Light & Spirit

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This disc presents a range of emotive Renaissance compositions originally written by composers from France, England, Ireland, Netherlands, and Germany. These pieces reach directly into the emotional realm, bypassing constraints of time or culture; they are serene, joyful, and elegant.

All of the music is performed by Hans Christian (of the top-selling duo RASA) utilizing the cello, nyckelharpa, sarangi, harmonium, and percussion instruments. This creates a listening experience with an authentic feel that forgoes the use of modern influences such as synthesizers and added improvisation.

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"An elegant offering of Renaissance music. The music is structured, yet whispers emotion. The mood evoked is one of classic beauty and grace."
Susan W. Cooke, Yoga Practitioner

Light & Spirit,Hans Christian,New Earth Records,Chamber Jazz,Ethnic Fusion,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Light & Spirit

Tracks:

Quicksand
A Kiss To Send Us Off
Dig
Anna Molly
Love Hurts
Light Grenades
Earth To Bella (Part 1)
Oil And Water
Diamonds And Coal
Rogues
Paper Shoes
Pendulous Threads
Earth To Bella (Part 2)

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A rare case in which a band actually gets better with time, this California hard rock quintet seems to have finally grown into its skin on its fifth album. Casting off the dated slap-bass funk and pointless nu-metal angst of its early years (well, mostly), Light Grenades is not only a worthwhile follow-up to 2003's A Crow Left of the Murder--the expansive disc many fans consider Incubus's best--but shows improvements all around. Singer Brandon Boyd has learned to temper the words he plucks out of the thesaurus with genuine heartbreak, while the rest of the group proves it can do a lot more than offer up nonstop grooves. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

their best effort.......2007-08-02

from beginning to end, this is incubus' best effort to date. crow might show off their talent and creativity a bit more , but as far as structure, and overall songs, this one takes the cake. it acually just reminds me of a more polished and concise version of crow. where as crow is a bit more experimental, and full of energy , similar to their live show. both are great cds. i first got into incubus when i heard stellar. make yourself and morning view quickly became 2 of my favorite albumss. since then i like to think my musical tastes have matured, but so have incubus. science and fungus are pretty mediocre nu metal/faith no more/bungle wanabe albums, with summer romance being the only worthwhile non novelty song from either. make yourself starts to break the mold , and they finally come through as theirselves in morning view. then they ditch their bass player and pick up an open minded artist in ben kenney. from crow on out they are completely theirselves and the music is much better for it. i believe they are better when they are their poetic/slightly girly selfs.. but in the last two albums they are learning how to also incorporate their hard rock/experimental side without coming off as angsty, or trying to copy nu metal acts. long live incubus

Not their best effort.......2007-07-27

I'm starting to get the feeling that Brandon Boyd is only capable of writing deep, complex songs about relationships, love, and loss. When I think back to the albums before "Morning View," there are a handful that standout which aren't about said topics- "Make Yourself," "A Certain Shade of Green," "Pardon Me," Even Morning View had "Just a Phase." But it feels like most of the tracks that jump out on "Light Grenades" are about love, loss of love, etc.
And I guess I've always known that about Boyd. Most of the bands hit singles are about that stuff- (Drive, Stellar, Wish You Were Here, etc.) But I honestly feel like his songwriting has stalled. It feels at times that the music itself has become less complex, more formulaic than in the past. I realize the analogy isn't spot on, but it's starting the feel like the difference between Metallica's "And Justice For All" and The Black Album. At the time- it might have been just one album. Now that we have perspective on it, it was the first in a series of very different, less complex songs. I feel like that's where Incubus is headed.
Don't get me wrong. This is the one band left that I will buy a the album for without hearing a single track. But it's been two albums since I've been remotely satisfied.
I hope they go back to the kind of band they were before, less "poppy."

"Dig" is my favorite track on this album.

It also might be a coincidence, but maybe in a few years we'll find out that Alex Katunich's departure hurt more than they thought it would (with no offense to Ben Kenney's playing).

Mixed results on 2006 offering........2007-07-17

The first half of this album is great. Exactly the sort of catchy songs that you'd expect from them. "A Kiss to Send Us Off" is a strong opening track, "Dig" explores the territory of previous hit "Drive", "Anna Molly" is the standout track on the album, with a clever play on words, and "Love Hurts" is an excellent ballad. There are a few more songs that I thought were pretty good, but the rest of the album seems like weak B-side material. Corny song names like "Oil & Water" and "Diamonds and Coal" don't help either.
I think Incubus is a great band, but they should have waited until they had a full album of above average songs before releasing it. As it stands, I give the first half a 4.5, and the second a 2.5. Check out the songs first before buying, and maybe you'll like the whole thing, what do I know? But I think most will agree that there are only 5 good songs on here.

BUY THIS ALBUM!.......2007-06-24

I think this album is one of Incubus' best yet. There is not one song on this album that I dont like. If you like lyrics that have deep meaning and a sound that opens you up from the inside out through vocals and instrument, then this is for you.

For some reason Earth to Bella pt. 1 is getting a bad rep. I dont understand that at all. This song took me on a roller coaster ride the first time i listened to it and its one of my top 5 on the CD. My favorite song on the album is Oil and Water. You know, if you're reading these reviews and you're not sure whether or not to buy it, stop right now. Listen and judge the album for yourself. You wont be let down.

