River

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1. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
2. Pfeiffer Redwood Creek
3. Andrew Molera State Park
4. Creamery Meadow

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Over 71 minutes of river water sounds.

River,Scott Wyker,Rocky Point,The perfect music of nature; the sound of a river running through an ancient Redwood forest and grassy meadow.

River

River
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The music is good but the movie is better
  • A grand sountrack...
  • Lord of the Rings Original Soundtracks, films 1 and 3
  • Awe inspiring!
  • It is the best of the three CDs!!!
 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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ASIN: B00005QZWI
Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

  1. The Prophecy
  2. Concerning Hobbits
  3. The Shadow Of The Past
  4. The Treason Of Isengard
  5. The Black Rider
  6. At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony
  7. A Knife In The Dark
  8. Flight To The Ford
  9. Many Meetings
  10. The Council Of Elrond [featuring the song "Aniron (Theme For Aragorn And Arwen)" composed & performed by Enya]
  11. The Ring Goes South
  12. A Journey In The Dark
  13. The Bridge Of Khazad Dum
  14. Lothlorien
  15. The Great River
  16. Amon Hen
  17. The Breaking Of The Fellowship
  18. May It Be [composed & performed by Enya]

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Score composer Howard Shore has informed this first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, this epic is infused with a powerful rhythmic thrust and a musical range that encompasses centuries (from the Renaissance pastoralism of "Concerning Hobbits" to the fiery, Prokofiev-influenced drama of "A Knife in the Dark"). Key to the score's sense of mystery and magical place are the rich choral passages that are interspersed throughout, some so ominously gothic they make The Phantom Menace's "Duel of the Fates" sound almost sunny by comparison. Enya's contributions ("The Council of Elrond" and the song "May It Be") add a sense of organic tranquility, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that should long be cherished by admirers of film music and hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The music is good but the movie is better.......2007-04-10

I really enjoyed the 3 series of The Lord of the Rings movie so I wanted the music. The soundtracks are good but if you like the movie the soundtracks watch the movie. They remind you of certain parts in the movie like the song Concerning Hobbits. The song is whimsical. Enyna has a great voice, very haunting. The Ring Goes South is another favorite of mine. I can enjoy these soundtracks as classical or dramatic music. I bought them because I loved the Lord of the Rings which has many similarities to Braveheart. Bravery, courage, strength, honesty, selflessness, love and other good human qualities people try to attain and admire them in the people and movies they view.

5 out of 5 stars A grand sountrack..........2007-01-10

One of Howard Shore's best soundtracks around. The music is strong enough to tell its own separate story apart from FOTR. You will never tire of the heart-pounding excitement from The Bridge of Kazaad-Dum track.

5 out of 5 stars Lord of the Rings Original Soundtracks, films 1 and 3.......2006-11-08

Having made an earlier mistake of buying 2 C.D.'s which were not original soundtrack, I can truthfully say these are the best. If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, look no further - no one does it better than The London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer Howard Shore. You will be back in Middle Earth reliving all those wonderful scenes. I bought only The Fellowship of the Ring and The Return of the King from Amazon.com because I already had the Two Towers from Amazon.co.uk and I would recommend all three - magical.

5 out of 5 stars Awe inspiring!.......2006-10-02

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Howard Shore's magnificent score for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy? A soundtrack can define the whole atmosphere of a film, and this fully orchestrated work certainly does that with sweep, splendor and wonder, alternately humanizing (hobbit-izing?) the characters, imbuing the landscape with magic and capturing the world-shaking impact of events of mythic proportions. And this was no easy task considering the iconoclastic status of the story and the superb quality of Peter Jackson's filmmaking. This is a truly a soundtrack for the ages--a fitting accompaniment to a film for the ages! Every aspect of life, from the extreme to the mundane, is captured in this music. Listening to it can make every remembered moment of the movie come alive again in your mind, from the most horrific battle to the smallest moment of humor or kindness. I think this first one is my favorite of the three "Lord of the Rings" soundtracks. I enjoy the juxtaposition of the lighter moments, like the sweet, simple hobbit theme, with the grander and more menacing sections of the music. (That despite the fact that said hobbit theme begins exactly like the first phrase of the Protestant hymn "This Is My Father's World," which prompts me to think of the hobbits trouping off to Sunday school every time I hear it. But now when I hear the hymn, I think of Lord of the Rings, so I suppose all's fair!) What impressed me most as I watched "The Fellowship of the Ring" was how scary the music was when the hobbits were being pursued. Those relentless drums and eerily screaming drums made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, even though I knew the story like the back of my hand and knew for a fact that the poor little heroes would manage to escape. But the music truly made me wonder otherwise ... Now that's good composition! And the fact that the filmmakers chose to include background music in so many of the scenes, almost continuously ... well, that's just good filmmaking! The other impressive thing about Howard Shore's score is how the voicing and repeating motifs tie the whole thing together, like the finest of symphonies. The total effect is utterly convincing and utterly transporting. Peter Jackson chose well when he picked Shore as his score writer. Very, very well! Be sure to get the scores from the other two movies in the trilogy as well - "The Two Towers" and "Return of the King." They seem to be available in no end of different packagings, including ones with bonus DVDs about the creation of the score. Also, make sure to get the extended edition DVDs of the movie itself, with hours and hours of fascinating commentaries and behind-the-scenes documentaries about the making of the films. Truly a bargain at any price! And for more seminal soundtracks, try John Williams' defining scores for the "Star Wars" series and Basil Poledouris's spectacular score for the original "Conan the Barbarian."

