Valentine [Import]
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Import exclusive compilation for the popular pianist. Featuring guests Martina McBride, Colin Raye, Laura Creamer, Dave Koz, Michael W. Smith & Olivia Newton-John. 15 tracks. 2002.
Valentine,Jim Brickman,BMG/Windham Hill Records,Adult Contemporary,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,Pop,Solo Instrumental
Valentine [Import]
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- Through the wall
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Loveless
My Bloody Valentine
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ASIN: B000002LRJ
Release Date: 1991-11-05 |
Tracks:
- Only Shallow
- Loomer
- Touched
- To Here Knows When
- When You Sleep
- I Only Said
- Come In Alone
- Sometimes
- Blown A Wish
- What You Want
- Soon
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My Bloody Valentine's entire career has been aiming toward the perfect guitar noise that Kevin Shields has in his head: a pure, warm, androgynous but deeply sexual rush of sound. Loveless is overwhelming, with Shields and Bilinda Butcher's guitars and voices blending into each other until they become a distant orchestra, the rhythm section striding in majestic lockstep, and occasional bursts of dance rhythms (as on the single "Soon") buoying the live instruments' warp and drift. Furiously loud but seductive rather than aggressive, the album flows like a lava stream from one track into another, subsuming everything in the mix into its blissful roar, and pulsing like a lover's body. --Douglas Wolk
Customer Reviews:
Aquired Taste.......2007-07-31
On "Loveless", My Bloody Valentine use a loud, heavy, dreamy guitar sound that seems to fill your headphones and sweet ditties and melodies that float over the top of it all. The lyrics are very difficult to make out, not because of the way they sing, but because the vocals are very low in volume compared to the guitars. I'm told that they did this on purpose. The songs follow conventional pop song structures except that there are no sing-along choruses. Also, don't be fooled by the violent opening track. Most of the album is more gentle. Gentle as it may be though, it is still a very loud and layered album. People who aren't used to a little noise in their music will find this very difficult to listen to.
Highlights: "Only Shallow", "I Only Said", "Sometimes", "Soon"
Awesome.......2007-07-18
I've been searching for something unique and refreshing to listen to for quite some time and stumbled upon this album while fumbling about in someone's list of favorites. I haven't stopped listening to it since I recieved from Amazon about a week ago. My Bloody Valentine weave a kind of rigid beauty like what I would envision as the sound of an uncut gemstone. This albums laced with angelic melodies atop bending, twirling guitar breaths. It's amazing. I give it five stars and don't see myself getting over this for quite sometime. Thankyou.
masterpiece? really?.......2007-07-14
I must admit I am surprised with this album. I have had it for about a week now. I tried it out because I had been trying to get into new music and I have heard it said that this piece was an inspiration for Smashing Pumpkins. Even that SP ripped it off. Having listened to it I am surprised. I am surprised how much supposed money, though, and effort went into it. I don't doubt that it was groundbreaking and influential, it is just that, for all that went into it and the high regard people have for it, a good deal of the tracks sound like me and my friends goofing around with power chords in my basement with the volume too high. I do like most of it. some of the songs are a tad too long for all the repetitive riffs and simple structure of the songs. Some of them seem to drone on and on when they would sound fine being 3 or 4 minutes instead of 6. I can see the comparisons to SP because one or two of the tracks sound like Siamese Dream B-sides.
Having that off my chest, I still recommend this album. Especially for fans of The Smashing Pumpkins early work (Gish, Siamese Dream) or If you have heard and like Hum.
Through the wall.......2007-07-14
I haven't listened to this cd in probably 10 years. Finding it in buried in my collection, I ripped the tracks and I must say...it is like hearing it for the first time. What's amazing is how utterly timeless it feels. I've listened to it multiple times since, mesmerized at its complexity, the spectral quality of the vocal integration (truly, it sounds like an instrumental album where ghosts have been found to appear). This classic album would be served well with a remastered edition.
*~Erotic, Exotic, Psychotropic & enthralling My Bloody Valentine- eox.......2007-07-10
***INTRO:
~*Loveless by My Bloody Valentine is a legendary album as I have heard and read much about this in many music magazines/other sources. I do not buy music very often as I am extremely picky as to what I prefer and I gave this album a chance since it has quite a reputation. I'll give anything a chance at least once to impress me. ;o) What I experienced while I listened and what I finally concured regarding my impressions on this album I will now tell. First, however, I would like to say that the front album cover and booklet artwork I really enjoy. I like the colors and the faded out hues of pink, red and blue add to the sense of mysticism that this album portrayed to me.
***REVIEW:
First, I must say that I am only reviewing 'Blown A Wish' in particular on the album since it was my favorite song out of the eleven and it would take up too much time to review all of them one by one. I didn't particularly like the following songs on Loveless: 'Touched', 'To Here Knows When', 'I Only Said', 'Come In Alone', 'Sometimes', and 'What You Want'. However, I enjoyed 'Only Shallow', 'Loomer', 'When You Sleep', 'Blown A Wish', and 'Soon'. These songs impressed emotions and recurring thoughts on me but by far my favorite was Blown A Wish.
