The Private Years [Box set]

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Yanni: The Private Years is more of an instant library than a retrospective boxed set, the kind stuffed with biographical booklets, B-side collections, and assorted minutiae. Instead, it is a basic but very nice package that surveys Yanni's output from the mid-1980s through 1994, the year his career hit a crescendo with the audio/video release of Live at the Acropolis. Housed in a slipcase, The Private Years includes five audio disks plus a DVD of his Acropolis performance, one of the most beautifully presented pop concerts ever committed to film. The audio assortment includes Reflections of Passion and In Celebration of Life, two terrific compilations that capture all the highlights from his memorable first three albums, plus two of his softer works, Dare to Dream and In My Time. The commanding Live at the Acropolis completes the audio package. The DVD's bonus elements (forgettable backstage chatter, a few between-song soliloquies) are ho-hum, but the concert, with Yanni as its heartthrob centerpiece, looks great on disc. Good stuff. --Terry Wood

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The Private Years [Box set]

The Private Years [Box set]
The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Very disappointing, considering what it could have been
  • Always a pleaser
  • JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music
  • Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia
  • John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music
 The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000C6K09
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

  1. The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
  2. Jaws-Main Theme
  3. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
  4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
  5. Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
  6. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
  7. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
  8. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
  9. Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
  10. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure

Tracks:

  1. Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
  2. Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
  3. Hook-Main Themes
  4. Jurassic Park-Main Themes
  5. Schindler's List-Main Theme
  6. Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
  7. Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
  8. A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
  9. Minority Report
  10. Catch Me If You Can

Tracks:

  1. The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
  2. Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
  3. Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
  4. Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
  5. The Cowboys-Overture
  6. The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
  7. The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
  8. Family Plot-End Titles
  9. The Fury-Main Titles
  10. Superman-Main Theme
  11. Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
  12. The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
  13. The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches

Tracks:

  1. Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
  2. Presumed Innocent-End Titles
  3. JFK-Arlington/End Titles
  4. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
  5. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
  6. Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
  7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
  8. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
  9. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
  10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
  11. Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
  12. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20

Take a look at the running times:

Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes

What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.

C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.

Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.

This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.

5 out of 5 stars Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31

I listen to music all day with patients in my dental chair. This one is a winner with everyone. Patients always comment on how they recognize a song. Who doesn't love John Williams? His music transcends time.

5 out of 5 stars JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10

This 4 cd pack is an anthology of all John Williams works. From his earlier works "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Jaws" right through "Indiana Jones" and the most recent"Star Wars" prequel movies are included. Williams work in thriller and horror are also included. If you are into soundtracks and love movie music this is an essential buy. The quality of the music is excellent. With ten or more tracks on each cd it's well worth the money.

5 out of 5 stars Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13

This four CD set expands on the previously released John Williams Greatest Hits. It's a grand collection of nearly four hours of famous music scores from over forty years. There are many songs never before available in any collection. The short liner notes tell a great tale of musical movie history and include all of his numerous award nominations and wins. Each song (oddly enough) mentions the actors and the director, so fond are John Williams's memories of his work with these people. All of the conductors are mentioned along with specific orchestras, choirs, arrangement and orchestration specialists and even the publishers (contractual, I am sure). The only things missing are his early television scores, such as those for "Lost In Space" (by Johnny Williams back then). But with four discs, one has nothing to complain about and everything to enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28

I have been a huge fan of John Williams and I have known about his music for years. However, I never actually bought any of his music on CD. I was rather skeptical about purchasing this CD but when it arrived I knew I had made the right choice. The sound quality of the compilation is outstanding. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra do a great job under the direction of Paul Bateman. The original London Symphony Orchestra CDs of John Williams' Star Wars Trilogy CDs are marginally better but this is still a great CD compilation. If you love ET, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, you will love this compilation soundtrack. Buy it, listen to these CDs in the car and enjoy every minute of the collection!!!
Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • EPICS THAT DO NOT DISAPPOINT
  • Interesting selections . . .
  • "Epics featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra ~ 60 years of film scores"
 Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009KIYCW
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

