Here I Am, Lord

Track Listings

1. Here I Am, Lord

2. Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing (Sing A New Church)

3. How Firm A Foundation

4. Now Thank We All Our God

5. Holy Holy Holy

6. By The Babylonian Rivers/ Faith of Our Fathers

7. Beautiful Savior / I Know That My Redeemer Lives

8. Earth and All Stars

9. Sacred Land

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
A listening to the music from Anne Marie David is an experience with honesty, intimacy, and peace. In a live recording session for the original song "Love Lights the World," she and collaborator Sara Hunter brought together the renowned children's chorus PALS from Boston to help her deliver a poignant message through an emotional and stunning melody. Anne Marie's voice brings one home, which is what this native from Minnesota knows best. In her solo piano CD, "The First Morning," (recorded in 2000) she shares herself and her profound love for family through a series of improvisational vignettes which bring her soul to bear. In her music you'll hear compassion, an empathy and understanding that comes from just being still and listening. In her liner notes she refers to one of her pieces as "one of those moments when the piano started a conversation with me, and so we spoke."

A graduate of the Berklee College of Music where she studied piano performance and songwriting, her affinity to strong melodies comes in part from the musical traditions she learned in church. Drawing from hymns, old American folk tunes, and a Celtic flavor, she intertwines these influences into an original sound undeniably rooted in love. A collection of some well-loved hymns, her popular debut recording "Prayer of St. Francis" uniquely expressed a common gratitude for these melodies, her homage to prayer and music.

Through her music label which she co-founded, Arrhae Press Music, Anne Marie has emerged as an artist dedicated to creating and sharing her music. As an educator, she has taught music and music ministry to children and adults. In addition to her adjunct faculty position at Boston College in music liturgy, she also leads workshops on the discovery and sharing of songs from various traditions. On her journey, ever discovering, she continues to write and sing songs of peace, love, and home.

Product Description
Continuing the beauty of her previous solo piano projects, Anne Marie is happy to release her fourth recording "Here I Am, Lord." In addition to the popular title track, more melodies of faith such as "Sing A New Church" and "Beautiful Savior" are performed with the recognizable grace and beauty Anne Marie brings to the piano. Also available are the complete piano scores (published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers) as a perfect companion to the CD.

Here I Am, Lord,Anne Marie David

Here I Am, Lord

Average customer rating: The Best Of Gilbert And Sullivan Pure delight Delicious G&S samplings abound here. Fine Intro to G&S

