Desires

Track Listings

1. Playtime

2. Viva

3. Andalu

4. Desires of the Heart

5. Lovers and Friends

6. Stars

7. Field of Tears

8. Remember Me

9. Afterimage

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Desires

Desires

Monsoon Wedding (Score)
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Monsoon Wedding Soundtrack is Terrific

Loved it!

Just as fabulous as the movie!

Love It, Love It, Love It

Culture-Happy-Dance-Reflect-Appreciate-Savor-Relax-Laugh

Monsoon Wedding (Score)

Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2002-03-05

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Monsoon Wedding is Mychael Danna's second collaboration with film director Mira Nair, (Kama Sutra was the first), and he has again compiled a winning soundtrack. Danna explores a wide range of emotions, from solemn to celebratory, through different generations of Indian culture. The contemplative "Good Indian Girls" and "Hold Me, I'm Falling" feature Danna's trademark piano ambience over traditional Indian instrumentation, and the vivacious "Baraat" sounds like a Punjabi variation on Dixieland, while "Delhi.com" ventures into dreamy ethno-techno territory. Sukhwinder Singh's "Today My Heart Desires" serves up lively bhangra rock, and Laxmikant Pyarelal's "Today the Weather Plays Tricks on Me" (performed by Mohammed Rafi) swoons with strings and male vocals. In all, the soundtrack's pleasing variety of Eastern music mirrors the film's old and new worlds living within a singular culture. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

Monsoon Wedding Soundtrack is Terrific.......2007-05-18

I really enjoyed the movie and was pleased to find the soundtrack. Great cd if you're a fan of Bollywood!

Loved it!.......2007-03-24

I just saw the movie MONSOON WEDDING and I absolutely loved it! Of course, I just HAD to have the soundtrack, so I bought the Cd recently and loved it too! WOW!

The Cd will leave you in a happy mood... Wonderful up-beat songs, many are so danceable and hipnotic. I've been playing this Cd all week ...I just wish it were longer because I would love to have more Cds like this in my Cd collection.

Just as fabulous as the movie!.......2007-01-31

This is an excellent soundtrack from an excellent movie. The music is fantastic - makes you want get up and move your feet! It's got such a happy, wistful, exotic flavor throughout the CD. I think this will probably be one that I wear out from listening to it so much!

Love It, Love It, Love It.......2007-01-21

I just love this CD. I'm preferential to the work of Mychael Danna and this is another awesome work of his. There is everything from old Indian love ballads to the popular Bollywood music of today, with some very beautiful instrumentals in between.

I'd recommend seeing the movie too. As well, I'd check out Danna's music for another Mira Nair movie, "Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love."

Culture-Happy-Dance-Reflect-Appreciate-Savor-Relax-Laugh.......2006-11-06

Above I listed some words that first came to mind when I thought about this cd.
It is very Culture rich and soaked in Indian flavor. It's colorful and makes you happy with a laugh or two; as it seeks to portray the traditional music typical of a Punjabi wedding in Delhi, India.
You want to dance with most songs and sit quietly to reflect with others. I listed appreciate because we often don't sit back to appreciate the richness that other cultures provide. My 2 year old appreciates this music in her broken wanna be Hindi mimic.
She dances as does my 6 year old to this music. It's really a great CD but I would recommend seeing the movie first.

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Exciting
This is Judy Jacob's best!!
The Best!
A Wonderful Album by Judy Jacobs
No GOD like jehovah

Above and Beyond
Judy Jacobs
Manufacturer: His Song Music Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Exciting .......2007-02-11

This is the best album that Judy has produced. I have always loved her power and intensity, but this album has taken her to another level. I love it.

This is Judy Jacob's best!!.......2006-07-10

This is truly Judy Jacobs best CD ever! Juanita Bynum sings with her on "Because of Who You are" and she is great! I recommend this CD to anyone who likes Judy Jacobs or just wants to play this while they are doing their devotionals

The Best!.......2006-01-17

This is the best CD I've ever owned. The songs are uplifting and her voice is beautiful. A wonderful CD to worship to.

