In Another Country

Track Listings
 
1. Trees Under Water
2. Alphonso's Mistake
3. Careen
4. On the Green Cays
5. Little People
6. Vermillon
7. Mouse in the Cat's Dish
8. Essence
9. In Another Country
10. Next Oasis
11. More Chains Than Clank
12. No Hands for the Piano
13. Garden of Monsieur R
14. Trio
15. Snake's Eye

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In Another Country

In Another Country
The Science Fiction Album
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The penultimate collection ...
  • Muisic of the Spheres
  • The Ulllllltimate Sci-Fi Music Collection
  • SciFi Album gift
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 The Science Fiction Album
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Silva America
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ASIN: B000066HE5
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

  1. 2001: A Space Odyssey
  2. Aliens
  3. Sound Effect - The Nostromo
  4. Alien
  5. A.I.
  6. Armageddon
  7. Sound Effect - Apollo 13 Lift-off
  8. Apollo 13
  9. Back To The Future
  10. Battle Beyond The Stars
  11. Battlestar Galactica
  12. The Black Hole
  13. Contact
  14. Capricorn One
  15. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
  16. The Day The Earth Stood Still
  17. Dune

Tracks:

  1. Galaxy Quest
  2. Sound Effect - Dogfight in Space
  3. Enemy Mine
  4. Ghostbusters
  5. Gremlins
  6. Heavy Metal
  7. Independence Day
  8. E.T.
  9. Judge Dredd
  10. The Last Starfighter
  11. Lifeforce
  12. Sound Effect - Crash Landing
  13. Lost In Space
  14. Mars Attacks
  15. The Matrix
  16. Predator
  17. The Right Stuff

Tracks:

  1. Moonraker
  2. Robocop
  3. Silent Running
  4. Sound Effect - Alien Organism
  5. Species
  6. Stargate
  7. Starship Troopers
  8. Starman
  9. Star Trek - TV Theme
  10. Star Trek: The Motion Picture End Title
  11. Klingon Attack
  12. Sound Effect - Warp Drive
  13. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
  14. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
  15. Star Trek: Generations
  16. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Tracks:

  1. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
  2. Sound Effect - Transporter Crew
  3. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Theme
  4. Star Trek First Contact
  5. Star Wars
  6. The Empire Strikes Back
  7. The Empire Strikes Back
  8. Return of the Jedi
  9. Sound Effect - Battle Stations
  10. Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace - The Flag Parade
  11. Anakin's Theme
  12. The Adventures of Jar Jar
  13. Duel of the Fates
  14. The Time Machine
  15. Things to Come
  16. The Thing From Another World
  17. War of the Worlds
  18. When Worlds Collide
  19. Total Recall
  20. You Only Live Twice
  21. Superman

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The penultimate collection ..........2006-12-07

Generally I agree with Strategos in his ecstatic Spotlight Review above. It is a joy to here some of the most memorable themes and cues from some of the most memorable science fiction and fantasy movies (re)recorded in great sound and in lavish (re)orchestrations, played by renowned classical orchestras, namely the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra, no less.

I have always had a weak spot for (good, or maybe even intelligent) science fiction/fantasy and film music, especially its way of evoking mystery, grandure and wide open spaces. Call it a weakness if you want. But it was maybe really kick started off, for as far as I can remember, with Star Trek. But especially Star Trek II, III and IV - essentially a trilogy - because of their very romantic but very warm, human core, set on the broadest canvasses of unlimited and mysterious outer space. But then there was the music for adding that essential extra dimension of emotion and atmosphere. I am happy that much of the music on this album is from the Star Trek series and films, often equaling or sometimes even outclassing the original recordings.

This kind of music (for the movies) should be seen as an art on its own rights with its own merits and qualities. As such, the musical sequences on these CD's are a beautifully played cross section of some of the most evoking orchestral music for science fiction/fantasy film ever created. And I very much like the nicely blended, wide and deep orchestral soundpicture with enough reverberation to evoke a sense of wide open spaces.
I am quite thrilled by tracks like the evocative music from Dune, truly transporting one to the vastly sands of Arrakis (the music is wonderful, but to my great regret I think the movie itself is a flawed masterpiece at best, alas.). And then there is the very different, goofy music for Ghostbusters (memories of childhood), the spoofy but electrifying music from Mars Attacks (lovingly parodist music, this, with not a little touch of irony) and the happily adventurous, forward driving Theme from Galaxy Quest ('Never give up, never surrender!'), now also used for the internet-based fan-series Star Trek: The Hidden Frontier. On the other side of the spectrum we have the atmospheric music for Enemy Mine (an underestimated 'little' movie), the Theme from The Right Stuff (actually science FACT, not fiction, this film, just like Apollo 13, of course), the eerily attractive music for Species, the original End Title for Alien (not used in the theatrical version of the movie, where it was replaced by music from howard Hanson's Second Symphony), the exquisitely exotic music for Stargate, the sweet and warmly sympathetic, beautifully re-orchestrated, theme for Starman, the title cue for Star Trek: TOS (much more melodiously played than the original! If only a series nowadays could continue to be as thought provoking and as original as Star Trek was during its launch, fourty years ago ...) and a truly overpowering End Titles Suite from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. I especially like the thrillingly grandiloquent rendition here of the music for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. And how nice it is to hear the (thematic) similarities between James Horner's music for The Wrath of Khan, his great break-through as a film music composer, and his (two years) earlier music for Battle Beyond the Stars (which did indeed help him earn the job for writing the music for Star Trek II) ...

But on the 'down side', if one is looking for - for example - the gorgeously expansively played End Titles from Cocoon, it is not included here: one has to acquire the album that 'kicked it all off', so to say, namely 'Space and Beyond', also on Silva Screen. I was very pleased also with the inclusion on that album of some of the music from the series Star Trek: The Next Generation, namely where one of the characters, Tasha Yar, in one of the episodes (Skin of Evil) is saying goodbye to her crewmmates: sweetly sentimental and simple music which I have always wanted to own on CD. I guess that a few cues from the other two sequals ('Alien Invasion: Space and Beyond II' and 'Space3: Beyond the Final Frontier') didn't make it onto this 4 CD collection-album as well, but I guess that it would be the 'better part of the bargain' to opt to buy this 'The Science Fiction Album' instead of buying all three albums separately. Well, of course it is for yourself to ultimately decide what you really want ;-)

If I were to nitpick (which is not easy with such a marvellous project as this one), then I would say that while all music is performed with magnificent grandure and with style, some of it is not performed as crisply and as technically 'on the spot' as some of the original recordings: ensemble is a little slack and the playing somewhat stilted sometimes, losing some of the edge and the originality of the writing. ET and Star Wars spring to mind, but then the soundtracks for Star Wars are traditionally recorded with the magnificent London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro John Williams himself, and these superior recordings (especially the ones for Episode I, II and III) can't really be bettered, IMHO. Likewise for the music from Star Trek: The Motion Picture, I believe that in the end one really has to resort to the ultimate reference, namely the original recording (which is true in many other instances of 'original recordings'), and then the 20th anniversay colector's edition of this soundtrack on Columbia/Legacy (truly unmissable, this veritable classic of sci-fi/film music soundtracks!).