Gilbert & Sullivan - Highlights from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Yeomen of the Guard, Trial of Jury Nicholas Folwell , Arthur Sullivan , Marie McLaughlin , Rebecca Evans , Anthony Rolfe Johnson , John Mark Ainsley , Alwyn Mellor , Anne Howells , Barry Banks , Eric Garrett , Felicity Palmer , Gareth Rhys Davies , Janice Watson , Julie Gossage , Neill Archer , Pamela Helen Stephen , Peter Savidge , Richard Stuart , Richard Suart , Richard Van Allan , Sir Thomas Allen [baritone] , Sir Charles Mackerras , and Welsh National Opera Manufacturer: Telarc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Allen, Thomas | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Average customer rating: 400GB USB2.0 Kanguruquicksilve Manufacturer: Kanguru Solutions Product Group: CE Binding: Electronics ASIN: B0007NKVNG Related Categories: External Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | FireWire | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 Notebook | Internal Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics External Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics | FireWire | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 Notebook | Internal Hard Drives | Hard Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics Product Description These high speed USB 2.0 Hard Drives are a great way to add storage to your PC, Notebook or Mac. 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Electronics: IBM ThinkCentre M50 8187 - P4 3 GHz ( 8187KAU ) Palm Treo 650 PDA Phone (Cingular) IBM RELATIONAL TECH ONLY ( 8183WT5 ) ACER TM2203LCI-XPH/ INTEL ( LX.T5905.282 ) Lexar JDCL1GB-231 JumpDrive 1 GB Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 745 1.8 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B9 ) Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 755 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B11 ) Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 755 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B12 ) BenQ FP71G+ 17IN LCD .264MM-12X10 ALOG 8MS RT SLV ( FP71G+ SIL ) KDS K-7B 17" LCD Monitor Electronics Electronics chanty "We Sail The Ocean Blue" opens the opera with appropriate atmosphere and it seems to fit perfectly with the other scene in which the Captain greets his crew and they sing his praises "My Gallant Crew..I am the Captain Of The Pinafore". A beautiful melody that seems to come out of a romantic Offenbach tune is "I"m Called Little Buttercup". The finale, not featured here, is also very engaging "For He Is An Englishman" which can almost resemble a British national anthem. The Yeomen Of The Guard was Gilbert and Sullivan's "serious opera" eventhough it remains very Savoyard. The plot deals with Tudor England and takes place at the London Tower. "I have a song to sing" makes use of what can be taken for an English ballad of the Renaissance. Trial By Jury, about the eccentric and hilarious activity of a court trial, has a sextet that although different in composition, has the sextet "Che Mi Frena" from Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor in mind. All in all, an excellent recording sure to delight young and old. Pure delight.......2003-08-02 --Gilbert & Sullivan-- William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were a match made in heaven, yet on earth their pairing seems even with hindsight a most unlikely coupling. Both were destined for other things, Gilbert in fact for decidedly non-musical careers. Introduced by a mutual friend, Fred Clay, the fledgling lyricist Gilbert met the military-band-leader's son Sullivan and together continued to conspire to inspire the delights of audiences from high Victorian times down to the present, as their work in musical theatre comedy continues to provide merriment throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. --The Music-- This collection includes highlights from five of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operettas: The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, The Yeoman of the Guard, and Trial by Jury. The arrangements and orchestrations are delightfully energetic and clear; the characterisation and vocal qualities of the leads are perfect for their roles. The haughty if misplaced Lord of the Admiralty has the perfect combination of insecurity and pompous officiousness. The Plaintiff and the Defendant in the Trial are perfectly cast. This is a collection of highlights - at least three but no more than seven songs each, but this gives a good flavour of the music. The recordings on this collection come from complete performances by Mackerras and the WNO. --Sir Charles Mackerras-- Mackerras is one of the geniuses of the twentieth century musical scene. Having a conducting career that includes the Hamburg Opera, the English National Opera (formerly Sadlers Wells Opera), and the Welsh National Opera (the performers for this piece), he has also conducted major orchestras on the continent of Europe and in the United States. The holder of many major awards and honourary doctorates, he has devoted much time and energy to the preservation and performance of eighteenth and nineteenth century music, as well the restoration of historical musical venues, such as the Estates Theatre in Prague, scene of the original production of Don Giovanni (Mackerras conducted the opera there to commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Mozart). --Welsh National Opera Orchestra and Chorus-- The seeds of the WNO were planted in Cardiff during World War II by music lovers; the first performances occurred a year after the war's end, with Cavalleria rusticana and Pagliacci on the bill, with Faust the next night. Popular appeal was so great that the WNO was established, later adding choruses in both Cardiff and Swansea. The professional chorus was established in 1973, with a strength that matches the orchestra. They continue an ambitious performance schedule for recording and live events; Mackerras remains the Conductor Emeritus, as the WNO continues under the direction of Carlo Rizzi. The list of awards the WNO has won over the years is staggering - they are a world class institution by any measure. --Other performers-- Notable singers such as Richard Stuart, Rebecca Evans, Felicity Palmer, John Mark Ainsley and Anne Howells lead the chorus with stunning vocals and clever characterisations of the parts they play. Many (such as Stuart and Evans) play the leading roles across several of the pieces of the disc. --Liner Notes-- The liner notes give a good introduction and biographical information about Gilbert and Sullivan, as well as synopses of the five pieces presented here. It does not, unfortunately, include any information about Mackerras, the WNO Orchestra and Chorus, or the other special performers. It also does not include the lyrics to the songs. Were the quality of the CD not so great, this might cost it a star in rating. --Overall Impressions-- I play this CD in my car, in my home and in my office frequently. It is a great sing-along work and a great comedic relief from the stresses of the day. The music is bubbly and clear; the recording quality is excellent and crisp. I recommend this to any Gilbert & Sullivan lover, any fan of musical comedy, opera and operettas, and anyone who delights in good