Oceans

Track Listings

1. Oceans

2. Al Otro Lado del Mar (The Other Side of the Sea)

3. Prelude/Crossings

4. Waterline

5. Japanese Current

6. Jaylena

7. Sky in Her Eyes

8. Out of Nowhere

9. Amore Di Giorno

10. Seashore Sally

11. Does It Have to Be So True

12. Lune de l'Ile

Oceans,Christopher Peacock,Pure & Simple,Contemporary Instrumental,Jazz Music,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Oceans

Tracks:

The Revealing Science Of God Dance Of The Dawn
The Remembering High The Memory
The Ancient Giants Under The Sun

Tracks:

Ritual Nous Sommes Du Soleil
Dance Of The Dawn (Studio Run-Through)
Giants Under The Sun (Studio Run-Through)

Album Description

Full title - Tales From The Topographic Oceans. 2003 remastered, reissue of 1973 album with redesigned booklet (digipak/slipcase), restored LP art, archival photos and new liner notes. Includes 2 bonus tracks 'Dance Of The Dawn' (studio run through) & 'Giants Under The Sun' (studio run through). Elektra.

Customer Reviews:

"Tales" From Topographic Oceans 1973, YES .......2007-08-05

"Tales" From Topographic Oceans 1973, YES

34 years ago I had my first listen to "Tales" in the backdrop of 1970s art-rock, Prog-rock, fusion, jazz, experimental, and of course the pop music of that period. The inventive music of that period influenced me to be a life-long musician. Upon hearing Tales during a radio broadcast in the winter of 1973, I looked forward to Yes delivering another Close to the Edge, Fragile, or Yes album. Tales was nothing like those albums, so I hated it until I began to question my need for constancy and convictions in my music listening. The critics state that Tales is pretentious, too long, over-done, has dense non-sense lyrics etc...and often compared Tales with "Tommy" rock opera by the Who, "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" by Genesis, The Moody Blues stuff, Jesus Christ Superstar, or more absurdly, orchestral composers and Spinal Tap! All of this completely misses the point. The critics of Tales suffered from the age-old music listening problem: "They liked what they knew, but didn't know what they liked. " This premise is built on the historical example when "swing jazz" transitioned to "bop" Louis Armstrong (swing) said Charlie Parker (bop) was playing "the wrong notes." Today "bop" has become mainstream musical vocabulary to the informed listener and musician. By the same token, Yes music (particularly 1970-1974) including Tales has become part of the mainstream musical vocabulary to the enlightened listener and musician.

"Tales" From Topographic Oceans remains the most controversial works by both Yes fans and by their critics. First, "Tales" is music for grown ups. Second, this is music for mature persons that have a love for creativity, beauty, and eclectic marriages of extended musical developments. Tales is diverse music comprised of 4 separate, but intertwined 20-minute (average time) musical pieces. Yes' collective as well as individual musicianship is beyond their musical peers and showed great maturity to deliver high ideals and low energy in the genre-bending recording. The sounds as well as the imagery of the lyrics are based on the four part Hindu Shastric concepts. As with any major musical developments, the making of Tales was filled with interpersonal conflicts within the band.

As with most of the other Yes music, Jon Anderson is more concerned with his voice being an added instrument to the band and the sound of the words against the music than linear lyrics that are typically found in pop music. Jon also has the ability to turn a lyrical phrase at the same time a musical phrase has just completed itself. Examples are found in: The Revealing Science Of God Isolated Lyric: "a part we offer is our only freedom" Idea: "...an ever-opening flower in which simple truths emerge..." The Remembering" Isolated Lyric: "alternate tune" Idea: "...the nature of what is impressed on the mind, and how it is retained and used. The Ancient- Giants Under The Sun." Isolated Lyric: " Do the leaves of green stay greener through the autumn" Idea: "...The Ancient people left an immense treasure of knowledge probing still further into the past beyond the point of remembering..." "Ritual" Lyric::"Nous Sommes Du Soleil" Idea: "...freedom to learn and to know the ritual of life..." Anderson, Squire, and Howe provide unique and well-executed vocal harmonies throughout Tales, which separates Tales from all the "comparison music" of that time in of itself. Overall, the vocals are more of a feature than previous Yes recordings.