*~Blown A Wish: When this song began I pictured birds alighted upon amorphous trees/mushroom sprouts. The background melodies beneath the guitar-distortion overtone really impressed me. It sounded like shimmering, glistening, glissando music which was simply perfected by Bilinda Butcher's vocals entering in the music. It sounds foreign and beautiful at the same time without elapsing into repetitivity. Those voices coupled with the background melodies and the guitar distortion floating above is powerful since I've always felt that rumbling, loud yet beautiful music was somewhat intriguing.
Blown A Wish seems as if it was innocent in execution without meaning to be deliberate. It sounds pure, exotic, erotic, as I stated in my title as to what I felt after I listened to it. My Bloody Valentine has music that is ahead of its time, just as the Cocteau Twins were in their album Head Over Heels. Loveless to me has many similarities to Head Over Heels and not just with the melodies or guitar distortion but also in the execution. This album was pure magic to listen to since it seemed as if MBV were experimenting heavily and on the verge of a new genre of musical territory. This is evident on many of the songs and how they don't exactly progress in heightened tones or sounds but they seem to purge your senses and leave you with a heightened sense of awareness, or at least that's what it seems like to me.
*~Now that I have explained my experiences and my thoughts I must now explain why I believe people should not by this album and consider other albums by two bands called Lovesliescrushing and Cocteau Twins instead. First, let me explain why I feel that someone should seek these out as an alternative to Loveless. When it comes to Loveless, I think of 'Isn't Anything' and when I think of 'Isn't Anything' I think of the Cocteau Twins and then I start reminiscing about beautiful, imaginary worlds and fantastic, gorgeous galaxies. 'Isn't Anything' is the pinnacle of MBV sound, which appears to be a roaring, sex-inspired conglomeration of phantasmic musical fumes that swirl and emanate to create beautiful soundscapes. Yet, 'Isn't Anything' and 'Loveless', for the most part, are far from this. 'xuvetyn' and 'glissceule' by an unknown band called 'lovesliescrushing' are, however, a perfect example of this, along with Cocteau Twins' 'Milk & Kisses' and 'Moon and the Melodies', which I believe to be their best albums.
'Isn't Anything', to me at least, seems to coincide better and the songs are more varied and feel more flowing than on Loveless. Loveless feels as if the sounds and music were *trying* to be textural and ambient-esque but it just didn't quite work out that way. Perhaps if MBV wouldn't of tried so very hard to make it sound a certain way and just created an album wholeheartedly with their amazing musical abilities and talents, as they did on 'Isn't Anything', then it would've came out much more consistent and an overall better SOUND would have emerged. It's not so much that 'Loveless' sounds any worse or is any worse for that matter than 'Isn't Anything'; it's just that it doesn't seem to have the magic and pure musical whatever that 'Isn't Anything' seemed to portray. If someone is going to make an album that is textural and beautiful then it needs to at least be decent sounding, consistent, sounds blending together to create an overall tone, beautiful soundscapes, etc. You can't just create simple sounds that don't seem as if they belong there and add them to a chaotic mix-match and expect it to be a masterpiece. The only album that I own that I could really even consider to be called a "masterpiece" would be Victorialand by the Cocteau Twins. That album is pure honeydew.
I am not trying to seem as if to be someone who comes off as being deliberately negative towards this album because that I certainly am not. However, I feel at times that this album is very weak compared to Lovesliescrushing's "Xuvetyn" and Cocteau Twins' "Milk & Kisses".
I don't want to say this but I feel it's a little overrated ONLY because of the fact that people have never heard anything quite like it before or since. However, once I had the amazing opportunity to listen to 'xuvetyn and glissceule' and 'milk & kisses' I just couldn't go back to My Bloody Valentine ever again. It was over with.
*~In conclusion, YES this album IS amazing, extraordinary, a musical breakthrough in textural guitar experimentation, musical beauty at it's finest, etc. although I found 'Xuvetyn' and 'Glissceule' by Lovesliescrushing and 'Milk & Kisses' by Cocteau Twins to be far, far better and much more enjoyable. Loveless is one-of-a-kind, but it just isn't what it appears to be. I feel others would agree with me on this, as well. Thank you ;o)
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- Music from a Farther Room
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Music From A Farther Room
Astor Piazzolla , Maurice Ravel , Richard Rodgers , Paul Schwartz , Jean Sibelius , Traditional , Paul Schwartz , Craig Macintyre , Tariqh Akoni , Tim Curle , Lang Lang , Lee Musiker , Zachary Provost , Lucia Micarelli , Leigh Nash , and Lisbeth Scott
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
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ASIN: B0002GU2NM
Release Date: 2004-07-27 |
Tracks:
- Samarkand
- Oblivion
- Meditation From Thais
- Portrait
- To Love You More
- Reflexio
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Josh Groban fans who caught the singer's 2004 Closer tour would no doubt take note of Lucia Micarelli, who was the violinist and concertmaster for Groban. Like her boss, who also is executive producer of Music From A Farther Room, Micarelli is a young, attractive, and talented player who has the classical training, but who is also enchanted with pop music. Also like her boss, her strain of classical crossover works thanks to tasteful accompaniment, in this case from arranger/composer Paul Schwartz. The smartly chosen program of material comes from such varied catalogs as David Bowie and Rogers and Hart. Micarelli's playing is emotional without being overreaching, assertive when called upon, and nuanced. When she does go over-the-top pop on Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," it's brief but fun; when she navigates Piazzolla's "Oblivion" she draws upon the song's passion more than its technical requisites. This is a debut with likeable pizzazz, coming in a genre not often enough known for it. -- Tad Hendrickson
Album Description
For anyone who has attended Josh Groban's phenomenal live show, you will have undoubtedly had the pleasure of seeing and hearing his lead violinist, Lucia Micarelli. Lucia came to Josh's tour after appearing with the Trans- Siberian Orchestra playing arenas across the U.S. in 2003. With the close of the second leg of Josh's tour, Lucia is recording her debut album in New York and London with producer Paul Schwartz. Musical selections will range from the works of composers Ravel and Ennio Morricone to David Bowie.