music. Delicious G&S samplings abound here........2003-05-06 The first thing I should be saying is "What an infectuous G&S CD." Indeed this is, with this fine sampling of the peppy and bright Mackerras series. I know I have praised its "Mercedes-Benz quality" elsewhere on these pages, but that doesn't stop me from saying that everyone is in fine voice. This generously filled CD may only focus on five operas, but at least you can savour a reasonable choice sampling of delights from each one. Of particular interest is Richard Suart's patter-baritone parts and the soaring lyric soprano of Rebecca Evans. The selection on this disc is filled with a mixture of familiar favourites and lesser-known gems such as the female choruses in Mikado and Pirates. Mackerras is a true G&S conductor, but one who always springs rhythms crisply, and adopts peppy tempo for the fast bits. The one drawback is that this selection is far too infectuous that you'll want to shell out money to buy the full 5-CD Mackerras cycle - an incredible bargain with most of the operas fitted onto one disc each. But still, this is at least a decent G&S sampling for beginners, capped with Steven Ledbetter's copious liner notes. It will leave you wanting to say "dammit I'm going to play it again." Fine Intro to G&S.......2000-12-30 This is the perfect CD for those who may not be familiar with G&S, or for the initiated who want a smattering but don't have the mother of all CD changers. The difficulty with any G&S Greatest Hits CD is determining which pieces to leave off; while one could easily point to any number equally good bits, it would be difficult to argue about the quality of the choices included. The only problem, such as it is, is that after listening to it I am usually induced to go back and listen to the whole opera anyway. The Mackerras recordings are uniformly excellent. I have read elsewhere the criticism that they are too 'operatic' for light opera. If by this it is meant that the singers are too good, then I leave it to the discretion of the listener when the singing becomes too good to be enjoyable. Average customer rating: Well worth the price Not Exactly "The Ultimate" Collection... Where's the chicks?!?! Not quite the ultimate.... Great Music - Questionable Selection The Ultimate Gilbert & Sullivan Collection Arthur Sullivan , Isidore Godfrey , Royston Nash , New Symphony Orchestra of London , Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , Colin Wright , Donald Adams , George Cook , Gillian Knight , Jean Hindmarsh , Jeffrey Skitch , John Ayldon , John Reed , Joyce Wright , Kenneth Sandford , Lyndsie Holland , Owen Brannigan , Pauline Wales , Peggy Ann Jones , Thomas Round , Valerie Masterson , and D'Oyly Carte Opera Company Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Brannigan, Owen | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan Gilbert & Sullivan - Highlights from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Yeomen of the Guard, Trial of Jury Topsy-Turvy - The Music of Gilbert & Sullivan: From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Topsy-Turvy The Complete Annotated Gilbert & Sullivan ASIN: B000007OU0 Release Date: 1998-06-09 Tracks: H.M.S. Pinafore: We Shall Sail The Ocean Blue H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm Called Little Buttercup H.M.S. Pinafore: My Galant Crew, Good Morning H.M.S. Pinafore: I'm The Monarch Of The Sea H.M.S. Pinafore: When I Was A Lad H.M.S. Pinafore: Nevermind The Why And Wherefore Average customer rating: LG 4400 Lithium Extended Battery 1400Mah [Wireless Phone Accessory] Manufacturer: Celldome Product Group: Wireless Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory ASIN: B0007NIU2A Related Categories: Batteries | Type | Accessories | Categories | Cell Phones & Service | Standard Batteries | Extended Batteries | Battery Doors Batteries | Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | by Type | by Use Electronics: 400GB USB2.0 Kanguruquicksilve IBM ThinkCentre M50 8187 - P4 3 GHz ( 8187KAU ) Palm Treo 650 PDA Phone (Cingular) IBM RELATIONAL TECH ONLY ( 8183WT5 ) ACER TM2203LCI-XPH/ INTEL ( LX.T5905.282 ) Lexar JDCL1GB-231 JumpDrive 1 GB Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 745 1.8 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B9 ) Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 755 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B11 ) Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 755 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B12 ) BenQ FP71G+ 17IN LCD .264MM-12X10 ALOG 8MS RT SLV ( FP71G+ SIL ) Electronics Electronics he chicks?!?!.......2003-05-15 It wouldn't be G&S if not for the ladies - so where are they? How could they leave out Mabel's aria - or Josephine's!? The only female aria included on this disc comes from Mikado, which is the least exciting (if G&S could be un-exciting) of the three! Everything else on the recording is great, but I am still quite disappointed. Not quite the ultimate...........2002-03-25 This is a great collection, but unfortunately it doesn't have songs from all the works of G&S. Most notably, there is nothing from the "Yeoman of the Guard". I still reccommed it however as John Reed is wonderful!! Great Music - Questionable Selection.......2002-02-05 It's an ongoing challenge to find a recording of Gilbert and Sullivan that combines premium musicality and great theatrical performance. This recording is a true gem on both fronts. My only complaint is that for a "Best of" collection, this compilation is Mikado-heavy and scarcely touches on highlights from other masterpieces, particularly The Pirates of Penzance. This would be my favorite G&S CD of all time, of only it included tracks like "When the Foeman Bares his Steel," "Poor Wand'ring One," and "Dry the Glist'ning Tear," but then again, I guess there's no real consensus as to which are Gilbert and Sullivan's best works, and there are too many to fit on one CD. Average customer rating: LOVE IN ANY LANGUAGE A serene peaceful album of children's songs and lullabies Love Is Spoken Here Manufacturer: Mormon Tabernacle ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Mormon Tabernacle Choir | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Peace Like a River Consider the Lilies Sing, Choirs of Angels! Showtime! Music of Broadway and Hollywood Songs from America's Heartland ASIN: B000AE8G5M Release Date: 2005-09-13 Tracks: Love is Spoken Here For the Beauty of the Earth I Feel My Savior's Love Our Savior's Love All through the Night Homeward Bound Home Is a Special Kind of Feeling I Am a Child of God A Child's Prayer Suo-gan Oh, What Songs of the Heart I Often Go Walking Simple Gifts I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus My Heavenly Father Loves Me Turn Around Where Love Is Love at Home May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You Product Description Songs of heart and home set the tone for the newest album by the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The album features beloved Primary songs such as "I Feel My Savior's Love," "I Am a Child of God," "Where Love Is," and "My Heavenly Father Loves Me." Favorite hymns such as "Love at Home," "Our Savior's Love," and "O What Songs of the Heart" are also included, along with familiar