Steve Howe's guitar work in Tales is unique, melodic, and masterful. Steve Howe plays a Les Paul Jr. with clean, crunch, and smooth distortion throughout the tracks as a main staple. Steve employs volume swells in single note as well as chords, both with clean and smooth distortion to create a soft and rhythmically expanded feel. In the revealing science of God there are some octave unison lines as well as harmonized lines between the bass, keyboard, and guitar. Notably as with most Yes' music is the use of the different guitars like the Dan Electro electric sitar in RSOG and Ritual, Dan Electro 12 string with Leslie speaker on Remembering as well as the acoustic guitars, beautiful classical guitar work near the end of Ancient, Steel Guitar in the beginning of the Ancient, and the sweet singing guitar lines throughout the four pieces. Howe rises to the occasion with masterful playing, writing, and arranging abilities.

Chris Squire provides classic Rickenbacker tones along with some cutting edge sounds from his Fender, Gibson, and Acoustic basses. Squire uses his signature displaced rhythms, double stops, distortions, Wahs, and astute contrapuntal, imitative lines, and punchy bass rhythms to guide Tales into new territory for Yes, and also to keep drummer Alan White on task for his first studio recording with Yes.

Alan White sounds like he is playing rock on a jazz kit. The Cymbals are "ringy" and the drums are dead and "thudy" which makes it hard to get past his sound. White does some interesting drum/percussion bits throughout. "The Ancient" and on "Ritual", White does some standout work. He also has a knack for playing the odd time signatures with a rock feel. Be it as it may, Tales may have been a greater accomplishment with the likes of Bill Bruford.

Rick Wakeman clearly did not contribute much on this album offering stale and mechanical piano, Mini-Moog synthesizer, mellotron, and organ. Wakeman's synthesizer sounds are particularly lame. However, Wakeman was able to provide some bits of atmosphere to the music with the help of editing and mixing most likely. Wakeman made up his mind that he could not adequately contribute to Tales and hastily departed Yes shortly thereafter the supporting tour in 1974.

Yet, because of the tenacity of Anderson, Howe, and Squire, they were able to carry Tales as a landmark of inspiration for future generations.

Chris C. 8/4/2007

stunning.......2007-06-28

Having seen this masterpiece performed live (and Yes CAN play their music to the letter), it has always held a special place in my heart...it had been years since I listened to it, but it all came back...a stunning piece of rock history

Back to the 'Topographic Oceans'.......2007-06-15

From the time I first started listening to FM radio, way back in 1980, I was always fascinated by Yes. I didn't know much about them, but I was hooked the first time I ever heard "Long Distance Runaround/The Fish."
Then a neighbor who was also a fan bought a copy of "Tales From Topographic Oceans" and very graciously loaned it to me...and it became my favorite Yes album at once. It still is. If the Who's "Tommy" was the first rock opera, I would venture to call "Topographic Oceans" the first rock -symphony-. Its four movements roughly follow symphonic form, although a bit slower than a classical symphony; the notable exception is "The Ancient," which is -definitely- a scherzo, especially at the first! One can even detect recurring themes, introduced in "The Revealing Science of God" and later developed in other movements.
As always, Jon Anderson's lyrics are quite surrealistic, but like the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins or e. e. cummings, they are easier to understand if they are read as clusters or word pictures. And the music that surrounds and interweaves the lyrics is so unbelievably complex that even now I can listen to this album and hear something new; that's a rarity for any piece of music at any time, and if I were to give one reason for buying this album, that would be it.
Caveat auditor(let the listener beware), however: if you aren't at least somewhat familiar with classical music, you might find this album tough going at first. But if you give it a chance, I think you will find your perseverance rewarded.

Must have item for Yesfans.......2007-05-23

I have had this on vinyl, first issue CD, first remaster, and now this Rhino remaster. This to me was the first Yes album that really sparkled in terms of sound quality and production. It could almost have been recorded in 1994 as much as 1974. Despite the misgivings of some fans and critics, there is great music on this album. The Remembering is a bit short on ideas, but Ritual is one of my absolute favourites, and which Yesfan couldn't thrill to the stereo pans at the beginning of The Ancient. The studio run throughs are interesting if not essential. I did enjoy some of the passages on the early version of The Ancient - sounded quiet different but would have worked equally well. What isn't made clear in any documentation i have seen is that there is an additional minute or so at the opening of The Revealing Science Of God. i think this first appeared on the version on The Word Is Yes, and it is a welcome addition. Do you need this? It is marginally better than previous versions, but i wouldn't be without it. With sleevenotes, additional material and beautiful packaging, i think it is worth it, especially at such a good price. Long live Yes!

great album.......2007-05-19

being this and other works platformed before my present later times . officially through my scope band members from p floyd , g dead , l zepplin , and such others must of made some phone calls to these guys classifying ya took it .

