand new Chris Rea songs inspired by the blues ranging globally across all his own interpretations of this musical form, songs that Chris believes are some of his best to date. He now had a body of work that would in normal circumstances have taken a decade to create; songs that conjured up all his favourite musical influences that had set him off down the road nearly thirty years previously. Instead of releasing all the albums in one go, or over a period of six months or a year, he decided to create something that combines his paintings with his music. Not out of some egocentric notion that his paintings and music would be appreciated in the same way, but simply that they are now inextricably linked

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Incredible.......2007-03-06

As a blues lover, I accidentally discovered Chris Rea on a compilation blues album that included '90's Blues' that gained my attention. Having listened to some of his other output, my feeling was that he was an artist who had some feeling for the blues. On an internet crawl last year I discovered the `Blue Guitars' album and after reading the reviews had to buy a copy. This is an incredible undertaking: 128 songs on 11 Cds based on the history of the blues. Each CD features one historical and geographical environment. The album comes in a hard cover book (unfortunately the CDs tend to fall out), that includes an interview with Chris Rea, paintings by Chris, a description of each album's basis, lyrics and includes a history of blues instruments used. Also included is a DVD detailing the production of an earlier CD, `Dancing down the road'.

The first album, `Beginnings' blew me away. The album gives you a feel for the misery and despair suffered by people captured and transported. In addition it highlights the hope that the slaves envisioned via religion and the misunderstanding of their situation. The album is especially inspired as a result of the use of African instruments. This CD alone made the album worthwhile providing brilliant blues playing and incredible blues lyrics.

The second album, `Country Blues' does not general reach quite the same heights. However, it is still superb, particularly `KK Blues'.

Unfortunately the other 9 Cds do not reach the same level. Each CD has some high points and some sparkling moments, but never reach the same high point that the `Beginnings' album reaches. Many of the CDs provide a musical style, while probably accurate, does not appeal to my music tastes.

In general, each subsequent album gets slowly poorer. The biggest disappointment is the last album `60s & 70s'. I grew up in this era and discovered the blues. Unfortunately, this CD offers blues that I do not identify with.

5 out of 5 stars Chris at his best.......2007-02-22

It is a fantastic collection of Chris Rea interpretation of the different Blues.
I love Chris voice and his daring lyrics. With this collection Rea moved way up in the world of meaningful songs and music. BRAVO CHRIS

5 out of 5 stars Money Well Spent.......2007-01-04

I find this music to be very enjoyable. This is the most I have paid for any group of music. Chris Raye's music is blues but not is the strictest sense of the blues. Another CD by Chris Rea is Highway to Hell. This was my first experience listening to him. Also very enjoyable. I find that I listen to at least one of these CDs every day. Well worth the money.

4 out of 5 stars Why oh Why ?.......2006-12-24

As a Chris Rea Fan I was excited when I ordered the 11 CD "Blue Guitars". When I listened to some of the earlier Blues era struff I couldn't believe they had gone and added fake record scratches and pops. Why oh Why ? For me, instead of lending some authenticity to the to these cuts, this engineering bit sort of cheapened them.

5 out of 5 stars work of art.......2006-10-03

I listen the entire new album of Chris Rea. I never hear a Chris Rea album before. This is an excepcional, complex & mesmerize album. This is the best album of this new century & one of the best blues album of all time. Eleven albums in one year !!! This is incredible. You must listen to it to believe it. The latin blues by English man sounds superior to the latin blues make for sud americans & spanish people. All the albums are great & sounds very very diferent. My favorites are: 60's & 70's, Chicago Blues,Electric Memphis Blues, Latin Blues & Ballads Blues. I recomend very much.
For Thy Pleasure
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Excelent Performance
  • For Thy Pleasure: Yeap, It is Very Enjoyable
  • Amazing Guitars...And Then Some!
  • Pleasure For Your Musical Soul
  • Just amazing playing!
 For Thy Pleasure

Manufacturer: Delos Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000070S
Release Date: 1996-09-26

Tracks:

  1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6: I. Allegro
  2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6: II. Adagio ma non tanto
  3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6: III. Allegro
  4. The Well Tempered Clavier: Prelude
  5. No. 1 In C The Well Tempered Clavier: Fugue No. 1 In C
  6. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: III. Allegro
  7. The Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
  8. The Well Tempered Clavier: Fugue No. 3
  9. Abdelazer: Rondeau
  10. Monteverdiana: I. Toccata
  11. Monteverdiana: II. Balletto
  12. Monteverdiana: IV. Sonata
  13. Fantasia Upon One Note
  14. Little Fugue In G Minor
  15. Concerto for Four Violins: I. Largo e staccato
  16. Concerto for Four Violins: II. Allegro
  17. Concerto for Four Violins: III. Adagio
  18. Concerto for Four Violins: IV. Vivace
  19. Canon In D: The Pachelbel 'Loose' Cannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excelent Performance.......2007-01-10

What can I say about Bach played by LAGQ but The Perfect Combination. The only thing reprochable is that some tracks like the "Loose" Cannon by Pachelbel ends in fade out instead of a real ending. I wish this was a two CD set.

5 out of 5 stars For Thy Pleasure: Yeap, It is Very Enjoyable .......2006-10-25

For the first time, I listened to LAGQ from Vermont Public Radio while I came back home. After listening to "Little Fugue In G Minor", I could not get it out of my mind. I like the original version of Bach's organ music but the LAGQ version gave me a different feeling of music: True melancholy.
Buying the cd gave me a lot of joyful time. All the music in the cd were excellent. I believe there are a lot of musicians who are techically perfect but only a few of them can give me this kind of pleasure. All the music are beautiful and graceful. On top of that all of them are absolutely enjoyable.