classics such as "May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You" and "Turn Around (Where Are You Going, My Little One?)" With many new arrangements by associate director Mack Wilberg, Love Is Spoken Here is destined to become another bestseller. Customer Reviews: LOVE IN ANY LANGUAGE.......2006-12-26 I bought this CD for the song "Love Is Spoken Here" which was sung at my father's funeral, to celebrate his life and love of music, especially Church music. Our soloist was a friend whose voice warmed our breaking hearts. But when I saw that I could also get the Mormon Tabernacle Choir version along with many other beautiful American songs, I ordered this. I highly recommend MTC if you are seeking choir music to lift your spirit. A serene peaceful album of children's songs and lullabies.......2005-09-13 "Love is Spoken Here" is the newest released by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Featuring children's primary songs, well-known lullabies, and popular favorites, this is a unique entry in the Choir's repetoire, and the albums breathes serenity and peace. The track listing is as follows: 1 Love is Spoken Here Music: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938- Text: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938- Arrangement: Sam Cardon 3:25 2 For the Beauty of the Earth Music: Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872 Text: Folliott S. Pierpoint, 1835-1917 Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 3:03 3 I Feel My Savior's Love Music: K. Newell Dayley, 1939- Text: Ralph Rodgers Jr, K. Newell Dayley, Laurie Huffman Arrangement: Sam Cardon 3:30 4 Our Savior's Love Music: Crawford Gates, 1921- Text: Edward L. Hart, 1916- Pacific Publications 4:37 5 All through the Night Music: Welsh Folk Song Text: Welsh Traditional Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 4:57 6 Homeward Bound Music: Marta Keen Thompson Text: Marta Keen Thompson Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 5:46 7 Home Is a Special Kind of Feeling Music: John Rutter Text: David Grant Arrangement: From "The Wind in the Willows" Hinshaw Music (ASCAP) 3:11 8 I Am a Child of God Music: Mildred Tanner Pettit, 1895-1977 Text: Naomi Ward Randall, 1908- Arrangement: Nathan Hofheins 3:36 9 A Child's Prayer Music: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938- Text: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938- Arrangement: Barlow Bradford 3:46 10 Suo-Gân Music: Welsh lullaby Text: David Warner Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 5:07 11 Oh, What Songs of the Heart Music: William Clayson, 1840-1887 Text: Joseph L. Townsend, 1849-1942 Arrangement: Mack Wilberg Jackman Music Corporation 4:45 12 I Often Go Walking Music: Jeanne P. Lawler, 1924- Text: Phyllis Luch, 1937- Arrangement: Nathan Hofheins 2:58 13 Simple Gifts Music: Shaker song Text: Traditional Shaker, additional text: David Warne Arrangement: Mack Wilberg Oxford University Press (ASCAP) 3:04 14 I'm Trying to be Like Jesus Music: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938- Text: Janice Kapp Perry, 1938- Arrangement: Barlow Bradford Nature Sings Publishing 4:38 15 My Heavenly Father Loves Me Music: Clara W. McMaster, 1904- Text: Clara W. McMaster, 1904- Arrangement: Nathan Hofheins 2:48 16 Turn Around Music: Harry Belafonte, Malvina Reynolds, Alan Greene Text: Harry Belafonte, Malvina Reynolds, Alan Greene Arrangement: Michael Davis 3:24 17 Where Love Is Music: Joanne Bushman Doxey and Marjorie Castleton Kjar Text: Joanne Bushman Doxey and Norma B. Smith Arrangement: Sam Cardon 4:23 18 Love at Home Music: John Hugh McNaughton, 1829-1891 Text: John Hugh McNaughton, 1829-1891 Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 3:36 19 May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You Music: Meredith Willson, 1902-1984 Text: Meredith Willson, 1902-1984 Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 5:59 This album follows on the heels of the #1 charting album "Choose Something Like A Star" and shows the choir hewing closely to their signature sound and style, while adding a new dimension to their repetoire. This album is perfect for families and is especially suited for young children. Average customer rating: Nice Collection PERFECT! Great singing and excellent value for money More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres' Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , and Nigel North Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Average customer rating: 3.0 Kyocera battery TXBAT10099 TXBAT10099 / Kyocera Candid KX16 / KX160 / KX13 OEM Battery Manufacturer: Kyocera Product Group: Wireless Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory ASIN: B0007NGBPI Related Categories: Cases | Cases & Belt Clips | Type | Accessories | Categories | Cell Phones & Service Product Description This is a standard capacity OEM original Li-Ion cell phone battery made by Kyocera for Kyocera Candid, KX16, KX160, & KX13 cell phones. Model # TXBAT10099. Customer Reviews: Kyocera battery TXBAT10099.......2007-05-21 I purchased this as a replacement for my Kyocera cell phone. The original battery that came with the phone did not last as long as I had hoped (less than 1 year). It quit holding a charge. I am hoping that this one lasts longer. I will make sure not to take the phone into humid conditions. This item was very well-priced, and I received it quickly and well-packaged from the seller. Electronics: LG 4400 Lithium Extended Battery 1400Mah [Wireless Phone Accessory] 400GB USB2.0 Kanguruquicksilve IBM ThinkCentre M50 8187 - P4 3 GHz ( 8187KAU ) Palm Treo 650 PDA Phone (Cingular) IBM RELATIONAL TECH ONLY ( 8183WT5 ) ACER TM2203LCI-XPH/ INTEL ( LX.T5905.282 ) Lexar JDCL1GB-231 JumpDrive 1 GB Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 745 1.8 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B9 ) Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 755 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B11 ) Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 755 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B12 ) Electronics Electronics Nice Collection.......2007-03-05 I have many collections of Purcell's Music. This collection stands up to them at half the price. Solid buy. PERFECT!.......2006-10-26 There is only a word with which I can describe this set of discs: perfect! The only flaw there is, is not related to the singing or playing: no text enclosed. Great singing and excellent value for money.......2004-09-19 This is probably one of the best anthologies of Purcell songs around, and not just because it's two-for-one pricing means it contains twice as much music (CD1:74'24" & CD2: 77'41")! Nancy Argenta has an irrepressible sense of style and crystal clear diction. But unlike Emma Kirby, whose vocal purity can become tiresome, these renditions radiate warmth. She is also, I have found, more consistently involving than any one of the singers in Hyperion's three disc survey of Complete Secular Songs (recently reissued as a single set). One marvels at how she judiciously balances restraint and emotional forthrightness. The accompaniments (archlute, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and organ) are well judged and blend with the voice, all helped by an excellently defined