5 out of 5 stars It is the best of the three CDs!!!.......2006-09-10

For me, the music of the first sequel is my favourite since this is also the sequel that I prefer in the trilogy (I remember being blown away by the quality of this movie, the actors, the setting, the action scenes, the special effects, the moving relationships between all the characters and of coourse the music)
I think that the other CDs are a bit repetitive once you've got this one, even if I still like the music of the second soundtrack 'The Two Towers'. As for the 3rd sequel, I seldom listen to it as there is only one track that I like, 'The Return of the King'.
Now, this first CD of the trilogy is actually very good. Thanks to Enya, it is haunting and the songs are beautiful. There are a few eery but melodious songs like 'The Council of Elrond', 'Lothlorien', 'May it Be'. I love the change of tempo, the balance between fast and slow movements in 'A Knife in the Dark', 'Flight to the ford', and 'Amon Hen' which is my favourite piece (the Death of Boromir) with the oboe sound mixed with the beat of the drums and finaly the haunting voice of the singer. Track 17 is also worth listening. I like this CD because you've got different tempos and melodies and Anya is a great singer to me. But I also enjoy listening to Emiliana Torrini's song 'Gollum's Song'in the second soundtrack...
The Stage Names
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    		The Stage Names
    Okkervil River
    Manufacturer: Jagjaguwar
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    ASIN: B000SINSUS
    Release Date: 2007-08-07

    Tracks:

    1. Our Life Is Not A Movie Or Maybe
    2. Unless It Kicks
    3. Hand To Take Hold Of The Scene, A
    4. Savannah Smiles
    5. Plus Ones
    6. Girl In Port, A
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    This record dynamites the moss-covered castle walls of 2005's "Black Sheep Boy" to let in the glaring sun. Riddled with characters real and fake, with the relics of high culture and the crumpled up trash of low culture, "The Stage Names" is a cinemascopic take on the meaning of entertainment in the modern world. Reverberant with echoes of Motown snap and girl group pop, redolent with ripe whiffs of dirty rock 'n' roll, shining with the shimmy of Bo Diddley, with the shimmer of the Velvets, with the swagger of the Faces, and with a glittery sprinkling of cheap perfume to disguise the stink, "The Stage Names" is a relentlessly paced and ruthlessly thrilling journey.

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    This record dynamites the moss-covered castle walls of 2005's "Black Sheep Boy" to let in the glaring sun. Riddled with characters real and fake, with the relics of high culture and the crumpled up trash of low culture, "The Stage Names" is a cinemascopic take on the meaning of entertainment in the modern world. Reverberant with echoes of Motown snap and girl group pop, redolent with ripe whiffs of dirty rock 'n' roll, shining with the shimmy of Bo Diddley, with the shimmer of the Velvets, with the swagger of the Faces, and with a glittery sprinkling of cheap perfume to disguise the stink, "The Stage Names" is a relentlessly paced and ruthlessly thrilling journey.
    Get to the River Before It Runs Too Low
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    • What an incredible debut EP!
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    Release Date: 2007-05-08

    Tracks:

    1. You're A Wolf
    2. The Garden You Planted
    3. I Made A Resolution
    4. Ses Monuments
    5. I Don't Know If I'll Be Back This Time

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Promising.......2007-06-13

    I just heard You're a Wolf on the radio. Wow, great song; catchy yet deep. Brings to mind Fastball & Toad the Wet Sprocket. Looking forward to hearing the rest.

    5 out of 5 stars What an incredible debut EP!.......2007-05-11

    Alex Church, the lead singer and founder of Sea Wolf, was a founding member of my favorite band, Irving. His songwriting skills are amazing, and this EP, Get to the River Before It Runs Too Low, showcases his ability to write beautiful and engaging songs perfectly. My personal favorite is You're a Wolf, but every song he writes finds a way to burrow into my subconscious. While I lament the fact that he is no longer with Irving, I rejoice in the beauty that is Sea Wolf and am so thankful he is still bringing new songs into the world. I can't wait for the full album that will be released this year! In the meanwhile, I'm so excited to see Sea Wolf play live - they blew me away when I saw them play the noise pop festival.
    DEBUT ~ Nathan Gunn - "American Anthem" from Ragtime to Art Song / Kevin Murphy
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    		 DEBUT ~ Nathan Gunn - "American Anthem" from Ragtime to Art Song / Kevin Murphy
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    ASIN: B00000IWW3
    Release Date: 1999-05-18

    Tracks:

    1. Shenandoah
    2. Brother Can You Spare A Dime?
    3. Early In The Morning
    4. The Lordly Hudson
    5. At Howard Hawks' House
    6. Holding Each Other
    7. The Lass From The Low Countree
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    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars okay.......2007-01-05

    I heard wonderful things about this recording... but was a little disappointed. It is good, but nothing spectacular.

    4 out of 5 stars A promise about to be fulfilled.......2006-12-17

    Not all of EMI's Debut seeries make it to the U.S., but since this one features an American singer, it did (as did the one featuring rising pianist Jonathan Biss). Nathan gunn is certainly well kn0wn now, after high-profile Met appearances in The Magic Flute and Harbison's An American Tragedy. The past few years have seen him mature, even though his voice will never be heroic. Gunn is very well suited to songs, although he makes a moving (and physically handsome) Billy Budd.

