Streams & Currents

On this CD: 1. Present Moment, for treated guitars & electronics
Composed by Steve Roach
with Steve Roach

2. Spirit Moves, for treated guitars & electronics
Composed by Steve Roach
with Steve Roach

3. Slow Rising, for treated guitars & electronics
Composed by Steve Roach
with Steve Roach

4. Almost Touching, for treated guitars & electronics
Composed by Steve Roach
with Steve Roach

5. Ebb, for treated guitars & electronics
Composed by Steve Roach
with Steve Roach

6. Flow, for treated guitars & electronics
Composed by Steve Roach
with Steve Roach

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The name Steve Roach has been synonymous with ambient music for years. His latest excursion into late-night musical improvisations explores the purely ethereal side of his signature style without percussion, except for the second track, "Spirit Moves." Even there, the rhythmic propulsion is gentle. The six compositions making up this 74-minute epic have been fashioned from Ebow, electric guitar, and various digital processing gear. Yet, while the instrumental origins of the album are electric and electronic, the end results are organic, as if they were literally streaming forth from the composer's subconscious. As with many Roach recordings, the music twists and weaves in abstract ways, traversing a ghostly path through one's imagination. As an aural narcotic, it is certainly an effective stress-reliever. Although the guitar sounds add a fresher element to Streams & Currents, the album ultimately does not break much new ground in this composer's massive catalog, but Roach's disciples will certainly find much to enjoy while journeying along its shadowy sonic trails. --Bryan Reesman

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Streams & Currents

Streams & Currents
Mountain Streams
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Choose something else
  • Mountain Stream CD
  • Just the sounds -- Great!
  • Just shopping around...
  • SO RELAXING...
 Mountain Streams
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ent. Media Partners
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JHB7
Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

  1. Relax With Mountain Streams

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Choose something else.......2007-05-14

Disappointed with this cd. Sounds like static. Would not use this during a healing session.

4 out of 5 stars Mountain Stream CD.......2007-01-10

This my replacement for the first of this CD, I wore out. Is a very pleasant CD to go to sleep by.

5 out of 5 stars Just the sounds -- Great!.......2006-02-01

I was hunting for just the sounds of water (no music mixed in) as a background for reading and relaxing. This one's perfect.

2 out of 5 stars Just shopping around..........2004-06-09

I just had to comment that it is somewhat comforting to know that I am among so many who seem to have a problem sleeping. It is 2:33 AM as I write this where I live and I haven't been to sleep yet. But I think I found the solution. Brainwave entrainment and Jeffery Thompson has the right stuff sold here at Amazon. I purchased his Delta Sleep System about a year ago, and I did not like one of the tapes, but I sware to God the other one put me right out. I then purchased the Alpha Relaxation System (this one I love) and just a few days ago I purchased his Theta Wave System (I really like this one too), its effectiveness blew me away.

What I had discovered before buying these cds, was that my brain had become attuned to the noises around me, particularly the low level humming of my computer, which elevated my brainwave activity. After a lot of reading I learned that the only way to counteract that was to use something that would slow down my brainwave activity and that's what Thompson's tapes do. I do wish he would change the sounds on his Delta Sleep System as I know there are better sleep inducing sounds that could be used, but the one tape I listen to does work and in fact I am going to listen to it in just a few minutes. I have several sound scape cds but I have not been able to sleep to them for long periods. After awhile the Ocean waves start to annoy me and I'm wide awake. The continous rolling ocean sounds are not realistic of ocean patterns. The sounds should begin to drift off as the day grows dark and the tide goes out (unless there is a storm), at least that's the way it has been whenever I've been to the beach. At night the ocean seems to be calmer and quieter and you don't hear birds, maybe a little wind.

But if you are really looking for real relaxation I'd check out Jeffery Thompson's Systems.

Alot of the reviews I've read on the different cds and dvds have been really helpful so I thought I would just share this info with you guys. Thanks.