recording acoustic. This is an absolute winner at any price! More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'.......2001-08-02 Two CDs, totaling more than 150 minutes of sparsely-arranged (never more than 3-5 instruments at a time), sweetly-sung, 350 year old 'ayres' (a typically English form of secular music). Nancy Argenta's soprano voice is lovely, silvery indeed as her name implies. The instruments are a discreet but friendly accompaniment to her solo voice. Perhaps the instruments are a little too discreet -- there are times when I wish they were a touch more prominent. But that is a very, very minor complaint. A beautiful collection, and quite well worth the money. Average customer rating: a voice teacher and early music fan Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord God is an Englishman English Hymn 1 Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Jerusalem the Golden English Hymn 3 Lead, Kindly Light: Hymns of Faith and Assurance All Things Bright and Beautiful A Vaughan Williams Hymnal ASIN: B000038I68 Release Date: 1999-12-14 Tracks: Christ Triumpant, Ever Reigning (Guiting Power) How Shall I Sing That Majesty [Coe Fen] Like a Mighty River Flowing (Old Yeavering) Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer (Cypress Court) I Vow to Thee, My Country (Thaxted) We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died (Bow Brickhill) I, Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I Am, Lord) All My Hope on God If Founded (Michael) Give Me the Wings of Faith (San Rocco) Lord Jesus Christ (Living Lord) For All the Saints (Sine Nomine) My Song Is Love Unknown (Love Unknown) Praise the Lord of Heaven (Vicars' Close) Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (Abbot's Leigh) Come Down, O Love Divine (Down Ampney) Hark What a Sound, and Too Divine for Hearing (Highwood) King of Glory, King of Peace (Redland) Holy Spirti, Ever Dwelling [Salisbury] For the Fruit of His Creation [East Acklam] Lead, Kindly Light (Alberta) Lord, for the Years Your Love Has Kept and Guided (Lord of the Years) Thy Hand, O God, Has Guided (Thorbury) Customer Reviews: a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-05 This is a really good representation of 20th century hymn tunes sung by a typical British Choir made up of boy sopranos, male altos and the usual number of tenors and basses. The choir sings very well using good diction and appropriate interpretation. The arrangements are varied, different groups of voices singing parts of a hymn usually alternating and eventually the full choir joins in; nothing unusual in the arrangements themselves. There is a nice variety of hymns, some more interesting than others. I will comment on a few of them as follows: The opening hymn:'Christ, triumphant, ever reigning' is a good opener in that it is quick and begins with the boy sopranos and immediately gets your attention. John Barnard's majestic 'Guiting Power' tune sweeps the words up in a wide-ranging,flowing melody that creates from them a fine hymn. 'I, the Lord of sea and sky(Here I am, Lord) is a truly striking hymn! The words of this song begin with a proclamation in the verses; this is answered in the refrain by the singer's commitment to service. This is reflected in the tune. The melody for the verses has a vigorous movement to proclaim the work of God in creation, His continuing love for that creation,and His call for service. Both the words and music are by the American Jesuit musician Daniel L. Schutte, who has served both on college campuses and in parish ministry. 'All My Hope On God Is Founded' the tune of which is written by Herbert Howells and is called 'Michael'in memory of his son who died in childhood. It is a lovely melody and the words suit it very well. The composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was the music editor of the 'English Hymnal'. The most widely used of his own tunes was the 'Monk's Gate' which he created from a folk tune. It is subtly contrived, as the rhythm of the alleluias shows. 'Sine nomine' simply means without a name.The resulting hymn is 'For All the Saints'. The Wells Cathedral Choir under the direction of Malcolm Archer accompanied by Rupert Gough on the organ have produced an excellent disc. Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord.......2001-01-08 I bought this collection because I saw the song, Here I Am, Lord written by Daniel Schutte. I grew up singing this song and many other pieces from the St. Louis Jesuits and this continues to be one that has deep meaning for me. In addition, the other pieces in this collection are very enjoyable to listen to, not only for worship but for time of reflection. Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord.......2001-01-08 I bought this collection because I saw the song, Here I Am, Lord written by Daniel Schutte. I grew up singing this song and many other pieces from the St. Louis Jesuits and this continues to be one that has deep meaning for me. In addition, the other pieces in this collection are very enjoyable to listen to, not only for worship but for time of reflection. God is an Englishman.......2000-06-05 After the Anglican Communion, particularly the American branch, has completed its transformation from a church to a political-social club, at least it will be remembered for two things: the beautiful and influential language of its Book of Common Prayer (1662) and its wonderful music. The English Hymn, volume 1, is a promising start to another English music series by Hyperion. This series complements Hyperion's English Anthems series, its Psalms at St. Paul's (many volumes of Anglican chant), and its two-CD collection of "Mags and Nuncs" (My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord and My Spirit Hath Rejoiced). Volume 1, "Christ Triumphant," features Average customer rating: 5.0 No better holster for the MPX220 Similar Items: Motorola Stereo Headset for A630, MPx220 and V710 Handsets Motorola MPX220 Swivel Holster Manufacturer: Webtreo Product Group: Wireless Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory ASIN: B0007NECRC Related Categories: Belt Clips & Holsters | Cases & Belt Clips | Type | Accessories | Categories | Cell Phones & Service Customer Reviews: No better holster for the MPX220.......2007-05-12 This is the BEST holster for this phone, it holds the unit GREAT, no way it'll fall out. Nothing else to say, this product is great. 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I have played it for just about anyone who will sit still long enough to listen, and I count it among my favorite recordings of all time! I have other classical gospel recordings by some of Ms. Quivar's colleagues, and while I also enjoy them, they simply are not in the same league as this recording! Florence Quivar is, quite simply, perfect in this recording. She has the perfect mix of classical and traditional gospel technique, and performs every song on this album with an astonishing range of colors, ability and with so much feeling that I am moved every time I listen. I am a classical singer myself, and this album is a true inspiration to me. It is a document of what singing really can be about, a magical fusion of sound, word, emotion and soul! I can recommend this for both the classical and the gospel enthusiast, but know many people, who really are neither, who just recognize and respond to the powerful, emotional, fantastic singing in this album! Average customer rating: Good bargain. 