Colors of the Heart

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1. Raga Yaman-Kalyan (Sitar and Tanpura)
2. Raga Rageshree (Voice and Tanpura)
3. Raga Bhairavi (Sitar and Tanpura)

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Colors of the Heart

Colors of the Heart
Disney's Superstar Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome
  • Disney Always Rocks
  • Awesome collection!
  • For adult listeners, the Disney songs sung by "real" singers
  • Good CD
Disney's Superstar Hits
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ASIN: B000060P4B
Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

  1. Beauty And The Beast - Celine Dion And Peabo Bryson
  2. You'll Be In My Hear - Phil Collins
  3. Circle Of Life - Elton John
  4. Reflection - Christina Aguilera
  5. My Funny Friend & Me - Sting
  6. Colors Of The Wind - Vanessa Williams
  7. True To Your Heart - 98 Degrees And Stevie Wonder
  8. Strangers Like Me - Phil Collins
  9. He Lives In You - Tina Turner
  10. When She Loved Me - Sarah McLachlan
  11. You've Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman & Lyle Lovett
  12. Once Upon A Time In New York City - Huey Lewis
  13. A Whole New World - Peabo Bryson And Regina Belle
  14. I'm Gonna Love You [Madellaine's Love Song] - Jennifer Love Hewitt
  15. Put It Together[Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo] - Brooke Allison
  16. Hakuna Metata - Jimmy Cliff And Lebo M

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2006-04-04

I loved the music on this cd. Thank you so much. My brother and I listen to it all the time.

5 out of 5 stars Disney Always Rocks.......2005-09-29

Yeah looks like it's a great get, if you haven't already got every CD by disney. Didn't know the song You'll be In my Hear was a Tarzan track. Must be a spin off to You'll be in My Heart. Its all good.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome collection!.......2003-10-19

I have to say, that with a 5 year old who is obsessed with the movies that these songs go with, it has made the perfect gift! She spends hours listening to this CD while doing more productive activities than sitting in front of a TV watching the movie. The songs are special to her because of the movies, and she actually does her schoolwork well with these fun songs playing. As a music lover and a Disney lover, we both agree at 5 and 30 that this is a hit.

5 out of 5 stars For adult listeners, the Disney songs sung by "real" singers.......2003-07-22

Trivia Challenge: Included in the 16 tracks on "Disney's Superstar Hits" is the only song from a Disney film to hit #1 on the Billboard Pop Charts. See if you can remember which one it is before I give the answer away at the end. No peaking ahead.

The songs collected on "Disney's Superstar Hits" are mostly from the 1990s; there is "Once Upon a Time in New York City" from way back in 1988 from "Oliver and Company" and a few songs from the 21st century. But the only golden oldie is "Put It Together (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo)," which comes from "Cinderella II" and not the original. The obvious frame of reference would be to see this collection as representing the Disney Renaissance ushered in by the Alan Menken/Howrad Ashman era, which makes it strange that nothing from "Little Mermaid" is included. But the common denominator to this collection is that the songs are not sung by the characters from these films, or, more properly, the people who did the voices for the characters. So instead of Angela Landsbury doing "Beauty and the Beast" it is Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson.

There are several songs from the less than stellar direct to video Disney sequels, such as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame II," "The Lion King II: Return to Pride Rock," "and "Cinderella II," which would be a minor complaint. But Tina Turner sings one of the songs, so it is hard to complain. In fact, the strength of this collection is indeed the superstar singers. Most of them are blasts from the past such as Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Sting, Huey Lewis, and Randy Newsman, but there is also new blood such as Christina Aguilera, Sarah McLachlan, Vanessa Williams, and even Jennifer Love Hewitt. Peabo Bryson comes out ahead, with the aforementioned "Beauty and the Beast" and another duet, "A Whole New World" with Regina Belle.

