Perfect World

Track Listings

1. Isabel/Between You and Me

2. Mourning Thursday

3. Lady's Voice

4. Summer Rain

5. Echoed Shadows

6. Little Dancing Girl

7. Epiphany

8. Watercolour Sun

9. Llevo del Fuego

10. Sangre de Vida

11. Breakfast at St. Alban's

12. Heart in Decline

13. Love Like Mist

Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
Like Hedges, Glaude's virtuoso abilities as a guitarist are anchored by finely developed songcraft, a classical musician's melodic sense and a jazzman's improvisational spirit. The two Oklahomans also share a mastery of the ultra-rare harp guitar - the unusual double-necked instrument that uses harmonics to create the startling effect of multiple guitars playing simultaneously.

Product Description
Dubbed "…the musical heir to Michael Hedges" by New Age radio, Joesf Glaude indeed shares many attributes with one of the most innovative and acclaimed solo guitarists of our time.

Perfect World

Perfect World,Joesf Glaude,St Cecelia's Music,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Perfect World

Tracks:

Im All Right
The Summer Wind
Blue Alert
Everybodys Talkin
River (duet featuring k.d. lang)
A Little Bit
Once in a While
(Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night
Half the Perfect World
La Javanaise
California Rain
Smile

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Smokey-voiced chanteuse Madeleine Peyroux's third CD is a lovely collection of after-hours ruminations and should confirm her rise to fame. Credit producer Larry Klein for doing a bang-up job with the album's sound: the elegant, pared-down arrangements are all brushed drums, acoustic guitars, and cool organ licks. But of course it's Peyroux's voice that brings it all home--preferably one where the shades are drawn, embers are smoldering in the fireplace, and the white wine is kept dry. Two-thirds of the songs are well-chosen covers, including a duet with k.d. lang on Joni Mitchell's "River"; a relaxed version of Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talkin'," from Midnight Cowboy; a delicately lilting samba take on Leonard Cohen and Anjani Thomas's title track; Serge Gainsbourg's "La Javanaise," performed in the original French; and Charlie Chaplin's "Smile," from Modern Times. The four originals, all coauthored by Peyroux, easily keep up with such august company, especially "I'm All Right"--written with Klein and Walter Becker, it captures the easy sophistication of Becker's regular band, Steely Dan. Fans of Norah Jones (whose collaborator Jesse Harris cowrote three of the songs) should gobble up this album, but Peyroux is no mere imitator: She's her own, very real thing. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

More Madeleine

Dreamland
Careless Love
Got You on My Mind
(with William Galison)

Album Description

Madeleine Peyroux doesn't simply interpret songs, she possesses them…and vice versa. Half the Perfect World is the much-anticipated follow-up to Peyroux's breakthrough album, Careless Love, which drew critical raves from around the world and sold more than a million copies. This time around, Peyroux focuses primarily on songs written by artists from her lifetime, including Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Fred Neil. The album also features an unforgettable duet with k.d. lang on the Joni Mitchell classic "River" and four original songs co-written by Peyroux, including the single "I'm All Right" which she penned with producer Larry Klein and Steely Dan's Walter Becker. Half the Perfect World is a sublime showcase for Peyroux's eloquent, understated delivery and timeless one-of-a-kind voice.

Customer Reviews:

Peyroux video available.......2007-07-14

I stumbled across two video selections of Madeleine Peyroux singing for Minn Public Radio. "Half the Perfect World" and "It's Alright" can be found at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/ongoing/video/

Half the Perfect World.......2007-07-03

I really love her voice but I am not too keen on several of her arrangements of well known hits on this CD. Overall I was a bit disappointed.

among the top current vocal jazz artists.......2007-06-27

Madeleine Peyroux stands out among current jazz singers - the comparisons to Lady Day are inevitable and appropriate. But, to say the obvious, Ms. Holiday has been gone a long time, and it's high time a talented singer picked up something of her approach and ran with it. I'd say Madeleine Peyroux is as good as any to handle this golden baton.

On Half the Perfect World Madeleine Peyroux takes possession of the melodic, pocket true style of jazz singing that I prefer. It's a style that 'sells the song' exquisitely, and the result is a record that is true to jazz but also quite approachable.

It's excellent; I reserve the fifth star for groundbreaking work, and I don't think this one qualifies as pioneering. I'm sure I'll play it often and for a long time, and I look forward to following Ms. Peyroux's work in the future.