But all in all this 4CD-collection amounts to probably being the penultimate high quality sci-fi music album collection (I certainly know of no other project that comes as close quality as well as quantity wise), with some of the most memorable musical moments from classic to modern sci-fi/fantasy film captured in lavish orchestrations.
Collection-wise: five *stars*. Playing: generally four *stars*, sometimes more. The recording quality: five *stars*. The music (qualified on its own merits as film music) and its (re)orchestrations: generally five *stars*. In the end this is all highly recommended, and certainly not to be missed by science fiction and fantasy film music fans. Klaatu barada nikto.

5 out of 5 stars Muisic of the Spheres.......2006-11-06

You wonderful four disk collection of SF music. It startsa up the the grand master of SF music, 2001: A space Odyssey all the way to Superman. This is all American SF music and several themes I would have liked to have included are not there. All in all though, a collection you will enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars The Ulllllltimate Sci-Fi Music Collection.......2005-10-23

If one person gives great gifts, it's the illustrious Codemaster Talon. I've received a fair number of gifts in my lifetime, but so far, my older sister's take the cake. Take this one for instance. I'm real big on orchestral music, to the point where I listen to them more than any other kind of music. I've got orchestral versions of video game themes, orchestral soundtracks to truck-loads of anime shows (Big O, Escaflowne, and Giant Robo are incredible), and could probably spend the rest of my life just trying to study the nuances of all the classical music I've got. Being such a huge fan of orchestral music, I also have come to believe that orchestra music produced for movies and television is the new classical music (or as someone once said, Mozart would be making music for movies if he were alive today). Being a huge sci-fi fan, that kind of music has always been particularly near and dear to my heart. But were I to buy each and every soundtrack for every sci-fi I liked it would cost quite a bundle, and would include a lot of sub-par music along with the grandiose and fantastic main and memorable themes. That's where this beauty comes in.

The moment I ripped off the shrink-wrap and popped it into my cd player was a moment of great trepidation. Believe me when I tell that I've seen my fair share of sub-par orchestral recording in my lifetime. Very often they are in those big super-packs of music, and suffer from poor direction, improper mastering, and sometime even pathetic orchestration (or worse yet have something sounding like a cheap synthesizer and a kazoo in place of a full orchestra). I needn't have worried though. This sucker is fantastic.

Many people who are not audiophiles will probably miss the point of this cd collection. It is not the original versions of the pieces. It is re-orchestrations, mostly by the phenomenal Prague Symphony Orchestra. Many of these themes didn't sound all that hot in there original versions because they were low budget films or were not recorded in high-fidelity. Here they are given the full treatment, mastered with the most loving care imaginable. Often the version found in these cds is SUPERIOR to the original.

Remember the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey? Of course you do. But how many times have you heard a cheap imitation of the original version from the movie, starting too low in volume and ending too high (and missing the essential pipe-organ that gives it that extra oomph)? Well, this first track in the entire collection is not only everything it should be instrumental and timing-wise, but it also has been oh-so-carefully adjusted during the mastering process so that at no time is the music either too low or too high in volume (surely a benchmark for every other recording ever to be made of the piece).

Or what about the theme from the (at-the-time) uber-creepy The Black Hole? The orchestration of this piece of music goes from tiumphant to terrifying and back again, with a splendor and cleanness that I CERTAINLY don't remember being in the original recording.

Then there's the new version of the theme from Independence Day, complete with a violin solo, a far more electrifying ending climax, and a chorus so thunderous that you feel like applauding at the end. Simply indescribable. Kind of like the MIND-BLOWING rendition of the theme from The Last Star Fighter. This has been one of my favorite themes for a long time now, but I've never heard it played like this. I think the original version of the theme is something like 1 minute long, but this new version doesn't just fade out (HAHAHAHA!!!!) THIS version is THREE minutes long, goes through the main theme THREE times, with the final strains being so triumphant and joyous I could not help but feel an electrifying charge the first dozen or so times (come to think of it, I still feel that way). This is superior to the original in EVERY way. AWESOME.

And let's not forget the incredible new rendition of Stargate with it's heavy use of clarinets (for Egyptian effect!) and a triumphant new ending (completely lacking the chanting from the original version. This version is so different that for the first minute it is very hard to tell that it is in fact Stargate. But then the main theme kicks in, and then you get this incredible flute solo for my favorite part of theme (the whole thing is played slower, but arguably more powerfully than the original). My goodness. At first I found the thing so different I didn't like it. But then I listened to it again. And again. And again.

I could go on and on, talking about the fantastic new rendition of Moon Raker, the ear-popping Battlestar Galactica, the classic Star Trek (First Contact has a minute or two of the theme from Star Trek:The Motion Picture before going into the main theme), or the sweet renditions of music from the Star Wars movies (or the music from E.T.).

I have to mention though that this collection was not picked based merely on what people want, or on what is popular. No, the people who made it obviously thought a GOOD music collection was better than a popular one. That's why you get a heartbreakingly beautiful theme from A.I. instead of the main theme. It's why you get music from movies that you probably never gave a second thought to the music (because the movie was lousy). It's why you get Armageddon, Judge Dredd, and Robocop (who would have guessed their music was so COOL when there was all that crazy action and bad-acting going on on-screen).

I said it before and I'll say it again. This cd-set was mastered with tender-loving-care, and it shows BIG-TIME. High-fidelity the likes of which I have not seen since the days when cds were brand-new in the world. Dolby Surround. Perfectly balanced. BEAUTIUFL orchestrations. About the only thing that makes me scratch my head is the weird sound-effect tracks (Oooookay.....). Other than that, it's PERFECT. Obviously they could not include every sci-fi theme ever (no one can), but this collection is REALLY GOOD. A lot of great themes that got away (forgotten gems :), new versions of old favorites, and under-appreciated classics aplenty, but ALWAYS the full and complete versions with nothing cut-out (the theme from Dune is quite extended).

If you love movie music (and sci-fi movie music in particular) you MUST buy this awesome collection). It is not the original recordings. Almost always the new ones are better (if they aren't better they're just equal). This is what you have been waiting for. I for one am going to be buying quite a few cds from this company in the future. Give your ears the treat they deserve. Buy it NOW.