5 out of 5 stars SO RELAXING..........2004-06-07

this has to be one of the best water sounds cds ive bought yet. sure there are bits where it obvious that the sound is fading from one stream to another, but i thought it was done very well and found it still very relaxing. this is one of my favorite cds and gets played a lot (except when its cold or im busting to go to the toilet).
Streams
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This CD is a blessing
  • Best of All Time?
  • Best of the Best
  • A song for every mood...Essential Christian listening!
  • Thank you, God!
 Streams
Jon Anderson , and Sixpence None the Richer
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000J7SE
Release Date: 1999-06-01

Tracks:

  1. Job - Cindy Morgan
  2. Don't Give Up - Maire Brennan/Michael McDonald
  3. Breathe - Sixpence None The Richer
  4. Sanctuary - Chris Rodriguez
  5. Hold On - Michelle Tumes
  6. The Only Thing I Need - 4Him/Jon Anderson
  7. Find Me In The River - Delirious?/Amy Grant
  8. I Will Rest In You - Jaci Velasquez
  9. From Above - Burlap To Cashmere
  10. Forever On And On - Point Of Grace
  11. Orchestral Suite: For Cova - Irish Film Orchestra
  12. Orchestral Suite: Abigail - Irish Film Orchestra
  13. Orchestral Suite: Delaney McDowell - Irish Film Orchestra
  14. Orchestral Suite: Streams (For John Cole) - Irish Film Orchestra

Amazon.com

Based on the concept of healing in times of crisis, Streams combines the talents of contemporary Christian music heavy hitters and the Irish Film Orchestra (who contribute a lavish orchestral suite) in an anthem of comfort for the weary, the hurting, and the spiritually impoverished. From Cindy Morgan's broken-voiced lamentation on "Job" to Chris Rodriguez's plea on "Sanctuary," Streams speaks directly to Christians in times of need, a subject not oft explored in CCM. Brighter territory is surveyed on Sixpence None the Richer's inspirational pop gem "Breathe" and on Jaci Velasquez's breathily angelic rendering of the Michelle Tumes-penned "I Will Rest in You." Intriguing pairings include Jon Anderson of Yes with modern-day soldiers of faith 4Him, Amy Grant's supporting tour of duty on the Delirious-led "Find Me in the River," and a slightly revised version of Peter Gabriel's "Don't Give Up," which features a duet by Irish songbird Maire Brennan and Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This CD is a blessing .......2007-03-20

My younger brother gave this CD to me as a gift years ago and I have passed it on to both my older siblings during difficult times in their lives. The song "Job" is both poignant and worshipful. "All I need " is also so beautifully done... proclaiming that "the only thing I need I already have...". The last couple of instrumental songs are so soothing and restful. I would highly recommend to anyone, but particularly those who find themselves in a place of pain and suffering. YOU WILL BE BLESSED!

5 out of 5 stars Best of All Time?.......2006-10-10

This album is within my top 3 overall Christian albums of all time. Although it made CCM's Top 100 Albums of All Time, it didn't place as well as it deserves.

The album is so hauntingly good, it'll take your breath away. Maire Brennan and Michael MacDonald in "Don't Give Up" is encouraging at deep levels of the soul. 4Him and Jon Anderson on "The Only Thing I Need" can make a grown man cry. Breathe from Sixpence None the Richer reminds us of the breath of the Spirit sustaining life all around us.

None of the songs are fluff. They all acknowledge the dirty difficultness of life. There is no white washing of the hurt and pain we all have to come to terms with. But in the songs, as vast as the ocean, we hear of abiding, towering strength, hope and trust that, in the end, everything will be made all right again.