56 Favorites Manufacturer: Prism Leisure ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Sullivan | Sullivan, Arthur | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gilbert & Sullivan - Highlights from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Yeomen of the Guard, Trial of Jury The Pirate Queen (2007 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000068ZTB Release Date: 2005-10-25 Tracks: Hark the Hour of Ten Is Sounding [From Trial by Jury] Judge's Song [From Trial by Jury] We Sail the Ocean Blue..... Buttercup's Song [From H. M. S. Pinafore] My Gallant Crew... 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[From the Yeomen of the Guard] Where I Thy Bride [From the Yeomen of the Guard] Hereupon We're Both Agreed [From the Yeomen of the Guard] Strange Adventure [From the Yeomen of the Guard] Man Who Would Woo a Fair Maid [From the Yeomen of the Guard] When a Wooer Goes a Wooing [From the Yeomen of the Guard] For the Merriest Fellows Are We [From the Gondoliers] We're Called Gondolieri [From the Gondoliers] From the Sunny Spanish Shore [From the Gondoliers] In Enterprise of Martial Kind [From the Gondoliers] I Stole the Prince [From the Gondoliers] When a Merry Maiden Marries [From the Gondoliers] Regular, Royal Queen [From the Gondoliers] Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes [From the Gondoliers] There Lived a King [From the Gondoliers] In a Contemplative Fashion [From the Gondoliers] Small Titles and Orders [From the Gondoliers] I Am a Courtier Grave and Serious [From the Gondoliers] Finale: Once More Gondolieri [From the Gondoliers] Customer Reviews: Good bargain........2004-08-25 The performances are good--this is the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, after all--and you get 2 full CDs, with 2 selections from "Trial by Jury", 5 from "HMS Pinafore", 9 from "The Pirates of Penzance", 9 from "Iolanthe", 12 from "The Mikado", 6 from "The Yeomen of the Guard", and 13 from "The Gondoliers". The booklet is a bit skimpy, and only lists recording dates for the first CD (1929-1949). But the sound is good, and the music is great, and at this price it's a great "greatest hits" collection. Average customer rating: Psalms & Prophets Alicia Solomon Manufacturer: Eroica Classical ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006CBEL Release Date: 2002-07-07 Tracks: Psalm 23 Godspell: On the Willows Come to the Water Wait on the Lord Vesperae solennes de confessore, K 339: Laudate Dominum Elijah, Op. 70: O rest in the Lord Messiah, HWV 56: How beautiful are the feet of them Messiah, HWV 56: He shall feed His flock...Come unto Him Here I am, Lord What Return Can I Make to the Lord On eagles' wings I lift mine eyes Album Description Alicia Solomon's wide experience includes opera, ("Queen of the Night"), oratorio, ("Messiah"), and musical theater, (Gilbert & Sullivan to Weber & Rice), as well as extensive sacred work, spanning three continents and over thirty years. Recently, she has performed with the Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe Symphony, Santa Fe Concert Association, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, who welcome her back this Christmas season. She is currently soloist with the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Santa Fe. Her first CD, "Psalms & Prophets", was just released in October, and is an eclectic mix of original, contemporary, and classical favorites. Alicia is a Brownie troop leader in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she lives with her husband, Jeff Click, and their daughters Sophie, 7, and Rosie, 2. Average customer rating: A Rose By Any Other Name... "Thus I salute the stronghold, safe from dread and dismay! Free at last! I Love This Recording The Goodall Ring - 1975 - Restored and Remastered Wagner: The Rhinegold English National Opera Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music < Average customer rating: Li-ion 14.40V 4000mAh Equivalent to IBM ThinkPad R32, R40 Series Laptop Battery Manufacturer: Powersmart Product Group: CE Binding: ASIN: B0007NA618 Related Categories: Watches | Categories | Jewelry & Watches | Women's Watches | Men's Watches | Children's Watches | Accessories Specialty Stores | Jewelry & Watches | Custom Stores | Diamond Sale | Diamond Stud Earrings | Fifty Watches Under $50 | Fine Jewelry | Free Holiday Shipping Promotion | Heart-Shaped Jewelry | Jewelry & Watches Spring Markdown | Jewelry Available for International Shipping | Jewelry Outlet | Jewelry Specials | Journey Diamond Jewelry | Last Chance Savings | New Arrivals | Ring Settings | Watch Savings | Watch Specials | Wedding Party Gifts | Three, Five & Seven Stone Jewelry | Luxury Watches | Watches Available for International Shipping Watch Band Material | Refinements | Jewelry & Watches | Leather | Stainless Steel | Two-Tone Stainless Steel | Gold-Tone Stainless Steel | Steel & 18k Gold | Titanium | Rubber | Polyurethane | Cloth | Plastic | Ceramic All Electronic Watches | Electronic Watches | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics Product Description Compatible Part Numbers: 02K6928, 02K7052, 02K7053, 02K7054, 02K7055, 02K7056, 02K7057, 02K7058, 02K7059, 02K7060, 02K7061 Replacement for IBM ThinkPad R32, R40 Series Laptop Battery Electronics: Motorola MPX220 Swivel Holster TXBAT10099 / Kyocera Candid KX16 / KX160 / KX13 OEM Battery LG 4400 Lithium Extended Battery 1400Mah [Wireless Phone Accessory] 400GB USB2.0 Kanguruquicksilve IBM ThinkCentre M50 8187 - P4 3 GHz ( 8187KAU ) Palm Treo 650 PDA Phone (Cingular) IBM RELATIONAL TECH ONLY ( 8183WT5 ) ACER TM2203LCI-XPH/ INTEL ( LX.T5905.282 ) Lexar JDCL1GB-231 JumpDrive 1 GB Sony VAIO A240 - Pentium M 745 1.8 GHz - 15.4" TFT ( VGN-A240B9 ) Electronics Electronics />Janowski's Ring: 14 hours, 0 minutes Levine's Ring: 15 hours, 20 minutes Haitink's Ring: 14 hours, 10 minutes Sawallisch's Ring: 14 hours, 0 minutes CONDUCTING: Solti: Solti's conducting is driven with sheer muscle, but sometimes he makes the Ring overemotional. His Walkure & Gotterdammerung Preludes are clear examples: they're annoyingly bombastic. Nonetheless he almost seldom loses control with anything. His clear focus on the drama is astonishing. Bohm: I must say his live Bayreuth recording brings out some of the best. He puts more faith in the orchestral score, but he also gives it more intensity. His tempi are some of the quickest, but they still don't seem rushed at all (except maybe "Wohin schleich'st du eilig und schlau"). I especially like his "Forging Scene" & "Hagen Summons the Vassals"; both are the most energetic on disc. Karajan: Karajan's chamber approach is very interesting. Instead of going for the drama or the energy, the conductor goes for the beauty. Almost everything in his Ring sounds very ethereal because of his excessive use of lyricism. His orchestral preludes (except Walkure Act 1) sound more beautiful than others, and much of the soft parts (such as Siegfried Act Three Scene Three) are controlled nicely. His "Funeral March" and "Immolation" are recommendable. Siegfried Act Three Scene Two could have improved