5 out of 5 stars SciFi Album gift.......2005-07-20

I bought the Science Fiction Album as a gift for my son who is twenty-one years old. He is a musician, and also a huge fan of many SciFi shows and movies. I thought this would be the perfect thing for him and I was right. He loves it!

3 out of 5 stars Away From to be a Collectible Peace.......2004-12-16

If you like Sci-Fi movies and want a compilation of their important scores, this is the CD-set to buy. But let me warn you about that very few songs in the cds are from the original soundtracks. Most of them is re-recorded by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. But the sound quality of cds are very good, because they have HDCD and Dolby Surround labels. This set is away from to be a collectible peace, but it is a good general compilation of favorite Sci-Fi movie scores.
GIDDYUP!
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Product Description

Buck Howdy saddles up for another fun corral full of cowboy tunes for the whole family. His newest release, GIDDYUP!, features an engaging mix of Western and bluegrass style tunes. The new CD features 7 original Buck Howdy songs, and 7 other tracks appealing to kids of all ages. Guest stars Trout Fishing in America and Laurie Berkner join for three of the sing-alongs. Buck Howdy songs are sure to have everybody rootin’ and tootin’ around the campfire, dinner table, or even on those long holiday road trips. Like his first family CD, Skidaddle!, Giddyup! features Buck’s warm vocals, laid over some of the best cowboy music around. XM Satellite Radio calls him “The next Roy Rogers,” and his music stands firmly in the great American tradition so well trail-blazed by Roy, Gene Autry and Tex Ritter. Buck’s songs invite listeners to gallop along with cowboys traversing the Old West: “Ride, Cowboy Ride,” “Pecos Bill,” and “Happy Trails.” Some of the songs evoke the joys of the great outdoors, like “Hayride.” At least one tune pokes fun at the downside of nature – “My Favorite Kind of Bugs.” By the last track, listeners will want to replay these tunes all over again.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I love it.......2007-01-09

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5 out of 5 stars Buck Howdy Rocks!!!.......2006-12-07

Buck Howdy is the only CD I have ever bought my kids that I havn't wanted to run through the paper shredder after a few days. The music is fantastic, wholsome, and 100% bearable

5 out of 5 stars What a Guy!.......2006-05-18

We first discovered Buck Howdy when he played a benifit concert at my children's school last year. He donated his time as a fund raiser for our school. My kids and I had a blast listening and danceing to his music. We purchased his CD's that night. My kids (ages 8, 6 and 3) continue to love listening to his music. We were lucky enough to have him back last week and I made sure to tell my neighbors. They came and loved his music as much as we do. Thank you Buck for your generosity.

4 out of 5 stars We love Buck Howdy.......2006-05-17

We discovered Buck Howdy when we borrowed a CD at the library. It was so entertaining we had to own his albums. My sons (5 & 7 years old) particularly enjoy "Buffalo Bob," about a cowboy's flatulence problems which result from a diet consisting only of beans. It's very silly, and a tiny bit rude, which makes it even more fun. His lyrics are amusing, clever, and easy on adult ears. From his fiirst album we like "Buckaroo," which gives advice on what to do if you want to be a cowboy ("Can't wear a suit with a railroad tie, can't honk a saddle horn and make it toot"). We hope he comes East for some concerts!

5 out of 5 stars Texans Love Buck Howdy.......2006-05-17

Great lyrics and vocals. You will never get tired of this CD playing over and over again.
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  • SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!
  • A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans
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ASIN: B00005R5UJ
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

  1. Jesus Christ Superstar: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  2. Jesus Christ Superstar: Everything's Alright - Yvonne Elliman/Murray Head/Ian Gilllan
  3. Jesus Christ Superstar: I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman
  4. Jesus Christ Superstar: Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) - Steve Balsamo
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  6. Evita: Oh What A Circus/Sing You Fools - Antonio Banderas
  7. Evita: I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You - Elaine Paige/Joss Ackland
  8. Evita: Another Suitcase In Another Hall - Barbara Dickson
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  13. Cats: Gus: The Theatre Cat - Susan Jane Tanner/John Mills
  14. Cats: Mr Mistoffelees - Paul Nicholas
  15. Song And Dance: Take That Look Off Your Face - Marti Webb
  16. Song And Dance: Tell Me On A Sunday - Marti Webb
  17. Song And Dance: Unexpected Song - Sarah Brightman
  18. Song And Dance: Nothing Like You've Ever Known - Sarah Brightman
  19. Song And Dance: Introduction - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  20. Song And Dance: Variations 1 -4 - Andrew Lloyd Webber

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  1. Starlight Express: Starlight Express - El Debarge
  2. Starlight Express: Crazy - Greg Ellis/Reva Rice/Caron Cardelle/Samantha Lane/Voyd
  3. Starlight Express: Next Time You Fall In Love - Reva Rice/Greg Ellis
  4. Starlight Express: I Am The Starlight - Lon Satton/Ray Shell
  5. Starlight Express: Light At The End Of The Tunnel - The Company
  6. Requiem: Hosanna - Placido Domingo
  7. Requiem: Pie jesu - Sarah Brightman/Paul Miles-Kingston
  8. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Phantom Of The Opera - Michael Crawford/Sarah Brightman
  9. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford
  10. The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Steve Barton
  11. The Phantom Of The Opera: Entr'acte - Andrew Lloyd Webber
  12. The Phantom Of The Opera: Masquerade - The Company
  13. The Phantom Of The Opera: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Sarah Brightman
  14. Aspects Of Love: Aspects Of Aspects - Orchester Der Vereinigten Buehnen Wien
  15. Aspects Of Love: Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
  16. Aspects Of Love: Seeing Is Believing - Michael Ball/Ann Crumb
  17. Aspects Of Love: The First Man You Remember - Kevin Colson/Diana Morrison
  18. Aspects Of Love: Anything But Lonely - Sarah Brightman
  19. Aspects Of Love: Chanson D'Enfance - Sarah Brightman

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  1. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan
  2. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Joseph's Coat - Maria Friedman/Richard Attenborough/Donny Osmond
  3. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Close Every Door - Donny Osmond
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  9. Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Year - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
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  22. Benedicite - The Stephen Hill Singers

Album Description

Disc 1: Selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and Song and Dance

Disc 2: Selections from Starlight Express, Requiem, Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love

Disc 3: Selections from Joseph nad the Amaziong Technicolor Dreamcoat, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Beautiful Game