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If you really want the music....
Dialogue helped and hurt.
Oceans Eleven Soundtrack
For the Circus Animals!
Okay, but...

Ocean's Eleven
David Holmes , and Various Artists
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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The idea of remaking the Rat Pack's infamous shaggy-dog story cum Vegas heist thriller may have seemed ludicrous without a Rat Pack. But that didn't deter ever-inventive director Steven Soderbergh, who's again wisely teamed with not only Out of Sight star George Clooney, but that underrated project's Irish-born club mixer turned scorer David Holmes, as well. The resulting soundtrack is a spunky, cross-cultural joyride that careens from Perry Como's "Papa Loves Mambo" to the loopy hip-hop of Handsome Boy Modeling School's "The Projects," while paying some gratifying visits to Percy Faith, Arthur Lyman, Quincy Jones, the terminally cool Claude Debussy, and, of course, King Elvis along the way. Holmes's own concoctions are as smartly retro-hip and seamless, slyly intertwining cool jazz-funk and smoky cine-Muzak with some dance-floor grooves that keep the musical tension boiling. The sharp dialogue snippets that bubble throughout seem a quirky throwback to soundtracks gone by, a sometimes oversized olive in Holmes's inviting musical cocktail. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

If you really want the music...........2007-07-04

DAVID HOLMES made a name with this soundtrack, and to get his name out, he sent out a PROMO COPY for the OSCAR race. now, i don't normally recommend downloading music but it IS ILLEGAL to buy this CD as it was not intended to be bought. i am lucky to OWN it as i bought it on EBAY it its THE ENTIRE SCORE - NO DIALOGE. Its less then 45 mins in length and has 35 tracks if i am not mistaken. it worth getting. my friend have downloaded it off of TORRENTRACTOR or TORRENTSPY and i recommend you do that, plus add the tracks you get here and make a COMPLETE soundtrack. that what i did.

Dialogue helped and hurt........2007-05-21

I understand why some listeners are frustrated that the film's dialogue was included with some of the tracks. For the most part, I enjoy how it brings back memories of this very clever film. But there are times where I wish I didn't have to hear it. Wouldn't it be nice if this was produced like the musical instrument lesson books with CD's that have one set of songs as solo and one set of songs with accompaniment? I'd love that choice. Funny, though, how I never notices some of the background music in scenes. I love those old songs, and would love to be able to have those songs without dialogue. All in all, I am satisfied with this CD. I am glad I knew ahead of time that this was produced so "uniquely".

Oceans Eleven Soundtrack.......2007-05-13

Some songs are a mix of lines and music (mostly moments) from the movie. There are several uninterrupted music only selections. The songs fall in chronological order and all have the same modern, funk. My personal favorite is the rap song (which also has a heavy amount of funk)which is shown in the movie just as Brad Pitt's character is introduced and giving his poker classes. It's funky without being hard or uninteligible. Also, the music played while the heist is being completed is a funky, hip victory song. Great background party music.

For the Circus Animals!.......2007-04-13

i don't want to write an over analyzed review of this soundtrack But what i do want to say is if you're looking to hear the same great music that you heard in the movie& music that made you look this CD up in the first place...you've got it here! you will be able to draw visuals of the movie while listening to it. from Brad Pitt's bar lounge scene to the ending scene in front of the fountain in Vegas...don't over analyze this CD...it's fun and contains all the great tunes from the movie!!! if you're a fan of the Ocean's movies...but this CD!!!

Okay, but..........2007-01-10

I would have preferred not to have the dialogue mash into the tracks. It's typical of Soderbergh soundtracks, and I don't mind the dialogue being there, I'd just prefer it on its own tracj (like, say, the Snatch soundtrack).