This is a different spin for Incubus and it was a good one. I have no complaints at all for this album. Buy it and enjoy the magic of INCUBUS.

A Kiss to send us off
Dig
Anna Molly
Earth to Bella pt. 1
*Oil and Water*
Diamond and Coal

Great band getting even better.......2007-05-13

Know how some of your favorite bands seem to get a little less great over time, until eventually you stop picking up their weak albums? Well, Incubus has broken the mold because their newest album, "Light Grenades," is actually much stronger than the past two. While I would give "Morning View" a 4/5 and "Crow Left of the Murder" a 3/5, I give "Light Grenades" a 5/5 for sure. Every song on the record is a slam dunk, seriously. BUT if buy this CD thinking it's full of crunchy guitar riffs and expecting to rock out, you might want to preview the songs first. This is a melodious and beautiful rock album but it's nothing to mosh to.

All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

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NOT A BAD GREATEST HITS COMPILATION ALBUM ON ONE CD.
A GREAT ALBUM
Quit
Greatest hits is a hit
A NICE COLLECTION OF ELO HITS, I WISH THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SOME ODD HITS FOR A CHANGE.........

All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
E.L.O.
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0009YNSJW
Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

Mr. Blue Sky
Evil Woman
Don't Bring Me Down
Sweet Talkin' Woman
Shine A Little Love
Turn To Stone
The Diary Of Horace Wimp
Confusion
Hold On Tight
Livin' Thing
Telephone Line
All Over The World
Wild West Hero
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Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
Xanadu
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Strange Magic
Alright
Rock And Roll Is King

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The Electric Light Orchestra were one of the biggest and most successful bands of the late 1970s, producing a massive string of hit singles and albums that almost any other band would envy. Their works have been cited as influences by such hip acts as Grandaddy and Super Furry Animals. Their frontman and leader Jeff Lynne has been the producer of choice for people like Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and George Harrison. From "Evil Woman", "Don't Bring Me Down" and "Mr Blue Sky" to "Livin' Thing" and "Hold On Tight", there are few duds amongst these 20 remastered tracks. ELO produced some of the biggest and best singles in rock & roll's history, and All Over The World: The Very Best Of ELO is an excellent reintroduction to this great band. Hopefully, this also signals the beginning of a long-overdue revival and re-evaluation. --Robert Burrow

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NOT A BAD GREATEST HITS COMPILATION ALBUM ON ONE CD........2007-07-07

I will be writing a review on the legendary greatest hits compilation album entitled "THE VERY BEST OF ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (ELO), ALL OVER THE WORLD" by one of Rock's all-time greatest bands ever. I give you one of Britain's pride and joy's and one of Birmingham, England's favorite sons, E-L-E-C-T-R-I-C L-I-G-H-T O-R-C-H-E-S-T-R-A! This legendary compilation album was originally released in 2005 on Compact Disc on the Epic / Legacy Records label which is manufactured and distributed by Epic Records, a division of Sony BMG Music Entertainment Ltd. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the overall best informative and most accurate review possible.

ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (ELO) will forever go down in Rock n' Roll history and be remembered for composing and recording some of Rock's all-time greatest sacred anthems ever. When guitarist Jeff Lynne met up and joined forces with lead vocalist and frontman Roy Wood, bassist Rick Price and drummer Bev Bevan, ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA would be born with the same traditional music sound values like that of ELO'S most favorite band and idol's, THE BEATLES. When ELO was formed in 1970, Jeff Lynne made it perfectly clear that the band's intentions were to pick up where THE BEATLES classic anthem "I Am The Walrus" left off. ELO composed and recorded some great legendary hit songs and albums through the years during the period of 1973 to 2001. Listening to all of their hit songs, it is clearly evident in which you can actually feel THE BEATLES influence in this legendary band. In my opinion, had THE BEATLES stayed together from 1970 to 2001, ELO would have sounded in comparison just like THE FAB FOUR. And if that wasn't enough, ELO were actually one of the early pioneers to present their legendary concert performances with their rare breathtaking and explosive vibrant light and laser displays along with their massive flying saucer stage sets. Which now brings me to the legendary greatest hits compilation album I'm about to review for all of you today. "THE VERY BEST OF ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA (ELO), ALL OVER THE WORLD" chronicles and highlights the majority of ELO'S greatest hit songs from the 1973 to 2001 period. In my opinion, this legendary compilation album is without a doubt, a true testament of the brilliance and musical creativity of four masterminded genius'. This legendary compilation album is also a fine fitting tribute to a great legendary band that was truly indeed, far ahead of their time. This album is the tales in the life and world of ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, their music is their story that speaks for itself.

