A Contemporary Instrumental Collection
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1. Samba del Viento
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2. Waterline - Tim Clément, Kim Deschamps
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3. Waterwords (Des Mots Dans l'Eau) - Jacques Dekoninck
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4. Music for the Post Holocaust - Sativa
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5. In London - Neuronium, Vangelis
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6. Urantia - Tim Clément
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7. Starflight - Michael Uyttebroek
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8. Blue Desires
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9. Angels' Cry - Sativa
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10. Longing - Jacques Dekoninck
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11. Skating Shadows - Jacques Dekoninck
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12. Mawhje's Outlook - Tim Clément
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13. Sunset (Crépuscule) - Jacques Dekoninck
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14. To the Land Beneath the Waves - Tim Clément, Mychael Danna
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15. Antiphon - Tim Clément, Mychael Danna
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A Contemporary Instrumental Collection,Various Artists,Chacra Records,Ambient,Contemporary Instrumental,Neo-Classical,New Age / Meditation,Pop
A Contemporary Instrumental Collection
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- Awesome music!
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- Wonderful Music
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20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Secret Garden
Secret Garden
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B0002IQIFQ
Release Date: 2004-08-03 |
Tracks:
- Nocturne
- You Raise Me Up
- Moving
- Song From A Secret Garden
- Heartstrings
- Ode To Simplicity
- Papillon
- Windancer
- Illumination
- Reflection
- Dreamcatcher
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Customer Reviews:
Awesome music!.......2007-01-09
For anyone who wants a bit of relaxing time, this CD is for you, especially when you're driving! The songs and musical pieces are absolutely beautiful and the vocals are angelic! You are left with a sense of peace and serenity. I recommend this CD to anyone, even to those who only listen to rock! Everyone needs a relaxing CD such as this one.
Lovely.......2006-11-09
I love Secret Garden! No matter what mood I am in, their music always makes it better!
Wonderful Music.......2006-11-05
I've shopped for creative, intriguing and relaxing music for years -- found something occasionally, only to be disappointed when I bought the fiirst or second CD. But not with Secret Garden; I now own four of their albums, plus this excellent collection, and have never been disappointed in a single song. They are terrific musicians; their songs, mostly their own compositions, are uplifting, soothing, or toe-tapping, depending on the song. I can't wait for the next CD!
Lush Listening.......2004-09-12
Gorgeous, rich, lush blend of romantic New Age and ancient lyric music. Worth every penny, whether as music to drive by, background at a dinner party or in the background for contemplation.
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- Echoes: The Einaudi Collection
- Absolutely beautiful...
- This is such a pleasing CD
- Music for the heart
- Music for the heart
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Echoes: The Einaudi Collection
Ludovico Einaudi
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
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ASIN: B0000AM74Z
Release Date: 2003-10-27 |
Tracks:
- Waves [Le Onde]
- African Melody, Pt. 3 [Melodia Africana, Pt. 3]
- Out of the Night [Fuori Dalla Notte]
- Days [I Giorni Dell' Ira]
- Dark Line [LA Linea Scura]
- Eden Roc
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- Tonight [Questa Notte]
- Two Sunsets [Due Tramonti]
- Calm [Calmo]
- Passage [Passaggio]
- Beautiful Night [Bella Notte]
- Odd Days [Giorni Dispari]
- Limbo
- Behind the Window [Al di lel Vetro][Live]
- White Night [Live]
- Cadenza [Live]
Album Description
2003 compilation for the symphonic composer & world music star features 17 tracks including 3 tracks, 'Behind The Window', 'White Night', & 'Cadenza', recorded for this collection. BMG.
Customer Reviews:
Echoes: The Einaudi Collection.......2007-05-21
Echoes, The Einaudi Collection is a CD filled with beautiful classical piano music. It is so relaxing, and fills my home with beautiful music. I heard this music on my local classical music station, and had to buy it for my own collection. If you love classical, relaxing, and beautifully played piano music, this CD is for you!!
