Age of Loneliness [CD-single]

Track Listings

1. Age of Loneliness [Radio Edit]

2. Age of Loneliness [Clubby Radio Edit]

3. Age of Loneliness [Enigmatic Club Mix]

4. Age of Loneliness [Jam & Spoon Remix]

5. Age of Loneliness [Album Version]

Age of Loneliness,Enigma,Virgin Records,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Ethnic Fusion

Tracks:

Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 12-Nero's Expedition
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 13-No, The Wheel Was Never Invented
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 14-With My Wealth
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 15-This Student Of Life
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 16-Some Trust All
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 17-Wine, Woman And Song
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 18-Sadness
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 19-Maybe
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 20-Each Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 21-Imagine
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 22-You The Vandal
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 23-Trees Against The Sky
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 24-Behold
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 25-Sparrow
Madrigals: Rounds And Canons: No. 26-Pastoral

Customer Reviews:

35 unmistakable tracks.......2005-02-24

You don't need to buy the double-disc "Moondog 1 & 2" to hear the two albums - all that music can also be heard on this (75 minute) single disc.
Even though the only cover art of this edition is the original front cover of the 1969 "Moondog" (no original back-cover thereof nor any art from the 1971 "Moondog II",) all 35 tracks are nicely crammed in here.
What's listed under "Listen to samples" on the amazon page are only the last 20 tracks of this CD and all titles are linked to the wrong tracks.

"Moondog I" (tracks 1-9) opens with "Theme" and "Stomping Ground" - two somewhat coherent pieces which a few years ago were made quite famous through the soundtrack of Coen Brothers' wonderful movie "The Big Lebowski." The album features a 50+ piece orchestra, which, among other greats, includes jazz veterans Don Butterfield (tuba) and Ron Carter (double bass.) In the list of personnel, Moondog is not credited for playing percussion, but the bass, which I assume is a misprint.
The beautiful Charlie Parker homage "Lament I: Bird's Lament" is here performed in its original form, but can also be found on the 1994 Moondog recording "Sax Pax For a Sax" on only saxes and percussion.
The orchestral performances on "Moondog I" aren't flawless, but should not be judged harshly because of the very personal, highly individual, and wonderfully eccentric form of compositions that they are. Budget, which is a very common issue when it comes to orchestral recordings, is another element that probably has not allowed much rehersing or many (if any) re-takes.

Before ordering this disc I knew that I'd love "Moondog I" since I'd heard most of it previously, but I was skeptical towards "Moondog II" because of some reviews I'd read of it. I was however curious, and listening to it when it had arrived was a very nice surprise.
Aside from performances by Louis "Moondog" Hardin (percussion, piano, vocals) and his daughter June (vocals,) "Moondog II" features 6 other musicians who, at different points throughout the album, play virginals, recorders, harpsichords, ancient organs, guitars, schom, viola de gamba, and troubadour harp. These instruments alone make a very individual sound, but the compositions (many of which are in 5/4 and 5/8) and the poetry make this the most wonderful group of rounds (short vocal canons) you've ever heard.

In my 700+ CD collection, this is among my favorites.

Wonderful.......2004-01-26

Beautiful, quirky, fascinating. A combination of classical, jazz, and improv, this collection made me close my eyes and just feel the music. Interspersed with several of Hardin's two-line poems as punctuation, the musical pieces are truly a wonder.

The Different Drummer We Once Were.......2004-01-05

I bought this album because of a memory, but the music stands up remarkably well to a more objective listening.

It was my first trip to New York City, and my father approached the wildly-dressed, tall and intiimidating figure standing on the corner of 56th St. and 7th Ave. They conversed in Norwegian long enough for me to draw nearer and realize the stranger represented no threat. In fact, I left with a book of hs canons, which remains in my collection of piano literature to this day.

I met Moondog once again--serendipitously, on Milwaukee's Wisconsin Avenue one day in the seventies. I have no idea how he got there or how he left, but this time I wanted to protect him from the insensitive pedestrians swirling around us and threatening our shared moment.

Moondog's music is as singular as he is, and offers a glimpse into his creative spirit. It begins with an idea and a form, not with an emotion or sentiment. Each piece is simple and brief, but not simplistic or fragmentary. He avoids any form of dissonance, even seventh chords and "blue" notes (flatted thirds). Music, like life, he seems to be saying, can be a straightforward, delighting adventure, providing one cherishes the quest itself above its so-called object and maintains a focused attention on the wonders of the present moment.

My only slight disappointment with this recording is that the madrigals, sung by Moondog and his daughter, are subjected to some studio effects that make them sound more artificial and commercial than they deserve to be.

For those who love the music.......2003-11-29

It is simple, it is clear, it is wonderful! I don`t know what style is this. Some people call it `jazz`, but second disc is strongly attached to european madrigal canons. I think, if we listen really good music, we never asked about styles. I heard familiar tunes from Tchaikovsky to Resident`s Duck Stab. You must have this if you`re music lover. If you`re musician (who plays music, dont `have a job`) you must have it too. Listen once or twise, if you don`t like it, simply put it on the shelf. Properly time will come.
P.S. My favorite `I love you` and `Nero`s Expedition`

Moondog.......2002-05-16

I was in the St. Thomas Boys Choir in the early 70's. We would walk to church for rehearsal, and pass Moondog, standing on the corner, usually by the ABC building. A couple of us would talk to him in our free time...he knew our names by our voices. We would listen to his poetry, and he seemed intigued by our choir, although he never heard us, I think. I got his album around this time, and have had it ever since. Fascinating pieces, very intricate, but also with "a hook"...that you find yourself humming along with. I heard he moved to Germany, where he wrote a nine hour canon. Overall, an amazing life story, and an incredible talent.