It is now time to let the Rock n' Roll music of ELO to speak for itself and back it up musically as it was originally truly intended to be heard and listened to. "THE VERY BEST OF ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, ALL OVER THE WORLD" from 2005 begins with the incredible upbeat Rocker "Mr. Blue Sky," the forever ELO stamped trademark Rocker, "Evil Woman," the forever blistering ELO stamped trademark Rocker, "Don't Bring Me Down," this legendary anthem is a perfect example of how beautifully and harmoniously classical orchestrated music blends with Rock n' Roll as THE BEATLES forever proved it, "Sweet Talkin' Woman," the breathtaking orchestrated Hard Rocker "Shine A Little Love," the amazing synthesized and orchestrated Rocker "Turn To Stone," the breakthrough synthesized and orchestrated mild Rocker "The Diary Of Horace Wimp," the beautifully slow/medium acoustic Rocker "Confusion," the groundbreaking synthesized Rocker with the feelings and sounds bringing back the true spirit of the fifties, "Hold On Tight," the beautifully arranged orchestrated Rocker "Livin' Thing," the beautifully slow mindblowing sounds and special effects mild Rocker, "Telephone Line," the unforgettable orchestrated ans synthesized Rock anthem "All Over The World," the beautifully slow sounding orchestrated synthesized Rocker "Wild West Hero," the slow and smooth orchestrated Rocker "Showdown," the a*s kicking ELO stamped trademark orchestrated Hard Rocker "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle," the original genuine Rockin' version that was also recorded by OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN, "Xanadu," the slow teaser erupting into a a*s kicking, explosive Hard orchestrated Rocker, "Rockaria," the beautifully slow and soothing orchestrated mild Rocker, "Strange Magic," the merciless synthesized Hard Rocker "Alright" and the fast and energetic synthesized Rocker "Rock And Roll Is King." May I also add that the music track recording arrangements on all of these great hit songs were layed down perfectly. I would also like to commend ELO on their most beautiful harmony vocals. Their singing sounded so refreshing and heavenly.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary greatest hits compilation album for everyone of all ages to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. If you love THE BEATLES, you will love this album. This priceless gem has already proven to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER. There are also many other ELO greatest hits compilation albums that you might want to check out and research further into before you make your final decision. In doing this, you will have found the best album that is right for you and suits your music tastes and needs. When this is accomplished, you will have also taken a giant step in owning and starting your very own personal ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA music collection. You can do all of your researches and album purchases either on Amazon com or at your nearest local Borders Books and Music store.

In closing, despite changing numerous band personnel in the late 70's and throughout the 80's, ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA would still successfully continue in delighting their fans with their legendary albums and concert tours to highly critically acclaim for many more years up to the very day when the band officially disbanded in 1988. Prior to 1988, from 1987 onwards, Jeff Lynne has become one of the world's most sought after in-demand songwriter and producer, successfully collaborating and producing with legendary artists as well as personal friends such as the late great George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, the late great Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Tom Petty and Brian Wilson. Lynne was also a member of the legendary Grammy-award winning band THE TRAVELING WILBURIES. It seems to me that Jeff Lynne keeps himself pretty busy and active in the music world. With all of this in mind, ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA has forever left their place and mark in Rock n' Roll history and their many contributions, accomplishments and achievements will never be forgotten or denied. So here's to you Jeff, Roy, Rick and Bev. Thanks for the great memories and moments. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I truly hope that you have enjoyed reading it as much as I have truly enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also deeply hope that all of you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA FOREVER! Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever in Rock, John L.

A GREAT ALBUM.......2007-06-28

THIS IS AN ALBUM NAMED "OUT OF THE BLUE." IT'S A GREAT ALBUM. YOU MUST GET IT . IT'S FANTASTIC! "STARLIGHT" AND "MR BLUE SKY" ARE GREAT SONGS, AND "SWEET TALKING WOMAN" IS SUPER TOO. HEY WHAT ABOUT "TURN TO STONE" AND "ITS OVER?" THEY'RE AWESOME ALSO.

I LIKE THE WEIRD SOUNDS AT THE BEGINNING OF "STARLIGHT" AND "SUMMER AND LIGHTNING." ALSO, "STARLIGHT" HAS A GREAT LINE THAT SAYS 'STARLIGHT, YOUR EYES ARE LOOKING DOWN ON ME.' "JUNGLE" IS ALSO A PRETTY GOOD SONG.

SEE YOU SOON. BYEBYE.

Quit.......2007-05-27

crying about the couple or three songs this album doesn't contain for ***** sake its a single cd. would you like them to include the whole ELO library? heres a thought stop being so cheap and go buy a another set which includes the songs that you cant live without or better yet put the cd in play it and be happy. That being said this is a very good collection. Thank You.

Greatest hits is a hit.......2007-03-30

If you love ELO then you will love this compilation.

A NICE COLLECTION OF ELO HITS, I WISH THERE COULD HAVE BEEN SOME ODD HITS FOR A CHANGE................2007-01-16

Nice overseen remastering job by Jeff Lynn. With the exception of the new version of "Xanadu"(I wish it was the 1980 version with Olivia Newton John), the song list is pretty nice. This sampling of ELO hits is a great way for a new ELO fan to start an ELO collection. Nice linear notes by Jeff. Again as with all the ELO greatest hits and ELO box sets there are favorite songs missing. Best bet by all the Epic /Legacy remastered ELO cd releases, but if you just want one disc full of hits this disc is a nice edition to have. I wish "Look At Me Now", "Dreaming Of 4000" and a few more ELO oddities were on this collection I know these are two odd songs that are not known as ELO greatest hits material but it would have added a little different curriculum to this latest ELO greatest hits release. I still enjoyed the listen it brought brought back alot of memories. While I listened to this ELO greatest hits collection cd, as usual I cracked an ELO smile. Recommended listening...............

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I love the music
Saw the Broadway show!!!!
Just saw the Broadway show!
XANADU still rocks!
great for nostalgia

Xanadu

Manufacturer: MCA
ProductGroup: Music
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I love the music.......2007-07-23

I bought the CD (I'm sure I have the tape somewhere) after going to see Xanadu the musical on Broadway. These songs are great. These are the best songs by ELO and some of the best by Olivia Newton-John.