Absolutely beautiful..........2006-03-15
Ludovici Einaudi is one of the most gifted composers active today. This collection contains many pieces of quiet beauty. I am tempted to describe his music as a cross between George Winston and Philip Glass, although that is perhaps not fair to all three composers, as they each have unique musical talent. However, I think the comparison works: Einaudi's music does possess the elements of repetition that is Glass's hallmark, but it also has stronger melodies than does Glass's music, hence my comparison to Winston.
Most of the pieces on this collection are solo piano, although there are a couple with other accompanying instruments. My favorites are "Le Onde," "I giorni," and "Melodia Africana III." But there is not a disappointing track on the entire CD.
New age music often gets a bum rap of being "elevator music" or syrupy pap. Einaudi is proof that new age music can be intellectually complex and emotionally satisfying. I predict his work will stand the test of time, and I recommend this album to anybody who enjoys solo piano.
This is such a pleasing CD.......2005-12-26
I recently purchased this CD and haven't been able to stop listening since. The music is so beautiful that often tears come to my eyes. Imagine my thrill when I realized that Einoudi is the pianist for many pieces that I often adored from previous musical compilations, all the while unaware who the composer was. This CD has all my favorites and more!
Music for the heart.......2003-12-24
Recently, I saw the movie, Giuseppe Piccioni's "Light of my Eyes (Luce dei miei occhi)" and just fell in love with the score, written by Einaudi. It's just a simple score, a theme played mostly on piano that runs through the movie. But it touched me, had such an emotional effect. So far I've been unsuccessful at getting a copy of it, if it even exists. "Echoes" was my attempt, my hope at capturing something similar...and though it doesn't attain the same emotional hold as that simple theme from the movie, it is still beautiful music...it too is able to stir emotions.
And that's what comes across in the music...emotions. It will carry you away and take you places, memories that you want to relive. And that's a nice thing, a beautiful thing for music to do. And based on that, I reccomend it...
Music for the heart.......2003-12-24
Recently, I saw the movie, Giuseppe Piccioni's "Light of my Eyes (Fuori dal Mondo)" and just fell in love with the score, written by Einaudi. It's just a simple score, a theme played mostly on piano that runs through the movie. But it touched me, had such an emotional effect. So far I've been unsuccessful at getting a copy of it, if it even exists. "Echoes" was my attempt, my hope at capturing something similar...and though it doesn't attain the same emotional hold as that simple theme from the movie, it is still beautiful music...it too is able to stir emotions.
And that's what comes across in the music...emotions. It will carry you away and take you places, memories that you want to relive. And that's a nice thing, a beautiful thing for music to do. And based on that, I reccomend it...
Average customer rating:
- music's good but not great ( 3.5 stars )
- Excellent music Great collection
- Purple Gold
- Massage memories
- I enjoy this set..