This disc is perfect for grown ups, who like the "real" singers singing the best songs from the Disney movies their kids have been dragging them to for the past decade. Vanessa William's "Colors of the Wind" is my personal favorite, although it is hard not to recall the fantastic opening of "The Lion King" when you hear Elton John do "Circle of Life." On the fun side of the ledger I like Randy Newman and Lyle Lovett working their collective ways through "You've Got a Friend in Me" a bit more than Jimmy Cliff and Lebo M's "Hakuna Matata."

Trivia Answer: "A Whole New World" was #1 on the Billboard Pop Chart for one week starting on March 6, 1993. It is the song that replaced Whitney Houston's cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" after 14 weeks on top.

4 out of 5 stars Good CD.......2002-12-29

This is a great CD, but I was kind of disappointed that there weren't more tracks on it. Other than that, you and your kids will be singing along in the car for sure.
Heigh-Ho! Mozart
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Delightful Disney Music
  • Uncle Walt would be quite honored!
  • Fabulous CD
  • sleeping to Disney
  • this is a treasure
Heigh-Ho! Mozart

Manufacturer: Delos Records
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ASIN: B000000709
Release Date: 1995-06-16

Tracks:

  1. Colors of the Wind in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra
  2. Heigh-Ho! In the Style Of - Shanghai Quartet
  3. Beauty and the Beast in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra
  4. Second Star to the Right in the Style Of - Voices of Ascension
  5. Under the Sea in the Style Of - Millar Brass Ensemble
  6. I Wanna Be Like You in the Style Of - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
  7. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? - English Chamber Orchestra
  8. With a Smile and a Song in the Style Of - Carol Rosenberger
  9. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? [In the Style Of] [In the Style Of... - English Chamber Orchestra
  10. Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra
  11. Main Street Electrical Parade [in the Style Of Mozart] [In the Style of - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
  12. Feed the Birds [In the Style Of...] - Shanghai Quartet
  13. Little April Shower in the Style Of - Anthony Newman
  14. Winnie the Pooh in the Style Of - Shanghai Quartet
  15. Prince Ali in the Style Of - Millar Brass Ensemble
  16. When You Wish upon a Star in the Style Of - English Chamber Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Delightful Disney Music.......2007-03-28

These Disney tunes done in the style of classic composers are so much fun. Children and adults alike will enjoy these songs over and over.

5 out of 5 stars Uncle Walt would be quite honored!.......2006-12-20

For many a baby boomer, Walt Disney meant animation. But, besides that, music played an important part in the telling of the story. So interested in music was the animator that he fashioned one of his greatest triumphs ("Fantasia") on the works of the great masters.

Well, Donald Frasier and a bevy of musicians have compiled a wonderful collection of interpretations of familiar Disney tunes, many from Walt's time, along with a few latter day compositions.

Every selection is a winner, destined to make the listener reflect and recall the films from which they came. And if one is familiar with composer whose musical style is "copied" here, the album is a treasure.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous CD.......2006-10-04

Being a classical music connoisseur, I often listen to my local public classical radio station to hear the works of the great composers of old and of today. One day the station played "Colors of the Wind" and announced it was from this CD. I fell in love with it. I am a huge Disney fan who has over 350 Disney songs on my iPod. Pretty much the only music I listen to is either classical or Disney. And having them combined makes this CD euphoria for the ears.

Each song is in the style of a different classical composer, and usually in the style of one of their more specific songs. One with a trained ear will hear chords and melodies in almost perfect similitude of the original.

I can listen to this CD over and over and never get bored. How could you be bored when you're hearing all of your favorite old Disney songs in a new exciting way?

4 out of 5 stars sleeping to Disney.......2006-07-30

I am really pleased that there is a classical music cd that has only Disney classics so that I can play them for my infant daughter while she sleeps. We are big Disney fans and it's fun to play these instead of the regular classical music. They sound just like the original songs. I would have given 5 stars but I wish they would have had all instrumental music, one of the songs has a choir singing, but it still sound good.