Saw the Broadway show!!!!.......2007-07-13

Holy Moly- The movie is terrible and the broadway musical is PURE Heaven! What a blast. Go Go GO! It's the most fun I've had in a theater in years!

Just saw the Broadway show!.......2007-07-09

let's face it the movie sucks; the soundtrack is pretty great (with nostalgia's glow). so, i was sooo shocked by the stage version. the creators figured that taking a crappy, dated film and sending it up is, if not easier, better than trying to recreate a classic. trust me, that's the only reason i looked at this listing, haha. it made me realize that even the crap from our past can be good enough to look back on fondly.

XANADU still rocks!.......2007-06-04

Yep! Proud to say I own the CD and DVD. The movie was corney but the soundtrack was great! I remember seeing the movie when I was younger and left the theater happy because it was all fantasy and I hummed to all the songs. Olivia has a voice of a goddess and I I'll never get tired listening to "MAGIC" over and over again. If anybody come visit NYC go see XANADU on broadway. I had such a good time and the show is real funny because they make a parady of the movie.

great for nostalgia.......2007-05-22

Great CD for "old" people that remember it. The Cliff Richard songs are kind of plain, but the rest is good to listen to.

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No words to describe this work

Light & Love
Anael And Bradfield
Manufacturer: Apsis Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000P29B9E
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Tracks:

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"An outstanding talent who captures the very essence of beauty. Look out Enya--you've got serious competition." -- iTunes

"A world of peace and serenity where heart and soul become one." -- Quebec Loisirs

"Transcendentally gorgeous singing, lovely yet compelling melodies." -- New Age Retailer

"Music for awakening in every sense of the word." -- Seattle New Times

"Magnificent and moving. This music reaches deep into the truth of our human essence." -- Shelley Yates

A compelling and enlightening collection of some of Bradfield and Anael's finest instrumental and vocal music. Features the timeless Anael song "Be Still Thy Soul" and the classic Bradfield track "Heaven & Earth Spirits," each downloaded over 500,000 times online.This music holds important tonal information to awaken the soul and infuse human beings with truth, love, and hope for the future. These hidden tones are in fact an encoded program to facilitate the awakening and ascension of a critical mass of humanity on our planet as we engage the universal energy and shift into a new paradigm. LIGHT & LOVE is carefully sequenced to assist during meditation, to open and activate chakras, or simply to uplift the listener to a place of pure joy, enhancing any day. Features several original, melodic adaptations of timeless Tibetan Buddhist mantras. Sixteen-page deluxe booklet contains insights and commentary by Shelley Yates.

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No words to describe this work.......2007-07-29

This is the first time I've been moved enough by a CD to write a review. This CD is unlike any other I've heard. I've played it for several friends and family members, who all subsequently wanted to purchase their own copy. My favorite track is #4, entitled "Padmasambhava". As an avid fan of the classical and New Age genres, I can honestly say that this track is the most ethereal, celestial, evocative piece of music I've ever experienced. For me, the harmonics resonate in such a way as to trigger a wellspring of images from the unconscious, and have somehow facilitated the peeling away of layers of resistance and pain, allowing me to begin a path of transformation after years of being stuck in a rut. Let me add that I am an engineer, grounded in science and mathematics, but always keeping an open mind. Anyway, for what it's worth, these are my observations.

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Keep Reachin' Up
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Have some friends who still haven't discovered what the Sarah Brightman fuss is all about? You'll find the perfect introduction to make converts of them all in Classics, so they'll have no more excuses to remain clueless. Sporting a Botticelli-inspired image of the platinum-selling soprano on the cover, Classics is a classy anthology including highlights from three of Brightman's chart-topping releases along with seven new tracks. Songs personally selected by the diva as her favorite classical interpretations are culled from her previous blockbusters: Time To Say Goodbye, Eden, and La Luna. And whether you're a fan already in the fold or one in the making, the new material here shows the diva at the top of her form, in new renderings of "O Mio Babbino Caro" and "Nessun Dorma" (accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic)--fascinating displays of the operatic confidence she's developed over her career. Other new offerings include a touching version of Schubert's "Ave Maria,' "Winter Light," a fresh take on her signature song "Pie Jesu" (from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem). "Alhambra" and "Dans La Nuit"--a real treat, bathing the listener in Brightman's silky, sensuous vocalism--add two original titles to her famous adaptations of classical melodies to new lyrics (using Chopin's haunting E major Etude in the latter case). All told, a lovely affirmation of the directions Brightman has boldly taken in her career to date. -Sarah Chin

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Customer Reviews:

Sarah's Best Easy Listening CD.......2007-03-15

Sarah Brightman's talent is limitless. Her soprano and/or alto voice is among the best and she lets it show in 'CLASSICS'. CLASSICS is a beautiful, easy listening, and peaceful CD. CLASSICS is one to listen to in tranquil or relaxing moments. "CLASICS" is a collection of great pieces of music written by great composers (Shuburt, Handel, Chopin, Puccini, and the like). I have listened to CLASSICS about 15 times now and it always puts me in a quiet and peaceful mood (I am ~50 years old).

Best Brightman CD.......2007-02-07

A classical composition which showcases the beautiful voice of Sarah Brightman. A timeless CD which will continue to be a favourite over the years.