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Only Time: The Collection
Enya
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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- May It Be
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- The Celts
- A Day Without Rain
ASIN: B00006LJ72
Release Date: 2002-11-12 |
Tracks:
- Watermark
- Exile
- Aldebaran
- March Of The Celts
- Boadicea
- The Sun In The Stream
- On Your Shore
- Cursum Perficio
- Storms In Africa (Original Version)
- The Celts
- Miss Clare Remembers
- I Want Tomorrow
Tracks:
- Orinoco Flow
- Ebudae
- River
- The Longships
- Na Laetha Geal M'ge
- Book Of Days (Original Single Version)
- Shepherd Moons
- Caribbean Blue
- Evacuee
- Evening Falls
- Lothlien
- Marble Halls
Tracks:
- After Ventus
- No Holly For Miss Quinn
- The Memory Of Trees
- Anywhere Is
- Athair Ar Neamh
- China Roses
- How Can I Keep From Singing
- Hope Has A Place
- Tea House Moon
- Pax Deorum
- Eclipse
- Isobella
Tracks:
- Only Time (Original Album Version)
- A Day Without Rain
- Song Of The Sandman (Lullaby)
- Willows On The Water
- Wild Child (Album Version)
- Flora's Secret
- Fallen Embers
- Tempus Vernum
- Deora Ar Mo Chroi
- One By One
- The First Of Autumn
- Lazy Days
- May It Be (Single Version)
- Silent Night
- Silent Night (CD-ROM video footage from BBC TV performance)
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A wonderful gift, this handsomely packaged four-CD box set (purple velvet cover, gold-foil lettering) also serves as an inviting midcareer retrospective of an uncommon vocalist-sonic architect. Only Time: The Collection is a mix-and-match assortment of tracks spanning Enya's first five U.S. releases (including her 1987 debut, The Celts) and embellished with a half-dozen B-sides not found on her previous U.S.-released albums. Chief among them are "May It Be" (from the Lord of the Rings soundtrack); "Isobella," a hushed, slowly evolving beauty formerly available only in Japan; and "Oiche Chiun (Silent Night)." The set's fourth disc is an enhanced CD that includes 1996 video footage of Enya performing "Oiche Chiun" during a BBC special. Also included is a 44-page, tall-format booklet filled with regal artist photos, song lyrics, and commentary on each track written by lyricist Roma Ryan. Some notations are throwaway items. Others are insightful, such as the unfinished lyrics (about lost love) for the instrumental title track to A Day Without Rain. The order is a jumble, usually mixing tracks from two recordings onto one disc. The stylistic difference between her dated 1987 debut and the sophistication of 1988's Watermark makes for some occasionally jarring listening on disc one. On the other hand, the opening sequence on disc three ("After Ventus," "No Holly for Miss Quinn," "The Memory of Trees") is mesmerizing. Overall, nicely done. --Terry Wood
Album Description
This Collection is the first career spanning collection of Enya's work, gracing 4CDs with 51 tracks. Featuring signature Enya favorites such as 'Orinoco Flow,' 'Only Time,' 'Caribbean Blue,' 'The Celts,' 'Book Of Days,' 'The Memory Of Trees' and much more. Also includes tracks not previously available on any domestic release such as 'Isobella,' 'Book Of Days' (Original Single Version) and 'May It Be' (Single Version). 48 page booklet features liner notes by lyricist Roma Ryan, a discography and archival photos. The 4th disc is enhanced with the previously unreleased performance of 'Silent Night'. The discs are housed in a purple-velvet covered digibook with 40 + page booklet. Reprise. 2002.
Customer Reviews:
music's good but not great ( 3.5 stars ).......2007-03-15
Brought this set to see what's the hype about enya. The packaging is superb, although I would rather have simpler package if that means $10-15 in cost reduction. The recording is fantastic, but the music is only so-so. The tracks have mainstream appeal but often lack the complexity and beauty like those from Secret Garden's. If you like this type of music, give Secret Garden a try.
Excellent music Great collection.......2007-03-09
The music is excellent and the purple velvet box looks nice as well.
Purple Gold.......2006-06-09
Very good selections of tracks, but some missing from The Celts. Recommended for all the singer of light fans...
Massage memories.......2006-03-10
When I first started treating myself to weekly massages about five years ago, my massage therapist consistently played ENYA for the hour I was on the table.
Now, even when I'm on the road and go weeks without a massage, I have only to play this ENYA CD, and my breathing slows, my muscles unclench, and my virtual massage is underway.
What a treat!