    Her he sounds a little stiff, and he cannot carry off the numbers that re comic (Bolcom's Fur) or popular (Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?), but his straightforward masculinity works extremely well in Gene Scheer's Holding Each Other, he has enough poetry for Barber's Sure on This Shining Night, and just enough savoir faire for Rorem's Early One Morning. The voice itself isn't intrinsically beautiful, which may in the end mean that Gunn falls behind young counterparts like Gerald Finley and Simon Keenlyside, both of whom he resembles. Even so, this is a nice debut, and one can say that gunn's promise is being fulfilled.

    5 out of 5 stars Amazing collection - amazing voice........2006-02-22

    Nathan Gunn has chosen a collection of mostly obscure songs and has applied his remarkable baritone voice to music not usually in the operatic repetoire. What results is a CD of depth, some humor, and extraordinary listenability. It's nice to see one of my favorite opera stars branch out. Bravo!

    5 out of 5 stars Amazing recordings.......2006-01-02

    I first listened to this recording at the recommendation of a voice teacher and I am eternally grateful. I strongly recommend this album. Nathan Gunn is an extremely talented singer. As a singer myself (also a baritone like Nathan Gunn) I find much in his voice to model.

    Nathan Gunn has an extremely beautiful voice, superb technique and execution, and has a very natural sound. There is an old steriotype of opera as sounding forced or artificial, but Nathan Gunn does a great job of avoiding this. He does a great job of communicating the "story" of the song to the listener, and I frequently found myself taken to the world of the song. Listening to many of his songs are like opening a good book and Nathan Gunn takes you there.

    Highly recommended.

    5 out of 5 stars First Rate Singing!.......2005-12-20

    I only recently discovered Mr. Gunn, but after hearing this recording, it makes me wonder why his name has eluded me for so long. Simply put, Nathan Gunn sings like a god! His voice is pure, and hypnotically beautiful to listen to. Turn on this CD and you will be wrapped in the most luxurious blanket of sound--his phrasing is impeccable, and his dynamics are wonderfully varied without being affected. His recording of Barber's "Nocturne" is haunting. "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" shows he isn't afraid of low notes, and the ending has some of the most spectacular high notes I've ever heard from a baritone. The Copland songs are also well done, as are the two John Jacob Niles selections. I wasn't familiar with Gene Scheer's songs prior to this CD, but they are all quite remarkable, though most especially "Lean Away" and "American Anthem." This is the best addition to my CD collection in a long time. I'm only saddened by the fact he doesn't have more recordings available. Mr. Gunn, I know you're busy with your opera schedule, but for those of us who can't make it to New York to see you in person, please record another CD!
    The Stage Names
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      		The Stage Names
      Okkervil River
      Manufacturer: Jagjaguwar
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000SINSVM
      Release Date: 2007-08-07

      Tracks:

      1. Our Life Is Not A Movie Or Maybe
      2. Unless It Kicks
      3. Hand To Take Hold Of The Scene, A
      4. Savannah Smiles
      5. Plus Ones
      6. Girl In Port, A
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      Album Description

      This record dynamites the moss-covered castle walls of 2005's "Black Sheep Boy" to let in the glaring sun. Riddled with characters real and fake, with the relics of high culture and the crumpled up trash of low culture, "The Stage Names" is a cinemascopic take on the meaning of entertainment in the modern world. Reverberant with echoes of Motown snap and girl group pop, redolent with ripe whiffs of dirty rock 'n' roll, shining with the shimmy of Bo Diddley, with the shimmer of the Velvets, with the swagger of the Faces, and with a glittery sprinkling of cheap perfume to disguise the stink, "The Stage Names" is a relentlessly paced and ruthlessly thrilling journey.

      The double CD deluxe edition contains solo demos of each of the songs from the proper album and is limited to only 1500 copies.

      Album Description

      This record dynamites the moss-covered castle walls of 2005's "Black Sheep Boy" to let in the glaring sun. Riddled with characters real and fake, with the relics of high culture and the crumpled up trash of low culture, "The Stage Names" is a cinemascopic take on the meaning of entertainment in the modern world. Reverberant with echoes of Motown snap and girl group pop, redolent with ripe whiffs of dirty rock 'n' roll, shining with the shimmy of Bo Diddley, with the shimmer of the Velvets, with the swagger of the Faces, and with a glittery sprinkling of cheap perfume to disguise the stink, "The Stage Names" is a relentlessly paced and ruthlessly thrilling journey. The double CD deluxe edition contains solo demos of each of the songs from the proper album and is limited to only 1500 copies.
      Everything Is Illuminated
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • A wacky classic
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      		 Everything Is Illuminated

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      Release Date: 2005-09-06

      Tracks:

      1. Paul Cantelon--Odessa Medley
      2. Leningrad--Zvezda Rok-N-Rolla
      3. Csokolom--Amari Szi Amari
      4. Leningrad--Dikiy Muzhchina
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      7. Gogol Bordello--Bublitschki
      8. The Con Artists feat. Peter Miser Ya-takoy
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      11. Paul Cantelon--River Of Collections
      12. Paul Cantelon--Tank Graveyard/Valse de Suzana/Dee-yed
      13. Paul Cantelon--Sunflowers
      14. Paul Cantelon--War Is Love/eta-Ya
      15. Paul Cantelon--Trachimbrod/Ressurection/Requiem
      16. Paul Cantelon--Inside-Out
      17. Gogol Bordello Start Wearing Purple

      Album Description

      "Everything Is Illuminated" is the directorial debut of actor Liev Schrieber and an adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's best-selling novel. A blend of high comedy and great tragedy, the film tells the story of a young American man, played by Elijah Wood (The Lord of The Rings trilogy), who journeys to the Ukraine to find the woman whom he believes saved his grandfather from the Nazis all those years ago.