5 out of 5 stars Best of the Best.......2006-01-18

I have to agree with the person who wrote the first review. I am a big fan of YES and had no idea Jon Anderson was involved with this Christian project, of which I am just thrilled and in awe. It's a fantastic and eclectic album and the Irish Film Orchestra lent that exrta special something. All of the songs are note-worthy and it is impossible to pick a favorite. Anyone who loves good music will love this album, Christian or not. (But proud to say I am. ;)

5 out of 5 stars A song for every mood...Essential Christian listening!.......2002-05-19

An awesome album. One of my all time favourites. It's hard to pick an out and out best track - "The only thing I need" is outstanding simply because of Jon Anderson's incredible vocals. To hear the lead singer of my favourite group when growing up in the 1970's (ie. Yes, all of whose album's I still have) laying down his voice on a Christian compilation completely blew me away...
The most special track on the album for me though, has to "I will rest in You" by Jaci Velasquez (though Michelle Tumes' penwriting skills are obvious throughout - I'd have love to have heard her sing it). I had this song played at my father's funeral after I had read from John 14:1-6 and paid tribute to him. It melted the congregation and will always have a very, very special place in my heart because of that. A truly amazing complilation that can speak to your soul. Don't miss it....

5 out of 5 stars Thank you, God!.......2001-08-09

I bought this CD for "I Will Rest in You" by Jaci Velasques and I am glad I did! There are so many meaningful songs on this CD. Not only are the words great, but the music is, too! You could sit and listen to these songs for hours. I was happy to see that Point of Grace had recorded a song for this CD, too, and it is great! Please check this out. It's a great way to just relax and be with God.
Misty Forest Morning
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Complex serenity
  • This CD is a must for those who crave "environmental music".
 Misty Forest Morning
David and Steve Gordon
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008QVU
Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

  1. ...Out Of The Mist
  2. Floating Meadows
  3. Waterlilly
  4. Still Waters
  5. Voice Of The River
  6. Spring To Life
  7. ...Into The Light

Album Description

The first rays of sunlight pierce the morning mist, revealing a serene glade hidden deep within the forest. The gentle melodies of David Gordon's piano float through the trees, as birdsong and a bubbling stream seem to join in. The meadow awakens to the whisper on a silver flute and the pure tones of Steve Gordon's acoustic guitar. Relax and visit this peaceful place in the forest, anytime you desire peace of mind.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Complex serenity.......1999-02-03

David and Steve Gordon have converged the art of creativity, e.g. musical spirit, with Nature's sounds of life in this phenomenally peaceful collection of sound. Their skill has remained colorfully competent, bringing the listener into the cool forest of notes, gurgles and chirps. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars This CD is a must for those who crave "environmental music"........1999-01-08

I bought the cassette tape verison of this work several years ago. I wanted to have some background music for at home activities such as: drawing, reading, and meditation.

I own about 30 other CDs and tapes of this kind of music. Misty Forest Morning is by far the best of the lot.

This very calming mix of flute, guitar, and water sounds will propel you instantly into a theta state.

Don't leave your body without it!
The Lovely Years
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • I expected good music from one parent to another parent
  • A truly gifted artist who has an unbelievable voice
  • It's a beautiful album
  • Great if you are a new parent...
  • lovely years, voice, lyrics and music = er, lovely!
 The Lovely Years
Fisher
Manufacturer: Iris Records Label
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ASIN: B0008G2IH4
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

  1. Beautiful Life
  2. Biggest Fan
  3. All I Ask
  4. The Lovely Years
  5. Be Here
  6. Now I Know
  7. Sleepy Head
  8. Turn Around
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  10. Surrender
  11. You

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars I expected good music from one parent to another parent.......2007-05-03

While her vocals are great (and very reminiscent of a blend of Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan) and I did expect a collection of songs from the heart of a parent, I was disappointed to find language that would require a bar of soap in a household of children. I can't play this when my kids are around! What's the point in that?

5 out of 5 stars A truly gifted artist who has an unbelievable voice.......2006-01-30

I discovered Kath Fisher on itunes and fell in love with her album "One". Her voice is truly her instrument, so controlled and multi-layered, soulful and capable of long notes and belts. She has a good range, with shades of Tori, Alanis, but with a deep tone that makes her truly unique. Her lyrics are cool, with an enunciation that makes them understandable. Her tunes are catchy, but not your typical radio pop, though I have heard her on San Diego radio. Standouts include "I will love you" on ONE; I love "Beautiful Life" which you may recognize from the Toyota commerical; and "The Lovely Years" from the new album of the same name. I actually have all of her albums, and all songs are just great. UPPERS AND DOWNERS is an album of 1/2 quick tempo songs and 1/2 slower songs, with lots of covers, including a cool version of "Dream On". If you are looking for a great, but for some reason undiscovered in the mainstream true talent, you can't go wrong with Fisher. Why isn't this girl famous?