I enjoy this set.........2006-01-30
..but there are a few minor things to say against it. I think the packaging is kind of on the flimsy side because I have noticed that one of the CD holders on my box is coming off slightly. I'm disappointed that Oriel Window wasn't included on here. Other than that, they did good with the tracks that were included, all the tracks that I rave about are on here (with the exception of any contributions from Amarantine) The full color booklet included is a great bonus for the Enya fan. I have her CD's already, but I purchased this because it was a beautiful package despite its minor flaws..I love how they decided to use purple velvet. I would still recommend this, especially if you have none of Enya's work and you would like to hear some of what she's all about. It's right here. :)
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Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection
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ASIN: B000089YAX
Release Date: 2003-03-04 |
Tracks:
- Air 'On The String' - Philippe Saisse
- Ave Maria - Paul McCandless
- Arioso - Tracy Silverman
- Nocturne - Steve Erquiaga
- Sarabande - Paul Schwartz
- Intermezzo No.6 - David Benoit
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- Prelude In C-Sharp Minor - Edgar Meyer
- Adagio - Richard Schonherz
- Adagio For Strings - Philip Aaberg
- Largo - Tim Story
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Adagio follows in the rosin-dusted footsteps of The Impressionists, A Different Mozart, and A Different Prelude. As with those releases, it was produced by Dawn Atkinson and features many of the same artists. The results are as varied as the musicians. Violinist Tracy Silverman cuts one of his patented echo-delayed pizzicato violin arrangements of a Bach arioso, while Patrick O'Hearn drapes a somber keyboard shroud around the Adagio from Rodrigo's Fantasy for a Gentleman. Jeff Johnson and Brian Dunning find the Celtic air in the Adagio from Handel's Sonata in G, while Philip Aaberg discovers infinity between the notes of Barber's ubiquitous Adagio for Strings. He stretches the melody across his piano in finely drawn lines, subtlety filled out with synthesizer undertones. Subtlety is a casualty on Philipe Saisse's bongos, bells, and synth arrangement of Bach's Air on a G String. It's also sacrificed in a corny confection of Handel's Sarabande by Paul Schwartz. His ham-fisted electronic keyboards would've sounded dated even before Switched-On Bach. But Adagio features plenty of musicians who are willing to surrender themselves to their elegiac themes, including guitarist Steve Erquiaga, Mike Marshall, and Edgar Meyers. --John Diliberto
Customer Reviews:
Simply Gorgeous !.......2003-10-05
This is the first Windham Hill compilation I've purchased in a long, long time, and I am thrilled with the music.
The artistry is stunning, the artists bring themselves to the music while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the original piece.
My favorite is Grieg's Nocturne, arranged and performed by Steve Erquiaga. I have been in love with his music from the moment
I heard his CD "Cafe Paradiso" (Imaginary road Records). It is absolutely stunning!
When I saw that he was on "Adagio" I went for it. I'm so happy that I did ...
Other hightlights for me are Philip Aaberg's "Adagio for Strings", Tracy Silverman's "Arioso" ..... they're all beautiful.
Thank You for this wonderful music.
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- 2006 GRAMMY WINNER!!!
- Please, more slack key without vocals!!!
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records
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ASIN: B00000JJMW
Release Date: 1999-07-27 |
Tracks:
- Popoki Slack Key - Ray Kane
- Ulili E - Dennis Kamakahi/David Kamakahi
- Hilo E/E Lili'u - Cgril Pahinui/Bob Brozman
- Liloa's Mele - Sonny Chillingworth
- Radio Hula - Led Kaapana & Friends
- Imi Au La 'Oe - Keola Beamer
- Pu'u Anahulu - Kamakahi/Kuo/Pahinui Hawaiina Slack Key Band
- Hurrah Lani Ha'a Ha'a - Cgril Pahinui
- Maori Brown Eyes - James 'Bla' Pahinui
- Wahine 'Ilikea - Dennis Kamakahi
- Lei 'Awaphui (Yellow Ginger Lei) - Bob Brozman/Led Kaapana
- The Beauty Of Mauna Kea - Keola Beamer/George Winston
- Mai Poina 'Oe La 'U (Not To Be Forgotten) - Sonny Chillingsworth
- Aloha 'Oe - George Kahumoki
- Ula Niu Ke'eke'e (The Crooked Coconut Tree) - George Kahumoki/Kekuhi Kanabelo
- Slack Key Seranada - Leonard Kwan/Ozzie Kotani
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This second album in Dancing Cat Records' Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Series produced by George Winston follows its successful Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters. Again the masters of the genre are featured in several well-known tunes such as Lili'uokalani's "Aloha 'Oe" (played here by George Kahumoku) and "'Ulili E" (Dennis and David Kamakahi), as well as modern originals and two tracks that had not been available on CD before: "Ulu Niu Ke'eke'e" (George Kahumoku and Kekuhi Kanahele) and "Slack Key Serenade" (Leonard Kwan and Ozzie Kotani). The liner notes provide complete information on each song's original album.