      The soundtrack features two new songs from high energy New York City based gypsy punks Gogol Bordello, including one track not on their current cd. (Note: Gogol Bordello's lead singer plays a role in "Everything Is Illuminated"). Also included are gypsy folk songs from Russia and the Ukraine by Leningrad, Arkadie Severmie, Csokolom and Tin Hat Trio. And finally, Paul Cantelon's ethnic score ties together this nicely cohesive soundtrack.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars A wacky classic.......2007-07-18

      Passionate, inspired and exotic, this soundtrack truly captures the spirit of the movie as well as Safran Foer's brilliant first novel; it resonates with longing, heartbreak, and a totally unique sensibility; highly recommended.

      5 out of 5 stars Marvelous.......2007-06-13

      This is an amazing soundtrack that highlights the two prevalent emotions in the film: hilarity and tragedy. Paul Cantelon deftly mixes an Eastern European feel with pure, gorgeous soundtrack music. Along for the ride are songs by genuinely fun and original bands. I never get tired of it. Sometimes, indeed, there are tracks I can't listen to simply because they're too sad - but then I switch to the upbeat, funny tunes, which always manage to entertain.

      1. Odessa Medley: 9/10 - Enjoyable, with fun instruments. It builds up into an intricate array of instruments and melodies, and really picks up at the end, tempting you to let it sweep you along into the movie's crazy world. A great overture to the movie.
      2. Leningrad, Zvezda Rok-N-Rolla: 8/10 - Oh, the drama! Leningrad is a Russian band. All of their songs on this album are crazy and fun and fit the craziness of the movie to a T. The horns are wonderful.
      3. Csokolom, Amari Szi Amari: 10/10 - Superbly catchy, with that quirky, old feel dominant in the film, this song is a laidback sort of fun. It's the only song on the album not in Ukrainian, Russian, or English: it's Hungarian. This doesn't matter, however, because it fits so perfectly with the feel of the movie.
      4. Leningrad, Dikiy Muzhchina: 10/10 - I LOVE this song. It's one my favorites here. The title means "Wild Man" in Russian, and it is definitely a very wild and (dare I say it again?) fun song. The lyrics really are just plain fun to sing along to, even if you don't speak Russian. You can practically feel the energy. In fact, I just now started to sing to it again...
      5. Prologue/Babushka: 9.5/10 - This is where a darker mood begins to edge in. It sinks into a waltz that is more bittersweet than tragic, and then slows down to make way for a sweeping, haunting tune. Lovely.
      6. Little Jonathan/The Wall: 9/10 - Playful, but once more in a bittersweet sort of way. After awhile it switches gears, swooshing up with energy, befores changing back to that haunting feeling of "Babushka" that I like to think of as simply The Past.
      7. Gogol Bordello, Bublitschki: 8/10 - Time for some fun again. This instrumental piece by an immensely talented band (actually, Eugene Hutz, who plays Alex, is the lead singer of Gogol Bordello) mixes an irresistible beat with a traditional Slavic sound.
      8. The Con Artists, Peter Miser, Ya-takoy: 9/10 - This definitely brings one back to the silliness of Alex in the beginning of the film. With snippets of his unbelievably hilarious dialogue and an urban beat going in the background, you'll be sucked right in.
      9. Leningrad, Malen'kiy Mal'chik: 9/10 - Great fun! Leningrad never fails to entertain with this lazy collection of horns and vocals.
      10. Tin Hat Trio, Fear of the South: 8/10 - Here's a piece to relax to. It's lighthearted and fresh.
      11.Paul Cantelon, River of Collections: 9/10 - With breathy strings, "River of Collections" urges you quietly but with instistence along the river of The Past.
      12. Paul Cantelon, Tank Graveyard/Valse de Suzana/Dee-yed: 9.5/10 - Here is the tragedy I've been referring to. It's sad. Almost unbearably so. It sweeps you up in the conflict of the characters, teasing you with peaks at the truth before fading back into the darkness.
      13. Paul Cantelon, Sunflowers: 10/10 - Ukrainian, I believe. Haunting, with strong vocals that cast a spell.
      14. Paul Cantelon, War Is Love/eta-Ya: 9.5/10 - It begins with lazy simplicity, but toward the end bursts into a powerful and urgent message.
      15. Paul Cantelon, Trachimbrod/Ressurection/Requiem: 10/10 - Simply beautiful. About halfway through, the urgency of the previous tracks finally builds up for the climax, whooshing over you bitterly, sadly, and with almost a sense of determination. Again, it's tragic. You don't hear the lightheartedness of previous tracks, but the slight nudging of a past that doesn't want to haunt: it just wants to resolve itself. To exist.
      16. Paul Cantelon, Inside-Out: 10/10 - And it does resolve itself. Here is another bittersweet piece. But this time, it carries a touch of enlightenment (illumination?) with it.
      17. Gogol Bordello, Start Wearing Purple: 10/10 - This was the absolutely most perfect song the movie could have ended with. It switches the film seamlessly back into that feel of silly hilarity, single-handedly managing to leave the audience uplifted - a sore necessity for such a partly bleak film!