CD 4: 1. "Oh What a Circus" --David Essex 2. "Memory" - Betty Buckleey 3. "The Phantom of the Opera" -Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley 4. "All I Ask of You" --Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard 5. "Love Changes Everything"--Michael Ball 6. "Any Dream Will Do"--Donny Osmond 7. "Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)"--Sarah Brightman, Jose Caerras 8. "As if We Never Said Goodbye"--Barbra Streisand 9. "The Perfect Year"--Dina Carroll 10. "With One Look" --Petula Clark 11. "You Must Love Me" 12. "The Heart Is Slow To Learn" --Kiri Te Kanawa 13. "Whistle Down the Wind"--Tina Arena 14. "A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing To Waste"--The Metal Philharmonic 15. "No Matter What"--Boyzone 16. "The Vaults of Heaven"--Tom Jones and Sounds of Blackness 17. "Try Not To Be Afraid"--Boy George 18. "Pie Jesu"--Charlotte Church

Disc 5: (All tracks available for the first time) 1. "Make Believe Love"--Wes Sands 2. "Down Thru' Summer"--Ross Hannaman 3. "I'll Give All My Love to Southend"--Ross Hannaman 4. "Believe Me I Will"--Sacha Distel 5. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 1969 Luxembourg Radio Commercial--The Jospeh Consortium, Pete Murray 6. "Try It and See"--Rita Pavone 7. "Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You"--Tim Rice and the Webber Group 8. "Goodbye Seattle"-- Paul Raven 9. "John 19:41"--The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra 10. "What a Line To Go Out On"--Yvonne Elliman 11. "Disillusion Me" --Gary Bond 12. "The Ballad of Robert and Peter"--Tim Rice 13. "Christmas Dream" --Maynard Williams 14. "It's Only Your Lover Returning/All through My Wild and Crazy Days/Don't Cry for Me Argentina--Julie Covington 15. "It's Easy for You" (1977 Jungle Room Session version)--Elvis Presley 16. "Magdalena"--Tony Christie 17. "Buenos Aires"--The Rioja Rockers 18. "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats"--Andrew Lloyd Webber original demo 19. "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" (Live at Sydmonton Festival 1980)-Gemma Craven 20. "I Could Have Given You More"--Petula Clark 21. "I've Been in Love Too Long"--Marti Webb 22. "Benedicte"-- Stephen Hill Singers

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars I waited for this for five years.......2006-06-30

Between Amazone, Ebay and Napster, I don't usually buy CDs anymore, and I usually wait till I can buy them cheaper "new and used". When this set came out, I was excited, mainly by Disc 5, but wasn't going to spend $70 on it. I waited till it was cheap enough, and got it for Father's day this year.
It was worth the wait.

The concept is great. The packaging is great. The recording is great. Disc five is really cool for an ALW aficionado. There are a few real gems on it; my favorites are Petula Clark's "I Could Have Given You More" and "Benedicite."
I've always thought "Gus the Theatre Cat" made a great medley on the piano with "Unexpected Song" and "I DOn't Know How to Love Him," but wished there was an alternate lyric to match the other two songs. Now that I know there *is*, and it's a good lyric, it's a dream come true.
The melody of "Benedicite" is one of my favorites from _Sunset_ (the book mis-identifies it as "SUrrender"; it's actually "The Lady's Paying" and "Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering"). The lyrics are the canticle from Daniel 3, which comes up every odd Sunday in the Divine Office, so it's nice to have cool music to sing it with.

I haven't bought _By Jeeves_ or _THe Beautiful Game_ yet, to it was great to sample them.

There are other parts of the CD taht aren't found in my collection. I like CD 4 "The Hits."

But the selections on CDs 1-3 don't make sense.

First, any self-respecting ALW fan has the Original London Cast of _Phantom_, so six tracks are totally useless. Why not draw from the Canadian cast with Colm Wilkinson? Or pull out some obscure recordings never published.

Why two different tracks with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything", yet they're hardly any different?

On Disc 5 is "It's Only Your Lover Returning," sung by Julie Covington. It's an early draft of the song (Lloyd Webber and Rice went through several suggested titles) and quite nice. The very thing one expects on a Boxed Set.
So why have the Julie Covington "Don't Cry for Me" on disc 1?? The only difference is a few words, but it's otherwise identical. Why not Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone or Madonna?

The _Evita_ section is otherwise the best, choosing a sample from each major recording, though I'd have chosen slightly differently (as above).

There is a great selection of "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" from the Sydmonton festival, using the original music that was changed when _Cats_ went to Broadway_. It would have been nice if they'd included more recordings from Sydmonton, like the original lyric of "All I Ask of You" shown on the second DVD to the _Phantom_ movie.

With so many great actress-singers who've played Norma Desmond, why does the collection beat us over the head with Glenn Close?

Paul Miles Kingston must be set for life in royalties, for the number of albums the original recording of "Pie Jesu" has appeared on. "Amigos Para Siempre" is nice, but it reminds me of Shari Lewis's "The Song that Doesn't End," especially when it's been used on so many compilations.

In short, this is a great collection for the obscure material, if you can get it cheap. But for a boxed set, it's a poor sampling, drawn mostly from the most familiar recordings.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE! .......2006-01-10

Please beware they made a mistake on this. It's actually the shortened Ray Shell version of STARLIGHT EXPRESS from the original 1984 London cast - NOT the El Debarge single from 1987 like it says on the box. I don't know how they let that goof pass. Sorry to Ray Shell. Having said that, this is an outstanding compilation of Lloyd Webber's greatest hits.

4 out of 5 stars ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS.......2005-03-21

Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. Some of his awards include three Grammies, a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a bunch of Tony awards. But perhaps most of all, Lloyd Webber is responsible for bringing the musicals and the theatre appealing to the wide audiences, who in different circumstances would not consider seeing a musical. The secret of his success is probably the mixture of beautiful and catchy melodies, interesting subject matter (though some, like Starlight Express, are too thin) and grandiose staging.

Over the years many compilations of his work have emerged. In the late 80-is and early 90-is it was the "Encore" series and lately the one-disc collection called "Gold". The one in question here can be considered one of the best currently on the market. First, it includes a 3-disc selections from all of his shows, minus the latest one, i.e., "The Woman in White", which, considering the triviality of the score, is no great lost. The fourth disc covers some of his most known songs sung by the famous artists. Then, there is the fifth disc with previously unreleased material, most of which are the songs ALW wrote with Tim Rice for various artists during the 70-is. The disks are all neatly packed in a hardcover book that features 67 pages of pictures and text with information about each of ALW's shows. One of the other assets here is the perfect sound quality, since all of the tracks have been digitally remastered.