A balance of instrumental and vocal tracks, the compilation is a terrific starting point for exploring the artistic and stylistic diversity in modern slack key. Instruments on this album include everything from traditional mouth bow, 'ukulele, and percussion stones to 12-string slack key and modern acoustic guitars. Elder statesman Ray Kane lullabies us with his simple instrumental "Popoki Slack Key" (popoki means "little cat"); renowned improviser Cyril Pahinui and Sol Hoopii-influenced Bob Brozman combine 12-string slack key and acoustic steel guitar interpreting "Hilo E" and "Lili'u E" in a style evocative of the 1920s. Showing off how slack key works solo, in duets, or with mixed accompaniment, this is one of the most beautiful slack key compilations out there. --Erik Macki
Customer Reviews:
Love it.......2007-02-24
Bought a copy for a trip to Kauai. Listened to it while I was there and now all we have to do is slip the disc on to be transported back to the islands (at least if we keep our eyes closed and try real hard to imagine).
The music is sublime.
Delicious!.......2007-01-09
I am hooked on this music and could play this CD day and night.
beautiful.......2006-06-01
This cd would be worth buying even if it only had one song on it - the version of "Pu'u Anahulu" with Martin Pahinui on vocals. I get chicken skin just listening to this song and how much he sounds like his father! Of course I love Gabby's version but always wondered what it would sound like without the cheesy strings; this is it. Unlike one other reviewer, I love the vocals.
2006 GRAMMY WINNER!!!.......2006-02-25
This album won a Grammy in February 2006! And diservedly so...
Slack key has come into it's own, many prominent guitar players are following these talented Hawaiians around, learning their new tricks and their old traditional ways. (In song sample #8 of "Masters II", Amazon spelled Cyril Pahinui's name with a "g", come on, let's give the Hawaiian artists the respect they deserve.)
This is NOT a sequel to Slack Key MastersI, but a beautiful extension and addition. The voices as well as the strings are sublime, just right in fact.
All I can say is, MORE! MORE! MORE!
Please, more slack key without vocals!!!.......2005-11-22
That's my call to record execs, or George Winston, or whoever, if they ever read these. I bought volume one, absolutely thrilled that finally, after 40 years of searching, I'd finally found slack key without singing. I don't hate the vocals, and the vocals on this CD are less annoying than a whole lot of the vocals I've heard in Hawaiian music (yes, I grew up there, and have gone back every year for the last 30 years, and I've heard a whole lot of Hawaiian music that I didn't exactly ask for.) I love finger-picked ukulele (NOT strummed), and I love the cheesy steel guitar, but if I never hear another vocal, it'll be too soon. So anyway: is everyone who ever published Hawaiian music confident that people like and expect vocals? I see other reviews here that could do without the vocals. I hereby swear that if Dancing Cat (or anybody) ever does another collection anywhere near as good as Vol. 1, without vocals, I will instantly buy it at a premium price. I promise!