A Wonderful Album by Judy Jacobs.......2005-09-12

I must say, first and foremost, Judy Jacobs is an excellent singer. If you haven't heard her sing, please do. Here voice is amazing.The Lord has truly blessed her with a magnificent voice and she is using it to glorify him. Amen. Now about the cd, its format is excellent. Most of the songs were recorded live, so as you listen to it, you feel as if you're right there. Hearing the crowd worshipping and clapping in the background is awesome. This CD will truly lead you into the presence of God. Ever since the day I bought it, I listen to it every single day. It's truly amazing. I highly recommend Above and Beyond

No GOD like jehovah.......2004-04-28

I watch T B N every night,some times all night. I enjoy praising the LORD with every one. I get touched by Karen Wheaton and Judy jackobs also many of the ministers such as Benny Hinn, Mark Chorona, T D jakes , paula white , Juanita Bynum, Kandy Station.
Jessie Duplantis, Joel Osten.and many more. I learn from all of them and love to praise with them. i would love to visit some of you some day,but I don't get much money and I caint work because of me physical problems. I live on a small fixed incom. S S disability. so pray for me and My children and grand children. espically the oldest grand son. He nees God in a mighty way. My thanks to Jan and paul and most of all GOD for T B N. GODS"love to GODS"people. Love, Dorothy Bell

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Romantic
Armik Is Blessing From God

Desires: The Romantic Collection
Armik
Manufacturer: Bolero Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CEV4EU
Release Date: 2006-01-10

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Desires
Cafe' Romantico
Fantasia
Mar De Suenos
New Love
Your Touch
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Product Description

1 . Desires
2 . Cafe Romantico
3 . Fantasia
4 . Mar de Suenos
5 . New Love
6 . Your Touch
7 . Lover's Moon
8 . Amor De Guitarra
9 . Romantic Dreams
10 . Slow Dancing
11 . Santa Barbara
12 . Midnight Bolero
13 . Passion
14 . Rumba Nuevo

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Romantic.......2007-01-19

The melody is very romantic and at the same time vibrant.makes you go up and dance!!!

Armik Is Blessing From God.......2006-03-09

Armik music is incredible,very sensual and makes feel like your in the heart of Madrid,Spain enjoying the sites and people of that beautiful European Country.Thank you Armik for all your incredible work,your a true blessing from God.

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Radiant, sentimental music with a hint of an edge
Wonderful
awesome
A Classic from the 80's
This is an oldie but goodie!

Desires of the Heart
Chris Spheeris
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Desires Of The Heart
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Customer Reviews:

Radiant, sentimental music with a hint of an edge.......2004-01-01

The warm, touching side of Chris Spheeris takes center stage in this instrumental album, which seems to have been reorganized and re-released in 1994 by Essence Records. Composer Spheeris is featured on keyboards and guitar, accompanied by wistful reeds, electric bass and light accoustic percussion. As with much of Spheeris' work, the selections on "Desires" don't fit neatly into any particular stylistic category. Accoustic and electronic instruments blend together seamlessly to create music that is emotive, heartfelt and approachable. Some pieces are pervaded by a subtle electronic ambience that lingers discreetly in the background, creating a relaxing, timeless atmosphere. Other selections are gently upbeat, moved forward by a progressive harmonic structure. All are pleasant and interesting, with good, appealing melodies and engagingly varied construction. Much of Spheeris' work on "Desires of the Heart" reminds me of Yanni's style, and fans of one should enjoy the other too. Try "Reflections of Passion" by Yanni, and for a more intense musical journey, inspired by many world-music elements, check out Spheeris' "Dancing with the Muse".

Wonderful.......2002-05-01

Chris Spheeris is one of the best musicians I have heard in a long time. I don't like to think of myself as being old (48) but is today's music the worst music you have heard? It is so good to hear quality music in Chris Spheeris. The problem is that they don't play his music on the radio or in stores where people can hear it and get back to great music. I just by chance discovered his music and have been spreading it since to anyone that would listen. Thank you.

awesome.......2001-02-01

CHRIS DOES A WONDERFUL JOB ON THIS CD. THIS IS STILL MY FAVORITE OUT OF ALL HIS WORKS. THIS MUSIC PUTS YOU IN A MELLOW AND CONTEMPLATIVE MOOD.