Here are my basic impressions and comments regarding the material on the discs:

* Disc #1 has the selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats" and "Song & Dance". The Superstar material mostly comes from the Concept Recording. Although the songs sound beautiful as always, their orchestration is a bit dated now. Only Steve Balsamo's "Gethsemane" from the 1996 revival cast has a modern rock sound. "Evita" comes with the material from all of the major recordings: London, Broadway and the movie productions, as well as the Concept album. No objections here; since this is one of ALW's most satisfying works, every song is just perfect, although Patti LuPone, the Broadway and overall the best Evita, is left with only a couple of lines. With the selections from "Cats", however, I have some doubts. A plus to the choice of the "Jellicle ball" impressive orchestral sequence from the 1998 movie version and "Mister Mistoffelees" from the 1981 London cast. One of the best known ALW's songs, "Memory", also comes from that album. It's a pretty version and Elaine Paige's rendition cannot be matched, but why include this when the definite version, featuring an 80-piece orchestra and Elaine Paige with much better interpretation, can be found in the same movie version. Thusly, one has to buy Elaine Paige's latest 2-disc compilation "Centre Stage: The very best of Elaine Paige" to get that one. And "Gus the theatre cat" is more a recital than a song, so there was not much point in including that. Marti Webb brings her vocal charm to the "Song & Dance" sequence, Sarah Brightman sings "Unexpected song" with her famous soprano, but as much as I like her version, Bernadette Peters, who was in this show on Broadway is strangely left out here.

* Disc # 2 starts with "Starlight Express". This was never one of my favorite ALW's shows; the plot is even lighter than in "Cats" and the 1984 original cast recording is terribly dated. Yet, here we have one terrific duet, "I am starlight" from the original together with three songs from the later revivals and it seems that fresh orchestrations were just the thing Starlight needed. My favorite remains a touchy ballad, "Next time you fall in love". "Requiem" is the most solemn of all ALW's compositions, written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. Placido Domingo's tenor rides together with the chorus all the way through the strong "Hosanna", only to be joined by Sarah Brightman in the final moments of this song. She then gives an echoing deliverance of "Pie Jesu". What can be said of ALW's next show, "The Phantom of the Opera"? A phenomenon in its own right, it's easy to see from the six numbers included here why this is one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. The cast, the music, the story - everything is perfect. Although "Aspects of love" was never a popular hit, it does have some of the most beautiful love melodies ALW has ever written. "Love changes everything" sung by Michael Ball is probably one of the best tunes ever about love. The rest of the selected material here has a dreamy love flavor and the melodies find their way into your brain in the best Lloyd Webber way.

* ALW's first musical, "Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was more successful in its revival form than the original from the 70-is. The three songs included here are sung by the show stars, Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond. Maria Friedman was not a lucky choice to play the narrator, as the track from the 1998 movie version shows. "By Jeeves" was ALW's only big flop when it came to the stage in the 70-is. The 1995 revival sounds much better though, full of funny numbers in the best manner of the musical comedy. "Travel hopefully" remains one of the show's highlights on this compilation. "Sunset Boulevard" comes next. "Sunset" remains for me one of Webber's best scores; lush and beautiful. I listen to the original cast recording with Patti LuPone all the time. However, here most of the songs are performed by Glenn Close. A big mistake. If you've ever listened the American premiere recording with her, you'll know what I am talking about. She may have a strong stage presence, but her vocal abilities are too limited, and her aggressive approach to the role lacks any subtlety. Therefore, the two big numbers from this show, "With one look" and "As if we never said goodbye" are ruined by the fact she can't sing. The same goes for the American Joe Gillis, who was played by Alan Campbell. Luckily, Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson, the original Norma and Joe from the London production, make their brief entrance here with the "Perfect year"; enough to show how better they are. The funny thing is, on the jacket and inside of it, Glenn Close and Alan Campbell are credited as performers in this song as well. If this was a mistake on ALW's part, it was a good one. The next ALW's show, "Whistle down the wind" was never a critic's dear and yet the audiences rushed in to see it in London. The score brings back ALW to his rock and roll roots of the seventies and the story is quite interesting. But the selections here are not the happiest, since the cast recording boasts with much better songs. And finally, "The Beautiful Game". Again, we have one of those ALW's shows that is worth in its individual parts rather than as a whole. "Our kind of love" and "Let us love in peace" are two catchy ballads. The latter is a nice amalgam version not available elsewhere. The two other tracks here I could live without.

* Disc # 4 has the songs from all the above shows performed by different artists. The assembled tracks have their pros and cons. For example, we have some previously unreleased stuff, like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operettic rendition of "The heart is slow to learn", or a stunning and epic "A kiss is a terrible thing to waste" from "Whistle down the wind", performed by The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra. Then again, what was the point in including almost identical tracks as the ones on the previous disks? So we have Michael Ball again singing "Love changes everything" with only a bit different orchestration; Sarah Brightman comes out again with the same Phantom duets, but only with the different male singers. It would be much more appropriate to include tracks from the Toronto Cast of the Phantom, with Colm Wilkinson. Other pop deliverances (Tina Arena's "Whistle down the wind", Barbra Streisand's "As if we never said goodbye", Boyzone's "No matter what" and many more) were wisely chosen. Patti LuPone is again nowhere to be found and Petula Clark's "With one look" sounds too worn-out.

* The last disc is probably the one that will be of most interest to Lloyd Webber aficionados. It consists of entirely previously unreleased material ALW for the most part wrote for various artists during his early years, with Tim Rice. Some of these tunes, not successful as a singles, were later used in his shows. Thus "Down thru' summer" became "Buenos Aires"in Evita, "Try it and see", an unsuccessful attempt for the Eurovision was used for "King Herod's song" in "Superstar" and so on. Some of these songs are nicely made pop songs: "Make believe love", ALW's first recorded composition, for which he provided the lyrics; "Goodbye Seattle", sung by Paul Raven, who later became Gary Glitter; "Come back Richard, your country needs you", from a never made musical, sung here by Tim Rice, or Latin flavored "Magdalena", with Tony Christie singing. My all time favorite here is a song called "It's easy for you", sung by none other than Elvis Presley himself. Lloyd Webber and Rice sent him a demo recording that he accepted and recorded this live version a couple of weeks before he died. It's amazing to hear how his voice remained in the perfect shape. Also, there is a track of Andrew Lloyd Webber singing "Policle dogs and Jellicle cats" while plying the piano. His voice doesn't sound bad at all.


Taken as a whole, this compilation makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present to any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, or just anybody interested in some of the best tunes from the modern era of the musical theatre; despite the flaws I mentioned above. To the former, it may just be the final addition for the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection.