      Overall, one of my favorite soundtracks out there. Whether you've seen the (remarkable) movie or not, get this! It is gorgeous, beautiful, fantastic, powerful, uplifting, and itching to tell you something you've known all your life but just can't quite grasp. In short, a brilliant piece of work.

      5 out of 5 stars music.......2007-06-02

      does anyone know who sings the last song that plays on the movie trailer?

      4 out of 5 stars Interesting.......2007-03-18

      Elijah Wood was surprising in his portrayal of the main charecter, who is a bit of a "nebish" or dweeb, and a collector of multitudenous often unthinkable items. His search of his family's past which takes him to the Ukraine, and the people he meets are
      funny, amusing and often very moving. It's got a shocking thread to it,
      but not without humor. I also liked the surprise ending. The music was great!

      5 out of 5 stars Should have won an Academy Award!!!.......2007-03-15

      Funny, insightful, emotionally a rolling coaster and a must see.
      Anita in Albuquerque Nm ....also a collector
      The River
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • This River Hasn't Aged Well
      • ReMaster Date?
      • Bruce's Bestest Album Ever
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      • 2 discs of buzzsaw rock 'n roll and beginning dark romance.
      		 The River
      Bruce Springsteen
      Manufacturer: Sony
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      ASIN: B0000025KI
      Release Date: 1990-10-25

      Tracks:

      1. The Ties That Bind
      2. Sherry Darling
      3. Jackson Cage
      4. Two Hearts
      5. Independence Day
      6. Hungry Heart
      7. Out In The Street
      8. Crush On You
      9. You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch)
      10. I Wanna Marry You
      11. The River

      Tracks:

      1. Point Blank
      2. Cadillac Ranch
      3. I'm A Rocker
      4. Fade Away
      5. Stolen Car
      6. Ramrod
      7. The Price You Pay
      8. Drive All Night
      9. Wreck On The Highway

      Amazon.com essential recording

      Despite the acclaim accorded Born to Run and Darkness on the Edge of Town, this is the album that broke Springsteen into the big leagues, thanks to "Hungry Heart," then his most pointedly commercial song; it had new fans swooning but some old ones grumbling for the "poetic" Springsteen of days gone by. Not to worry--though more economical lyrically, The River had something to offer nearly everyone: There's old-time frat rock ("Sherry Darling"), empathetic character studies ("The River," "Stolen Car," "Independence Day"), passionate rockers ("Out in the Street"), dramatic ballads ("Point Blank"), and even a couple of good-natured goofs ("Cadillac Ranch," "Crush on You," "Ramrod"). A sprawling double-disc set, The River offers proof that Springsteen could do it all and could do it better than virtually anyone else. --Daniel Durchholz

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars This River Hasn't Aged Well.......2007-06-03

      I remember when this 2-record vinyl album came out in 1980. I was still in college and thought it was just an awesome progression from Darkness On the Edge of Town and Born to Run. But listening to The River today, some 27 years later, I've got more mixed feelings.

      Bear with me while we go down memory lane, track by track!

      Ties That Bind -- It's a pretty good song for an album opener. Clarence (remember him?) gets off a swell sax solo.

      Sherry Darling -- a kinda fun tune; frat rock indeed.

      Jackson Cage -- Yeah, Boss, being in jail sucks. Weak choice for your #3 song. Danny's (Farfisa?) organ makes a big appearance here, 1 of MANY...

      Two Hearts -- Starts out promising. Max's drumming almost saves this fun albeit commercial tune. "Two hearts are better than one/Two hearts girl get the job done." Okay...what about 3 hearts?

      Independence Day -- Not bad; a classic Bruce lament.

      Hungry Heart -- Bruce celebrates leaving "a wife and kids in Baltimore..." and going "out for a ride and I never went back." Okay, it's just a story. Clarence gets to blow again here. Cut from the same cloth as Two Hearts. Another of many organ-dominated tunes here. Yawn.

      Out In the Street -- The first 5-star tune on this album imho. Classic Bruceian imagery. Looks back; moves forward to the next level.

      Crush On You -- another Sherry Darling-type of "party" tune. Clarence gets to make an appearance, but can't bring the tune out from beyond it's numbing repetitiveness.

      You Can Look -- Fun Bruce at his best. Why didn't Chuck Berry get a co-writing credit here?

      I Wanna Marry You -- No, Bruce, no you don't! But since you will record the amazing divorce album, Tunnel Of Love some 7 years after this, go ahead, get married! Forgetable dreck here. Cheesy organ.

      The River -- The 2nd amazing 5-star song on this record. Bruce refines his vivid storytelling taking it to the next level.

      Point Blank -- Now he's talking. Bruce played this at Winterland in 1978 right after the Moscone and Milk assassinations. Still chilling.

      Cadillac Ranch -- You gotta have a Car Song on any 2 record set and this 1 is still kinda fun.

      I'm a Rocker -- Nice beat, Max, but forgetable lyrics, Boss...

      Fade Away -- Typically uber-Sincere Bruce lament about not wanting his woman to ditch him. Yawn. Move on, Bruce. Sorry, Boss. Danny's damn organ playing is getting to me.