Sounds just like a modern day you know who...........2007-06-26

I've been a Billie Holiday fan for years and had heard of Madeleine Peyroux and that she sounded like Billie, but I never took it seriously. I figured no way - how can someone sound like Billy Holiday? Well, it turns out Madeline Peyroux can! I've been listening to all of her albums and while this one isn't my favorite (I like "Careless Love" the best.) It is a good album and I think she is trying to break out a little from the Billie mold here (though just a teensy bit.) Clearly though with all her music she *is* trying to sound like Billie (she's not exactly singing heavy metal is she?) and at first I wasn't sure how I felt about such a perfect imitation. In the end I figured who cares? Might as well stop resisting and enjoy. The fact is this is good music and there are worse things then doing a near perfect impression of one the most famous singers of all time.

Keep it coming...............2007-06-18

Madeleine's personal problems are all too well known; they may have affected the quantity of her output, but the quality remains superb.

This album is a follow-on to "Careless Love", and lives up to all of our high expectations. Madeleine is, once again, covering proven winners, and she's so good that she makes them her own. The duet, "River", with k. d. lang is a particular joy. From her much earlier album, "Dreamland", Madeleine has shown an equal facility in English and French, which is to be expected, given her years in Paris.

If you want to here jazz done right, don't miss this; the girl can REALLY sing.

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A Listening Treat
Be Thoy My Vision CD
Really good, but don't listen to it all at once.
A must for choral music fans
An outstanding collection of Rutter's hymns

Be Thou My Vision

Manufacturer: Collegium
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ASIN: B00030ES2S
Release Date: 2004-10-01

Tracks:

Be Thous My Vision
Open thou mine eyes
I will sing with the spirit
A gaelic Blessing
Wings of the morning
O be Joyful in the Lord
All things bright and beautiful
I will lift up mine eyes
As the bride groom to his chosen
A prayer of Saint Patrick
Loving Shepherd of thy sheep
Look at the world
O clap your hands
The Lord is my light and my salvation
Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace
I believe in springtime
God be in my head
A Clare Benediction
For thy beauty of the earth
Thy perfect love
The Lord bless you and keep you

Customer Reviews:

A Listening Treat .......2007-03-08

What a delight to listen to this collection of pure Rutter ! The melodic sounds of the Cambridge Singers bring me such pleasure The sheer joyfulness of this music is to me a religious experience of such depth It is superb and will lift ones spirits instantly. highly recommended to all lovers of the English contemporary choral sound and scene,____ not to be missed

Be Thoy My Vision CD.......2007-02-19

My husband sang many of these John Rutter compositions with his church choir, and this CD is perfect since the choir is directed by Rutter, singing his own music. If you love religious music, this will bring tears to your eyes, the choir is "that" perfect.

Really good, but don't listen to it all at once........2007-01-07

I really liked this CD. It really showcases Rutter's knack for religious choral music. Perhaps it helps that I have sung some of his stuff with various groups. However, as with any similar compiliation, the composer's sameness of style and motif becomes apparent. This repetition can become boring on the third or fourth listening. On the other hand, this makes a great reference tool for any choral director or performer. Buy it, however, it's worth it, but don't listen to it all at once.

A must for choral music fans.......2006-09-19

Simply fabulous, 10/10. These are all Rutter-composed pieces, directed by Rutter himself. If you have any interest in religious choral music at all, you must get this album! One of the highlights of my musical life was attending a concert of a University of Maryland choir in which my mom sang, that featured Rutter as a guest conductor. Listening to this album is almost as good! ;-) There are too many good pieces to start naming all of my favorites, but these are some of the best known ones: "Open Thou Mine Eyes", "A Gaelic Blessing", "All Things Bright and Beautiful", "As the Bridegroom to His Chosen", "For the Beauty of the Earth", and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You".

An outstanding collection of Rutter's hymns.......2005-11-22

I sought a recording of Rutter's beautiful hymn, "Wings of the Morning", after we sang this lovely tune in church and this was the only CD I could find that contained it.

This collection includes many of Rutter's church hymns recorded over a period of 20 years performed by The Cambridge Singers, a group of Brits, that are conducted by the composer. Ergo, these performances must be considered definitive.

Many of Rutter's popular hymns are included here. "O be joyful to the Lord" and "All things bright and beautiful", a popular children's hymn done here by adults, follow "Wings of the morning" on tracks 5-7. Others you may have performed in church represented here are "O clap your hands", "Lord make me an instrument of your peace", "For the beauty of the earth", "Look at the world" and "The Lord bless you and keep you" among the 21 assembled hymns.