5 out of 5 stars SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!.......2003-01-19

"Evita." "Sunset Blvd." "Starlight Express." "Jesus Christ Superstar." "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." "Requiem." "Aspects of Love." The man who is the most recognized composer in the history of the musical theatre, the man who has won more Tonys than any other composer, the man who boasts the best-selling show of all time ("The Phantom of the
Opera") and the longest-running show of all time ("Cats"), the man whose homes are filled with three Grammys, five Oliviers, a Golden Globe, and Oscar and too many other honors and hosannas to mention, the man knighted in 1992 certainly doesn't need an introduction. Now Decca Broadway pays tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Now and Forever," a spectacular 5-CD set compiled and produced by Sir Andy himself. It's cheaper than a
ticket to "The Producers" ... and more much exciting. This treasure trove contains highlights from all of Webber's shows, and a bonus disc of tunes sung by Betty Buckley, Barbara
Streisand, Jose Carreras, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Madonna, Tom Jones, Petula Clark, even Elvis! A must for lovers of theatre---and good music.

4 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans.......2002-05-21

This five-CD collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's career is fantastic. It leaves virtually no stone unturned. I have no doubt that diehard Webber fans will love this, especially for the 5th disc entitled "From the Vaults." This disc alone is worth the price as it contains tunes never before heard by the typical fan. Who knew Elvis did a Lloyd Webber tune?!? I didn't! Also the tune "Benedictine" which the composer wrote for his most recent marriage is not only pretty, but it has the same medley as "The Lady's Paying" from "Sunset Blvd." which I found highly enjoyable. Another great track is the composer himself singing a cut song from "Cats" entitled "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats" which has the same tune as "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats," but to hear Sir Andrew sing is a blast...he sounds a lot like Al "Year of the Cat" Stewart.
The cuts from the musicals are great but are likely owned by ALW fans as they are on the original cast albums. And I'm glad that there were tunes included from the composers most recent efforts which have yet to make it beyond London (Whistle Down the Wind, Beautiful Game).
My only complaint is the inclusion of way too many tracks by Sarah Brightman. She must've received a great divorce settlement that included having tunes on any ALW collection until the end of time!! Her interpretations of some of the tunes were limp and uninspired. I would've much rather heard casts from around the world rather than yet another song by this disdainful soprano! How about Colm Wilkinson's version of "Music of the Night" from the original Canadian cast of "Phantom"? Or Michael Crawford's version of "Unexpected Song"? What? No Betty Buckley from "Sunset Blvd."? And of course there are songs you KNOW are going to be on the collection before you even listen to it as they have been on EVERY ALW collection for the past decade or so.
A great collection but too much Sarah Brightman!
Modern Rock 1982-1983
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    		Modern Rock 1982-1983
    1. Down Under -- Men At Work 2. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) -- Eurythmics 3. Come On Eileen -- Dexy's Midnight Runners 4. Hungry Like The Wolf -- Duran Duran 5. Shake It Up -- The Cars various artists , 6. She Blinded Me With Science -- Thomas Dolby 7. Too Shy -- Kajagoogoo 8. (She's) Sexy + 17 -- Stray Cats 9. Steppin' Out -- Joe Jackson 10. In A Big Country -- Big Country , 11. Love My Way -- The Psychedelic Furs 12. Mexican Radio -- Wall Of Voodoo Track Title 1. True -- Spandau Ballet 2. One Thing Leads To Another -- The Fixx , 3. Back On The Chain Gang -- The Pretenders 4. Vacation -- The Go-Go's 5. Love Plus One -- Haircut 100 6. I Want Candy -- Bow Wow Wow 7. Our House -- Madness 8. Always Something There To Remind Me -- Naked Eyes , and 9. Only The Lonely -- The Motels 10. I Ran (So Far Away) -- A Flock Of Seagulls 11. Goody Two Shoes -- Adam Ant 12. I Know What Boys Like -- Waitresses
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    New WaveNew Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000NHZHKS

    Product Description

    Year: 1982 Track Title 1. Down Under -- Men At Work 2. Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) -- Eurythmics 3. Come On Eileen -- Dexy's Midnight Runners 4. Hungry Like The Wolf -- Duran Duran 5. Shake It Up -- The Cars 6. She Blinded Me With Science -- Thomas Dolby 7. Too Shy -- Kajagoogoo 8. (She's) Sexy + 17 -- Stray Cats 9. Steppin' Out -- Joe Jackson 10. In A Big Country -- Big Country 11. Love My Way -- The Psychedelic Furs 12. Mexican Radio -- Wall Of Voodoo Track Title 1. True -- Spandau Ballet 2. One Thing Leads To Another -- The Fixx 3. Back On The Chain Gang -- The Pretenders 4. Vacation -- The Go-Go's 5. Love Plus One -- Haircut 100 6. I Want Candy -- Bow Wow Wow 7. Our House -- Madness 8. Always Something There To Remind Me -- Naked Eyes 9. Only The Lonely -- The Motels 10. I Ran (So Far Away) -- A Flock Of Seagulls 11. Goody Two Shoes -- Adam Ant 12. I Know What Boys Like -- Waitresses
    Just Another Day in Parodies
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • LMAO!!
    • What's wrong with parodies?
    • Too Bad He Can't Sing...
    • Pretty good except for Plowboy
    • GREAT, BUY THIS NOW!
    		 Just Another Day in Parodies
    Cledus T. Judd
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000051XW2
    Release Date: 2000-11-14

    Tracks:

    1. My Cellmate Thinks I'm Sexy
    2. Goodbye Squirrel
    3. What the *$@# Did You Say
    4. More Beaver
    5. Record Deal
    6. How Do You Milk a Cow
    7. Night I Can't Remember
    8. Momma's Boy
    9. Wife Naggin'
    10. Plowboy
    11. Merry Christmas From the Whole Fam Damily [*]

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars LMAO!!.......2007-01-26

    I love parodies and comedic songs. I have just about every album made by Cledus, Weird Al, and Ray Stevens. Dr Demento's CDs are a must have.

    I just play one CD after another and laugh. My favorite creation on this CD is "My Cellmate Thinks I'm Sexy" LOL.

    This artist is just all around great fun. If you liked "The Flying Purple People Eater" and "The Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and such songs you'll enjoy this artist. He's inventive and clever and his voice isn't half bad. He pokes as much fun at himself in his songs as he does at everyone else.

    Check out his other albums as well.

    I will give you fair warning. He's addictive and you'll be hunting down Jerry Clower and similar albums next!

    Enjoy, I know I do:)

    5 out of 5 stars What's wrong with parodies?.......2005-11-24

    First off I want to say I'd been meaning to review this CD anyway, but it was after reading one of the reviews posted here that I really decided to get on it. One reviewer commented that if Cledus had a better voice he could make it big without having to do parodies. That may be true, but I think parodies were his goal to begin with, and they ain't half bad neither considering he was originally planning on becoming a teacher.
    I was introduced to Cledus' music only recently by a friend of mine, and it was this CD that she showed me. From the moment I heard My Cellmate Thinks I'm Sexy, I was hooked. Then again that may be because I generally hate country music save for a few artists and therefore like parodies of country songs, but in any case I was hooked. Goodbye Squirrel is another favorite of mine, not to mention How to Milk a Cow and What the $$$$ did you say? Actually the only one I really didn't like as much was Plowboy, and I didn't care for Cowboy to begin with. Anyway, all I can hope for is that Cledus parodies Whisky Lullaby at some point as I find that to be THE most depressing song I've ever heard. But anyway this album is great as far as I'm concerned and, when finances permit I'll be adding it to my collection.