      Stolen Car -- Nebraska-like, but in a boring contrived way. Where's Clarence?

      Ramrod -- Another Car = Sex song. Cadillac Ranch was enough. Oh here's BIG MAN... And that damn organ again, droning on...

      The Price You Pay -- Sounds like Bruce can use some No-Doz on this one. Or this listener.

      Drive All Night -- This was actually a pretty good song, but at 8:33 probably 4 minutes too long.
      Bruce sounds so sincere...um, you can end the song now..."through the wind, through the rain, through the snow, the wind, the rain..." Just like your friendly US Postal Delivery Man.

      Wreck On the Highway -- Strange Bummer choice to end the album. Another tune that didn't make it on Nebraska. Zzzzz.

      Conclusion: With a few exceptions, The River today simply sounds tired and dated. There's more life in the Seeger Sessions, which I don't get totally, but I can tell Bruce was having fun there. But here? He was in another time and space, and for that matter, so am I.

      4 out of 5 stars ReMaster Date?.......2007-02-14

      SOMEBODY! Please, Please, Please get to the label executives and get these early Bruce CD's remastereed...Especially this one! Great music but terrible sound.

      5 out of 5 stars Bruce's Bestest Album Ever.......2006-03-14

      I don't know about you but when I listen to my Dad's cd's of Springsteens earlier albums I sure get bored. That stuff is so depressing. Why would you want to listen to stuff like Born to Run or Darkness On the Edge of Town when you can get songs here like Crush on You (OOH OOH I GOT A CRUSH ON YOU!!) or Out in the Street (WHEN I'M OUT ON THE STREET OH OH OH OH!) or Sherry Darling (HEY HEY HEY WHATTYA SAY SHERRY DARLING OH OH OH!) Classic Stuff, right! No big, hard to understand words and this thing rocks! Sure there are some duds here like the song The River (What the heck is Bruce talking about here?) but sooner or later it gets back to stuff we can all understand - like LITTLE GIRL I WANNA MARRY YOU, CADILLAC CADILLAC! Bruce, keep up the good work and stick to stuff like this that us 12 year olds can enjoy. YOU ROCK BUDDY (OOH OOH OOH, OH OH OH!!)

      4 out of 5 stars down to the river.......2006-03-04

      Great album. When is this (and the rest of Springsteen's catalog for that matter) going to be remastered and be available with a decent sound?

      5 out of 5 stars 2 discs of buzzsaw rock 'n roll and beginning dark romance........2006-02-19

      Every song is a #1 song from mixed-up adolescence.
      Urinetown (2001 Original Off-Broadway Cast)
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • not funny
      • An Amazing Find
      • Urinetown the Musical
      • Not for Everyone
      • "DON'T BE THE BUNNY!"
      		 Urinetown (2001 Original Off-Broadway Cast)
      John Cullum , Mark Hollmann , Danny Marcus , and Hunter Foster
      Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway
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      ASIN: B00005LZR8
      Release Date: 2001-08-07

      Tracks:

      1. Overture
      2. Too Much Exposition
      3. Urinetown
      4. It's A Privilege To Pee
      5. Mr. Cladwell
      6. Cop Song
      7. Follow Your Heart
      8. Look At The Sky
      9. Don't Be The Bunny
      10. Act One Finale
      11. What Is Urinetown?
      12. Snuff That Girl
      13. Run, Freedom, Run!
      14. Why Did I Listen To That Man?
      15. Tell Her I Love Her
      16. We're Not Sorry
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      18. I See A River

      Amazon.com

      "How about a bad title?" wonders Spencer Kayden's Little Sally in "Too Much Exposition." "That could kill a show pretty good." It's a tribute to the skill deployed by the Urinetown creative team (Mark Hollman, music and lyrics; Greg Kotis, book and lyrics) that its title doesn't kill the show. Set in a near-future in which water depletion has led to a ban on private toilets, this may be the only musical in history in which one of the leads makes a fortune on pee. But the show (which originated Off-Broadway before graduating to the big league) limits its subversive intent to subject matter and is refreshingly classic in approach and structure--think Weill-meets-Lewis Carroll. Backed by a small ensemble, the cast (with John Cullum in a turn nothing short of brilliant as the evil urinal magnate) has a field day with Kotis and Hollman's frequently hilarious score. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars not funny.......2007-07-25

      I'd heard such rave reviews about this musical, but kept passing on chances to see it. I was turned off by the title -- and this is strange for me, a person not afraid of scatological humor. But maybe I knew something I could not say.

      The funniest thing about the musical, I am now convinced, is the premise. Urinetown is a place where you have to pay to pee. A conglomerate has taken over all toilet facilities, and if you don't pay, you don't pee -- unless you go into the bushes, and risk getting arrested.

      But it's just not funny. It's supposed to be a satire, but it just doesn't work. Why? I don't know. But I listened to many songs on the CD, and none of them had that true spark that makes you want to laugh. The opening number is "Too Much Exposition" making fun of musicals that open by explaining too much with words instead of action. And perhaps this song is in there to deflect criticism for the main reason this musical doesn't work -- it's too busy explaining, instead of getting on with the business of being funny.

