Alleluia 2001

Track Listings

1. America, America/America the Beautiful, a Medley

2. The Winter it is Past

3. No Words

4. Summertime

5. Fascinatin' Rhythm

6. I Love

7. A Taste of Honey

8. Alleluia 2001

9. Kentucky Babe

10. Corn Rigs and Barley Rigs

11. For Spacious Skies

12. Love is All Around

13. Romantic Dinners and Wine

14. Recipe for the Earth

15. Blue Moon

16. Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle

17. O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Editorial Reviews
Ron Della Chiesa, WGBH Radio, Boston, MA
"Elyse O'Connor uses her lovely voice to perfection in this marvelous collection of old favorites and original compositions."

Product Description
New Age, vocalise, jazz, classical, folk, and popular music with flute, guitars, and voice

Alleluia 2001

Alleluia 2001,Elyse O'Connor,Tigersighs,Warm and soothing female vocals accompanied by flute and guitar--easy listening with light classical, popular, jazz, and folk.

Alleluia 2001

Tracks:

Violin Concerto No. 8 In A Minor, RV 522 - Allegro
From Cantata BWV 147: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Brandeburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major, BWV 1047- Allegro Moderato
Pavane
Trumpet Voluntary
From The Four Seasons, Spring: Concerto No. 1, Op. 8, RV 269 - Allegro
From Suite 3 In D Major, BWV 1068: Air On A G String
From Water Music: Suite In F Major - Menuet
From Lohengrin: Wedding March
From Lohengrin: Wedding March
From Exsultate, Jubilate: Alleluia
From Messiah: Alleliua
Canon In D Major
Ave Maria
Greensleeves
From A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
From A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
From Gloria: Gloria
From Music For Royale Fireworks: Le Rejouissance

Customer Reviews:

A beautiful collection.......2005-01-24

I remember my earliest musical influences as a child was classical and baroque music. I grew up listening to Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi, and so on. I always found the music to be very soothing and relaxing to listen to. Two decades later, I still love listening to Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Pachelbel, and Vivaldi to name a few.

One of my favorite classical compilations that I still listen to is a compilation of wedding music called "Musiques Nuptiales". I bought this cd solely for the music, not because of any impending nuptials (which I have no desire). This cd has all of my favorite classical/baroque movements ranging from Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" to Vivaldi's "Concerto No. 1" (taken from the spring section of the timeless "The Four Seasons"). I just love Purcell's "Trumpet Voluntary" with the brass section. It is vibrant and full of energy. Of course I can never tire of listening to the emotionally moving sounds of Pachebel's "Canon in D Major". I never tire of listening to this song. The melodies really moves me to tears. I also love Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring". It is a beautiful song that simply takes my breathe away. "Concerto No. 1" is another personal favorite movement. Taken from the spring section of Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons", everytime I listen to this song I envision springtime. I can see the birds chirping and flowers blooming.

The only weakness to this album is that I didn't think it was necessary to have two versions of Wagner's "Wedding March" and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March". I definitely preferred the orchestral versions over the organ versions. Then again this cd is called wedding music and probably offered two different versions of each song for the couple to choose during their ceremony. Otherwise, great compilation of the most beautiful classical and baroque music. It never ceases to amaze me how this music still manages to hold up in a world filled with disposable trends.

Average customer rating:

Pomp and Circumstance still has it's place!
Tried and True and Majestic Too
For Brides with little-no taste

The Wedding Album

Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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General | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000005EEN
Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

Te deum: Opening
Carillon de Westminster
Toccata And Fugue In D Minor
Symphony No.5: Toccata
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Wedding March
Wedding March
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Trumpet Voluntary
Sleepers Awake (Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme)
Samson: Let The Bright Seraphim
Ave verum corpus
Exsultate, Jubilate: Alleluia
Canon
Adagio In G Minor In Strings And Organ
Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Adagio
Requiem Op. 48: Sanctus

Customer Reviews:

Pomp and Circumstance still has it's place!.......2007-04-20

As a professional wedding organist, I play what the bride wants (within reason). That could mean the old war-horse from the 70s, Paul Stookey's "Wedding Song," or a more modern love song like the O'Neill Brothers are known for playing. I still get requests for Wagner and Mendelssohn and expect I always will. But I have played "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" for a postlude and got rave reviews! I've also played "Moonlight Sonata" by request, which I personally found a bit dark and dreary for a wedding. The important thing at the ceremony is that love is celebrated and people have a good time. It doesn't matter what type of music you use. But back to the topic--this CD. Marie-Claire Alain (who I've seen in concert) is an old school artist, very respected in the concert world. The recording is not the highest fidelity, but the selections are fairly representative of the classical repertoire. If you can hire a trumpeter for the Charpentier "Te Deum" (Track 1), do it! It's regal.