    5 out of 5 stars Too Bad He Can't Sing..........2002-06-10

    This is one of the best CDs that Cledus has ever done. Too bad he can't sing. "How Do You Milk A Cow" "My Cellmate Thinks I'm Sexy" and "Goobye Squirrel" are easily the best. If only he had a better voice, he could seriously get somewhere in the music buisness without having to use parodies.

    3 out of 5 stars Pretty good except for Plowboy.......2001-11-22

    This guy is funny and you have to be wanting to laugh if you are going to hear this cd but there a few songs that give me a headache. Every song is pretty good the only really bad one where I think he has gone to far is Plowboy it is just to rap, a mess, and is pretty bad to even see Cletus sing a song like that. WARNING THIS IS A FOOLISH ALBUM MADE BY A FOOL.

    5 out of 5 stars GREAT, BUY THIS NOW!.......2001-08-16

    i bought this the other day and every song on it is funnyi would have gave it 10 stars but im only allowed 5 so buy this album now
    The String Quartet Tribute to Alison Krauss
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Alison Krauss tunes ala strings!
    • An Audiophile, Earthy - Alison Krauss / String Quartet
    		 The String Quartet Tribute to Alison Krauss

    Manufacturer: Vitamin Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0002DB5G8
    Release Date: 2004-07-13

    Tracks:

    1. Let Me Touch You For A While
    2. Heartstrings
    3. New Favorite
    4. Stars
    5. Forget About
    6. I'm Gone
    7. Dreaming My Dreams With You
    8. It Don't Matter Now
    9. Ghost In This House
    10. Another Day

    Product Description

    1. Let Me Touch You For A While
    2. Heartstrings
    3. New Favorite
    4. Stars
    5. Forget About It
    6. I'm Gone
    7. Dreaming My Dreams With You
    8. It Don't Matter Now
    9. Ghost In This House
    10. Another Day (Original Composition)

    Format: CD

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Alison Krauss tunes ala strings!.......2007-05-09

    haunting arrangements of well known Krauss tracks. A must for any fan

    5 out of 5 stars An Audiophile, Earthy - Alison Krauss / String Quartet.......2005-10-28

    This CD was the deciding factor for me to buy Von Schweigert VM1 Monitors with Subwoofer. There is just so much warmth, musicality, nuance and emotion. In some ways better than the original. Better in the sense that the String Quartet transports you to a new yet familiar world. So it is a combination of Bluegrass, Classical and Jazz. A must have album for Audiophiles, fans of Alison Krauss and for those exploring new forms of music.
    In Another World
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Not as bad as the boy Aaron would suggest
    • Great CD
    • A giant leap towards a comeback!
    • A serious disappointment
    • The Best Joe Diffie Album Yet
    		 In Another World
    Joe Diffie
    Manufacturer: Sony
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005R62Q
    Release Date: 2001-10-30

    Tracks:

    1. In Another World
    2. My Give A Damn's Busted
    3. If I Lost Her
    4. Stoned On Her Love
    5. Hollow Deep As Mine
    6. This Pretender
    7. Like A River Of Dreams
    8. Live To Another Day
    9. What A Way To Go
    10. The Grandpa That I Know

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Not as bad as the boy Aaron would suggest.......2004-07-13

    True, this isn't Diffie's best work to date, but taken as a stand alone piece, it is an entertaining and listenable album.
    "In another World" has already become a classic, so no need to comment on this track.
    "Busted" is hugely memorable and amusing. I read the review from Aaron and laughed when he slated it. Get a life and stop taking yourself so seriously!
    "If I lost her" Beautiful, well produced and brings a lump to the throat.
    "Stoned on her Love" is well produced, but it falls short on amusement value and Joe over-extends his voice at times. By the end of the song I was hoping that it would end soon.
    "Hollow Deep as Mine" Next track please!
    "This Pretender" If I didn't know better, I would have thought I was listening to a Don Cox track, but vocally, Joe doesn't pull it off. Sounds like an English sixties pop song that has had some fiddle and slide slapped on it.
    "Like a River" I was hoping for an uptempo song at this point but got anothe Ballad. However, it's not a bad wee tune. The production is a bit overdone, in places, but if Garth had done this, it would have been a big hit. Nice one.
    "Live to love another day" Nice gutsy guitar in places, Joe does the song proud and if he took the fiddle out, he would have a marketable rock product here.
    "What a way to Go" Joe, why? This is simply substandard.
    "The Granpa that I know" Great fiddle start, George Straitish song and Joe carries it off really well. If you can wipe the silly grin off your face and take the song seriously, it could just about bring tears to your eye.
    So there you have it - a classic, a would-be classic, a smiler, two stinkers and the rest good background music. The first three tracks bring this up to a 3 star album and are worth the money on their own - with the rest of the album a bonus.

    5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2002-03-02

    Joe Diffie has one of the best voices in the world and this CD lets us hear it. He has a lot of fun with "My Give a Damn's Busted". The third cut, "If I Lost Her", is performed so flawlessly it literally takes my breath away each time I hear it.

    This CD is great!

    4 out of 5 stars A giant leap towards a comeback!.......2001-12-30

    Joe Diffie's not what you would call a country superstar, he never has been. Though Diffie has managed countless number one singles and albums in his 12 years, he's never been able to wrangle the status of say Tim McGraw or Garth Brooks. Still, through it all, Diffie has managed to make some memorable country music.

    "In Another World", Diffie's 10th career release, is a great album with some outstanding songs. The album kick starts with the power ballad and title cut "In Another World". This is the sound that Diffie seems to be most successful at: strong love songs. It's one of those singing-with-the-windows-rolled-down songs. It's such a great reminising song.

    The cuts on the album I could've done without are: "My Give A Damn's Busted" and "Stoned On Her Love". They're too flashy and do not give Diffie's voice justice. I found myself annoyed at these two cuts and had a hard time listening to them all the way through. They're a little more contemporary than what we're used to hearing Diffie sing, and they don't seem to suit him.

    Aside from the title cut, the best songs on the album are: "If I Lost Her", "Like A River Dreams of Rain", "What A Way To Go", and the downright sweet and traditional sounding "The Grandpa That I Know". Anyone familiar with Joe Diffie's previous recordings will appreciate these cuts because they don't stray far from the successful formula that's made Diffie a hit.