Sarah Brightman is a Classic.......2007-01-02

Sarah Brightman is at her best in "Classics." From Dvorak's "Rusalka" (Opera B.203) to Beethoven's haunting Op 52, slow movement (Symphony #7), Brightman's voice and lyrical style are a joy. I particularly enjoy her performances of Schubert's Ave Maria and Andrew Lloyd Weber's Pie Jesu. This is a great add to my collection of serious music.

Not The Best - Not the Worst - From Sarah Brightman.......2006-12-30

After purchasing this CD for my iPod for iTunes, I must say that I'm a little bit dissapointed. 7 new recordings and 8 old ones, ones that I already happen to have. I do like the fact that they're all on one CD! Some of her new recordings, including, "Ave Maria", "Winter Light", "Alhambra", "Dans La Nuit", and the new recording of "Pie Jesu" are just too breathy for my taste. It seems as with every changing CD, Sarah's voice changes. I'm not saying that the result is bad; it actually gives the songs more of a dream like quality, but I'm used to the younger, more Andrew Lloyd-Webber integrated Sarah. Scooping continually occurs in new recordings of "O Mio Babbino Caro", and "Nessun Dorma". In some tracks from La Luna, like "Figlio Perduto", Sarah's voice is TOTALLY dominated by harmonizing recordings that sound almost mechanical.

OVERALLY - The new songs sound O.K. and the old recordings are just as good as they were back then. This album is still a great buy!

Nice Cover.......2006-12-27

I'm a heterosexual guy who's not an opera aficionado - I only mention these facts because I seem to be right in the bull's-eye of the target market for this product. Sarah B. has a nice voice and she's pretty. Both of these are featured prominently on this CD. The cover and several pages in the insert are devoted to what must have been a very long and expensive photo shoot (and Photoshop) of a semi-clad Sarah looking marvelous. (The CD also comes with a flyer so you can buy various Brightman "Classics" apparel - perhaps not for the heterosexual male).

As far as the music goes: not bad, not great. I don't claim to have the most discerning ears for this sort of music, but everything was OK by me. However, the pieces on the CD with which I'm somewhat familiar, such as "O Mio Babbino Caro," didn't sound quite as good as other versions I've heard (and that includes by Charlotte Church, not just opera stars). Also, the solo version of "Time to Say Goodbye" didn't sound nearly as good to me as the duet with Bocelli.

In sum, there were 3-4 songs I liked enough to rip to MP3s - which is enough so that I didn't feel ripped myself...

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ELO's finest!
electric light orchestra; the essestial electric light orchestra
Trans-generational awesomeness
ELO CD
It's a Living Thing

The Essential Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra
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All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
The Very Best Of Supertramp
ELO's Greatest Hits
Boston - Greatest Hits
Cars - Complete Greatest Hits

ASIN: B00008PX8W
Release Date: 2006-04-10

Tracks:

Evil Woman
Do Ya
Can't Get It Out Of My Head
Mr. Blue Sky
Strange Magic
Livin' Thing
Turn To Stone
Sweet Talkin' Woman
Telephone Line
Shine A Little Love
Hold On Tight
Calling America
Rock And Roll Is King
Don't Bring Me Down
Roll Over Beethoven

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ELO's finest!.......2007-07-18

This is a great collection of ELO songs. I had this on an album (dating myself) and had to get it on a CD.

electric light orchestra; the essestial electric light orchestra.......2007-05-14

They have always been great! Most of the songs are hits.

Trans-generational awesomeness.......2007-05-11

I thank CSI for using Mr. Bluesky in one of their recent episodes. It led to this Amazon purchase.

ELO CD.......2007-04-02

Great CD !! All of their greatest hits on one cd !! I listen to it all of the time !!

It's a Living Thing.......2007-03-28

Jeff Lynne has got to be one of the most underrated pop geniuses of the seventies and eighties. While the world of prog-rockers was bombasting themselves with side-long double album extravaganzas (Yes, I am talking about Yes...), Jeff Lynne and his mates in Electric Light Orchestra decided that "I Am The Walrus" and "Good Vibrations" were all the inspiration they needed.

The end result is a body of work that sounds even better to these aging ears than they did in 1975. From their orchestral rave-up on Chuck Berry's "Roll Over Beethoven" to the "bama-lama-lama" chorus on the rockabilly "Rock and Roll Is King," Lynne mastered styles effortlessly for three decades. (Even if "Zoom" is not represented here.) Despite the fact that ELO had pretty much abandoned the "orchestra" part of their name by "Time," the 'pocket-symphony' concept stayed with them till the last hit on this CD, "Calling America." Songs like "Rock and Roll Is King" hint at the production chops Lynne would eventually bring to the likes of Tom Petty, Travelling Wilburys, George Harrison and Dave Edmunds.

I chose this "Essential ELO" CD to be in my collection over "All Over The World" primarily because this set includes "Do Ya." "All Over The World" does have a few choice classic-rock cuts ("Ma Ma Belle" and "The Diary Of Horace Wimp" to name two), but if you're looking to get the sugar coated buzz of the 70's singles, this is the collection to own. My rating is held to four stars because of ommissions like "Four Little Diamonds," "10538 Overture" or "Showdown." (This should have been a double set, ala "Strange Magic.") Now that all the albums are back out in pristine remasters, you can pick and choose the classic ELO to fit your whims.