Customer Reviews:
Nice CD.......2007-07-15
This is one of my favorite CDs in my collection. I saw her play in person, and Live is much, much better then the CD.
Music from a Farther Room.......2007-05-22
I heard Lucia Micarelli during a 2007 Josh Groban concert. Her live solo performance in addition to her backgrounds for Groban were mesmerizing. I purchased this album to see if it was as enjoyable as her live work, and I was not disappointed. Micarelli performs a good mix of classical and pop pieces. My favorite tracks on the album are Smarkland, Meditation, Lady Grinning Soul, Portrait, and Nocturne/Bohemian Rhapsody.
relaxation.......2007-05-13
This CD is very well done. I was familiar with old favorites and delighted with new songs. I would like to hear more of the rock songs preformed by her. I think she's got a lot of talent and could possibly do well with the rock songs on a future album.
amazing.......2007-05-07
Lucia has power in her playing. I think that she shouldn't be allowed to play violin this good. Her raw talent is conveyed in every song. She doesn't just stick to classical, as the accompaniment music isn't just strings. I wished she had played a little more in Bohemian Rhapsody. I saw her in concert with Josh Groban and I knew I had to purchase this CD. Lucia is an inspiration and her love for the violin cannot be contained.
Talented violinist.......2007-03-29
When I saw and heard Lucia Micarelli perform with Josh Groban at a recent concert, I was so impressed with her talent, that I immediately went online to see what music of hers was available. Every item on her CD is wonderful, and I'm looking forward to her next CD.
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- Nice metal album
- My Favorite
- One of the Greatest Metal Albums to come out of UK in a While
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The Poison
Bullet for My Valentine
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ASIN: B000E0WJIC
Release Date: 2006-02-14 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Her Voice Resides
- 4 Words (To Choke Upon)
- Tears Dont Fall
- Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow
- Hit The Floor
- All These Things I Hate
- Room 409
- The Poison
- 10 Years Today
- Cries In Vain
- Spit You Out
- The End
Album Description
The Poison' is an album rooted in classic British metal, with brutal riffs and colossal, pounding drums all lovingly and respectfully thrown into the mix along with the band's own blend of powerhouse aggression and youthful anarchy and energy. With `The Poison', Bullet for my Valentine are set to firmly establish themselves as the front runners of UK Metal, and give all the US bands a run for their money.
From the stunning opening introduction track, guest staring classical metal titans Apocalyptica, the million miles an hour heavy as hell `Her Voice Resides', the acoustic metal classic in the making `All these things I hate (revolve around me)', through to the top anthem `4 Words (To choke upon)', this is a debut album to savour in all its epic, metal glory. Working once again with uber producer Colin Richardson (Machine Head, Cradle of Filth), the album successfully manages to capture the blinding raw energy and power of a band with the world at its feet, a band about to explode!
In the last year, Bullet for my Valentine have toured with Atreyu, It Dies Today, Funeral For A Friend, and just finished their headlining "Kerrang Tour" with special guests Hawthorne Heights.
Customer Reviews:
Nice metal album.......2007-07-25
After listening to this album I'll hook you guys up with a review. These guys really aren't the best metal musicians becuase of really simple guitar riffs. Even though they are simple they have a catchy tune and good song writing. Matt Tuck (lead singer) should sing most songs in their future beucause the other singer just gets annoying with his screams in the backround. I don't listen to most new metal bands but this band really has talent. I would rank them above any metal band that came out in the 2000's. This album really doesn't have a bad track except for "her voice resides". Hope you guys like my drunk review and give me a good rating. Buy or download this album!!!
My Favorite.......2007-06-21
My God, Bullet for My Valentine is one of my favorite bands. Not because of its "popularity," but because of its rather...unique sound. I'm not sure if it would be called unique due to the guitar solo's and excessive screaming, though...ah, well.
This band's sound is more in-your-face, like most Metal-based bands, with excellent guitar riffs and solo's. Certainly, this CD will not bore you, unless you get over things quickly. Other than that, this is a somewhat memorable band.
Somewhat. It could have been more shocking, it could have made us think, "Wow." And I mean, WOW. Oh, well. That all drives us towards the impossible perfection, now doesn't it? Hm.
This is highly recommended! Very nice, indeed!
One of the Greatest Metal Albums to come out of UK in a While .......2007-05-09
I first got this album after hearing there song Tears Don't Fall and I enjoyed it a lot. I like the fact that they mix good vocals with good screaming. I like screaming but I don't like too much of it and these guys give a good blend of both vocals and screaming. I a amazed that the lead singer can sing, scream and play guitar at the same time. This is a good album from a very talented band and I am impressed that everyone except the drummer gives significant vocal contribution. Recommended for anyone who enjoys Hardcore or Emocore. Highlights are Tears don't Fall, Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow, and All Theses Things I Hate (Revolve Around You).