A Classic from the 80's.......2000-04-27

This was one of the first "new age" CD's I ever purchased and it is still one of my favorites. It is great music for listening to while working late at night or relaxing on a Sunday afternoon. Meditative and relaxing.

This is an oldie but goodie!.......1999-08-10

Anything Chris does is fantastic, and he always moves the spirit through his creative sounds. I've been a fan for 10 years. Finally, I met him in Sedona when he was playing at Rainbow's End. His personality matches his music - sweet and beautiful, sexy and exciting.

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a multi-faceted ambient masterpiece
Artistic accomplishment
A Rather Tame Offering

Catalogue of Desires
Loop Guru
Manufacturer: Cleopatra
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

a multi-faceted ambient masterpiece.......2005-02-20

This is one of those albums that you grow more and more to appreciate. At first listening, it isn't as catchy or gratifying as the more conventional structures of Duniya, Amrita, or Loop Bites Dog. Instead, it's a far more surreal, atmospheric, and truly impressive sonic adventure. More varied and diverse than The Third Chamber, it's not just an awesome CD to fall asleep to... it's a seriously powerful, beautiful, and often-times EERIE soundtrack. I say soundtrack mainly because Catalogue of Desires is THE absolute most amazing album to read books to (sci-fi / fantasy especially). This thing will transform reading experiences into something far more vivid... falling somewhere in the realm of a moving picture, and yet, even better... it's a tool to aid your brain into creating it's own version of a movie.

I know it may sound silly...but, give it a try. I have used this CD on many a sci-fi book, and it has yet to disappoint. This is a true feat of Loop Guru's amazing ability to deftly layer so many different types of mood on this album. It's all so subtle...but, each track really has such amorphous properties as to compliment whatever scene is occurring in any given book. Highly recommended.

Artistic accomplishment.......2000-07-27

Although not as immediately accessible as albums like the outstanding /Duniya/, I see /Catalogue of Desires/ as Loop Guru's most artistically accomplished album, and fans of ambient music will find much to appreciate here. More substantial than /Fountains of Paradise/, /Catalogue/ showcases Loop Guru's dynamic range, shifting effortlessly from hypnotic grooves to floating atmospheres, and characterized by exotic, organic sounds and a lush chill-room vibe.

A Rather Tame Offering.......2000-05-14

There's probably no such thing as a bad Loop Guru cd. However, after hearing Duniya, I can't be faulted for comparing everything else to it. This one doesn't seem to have enough to grab me and make me listen to it. I find myself drifting and that's something I don't do when I'm listening to Duniya. So for some background music that's better than most of the garbage being produced, and, to hear a different side of Loop Guru, this cd is okay. I'm still waiting for something to knock me out like Duniya. None of their other cd's come even close.

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Excellent.
Radiant, sentimental music with a hint of an edge
Peace and serenity and upbeat
A really lush selection of "goes-with-anything" music
A Very Nice Easy Listening CD

Desires
Chris Spheeris
Manufacturer: Essence Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Excellent........2005-07-01

This album is excellent and brilliantly composed, but the first I've listened to from Chris Spheeris, so I cannot compare it to any others. Some of the other reviewers have deemed it background music, though, which is false and unfair to say. The listener will definately be able to capture the sounds of this album as much as in any other album of any genre. Definately one of my favorites. Definately worth listening to.

Radiant, sentimental music with a hint of an edge.......2004-01-01

The warm, touching side of Chris Spheeris takes center stage in this instrumental album, which seems to be a reorganized release of his earlier recording for Sony, "Desires of the Heart". Composer Spheeris is featured on keyboards and guitar, joined by David Peterson on oboe and English horn, and accompanied by Christopher Bock on light accoustic percussion, Darryl Wright on electric bass, and occasional recorded nature sounds. As with much of Spheeris' work, the selections on "Desires" don't fit neatly into any particular stylistic category. Accoustic and electronic instruments blend together seamlessly to create music that is emotive, heartfelt and approachable. Some pieces are pervaded by a subtle electronic ambience that lingers discreetly in the background, creating a relaxing, timeless atmosphere. Other selections are gently upbeat, bouyed by tasteful world percussion and moved forward by a progressive harmonic structure. All are pleasant and interesting, with good, appealing melodies and engagingly varied construction. Much of Spheeris' work on "Desires" reminds me of Yanni's style, and fans of one should enjoy the other too. Try "Reflections of Passion" by Yanni, and for a more intense musical journey, inspired by many world-music elements, check out Spheeris' "Dancing with the Muse".