While The Cambridge Singers, on their Web site, identify themselves principally as an a capella group, I was pleased when I received this CD to find all the hymns supported by a full orchestra, the esteemed City of London Sinfonia. The renditions are uniformly lovely although some listeners may find the singing a bit on the white side lacking brilliance and individuality. Everything is done in keeping with Rutter's score markings and style.

The recording tends to be a little variable given the 20-plus year difference in performances. The most recent copyright listing is 2003, the same year "Wings of the morning" was published. I don't hear an appreciable difference in that recording than the others but still hear some age in older works.

If you seek a Rutter hymn collection you can't go wrong here. You have wonderful English performers mated to the composer in his more popular works. I'd recommend this without reservation to anyone seeking this collection.

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Didn't expect to like this, wonderfully surprised!!!
Its about time....

Perfect World
Dt8
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ASIN: B000O75HO8
Release Date: 2007-04-17

Tracks:

Lose Yourself (Ft Nicolai Prowse)
Hold Me Till The End
Falling (Ft Gavin Rossdale)
Succumb To The Night
One Further Thought (Succumb Reprise)
Perfect World
Reflections (Always You)
Narama (Ft Mory Kante)
Breathe
Destination
Tomorrow Never Comes
Winter (Ft Andrea Britton)
Winter (Ft Andrea Britton) (Max Graham Remix)
Tomorrow Never Comes (Gareth Emery Remix)
Hold Me Till The End (Ronski Speed Remix)
Falling (Ft Gavin Rossdale) (Sunny Lax Remix)
Perfect World (Lange Remix) (Dt8 Project)
Breathe (Alex Morph Vs Woody Van Eyden Remix) (Dt8 Project)
Lose Yourself (Ft Nicolai Prowse) (Adam White Remix)
Reflections (Corderoy Remix)
Succumb To The Night (Mike Koglin Remix)
Narama (Ft Mory Kante) (Jurgen Vries Remix) (Dt8 Project)
Destination (Above & Beyond Remix)
Angelic (Stay With Me) (Dt8 Project Remix)

Album Description

Dt8 project redefines dance music in the 21st century with this ground breaking album. With soaring melodies and soulful songs 'perfect world' is an emotional journey that carries the listener through the world of break beat, electro and tribal house, rock, chill out and trance and seamlessly incorporates hugely diverse musical cultures from around the world with cutting edge production. Darren tate is an international producer, dj, and essentially an incredible entrepreneur born in london, england. Tate has evolved from a classically trained musician to a senior statesman in the music industry actively promoting dance, trance, electro and progressive house music through whatever means available and with an incredible knack of being in the right place at the right time. Much noted for being a master at delivering original, exciting and passionate new music, it is this universal appeal which in turn has established his strong fan-base around the globe. 'perfect world' is the first major "artist" album from dt8 project. Four years in the making, this is a stunning genre defying dance release featuring 2 massive cds - one featuring dt8 artist album and the second a special dj club mix from dj dt8.

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Dt8 Project Redefines Dance Music in the 21st Century with this Ground Breaking Album. With Soaring Melodies and Soulful Songs this is an Emotional Journey that Carries the Listener Through the World of Break Beat, Electro and Tribal House, Rock, Chill Out and Trance and Seamlessly Incorporates Hugely Diverse Musical Cultures from around the World with Cutting Edge Production. Darren Tate is an International Producer, DJ, and Essentially an Incredible Entrepreneur Born in London, England. Tate Has Evolved from a Classically Trained Musician to a Senior Statesman in the Music Industry Actively Promoting Dance, Trance, Electro and Progressive House Music Through Whatever Means Available and with an Incredible Knack of Being in the Right Place at the Right Time.

Customer Reviews:

Didn't expect to like this, wonderfully surprised!!!.......2007-06-15

At 1st listen, when I skimmed through the tracks on this disc I'd orignally written this off as poppy cheezeball garbage. After I had a chance to sit & listen through the whole album though I realised how wrong I was. While there are some cringe worthy vocals & lyrics in some areas musically this is album is a master piece. Darren Tate (the man behind the music)has done it again, anyone familiar with "Horizons 01" (Tate's 1st album released a couple years ago) or his various other guises (Jurgen Vries, Orion, Angelic etc.) will have a pretty good idea of his capabilities as a producer. This is beautiful vocal trance made the way it's supposed to be. There are some big names that lend their vocal talents to the album including but Gavin Rossdale (of Bush fame), & Victoria Horn (Dirty Vegas - Days Go By). The album is unmixed & the tracks are all the full extended versions. Also included is a bonus remix album with a who's who of trance producers on board to do their deeds, the bonus disc unlike disc one is premixed. All in all anyone who enjoys ATB, Darude, 4 Strings, & any other pop trance act will love this album guaranteed. If you're like me though & can't normally get in to stuff like that give this album a chance & you'll probably be surprised.