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- Music for Meditation
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ASIN: B0000AM6L0
Release Date: 2003-09-09 |
Tracks:
- Sanctus from Requiem (Gabriel Faur-Tim Story piano, synthesizers
- The 23rd Psalm (Condit Atkinson) - Steve Erquiaga guitar
- Be Thou My Vision (Irish trad.) - Jeff Johnson & Brian Dunning with John Fitzpatrick
- Holy, Holy, Holy (trad.) - Jim Brickman piano
- The Lords Prayer (Albert Hay Malotte) - Paul McCandless English horn, keyboards
- Alisas Prayer (Deborah Henson-Conant) - Deborah Henson-Conant electric Celtic harp
- Meditation (Thea Suits) - Thea Suits flute
- Ave Maria (J.S. Bach/Gounod) - Steve Erquiaga guitar
- Go Gently (Suzanne Ciani & Jeremy Lubbock) - Suzanne Ciani piano
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Customer Reviews:
Music for Meditation.......2007-01-04
This is a delightful collection of music appropriate to meditative prayer. It is often my prayer companion, and I like the style and performance found on this CD. I highly recommend it to people who enjoy deeper reflection with a wordless musical background.
Be Thou My Vision.......2005-10-19
Track 3, Be Thou My Vision, was a surprise as the song was the final song played at my father's funeral. It set the closing mood most fittingly. While Be Thou My Vision is my favorite the entire collection is wonderfully mellow. I recommend it for for the mellow moods.
Reverent, beautiful.......2003-09-21
After criticizing Windham Hill in the past for often recycling the same songs over and over in various collections, I have to hand it to them with the new "Prayer" CD. It's a fine set of all-new acoustic versions of hymns or spiritual songs, plus a good number of original compositions. Producer Dawn Atkinson has done an excellent job of lining up a bunch of top-drawer people for "Prayer," and in working with the artists on the song selection.
Things get started with Tim Story's lovely piano rendition of the "Sanctus" from Faure's Requiem. The quiet and reflective tone of that piece carries throughout the CD. Other highlights include Paul McCandless's moving "Lord's Prayer" version and Steve Erquiaga's "Ave Maria." "Prayer" is a perfect disc for background listening if you're engaged in some activity that needs harmonious yet unobtrusive accompaniment.
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- One of the best-listen to this Year-Round and experience the Joy of Thankfulness...
- A Sentimental Reflection
- WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT
- Alone in the kitchen basting the turkey...
- Beautifully Serene and Moving Music for Anytime!
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Thanksgiving: A Windham Hill Collection
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ASIN: B00000D9W9
Release Date: 1998-10-13 |
Tracks:
- We Gather Together - Paul McCandless
- Bygone Days - Eileen Ivers
- Coming Home - Sean Harkness
- Simple Gifts - Tracy & Thea Silverman
- The Saviour's Universal Prayer/And Again Heavenly Father - Barry Phillips
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- Allelujah - Lisa Lynne
- Amazing Grace - John Doan
- Blessings - Liz Story
- Wagoner's Lad - John Sebastian
- The Gathering - Will Ackerman
- Thanksgiving - George Winston
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Thanksgiving generally is a pleasant and likeable affair. Its features include a charming, gently propulsive take on the traditional piece "Allelujah" by Celtic harpist Lisa Lynne; a delicate rendering of "Amazing Grace" by John Doan on a 20-string harp guitar; and a church-ready version of "We Gather Together" by a trio of Paul McCandless (oboe), Philip Aaberg (piano), and Michael Manring (bass). A midalbum three-song stretch, though--from the heavy stringing (cello, violin, guitar) of William Coulter and Barry Phillips to R. Carlos Nakai's flute soliloquy to a saxophone meditation by Paul Winter--lingers overly long in a melancholy state. Later, a thoughtful harmonica outing by former Lovin' Spoonful member John Sebastian aims for Americana yet delivers more spaghetti Western. Still, the album ends with pieces by Will Ackerman and George Winston--and what could be more classic than that? --Terry Wood
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One of the best-listen to this Year-Round and experience the Joy of Thankfulness..........2006-02-17
Simply one of the best & most original of the Windham Hill compilations, and I'm very glad Windham Hill thought to release this one. Just as close to perfect as they come, and the only way it could have been any better was to have had a contribution by the always original arrangements & compositions of Barbara Higbee, (or Fred Simon) but perhaps they were not available at the time. Of course, in a compilation like this, you need to have "We Gather Together Together..." but it is particularly touching to hear veteran Paul McCandless' arrangement to open the disc and set a thankful & comforting tone. Tim Story's consistently original & moving here as always, and the true highlight for me is "Amazing Grace" by John Doan. It is "amazing" indeed to hear someone do an original take on this classic hymn which has been recorded by so many, many fine artists over but the many decades of music-recording history. Leave it to Doan and to Dawn Atkinson's masterful production experience & background to pull this off so well. Will Ackerman's "The Gathering" is a typically original piece, very listenable year-round, and Carlos Nakai is a welcome addition with a peaceful cedar flute offering. Finally, (and really, there are so many gems here...) Lisa Lynne adds a sort of Majestic Joyfulness to "Allelujah", which certainly blows the dust off of this great hymn tune, bringing new life to such an often heard melody. Like the very best of the "Solstice" collections, this is a perfectly appropriate collection to hear year round. For example, I have listened to it on Independence Day, and found it strangely perfect for refection on our American roots that gave birth to many of these hymns, and to the spirit of creativity that our Founding Parents passed on to us in America. Simply perfect, Windham.