with more tension. Goodall: Oh, boy. While I do praise Goodall with his amazing attention to detail, his ridiculously sluggish tempi will tick some Wagnerites off: nothing is faster than andante. But I did enjoy listening to the slow beauty of his "Wotan's Farewell/Magic Fire Music". This was recorded live and sung in English. Boulez: Here it is, folks - the controversial Centennial Ring. To fit the Ring Cycle in the industrial age, Boulez gives it a very Schoenbergian, Bartokian atmosphere. Much of his tempi are very quick, very Bohm-like, though they're still not as fast as Bohm. Keep in mind, though, this live Ring works only if you hear AND see it (the DVD's work best). Janowski: This is a very classical Ring. Instead of bombast, spacious, or lyrical passion, maestro Janowski gives us the straightforward approach. He goes straight for Wagner's original intentions (precise tempi, dynamics, flow of leitmotivs, etc.), which makes this another exquisite Ring. "Hagen Summons the Vassals" is probably the fastest I've ever heard (along with Sawallisch's). Rheingold Scene Four can be best described as "sensational". Levine: While he does stay true to the score like Bohm, this conductor makes for a somewhat dull Ring. His handling of the orchestra is nice, but the moderately slow tempi he chooses is flawed. It should be more animated. His beautiful "Funeral March" and "Erda's Warning" are two of the few flawless features. Haitink: This might be seen as a disappointment. If you want great conducting, then this is for you. If you want a persuasive array of singers, look somewhere else. Haitink's conducting saves this work from being a total flop. There is nothing quite like his Rheingold & Gotterdammerung ("Siegfried's Rhine Journey" is a bit forced, but magnificent nonetheless). Sawallisch: I guess you can say that Sawallisch is half-Karajan, half-Janowski. While he does stay true to the orchestral score like Janowski, he also puts in a little Karajan-like lyricism. At some points he loses track with orchestra and singers (as does every live recording) but Bohm has more control. This was also recorded live. ORCHESTRA: Solti's Vienna Philharmonic: The woodwinds are the most beautiful in Solti's Ring (the "Forest Murmurs" is clear evidence of that). French horns and Wagner tubas make this a recommended listening. The strings in "Heda Heda Hedo" could've added a bit more work, but they are strikingly spectacular everywhere else. The orchestra gives it their all in Siegfried Act Two & Three, but they are at their weakest in Walkure Act One & Three (Bohm's Bayreuth does it better). Overall, it's the loudest and certainly most bombastic out of all the Ring orchestras combined. Bohm's Bayreuth Festival: The ultimate Wagnerian orchestra gives it their all. The brass both high and low are the most powerful, while the woodwinds are the most delicate. The strings are muffled only a few times, otherwise the eighteen anvils are perfectly loud and clear. Erda's scenes aren't as effective as Janowski's, but the entire Walkure is more successful than Janowski's when it comes to tone & technique. Overall, this orchestra is the most dramatic. Karajan's Berlin Philharmonic: The entire orchestra sounds polished, not to say that it is bad. Indeed the drama is still there, but much of the suspense is lacking (the scenes with Fasolt and Fafner come to mind). The brass sometimes overpowers the strings, which can be a serious problem. Gotterdammerung "Three Norns" Scene sounds very mysterious, very eerie. Goodall's English National Opera: This orchestra sounds nice, even if the sluggishness can bring them down at times. The Flight of the Valkyries doesn't sound too good in a slow tempo, but the entire orchestra does sound lucid here. Siegfried Act Two Prelude is the creepiest. All of the leitmotivs are heard loud and clear, just like in Janowski's version. Boulez's Bayreuth Festival: While it doesn't really pack the same punches as Bohm's Bayreuth, it still delivers a stunning performance. Orchestral interaction between characters (Ex. Siegfried's motifs mixed in with Mime's motifs) fares better than Berlin's and English National's. Rhine maiden motifs are given more wit, while the Dragon motifs are played with less eeriness. Beauty makes up for the irritatingly quick "Wotan's Farewell". Janowski's Staatskapelle Dresden: This orchestra has the same force & flair as does Boulez's Bayreuth Festival, only Dresden sounds much clearer due to the fantastic digital sound. Even minor details are heard clear in this Ring. The strings imitate the Siegfried forest very well, while the woodwinds representing the songbird are wonderful (but not as wonderful as Solti's songbird). Dresden's "Magic Fire Music" (along with Berlin's) is the most extravagant. Levine's Metropolitan Opera: The brass and woodwinds are the true stars. The strings sound too tired to continue on in Siegfried & Gotterdammerung. The Finale to Rheingold is absolutely stunning (the trumpets and trombones will not disappoint), and the Second Act of Walkure is the most impressive, the most refined. Haitink's Bavarian Radio Symphony: This may very well be like Metropolitan, only this sounds much more poignant. The strings sound better and the percussion sound clearer. The leitmotivs are almost never screwed up. First scene of Rheingold will take one's breath away. Sawallisch's Bavarian State: Wrong notes in this live recording won't matter, as the entire orchestra gets everything going in all four nights at the opera. The strings never surrender to imperfection, and the winds are marvelously aligned. I just wish that some of the singers would keep up with the orchestra. SINGERS: -Wotan Solti: Hans Hotter is the superior Wotan. He sounds powerful throughout the Ring (except Rheingold, in which a less stellar George London performs). Bohm and Janowski: Theo Adam in Bohm's live recording is another treat. While he is not as equally impressive as Hotter, he can certainly conjure up everlasting emotions. Adam sounds weaker in Janowski's studio recording, but he still doesn't disappoint. Karajan: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau plays Wotan in "Rheingold," while Thomas Stewart replaces Fischer-Dieskau in "Walkure" and "Siegfried". I don't think Fischer-Dieskau was a good choice; he sounds too humane and too light. Stewart makes an astounding improvement in both "Walkure" and "Siegfried". Goodall: Norman Bailey has that divine spark that Hotter used to cherish. He's heavy and unblemished, and he handles the English text with flair and sheen. Boulez: If you watch Donald McIntyre on the Centennial Ring production, then you can tell that he's a fine "industrial" Wotan. If you just hear him on CD, then you'll be disappointed. His diction is weak, his emotions are forced, and his voice sounds robotic. The DVD's will do. Levine and Haitink: James Morris is a notch below Hotter, Adam, and Bailey, but he overpowers Fischer-Dieskau pretty much throughout the Levine's and Haitink's Ring. Sawallisch: I may be biased, but Robert Hale just didn't do it for me. He sounded dull and tedious, and his Wotan's Farewell wasn't enough to sadden me. -Brunnhilde Solti and Bohm: Birgit Nilsson is the best Brunnhilde on the market. Her Valkyrie cry is delightful, and her final scene in Gotterdammerung is brilliant beyond belief. Karajan: Regine Crespin is without a doubt one of the finest Brunnhildes after Nilsson. She's fantastic in Walkure Act Three. 