Peace and serenity and upbeat.......2001-04-18

This CD is, as another put it, one of Chris' best. It is a wonderful listen whether walking, in prayer, or just relaxing. Chris, all of your works are wonderful -- this is just one of the very best.

A really lush selection of "goes-with-anything" music.......1999-09-23

I've got all of Chris Spheeris' albums and this one is my favorite. It's perfect for background music when working or at dinner. Very soothing and each track is rich and memorable.

A Very Nice Easy Listening CD.......1999-05-06

Chris Spheeris has always been a favorite of mine and this CD doesn't disappoint. There isn't one track I don't like since almost all of them have strong "hooks". Great for background music for dinner.

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John Hollenbeck, most interesting jazzman alive

Joys & Desires
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"It's high torque ensemble music, often mesmerizing in effect, precisely and arrestingly detailed, lightly dipped in electronica, and with many novel textures … an intoxicating experience." -ALL ABOUT JAZZ

A recent John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble release on OmniTone was nominated for the forty-eighth annual Grammy Awards (Large Jazz Ensemble category. Over the years, they have developed a unique sound and are well on the way to becoming an institution in Europe.

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John Hollenbeck, most interesting jazzman alive.......2007-03-10

And after multiple listenings, I'm beginning to think this may be his greatest accomplishment. What he's done here is to almost completely reconceive the idea of a big band, bringing it entirely into the twenty-first century. This disc breaths and effortlessly moves in precincts never before imagined by writers for and practitioners of big band music. Here, the large jazz ensemble becomes an organic creature, each instrument and section conceived as absolutely integrally related to all others. Hence, there's a kind of democracy of sound, a wild egalitarian consonance between woodwinds, brass, piano, keys, bass, and drums--each grouping or individual voice gaining uncanny gravitas on account of this approach, none standing out above its fellows, all equally leading or supporting as required.

One could, I suppose, regard this as a warm-up for his Large Ensemble, but that would be wrong. There's a weird anarchic serendipity operating here that isn't quite approached on that disc, A Blessing, brilliant as it is. Maybe it's the collaboration of Horst-Michael Schaffer and Heinrich von Kalnein, coleaders of the German Jazz Bigband Graz, with Hollenbeck that gives this disc its special cachet. The sound here is also absolutely spectacular. Whatever it is, I don't know, but this is certainly one of the most, if not the most, riveting jazz disc in my sprawling collection.

Three of the the seven tunes, "Just Like Him," "Abstinence," and "After a Dance or Two, We Sit Down for a Pint with Gil and Tim," have been previously recorded, "Abstinence" on both the Claudia Quintet's first and A Blessing, "After a Dance . . ." on the Claudia Quintet's first, and "Just Like Him" on I, Claudia. But they take on an entirely new character here--both, strangely, more frenetic and more logical.

What John Hollenbeck is doing both with the small jazz ensemble and with big band music is unprecedented (save, perhaps, in the latter case, with Ilhan Ersahin's Nublu Jazz Orchestra). If you want to encounter the absolute cutting edge of 21st century jazz, look no farther. But don't be scared off: there's nothing inaccessible or weirdly avant-garde about this music--just sounds of mystery, power, and wonder.

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Frank and Ben Cook up another spicy Tex-Mex listening treat!

Burning Desires
Frank Corrales & Ben Tavera King
Manufacturer: Iago Records
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El Porro de Jaime {Theme from "The Texas Provincial Kitchen"}
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Cuatro Milpas
Las Nubes
Pararillo Barranque
Gabino Barrera

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"Burning Desires" is a unique CD that presents the legendary guitar playing of Frank Corrales with actual recipes for a full-course Mexican dinner by PBS chef Melissa Guerra. The various songs in the upbeat CD are linked to recipes for a variety of dishes including enchiladas, tortillas, quesadillas and chili con carne. Several songs even used the sound of hands patting tortillas as a rhythm instrument.