      My humor tastes: I watch the Daily Show, Colbert Report, South Park, Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook (so-so), Frasier reruns. Never watched Friends, or Everybody Loves Raymond, or Family Guy, but did watch Seinfeld (although it's not funny to me anymore). The two most recent things I saw that made me laugh out loud were 1) Larry Wilmore doing his n*gg*r skit on Daily Show and 2)an early Chappelle episode where Sesame Street characters talk about drug use

      5 out of 5 stars An Amazing Find.......2007-04-03

      I just recently discovered this gem of a musical. It's a stand out show with a unique touch. If heard a few outside musicals (The Rocky Horror Show, Hedwig and the Angry Inch...) but this one stands out from them. The music is amazing, the lyrics are creative, and the humor is ripe.

      With a chamber music-esque overture, the tone is set. 'Too Much Exposition' is a great introduction to Urinetown (the musical). Officer Lockstock addresses the audience about what they should expect from the show. Little Sally wants to let the audience in on the water shortage but Lockstock stops her. ("You're too young to understand it now, but nothing can kill a show like too much exposition." "How 'bout bad subject matter? Or a bad title, even? That could kill a show pretty good.")

      I've read what others have written: you don't get the whole humor of the show unless you've seen it. I haven't seen it, but this recording is enough to get me see it. (That is, if a production nearby, even a high school production, is put on.)

      The songs that I find myself listening to over and over are:

      Too Much Exposition (not really a song, but still...)
      Urinetown
      It's A Privilage to Pee
      Mr. Cladwell (a wonderfully sweet villain song)
      Cop Song (a wonderfully fun villain song)
      Follow Your Heart
      Don't Be the Bunny
      Act 1 Finale
      What Is Urinetown?
      Run, Freedome, Run!
      Why Did I Listen to That Man?
      We're Not Sorry (a great 20's sound, reminds me of 'Chicago')
      I See A River (I really love this song... the feeling gotten across, before Lockstock comes out to comment, is 'Oh, everything is going to be okay', but Lockstock informs us that all is NOT well)

      With a cry of "Hail Mathus!" the show ends. I just have to listen again, after making a trip to the bathroom.

      5 out of 5 stars Urinetown the Musical.......2007-03-10

      This CD has all the songs from the show. The show is great and this rendition is about the best.

      3 out of 5 stars Not for Everyone.......2006-12-28

      This musical is a great piece for the 21st century no doubt, that being said it takes some getting used to. The musical cannot be taken at face value, there are lots of things happening under the surface and it takes some bites at things musical theater doesn't usually take, like itself. On the surface it is strange, and not really something people would listen to over and over. However, once you figure it out, it's fun to listen to it again to find all the things that are really going on. It is very funny, and says some good things about the current state of the world. For musical theater fans this is questionable, if you just like the toe-tapping happy go lucky feel, this isn't it. But if you like the social commentary that goes along with that toe tapping, this is a must. NOT FOR FIRST TIME BROADWAY LISTNERS. Favorite Song: "Look at the Sky"

      5 out of 5 stars "DON'T BE THE BUNNY!".......2006-12-04

      My son, a high school senior, told me his first show of this year's theatrical season was going to be "Urinetown". My response was something like ... No, really, what shows are you doing this year? Then he brought home a recording of it, and I was hooked right away by the lyrics. Over the years my son has been involved in many performances, but he and the rest of the cast had a real blast preparing for, and performing, this show! He wanted Lockstock, but was cast as Cladwell ... Owned it ... Loved it!
      I am no Broadway expert by any stretch of the definition, but this show is wonderfully entertaining! You will see (and hear) snippets from other shows, you will pick up on some of even the more subtle stabs at musicals as a whole, you will groan, you will laugh and you will enjoy ... But only if you try not to take it too seriously.
      Get past the title (in this case I certainly think it did not "...kill a show pretty good"), relax, and be entertained. And for goodness sake, if you have a chance to see it performed live, do so! A musical that pokes fun at itself? Yes, a refreshing departure from the norm, and worth the price of admission.
      Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1985 Original Broadway Cast)
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      • Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn
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      • Best Musical - 1985
      • One of the Greats
      		 Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1985 Original Broadway Cast)
      Roger Miller
      Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000002O4T
      Release Date: 1990-10-25

      Tracks:

      1. Overture
      2. Do Ya Wanna Go To Heaven?
      3. The Boys
      4. Waitin' For The Light To Shine
      5. Guv'ment
      6. Hand For The Hog
      7. I, Huckleberry, Me
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      19. Free At Last
      20. Muddy Water (Reprise)

      Amazon.com

      This unjustly forgotten masterpiece was in many ways the last great creative gasp for the late, great country songwriter-singer Roger Miller, who died in 1992. After he wrote countless country gems like "Invitation to the Blues," "King of the Road," and "Dang Me" during the 1950s and '60s, Miller's creative muse ran dry in the early 1970s. The drought continued until he made a remarkable comeback by penning the 20-song score and contributing vocals to the soundtrack of this 1985 Broadway adaptation of Mark Twain's literary classic. Big River still stands as a dazzling, heartwarming slice of musical Americana and the final crowning achievement in one of country music's most celebrated careers. --Bob Allen

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2007-03-24

      This is a very cute musical. Do not be fooled this is a mark twain book, not your Dr.Suess. So use caution and don't buy this unless you can listen to the quality of music and not nessicarily the lyrics. But I love the story and it is a great buy. But seeing it live is really good. I enjoyed it. The best song is the Royal Nonesuch.