  1. Pre- Historic: One Million Years B.C.
  2. The Ancient World: The Ten Commandments
  3. The Ancient World: Alexander
  4. The Ancient World: Sodom And Gomorrah
  5. The Ancient World: The 300 Spartans
  6. The Ancient World: Troy
  7. The Ancient World: Alexander (Eternal Alexander)
  8. The Might Of Rome: Quo Vadis
  9. The Might Of Rome: The Robe
  10. The Might Of Rome: Demetrius And The Gladiators
  11. The Might Of Rome: Cleopatra
  12. The Might Of Rome: Antony And Cleopatra
  13. The Might Of Rome: Gladiator (Suite)
  14. The Might Of Rome: Gladiator (Now We Are Free)

Tracks:

  1. The Fall Of Rome: Masada
  2. The Fall Of Rome: Spartacus (Main Theme)
  3. The Fall Of Rome: Spartacus (Love Theme)
  4. The Fall Of Rome: The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Pax Romana)
  5. The Fall Of Rome: The Fall Of The Roman Empire (Overture)
  6. Biblical Epics: The Greatest Story Ever Told
  7. Biblical Epics: Jesus Of Nazareth
  8. Biblical Epics: Ben-Hur (Parade Of The Charioteers)
  9. Biblical Epics: Ben-Hur (Love Theme)
  10. Biblical Epics: The Silver Chalice
  11. Biblical Epics: The Passion Of The Christ
  12. Medieval Europe: The War Lord
  13. Medieval Europe: El Cid (Love Theme)
  14. Medieval Europe: El Cid (Overture)
  15. Medieval Europe: The Vikings (Suite)

Tracks:

  1. Medieval Europe: Flesh & Blood
  2. Medieval Europe: The Last Valley
  3. Medieval Europe: Prince Valiant
  4. Medieval Europe: Taras Bulba
  5. Pirates & Swashbucklers: The Sea Hawk
  6. Pirates & Swashbucklers: The Crimson Pirate
  7. Pirates & Swashbucklers: Pirates Of The Caribbean
  8. Pirates & Swashbucklers: Captain Blood
  9. Kings & Queens: The Lion In The Winter
  10. Kings & Queens: Henry V (1989)
  11. Kings & Queens: Henry V (1944)
  12. Kings & Queens: Mary Queen Of Scots
  13. Kings & Queens: The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex

Tracks:

  1. Heroes: Excalibur - O Fortuna
  2. Heroes: First Night
  3. Heroes: The Adventures Of Robin Hood: March Of The Merry Men
  4. Heroes: Braveheart
  5. The New Worlds: Mutiny On The Bounty
  6. The New Worlds: 1492 - Conquest Of Paradise
  7. The New Worlds: Captain From Castle
  8. The New Worlds: The Mission
  9. The New Worlds: The Alamo
  10. The British Empire/The Orient: The Charge Of The Light Brigade
  11. The British Empire/The Orient: Lawrence Of Arabia
  12. The British Empire/The Orient: Zulu
  13. The British Empire/The Orient: The Last Samurai
  14. The British Empire/The Orient: Exodus

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars EPICS THAT DO NOT DISAPPOINT.......2007-05-14

WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA TO TAKE HOLLYWOOD'S COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL EPIC MOVIES, EXTRACT THE BEST PORTIONS OF THE SCORES AND COMBINE THEM FROM THE DAWN OF MAN TO THE RECENT PAST. I PARTICULARLY ENJOY THE SUITES FROM GLADIATOR, BRAVEHEART AND THE VIKING. THE REPRODUCTION OF THESE SCORES BY THE CITY OF PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS IS BRILLIANT, AND THE RECORDING WAS EXCELLENT. I ONLY WISH THERE WERE EIGHT DISCS INSTEAD OF FOUR TO COVER THE VOLUMES OF SCORES THAT COULD NOT BE INCLUDED. LET'S HOPE FOR A VOLUME II.

4 out of 5 stars Interesting selections . . ........2006-12-15

This compiiation album makes an excellent gift for that person wanting to discover great, epic scores. I'm surprised, however, that Vangelis' Alexander is included in this one. Not bad, just surprised.

The reason I give this album 4 out of 5 stars is because of the swashbuckler section. How is it that CutThroat Island - one of the greatest epics in history - was scrubbed out of the list? Pirates of the Caribbean is included on the selection but nothing from Debney's masterpiece?!

Yes, that is a huge compilant. If you haven't discovered CutThroat Island, I suggest you get it then you'll understand my frustration. Still, this album is a great buy and worth looking into!