Its about time...........2007-05-10

This will be the first CD that I have bought since Madonna: Confessions on a dance floor in late 2005. Why? because this is probably the best electronica CD I've ever heard...yes ever! 'Winter' is perhaps my most favorite song ever as well. Also, its a new project and I want to support them, and hope they release something else in the future... BUY IT!!!

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EASTWOOD IS ALSO A GREAT SONGWRITER
Play Misty For Me
"Go ahead, make your day!"

Music for the Movies of Clint Eastwood

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Tracks:

Theme from Rawhide - Frankie Laine
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Ennio Morricone
Theme From The Outlaw Josey Wales - Jerry Fielding
Theme From Pale Rider
Claudia's Theme From 'Unforgiven'
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Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite, Part 1: Out Of The Shadows
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Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite, Part 3: This I Remember - Lennie Niehaus/Joshua Redman
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Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite, Part 5: Battle Royale (It's All There) - Lennie Niehaus/Joshua Redman/Ralph Moore
Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite, Part 6: Day Dreams - Lennie Niehaus/Joshua Redman
Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite, Part 7: The Piano Player
Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite, Part 8: Destiny - Lennie Niehaus/Joshua Redman
Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite, Part 9: At Peace And Play
Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite, Part 10: I Love Jazz - Lennie Niehaus/Joshua Redman

Customer Reviews:

EASTWOOD IS ALSO A GREAT SONGWRITER.......2007-06-11

This is a "semi" career spanning CD (and the only decent one in existence) of the movie themes from some great Eastwood movies. The earlier pieces are from his days in TV and transition to movies. The more mature work with Lennie Niehaus displays Clint's artistry, no not only as an actor, award winning director, but great composer. My only complaint is the disc is missing the off-beat and totally original jazzy "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" from THE GAUNTLET.

The disc does contain his wonderful A PERFECT WORLD and THE UNFORGIVEN. Why Eastwood never won an Oscar for some of his original scores is a mystery to me. He is more celebrated as a director than as an actor only because he won more awards in that category and his acting style was known for it's low-keyed and reactionary style. But the Clint Eastwood the musician cannot be dismissed and here is that more than proves his versatility. A known jazz lover, for fans of that genre, give a listen to WHY SHOULD I CARE from "True Crime", another great Eastwood composition.

The remainder of the disc is a salute to Eastwood and his work with a heavy emphasis on the jazz.

First rate. I've been a fan since his directoral debut in PLAY MISTY FOR ME. Little did I realize what a great composer he would turn out to be.

A must for any fans as there are no single soundtacks available from his movies featuring his work.

Play Misty For Me.......2005-12-20

Nearly an hour and 20 minutes of "Music For the Movies of Clint Eastwood". What fan wouldn't be happy with this CD? 23 Tracks, and a great compilation. From the early TV days, the "Theme from Rawhide"(this was about the time I fell in love with Clint, I think I was about 8)performed by Frankie Lane, and Spaghetti Western, the "The, Good, The Bad, and The Ugly"(does anyone REALLY know the words to this one, and does it really matter?)to the romantic Doe Eyes"(the love theme from "Bridges of Madison County", the music will have you reliving the great moments from great films that just say Clint!

The first half of the album features both Clint's own works and the fabulous talented composers he has worked with. Ennio Moricone's oh so recognizable style("The Good, The Bad and the Ugly"), the moving music of Lennie Niehaus("Pale Rider"), the haunting sounds from Lalo Schfrin("Dirty Harry Theme", where you will relive Clint doing the, "Do you feel lucky punk?" speech), and some other wonderful musicians including the great Civil War and Western sounding "Theme from Outlaw Josey Wales", by Jerry Fielding, and Erroll Garner's"Play Misty For Me", a gorgeous piano rendition. Some of Clint's own works, included are "Claudia's Theme" from "Unforgiven" "Kate's Theme" from "Absolute Power", "Big Fran's Baby" from "A Perfect World", and of course the mesmerizing and above mentioned "Doe Eyes".

Second half is a 10 part instrumental suite, "Clint Eastwood, An American Filmmaker Suite". This is music composed and conducted by Lennie Niehaus for the PBS "American Masters" documentary " Eastwood: Out of the Shadows" The music tells Clint's story musically, and it flows beautifully and emotionally.It has a little of everyting, including some great jazzy numbers. The orchestration and the musicians capture the journey wonderfully. For list of all 23 track titles, see buying info. You can also listen to samples from there.