5 out of 5 stars this is a treasure.......2003-05-11

Disney music is always uplifting. Classical music is beautiful. Combine the two - and you get THIS! "Colors of the Wind" is glorious, followed by the enchanting title track. "Beauty and the Beast" is true to the romance of the original. "The Second Star to the Right" is magical. Everything is awesome - and flawless. I initially bought this because I love The Main Street Electrical Parade music, and that is definiely a highlight here - but so are ALL the other songs! This is GOOD STUFF! It is so excellent that it can be a very beneficial introduction to classical music - for kids AND adults.
Colors of My Heart
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • An Arizona Opinion
  • Wonderful!!
  • Amazing - Simply Amazing
  • Pure Musical Enjoyment
  • Beautiful in every way
Colors of My Heart
Sharon Burch
Manufacturer: Canyon Records
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ASIN: B00001XDRM
Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

  1. Wee Play
  2. Pigeon Corn
  3. We Are Here
  4. Colors Of My Heart
  5. Don't Be Afraid
  6. All Is Beautiful
  7. Cradle Song
  8. Spotted Horse
  9. Sweet Dreams
  10. Little Star Shine
  11. Corn Pollen Boy
  12. Earth Child

Product Description

1. Wee Play2. Pigeon Corn3. We Are Here4. Colors Of My Heart5. Don t Be afraid6. All Is Beautiful7. Cradle Song8. Spotted Horse9. Sweet Dreams10. Little Star Shine11. Corn Pollen Boy12. Earth Child

Format: CD

Amazon.com

Colors of My Heart, as with previous releases by Navajo native Sharon Burch, blends contemporary folksy acoustic styling with rich Diné musical heritage. Paying homage to the lineage of her mother's people, the land to which she is inextricably bound, and the eternal spiral of life, Burch enchants listeners of all backgrounds with an accessible earthy femininity. Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, the artist sings in both English and her native tongue, her voice ringing out with bell-like clarity, suffused with sweetness and weight. William Eaton's warm tones provide a warm low-end on bass and synth guitar, and the songs are further filled with sounds of silver flute, violin and cello, and drums and rattle. The cozy and practical intimacy of "We Are Here" and the title cut gather the listener in like a warm fire on a November night, while "Spotted Horse" surprises with a Navajo twist on the doo-wop sound, and "Little Star Shine" joyously celebrates motherhood. Colors of My Heart paints the world in hues that one is better for having seen. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Arizona Opinion.......2006-12-04

When people ask me about Sharon Burch, I tell them "Think traditional Navajo meets Peter, Paul, and Mary"!

She has a trained voice, but is heavily influenced by her father- a "Singer" (shaman). She sings mainly women and children's songs in Navajo and English. I am fascinated by Navajo Yeibichai songs, but can't listen to them for too long. Sharon Burch, on the other hand, I can listen to all day!

I notice that the other reviews talk about this being great for kids- which I am sure it is- but it is also great for adults!!!

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!!.......2006-11-26

My son (age 5) and his Kindergarten class performed two of the songs from this CD during an "Interfaith Prayer Service" at our Catholic Church. The two songs were "We Are Here" and "Colors of My Heart." The teacher choreographed hand gestures (sign language?) and the children did an amazing job! They loved the music, and my son still likes to sing along when he hears these songs. This music is wonderful! I would recommend this CD to anyone with young children.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing - Simply Amazing.......2004-10-12

I have listened to Sharon since living in Arizona. I have used her music in my Native American Storytelling to illustrate the connection to the animals, the earth and to each other. Children love this CD - I played it for my children as babies and have given it as baby gift's to other parents. I can't say enough of how rich and wonderful Sharon's messages, lyrics and music are - how they can calm the sea's of life and make me smile. If you want those same feelings - buy this CD - it's Amazing - Simply Amazing!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Pure Musical Enjoyment.......2003-08-19

I have To Touch The sweet Earth & this CD & I absolutely love Sharon Burch. I have played this CD more than the other one. Her voice & her music are wonderful. I cannot adequately put into words how she touches me with her music. All I can say is listen for yourself & see how beautiful her music is. Let her reach out & touch you.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful in every way.......2000-05-16