Tried and True and Majestic Too.......2002-03-09

To the lady from New Zealand. I understand you may not like this style of music but that does not mean you should say that people who do like it have no taste. This is NOT music for a small intimate wedding. I agree with that. However, this music is wonderful for large weddings in large churches with large organs. Just like quiet, romantic music for a small intimate wedding will bring the sweet "aww" from your attendees, this music will bring goose-bumps. That being said, this recording gets 4 stars simply because the quality of the recording is not the best of these pieces. Enjoy this music that never goes out of style.

For Brides with little-no taste.......2000-03-30

I'm sorry, but brides in 2000 are a little less pompous than this. For those that are, please excuse me. This music is unimaginative, unromantic and certainly creates an air of sterility and formality - if that's your thing, go for it, but my upcoming marriage is about love, intimacy and romance and this CD is NOT for us.

Average customer rating:

Praise for An Exquisite Musical Offering
Exceptional
Alleluia Breeze.
A Touch of Deep Heart
One of the Best Voices I've heard

Alleluia 2001
Elyse O'Connor
Manufacturer: Tigersighs
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00008A9RY
Release Date: 2002-06-01

Tracks:

America, America/America the Beautiful, a Medley
The Winter it is Past
No Words
Summertime
Fascinatin' Rhythm
I Love
A Taste of Honey
Alleluia 2001
Kentucky Babe
Corn Rigs and Barley Rigs
For Spacious Skies
Love is All Around
Romantic Dinners and Wine
Recipe for the Earth
Blue Moon
Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle
O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Album Description

New Age, vocalise, jazz, classical, folk, and popular music with flute, guitars, and voice

Customer Reviews:

Praise for An Exquisite Musical Offering.......2003-05-18

Elyse O'Connor's gorgeous voice and full, operatic vocal range shine in this unique mix of originals and standards that are sure to please a wide audience of discerning listeners. Thoughtful use of guitar and flute accompaniment. Lovely!

Exceptional.......2003-05-17

This is a wonderful collection of songs. Mrs O'Connor has an angelic voice that we humans can enjoy.The songs come directly from Mrs O' Connors heart and are full of emotions.I fell in love with this cd from the first time I heard it. It is so soothing, so majestic, so wonderful.Honesty,love,purity are included in every song. Everyone that appreciates quality in life should own this cd.

Alleluia Breeze........2003-05-13

I absolutely love Elyse O Conner's voice.Its soothing, inspiring and mature.You know I listen to Alleluia 2001 at different parts of the day because it goes very well with anything relaxing.I wake up to "A taste of honey"(track 6), study with a background of track 13, "recipe for the earth" and listen to "for Spacious Skies"(track 10)just before I go to bed.
This CD is excellent!I would highly recommend it to anybody who appreciates good and soothing music.
Elyse is a power-house and Alleluia 2001 is one of my all time favorite CD's that holds a special place in my heart.

A Touch of Deep Heart.......2003-05-10

Alleluia 2001 is a blend of original compositions and arrangements of old favorites done with a fresh new approach, a demonstration of amazing vocal and instrumental agility, with Elyse performing her own lyrics, countermelodies, harmonies and guitar accompaniment, ensembled with other accomplished instrumentalists. In combination with Sharrhan Williamson, a classically trained flute virtuoso who has entertained thousands of audiences in North America, this diva mesmerizes with lyrical improvisations and tonal synchronicity. From jazz opera to simple folk ballads to sensual love songs, Elyse has a voice and musical skills suited to many genres and yet in a class all her own-a coloratura with popular sensibilities, and a touch of deep heart in her singer soul and sound magnifique.

One of the Best Voices I've heard.......2003-05-07

I recommend this for mood and relaxation.

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