The quality of the CD is excellent. A pamphlet with some production notes, and the tracks is included. There are some great pix of Clint as well. It doesn't have ALL his films included. Hopefully the music form "Kelly's Heroes"("Burning Bridges) and "The Beguiled"(more from Lalo Schifrin) will make the sequel album!

Take it in your car and listen to it when you are stuck in traffic, and it will take you somewhere else for a while.Just say "Play Misty For Me" and hit track 8. Highly recommended for the Eastwood fan. And for those that can't get enough, I would also recommend the soundtrack to "Bridges of Madison County". One of the most romantic albums I ever heard.

"Head 'Em Up, Move 'Em On....Keep Them Doggies Rollin...Rawhide!"

Enjoy....Laurie

"Go ahead, make your day!".......2004-06-21

There's really not too much to say about this, except that any big fan of "Clint Eastwood", or at least the majority of these movies should like this. What I enjoy most are the tracks from his westerns, as they all set a nice mood, but the rest are very good as well. I can't help but think this would have been twice as good had it contained dialogue from each of these films too. Overall a great collection for the fan. After all, if there's one thing "Clint" knows about as much as his acting, it's his music.

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So Blue I Can't Begin To Say...
The best music has to offer.
Don't Forget This One
Another overlooked gem.
We met in a lonely summer

This Perfect World
Freedy Johnston
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Release Date: 1994-06-28

Tracks:

Bad Reputation
Evie's Tears
Can't Sink This Town
This Perfect World
Cold Again
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The latest in an illustrious series that includes Elliott Murphy, Marshall Crenshaw, Paul Kelly, and John Hiatt, Freedy is an exquisite singer-songwriter for the critics to champion and the masses to disregard. Butch Vig's crisp sonics and the restrained, almost old-fashioned rock and folk caress of the music make Johnston's deceptively easy-going tunes easy to fall in love with. "Evie's Tears," "Two Lovers Stop" and "Bad Reputation" are favorites. --Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

So Blue I Can't Begin To Say..........2007-06-26

I don't often come across many albums that get better with each listen, but this happens to be one of them. Perhaps it's because each time through, I seem to find something new to like about it. Johnston's tales of love and loss, abuse, and suicide quickly pull you in, and often leave you with a very uneasy feeling. But despite the darker storylines, Johnston manages to incorporate a nice mix of melodies into a musical backdrop that is as fresh today as it was back in 1994. My personal favorites are the album's title track and "Cold Again", two of the more melancholy tunes about an absent father attempting reconciliation and homelessness. Easily deserves 5 starts.

The best music has to offer........2006-10-09

I have close to 1000 actual CDs (you know like with cases and booklets and stuff - imagine!), and another several hundred digital recordings
"elsewhere." I also have about 400 vinyl albums and about 250 cassette tapes. I also constantly borrow stuff and seek out new music. I LOVE music; many, many different kinds (as long as it's good!).
Freedy Johnston's This Perfect World is still my favorite. I'm 38. I bought this CD the day it came out. It was my favorite then, it's still my favorite 12 years later. It is pure brilliance. I don't want to go into boring detail, it's just perfect. I can't imagine any human who enjoys GOOD music not loving (at least liking a lot) this recording.
So I don't know who you are or why you're here, but if you don't own this (shame on you!) get it NOW. However you want to do it, just do it. Enjoy.

Don't Forget This One.......2006-04-26

It's a crime that this album did not raise Freedy Johnston to any more than the cult footnote that he is today. An excellent songwriter, Johnston had previously released the stunning CAN YOU FLY? a couple years earlier. With Butch Vig producing and having major label backing, THIS PERFECT WORLD seemed poised to push Freedy into the spotlight. Well, as you know now, it never happened. Still it's a solid album worthy of investigation by anyone who calls themselves a fan of songwriters such as Josh Rouse, Marshall Crenshaw or Elliott Smith.

THIS PERFECT WORLD is an album of uniform quality, that has certain characters and phrases popping up from song to song giving it a strong sense of continuity. To my ears, there's not a weak track on the whole record, with the jaunty BAD REPUTATION, GONE LIKE THE WATER, EVIE'S TEARS and the melancholy title track standing out. Gone, but not forgotten this album, as well as the aforementioned CAN YOU FLY and NEVER HOME are all worthy of investigation.