Screamo-metal for mallcore kids.......2007-04-30
The Poison was introduced to me by a friend of mine who thought I might like them. The first song was good but,the rest of the album left a sour taste in my mouth. If I had to describe this record I would say it sounds like Atreyu and Avenged Sevenfold had a love child. The guitar is actually really good but, the singing is way too emo for my taste. It isn't very original either.You might even think that you have heard some of these songs on other metal records that recently came out."The Poison" does have it's moments. I liked "Spit You Out" and "4 Words" alot. Had there been more metal singing, less emo singing, and a little more originality it might have been worth buying. Instead they just leave you wondering if the same people who created N'Sync created these guys. 2 stars weak
The metal I've been looking for.......2007-04-24
This is the metal I've been looking for. Speed and aggression WITH technical ability and good song-crafting. On top of that, the guy can actually sing (when he chooses to--he likes to do the Pantera/Hatebreed vocal-cord, shredding-screaming-thing, which I don't get personally). Cool riffs and some cool soloing (but not much).
For me, The Poison draws on those elements that were best in 80s speed-metal while still having a contemporary sound. I don't give out five stars lightly but this is the best new disc I've gotten in quite some time.
Highly recommended.
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- One of the best ever!
- Kristen Chenowith
- Has its moments
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- This woman has what it takes, and then some...
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Release Date: 2001-05-29 |
Tracks:
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Kristin Chenoweth won a Tony for the supporting role of Sally Brown in the 1999 revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, made a memorably vampy Lily in the 1999 television film of Annie, and had an NBC sitcom created for her, Kristin! Now she grabs the spotlight in Let Yourself Go, her first solo recording. She mixes torchy standards ("My Funny Valentine," "How Long Has This Been Going On?") with Faith Prince-style sauciness ("If"), gets to show off her operatic and scat chops in the miniplay "The Girl in 14G," and shares a light duet with Jason Alexander (reviving his musical theater career post-Seinfeld). Perhaps her "Stranger Here Myself" isn't the weightiest you've ever heard, but this is an enjoyable album with a good deal of old-fashioned class, expertly accompanied by Rob Fisher and the Coffee Club Orchestra. --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews:
One of the best ever!.......2007-04-24
Do I mean the best album or the best singer? You are correct if you said both! I saw Kristin Chenoweth on a PBS show "Broadway's Best at the Pops," (though it was not the first time I had heard her) and decided to check out the offerings here. This is a collection of the kind of music and performances I love. She has a great range, a precise pitch, and a great style that is at the same time true to the music and to herself. In an era when singers try to outdo each other re-interpreting the composer's original work, not usually with great success, she is a blessing!
Kristen Chenowith.......2007-02-26
I bought this CD for the Girl in 14G. Yes, it's that good...
Has its moments.......2007-02-19
After watching Candide endlessly and going to see Ms. Chenoweth in The Apple Tree, I was hungry for something more portable to listen to. At times this fits the bill, but what surprised me the most is how thin her voice comes across on this recording. Perhaps it was the joy of seeing her live that has ruined this listener; perhaps I need to upgrade my aging music system. Then again, maybe the recording is just not as good as Ms. C singing Bernstein or as good as staring at Ms. C command a Broadway stage.
Great CD!.......2007-01-19
I truly enjoy listening to this CD. Kristin Chenoweth's vocal style and abilities are very well-matched to the songs selected for this album. If you enjoy classic, older-style Broadway/popular tunes, I would highly recommend this CD. Ms. Chenoweth has a bright, expressive voice and does a fantastic job with this material.
As with any full-length CD, there are a couple of songs I am not as crazy about, but that has to do with the songs themselves, not Ms. Chenoweth's vocal performance. Overall, I love this album and have listened to it several times now, since receiving it as a Christmas gift last month.
This woman has what it takes, and then some..........2007-01-12
Kristin Chenoweth brings new life to some timeless Broadways tunes while introducing a few wonderful new ones. This high pitched vocal goddess effortlessly provides for a nearly flawless and easy listening experience. I definitly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys jazz vocals, showtunes, or just a new spin on some old classics.
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- Some of Tom Waits Best.
- Waits in fine form...
- A jazzy, story-telling classic
- Romeo is Bleeding is a masterpiece. The album has gems just not all throughout.
- so worth looking back
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Blue Valentine
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ASIN: B000002GWJ
Release Date: 1990-05-11 |
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More hard-boiled tales from Tom Waits, who manages to sing lines like "Everyone I know is either dead or in prison" in a raw, whiskey-soaked rasp that sounds both comical and deadly serious. Waits doesn't break any new creative ground here, but continues to refine his down-and-out ham-and-egger persona. It's booze and broads, sex and violence, laughs and heartbreak. This 1978 album opens with an astonishingly desperate version of "Somewhere" (from "West Side Story"), performed like Louie Armstrong with a migraine. From there it's the usual Waits mix of crackpot wordplay and the cocktail lounge jazz likes of "Romeo Is Bleeding." --Steve Appleford
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Some of Tom Waits Best........2007-07-06
I would highly recomend this album for the Tom Waits fan and the Tom Waits curious.