I've played this album innumerable times for my art classes at an elementary school. Kids never tire of it. They have learned the words and love to sing along. The messages of the songs touch the heart and help make better people. I have intended to write this review for a long time but after observing the children's response to it today I felt it was time. PERFECT for Kids. I love this album. Thank you Sharon Burch.
Heigh-Ho! Mozart: Favorite Disney Tunes In The Style Of Great Classical Composers
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Just amazing
  • A Disney Classic!
Heigh-Ho! Mozart: Favorite Disney Tunes In The Style Of Great Classical Composers
Eugenia Zukerman , Shanghai Quartet , Los Angeles Guitar Quartet , Anthony Newman , Paul Barritt , and Voices Of Ascension
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ASIN: B0000006UX
Release Date: 1995-06-16

Tracks:

  1. Colors Of The Wind, from Pocahontas, in the style of Anton Dvorak
  2. Heigh-Ho! from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in the style of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  3. Beauty and the Beast, in the style of Sergei Rachmaninoff
  4. The Second Star from the Right, from Peter Pan, in the style of Thomas Tallis
  5. Under the Sea, from The Little Mermaid, in the style of Scott Joplin
  6. I Wanna Be Like You, from Jungle Book, in the style of Heitor Villa-Lobos
  7. Can You Feel The Love Tonight, from The Lion King, in the style of Piotr Ilyitch Tchaikowsky
  8. With a Smile and a Song, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in the style of Frederic Chopin
  9. Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf, from The Three Little Pigs, in the style of Johann Strauss
  10. A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes, from Cinderella, in the style of Edvard Greig
  11. Main Street Electrical Parade, in the style of Antonio Vivaldi
  12. Feed the Birds (Tuppence a Bag), from Mary Poppins, in the style of Johannes Brahms
  13. Little April Shower, from Bambi, in the style of George Frederick Handel
  14. Winnie The Pooh, in the style of Sergei Prokofiev
  15. Prince Ali, from Aladdin, in the style of Bela Bartok
  16. When You Wish Upon a Star, from Pinocchio, in the style of Richard Strauss

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Just amazing.......2001-08-08

This album I got at Disneyland Paris. I saw it and just knew that I had to have it. It's classic disney tunes in the style of the great composers. And it really do remind of them. As a lover of classic music and disney music, this couldn't be a better album.

4 out of 5 stars A Disney Classic!.......2000-03-09

This cd is a great introduction for little ones into the world of classical music. My children ages 6 and 4 have "worn out" their first copy of this lively cd. If you enjoy disney music, this is a must for your children's music library.
Burleigh: Deep River
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Burleigh: Deep River

    Manufacturer: Albany Records
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    ASIN: B00000JD7I
    Release Date: 1999-06-29
    Colors of Love
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Transcendent Vocalism
    • Beautifully delivered as always, but not my material.
    • Lives up to their reputation
    • One of the best I've picked up in ages
    • Fantastic recording of contemporary choral works
    Colors of Love
    Steven Stucky , John Tavener , Bernard Rands , Long Zhou , Chen Yi , Augusta Read Thomas , Steven Sametz , Marianne Kach , and Chanticleer
    Manufacturer: Teldec
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    ASIN: B00000IWR3
    Release Date: 1999-05-18

    Tracks:

    1. Cradle Songs: Rouxinol do pico preto (Brazil)
    2. Cradle Songs: Lilajze, Jezuniu (Poland)
    3. Cradle Songs: Buy Baby Ribbon (Tobago)
    4. Village Wedding
    5. Canti d'Amor: 'Winds of May, that dance on the sea'
    6. Canti d'Amor: 'O cool is the valley'
    7. Canti d'Amor: 'This heart that flutters near my heart'
    8. Canti d'Amor: 'Silently she's combing her long hair'
    9. Canti d'Amor: 'Gentle lady, do not sing sad songs'
    10. Canti d'Amor: 'Sleep now, O you unquiet heart'
    11. Canti d'Amor: 'All day I hear the noise of waters'
    12. Words of the Sun
    13. Tang Poems: Written on a Rainy Night
    14. Tang Poems: Wild Grass
    15. The Rub of Love
    16. in time of
    17. Love Songs: 'Look out upon the stars, my love'
    18. Love Songs: 'Love is a beautiful dream'
    19. Love Songs: 'Alas, the love of women!'
    20. Love Songs: 'For stony limits cannot hold love out'
    21. Love Songs: 'All mankind love a lover'