Another overlooked gem........2004-02-01

The music industry is a funny place. There is often no commonality between true musical talent and record sales. Often the music found at the top of the charts is not the best music available, but instead the most widely played, the most overtly commercial. It's reasoning like this that a fine singer-songwriter like Freedy Johnston is routinely overlooked. Depending on one's perspective - it's a large shame, because Johnston is worth checking out.

A record with a title like "This Perfect World" can likely only be two things: a complete celebration of life, or a piece of art steeped in irony. In Johnson's case, it's the latter. He's written twelve accounts of peaceful melancholy, most often found in the form of detailed character sketches of folks whose lives are anything but perfect. One anonymous narrative voice muses about having a "bad reputation/and it isn't just talk talk talk." Another character, Evie, garners two nods with "Evie's Tears" and "Evie's Garden." Johnston's sound is very understated, similar to that of a Neil Young or Bob Dylan record. It's not a happy record, but in terms of sound, it's very relaxing and peaceful.

Given its timeframe (mid 1990's) it's an interesting footnote to a modern sound which never broke through like a grunge, ska, or bubblegum pop did. One can only wonder if such a songwriter would have been given his due acclaim. In the end, like all art, it's an artifact of particular time period and mood. In the context of the 1990's, it's some of the best music available from that decade, and some of the best music which unfairly never received its due praise. In a perfect world, an artist like Freedy Johnston isn't overlooked. In this one, it makes for a fine story of a fine singer-songwriter, and a fine album overlooked by so many.

We met in a lonely summer.......2003-10-10

"There does have to be some mystery and that's where it is. Everyone's interpretations are different. Everyone's emotions are different." ~Freedy Johnston

I love the way this album takes off from the first song and then the lyrics really take hold of your heart. It is really catchy and the music just swirls around you catching you in each wave and pulling you in. Once you start listening there is no escape, you just want this music to keep playing. I could listen to the first song again and again! There is magic there.

"Cold Again" sounds like a song Sting would love to sing although there are so many added dimensions and a level of acoustic bliss I really liked. I could listen to this music without any words although the harmony between the voices fills out the spaces between the loneliness and isolation.

"Evie's Garden" really paints some beautiful pictures. This song was quite a surprise because at the start, you wouldn't imagine this song being included in this collection. I love the lyrics and longing for the past. This song seems to connect with the lyrics in Evie's Tears.

"In the middle of Evie's garden
In a simple iron chair
Wind's blowing and she is singing
Begs the moon to disappear."
~Evie's Tears

You will hear what you want or need to hear in these stories. A unique collection of stories washing across your mind in waves of music.

"Bring back the rain, we'll go walking..."

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Wonderful for kids and grownups too!
My girls love it!

Look At My Belly
Brady Rymer
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ASIN: B0000CH9BB
Release Date: 2003-04-04

Tracks:

Look At My Belly
Words That I Know
Here Come My Teeth
The Way It Should Be
Walkin' Shoes
My Big Bed
It's All How You Look At It
Water, Sand, Blocks and Clay
Clean-O
Upside Down Boy
Time to Brush Our Teeth
Off to Bed
My Moon Song

Album Description

A 2003 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold Medal Winner. A new father's spirited acoustic-rock-songs celebrating the wonder of childhood; original music your children will love that is equally satisfying to the adult listener.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful for kids and grownups too!.......2003-11-26

My baby daughter--10 1/2 months--loves this CD. She smiles when it comes on and bounces to all the songs. I love it too! The music is great with a good pacing of fast and slow songs. The lyrics are adorable, with topics that babies and toddlers can relate to (and parents too). Best of all, Brady Rymer's powerful love for his own son comes through on all the tracks--it's really written from the heart!

My girls love it!.......2003-11-21

My daughters (ages 2 and 3) will listen to this CD over and over. They know more words to the songs than I do. I bought this CD after seeing Brady Rymer perform at a local library.

Tracks:

Refuge
Chen Rezi
Seven Line Prayer
Vajra Guru
Vajrakilaya
Tara Mantra
Final Dedication

Album Details

World Music. Featuring Boris Grebenshikov.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Meditative Music.......2007-05-14

This is a fantastic CD. I use it for my yoga classes.

not her best.......2005-05-09

I love Gabrielle Roth, and have worn out copies of "initiation" and "bones", but this CD just gathers dust for me insteading of making me want to dance.

Unique.......2000-05-31

Too many albums put the word "Tibetan" in the title and end up being the artificial flavor of the month. This CD, on the other hand, is the only one I've found (and I've bought dozens looking) that really bridges the gap between the Tibetan sense of sacred mystery, and the musical vernacular of the west. And with a Russian rock star no less! Listen to this album, and you will find your mind has reached a still place that other "Tibetan" music cannot touch.