    Fans of Joe Diffie can only sit back and hope that "In Another World" will garner some radio hits and bring Diffie back into the spotlight where he rightfully deserves to be. He's been on the country backburner for way too long.

    Gennie Bailey-Rogers

    2 out of 5 stars A serious disappointment.......2001-12-28

    After putting out a really fantastic piece of work like 1999's A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, Joe Diffie bombed out on this album, IN ANOTHER WORLD. The title track is one of the best songs to hit radio this year, so I was anticipating this album, and I must say I was let down. I almost had to laugh at "My Give A Damn's Busted". How could somebody record something so horrible and actually put it on an album after putting out such fine material in the past. It is most likely the dumbest song I have ever heard. By the way, the second dumbest is "Stoned On Her Love" which also appears on this album. The best way to describe these two songs is pure, unadulterated cacophony. It was as though the studio musicians were playing out of tune and Joe was singing off-key.
    If you listen to "A Night To Remember", "If I Lost Her" and "Hollow Deep As Mine", you'll wonder why on Earth anyone would record such nonsense as the other seven songs. Those three tunes are all fantastic, but the rest leaves more to be expected.

    5 out of 5 stars The Best Joe Diffie Album Yet.......2001-12-13

    This album is by far the best stuff that Joe Diffie has ever done, even if you aren't a fan of his music you have to get this album just for two songs. "In another world" and "My give a dam's busted" very good quality stuff but look for a few more tracks on this album to be released on radio in the near future for your listening enjoyment. I bought this album when it first came out and I don't regret doing that, so go get it.
    Another Thousand Miles
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Very nice songs and music, check out Brigitte DeMeyer
    • Down home rhythms with an edge!
    • Great Stuff!
    • soulful voice
    		 Another Thousand Miles
    Brigitte DeMeyer
    Manufacturer: Brigitte DeMeyer
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004WYZQ
    Release Date: 2000-07-01

    Tracks:

    1. Rooftop
    2. Mama's On A Mission
    3. Another Thousand Miles
    4. We're All Goin' In
    5. If By Chance
    6. Already Gone
    7. Sycamore Sadie
    8. Horse Hunk

    Album Description

    Another Thousand Miles is a self-written and self-produced collection of songs that borders somewhere on the edge between rock and country. It's a combo of soulful vocals, nearly all acoustic instruments,with a dash of electric guitar, and features bluegrass great Mike Marshall on mandolin and fiddle. Lyrics are deep,insightful and yet have edge. A compilation of trials, travels, and tribulations turned into stories. Big Steve Earle influence, but though a girl's eyes.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Very nice songs and music, check out Brigitte DeMeyer.......2001-02-03

    Until very recently I'd not heard of Brigitte DeMeyer. A friend told me of her music. Gorgeous songs, a beautiful and nuanced soulfully country edged voice, a batch of killer musicians including stellar guitar work by Chris Rossbach (who is in his own D'Amphibians band and plays with my drum hero, Mr Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste!) and Mike Marshall is just icing on this absolutely delicious cake. I love americana, so-called alt.country, y'all ternative and folk --- this ranks up right there with most of what I've been listening to the last few years. Go hear Brigitte live if you get a chance, and BUY THIS excellent self-produced effort, "Another Thousand Miles". I love "We're All Going In", "Sycamore Sadie" and "Horse Hunk" with its lead in by Rossbach, truly blazing, reminiscent of the lead in to "Devil in Disguise" by the Flying Burrito Brothers. I'm giving this a 5 out of 5, to keep this record perfect. YOU go listen to it and try to give it a 4!! All 8 of the tunes are great. I put it on for the first time ever this a.m. and listened to it, I think, twelve times straight through! You go girl!!!!!! Mike Emerson on sweet piana, Paul Olguin on bass, Greg Thomas on drums round out the Brigitte DeMeyer band, and a helluva a band it is. Hey, where can I see this really cool songwriter live??? Why didn't anyone tell me about her before. I'd compare her to someone, but I guess she is uniquely Brigitte DeMeyer. Tom "Wazzup" Montgomery www.pauserecord.com www.jambase.com fan of Iris (Dement), Stacey (Earle), Ana (Egge), Kasey (Chambers) and NOW Brigitte (DeMeyer!)

    5 out of 5 stars Down home rhythms with an edge!.......2000-11-07

    Brigitte Demeyer's music is like a bowl of hot, spicey chili... good down home rhythms with an edge.

    If you are hungry for some new sounds... check out her new release. You'll love it.

    5 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!.......2000-09-20

    Brigitte Rocks!!! A great debut album! I look forward to adding more of her music to my collection as soon as its available. She's got an expressive, soulful voice and a great poetic songwriting talent. These, in addition to her own musical prowess and group of great musicians make for a special treat.

    5 out of 5 stars soulful voice.......2000-09-10

    Brigitte's voice is very soulful and expressive. The music and lyrics are both fun and meaningful. The musicianship is superb. Another Thousand Miles is a tremendous success!
    Another Street
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Another Street
      George Meanwell
      Manufacturer: Midnight Island Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B00019PXAM
      Release Date: 2003-12-16

      Tracks:

      1. Fish Don't Feel
      2. Snowbound
      3. Country Style Love Song
      4. It'll Be a Breeze
      5. Words That I Want
      6. Truck Stop Coffee
      7. Keeping Accounts
      8. Fiddler Never Gets the Girls
      9. Language
      10. Down the Hall on the Right
      11. All His World
      12. You Dress Up in White
      13. Another Street
      Another Ride in Cowboy Country
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Another Ride in Cowboy Country
        Bing Crosby
        Manufacturer: Jasmine Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00008ZHSY
        Release Date: 2003-05-20

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        1. I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande) - Bing Crosby, Jimmy Dorsey & His Orchestra
        2. Be Honest With Me - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter
        3. Along the Santa Fe Trail - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter
        4. It Makes No Difference Now - Bing Crosby, Bob Crosby
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        7. Walking the Floor Over You - Bing Crosby, Bob Crosby
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        9. Careless Hands - Perry Botkin, Bing Crosby, Ken Darby Singers
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        13. Along the Navajo Trail - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
        14. (Ghost) Riders in the Sky - Perry Botkin, Bing Crosby, Ken Darby Singers
        15. Twilight on the Trail - Bing Crosby, Victor Young & His Orchestra
        16. (I've Got Spurs That) Jingle, Jangle, Jingle - Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, John Scott Trotter
        17. It's a Lonely Trail - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter
        18. Cool Water - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Matty Matlock & His Orchestra
        19. Copper Canyon - Bing Crosby, The Rhythmaires, John Scott Trotter
        20. Dear Hearts and Gentle People - Perry Botkin's String Band, , Bing Crosby
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