Customer Reviews:

Frank and Ben Cook up another spicy Tex-Mex listening treat!.......2000-05-22

Frank, with the help of Ben Tavera King has done it again, this time instead of movies and cantinas, the influence is on cooking and yummy Tex-Mex treats. Frank is accompanied on this album by Los Tortilleros (the tortilla makers) who consist of: Ben Tavera King who plays rhythm guitar, lead guitar on the cut "Enchiladas Rojas", harpa Mexicana and my favorite the corn tortillas, (which don't last long in my possession to use as an instrument); Jose Alfredo Trevino who provides the "gritos" in just the right places in the musical dishes. There is a double delight to this album, which is a collection of six traditional Tex-Mex recepies from the pen of Melissa Guerra, the celebrated PBS-TV chef. Track number 10, El Porro de Jaime, an adopted traditional Colombian folk tune is the intro music to Melissa's TV program, "The Texas Provincial Kitchen" Included in this platter is "un poco the todo" (a litte of everything) musical to cook and savor by. Track # 2 "Jesusita En Chihuahua" is a yummy spicy polka number used in the move "Like Water For Chocolate". Each track has it's own flavor which like "Mira Luisa" and "La Bamba" adds a bit of spark to "comiendo o cocinando" (eating or cooking). My sombrero is off to chef Frank and his most able assistants Ben and Melissa in assembling a treat for both ear and palate. What a great idea!

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"Superb Recital exploring a wide repertoire"
Savenko presents a fine selection of Russian art songs.

Russian Images

Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JLKE
Release Date: 1999-07-13

Customer Reviews:

"Superb Recital exploring a wide repertoire".......2000-02-04

Enthusiasts of Russian Song may be interested to note the comments of British reviewers. Classic CD called it a "Superb recital" and commented on Savenko: "He has a genuine bass-baritone voice slightly lighter, more lyrical and wide-ranging than the typically cavernous Russian bass, but with a particularly thrilling quality" Classic FM Magazine placed it within their recommended recordings section and called it "A debut recital of great quality", and Gramophone pointed out "To listen to this carefully chosen recital is to be reminded how consistent the tradition of the lyrical song, or romans, is in Russia" Savenko responds "eloquently and vigorously, and without caricature to such as that old Chaliapin stalwart, Mussorgsky's 'Song of the Flea'. BBC Music Magazine chose to highlight that a decade ago, the songs of the composers chosen here were little-known outside Russia, "but the past few years had seen an abundance of recordings. With so much competition, the quality of the performance and programme is critical, but happily both these discs come up trumps" The other disc referred to is Savenko's recording on another label entitled Russian Vocal Masterpieces Mussorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov Songs.

Savenko presents a fine selection of Russian art songs........1999-07-23

Vassily Savenko is not as well known in the U.S. as his colleague Dimitri Hvorostovsky, but both of them are worthy successors to a long line of Russian bassos going back to Feodor Chaliapin. On this CD, "Russian Images", Savenko is accompanied by the young pianist and composer, Alexander Blok. As Russian art songs share many of the charms of German lieder, including their reliance on the piano's role in the overall schema, Blok's contribution is vital. The disc contains works by a galaxy of Russian composers, including Borodin, Glinka, Mussorgsky, Rachmaninov, Rimsky- Korsakov, and Tchaikovsky, many of them in settings of poems by Alexander Pushkin. Although some knowledge of Russian is helpful in gaining a full appreciation of these vocal gems, the disc is accompanied by a free, but serviceable, English translation.

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Bass Desires By Marc Johnson
Fantastic!
A Bit Worn Production-Wise But Still a Classic
One of my all-time favorite jazz CD's
Flat-out amazing