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Strong, charming album

The Broken String
Bishop Allen
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Customer Reviews:

Strong, charming album.......2007-07-26

I should start off by saying most of the songs on this album are rerecorded versions of songs from the 12 EPs Bishop Allen put out in 2006- one per month, 4 songs per EP (except August, which was a recording of a live show they performed in Boston). Some of the new versions here are markedly different (none more so, I feel, than "Corazon"), and fans who already own the EPs might find the changes jarring. Most are for the better, and in some cases ("Flight 180") are nigh-nonexistent.

The album on a whole is excellent; full of catchy melodies and charming songwriting. The music is more minor-key than their debut, Charm School, but it's still recognizably Bishop Allen. Fans of fun indie pop will enjoy this collection of songs.

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Not a patch on its predecessor
Sensuous Celebration of Rabindranath Tagore's Poetry
Exotic, sensual, fabulous poetry, even better than No. 1
Wonderful and soothing
Absolute Sensuality

A Gift of Love II: Oceans of Ecstasy
Deepak Chopra M.D.
Manufacturer: Rasa Music
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ASIN: B00006IZPE
Release Date: 2002-10-08

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Oceans of Ecstasy: Deepak Chopra
The Storm - Gotham Chopra
Nothing Lasts Forever: Lisa Bonet
Former Lover: Milla Jovovich
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Customer Reviews:

Not a patch on its predecessor.......2007-02-19

The first Gift of Love album is inspiring, insightful and leads the listener on a series of adventures through inspired words and music, creating a deep connnection with something profoundly mystical.

This second album is almost devoid of this depth and sadly, creates no connection. It seems like Deepak Chopra doesn't get that. There are a couple of very nice pieces but the album is mainly formulaic rather than insightful and I am dismayed to say leaves me feeling like I just listened to some music and nothing else.

If you like nice unhurried music that creates a relaxed atmosphere, you can't go past Cafe Del Mar. If you're looking to experience a sense of something spiritual, stick to the first Gift of Love album.

Sensuous Celebration of Rabindranath Tagore's Poetry.......2007-02-07

"Those who met Tagore described him as one of the great souls of our age; Einstein considered him a sage. From what we learn in these poems, he certainly lived his own words. He kissed the infinite; he was not afraid to lose everything for love. In these poems he allows us to experience love with words and music that wash our souls." ~ Deepak Chopra

Poetry weaves itself through Adam Plack's sensual music in passionate whispers and fantasy worlds of past lives and future invitations. Unrequited love becomes rain with pattering feet and smiles of autumn. The lover, while mortal, becomes the world in her absence.

Visions of beauty, romance and passion create an world of mystery and exotic moods. Poetry escapes from pages and breathes through sweet vocal interpretations. Ancient echoes, jazzy escapes and electronic tribal fusion awakens a soul intoxication in "When I Kiss."

Deepak read many translations of Rabindranath Tagore's poems and then translated the poetry for our generation. The results are stunning in beauty. Deepak Chopra, Sinead O'Connor, Angelica Houston, Antonio Banderas, Marisa Tomei, Lisa Bonet, Milla Jovovich, Shekhar Kapur, Gina Gershon, Melanie Griffith, Jared Harris and Claued Challe mingle their voices with music.

If you have read Rabindranath Tagore's poems I think you will be impressed with these new translations. I remember the first time I read one of his poems and the experience was an awakening to poetic wonder.

Within these poems, you may find yourself wandering in India, Africa or Spain. You may become lost walking across clouds or seduced into the pleasures of the invisible.

"...we are drifting in different streams of the world
our lives would be carried apart
and our love forgotten
but I'm not so foolish that I would hope
to buy your heart with gifts"
~My Gift to You

If you are a hopeless romantic, this musical journey with poetry will make you heady. If you love creating moods, this is perfect while taking a bath by candlelight. I'd highly recommend something like "Dream On" from Lush and perhaps the Flying Fox shower gel and an application of Flying Fox Jasmine temple balm. This CD whispers: "Play me in the dark with the flicker of at least 4 beautifully scented champaca candles." I can recommend the Ergo Champa candle or the Ergo Passion Rose de Mai.

The poems presented here seduce with soul longings and entangle you in magical stories of love. The entire CD is breathlessly beautiful and a true gift of love to anyone willing to spend the time diving deep into this mystery. I can also highly recommend Deepak's book: "The Soul In Love."