5 out of 5 stars It's a beautiful album.......2005-07-20

If you like Sarah, Tori or the Indigo girls you will love this album

3 out of 5 stars Great if you are a new parent..........2005-06-15

I love Fisher's music, and bought this the day it came out. The music is good, but I was a little disappointed that the theme for the album was about how wonderful it is to be parents. Not that babies aren't wonderful, they are, but if you aren't a new parent you may not relate well to this album and True North would be a better pick.

5 out of 5 stars lovely years, voice, lyrics and music = er, lovely!.......2005-05-07

new moms will be particularly attracted to the pretty songs. the lullaby "you" is especially nice -- one of only two Lullaby songs to actually make me weepy-eyed thinking about my wee one (who is now 8) (the other song was "baby mine" by alison krauss)

her voice is as lush and memorable as ever, and the music and arrangements are even better than on previous works.

stand outs other than "you": "all i ask" "beautiful day" "sleepy head" "lovely years" "turn around" and "be here".

good stuff! cd universe has the cd for $3 cheaper. i guess amazon gets their shipping cost one way or another.....
Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • 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
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ASIN: B000059LOH
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

  1. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  2. Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  3. Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
  4. Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  5. Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  6. If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  7. Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  8. The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  9. Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
  10. Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  11. Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  12. From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  13. Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  14. From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  15. Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
  16. Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
  17. I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
  18. Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
  19. Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  20. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Tracks:

  1. Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  2. Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  3. Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/Nigel North
  4. Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  5. They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  6. The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  7. In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
  8. See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
  9. Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
  10. Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  11. Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  12. To Arms, Heoric Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  13. O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  14. Halcyon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  15. Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  16. Lord, What Is Man? (A Divine Hymn) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  17. Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
  18. If Music Be The Food Of Love (1st Setting) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
  19. Sawney Is A Bonny Lad (A Scotch Song) - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
  20. When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
  21. Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
  22. Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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!

5 out of 5 stars 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.
Garden of Serenity II
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A big thank you to the Gordon Brothers...
  • Exceptional for Love-making
  • Relaxing
  • excellent for peace of mind
 Garden of Serenity II
David & Steve Gordon
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009RC9
Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

  1. Zen Garden, Part l: Stillness Of The White Cloud
  2. Monet's Garden, Part l: Variations On Reverie By Claude Debussy
  3. Zen Garden, Part ll: Soul-Bird In Infinite Blue
  4. Monet's Garden, Part ll: Further Variations On Reverie By Claude Debussy

Album Description

Return again behind secluded garden walls where Shakuhachi and Silver Flute melodies intertwine with Harp, Koto, Temple Bells, Piano, Wind Chimes, gentle streams and exotic songbirds. Natural sounds and tranquil music, put your mind at peace and inspire your soul. Don't miss this soothing version of Debussy's Reverie. Great for spa treatments, Reiki, meditation and yoga.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A big thank you to the Gordon Brothers..........2007-08-05

...for another great musical experience!! I fell in love with the first of this series and have been waiting to hear the second in this series. This album is just as good as the first, if not better. I enjoy the long versions of the songs for yoga sessions and the shorter versions for a quick wind-down at the end of the day. If you end up enjoying this album as much as I do, check out another favorite of mine: Soothing Sanctuary.

5 out of 5 stars Exceptional for Love-making.......2003-02-08

This is far and away both my wife and my favorite CD for making love. Incredibly romantic, gentle and soothing, it has the ability to really heighten and prolong our intimate encounters assisting to transport us to new heights of ecstacy. We have been Tantric practitioners for over 10 years and this blissfully relaxing musical adventure consistantly accompanies our most passionate times together. Thank you again David & Steve Gordon for continuing to deliver inspired, fresh, heartfelt music that exhalts the soul.