Please try the last track, "Canon In D: The Pachelbel 'Loose' Cannon" when you are blue.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing Guitars...And Then Some!.......2006-10-17

As a guitarist(mostly metal, neo-classical, rock, and blues), I have always been seeking that one 'classical' album that is just guitars working out entire orchestrations; no violins, cellos, etc(nothing personal, mind you...). This is that album. From the subtle to the intense, these 4 players work effortlessly together, putting together some faithful and authentic renditions of some familiar(some not so familiar)classical pieces. I was amazed at first just by the blinding technique, but began to appreciate the much more hidden aspects of this CD on multiple listenings. It has inspired me to look into a whole new style of playing. This is a really good starter CD for someone like myself who is just looking for some nice classical guitar ensembles.

5 out of 5 stars Pleasure For Your Musical Soul .......2006-02-22

I listened to this CD three times straight to make sure I heard every outstanding note. The arrangements were superb, and the talent....
This CD is a must for anyone who loves guitar and arrangments that will have you humming in your sleep!!

5 out of 5 stars Just amazing playing!.......2005-05-17

This cd is great, the repertoire isn't played very much, and these four gentlemen play it so well! My personal favorite track on the disc is the "loose" cannon! Just a fun arrangement of one of the most popular classical songs of all time, and it's virtuosic in every way! Another great CD. Enjoy!
Open Fire, Two Guitars
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Very Much a Classic
  • Open Fire, Two Guitars
  • Revisiting Johnny
  • Ahhhh That Voice...Sighhh
  • A romantic music essential.
 Open Fire, Two Guitars
Johnny Mathis
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JBDS
Release Date: 1999-06-15

Tracks:

  1. Open Fire
  2. Bye Bye Blackbird
  3. In The Still Of The Night
  4. Embraceable You
  5. I'll Be Seeing You
  6. Tenderly
  7. When I Fall In Love
  8. I Concentrate On You
  9. Please Be Kind
  10. You'll Never Know
  11. I'm Just A Boy In Love
  12. My Funny Valentine

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very Much a Classic.......2007-06-29

One of the most romantic recordings of the twentieth century. If you are interested in learning what the big deal was about almost fifty years ago, I recommend that you pick this one up. Mathis' interpretation of "Embraceable You" alone is worth the price of this album.

"Open Fire, Two Guitars" showcases Mathis at the peak of his powers. Mathis's voice, a sensitive and often fragile instrument, is put to excellent use here; strong and clear and direct, he has rarely sounded this impeccable since, which is saying something, given his steller fifty plus year career.

4 out of 5 stars Open Fire, Two Guitars.......2007-01-20

My wife and I enjoyed "Open Fire, Two Guitars". Giving it 4 stars is short of excellent. He sounded great and I remember it from when I first listened to it with friends. We actually listened to it while we drank martinis over an open fire place during my U.S. Foreign Service years in the 1960s. I would highly recommend it to any Johnny Mathis fans. It's a great C.D. for people in love, regardless of their ages.

Bob Geluz

1 out of 5 stars Revisiting Johnny.......2007-01-11

This was my favority ablum of Johnny Mathis -- as a junior in high school. My appreciation of the album was totally overwhelmed by Amazon's policy re: shipping and handling: two-thirds the cost of the album I would never order from Amazon again! mary anne sennett

5 out of 5 stars Ahhhh That Voice...Sighhh.......2006-09-01

Sighhhh....If by the end of the first two songs, you haven't set that romantic mood your looking for, I just don't know what to tell ya. By the end of this gorgeous 45 minute Johnny Mathis Album "Open Fire, Two Guitars",you should be completely in love! The selections are perfect for the occasion, the music exquisite yet simple, and the voice...ahhh that voice. With, as the title tells you, only 2 acoustic guitars as accompaniment (performed beautifully by Tony Mottola and Al Caiola), with a little bass for rhythm, Johnny's silky tone is the instrument that is in total command of your listening pleasure.

Mathis takes some grand old standards and adds a wonderful feeling to each and every one. A feeling that may be described as dreamy, sweet, tender, and lovely. Included are "Open Fire","Bye,Bye Blackbird", "In The Still Of The Night","Embraceable You","I'll Be seeing You", "Tenderly", "When I fall In Love", "I Concentrate On You","Please Be Kind", "You'll Never Know", "I'm Just a Boy In Love", and "My Funny Valentine". 12 tracks all a good enough length to have a nice slow dance or linger in front of that open fire. They range from 2:30 to 4:30.

The CD is excellent. It is obvious that this album was produced with much love and attention. These old songs sound crisp and clear.

Fall in love once again to the sounds of Johnny Mathis....Laurie

5 out of 5 stars A romantic music essential........2006-03-17

This CD is a sure bet for setting the mood for a romantic candlelight dinner for two. Johnny was truly at his vocal and artistic peak when this timeless album was recorded and issued. While today universally recognized as one of the greatest romantic music albums ever recorded, it was not (strangely) one of his biggest sellers back in 1959-60. The best thing about this wonderful CD reissue is that Sony Legacy did a magnificent remastering job here. A classic to forever enjoy and cherish.

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