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Otherwise, it performed ok. ...and no, I don't have any hearing problems. awsome.......2005-05-07 best pics and video phone ever the tv is great best phone i have seen on the market for a small price Electronics: Li-ion 14.40V 4000mAh Equivalent to IBM ThinkPad R32, R40 Series Laptop Battery Motorola MPX220 Swivel Holster TXBAT10099 / Kyocera Candid KX16 / KX160 / KX13 OEM Battery LG 4400 Lithium Extended Battery 1400Mah [Wireless Phone Accessory] 400GB USB2.0 Kanguruquicksilve IBM ThinkCentre M50 8187 - P4 3 GHz ( 8187KAU ) Palm Treo 650 PDA Phone (Cingular) IBM RELATIONAL TECH ONLY ( 8183WT5 ) ACER TM2203LCI-XPH/ INTEL ( LX.T5905.282 ) Lexar JDCL1GB-231 JumpDrive 1 GB Electronics Electronics time's enjoyment. Cudos to Chandos for resurrecting these recordings! The Goodall Ring - 1975 - Restored and Remastered.......2001-06-08 I have been curious about this for years. When I saw the packaging, I wondered whether this was the same Ring that has been kicking around for a couple of decades from the Sadler's Wells performances of the mid-70s. News flash: It's the same. However, the box says that it's been re-mastered with something called 24-bit digital mastering. Since I never heard the old records, I have no idea if this is better. Judged on its own, the sound is terrific. This live recording really places the listener in the theater with clarity and authentic spaciousness. So often, a live recording will capture the audience up close, then the orchestra, then the singers, cataloguing every throat being cleared and every bow being tapped. Somewhere in the distance, the singers voices follow their heavy tread over the stage. Not here. There is an intimacy to the sound here that approximates sitting in about the tenth row back in a large hall. It doesn't sound like the opera's being played in your room; it sounds as though your room has been transformed into a medium sized theater. I found it uncanny. As to the experience of the drama in English, that too is remarkable, at least for someone like me whose home-tongue is English. The drama takes on an immediacy that I have never experienced before. This factor alone is why you should explore this Ring. I can't overemphasize the impact on me that this recording had on me because it was in English and because it was well-acted. Surely this is what Wagner meant, at least dramaturgically (obviously allowing that you can't actually see the action). Overall, the singing is competent, and in some places, it's excellent. None of the cast really stands out musically. Norman Bailey's wobbly Wotan could have certainly benefitted from a deeper, richer tone. Still, and perhaps more importantly, he creates a god who is clearly unsure of where the moral highground is, even when he's standing on "an open space on a mountain summit." Everyone, for that matter, is dramatically convincing, especially Emile Belcourt (Loge) and Derek Hammond-Stroud (Alberich) and Robert Lloyd (Fasolt), all of whom, by the way, have excellent diction. And speaking of diction, I almost could have done without the libretto when the men were singing. Not so with the women, whose diction was uniformly wanting. Goodall's pace is notoriously glacial. Still, it's interesting to hear it parsed in this way, and I never had the feeling that I was going to fall off the world. Which is to say that the tempos were deliberate, not affected. This was definitely a labor of love for RG and the English National Opera. The orchestra is a little thin sounding, and perhaps, not entirely up to the score. Occasionally a horn mis-blew and a cello creake Average customer rating: 4.5 Quality Phone, But Why Not Go With the VX8100? Still holding its own! Great Phone Love this phone! great phone Listmania: Polar Express books about armogeddon List of phones I had! Camera phones with quality photos LG VX8000 EV-DO Phone (Verizon Wireless) Manufacturer: Verizon Wireless Product Group: Wireless Binding: Wireless Phone ASIN: B0007N7IP0 Related Categories: Flip | Phones | Categories | Cell Phones & Service LG | Manufacturers | Phones | Categories | Cell Phones & Service All | Type | Phones | Categories | Cell Phones & Service Camera | Phones | Categories | Cell Phones & Service Verizon Wireless | Carrier | Phones | Categories | Cell Phones & Service Video | Phones | Categories | Cell Phones & Service Hot New Products | Special Features | Cell Phones & Service Amazon.com Hands-On Review In 2004 Verizon introduced their EV-DO 3G data business services to select markets in the US. Months later at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, they finally rolled out their first 3G consumer offering, named VCAST. For $15 per month, Verizon's VCAST service offers an unlimited number of streaming video clip downloads over their high-speed EV-DO network. The user gets access to daily updated content from news organizations such as CNN, CNBC, and ESPN as well as entertainment content from the likes of Comedy Central and others. If you live in one of the markets covered by their EV-DO 3G service, then you can get this on your mobile phone.</p> <table align=right width=200 cellpadding=5> <tr> <td align="left"> <img height= 150 width= 200 border="1" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/vx8000-outdoor.jpg" border= align=top> <small><b>Click image to see full-size photo shot with auto white balance and macro lens setting.</b></small> </font> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="left"> <img height= 150 width= 200 border="1" src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/wireless/detail-page/vx8000-indoor.jpg" border= align=top> <small><b>Click image to see full-size photo shot with manually set white balance and the normal lens setting.</b></small> </font> </td></tr> </table> Of course, you need an EV-DO cell phone such as the LG VX8000 to view VCAST content. The VX8000 was the first handset to be launched with the VCAST service, and was the star of Verizon's VCAST launch event. It is a somewhat large clamshell handset that comes equipped with a 1.3 megapixel camera with a macro lens setting for close-up photography. The camera takes photos that range anywhere from decent to very good in quality, depending on lighting conditions and settings (try out the manual White Balance settings). The VX8000 can also record 14 second long video clips that are also typically quite nice. Photos and videos can be painlessly uploaded to Verizon's PixPlace website, though the photos will be greatly reduced in resolution, or they can be easily sent to any internet email address. Sending a photo to an email address is the only way to get a full resolution 1.3 megapixel photo off of the VX8000, since it has no IR, Bluetooth, or data cable.</p> The photos and videos you take will look great on the VX8000, thanks to its dual 262k color displays. The main 2.2" display is very colorful and clear, and the unusually large 128x160 pixel external display is equally nice. The external display serves as the camera's viewfinder when you have the phone closed, allowing you to record perfe