5 out of 5 stars "Epics featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra ~ 60 years of film scores".......2005-09-07

When I think of the "Golden Age of Hollywood", many composers come to mind...you gave the usher your ticket in the theater and sat down, knowingly you were going to get your moneys worth...when the curtain opened and you heard those first few notes...you sat back, watched and listened as the film score and orchestra worked their magic...now we have the ultimate from Silva Screen Classics "EPICS:THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD ACCORDING TO HOLLYWOOD", featuring a four disc set of the essential film scores of the past 60 years...covering several decades right and up to the present 2005.

There are compilations and then there are "Compilations" beginning with a classics that even the youngsters today recognize...sweeping scores that capture the drama, mystery, adventure, action and romance...one great cue after another, it doesn't get any better than this...many nominated and winners by the Academy for Best Original Score...

Silva Screen Classics as usual, has put quality into this 4-CD-Set featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by Kenneth Alwyn, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Mario Klemens and Nic Raine. Recorded in "Dolby Surround" with the new technology of "HDCD", this is a "film-score-buffs" dream, one to treasure now and years to come...this collection is aimed directly at the "Serious Film Score" music fans and collectors...Silva is as always, perfect in every way...just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1170 ~ (9/6/2005)
Best of the Private Years
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • "blast from the past"
 Best of the Private Years
Taj Mahal
Manufacturer: Private Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SBUM
Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

  1. Blues Ain't Nothin'
  2. Here In The Dark
  3. Mind Your Own Business
  4. Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes
  5. Senor Blues
  6. Ooh Poo Pah Doo
  7. The Hoochi Coochi Coo
  8. Mr. Pitiful
  9. Need Your Lovin'
  10. I'm Ready
  11. Sophisticated Mama
  12. Mockingbird
  13. That's How Strong My Love Is

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "blast from the past".......2000-04-20

From Calypso to Delta Blues, Jump Jive to Crescent City Boogie, nothing he can't do - Taj Mahal is the Afro-Musicale in todays "World of Music". Mahal takes the old Hank Williams country standard "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS" with a soulful twist. Soul is the name of the game with "MR. PITIFUL" an Otis Redding Tune. Taj's makes it very clear with "NEED YOUR LOVIN'" everyday, with a non-stop catchy beat, and hold on with "I'M READY" a big, big "Fats" Domino selection. Sophisticaton has nothing on Mahal with "SOPHISTICATED MAMA" (Washboard Sam), while on the other-hand he's going to buy a "MOCKINGBIRD" (Foxx) with the great Etta James telling it like it is. Mahal is just "LOVIN' IN MY BABY'S EYES" with Horace Silver's classic "SENOR BLUES" never done better with the never-to-be-forgotten opening bridge by the Texacall Horns.

The entire album is a "complete blast", no other artist can deliver the performance and still have talent to spare. Every track is what you would expect from - "Best of the Private Years" with the great Taj Mahal!

Total Time: 47:05 on 13 Tracks/ Windham Hill - 01005 82189 2 (2000)
Sings Johnny Mercer
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Sings Johnny Mercer

    Manufacturer: Reference Recordings
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000158U
    Release Date: 1993-12-17

    Tracks:

    1. Too Marvelous For Words
    2. Skylark
    3. I'm Shadowing You
    4. Moon River
    5. I Remember You
    6. Laura
    7. You Grow Sweeter As The Years Go By
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    9. I Thought About You
    10. Weekend Of A Private Secretary
    11. Day In, Day Out
    12. Early Autumn
    13. Autumn Leaves
    Tour de France...The Early Years
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Makes a Great Workout "Tape"
    • Even Better than his First "Tour De France" album
    • Well Blow Me Down!!!!!!
    • Some of John's best work!
    		 Tour de France...The Early Years
    John Tesh
    Manufacturer: Private Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000000K0
    Release Date: 1990-05-25

    Tracks:

    1. Headclobbers
    2. Roubaix
    3. On American Shores
    4. Dijon Strut
    5. Road Made For Animals
    6. Noovo Groovo Montage
    7. Noovo Groovo
    8. The Endless Road
    9. Brain Dead Weasel
    10. A Thousand Summers

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Makes a Great Workout "Tape".......2006-01-28

    I remember this music from the late '80s. I got into bicycling, and bicycle racing because of the CBS coverage of the Tour. I had this, or some sub-set of these songs on a tape that got me through many winter workouts on the rollers.