    Amazon.com

    This compilation of modern-day madrigals, the latest in a fascinating series of discs from the San Francisco-based all-male vocal group Chanticleer, won the Grammy for Best Small Ensemble Performance of 1999. The selections range over a variety of styles and aesthetics, from the haunting, hypnotic sounds of Steven Stucky's Cradle Songs to the archaic, ethereal beauty and Eastern inflections of John Tavener's "Village Wedding." There are the soft (and somewhat affected) asperities of Bernard Rands' Canti d'Amor as well as the gentle, almost English pastoralism of Zhou Long's "Words of the Sun" (beautiful!) and the colorfully exotic Orientalism of Chen Yi's Tang Poems. Other examples of the wide range here are the self-conscious busywork of Augusta Read Thomas's Love Songs to the darkly lush, 12-part weave of Steven Sametz's "In Time Of," with its radiant climax and pulsating chordal sonorites like the tolling of bells. All of this Chanticleer sings with striking freshness and commitment, virtuosic to a fare-thee-well, always sensitive to the emotional cues of the texts. The recording, made at Skywalker Ranch in January of 1999, is vivid and warm, and so is much of the music. Truly a winning disc. --Ted Libbey

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Transcendent Vocalism.......2005-01-31

    This compilation is essential listening, especially (but not exclusively) for those already introduced to the marvels of Chanticleer. It features a wide variety of contemporary madrigals all dedicated to the theme of love. Gorgeous polyphony, entrancing dissonance; the music is very difficult, but Chanticleer's vocalism is exemplary, as always. The whole feel of the album takes some getting used to for the uninitiated. After a few listenings, though, one can fully perceive its unique and sublime beauty.

    Highlights abound. The first three tracks, all lullabies by Steven Stucky, are brilliantly executed, but it is track four, Village Wedding by John Taverner, that first knocked my socks off. It seems to represent the absolutely ideal match between composer and performer, between written and sung text. It consists of a wonderful poem by Greek poet Angelos Sikelianos, with a recurring excerpt from the Eastern Orthodox wedding ceremony interspersed throughout. Taverner is himself a member of the Eastern Orthodox church, and the song is as much a spiritual experience as a musical one.

    Another fantastic piece is Words of the Sun, by Chinese composer Zhou Long. It is probably the most accessible song on the CD, with numerous lovely subtleties and nuances that can be fully appreciated after multiple exposures.

    Lastly, I'd like to express my sincere conviction that In Time Of (by Steven Sametz, set to a poem by E.E. Cummings) is the single most gorgeous piece of music I have ever had the great fortune to hear. The sonority is perfectly balanced, each arching phrase better than the one before. Please, for the sake of pure unadulterated beauty, purchase this CD. You will not regret it.

    3 out of 5 stars Beautifully delivered as always, but not my material........2002-07-30

    I came to this album as a fan of Chanticleer more than of contemporary art music, though I like to think I do have a certain ear for the stuff. I haven't been educated in it, but I've sung some in my time in choruses, and I learned to appreciate those pieces the way that I learned to appreciate the more classical stuff as a child--by feeling it and hearing it come out of my own body, the ways that it worked, what was exciting, ect. That said, there is a point where I don't get it, and I reached that point all over this album. I thought I'd pass it on because it is hard for most of us to pick this kind of music off the shelf--there will be pieces that skewer us and some that make us fidget. For my part, I am grateful to have the album for the sake of three (long) songs. The Tavner Wedding song itself is probably worth it. But the album will never be put on leisurely.