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AMAZING GRACE!
Vintage Vince and Andy - Welcome Back Erasure!
STOP! Stand there where you are...and DON'T buy this version of the CD!!!

Light at the End of the World
Erasure
Manufacturer: Mute U.S.
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ASIN: B000OLHGD4
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

Sunday Girl
I Could Fall In Love With You
Sucker For Love
Storm In A Teacup
Fly Away
Golden Heart
How My Eyes Adore You
Darlene
When A Lover Leaves You
Glass Angel

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Recorded in Autumn 2006 in a converted home studio in Maine, LIGHT AT THE END OF THE WORLD is ERASURE'S return to pop form after 2006's critically-acclaimed acoustic album, UNION STREET. Features the single, "I Could Fall In Love With You". Andy Bell declares: "This album is to show people that our pop isn't finished... it's saying we can still do it, we can still write great songs".

Customer Reviews:

AMAZING GRACE!.......2007-07-25

I love Erasure and have for over 20 years. I listen to Erasure and Marc Almond exclusively, as I find them full of heart and soul that is profoudly moving. At first I was thrown off by this album since it is so different. It took me about 2 weeks to fall in love with it but now I am hooked! The songs have wonderful music and the words are so sexy! It's great to dance to! The songs are equally profound as in the past and do touch my soul like only Erasure can do. Very highly recommended. Golden Heart and How My Eyes Adore You are my favorites. I love this album and it is one of the best yet!

Vintage Vince and Andy - Welcome Back Erasure!.......2007-05-31

I've been an Erasure fan since the beginning -- unlike many who got on board much later, I actually remember the rare Thomas the Train cover for "Oh L'Amour" -- and I have to say this is a terrific album! After the interesting but ultimately unsatisfying reinvention for "Union Street" and the equally interesting but not terribly original "Other People's Songs" -- and let's not even talk about "Loveboat", this is a much-needed return to their vintage synth-driven sound.

More upbeat and peppy than "Nightbird" (which I also loved), "Light at the End of the World" sounds like a cross between "Cowboy" and "Wild!" to me -- with a little bit of "Chorus" and "I Say I Say I Say" thrown in for good measure. "Sucker For Love" sounds like an updated version of "La Gloria", and it's even more fun. "Sunday Girl" is a perfect synthpop masterpiece. "I Could Fall In Love With You" puts me in mind of "Don't Say Your Love Is Killing Me", and so it goes on with all Vince's vintage bleeps, buzzes, and knob-twiddling. By the way, if you've got quick ears, you'll also here echoes of "Always", "Treasure", "Snappy", "Crown of Thorns", and even "March On Down The Line". Listen closely! :)

It sounds like he's dusted off some of the old analog keyboards and sequencers, to great effect. Andy's vocals are in tip-top shape, only stretched a little on the deepest notes (like the notes he used to lose himself in so beautifully on "You Surround Me"). A fantastic album, and it couldn't come at a better time.

Welcome back, Erasure!

STOP! Stand there where you are...and DON'T buy this version of the CD!!!.......2007-05-23

Immediately search for the album again and get the 'limited edition' version with the two bonus tracks. It's less money than this version--and the two bonus tracks are two of Erasure's best!!!

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Are you kidding me?????
Seriously Wonderful and Not Half as Scary as Some Would Suggest.
Violent, bitter, and brilliant.
An Intro to the Art of Noise-making
Even today, one of the weirdest records ever made

White Light/White Heat
The Velvet Underground
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Loaded
VU
Loaded (2-CD Fully Loaded Edition)

ASIN: B000002G7E
Release Date: 1996-05-07

Tracks:

White Light/White Heat
The Gift
Lady Godiva's Operation
Here She Comes Now
I Heard Her Call My Name
Sister Ray

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Nothing in their debut could really have prepared fans for the sonic assault the Velvets unleashed in White Light/White Heat. Freed from Andy Warhol's patronage (and Nico's vocals), Lou Reed and company strip production values to a minimum and turn out a primitive rock & roll masterpiece: everything on this record sounds distorted and abrasive. Depending on how you feel about these sorts of things, this makes it either their best or their worst record. Of course, underneath it all are some of Reed's greatest songs, from the title track to the wistful "Here She Comes Now." It all culminates on side 2 with the raucously joyous "I Heard Her Call My Name" ("And then my mind split open," Reed sings, and his guitar lets you know just about how that would feel) and the epic "Sister Ray"--10 minutes of transcendent, pounding fuzz as Reed searches for his "mainline." --Percy Keegan

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Are you kidding me?????.......2007-08-03

Keep in mind that this album has the hallmarks of a low grade production. Vocals are muffled, guitars sound thin, there's hardly any bass, the drums are nowhere to be foud in the mix, and is ove-rmodulated as all hell. This album was designed to be listened to on an old cheap record player connected to cheap speakers. If your into collecting MFSL gold discs then this should be a nice addition in the "What Were They Thinking" file. Others save your money and just buy the standard aluminum disc.

Seriously Wonderful and Not Half as Scary as Some Would Suggest. .......2007-05-23

Most of the comments I've read about the Velvets on this site are surprisingly smart and well done, so check 'em out, particularly with reference to this album of the Velvet's, but I wanted to add a few things.

When I first listened to this record about 16 years ago (at the age of 16) it freaked me out and I put it aside in favor of Loaded and ESPECIALLY the s/t record (their best, by far). Those records are comforting and oddly familiar (even on the first listen)... they're just plain brilliant and they are pretty easy to dig, and to get. But over the years I've come back to WL/WH again and again and it honestly keeps getting better and better and better.