    5 out of 5 stars Even Better than his First "Tour De France" album.......2004-05-31

    "Tour De France - The Early Years" is a follow-up album that is a "pre-quel" to "Tour De France". Back in the early 80s, CBS Sports broke ground by broadcasting highlights of the Tour De France bicycle race. John Tesh was the anchor of what would be about 30 to 40 minutes of weekly highlights of the bicycle race from 1983 - 1986. For many Americans and cycling fans, the voice of John Tesh doing the Tour was something to remember. Tesh was a master storyteller and had a real art for describing the race. What supplemented the great storytelling of the race was some spectacular music. "Tour De France" did a great job at capturing the passion of the Tour De France through music written by Tesh. "Tour De France - The Early Years" is another CD that does an incredible job at capturing the race and is even better than the original CD. All of the music is top notch and really captures the passion of this race beautifully. If you watched the battles from 1983 through 1986, you will know the names of Laurent Fignon, Greg LeMond, Bernard Hinault, Stephen Roche, Urs Zimmerman, and Pascal Simon.

    Although this contains "earlier" music from the Tour De France coverage (I'm assuming 1983/1984 timeframe - the CD doesn't tell you the timeframe), the music contained on this CD goes much deeper and begins to show that John Tesh is a much deeper composer and musician than his first effort led us on to believe. This album goes beyond the great synthesizers and has a nice helping of saxaphone, clarinet, violin, guitars, and even vocals. On the first album, we got a sampling of some saxaphone on "Jazzis", but this album is much more "mature" in its expanded instrumentation.

    The songs that represent some of the expanded instrumentation in this album are "Roubaix", "Dijon Strut", and "Road Made for Animals". "Roubaix" is actually a city in Northeast France in which they run another race called the "Paris-Roubaix" race. This race is famous for its cobblestones. Tesh's song is a softer melody, but this is where we first see the integration of the Saxaphone on the album. "Dijon Strut" has a high fusion of Jazz almost giving it a Steely Dan feel to it. It will grow on you as you hear the song. "Road Made for Animals" is the most famous track on the album and is also one of the better tracks. I remember this song from the CBS coverage and they would use it quite frequently on the television coverage. This song features some violin toward the end which really gives it a boost. On Tesh's live album, the version is even better and the fiddle is even better.

    The first song is "Headclobbers" and it just might be the most underrated Tesh piece of music I have ever heard. The first 1 1/2 minutes build up to the main part of the song. If you could imagine the Pyranees and being racing in the fog up the mountain - that is "Headclobbers". "Headclobbers is simply put - Sports music at its finest".
    A couple of interesting songs: "On American Shores" sounds a lot like the Olympic music that Tesh would produce for NBC in the 90s. Meanwhile "Noovo Groovo Montage" is a short clip of what appears to be sound bytes by Tesh and his broadcasting partner, cycling broadcast legend - Phil Liggett. (There is a credit for someone named Colin Mahoney for the montage, but I'm assuming that is editing). There is also a song called "Noovo Groovo" which is one of the weaker tracks.

    Tracks 8 and 9 are also very deep tracks that really tap into the emotion of the Tour De France. Track 8, "The Endless Road" is a powerful track that integrates some simple background vocals "aaah aaah aaah". Although that is all the vocals are, they add a new dimension to a powerful track. Track 9 "Brain Dead Weasel" which has a "finale" type feel - powerful crashing symbols, strong keyboards, and some great segues between different melodies. I remember this as well being used in the coverage and it tended to be used toward the end of the race.

    And if that isn't enough a Live Version of "A Thousand Summers" - the most popular track from the first album is included as well. This song sounds better live! The percussion is incredible toward the end.

    Just like for "Tour De France", Tesh took no shortcuts and made a DDD recording. When CD's first came out in the 80s, they were recorded three ways: 1) AAD - Analog Recording, Analog Mix, Digital Transfer; 2) ADD - "Analog Recording, Digital Mix, Digital Transfer", 3) DDD - Digital Recording, Digital Mix, Digital Transfer. Tesh on this album doesn't let us down going DDD all the way.

    Like the first album, this album might just fall short in one area - liner notes. Although the credits are in there, I would have liked to find out a little more background on some of the songs on this album. Perhaps this is because Tesh was working on his own label.

    But I feel this album is even better than the first and I also feel it opened the door to John Tesh as musician and composer. On "Tour De France" he did a great job at showcasing the music he created. On "Tour De France - The Early Years", he takes the next step and showcases not only his music, but his talents.