For those who are addicted to the western sound "byte" culture, a five word review: YOU MUST BUY THIS ALBUM!

Great tape for yoga and meditation.......1999-07-29

We use this tape in my yoga class during the beginning centering meditation and Chen Rezi is just the most beautiful and awesomely calming piece of music I have heard. As a matter of fact I intend to use this when I am in labor, as I am expecting my third child this December. Namaste!

TAKE A LOAD OFF.......1999-07-03

Isn't it nice to relax? This recording will fill your house and take you to the enchanted land of healing within minutes of flinging those constraining shoes at the wall. Perfect for after work!

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Peter Cetera is the BEST modern romantist of our time!
AN ENGLISH GENTLEMANS VIEW
Peter Cetera's Finest Solo Work
Welcome Back Peter
Glad I Didn't Listen To Some Of You

Another Perfect World
Peter Cetera
Manufacturer: Dde Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Solitude/Solitaire

ASIN: B00005AVJV
Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

Perfect World
Rain Love
Just Like Love
Feels Like Rain
I'm Coming Home
It's Only Love
Rule The World
Have A Little Faith
Only Heaven Knows
Whatever Gets You Through

Customer Reviews:

Peter Cetera is the BEST modern romantist of our time!.......2004-10-05

This album made me cry! Classic Peter all the way......he was the best during Chicago and still is. As someone else mentioned, in a 100 years, along with Sinatra, they will be playing his love balads. Bravo, PC...Keep up the good work!
Love you always....Terry
PS yes I am over 13 years old, I am 50 tears old

AN ENGLISH GENTLEMANS VIEW.......2003-10-30

Feels like Rain is simply the best song I have ever heard Peter sing it is so him. In 100 years time they will be still playing it. Peter has the best voice in the world. All the tracks lead straight to his broken heart, by God someone hurt him bad! Keep sad Peter, the sadder the better, as you are without doubt the maestro a genius who grew out of the shadows of darkness into the light. God Bless you.

Peter Cetera's Finest Solo Work.......2003-04-19

Peter was on hiatus from recording for a few years before releasing "Another Perfect World". This disc was certainly worth the wait. From beginning to end this recording emerges as his most listenable solo work since leaving the legendary group Chicago.
The opening track "Perfect World" is just terrific, with Peter's golden tenor presenting another trademark infectious melody over a bouncy country-based rhythm section. Some warm horn parts, reminiscent of Chicago, round this tune out nicely.
Peter's obvious Beatles influence is apparent on this CD and jumps right out on the disc's second tune, "Rain Love". By the sixth song, Peter is actually covering a Beatles classic, "It's Only Love", and does the song more than adequate justice.
Other highlights include, "I'm Coming Home", a beautifully-textured ballad and "Have a Little Faith", the finest song on the disc. This is an impeccably crafted tune, with Peter's vocal soaring over lush rhythmic textures, interesting and soulful background vocal sections and again, tasteful, yet subtle, horn charts.
Every song on this disc is a winner.

Welcome Back Peter.......2003-02-09

Too long away, Peter Cetera has delivered a cd which will certainly please his devoted and long-time fans. The horn parts are fabulous, and the inclusion of Lennon's "It's Only Love" benefits from Peter's voice and a great arrangement. If you like contemporary/adult pop or already know of Cetera's music, you won't go wrong with this record. Thanks Peter for the many years of wonderful sounds, both with, and after Chicago.

Glad I Didn't Listen To Some Of You.......2003-01-01

I am so glad that I did not listen to a few of you that did not like this cd. This cd is fantastic and agree with the rest of my fellow Chicago/Cetera fans on that. I went on a gut feeling and went out and bought it. I have never, ever listened to a cd 4 times on the first day bringing it home. Way to go Peter! "Another Perfect World" is now my favorite Peter Cetera cd. I usually count on 1 to 3 songs as being a little weak on any cd, but this is not the case here. Every song is great! I really like Peter's version of the Beatle's classic "It's Only Love". I really do hope that Peter is working on another masterpiece like this one. For those that did not like this one, I am sorry. You probably are not true Chicago/Cetera fans. Now if we could get Chicago back with a new album..................