I am a big Tom Waits fan myself, and this album is one of my favorites. It's from his earlier stuff, and shows us a bit of a transition from his crooner stuff, to the more weird and wacky. the songs are great, at times like orchestra crooner stuff, and at times real jazzy.
I recomend this to the person Curious about Tom waits because it shows his unique side, yet it is still very accessable to someone used to more mainstream stuff.
Great Album! Get it!
Waits in fine form..........2007-01-29
"Blue Valentine" has a tendency to be dismissed as a so called "transitional" album, being that it is sandwiched into the period between Waits' critically acclaimed early albums and his mid-career foray into the unique instrumentation and free form music of his "Rain Dogs" period. In my opinion when Waits' career is viewed as whole, every one of his albums could be classified as "transitional" works, because the man is constantly moving forward with his music and moving into new territory with each record he puts out. That being said, "Blue Valentine" is a great and underrated album. In my opinion the title track is one of the most desperate songs Waits ever recorded, and the spare instrumentation and Waits' gravelly voice perfectly captures the mood of paranoia he sings of. The lyrics to the song "Blue Valentines" are one of the best examples of Waits' talent as a songwriter, as he describes a man who abandoned his lover and was tracked down by her and continues to receive her letters. The lines "it feels like theres a warrant out for my arrest, you've got me checkin in my rearview mirror, and I'm always on the run, thats why I changed my name, and I didn't think you'd ever find me here", and his descriptions of a blind and broken heart and nights full of whiskey are true genius. The song has remained one of my favorites of his over the years. I also think that Waits' voice was at it's best on this album and "Heartattack and Vine". The grit and rasp of his pipes on these two albums are unbelievable. The other thing about "Blue Valentine" that stands out to me is "$29.00", a straight up slow blues jam that goes on for a little over eight minutes. To hear Waits use his voice in a pure blues setting is rare, and he spits out the lyrics with his acid growl in a way that would make Howlin' Wolf blush. All the instrumental solos on that song are tight, and I find myself continuing to play that song again and again. "Wrong Side Of The Road" and "Whistlin' Past The Graveyard" are two others where his voice is unbelievable. The classic "Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis" is another of Waits' tales of down and out individuals, and has a jazzy piano accompaniment. I also think that "Kentucky Avenue" is one of Waits' best ballads, and always gives a tug at my heartstrings when I hear it. To me, the only turnoff to this album is Waits' rendition of "Somewhere" from West Side Story. While it was definitely an interesting choice for him as far as cover tunes are concerned, it just never grabbed me, although I wouldn't say it's bad. While critics may say that Waits didn't break any new ground on this album lyrically or musically, I think they missed the boat. This is a solid album, and Waits melded the blues, jazz, and symphonic music onto one disc and somehow managed to tie it all together in a way that makes sense. While this may not fall into the category of essential Tom Waits, this is good music. I can't make it any simpler than that.
A jazzy, story-telling classic.......2007-01-02
On first listen (as with many Waits records), BLUE VALENTINE comes off as overly complicated, a mixture of various instruments and lyrics telling rather depressing stories, including the one about a prostitute begging a former lover for money, or the one about a crippled boy's dreams, or the one about a girl lost in the big city who gets taken advantage of. All of it told in that menacing growl, a voice that seems to demand that you NOT listen to these stories, that they are real and thus too disturbing for you.
But that's just the point: the songs on this album ARE disturbing at times--but at the same time, there's poetic irony and satire that almost makes you laugh. Romeo may be bleeding, "but not so's you'd notice." And good ol' Santa Claus is "drunk in the ski room." There's also some vague, hesitant tenderness: "Tell that little girl to let go of my sleeve/You'll be a woman when I catch you/As you fall in love with me." Waits's cast of characters is, as always, dragged from the trenches of real life, and their stories unfold as would yours or mine, if we happened to find ourselves in their situations. Hopefully, we'd have someone as talented as Waits to tell our tales.
Romeo is Bleeding is a masterpiece. The album has gems just not all throughout........2006-03-27
I always considered this and Heart Attack and Vine as his two lesser 70's works (with Closing Time even less, yet all filled with beauty). However, there's some songs on here that are some of his best ever:
Somewhere is one of the great covers of all time. He finds all the emotion in this song. Stunning.
Red Shoes he's done for years live. Nice.
Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis is a true story taking us in the mail from brave face to honesty. Touching.
Romeo Is Bleeding is one of his finest songs. Period. A touch of Spanish, almost a West Side Story feel to the song. This song always moves me when I hear it.
A Sweet Little Bullet From A Pretty Blue Gun. I love the sound of this song. The title is typical of his way with words that sound even better in the context of his unique musical style.
Blue Valentines is another song with heart.
I wouldn't buy this album first. If you want a 70's Tom Waits album get either Heart of Saturday Night or Small Change or Nighthawks at the Diner first. If/when you love any or all three of them, then you have permission to get this and Heart Attack and Vine, two solid but less consistent albums. chrisbct@hotmail.com
so worth looking back.......2006-01-22
First off, I'm a Tom Waits junkie. So if I appear slightly biased, it's because I am.