4 out of 5 stars Relaxing.......2000-02-11

I am a fan of the Gordon's and find their music inspiring, moving, and relaxing. Their drum music is far the best score that they play, although this CD is on a different plane, it is still worth the purchase. Enjoy it!

5 out of 5 stars excellent for peace of mind.......1999-10-01

This CD is excellent for calming you at the end of a hectic day!!! VERY relaxing, especially if you enjoy nature noises, in particular waterfalls.
Mountain Streams: Sounds of Nature
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Mountain Streams
  • Pitty
  • exellent relaxing inspiring
  • Exactly what the dr ordered!
 Mountain Streams: Sounds of Nature
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Masters Intercontine
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000021YEB
Release Date: 1997-08-12

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  4. Track 4
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  6. Track 6
  7. Track 7
  8. Track 8
  9. Track 9

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Mountain Streams.......2007-03-21

I was sent the wrong CD. When I opened it and put it into my CD player it was christmas music. I thought it might just be the first song, but it was the whole cd. I needed it desperately for my new business and was let down. Just a waste of money.

1 out of 5 stars Pitty.......2001-12-11

They took the pleasent sound of a stream and than ruined it with old sappy songs. I was lucky enough to find someone to give it away to who would like it. I wish on the discriptions they would put if it has music or not. Thanks

5 out of 5 stars exellent relaxing inspiring.......2001-06-12

the music is so inspiring and relaxing the sound of water and its relaxing effect calms the mind

5 out of 5 stars Exactly what the dr ordered!.......2000-06-08

This cd combines the cool comfort of a bubbling brook with excellent instrumentals. Most prominent is a very talented guitarist. It really reminded me of the streams back home. I love it!
Mountain Streams
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • David Miles Huber
 Mountain Streams
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Delta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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5 out of 5 stars David Miles Huber.......2004-07-11

Another great album by David Miles Huber (51 bits per second), see at: www.51bpm.com, really great for sleep inducement. If you like it, you'll like also: "Mountain Streams", "Ocean Voyages", "Distant Thunder", "Mountain Serenety", "Spring Showers", "Awakenings", "Tropical Rainforest". Here in Brazil you can find only 4 titles as: 1.(Ocean Voyages): "Sons Da Natureza - A Viagem Dos Oceanos Vol. 28". 2.(Mountain Streams): "Sons Da Natureza - O Brotar Das Águas Vol. 27". 3.(Awakenings): "Sons Da Natureza - O Despertar Da Manha Vol. 29". 4.(Tropical Rainforest): "Sons Da Natureza - Floresta Tropical - Os Sons Da Vida Vol. 26. I think he is one of the bests in genere.
Streams of Expression
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • BEST JAZZ RECORDING OF 21ST CENTURY- 10 STARS
  • a tribute of love
  • Streams of Expresssion indeed!
  • Don't be spooked by the recording's cerebral press clippings.
  • Very good, but when's he going to find his metier?
 Streams of Expression
Joe Lovano
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GCFHEG
Release Date: 2006-08-01

Tracks:

  1. Streams (Pt. I)
  2. Cool (Pt. II)
  3. Prelude/Moon Dreams
  4. Interlude No.1/Move/Interlude No.2
  5. Boplicity/Postlude
  6. Blue Sketches
  7. Buckeyes
  8. Enchantment (Pt. III)
  9. Second Nature (Pt. IV)
  10. Fire Prophet (Pt. V)
  11. Big Ben