"Say your last words in silence..."
~Flight to Freedom

~The Rebecca Review

Exotic, sensual, fabulous poetry, even better than No. 1.......2006-12-14

Fabulous production, with groovy, sexy music and poetry that elevates your mind and opens your heart.
Consistently good throughout, even better than " A Gift of Love 1 " in that respect ( No offense to Rumi, whose poetry I adore also.)
All in all a masterpiece!
What a wonderful time we live in when precious ancient mystical poetry like this reaches out to so many fresh minds in such entrancing and enticing ways.

Wonderful and soothing.......2004-02-01

This CD is for anyone who is love or wishes to be. I found the content of this music very sexy, although quite clean in delivery. It evokes the feeling of romance in it's purest form.

Absolute Sensuality.......2003-11-19

I heard this once and then played it 100 times. Doubtlessly the most sensuous album ever. With incredible lyrics, the unmistakable deep and sensual voice of Deepak, and stunning music by Mr. Plack, you can't go wrong. If you are not in love now...you will be.

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Reorchestration, not repeat
Man on the Moon
What an atmosphere!
A Lullaby in Outerspace
Excellent Orchestration!

Imagined Oceans
Karl Jenkins
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Reorchestration, not repeat.......2006-12-15

I don't think anyone has mentioned that there are a few tracks on this CD that are reorchestrations of tracks from the early Adiemus project. If a few of the tracks sound familiar to an avid Adiemus fan, this is why. He gives different instruments different parts and sometimes writes different backgrounds to go with the melodies.

If you are worried about buying a "repeat" CD, don't. The reorchestrations are uniquely different from their originals and most of the tracks are completely new.

Man on the Moon.......2006-11-06

It must be difficult for a prolific composer like Karl Jenkins to come up with catchy titles for each product. However, despite the fact that these tracks are named for major geographical features of the Moon, they are all very fine works. I enjoy playing the CD repeatedly and would place it no lower than 2nd or 3rd on my Kark Jenkins list.

What an atmosphere!.......2001-05-06

Karl Jenkins came on the scene in the early seventies with the British rock band "The Soft Machine", to people of that era still one of the best cult bands ever. His transformation to modern classical music and to a composer is absolutely amazing, witness the Adiemus series.

This album is his absolute best!. It mixes classical elements with remnants of Gregorian music as well as New Age influences. The melodies as well as the performance is superb.

You will experience feelings of space, beauty and serenity and it will move you to a deeply relaxed mood.

It feels like lying in a little boat in the Andeman sea, floating and looking at the moon and seeing the many dark spots ( seas) on the moon the songs derive their titles from.

A must for every fan of New Age music, but also not in the least unpalatable for those who enjoy modern classical music.

A Lullaby in Outerspace.......2000-07-14

I first heard this album on one of NPR's programs about 2 years ago when I was driving home from work. I prayed that the announcer would reveal the title and composer of the music, and when she finally did, I rummaged around the car for a random scrap of paper to write the info down. As soon as I got home, I bought the CD on line. When it arrived, I was thrilled. The music is extremely mystical: the polyphony and heterophony between the voices and instruments throughout the entire CD is fantastic. The songs easily embody the feelings of their titles (serenity, perseverance, grief), and I feel like I am at the ocean taking a nap on the shore while my dreams float to outerspace.

Excellent Orchestration!.......1999-11-30

Karl Jenkins does a remarkable job working with orchestra and new age music. The pieces are similar to his Adiemus CDs. Lots of different moods are portrayed which fit well with the titles. It is very neat how he incorporated the moon and all the latin names with them. This CD is worth getting.

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Beautiful Music!

Across Two Oceans
Tim Janis
Manufacturer: Tim Janis Ensemble
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Album Description

Brand new Tim Janis tracks fill this collection of music inspired by the romance and love which distance can not diminish. All instrumental performances with highlights including "The Sea on Every Side," "Somewhere and Beyond," and "Across Two Oceans." This album features the Tim Janis Ensemble in its peak form as violin and pennywhistle solos soar over lush, romantic orchestrations.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Music!.......2007-04-04

Tim Janis has a real gift for creating inspiring and emotion stirring music. Just wonderful!