      5 out of 5 stars Big River: The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn .......2007-03-10

      This is one of the best musical i have heard. wide range of music plus some that you will want to sing everytime. This is a must get

      5 out of 5 stars AMERICAN GOLD.......2007-03-06

      Many people probably only know Roger Miller from the somewhat goofy songs that he wrote, but he was truly a genius who wrote and performed a variety of songs. There is such a variety of songs here written in several different styles. Some of the serious songs are fully as good as the lighthearted songs. This truly does show what an amazing person Roger Miller was and his mastery of many different types and styles of music. After listening to the music, I would love to see a stage production of this, as I never have. There aren't many show albums that sound interesting enough to make you want to go see the play, but this one sure does. I guess the only disappointment is that Roger Miller doesn't perform any of the songs himself. Most of the songs are quite short (averaging probably around two minutes each), but much of Miller's output consisted of short songs. Perhaps it is because he could say more in two minutes that many song writer's could in four (or more). It's a shame that this hasn't become more well known and performed more often. Cats (for example) had a very long run and some people think it was awful.

      4 out of 5 stars Best Musical - 1985.......2006-12-29

      Winner of the 1985 Tony for Best Musical, Roger Miller, best known for his sixties classic "King Of The Road", provides a fine score for this adaptation of Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". The cast, led by Daniel Jenkins, Ron Richardson, John Goodman, Rene Auberjonois & Patti Cohenour, are terrific & have great voices to match.

      While the score is not without its flaws, there are several excellent songs:

      Waitin' For The Light To Shine
      Guv'ment
      Muddy Water
      River In The Rain (my personal favorite)
      Worlds Apart
      You Oughta Be Here With Me
      Leavin's Not The Only Way To Go

      5 out of 5 stars One of the Greats.......2006-12-24

      This is simply one of the greatest musicals of our time by one of the best song writers,"The King of the Road," Roger Miller. So many wonderful songs will just leave you with a goofy smile on your face. ENJOY IT!!!
      Green River
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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      		 Green River
      Creedence Clearwater Revival
      Manufacturer: Fantasy
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000000XCD
      Release Date: 1990-10-25

      Tracks:

      1. Green River
      2. Commotion
      3. Tombstone Shadow
      4. Wrote A Song For Everyone
      5. Bad Moon Rising
      6. Lodi
      7. Cross-Tie Walker
      8. Sinster Purpose
      9. The Night Time Is The Right Time

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      Remarkably, this is the third studio album Creedence Clearwater Revival released in 1969! During that stunning burst, John Fogerty could do no wrong. Green River isn't as chock-full of CCR standards as the record that followed it in 1970 (Cosmo's Factory), and, at 30 minutes, it's briefer than its rather brief predecessor (Willy and the Poorboys). Still, this is economy at its best. The title track, "Lodi," and "Bad Moon Rising" are all indelibly etched into the memory banks of classic-rock fans, while "Commotion" and "Cross-Tie Walker" are perfect swamp-rock complements. "The Night Time Is the Right Time" is one more in a series of spot-on Fogerty covers. And "Wrote a Song for Everyone" manages to be both rarefied and down to earth in the same breath--which is really CCR in a nutshell. --Steven Stolder

      Album Description

      24 bit digitally remastered reissue of their 1969 album. Nine tracks, including 'Green River', 'Bad Moon Rising' and 'Lodi'. Also features the original cover art. Digipak.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Fogerty.......2007-06-10

      Great value. If you are into the 60s' and 70s' you will love this one.

      4 out of 5 stars Good Product.......2007-01-09

      I ordered the CD as a Christmas gift for my dad. It took longer then expected to get here but overall it was a good experience. He liked the CD. It was in good shape and he was happy with it.

      5 out of 5 stars When Fogerty's angry, I'm happy - he makes better music that way........2006-11-04

      Let's face it, John Fogerty was NOT in a good mood when CCR recorded Green River. No matter what the idyllic title track may lead to believe, this is an enraged, paranoid, defeated record. Not only that, it's an excellent engraged, paranoid, defeated record, loaded with some of the group's best hits. I'd go with the best song being the natural-disaster warning Bad Moon Rising (which, contrary to popular belief, had NOTHING to do with bathrooms on the right). Not to discount the other songs, though. The title track is a favorite of mine, and as I said one of the few songs this disc that's not angry. Even then, it's melancholy. Same with Lodi, a song about a musician payin' dues. Commotion is another warning song, and it's also first-rate. Plus we get a couple of the group's best album tracks: Tombstone Shadow and especially Wrote a Song for Everyone, the latter being my second-favorite on the disc. The album does fall apart on a couple tracks, though: Cross-Tie Walker is at the level of some of Bayou Country's fillers; Night Time is the Right Time throws off the mood and showcases awful faux doo-wap backing vocals that must be heard to be believed. But whatever - this is still CCR's best.

      5 out of 5 stars Creedence Hit the Big Time .......2006-08-30

      When I first heard this album in 1969. it was on vinyl. A friend had just purchased it and had just unwrapped the plastic that was on it. He placed it on the turntable and within three notes of the first track (Green River) the place was rocking.

      This album was a keeper then and still is today.

      5 out of 5 stars Other stuff to check out.......2006-06-21

      I am a huge fan of John Fogerty's solo music and his music with CCR. If you enjoy his roots-rock style then I strongly recommend that you check out the following:
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      2) Chooglin': A Tribute To The Songs Of John Fogerty
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