I have been acquiring all the Tom Waits music I can and have everything that's available. Since I had most of the songs on this cd on other cds, I had passed this one by. What a mistake! If the only song on the cd was "Kentucky Avenue" it would be well worth the cost and the effort. This song sung by someone else, without the voice and the sincerity of Mr. Waits might have sounded like a cheap effort to bring on the tears, but his delivery is so touching I feel like I'm eavesdroping on a special and private conversation. It's a story really of what would seem to be a 9 year old or so talking to a friend, sharing gossip and making big plans. The love and tenderness being shown by one friend to another is devestating. It goes beyond touching the listener's heart, and goes straight to the listener's soul.
The same goes for "$29 and an Alligator Purse", "Blue Valentine" -- there's not a bad song in the bunch. The background music is some of the best blues ever played.
I can't imagine anyone buying this cd and being dissappointed with it.
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- reviving an old memory
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- Florence's voice caused my dog to shake in fear.
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- Nightingale - Der Holle Rache [Germany]
ASIN: B000003F97
Release Date: 1992-04-14 |
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- Die zauberflote: der holle rache
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- Like A Bird
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Customer Reviews:
reviving an old memory.......2007-06-08
This is a recording of an old vinyl which was in my collection. It was good to see that it was available, on CD, just as I remembered it sounding
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So BAD she's GOOD .......2007-04-21
This is the most remarkable singing in all of recorded history. So BAD she's GOOD, Florence Foster Jenkins bankrolled herself into mini-stardom selling out her invitation-only once-a-year recitals until she became so legendary, she sold out Carnegie Hall to an audience snickering into their handkerchiefs. These recordings showcase that as BAD as Jenkins is, she gets WORSE . . . brilliantly so! With sensitive and serious accompaniment, Jenkins' voice is like a cross between a clucking chicken and a squeak toy played by Rusty Hinge. Each tune reveals a new vocal weakness (at best) or a deeper absurdity (at very best); these selections are a Punk miracle of self-delusion. I am grateful to all the brave reviewers who gave 5 stars 'cause they're right in its essential laughter factor; if you have a funny bone you cannot NOT laugh while listening to this lady sing!
my ears and belly hurt.......2007-04-11
My ears hurt from this absolutely abominable performance, and my belly from laughing.
A must for all music lovers.......2007-01-05
I first heard this album (LP) about 20 years ago on the radio. I recently recalled it and did a search on Amazon and to my amazement it and other titles were available. I purchased this disc for my wife's Christmas present 2006. We both cannot stop laughing every time we listen to it. I highly recommend this disc to anyone who loves the classics and has a hidden desire/dream that one day they too will be discovered and perform in large concert halls to utter amazement of the audience. Buy it, you won't regret it.
Florence's voice caused my dog to shake in fear........2007-01-02
This woman's voice was so bad that my dog started to shake in fear...then he ran and hid in my parent's room. I gave my friend the cd as a Christmas present and she said it ruined her Christmas. I, on the other hand, have never laughed so hard at someone's lack of musical ability! I've never heard anyone sound so horrible! Now, I don't want to give her all the credit..because when I heard Thomas Burns sing I FELL TO THE GROUND AND LAUGHED UNTIL I CRIED! I guess that's why I am giving it 5 stars. Anything that can make me laugh until I cry is worth its weight in gold!!!
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- An Awesome Live Band, These guys Kill!!
- great band, badly mixed
- Great CD, Great concert
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Live Friday the 13th (CD/DVD)
Maroon 5
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ASIN: B000AL732W
Release Date: 2005-09-20 |
Tracks:
- Shiver
- Through with you
- Tangled
- Harder To Breathe
- The Sun
- Wasted Years
- Secret
- Not Coming Home
- This Love
- Must Get Out
- Sunday Morning
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Featuring live performances of three #1 singles from their multi-platinum, worldwide breakthrough album - "This Love", "She Will Be Loved", and "Harder to Breathe"...also featuring the never before released songs, "Wasted Years" & the Oasis cover, "Hello".
DVD Extras: Exclusive interview documentary with writer/director Mitch Glaser Behind-the-scenes and live performance photo montage. 5.1 stereo mix Directed by acclaimed DVD director Russell Thomas (Coldplay, Dido).
Customer Reviews:
An Awesome Live Band, These guys Kill!!.......2007-07-05
I Am watching dvd Version of this Right Now, and Maroon 5 Are a Killer LIVE Band as well, as excellent Recording artist!! You will get 2 Discs with this package, 1 for Dvd Concert, and cd for Concert Songs. They Are both Awesome, is the only way to describe both!! And Just so you dont think im some teen age follower, im 32. They Appeal to anyone Regardless of Age in my Opinion! Of course most of these are the same songs from songs about jane album, but there all totally live, and the fact that you also get the Dvd is a no brainer! So if your fans and Dont have time to get to a concert, or just want the live version , Dont wait it is definetly worth the price!! Peace all.
great band, badly mixed.......2006-10-15
The dvd is good. I love their music and they perform with plenty of energy and emotion. It's good to see them stretch out musically on some of their songs. My complaint is with the CD. The music is poorly mixed. It seems to be a straight transfer of the dvd soundtrack, which any one with xillisoft or similar software could have done for themselves, although possibly not, given what previous reviewers have alerted us to about the copy protection software. Anyway, my point is that the cd hasn't been remixed for dedicated audio listening. As a result the crowd noise is way too loud all the way through every song. It is like listening to the cd in a room full of crickets and mosquitos, on a windy night next to a freeway by the ocean. The poor quality of the mix extends to the balancing of the instrument levels. In some songs the lead guitar sits out clear and strong and in others it is swamped by the rest of the band, robbing songs of their climactic moments.