Bass Desires
Marc Johnson
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Bass Desires has become a recurring concept since this 1985 date, when it was merely the title of a CD and not a band. But the two-guitar quartet has a special appeal to bassist-leader Marc Johnson, who's joined here by drummer Peter Erskine and celebrated guitarists Bill Frisell and John Scofield. A study in the stylistic contrasts and shared values of the two six-stringers, Bass Desires shows off Scofield's linear, rapid-fire and hard-edged attack and Frisell's floating solos that use guitar synth to bend lines with elastic flexibility. Johnson's Japanese-themed "Samurai Hee-Haw" has Scofield tempering his funk with touches of hoedown, while Frisell adds atmospheric waves of sound to the folk ballad "Black Is the Color." Johnson is a superb melodist, apparent particularly in his unaccompanied introduction to the "Resolution" theme from John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, where Johnson's solo space builds toward strong work from both guitarists. All the tunes show thought, with Erskine's title tune setting a slow-moving theme against a fast tempo he and Johnson set down. The group is a format that seems to work for all concerned, with Frisell and Scofield clearly thriving on one another's presence, as well as with the rhythm section. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

Bass Desires By Marc Johnson .......2006-11-04

It's One Of My Favorite Fusion Album? If You Are A John Scofield 'Or' Bill Frissel Fan This Cd Is Must Have! Two Great Guitars And Peter Erskine On Drums.

Fantastic!.......2006-03-09

This is one of the best ECM recirds ever. The sound is perfect and the playing simply blows your mind. Also there are both Bill Frisell and John Scofield on the record. Unique.

A Bit Worn Production-Wise But Still a Classic.......2005-08-10

Before the days of Amazon I bought this CD on one of my infrequent trips to a "hip" record store back in 1987. I subsequently listened to it probably at least 200 times and still return to it occasionally with great joy.

This is one of the all-time great examples of improvisatory music involving two guitars. The interplay here is just amazing. When Scofield solos on "Resolution," it just seems like Bill Frisell, Marc Johnson, and Peter Erskine are GLUED to him. Every twist and turn of his solo brings forth complimentary jabs, thrusts, and DRIVE from the rhythm section. It is truly awesome.

The first two songs are the easy standouts; "Mojo Highway" is almost as good. It's worth the purchase price (especially a used price) for those three tracks alone. The rest is not quite as engrossing but is still very good. Almost 20 years later I still think this is some of the best guitar jazz ever put down.

Yes, it's quite clear it was recorded in the late 1980s, when even JAZZ was affected by the production trend toward copious amounts of reverb. Get past that -- and this CD will reward repeated listening.

One of my all-time favorite jazz CD's.......2005-04-01

This is one of the better examples of jazz fusion to come out of the otherwise dead period of the 80's. Marc Johnson's songwriting, bass playing, and supporting cast blend to create a cohesive and melodic jam session of world music rhythems.

So many cultures are sampled in these compostions, Folk, Country and Western, Japanese, Blues, Funk, Indian, Reggae,
classical...you name it and it is represented somewhere on this disk. My personal fav is "Mojo Highway". A half funk/half reggae opus featuring many of Peter Erskines subtle and not so subtle drum riffs. It also features the best (of the many available) versions of John Scofield's blues classic "Thanks Again".

As typical on the ECM label the recording quality is stunning...particularly the bass response. You wanna test out your subwoofer and annoy your neighbors? Pop in this disk and let the bad neighbor relations commence.

Flat-out amazing.......2005-01-06

I am not, by and large, a fan of 'fusion,' whether it's called that or any of the other euphemisms for bad cocktails of rock and other musical forms. I also have no use for 'smooth' jazz as the term is used.

This is one of those instances where the musicianship of the participants rises above a contrived splice of styles. Peter Erskine's infallible time, Sco's signature blowing (at a time when it was maturing from the Miles years), and Marc Johnson's virtuoso bass playing would be enough. But Bill Frisell's synthesizer guitar work is the catalyst that really makes this album a great one.

Perhaps most amazing of all is, with an electric player like Sco, AND Frisell's synthesizer guitar, the album is so utterly organic and naturual.

And from the wonky 'Samurai Hee-Haw' to the hard-swinging 'Resolution' (the Coltrane tune from 'A Love Supreme,' not the Mahavishnu song), to the ethereal 'Black is the Color,' the album has no weak spots. It's four great artists who had absolutely spectacular chemistry. The result is a rarity for 80's jazz recordings, genuine originality, variety and absolutely nothing contrived or phony.

As far as the test of time, it's been in my rotation in vinyl and then CD for roughly 15 years, and out of the thousands of albums I own, it's still one that I keep coming back to.

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