A Sentimental Reflection.......2005-11-06
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on friends, family, and blessings. At this time of year, we celebrate our families, we think of those who are less fortunate, and we reflect on the solemnity of the season and what it means to be truly thankful.
"Thanksgiving" is a compilation of that reflection in music. It celebrates the gathering together of those whom we hold dear, the solemnity and courage of the human psyche, the spirituality of the human soul, and the season when everything must change.
The CD progresses through a series of reflections, from "We Gather Together," a traditional hymn that emphasizes the gathering of friends and family, to George Winston's "Thanksgiving," moving through all the emotions of the Thanksgiving season with feelings of humility, prayer, blessedness and thankfulness.
A mood piece throughout, "Thanksgiving" will help you take your own personal journey of introspection, inspiration, peace and spirituality.
WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT.......2004-04-12
For most of us, Thanksgiving confronts us with a variety of emotions. Gratefulness should be the primary one; unfortunately getting stressed out and bent out of shape can overtake all the best intentions. Everything from complicated and hurried preparations to being cooped up with unpleasant relatives can ruin the occasion. Some of us endure Thanksgiving alone or practically alone in that those dearest are far away. For a holiday that can mean so much, a lot can go wrong.
In its own small way, this CD reminds us what its all about. The selections generally are soft and soothing as well as gently uplifting. There is nary a vocal to be heard-a plus when you need to get away from all the chatter. The artists are from Windham Hill's diverse stable and no one dominates the proceedings.
No attempt is made to hide the reality of Thanksgiving being primarily of Christian origin as sometimes happens in these affairs. But at the same time no one would mistake this CD for a contemporary Christian recording. The viewpoint encompasses not only giving thanks but memory and returning home as well. Hence, many of the pieces are colored with a hint of sadness.
If you are looking for music to "cut the rug" with this is not it. But if you are looking for music which prompts reflection and joy, this one is the one to buy.
Alone in the kitchen basting the turkey..........2001-11-22
I have many Windham Hill albums, but this one is an all time favorite. Songs are relaxing and reflective, and I start playing it when the leaves turn colors and evenings become cool. I remember holiday seasons past, and look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas whenever I hear these beautiful melodies. I actually heard this album for the first time during a massage session, so that gives you a hint as to how soothing this music is!