A disappointing effort from a greaty band.
Great CD, Great concert.......2006-03-27
This is one awesome band, incredible musicians, the down and dirty lyrics remind me of some of the great R&B stuff back in the day. And Adam Levine's voice, you ain't gonna get him confused with anyone else.
The CD has been in my car's player since I took it out of the package. Like someone else said, I can play it over and over and not get tired of the music.
I hope these guys are around a long time
Content/ Copy-Protected CD - Rubbish.......2006-03-06
This spoilt it for me. I work away allot and couln't wait to download this on my ipod, which does actually copy, but the playback is messed up.
I bought this album and every other album I have on my Ipod and I should have the choice as to where I want to listen to it.
Secondly I hate the fact that it automtically installs software on my PC.
Don't buy it if you want to listen to it on you IPod.
Excelente.......2006-02-25
Es un muy buen disco, que se complementa con un buen dvd. Vale la pena comprarlo.
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- My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
- Sweet and Sultry and Simply Spectacular!
- The right product at the right time
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My Funny Valentine
Chet Baker
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ASIN: B000005GWQ
Release Date: 1994-01-25 |
Tracks:
- My Funny Valentine
- Someone To Watch Over Me
- Moonlight Becomes You
- This Is Always
- I'm Glad There Is You
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- Let's Get Lost
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Chet Baker was at the height of his popularity, the epitome of cool jazz, when these tracks were recorded for Pacific Jazz between 1952 and 1954. While Baker could hold his own in bop settings, the emphasis in this collection is squarely on his lyrical approach to ballads, whether singing or playing trumpet, with just a rhythm section or an added string orchestra. His vocals were absolutely distinctive, sung in a high-pitched, even fragile voice seemingly drained of emotion and yet possessing an inherent charm, a detachment that might be both the antithesis of style and its definition, whether it's heard as sensitivity or indifference. The singing is a double of his trumpet playing here, spare and barely present but achieving much through nuance and suggestion. Pianist Russ Freeman is an almost constant partner, supplying deft chords and harmonic daring, amplifying Baker's ideas. Their empathy is especially evident in the beautiful instrumental "Moon Love," but it's just as significant on signature Baker songs such as "My Funny Valentine," "Let's Get Lost," and "Like Someone in Love." --Stuart Broomer
Customer Reviews:
My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker.......2007-06-08
Dreadful shame this man died so young. So much talent both singing and playing the trumpet. A smooth, easy listening cd. Highly recommended
Sweet and Sultry and Simply Spectacular!.......2007-01-05
This music is perfect for a rainy day curled up on the couch by the fire with your significant other by your side. It's a shame they don't make music like this anymore. My favorite of all Chet's albums and one of my all-time favorites period. His rendition of "My Funny Valentine" is my personal favorite (even trumping Sinatra's wonderful version). There is not one song that disappoints, the whole CD is an absolute treasure. The man knew his limitations as a singer, and although he wasn't blessed with a voice like 'Ol Blue Eyes' or Johnny Hartman it's the raw emotion that he puts into the songs and the way he is able to phrase them (ala Billie Holiday) that makes it so special. Also his trumpet playing is absolutely superb as usual. One of the most romantic albums you will ever hear! I promise you will not be disappointed. Now go out and buy it now and play it on that special date with the woman (or man) of your dreams.
The right product at the right time.......2006-11-10
The product I had ordered arrived within the announced expected lead time.
Beautiful.......2006-07-30
Saw an old video clip of Elvis Costello and Chet Baker on Utube and have read stories where EC raves about him. He is right. Beautiful songs and voice and horns. Highly recommended.
Top-notch..like a soft blanket that wraps around you.......2006-07-27
My Funny Valentine is an excellent collection of standards. The vocals are stunning. Give a listen - should be on any music lovers shelf.
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- WOW!!!!!!!
- I have "The Poison" inside of me!
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The Poison (Deluxe Edition)
Bullet for My Valentine
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ASIN: B000Q66HBE
Release Date: 2007-06-12 |
Tracks:
- Intro
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- Tears Don't Fall
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- 7 Days (bonus track)
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- Her Voice Resides-filmed Live at Brixton Academy, London, England
- Hand Of Blood -video
- 4 Words (To Choke Upon)- video
- Tears Don't Fall-video
- All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me)-video
Customer Reviews:
WOW!!!!!!!.......2007-07-22
When I first saw this item I was browsing around the internet just killing time. I already own the original release of The Poison, so I was a little hesitant to order this for 4 new tracks and a dvd. I wish I had bought it as soon as i noticed it. The extra tracks are amazing and the dvd is fantastic. BFMV is one of the best new bands I've heard in awhile. The music is melodic and heavy. If you do not own this cd do yourself a favor and buy it. TODAY!!!