    5 out of 5 stars Lives up to their reputation.......2001-03-07

    Just recently had the opportunity to hear Chanticleer in concert...this CD certainly gives a cross section of their range...especially liked the "Tang Poems" and "Words of the Sun", which they performed live...very esoteric mix of musical styles...well worth the purchase for Chanticleer lovers!

    4 out of 5 stars One of the best I've picked up in ages.......2000-11-25

    First of all let me state that the 4 stars isn't for the performance...which is truly outstanding...it is for a few pieces that are a tad sub-par. I also want to mention that its not that the pieces are modern either, I happen to be extremely sympathetic to modern music.

    I usually don't like to do reviews this way, but I'm going to make a few comments piece by piece:

    1) CRADLE SONGS - The first two of this trio of lullabies are great...the ones from Brazil & Poland are hauntingly beautiful...I'm not so crazy about the one from Tobago. A fairly strong piece, its certainly interesting.

    2) VILLAGE WEDDING - This is one of the best three pieces on the album, and probably the best. Hearing John Tavener's work next to his contemporaries is an easy indicator of why he is considered one of this century's greatest and certainly one of the greatest living composers. Simultaneously it is joyous, austere, reverent & spiritual. Simply beautiful & amazing.

    3) CANTI D'AMOUR - This is an up & down work. I'm not sure what the composer had in mind, but I find the first part to be amusing. It reminds me of barbershop quartet. It has more somber moments too that are quite moving. Overall though, its okay.

    4) WORDS OF THE SUN - After the Tavener piece, this is my favorite one. I would like to hear some of Zhou Long's other works. It is a very subtle piece. Very Chinese too, yet simultaneously western. This is one of my favorite pieces by eastern composers of western music. Lyrically, it is amazing. Its borrowed from a 20th century Chinese poem that is gorgeous in English, I'm sure its even more so in Chinese. Musically, it is very stirring.

    5) TANG POEMS - This piece too is written by a Chinese composer (Chen Yi) and it is distinctly Chinese. I am intrigued at some of the techniques used by the composer. I am really pleased with the piece, although I'm sure some find it a little "too eastern." It is extremely pretty if one is accustomed to eastern melodies. The 2nd part is a bit sharper and probably less accessible than the first part.

    6) THE RUB OF LOVE - One of the duller pieces on the album.

    7) IN TIME OF - Sublime. The opening few bars are unearthly. Definately one of the three best pieces. They definately need to keep this one in their concert repetoire (along with the Tavener and the two pieces by Chinese composers.) This is one of those works you have to hear to believe.

    8) LOVE SONGS - This is a quirky collection of tunes by Augusta Read Thomas. It runs the gamut of serious to extremely silly. There are some strong points here, but some of it is too silly to stand the test of time ("Alas, The Love of Women"). Eventhough it is extremely unconventional, the part entitled "For Stony Limits Cannot Hold Love Out" is powerful. It is piercing & strange, but it really works with the text.

    There are times when I love everything on this CD, and times when some of it gets on my nerves. It is, however, never boring and the performances are superb. I highly congratulate Chanticleer for not sitting on their laurels. This is adventursome stuff and it works 90% of the time, which is more than I can say for 99% of the ensembles out there.

    I highly recommend this disc for "Village Wedding," "Words of the Sun," "In Time of," and "Tang Poems."

    Pick it up, be adventuresome. Enjoy.

    5 out of 5 stars Fantastic recording of contemporary choral works.......2000-09-21

    Chanticleer is one of the USA's finest choral ensembles, and they have picked a marvelous and diverse program for this recording -- with something that would appeal to absolutely everybody. The inclusion of two "husband-wife" pairs in the choice of music also makes for a special connection to the theme of the disc. Of special note to this reviewer are the "delicious" sonorities of Bernard Rands's "Canti d'Amor" and Augusta Read Thomas's "Love Songs" -- Chanticleer is a group who is able to pull off this difficult music beautifully. This recording was absolutely deserving of the Grammy that is received -- one of the finest discs of modern choral music in the past few years.
    The Mantovani Orchestra
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • The Real Thing
    • Fantastic Collection of Favorites!!!
    The Mantovani Orchestra

    Manufacturer: St. Clair Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005YC5F
    Release Date: 2000-04-18

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars The Real Thing.......2007-01-27

    I'm a HUGE Mantovani fan and have had mixed results trying to upgrade my collection to CDs. This collection is the original orchestra arrangements of all the classics. This is the one to buy.