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Oceans Apart
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"Why do people who read Dostoyevsky look like Dostoyevsky?" The Go-Betweens return in good form on Oceans Apart, their third post-reunion disc. Relatively modest next to towering achievements such as Tallulah and 16 Lovers Lane, the disc is a grower, impressive and moving in its glimpses of truly human moments. The sturdy, rootsy backing here allows wry Robert Forster and unaffected Grant McLennan to range across familiar territory while finding new, small delights there. A handful of songs rise to the top, sure to make their places on fans' mix tapes; among them are McLennan's "Boundary Rider" and Forster's "Born to a Family" and "Here Comes a City." Early copies of Oceans Apart contain a bonus disc with live versions of a half dozen Go-Betweens classics. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Simplicity+Melody= Fantastic!.......2007-02-16

I'd read about this album in the British music press. Critics hailed this effort and subsequently added it to their "Best of 2005" lists. I didn't know what to make of this band. Then, I saw that they were on the "Left of the Dial" box set. My interest was substantially elevated at that point. Then, while shopping for CDs one day, I spotted this album in the bargain bin. I snatched it up to see whether it was up the hype.

Synopsis: The first song, "Here Comes a City," effectively grabs you by the collar and never lets go. Sure, its got that line about Dostoyevsky that seems to define the wonderful lyrics that embody the album, but its got much more. It's got drive and a kick, and its an opener that's up there with the rest of them. Naturally, it raises the bar for the rest of the album.

The tracks wear on, and things work quite well. "Born To A Family" exemplifies the band's adept use of melodies and simplicity. "Born to a family, a family of workers" may not seem like the grandest line ever, but the way its executed ensures that it'll turn into an earworm of the most mirthful sort. To me, it's a highlight. Others may not agree, but oh well; I like it.

More songs. A few of the tracks in the middle, as some have suggested below, are muddled by the mastering. Indeed. The compression tends to hurt songs by rendering them overloud and distorted. Again: It doesn't kill the song , but it makes things slightly less pleasant.

Then we hit some more winners. "Darlinghurst Nights" begins in a slow, unassuming manner. Although the tempo doesn't exactly explode over the course of the song, new elements slowly pop into the mix. First we get a rather funky guitar that gives the understated track a bit of a groove. By the latter half of the song, the horns come in. By the time the track ends, its been completely warped by all these additions. It doesn't hurt that the song itself was pretty good to begin with.

"Lavender" begins with a bit of a sproing, since the drum machine that kicks off the track is not of the monotonous bomp-tshk-bomp-tshk kind. Then, out of nowhere, the guitar pops up. It's got a bit of a country flavour, and that creates a tasteful contrast with the synthesized rhythm. Afterwards, the lyrics come in and they're mighty fine (references to a gal that's good in bed, well read and thinks about Tazmania).

People seem to like "The Status" Personally, I didn't see anything grand about it. "This Night's For You," on the other hand, is fantastic. It's poppy to the max. Melodic, and with a bit of Beach Boys flair too. As the song wears on, there are moments when dirty chords are used to a stirring effect. Great track. And the closer, "The Mountains Near Dellray," is also at par with the rest of the album. It's got beats, a simple guitar and a great organ that provides stunning texture. It's definitely got a mood, that's for sure! The mellowness is confirmed as the song ends, leaving us with spacey outro that fades into nothingness/

The bonus disc of live tracks is just gravy, as far as I'm concerned. All the tracks are enjoyable, if not a bit too sparse. As far as bonus material goes, its rather delightful.

Overall, this album was quite pleasant and pleasing. The first time I listened to it, I was amazed at the sheer quantity of great melodies that inhabited this record's confines. The second time I listened to it, I was gripped by the way the simple instrumentation could create such a wonderful musical environment. Beautiful stuff, and definitely worth purchasing by fans of well-crafted music.

Crazy Beautiful........2006-07-13

No nostalgia here, just objectivity. Very hard with McLennan's recent passing.

I found the last 2 LPs from the reformed duo: welcomed, eagerly anticipated, OK, perhaps I expected too much from the creators of one of my 5 D.I.D. LPs of all time. They were nice, but not over the top from this duo who has given us so much beautiful music over the years. Actually I hesitated to purchase this until the flood of great reviews forced my little lifeboat over the precipice of Niagra.

I popped it in on the way home from work on one of those early June evenings when the sun is alternately breaking thru the potentially dam busting summer shower skies in the mid atlantic USA. First track OK, nice chug. Nice mix. haven't heard this since "Was There Anything..." Urgent. Then the LP just unfolds in this cacophony of sunshine and gorgeous melodies from then on until the end. I was so stunned I called up friends and held up the phone and yelled do you remember the groove from these guys?