This is the most interesting and the most challenging record in the Velvet's catalog (not Lou Reed's--see Metal Machine Music) and for that reason I beseech you (if you have any interest in music that colors outside of the lines) to really listen to this, hard. It's not a perfect record, not sure it's even a "masterpiece", but it's remarkably f#&@%^%G cool and it's fun to get lost in. I think of it as a document regarding a particular time in American musical history, one that gets ever more relevant as bands like Comets on Fire, Wolf Eyes, The Warlocks and so on and so on, head off deeper into the forest that the Velvets, I'd argue, seeded.

And honestly, The Gift alone makes this record worthwhile--that you get Sister Ray and Lady Godiva's Operation as well makes it a no-brainer.

Violent, bitter, and brilliant........2007-05-23

Recorded in 1967 (and released early the next year), while Lou Reed and John Cale were constantly at each other's throats, White Light/White Heat is a loud, angry, uncompromising record, full of anti-social dismay and cathartic rage. And since this is a Velvets album, its also sarcastic, smart, drug-addled, and brilliant. If you're here after being floored by the group's astounding debut, be warned: this is a much less accessable, much more hostile album than its predecessor. Where the debut used feedback and unusual song structures to augment what were essentially offbeat pop songs, White Light/White Heat seeks noise as an end in itself- the songs brutal whirlwinds of of distortion and dissonance, messes of pure volume and screaming amplifiers. This stuff makes heavy metal sound like "Ring Around the Rosy." Needless to say, you probably won't like it the first time you hear it. When I bought this on CD (way back when I was all of sixteen years old), my dad actually threw it out the window during the car ride home. It's not the most accessable thing around. But give it a few more listens and you'll discover that the Velvets rarely make artless noise: these songs are hotbeds of raw, negative emotion and boundry-pushing experimentation. They bristle with nervous energy and uncontrolled fury. It really is something that should be heard.

The title track and and "I Heard Her Call My Name" are hypercative, rugged, and speedy (and when I say "speed," think "amphetamene"), racing along on rockin' rhythm sections and stinging lead guitar lines. The lyrics to the former are pure sleaze-obsessed Lou Reed-isms, full of references to shooting up and spending time with seedy characters, while the latter (the one that made my dad throw out the CD, by the way. If only he'd made it to the track after that!) is a shuddering, broken-down blues rocker with instrumental breaks that approximat pure white noise. "The Gift" is a two-headed monster: It consists of John Cale reading an increasingly bizarre (and darkly funny) short story in one stereo channel, while the band pounds out a hypnotic, greasy instrumental jam in the other, full of pinwheeling guitar solos and leering rhythms. Equally unhinged is "Lady Godiva's Operation," which starts out as a somewhat pretty (but undeniably odd) surrealist ballad, but soon transmogrifies into a quiet freakout, complete with startling lyrical interruptions and jabs of nasty guitar. The short, sweet, "Here She Comes Now" is the closest thing on the album to legitimatly beautiful song, complete with haunting vocal harmonies, delicate verses, and ethereal, playful guitar lines. It's proof that Reed could write a gorgeous song when he wanted to (for further evidence of that, see their third album).

And then there's "Sister Ray." To this day, there really are few experiences in this world that are as twistedly wonderful as "Sister Ray." It's the epitome of difficult brilliance: at over seventeen minutes in length, the track is a monster, an endless tornado of tooth-gnashing keybords, shattered guitar chords, and jurassic rhythms. It may not be easy to listen to, but get used to it, and you'll discover that its a masterpiece of ecstatically enraged white noise shattered-mirror psychedelia, a sociopathic rock 'n' roll classic that'll stay with you for the rest of your life. Whenever you're in a bad mood, rank it up. It's better than antidepressents.

White Light/White Heat may be a difficult album to appreciate, but don't give up: If its harshly noisy nature turns you off the first time around, give it a few more listens. You just might discover one of your favorite rock albums ever.

An Intro to the Art of Noise-making.......2007-04-18

The VU is a hipster dream band. Now it has become fashionable to simply adore the Velvet Underground, especially the debut (yeah the one with the banana). I do not doubt how important the VU's debut was but now I rarely seem to listen to it. It seems the VU has become a name-dropping device for pseudo-artsy hipster kiddies while sporting his/her new Warhol made-in-China banana peel shoulder bag. However, true lovers of the VU will always turn to the still little-known soundscape. This album- White Light/White Heat- distilled the VU to its pure core (aka without the annoying Warhol and odd Nico) with John Cale and Lou Reed.

There will always be a fight over which member of the VU was the most important but this noise masterpiece seemed to be guided by the genius of John Cale with his avant-garde inclinations and willingness to challenge the listener's perception of music. Cale would later make far more tuneful, pretty, and (better?) recordings such as his stunning Paris 1919 album but this is the one and only White Light/ White Heat.

As for Lou Reed, well, he is being plain ole Lou Reed. He plays a nasty guitar on "I Heard Her Call My Name". The best VU album that displays his folky pop talents would be the album after White Light/White Heat- the self titled album.

If you like this album get Wire's Chairs Missing, Sonic Youth's EVOL, My Bloody Valentine's Loveless, PiL's Metal Box, and (if you want to go all the way with this noisy stuff...) Fripp and Eno's No Pussyfooting.