    5 out of 5 stars Well Blow Me Down!!!!!!.......2004-01-24

    I got this CD intending to send it to my 78 yo mother thinking John Tesh stuff would be easy listening. Well I listened to it before sending it. WOW! This CD ROCKS!!! Typical Yanni style but imagine Tangerine Dream, Jeff Beck and Joe Satriani on a collaboration.....I think it would be like this. Track 4 has some awesome sax. If your body doesn't move when listening....hmmmmm you must be dead. Track 5 is alive with synth and bass. Track 7 is jazzy fusion that kicks hard. Track 8 is dreamy, makes the imagination run wild. No bad tracks on this CD. Other stuff I like, Ultra Chilled, Hed Kandi, Led Zeppelin, Moby, Coldplay, Cure, Cars, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Queen, you name it.

    5 out of 5 stars Some of John's best work!.......1999-02-18

    All of the selections on this CD are great! Especially "Headclobbers", "On American Shores", and "Road Made For Animals". The music is pure energy! Buy it, you won't be disappointed!
    Hail to the Chief!
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A collection of 19th-century American political music
    		 Hail to the Chief!

    Manufacturer: Sony
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    ASIN: B0000029QW
    Release Date: 1996-10-01

    Tracks:

    1. The President's March
    2. The Hunters of Kentucky
    3. King Andrew
    4. President Martin Van Buren's Grand March
    5. The American Boy
    6. General Harrison's Log Cabin March and Quick Step
    7. 'Tippecanoe, the Hero of North Bend, Six Patriotic Ballads': Tippecanoe and Tyler Too!
    8. President Harrison's Funeral March
    9. John Tyler's Lamentation
    10. President James K. Polk's Grand March and Quick Step
    11. 'The Books of the Manchester Cornet Band': General Taylor Storming Monterey
    12. Clay Gallopade
    13. General Taylor's Galop
    14. Fillmore Quick Step
    15. The Grave of the Slave
    16. Get Off the Track!
    17. The Fugitive's Song ('I'll Be Free! I'll Be Free!')
    18. General Pierce's Presidential Inauguration March and Quick Step
    19. Buchanan Polka
    20. Fillmore the Wise
    21. The White House Chair
    22. Buck's Private Confession Publicly Revealed
    23. Lincoln Grand March
    24. We Are Coming, Father Abraham
    25. Hail to the Chief
    26. President Lincoln's Funeral March
    27. Who Shall Rule This American Nation?
    28. The Veto Galop!
    29. General Grant's Quick Step
    30. Hurrah for Hayes and Honest Ways
    31. The American National Waltz
    32. A Hundred Years Hence

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A collection of 19th-century American political music.......2002-03-03

    You have heard the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" and this CD collection of American political music from the 19th-century allows you to hear the song from the 1840 election. Other songs evidence strong feelings both for and against Andrew Jackson, "The Hunters of Kentucky" versus "King Andrew," as well as "John Tyler's Lamentation," "Filmore the Wise," "We Are Coming Father Abraham," and "Hurrah for Hayes and Honest Ways." Even more interesting are the songs about slavery and abolition ("The Grave of the Slave," "Get Off the Track," and "The Fugitive's Song"). Teachers of American history will certainly find tracks to use to supplement their textbooks. There are also instrumental tracks marches, grand marches, quick steps, gallops, a gallopade, a waltz and even a polka for various Presidential candidates. There are also dirges for William Henry Harrison and Abraham Lincoln.

    "The Platform Committee" singing these works consists of mezzo-soprano Linda Russell, tenors Patrick Romano, Frederick Urrey and Rudolph Palmer, and bass-baritone John Ostendorf. The Chestnut Brass Company plays period instruments, most of which were made during the mid-19th-century, although there are some reproductions. You will hear Keyed Bugles and Cornopeans that date before the Civil War. While most of the instrumental pieces heard in this collection were intended for bands, original orchestrations survive for only three of the pieces ("General Taylor Storming Monterey," "Hail to the Chief" and "The American National Waltz"). The rest of the instrumental works had to be rearranged in the style of the period from piano sheet music.