Me don't do this at my age no more. This is the most stunning LP I have heard in the past 5 years. This surpasses all your expectations in it's beauty, production, and sheer magnitude of its songwriting. It's like the way we ultimately want our musical friends to return when they've been away. The lads have been saving up for this. The first 2 reformed LPs I won't discount, but this time it's like "16 Lovers Lane" where they went for the brass ring... and they got it.

I have loved Grant's songwriting and sighed over his lyrics for so many years - group and solo. But on this LP, I finally tapped completely into Robert - every one of his songs is perfect here. "Part of a Family" is hilarious and could be the song for the rest of my life and for all those kindred souls who have come from wonderful wombs, but God knows why, we just gotta stretch out a bit. "Lavender" - just put this on in the summer with the window down, driving, thinking about an untamed lover you were just so damn lucky to have known once in your life.

I can't cry here. Have already. Get this. It's damn perfect. Mature. Immature. Silly. Heartbreaking. Breathtakingly beautiful. Has one of Grant's greatest songs on it ("Boundary Rider"). Has Robert emerging into incredibly more than confident songwriter mode.

Brass ring.

Robert, gold ring? I'll be there, mate.

Through Sadness.......2006-05-24

It's hard to be objective about this album following the sad and untimely death of Grant McLennan. The lyrics of his songs take on meanings they were never meant to convey. Suffice to say, like previous reviewers have said, this ranks as one of their best.

A great album.......2006-05-04

I'd never heard of the Go-Betweens before I got this album. I've never heard any of their old work. So I guess you could say my opinion of this album should be pretty objective. This album is just fantastic music.

The songs are all very mellow, heartfelt and moving. There's just something about these songs. Like I said before, I haven't heard their earlier work so I may delve into that now, the only reason I haven't yet is that I'm afraid to be disappointed that it isn't as good as this one!

Good, but not great.......2006-03-16

I was a big fan of the Go-Betweens from back in the late '80s. The new "Oceans Apart" is a pretty strong recording, with some thoughtful lyrics and a few good tunes, but I found it a little disappointing. It doesn't have the same bounce and enthusiastic rhythm of the band's old material, but it's still worth a purchase for those of you who like the 'tweens.

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another boney m re-re-release

Oceans of Fantasy
Boney M.
Manufacturer: Faria
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NJLXMC
Release Date: 2007-04-09

Tracks:

Let It All Be Music
Gotta Go Home
Bye Bye Bluebird
Bahama Mama
Hold on I'm Coming
Two of Us
Ribbons of Blue
Oceans of Fantasy
Lute
No More Chain Gang
I'm Born Again
No Time to Lose
Calendar Song (January, February, March...)
I See a Boat on the River [*]
My Friend Jack [*]

Album Description

2007 reissue. Faria.

Album Details

2007 Digitally Remastered Reissue from the Legendary Europop Group.

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another boney m re-re-release.......2007-04-29

Finally, after it's original cd release in the early 90's here is a new remaster of the 4th boney m cd.
The cd (tracks-runningtime) is the same as the the first release except for 2 bonus tracks, that were recorded/ released after this album, but before the boonoonoonoos album. When this album was originally released on vinyl in 1979 it saw no less then 9 different pressings with different timings of the tracks. For me, as fan/ collector I am mostly intrested in the longest versions and that's not what this cd brings. No rare releases, just the tracks as given already so many times.
Even though some tracks appear to be ust a few seconds longer, they somethimes are completely different.

AS an example, here is the original cd tracklisting (which was the 6th vinyl lp pressing) with times and the second time is that of another version of that same song, but then from a different vinyl recording.
Let It All Be Music 4:55 (5:28)
Gotta Go Home 3:45 (4:24 and even a 2:58 version)
Bye Bye Bluebird 4:50 (5:15)
Bahama Mama 3:17 (3:30)
Hold On! I'm Comin' 3:37 (4:07)
Two of Us 3:16 (3:14)
Ribbons of Blue 2:00 (3:54 > as released on a Italian 7inch single)
Oceans of Fantasy 5:07 (5:27)
El Lute 5:57 (that is the longest version, though the 12inch ran 5:07)
No More Chain Gang 5:25 (5:50)
I'm Born Again 4:09
No Time to Lose 2:56 (3:23)
Calendar Song (January, February, March...) 2:43 (3:20)
I See A Boat On The River (Bonus track)
My Friend Jack (Bonus track)