I have "The Poison" inside of me!.......2007-07-05
Bullet for My Valentine is awesome!!! I love the bonus tracks on here. I have "The Poison" inside of me. These guys kick a$$!
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- Best Movie Tunes you Never Heard
- Worth Every Cent
- The Sting you may not know
- My Funny Valentine...
- Expensive? Define expensive.
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My Funny Valentine: Sting at the Movies
Sting
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ASIN: B0007N33MC
Release Date: 2005-04-04 |
Tracks:
- My Funny Valentine
- Englishman in New York
- Shape of My Heart
- Angel Eyes
- Until
- It's Probably Me
- Windmills of Your Mind
- Secret Marriage
- Fragile
- Mighty
- Valparaiso
- Someone to Watch Over Me
- Moonlight
- My One and Only Love
- Murder by Numbers
- Demolition Man
- My Funny Friend and Me
- All for Love
Album Description
Japanese only 18-track album, includes the title track featuring Herbie Hancock, 'English Man In New York', 'Murder By Numbers', 'Shape Of My Heart' and more. Universal. 2005.
Album Details
Exclusive Japan Only Release featuring a Rendition of the Popular Jazz Standard 'my Funny Valentine' as the Theme Song for the Japanese Film "Ashura", which Will Be Theatrically Released Across Japan on April 16, 2005. In Collaboration with Herbie Hancock, Sting Recorded this Song Especially for "Ashura".
Customer Reviews:
Best Movie Tunes you Never Heard.......2007-06-15
Admittedly I'm a big Sting fan but this CD exceeded my expectations. His original compositions are great and his covers, particularly Michel LeGrand's Windmills of Your Mind (a favorite song) bring something absolutely unique to each song. A lot of music you can't get on any other Sting CD.
Worth Every Cent.......2007-02-17
Yes, it's expensive, but if you're a Sting fan, find a way to buy this. Today. Now.
It's a small price to pay for such a comprehensive selection which includes many of what I consider his best recordings. The fact that there's an overwhelming number of jazz pieces only adds to the overall value. Sting excels at this genre, but has kept them out of his commercial releases, though I have no idea why.
A personal favourite -- the sublime Moonlight from the soundtrack to "Sabrina" -- makes a welcome appearance here, together with other noteworthy gems like The Windmills Of Your Mind ( sensual ), Until... ( lovely ), My One And Only Love ( gorgeous ) and It's Probably Me ( super cool ).
18 terrific tracks, one rare collection, superb sound quality. You couldn't possibly ask for anything more.
The Sting you may not know.......2007-01-10
A wonderful collection of recordings by Sting done for movies. His interpretation of My One And Only Love is one of my favorite versions of this song. There are many well done Jazz standards and this is as close as one can get to a Jazz standards album that Sting available now.
My Funny Valentine..........2006-12-19
This is an expensive update of the import that came out and I bought a few years ago. The additions are amazing especially My Funny Valentine, which is all you'd expect it to be: a quiet, thoughtful reading by Sting closely mic'd and accompanied by an upright bass and soft piano arrangement. (Think 'Moonlight.') 'Until' reminded me of the b-side 'This was never meant to be.' 'My Funny Friend and me' is nice and the Irish flavored 'the Mighty' sounds like it could've been on the Mercury Falling CD. However; you DO get the superior 'Windmills of your mind.' which was originally a Brand New Day b-side, (which probably adds to the price tag) AND you get the original 'Fragile' from 'Nothing Like the Sun.' Overall, these songs are exchanged for 'De Doo Doo Doo', 'I burn for you', and 'Need your love so bad.' Which is all to the good--however, why the disc ends with the loud Demolition Man remix is anyone's guess.
Expensive? Define expensive........2006-07-22
18 tracks for 50 bucks seems extravagant? Not here. Not at all. Under ordinary circumstances I'd agree that 50 bucks can go a long way elsewhere say on iTunes but you HAVE to have this cd if you have any love for music. Figure this into the equation: Where do you get a perfect musical combination of hip and cool but without hype and yet still acquire the epitome of sophisticated? Where do you find such absolute impact as Sting's experience and vocal outgrowth? He reaches and it works - magnificently. Get lost in these 18 tracks and thank me later.
The extraordinary orchestrations and his voice make it clear why many of these songs were focal pieces for movie scores. I love this cd. I treasure it in fact. If you're on the fence - choose "yes." *whispering* sometimes you can find it much cheaper on eBay.
Pop Music:
- Voyage II/Echoes Of Paradise
- Way of the Ocean
- Where the Earth Touches the Stars
- Wolf Magic
- A Dream Come True
- A Night at the Movies
- Adiemus II: Cantata Mundi [Import]
- Ancient City
- Ancient Journeys: A Vision of the New World
- Aral
Pop Music
pop music
Recommended Music:
The Little Killers
Zhou Long: The Ineffable
White Christmas
Music: Sing Along Song [CD-single] [Import]
Your Chill to My Sound Sleep [Import]
Youth Is Yours [Explicit Lyrics]
Witaj Jezu
Yr Atal Genhedlaeth
You [Import]
Wagner - Parsifal / Meier, Jerusalem, Hölle, van Dam, von Kannen, Tomlinson, Berlin Phil., Barenboim
Wrong Number [CD-single]
Widow [CD-single] [Import]
Unplugged
Fly
Oceans Apart