John Rutter: Te Deum and Other Church Music

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John Rutter: Te Deum
Absolutely amazing
Up to the usual high standard
Beautiful, excellent album
A new experience in familiar pieces

John Rutter: Te Deum and Other Church Music

Manufacturer: Collegium
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000031HH
Release Date: 1993-09-11

Tracks:

Te Deum
Be Thou My Vision
I Believe In Springtime
Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of Thy Peace
O Be Joyful In The Lord
All Creatures Of Our God And King
A Choral Fanfare
As The Bridegroom To His Chosen
Christ The Lord Is Risen Again
They Perfect Love
The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation
Go Forth Into The World In Peace
Now Thank We All Our God

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Englishman John Rutter is today's most popular composer of church music, primarily owing to his accessible style and purposeful commitment to both professional and amateur choirs. This recording features some of Rutter's most popular sacred choral works from the 1980s--definitively performed by Rutter's own Cambridge Singers, conducted by the composer himself. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

John Rutter: Te Deum .......2007-05-14

Outstanding music and outstanding recording quality. This is a must for all who like the choral music of Rutter, a musical treat from the time you que up the disc.

Absolutely amazing.......2006-08-21

Of the 5 Cambridge Singers recordings in my possession, this is my favorite. I absolutely love "Be thou my vision," and find the title track inspiring each time I listen to it. This is a CD that will not disappoint!

Up to the usual high standard.......2006-07-13

What better version of the Rutter "Te Deum" than the composer and his group? This CD does not disappoint. Highly recommended!

Beautiful, excellent album.......2006-02-19

I have wanted this album for several years and have finally found it and purchased it. I have listened to it dozens of times since I received it, and love it! I hesitated to buy it because it is more expensive than most music CD's, but it is worth it.

A new experience in familiar pieces.......2005-10-05

This recording of the Cambridge Singers has them recording pieces composed by their own director, John Rutter. The 'Te Deum' is Rutter's version of a standard piece of liturgical music, representing classic influences ancient and modern, typical of Rutter's compositional style. This was recorded at in 1990 at the Henry Wood Hall in London, with the City of London Sinfonia and organist John Scott collaborating.

--Music--
'The Te Deum' is a piece that is standard for liturgy in Catholic and Anglican services. It is a song of praise, and here is it bright and powerful. 'Be Thou My Vision' is an Irish folk hymn, gentle and graceful, but Rutter has added something quite new to the rendition with his arrangement. The initial flourishes and fanfare for the standard piece 'All Creatures of Our God and King' lead to a triumphant song experience. 'The Lord is My Light and My Salvation' is once again a meditative and gentle moving piece, with good spirit.

The songs here are familiar for the most part, but Rutter's arrangements and compositions make this a thoroughly new experience in many ways.

--Liner Notes--
The notes include an introduction to the CD by Rutter describing some of the influences and expressions in his composition. Lyrics are included, all of which are in English on this collection. There is no listing of the performers of the Cambridge Singers, no description of the group, nor biographical information about John Rutter.

--John Rutter--
Rutter was born in London and educated at Clare College, Cambridge. This was where his career as a composer, arranger and conductor began. His early work was with groups at King's College Chapel at Cambridge as well as the Bath Choir and Philharmonic Orchestra. He has worked for the BBC providing music for educational series such as 'The Archaeology of the Bible Lands', until in 1979 he began forming the Cambridge Singers, and has continued a remarkable career of performance and recording as their director ever since.

--The Cambridge Singers--
The Cambridge Singers are a mixed choir of voices, many of whom were members of choir of Rutter's college, Clare College, Cambridge. While they specialise in English and Latin liturgical pieces, they have a wide range of recordings that span from modern compositions (including a remarkable requiem by Rutter) to English folk songs of the Middle Ages. Many are former members of the choir of Clare College and other Cambridge collegiate choirs (hence the name, Cambridge Singers). In the quarter-century since the founding, the Cambridge Singers have produced an impressive body of recordings.

This is a wonderful collection.

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Manufacturer: Compendia
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00008ZZ5Y
Release Date: 2003-04-22

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Lost Without You - Allen & Allen
I Will Always Love You - Spectrum
Speak to My Heart - Hubert Powell
Hello - Spectrum
Devotion - Allen & Allen
You Mean the World to Me - Spectrum
Get Here - Buzz Worrell,
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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
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Ave Maria - Nancy Enslin & Deborah Benardot
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Bridal March (Here Comes the Bride) [from "Lohengrin" (Here Comes]
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Trumpet Tune in C Major - Carlo Curley
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Lord's Prayer - Nancy Enslin & Deborah Benardot
Wedding March [from "A Midsummer Night's Dream] - London Festival Orchestra
Finale: Ode to Joy [from Symphony No. 9 "Choral"] - Nancy Enslin & Deborah Benardot
Rondeau [Masterpiece Theatre Theme]
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