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Saxophonist/clarinetist Joe Lovano teamed up with arranger/conductor/educator Gunther Schuller on their 1995 disc, Rush Hour. On this date, Lovano's big and buoyant tenor sound fronts three trios and two Schuller-conducted large ensembles. The five-part title work is a third-stream, free-form shout-out to Lovano's influences, ranging from Eric Dolphy to Ornette Coleman. "Moon Dreams," "Move," and "Boplicity," are three movements from the immortal 1949-50 Miles Davis/Gil Evans Birth of the Cool sessions. Schuller, who played French horn on the original dates, illuminates those selections which his introductions, interludes, endings, and segues. The ebullient "Buckeyes" and "Blue Sketches" and the Ben Webster-dedicated blues "Big Ben," which features Lovano on the aulochrome, a new double-soprano saxophone, are the stand-alone tracks. "We're not just playing parts," Lovano writes in his liner notes, "we are creating music within the orchestration, shaping new arrangements as we go along." --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars BEST JAZZ RECORDING OF 21ST CENTURY- 10 STARS.......2007-07-24

As the liner notes explain, 9/11 may have put it on hold, but just like our country, the jihadist could not silence this wonderful jazz project designed to honor Miles Davis on his 75th birthday. Commissioned in 2001 by the Monterrey Jazz Festival the three-movement Birth of the Cool Suite arranged by the great Gunther Schuller was finally resurrected and recorded in 2005. And it was well worth the wait. This wonderful tribute music is contained in an expanded Joe Lovano "nonet" cd entitled Streams of Expressions. Lovano "expanded" it in two ways. First, for the BC Suite, Schuller added a flute chair and a clarinet-bass clarinet chair to Lovano's "Nonet". Next, Lovano created the "Lovano Ensemble" for this cd by the additon of the great Tim Hagans on trumpet and George Garzone on tenor.

In the past I have had a "problem" with tribute cds that re-write the original charts. For example Don Sebesky's Tribute to Duke Ellington called Joyful Noise and Bob Mintzer's tribute to Count Basie. Of course both of those cds won a Grammy (and both had John Riley and Dennis Irwin driving great NYC big bands). Once again I am proven wrong. Schuller "rearranging" of Gil Evans' charts is simply wonderful. His voicings on Boplicity will send shivers down your spine. Not only does he add woodwinds as noted above, Schuller's use of Lovano on ALTO clarinet, Slagle on soprano and LaLama on clarinet with Garzone and Smulyan anchoring on tenor and bari respectively provides harmonic sensual textures that will make you play them over and over again (it did it for me). Of course all the solos (everyone gets his chance) are creative and exciting.

Lewis Nash and Dennis Irwin must be `joined at the hip' (actually their musical minds and hearts are joined) by now and their playing here shows it. Solid groove/impeccable swing time! There is one "MOLTO PRESTO" SECTION that is too fast for my metronome to count. During this burning section Gary Smulyan contributes an incredibly creative bari solo--he is the best on that instrument alive today!

The rest of the cd-the "Streams of Expression" part--is intentionally varied with Lovano soloing on alto clarinet and the "double soprano" instrument called an Aulochrome.

Lovano's addition of Tim Hagans (he was in the original Nonet the recorded the 52nd Street cd) is a double bonus. First, Hagans' solos once again prove that he is not only a trumpet virtuoso but also THE master of chromatic improvisation. If that wasn't enough, Hagans contributes the most interesting and challenging composition/arrangement on the cd. This great group of veteran NYC virtuoso jazz musicians executes the Hagans' tune Buckeyes (name doesn't do justice to the music) with apparent ease. Awesome ensemble work.

Add to all of the above a crystal clear recording (best recording to appreciate sax tones of Lovano and Smulyan) and jazz era mixing--and you have a new classic.

Thus I must nominate this cd as the greatest jazz ensemble cd of the 21st Century. And just as the Birth of the Cool has withstood the test of time, so will Streams of Expression.

4 out of 5 stars a tribute of love.......2007-05-22

lovano's move doesn't sound much different from the gil evans/miles davis move. my favorite move is by charlie parker, and hearing parker on alto is different from hearing a large group performing the piece. but that's a preference, not a judgment. i've always loved archie shepp's versions of granchan monchur's frankenstein and sonny's back. recently i heard the same tunes recorded by granchan moncur's octet, and i had to step back...not the same as with shepp's tenor, but a matter of preference. and then there's coltrane's a love supreme recorded by marsalis leading a big band. acceptance is the key, someone once told me. listening to the recording yesterday, on the fire prophets i realized that lovano had taken improvisational pieces that sanders, shepp, ayler and coltrane, might had played and arranged them for a large group, his nonet.

he attributes the inspiration for big ben to ben webster and rahsaan roland kirk, but the tone i'm hearing is closer to ornette coleman.

ultimately this is one man's, joe lovano's, tribute of love for jazz and the artists who came before him.