This album will scare all the poseurs away.

Even today, one of the weirdest records ever made.......2007-02-05

The Velvet Underground were always something different and special. The first album, even by today's standards, was pretty innovative and artistic, and the second album is the more shocking and more avant-garde of the two. It's also the least digestible VU album, as it's not as catchy as "Loaded," melodic as the self-titled record, or as song-for-song standout-ish as the debut. Even today, this record is menacing and scary, and still pretty unique. It may take some time for you to appreciate, as it is certainly an acquired taste.

The tracks get even more detailed into drugs, particularly the likes of cocaine, in the first track. That's one of the greatest songs on this album, and while there's six songs, there is so much that's accomplished on here. I wish John Cale had sung on more VU songs. I thought he was a great vocalist, particularly on "Lady Godiva's Operation." It is brilliant and worth owning "White Light" for this alone. It is such a beautiful song.

Although, on the other side of the spectrum is the infamous seventeen-minute jam-out track "Sister Ray," which is kinda scary, and totally dark and sinister. This track can be seen as one that paved the way for goth and noise rock. It is actually pretty well done and even at its incredibly long length, I think it's just fine. Well performed.

As for the other three songs, they're a little bit interesting, even if not as noteworthy. The only one I'm not a really big fan of out of those is "The Gift," which goes the entire time through a poetic spoken word verses. I guess it's not bad, but not my type of thing.

This record is interesting, and if you're in for it, I totally would suggest getting this sophomore album from the Velvet Underground.

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still great!
Okay
Great Shakes
Can't get them out of my head.
The "Strange Magic" of Electric Light Orchestra...

ELO's Greatest Hits
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Styx - Greatest Hits

ASIN: B0000025HO
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Evil Woman
Livin' Thing
Can't Get It Out Of My Head
Showdown
Turn To Stone
Rockaria!
Sweet Talkin' Woman
Telephone Line
Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
Strange Magic
Mr. Blue Sky

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You can't make a meal of bubblegum, but it sure can be a delicious distraction. ELO's Greatest Hits is filled with gooey, chewy delights--sonic kitsch like "I Can't Get It Out of My Head" (Lennon on Lithium), "Telephone Line" (Kool & The Gang with violins), and the irresistible "Turn to Stone" (Wagner in spandex)--cultural guideposts, whether you want to admit it or not. ELO combined classical elements with electronic rock and their influence can still be heard in new Turk bands playing with Moogs--for all their Beatles-in-space trappings, the group was also pretty damn catchy. Early ELO was spotty, with flavorful items like "Strange Magic" popping out of the lab nevertheless. By the late '70s, producer-songwriter-singer Jeff Lynne had his electronic pop chamber-group machine oiled to perfection, and this package contains a heavy dose of those longer-lasting-flavor years, with well-chosen dabs of essential chewing pleasure. --Don Harrison

Customer Reviews:

still great!.......2007-07-13

this has turned out to be a really fun purchase...the only song i could wish it had is "don't bring me down", but otherwise it has all the songs i remember fondly. my original intent was to introduce the music to my 18-year-old music major son, but we have very much enjoyed it too.

Okay.......2007-03-22

Missing the one song that I wanted "Don't Bring Me Down" and the rest just weren't that good.

Great Shakes.......2006-07-29

This CD is ELO perfection. My husband and I enjoy this music on an almost nightly basis.

Can't get them out of my head........2006-06-26

To me, ELO is another one of those bands I thought I knew little about, until I got this collection, at which time I realized I knew half these songs well. A nice mesh of classic rock, pop, and a hint of disco, many of these tracks are standard radio play. The more well known would be "Evil Woman", "Livin' Thing", "Strange Magic", and "Can't Get You Out Of My Head". The rest however hold up, and some are easily as good as these hits are. There's only one song I really miss, maybe because of my age, and that's "Don't Bring Me Down". It's possibly my favorite ELO song, and because of that I might search for a different collection myself. I'd even like to have "Xanadu" on here, even if it did sound a tad out of place. Overall though these are the better songs from their best years.

The "Strange Magic" of Electric Light Orchestra..........2006-06-21

I would prefer to rate this at 4 1/2 stars only because it is not a comprehensive overview of ELO's overall output. That being said, there are several charmers on here and perhaps most of their peak output is captured on this dated greatest hits collection.

ELO is one of the most accessible pop-prog rock acts ever. Some circles may dismiss them as shallow and 'bubble gum' but, really - give this a listen and then tell me straight how insubstantive they are. Evidently heavily influenced by The Beatles, ELO puts their own spin on the rock genre with fantastic results.

Extremely melodic with nice classical elements, one cannot help but appreciate their caliber. I won't go as far to state that I like every tune they've released. However, they do have a highly respectable ranking in my book. Some of the cream of the crop is on this such as "Strange Magic", "Evil Woman", "Turn To Stone", "Mr. Blue Sky", "Livin' Thing", "Can't Get It Out Of My Head", "Telephone Line", and so on.

Overall this serves as a great introduction to a great band. Lead singer Jeff Lyne has had a successful career as a producer as well as some interesting solo venutres. But for the casual ELO or rock fan, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) have an effect on the listener that may have one saying...."I Can't Get It Outta My Head". Some of the most catchy and melodic rock to be found is on this release. You've been duly warned.

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