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Age of Loneliness
Enigma
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000DEM1
Release Date: 1994-08-23

Tracks:

Age of Loneliness [Radio Edit]
Age of Loneliness [Clubby Radio Edit]
Age of Loneliness [Enigmatic Club Mix]
Age of Loneliness [Jam & Spoon Remix]
Age of Loneliness [Album Version]

Peter Arnold Heise, Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller: Songs

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Peter Arnold Heise, Peter Erasmus Lange-Müller: Songs

Manufacturer: Da Capo [Naxos]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

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Tracks:

Druben Geht Die Sonne Scheiden
Trube Wird's, Die Wolken Jagen
Auf Geheimem Waldespfade
Sonnenundergang
Auf Dem Teich, Dem Regungslosen
Til En Veninde
Ved Huset
Henrykkelse
Skovensomhed
Advarsel
Bergmanden
Dengang Jeg Var Ung Og Elskovsfuld
Min Skat
Arnes Sang
En Sommernat
Glenten
Ingeborg, Min Sjael, Mit Hjerte
Verzogen, Verflogen
Die Du Bist So Schon Und Rein
Nimm Mich Auf, Uralte Nacht
Der Zimmermann
Die Heil'gen Drei Konige
Kaempens Sang
Himlen Ulmer Svagt I Flammerodt
Se Blygra Sky'r Mod Blygra Sky'r Sig Vaelte
Ved Solnedgang
Bjornen
Der Sta To Roser
Alt Daekker Nattens Vide Slaengkappe Land Og Byer
I Braendingen Ligger En Klippeblok
En Rand Af Diset Hede
I Skoven II
Yderst I Slaeber, Det Lette

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Great Enigma Re-mixes w/Minor Omission
The throes of ecstacy
this cd is wonderful!!!!
This CD will blow your mind

Age of Loneliness, Pt. 1
Enigma
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000009H60
Release Date: 1999-07-27

Tracks:

Age of Loneliness (Curly M.C.) - 4:14
Age of Loneliness (Curly M.C.) - 3:31
Age of Loneliness (Curly M.C.) - 6:23
Age of Loneliness (Curly M.C.) - 6:28
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Album Description

Single from Enigma's 1994 album 'The Cross Of Changes'.Features five mixes of 'Age Of Loneliness': Radio Edit,Clubby Radio Edit, Enigmatic Club Mix, Jam & Spoon Remix andAlbum Version. Slimline jewel case. 1994 Virgin release.

Customer Reviews:

Great Enigma Re-mixes w/Minor Omission.......2002-05-21

The only unfortunate minor detail about this cd single is how Cretu and company did not include the original version of this track as featured on the Sliver original soundtrack ! That was the first and original version that was released before The Cross of Changes c.d. came out. The original Sliver version had a more Sadeness-like sound with Gregorian chanting in the background with a midtempo groovy drum and bass beat ! The Cross of Changes album and radio-edit versions have a Middle-Eastern or Indian, Arabic influence.
However, there is much redemption to be had with the album version, radio edit, and club and jam & spoon mixes. The Clubby and Enigmatic mixes speed the otherwise midtempo rhythm to a more hypnotic techno-ambient feel filled with energy...The Jam and Spoon remix slow the beat down to 93 bpms with a thumping bass breakdown and Sandra's whispery voice. There's also a synthesized wind instrument much like a pan flute for the backing melody...Still, Age of Loneliness is worth a few spins !

The throes of ecstacy.......2000-05-11

Here are three things done best with this album. A) Make love to your partner, B) Repeat Step A, C) Repeat Step B. Whether you go up-tempo with the mix at 128 bpm's(perhaps their single greatest mix), or slow it down all the way to 93 bpm for the sensual ones this maxi should be one of the first ones in your CD Tower signifying its value. It's at the top of mine.

this cd is wonderful!!!!.......1999-05-09

its simply wonderful. includes songs from the motion picture sliver.trust me you will like it,enigma is lovely music__Joshua Misho

This CD will blow your mind.......1999-04-06

Wow! That is all I can say about this import single version of the tune also known as Carly's Song.There is some serious music happening on this disc that will evoke a whole range of emotions from the listener.If you want to be captured by music and you like Enigma but do not own this cd buy it because it surely is unlike anything that you have ever heard before. Finally you can just dance the night away to the clubby radio edit and enigmatic club mix because they rock non-stop.This is a must for all serious Enigmatics.

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Age of Loneliness
Enigma
Manufacturer: EMI Distribution
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00000DQQL
Release Date: 1994-08-23

Average customer rating:

Age of Loneliness
Enigma
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BRAY7Q
Release Date: 1994-08-01

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