4 out of 5 stars Streams of Expresssion indeed!.......2007-01-28

For many Miles Davis' 'Birth of the Cool' is a defining, desert-island favorite. Recorded during three sessions, two in 1949 and one in early '50, this record not only stands as one of the most auspicious debuts as a leader, it served as the template for what would become known as 'cool jazz,' a comparatively understated approach which flourished on the West Coast in the '50's as a stylistic contrast to the more fervent bop-infused styles which dominated the East Coast scene.

On French horn in Davis' nonet for that third session was Gunther Schuller, who has since gone on to earn acclaim as a composer and arranger, while also becoming one of the figures most associated with 'third stream' jazz (he coined the term) -- an extension of the cool style which also incorporates elements of classical music.

Consequently, when saxophonist Joe Lovano was commissioned to explore the music of this seminal recording, Schuller was an enlightened and obvious choice.

The ensuing 'Streams of Expression,' recently released on Blue Note, features Schuller's 'The Birth of the Cool Suite' as its centerpiece, both figuratively and literally as it is bookended by Lovano's own five-part suite 'Streams of Expression.'

Utilizing instrumentation that varies slightly from Davis', Schuller pays meticulous attention to detail as he integrates specific elements from the original performances and Gil Evans' legendary arrangements into a trio of tunes -- 'Moon Dreams,' 'Move' and 'Boplicity' -- from the original album.

Tying these together with his own 'Prelude,' 'Postlude' and two 'Interludes,' Schuller describes in the liner notes how he recast this small part of the genre's Holy Grail.

Fortunately, what reads as though it could have been an over-academic exercise in dissection, it captures and evokes the interplay and spirit which have made the original 'Birth' an enduring, timeless classic of modern jazz.

Lovano's 'Streams' is also particularly effective, with the initial two movements that precede Schuller's 'Suite' sounding as though they are companion pieces.

Subsequent sections find him paying homage to a wide-range of influences, from Eric Dolphy and Charles Mingus on the alto clarinet feature 'Enchantment- Part III,' presented in a trio setting, to Ornette Coleman, Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins on 'Second Nature- Part IV.'

The disc is rounded out with three additional trio performances -- a group format that Lovano has explored to great effect on previous discs. Of these, 'Big Ben,' as well as the final part of the 'Streams' suite both feature Lovano playing the Aulochrome, a custom-made instrument that resembles two soprano saxophones joined together. Configured such that the keys on each can be played either together or separately, the instrument lends an intriguing new dimension to Lovano's already vast sonic palette.

5 out of 5 stars Don't be spooked by the recording's cerebral press clippings........2007-01-02

All of the critical commotion that this recording created may paradoxically have been injurious to its popularity with jazz followers. It's no "Birth of the Cool" or "Miles Ahead," but "Streams of Expression," in addition to its artful arrangements, is perhaps the most accessible and agreeable project to date by the first saxophonist since Coltrane and Rollins, Dexter and Getz, to achieve a truly original, instantly identifiable voice on the instrument. He combines the sound of Ben Webster and Sonny Rollins in a way that is almost "speech-like." It took me a while to give Lovano's sound its due (often the notes are so clipped and unsustained that pitch recognition is difficult), but I finally realized how effectively it represented an amalgamation of past traditions along with a valid modern form of expression. There are lots of merely "good," even "bad" (as in "really" good), players out there; few, however, are actually original, despite some extravagant self-proclamations.