As you can see, most songs appears in longer different versions as well, and then I did not even mention the 12inch versions for hold on I'm coming 5:46 / gotta go home 5:04 / bahama mama 5:12 / i'm born again 4:17

And what happened to the single (3:50) hooray hooray it's a holi-holiday that was released that same year but was never included on any album. Or the very short 1:02 version of ribbons of blue, that one was actually on the 6th pressing (the later cd version), but was removed and the 2 minute version was used instead, but why not the full 3:54 version???
I guess we will never know.
Hopefully, one day, they release this cd as limited edition 2 disc, with the original album and the longer/shorter versions from the other vinyl releases.

And, when can we finally expect a cd with all those great original 12inch version?

Oceans: The String Quartet Tribute to Enya

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SUCKS!!!!!
Beautiful
well then !!!
Nice change of pace
A Total Disaster!

Oceans: The String Quartet Tribute to Enya
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Vitamin Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005K2Z8
Release Date: 2001-06-19

Tracks:

Book Of Days
Wild Child
Boadicea
Storms In Africa
Caribbean Blue
Tempus Veruum
The Memory Of Trees
Lazy Days
Shepherd Moons
Cursum Perficio
China Roses
Orinoco Flow

Product Description

1. Book Of Days
2. Wild Child
3. Boadicea
4. Storms In Africa
5. Caribbeau Blue
6. Tempus Vernum
7. The Memory Of Trees
8. Lazy Days
9. Shepherd Moons
10. Cursum Perficio
11. China Roses
12. Orinoco Flow

Format: CD

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SUCKS!!!!!.......2007-06-28

I Love Enya! How could these people do this to her music and call it a tribute..They sound like a tin pan band...And don't get me wrong, I love strings and almost any classical music. But this piece sucks! What an insult to Enya!

Beautiful.......2006-06-16

Since I love both Enya and the sound of strings, I was excited to hear this CD. I have to admit that there are parts that don't seem completely smooth - perhaps a slight incompatibility of the different styles of vibrato? Overall, however, I was not disappointed at all. The strings are gorgeous and do justice to the flowing, relaxing sounds of Enya's songs. It's definitely worth it, even if you're a fan of string quartets rather than Enya specifically.

well then !!!.......2004-10-31

Ok, I have ONE question. Why is everyone saying that this CD Sucks?? Yes, the tone could have been better, and there could have been a bit more vibrato in the songs.... Oh well! Also, I was SOOOOOOOOOO Bummed out that they didnt put the song "ONLY TIME". grrrr..... oh well.... Not exactly my FAVORITE string quartet tribute CD that I own, but, I still gotta give it some props!!!!! the end.

Nice change of pace.......2002-07-23

While maybe not quite the same as the original versions of Enya's songs, this string quartet offers a nice alternative to some of Enya's greatest pieces. Beautiful blend of strings that have been arranged to sound like the original song but different enough that it doesn't get old.

A Total Disaster!.......2002-04-03

Huge Disappointment!
Awful performence and terrible recording quality make this CD a disaster. Violin sounds like someone's scratching barbed wires. My neighbor's 2nd grader plays better than that! This CD totally screws up the beauty of Enya's music....

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Cathedral Oceans III
John Foxx
Manufacturer: Artful Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009YA3EU
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

Oceanic
Through Gardens Overgrown
Spiral Overture
The Shadow Of A Woman's Hand
Radial Harmonics
Serene Velocity
Fog Structures
Eternity Sunrise
Hamonia Mundi
City Of Endless Stairways
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Metanym

Album Description

John Foxx's Cathedral Oceans is a twenty-year project combining ambient music with his own photographs that slowly morph into each other to create the effect of a "moving stained glass window." He recently performed an improvised excerpt from the project with pianist Harold Budd (with whom he has recorded two albums, Translucence and Drift Music) and guitarist Bill Nelson.

The Third Volume of the Former Ultravox Main Man's "Cathedral Oceans" Project. Ambient Music and Images to Combine to Relaxing, Exhilarating Effect.

Album Details

The Third Volume of the Former Ultravox Main Man's "Cathedral Oceans" Project. Ambient Music and Images to Combine to Relaxing, Exhilarating Effect.

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