    Whether you are an aficionado of 19th-century band music or political history, you will find this a collection well worth hearing. Certainly teachers of American History will be able to use some of the songs to great advantage in the classroom. Note: This album was originally released in 1992 by Newport Classic as "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too: A Collection of American Political Marches, Songs, and Dirges."
    Sing With Mastrey: Instructional Singing Lessons Vol. 1
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • "Jaime Vendera, Author of Raise Your Voice"
    		 Sing With Mastrey: Instructional Singing Lessons Vol. 1

    Manufacturer: Cara Mastrey
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Spoken WordSpoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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    1. Voice Lessons To Go Volume 1: Vocalize and Breath
    2. Voice Lessons To Go Volume 2: Do Re Mi Ear and Pitch Training
    3. Learn To Sing Like A Star
    4. Raise Your Voice
    5. The Ultimate Breathing Workout

    ASIN: B00076Y1BG
    Release Date: 2004-12-21

    Tracks:

    1. Lesson One

    Album Description

    I beleive everyone should sing...and everyone can! A hearing impaired person can sing through the sense of vibration. When you make certain sounds, you bring out various degrees of vibration and therefore many different sounds, tones, and even colors. Those elements not only change the world around you, but can change what goes on inside your own body mentally, physically and spiritually.

    My technique of developing your vocal chords is to start with the breath. If you're breathing poorly, it makes singing almost impossible. The breath is what vibrates the larynx which makes the sounds. Unlike a guitar, where you actually strum or pluck the strings, it's quite the opposite. You don't want anything touching the chords excpet the amount of breath you blow or push or breathe through the chords in combination with the pharynx (which is the tiny cavity leading from the mouth to the nose). This helps to resonate various sounds.

    In Volume One, we'll explore this technique, along with how to breathe, relax, placement of your mouth, tongue and lips and much more. You'll find out what you've been doing right or wrong and learn how to excel as a singer. Consider me your personal fitness trainer giving you a vocal work out. Be patient, don't give up, practice with this CD as often as possible and I promise you, you will hear a difference and become more confident when you "Sing with Mastrey." -- Cara Mastrey

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars "Jaime Vendera, Author of Raise Your Voice".......2005-12-27

    Vocal coach Cara Mastrey has released her first instructional CD in a 3 CD series. She honed her vocal skills under the guise of world-renowned vocal coaches Elizabeth Sabine and Ron Anderson. She has performed live and recorded for the past 20 years and has shared the stage with rock legends such as, Ratt, Motley Crue, Dokken, Quiet Riot, Warrant, and Roy Harper. She has been teaching voice for the past 14 years and specializes in power vocals, making her in great demand by rock singers.

    This 25 minute no-nonsense, introductory vocal lesson, covers a variety of must-have techniques for effortless vocal production. The CD begins with an introductory explanation of voice, including breath technique. She covers correct breath technique, explaining the diaphragm, and presents a simple method to assure that the correct breath is taken. Cara also explains the three types of voices that she helps the student to develop-head voice, speaking voice, and the body voice, or "power voice".

    Cara leads the student through a series of relaxing, progressive exercises to open and strengthen the voice for effortless singing. Some of her unique exercises include the "do-it" exercise and the " bug" exercise. Each exercise is produced with a light, clean, sound that floats on the breath. Her emphasis on the power of the breath teaches the student to allow the breath to "flow freely" as each exercise is performed. As the CD progresses, Cara leads the student into louder, increasingly resonant exercises-after the student's voice has opened.

    As each exercise is performed, Cara provides the student with important tips, such as correct lip and tongue placement for preventing a blocked vocal path. She presents a method for teaching the tongue to remain flat for keeping the vocal path open. She also emphasizes the importance of recording yourself to evaluate your progression.

    The CD in concluded with a series of warm down exercises, which are extremely important for maintaining a healthy voice. The soft focused approach of this series is extremely powerful for developing range and a focused sound. It is better to begin extending the range at a light volume, before adding volume, as opposed to belting out an exercise or beginning at full force. Only when you learn to work the vocal cords at a light volume, can you extend your range and add power without hurting your voice. This CD is a great choice for using this approach. It also reminds me of one of my favorite vocal videos, Vocal Endurance by Johnny Gioelli, which approaches vocal training in the same manner.