Beautifully Serene and Moving Music for Anytime!.......2000-04-04
Thanksgiving is a wonderful blend of different Windham Hill artists, which of course display a wide variety of instruments....piano, violin, flute, cello, oboe, fiddle, and a variety of stringed instruments. This certainly would be an asset to a Thanksgiving Day celebration, but I also enjoy it throughout the entire year. It's beautiful, meditative and serene. I especially like the very moving, sentimental Eileen Ivers, "Bygone Days," the beautiful rendition of John Doan's "Amazing Grace," and what a treat to end the cd with Will Ackerman's "The Gathering," and George Winston's "Thanksgiving." What more can be said! This collection opens the gamut of a wide variety of emotions, which is what I expect when listening to music.....an emotionally provoking experience. (Sometimes, that doesn't happen with certain artists) I highly recommend this cd and think it would make a wonderful gift for any music lover.....yourself, a relative or a friend. Even if you only enjoyed half of the songs in this collection, I still think it would be worth the purchase, but I'll go as far to say that I don't believe that would happen. I think you'd truly enjoy the entire bit. It's a nice break from the hustle and bustle of life. Picture yourself....a cup of steaming hot tea or coffee, kicked back in your most favorite chair, and listening to "Thanksgiving....." I hear it now.
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Richard Clayderman: The Ultimate Collection
Richard Clayderman
Manufacturer: Metro Music
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Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000B9G6NU
Release Date: 2005-10-03 |
Tracks:
- Ballade Pour Adeline
- Unbreak My Heart - Richard Clayderman, Nicolas de Angelis
- Make It with You
- Angels
- Candle in the Wind
- Je T'Aime
- Begin the Beguine
- Yesterday
- Yesterday Once More
- (They Long to Be) Close to You
- Solitaire
- Lady in Red/Take My Breath Away
- How Deep Is Your Love
- I Will Always Love You
- As Time Goes By
Tracks:
- Phantom of the Opera
- Music of the Night
- Love Changes Everything
- High Flying, Adored
- Seeing Is Believing
- All I Ask of You
- Don't Cry for Me Argentina
- Another Suitcase in Another Hall
- Tell Me on a Sunday
- I Don't Know How to Love Him
- Memory
- Take That Look Off Your Face
- Night and Day
- Way You Look Tonight
- All the Things You Are, Are Mine
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- Four Seasons: Spring
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- Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")
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- Over the Rainbow
- Tara's Theme
- Chariots of Fire
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Album Details
This Collection features 45 Recordings Across Various Genres of Music Through which Clayderan Has Made Himself a Household Name.
Customer Reviews:
Richard Clayderman CD.......2007-03-09
having this CD is like nothing you have before, it was the best collection of Richard Clayderman. the quality was great, everything is great.
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Manufacturer: Solid Gold
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Release Date: 2005-11-01 |
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- I Just Called to Say I Love You
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- Power of Love
- Promise Me
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- Cavatina
- We've Only Just Begun
- Memory
- Only You
- Savoir Aimer
- Something About the Way You Look Tonight
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- I Will Always Love You
- Lady in Red/Take My Breath Away
- Careless Whisper
- Don't Dream It's Over
- Every Time You Go Away
- Candle in the Wind
- I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Time to Say Goodbyr
Customer Reviews:
For Piano Music Lovers.......2007-01-17
These CDs are an excellent choice and value-priced for the piano music lover. Awesome listening when you want to relax or for someone you know.
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The Love Collection
Richard Clayderman
Manufacturer: Metro Music
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ASIN: B00005NT0W
Release Date: 2001-08-28 |
Tracks:
- For All We Know/We've Only Just Begun
- Phantom Of The Opera
- Memory
- How Deep Is Your Love
- Hello
- The Way We Were
- Ballade Pour Adeline
- And I Love You So
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- Tara's Theme (Gone With The Wind)
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow
- Close To You
- Yesterday Once More
Album Description
24 track collection of beautiful love songs from this timeless performer including 'Phantom Of The Opera', 'Memory', 'Blue Eyes', 'The Way You Look Tonight' and more.
Customer Reviews:
I love it.......2007-04-04
Here is one of the best Richard Clayderman's selections. I enjoy every song. I can hear this CD over and over.
Clayderman's Best.......2003-12-05
A wonderful collection of love songs. The orchestra adds depth to his excellent rendetions. With the one you love, a bottle of wine with a fire in the fireplace makes for a super evening.
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