    5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Collection of Favorites!!!.......2003-07-02

    The Mantovanti Orchestra shows off their "marvelous versatility" in this "wonderful" collection of "8 CDs", with titles that tell you "just what to expect", such as: "The Love Songs", "Memorable Classics", "Itallian Favorites", "On Broadway", etc. You can set the MOOD for practically ANY occassion! There are even some "popular" selections that we all know and treasure like: "Moon River", "Over the Rainbow" and "Autum Leaves"!
    You will NOT want to remove these GREAT CDs from your CD Player, once you have listened to them! They make "nice" background music for small get-togethers or "lovely" background music for those "ROMANTIC DINNERS", for you and your "SPECIAL SOMEONE"!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SET!!! It is a GREAT DEAL for the money, even at the full price!!!
    Colors of the Heart
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • rythm of the life force manifest in sound
    • Nice, meditative sitar music
    • Chatterjee creates a physically calming force which heals.
    Colors of the Heart
    Amit Chatterjee
    Manufacturer: Relaxation
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
    MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000001OQJ
    Release Date: 1997-07-01

    Tracks:

    1. Raga Yaman - Kalyan
    2. Raga Rageshree
    3. Raga Bhairavi

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars rythm of the life force manifest in sound.......1999-10-06

    This is my favorite cd! I Love it. I Love it. I Love it. I listen to it over and over and over. It is beautiful, calming, natural, vulnerable, pure. It is the rythm of the deep, sweet passionate life force manifest in sound. It is a blessing to all that hear it. Did I say I lLove it. I Love it. I Love it! Let's have another round of Amit for everyone! :) To joy!

    4 out of 5 stars Nice, meditative sitar music.......1999-05-13

    I've given up drugs and drinking and am finding my inner soul. Music like this helps. It's nice to put on the headphones and drift softly on a musical cloud. The entire CD, which is 62 or so minutes long, is sitar music. I love the sitar but some tamboura and tabla as balance would have been really nice. That's my only complaint. Otherwise, this is a nice CD. I'm a high school teacher and I play it quietly in my photography classes. The kids want rap, but they get this. Sorry, kids! Overall, not a bad CD. I would not recommend listening to this while crossing the desert late at night. It would put you to sleep!

    5 out of 5 stars Chatterjee creates a physically calming force which heals........1998-06-12

    "Colors of the Heart" becomes a meditative experience through the tones and vibrations of the Chaterjee's sitar.
    My Very Best
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      My Very Best

      Manufacturer: Reference Recordings
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000159Q
      Release Date: 1994-10-03

      Tracks:

      1. Too Marvelous For Words
      2. My Foolish Heart
      3. Stormy Weather
      4. Little Girl Blue
      5. I Get The Blues When It Rains
      6. Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe
      7. It's A Fine Day For Walking Country Style
      8. Laura
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      14. You're Nearer
      Colors of the Heart - A Celebration of Love, romance and Joyful Passion by Aeoliah
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Colors of the Heart - A Celebration of Love, romance and Joyful Passion by Aeoliah
        Aeoliah
        Manufacturer: Oreade Music / bluestar
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000LN0ZYM

        Product Description

        eleven pieces of piano music that reflect all "colors of the heart" - love, passion, devotion and more.....

        Pop Music:

        1. Curtain Call
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        3. Departure From the Northern Wasteland
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        7. Essential [Import]
        8. Frequencies: Sounds of Healing
        9. H20
        10. Healing Passages

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