    Whether you are a beginner or professional, I suggest adding Sing With Mastrey to your vocal instruction repertoire. Try this program out for a month and watch your voice unfold. I personally recommend Cara's lesson and can't wait for the 2nd and 3rd installment of this series.
    The Private Years
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		The Private Years
      Yanni
      Manufacturer: Private Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
      MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music
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      ElectronicElectronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | New Age | Box Sets | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B00001T3BS
      Release Date: 1999-10-12

      Tracks:

      1. In The Morning Light
      2. One Man's Dream
      3. Before I Go
      4. Enchantment
      5. The End Of August
      6. To Take...To Hold
      7. In The Mirror
      8. Felitsa
      9. Whispers In The Dark
      10. Only A Memory
      11. Until The Last Moment

      Tracks:

      1. After The Sunrise
      2. The Mermaid
      3. Quiet Man
      4. Nostalgia
      5. Almost A Whisper
      6. The Rain Must Fall
      7. Acroyali
      8. Farewell
      9. Swept Away
      10. True Native
      11. Secret Vows
      12. Flight Of Fantasy
      13. A Word In Private
      14. First Touch
      15. Reflections Of Passion

      Tracks:

      1. Santorini
      2. Song For Antarctica
      3. Marching Season
      4. Walkabout
      5. Keys To Imagination
      6. Looking Glass
      7. Someday
      8. Within Attraction
      9. Standing In Motion
      10. Sand Dance

      Tracks:

      1. Santorini
      2. Keys To Imagination
      3. Until The Last Moment
      4. The Rain Must Fall
      5. Acroyali/Standing In Motion (Medley)
      6. One Man's Dream
      7. Within Attraction
      8. Nostalgia
      9. Swept Away
      10. Reflections Of Passion

      Tracks:

      1. Once Upon A Time
      2. A Love For Life
      3. Nice To Meet You
      4. So Long My Friend
      5. You Only Live Once
      6. To The One Who Knows
      7. Face In The Photograph
      8. Felitsa
      9. Desire
      10. Aria
      11. A Night To Remember
      12. In The Mirror

      Amazon.com

      Yanni: The Private Years is more of an instant library than a retrospective boxed set, the kind stuffed with biographical booklets, B-side collections, and assorted minutiae. Instead, it is a basic but very nice package that surveys Yanni's output from the mid-1980s through 1994, the year his career hit a crescendo with the audio/video release of Live at the Acropolis. Housed in a slipcase, The Private Years includes five audio disks plus a DVD of his Acropolis performance, one of the most beautifully presented pop concerts ever committed to film. The audio assortment includes Reflections of Passion and In Celebration of Life, two terrific compilations that capture all the highlights from his memorable first three albums, plus two of his softer works, Dare to Dream and In My Time. The commanding Live at the Acropolis completes the audio package. The DVD's bonus elements (forgettable backstage chatter, a few between-song soliloquies) are ho-hum, but the concert, with Yanni as its heartthrob centerpiece, looks great on disc. Good stuff. --Terry Wood
      The Early Years
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		The Early Years
        Thom Shepherd
        Manufacturer: Twang Thang Music Inc.
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CA95RC
        Release Date: 2005-09-27

        Tracks:

        1. She's Got a Way of Walking Away
        2. Where Do I Go from Here
        3. What I'd Really Like to Do
        4. Mr. Heartbroke's Neighborhood
        5. Playin' with the Band
        6. We're Not in Kansas Anymore
        7. Royal Oaks
        8. Dig a New Well
        9. If I Never Get Over You
        10. Lightning Strikes Twice
        11. Lost
        12. When Hell Freezes Over
        Parts Unknown
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • A Triumph!
        		 Parts Unknown
        Warren Pash
        Manufacturer: Cravedog
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00000FY0E
        Release Date: 1997-04-04

        Tracks:

        1. Back To Tucson
        2. If You Live
        3. Come Back To Me
        4. Stumptown Stomp
        5. Platinum Blonde
        6. Forbidden Fruit
        7. City Rain
        8. Chasing The Dragon
        9. Disappear
        10. One Step At A Time

        Product Description

        BRAND NEW, sealed, includes the original Cd, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List or more Titles!;

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars A Triumph!.......2000-02-02

        Parts Unknown shows Pash's vulnerability, range and delightful sense of humor. From the bluesy "If You Live" to the upbeat pop sound of "Disappear" to the gorgeous simplicity of "City Rain", this album is full of variety and comes from the heart. It is a shame that readers of this site cannot sample all of the tracks, as there is much beauty and depth in the latter half of this album. Try it, you'll like it!

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