Lovano is in charge of the proceedings throughout, even though there are numerous other stand-out soloists, some ideally presented for the short-attention-span listener (e.g. the 2nd movement features a cavalcade of 4-bar solos, including Lovano's). The "Birth of the Cool Suite" presents this classic session in modern fidelity that may lead some listeners to prefer it to the Miles Davis-Gil Evans original. Finally, Lovano covers all styles, including a multi-timbral gizmo that makes him sound like Roland Kirk.

In short, the best Lovano recording to date.

5 out of 5 stars Very good, but when's he going to find his metier?.......2006-08-17

Joe Lovano is undoubtedly one of the premier sax voices of his generation. With Michael Brecker and David Murray, he stands head and shoulders above his peers.

Strangely, however (or maybe not so strangely; one need only look at the late career of, say, Sonny Rollins, to see genius gone awry), he seems to be struggling of late to find his proper MO. His last two quartet albums were certainly enjoyable enough, if not revelatory. Before that, he had a series of highly arranged discs (52nd Street Themes, Celebrating Sinatra, and Viva Caruso) that faltered, failing to present his outrageous chops and brilliant conception optimally. My favorite disc of his of late is Gathering of Spirits, a co-led session with Brecker and Dave Liebman.

This disc, which features many delights and should not be gainsaid, nevertheless continues the problematic trend. It seems to me that Lovano is going through a kind of final-Joe Henderson period, in which the late, great sax giant near the end of his life was subjected to a number of concept sessions that, fine as they were, came across as somewhat artificial--the Brazilian disc, the Miles tribute, the Strayhorn session, the big band date.

That said, the music here rings with huge authenticity and gravitas. Lovano simply rises above any strictures, however artificial, that may be put in his way. A kind of Third-Stream, Re-birth of the Cool date, this disc contains such remarkable arranging and playing that only a curmudgeon or jazz novice would complain. A kind of high point is reached on track ten, "The Fire Prophets," where the leader and altoist Steve Slagle engage in some righteous blowing. And the finale, a tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk, featuring Lovano playing aulochrome, that is, two soprano saxes simultaneously, simply astounds.

I was originally going to give this disc only four stars. After listening to it many times, I believe it deserves a full five. That said, I hope Joe Lovano will eventually find his way to a band/setting that will fully give expression to his brilliance. In the meantime, one could do a lot worse than listening to this always engaging and often exhilarating music.

Highly recommended.
Streams of Consciousness
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Maximum Max!!
 Streams of Consciousness
Max Roach , and Abdullah Ibrahim
Manufacturer: Piadrum Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009NH54
Release Date: 2003-05-27

Tracks:

  1. Streams of Consciousness
  2. Inception
  3. Acclamation
  4. Consanguinity

Album Description

The collaboration between the two musical geniuses, Max Roach and Abdullah Ibrahim began with this 1977 recording "Streams of Consciousness" now re-issued on Piadrum records. Subsequently they toured together in the 1990's, however, this recording remained as the only one in existence. Max restates today as he prepares the album for this reissue that this encounter with Abdullah Ibrahim, "Streams of Consciousness," is dearest to him of his duo albums. It is special to him because it connects with Max's social consciousness. Max described in his liner notes for "Streams of Consciousness" when it was first released in 1977:

This music is an expression of pure improvisation. Mr. Brand (Ibrahim) and I had no rehearsals or plans (written or otherwise) as to how or what we were going to record. We met at the studio, sat down to our respective instruments and commenced to perform. Our becoming musically acquainted was both challenging and enjoyable. The resulting cohesiveness, I am sure, had much to do with our environmental similarities. The liner notes today for this Piadrum reissue on CD is prepared by Phil Schaap, the jazz historian.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Maximum Max!!.......2003-08-28

The more Max Roach I listen to, the more I am impressed with the consistency and quality of his work. He can plod along with the most pedestrian shuffle beat but if you listen closely you can hear some other stuff going on in there, as well. This is pure improvisation by Max and Abdullah Ibrahim, recorded in 1977. While the piano is impressive, it's Max that holds this record together. Max is a man of many talents on the drum kit - he will set your car on fire, he will crawl through your window and pleasure your woman while you are sitting on the toilet reading box scores.

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