Maranta [Import]

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Beware this album is a TRUE REVELATION! The only album recorded (in the Phase 8!) by this Uruguayan band, formed by Roberto Giordano, bass player of TOTEM (see our release VAMPI035 LP/CD), with the first plain intention of making some extra money by playing hits or classics from the times -mixed with songs of their own- in wedding or private parties and TV shows. The record itself was recorded in order to be sold in those events. Musically, there are echoes from CAL TJADER, DEODATO, HENRI MANCINI, BILLY COBHAM... But in a Candombe Beat key: utterly rhythmic and contagious! This is one of the most fabulous and rarest Rare Grooves ever released!

Maranata,Maranata,Vampi Soul,Latin,Soul/R & B

Maranta [Import]

Tracks:

Gunpowder & Lead
Dry Town
Famous In A Small Town
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Love Letters
Desperation
More Like Her
Down
Guilty In Here
Getting Ready
Easy From Now On

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There's no sophomore slump for Miranda Lambert, who follows her chart-topping debut, Kerosene, with a knockout punch. Both the title cut and the album-opening "Gunpowder & Lead" ("what little girls are made of") show that Lambert hasn't lost her edge or her appetite for revenge. Yet the quieter "Desperation," the more tuneful and tender "Love Letters," the wistful "More Like Her," and the primally intense "Down" show her emotional range and maturity. While her songwriting remains a strength, Lambert also displays superb taste in other people's material, with "Dry Town" (by Gillian Welch), "Getting Ready" (a new song from Patty Griffin), and "Easy from Now On" (with the lyric that provided the title to Emmylou Harris's classic Quarter Moon in a Ten-Cent Town) reinforcing the musical quality. There isn't a throwaway cut here. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

LET ME FIRST SAY I HAVE COME TO LOVE THIS ALBUM.......2007-07-31

Let me first say I have come to love this album. I became an immense fan for Miranda Lambert with her first album, KEROSENE. That record was such an unexpected breeze of fresh air that (with some fear of being a turncoat to my country icons) I called it one of the best country albums in a long while. Who knew that a winner of what was essentially a T.V. contest would put forth a CD of such enjoyable force and quality? CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND misses some of the shine of its predecessor; but not by much.

GIRLFRIEND struck a bitter note which spoiled the whole album for me on my first listen. . Given my enthusiasm for Lambert's first album, I was supposed to like this one as well. What was wrong? All that week, I went around trying to figure out why. On the following Saturday, three beers and two shots of whiskey into watching FORT APACHE for the nth time, the root became apparent and it had been right there in my front of face all along.

*Gunpowder and Lead* is song I can't deal with. Well, I do deal with it: I hate it. In my line of work, I incidentally (very incidentally) get my nose pressed up against the glass looking at the banshees of domestic violence-- whether I like it or not--and I do not. Domestic violence is not a funny subject. Far too many couples end their troubles at the business end of a gun. More than a few women have laid in wait to meet their men head-on with firearms only to have the confrontation turn badly for them. (A rule from the Old West is the still stands up: Never point unless you mean to shoot. Never shoot unless you mean to kill.) Some advice the violence in this song is more like that of a Roadrunner and Willy Coyote cartoon than the real thing. Well, at least for this song, I'll have to excuse myself. I can't go there.

So when the first song is skipped, the heart of this CD comes into focus. Love loss, rejecting a faithless lover, jealousy and anger at seeing the ex-boyfriend's new love, wishing you were more like her, the glories and crap of a small town, and guilt. Miranda's singing winsome throughout as she moves from humorous to matter-of-fact, angry, sexy soft kitten, and the despair of lost happiness. This is a mature woman's outlook without a hint of *Moon and June* infatuation.

The crown of the album is at the end. *Dry Town*, *Famous in a Small Town*, *More Like Her*, and *Guilty in Here* are favorites of mine. Nevertheless, Lambert tackles one of the loveliest and heartbreaking songs in American music: *Easy From Now On*. I won't say Lambert excels Emmylou Harris' version of thirty years ago; but Lambert's does give it a run for its money. The images and emotions embedded in the lyrics and melody are likely to be with you for the rest of your life--and that ain't a bad thing. *Easy From Now On* makes this album worth your money.

Another fantastic CD by Miranda Lambert.......2007-07-27

I had heard her new CD was great, & was not disappointed after buying this. It has fantastic songs on it & we play it over & over in the car on long drives. If you like Miranda, you will love this new CD.

Crazy Like a Snake.......2007-07-26

Miranda Lambert in her second album has taken a bitter route to get to a sweet place. The words one might use to describe some of her lyrics, we'll leave her catchy riffs for another time, are funny, poignant, sad, thoughtful, and throw in bombastic for good measure. For such a pretty young thing ;-) she sure seems to know a lot about anger and heartbreak, not to mention how badly it sucks to be stuck in a dry town!

Fine country album.......2007-07-23

Miranda Lambert's main claim to fame came from her surprise 2005 hit country single, "Kerosene". Sure, she was on Nashville Star, but she was third, not the winner and as all of these reality music artist shows have shown despite being on television to have staying power, you STILL have to prove yourself. This statement is most crystal clear on a show like Nashville star as most of it's winners have failed to have staying power and have failed to go truly noticed in the industry of country itself. Sure, first season winner Buddy Jewell had moderate success, but that success didn't add up to a gold album and Erika Jo, the youngest winner at that point stayed on the Billboard Albums Chart a couple of weeks before falling off. Miranda debuted stronger than Erika Jo (#18 as opposed to #27) for her first album, but it wasn't until "Kerosene" that Miranda secured a hit gold album. As to whether CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (which debuted at #6 with 53,000 copies) can give Miranda superstar status, or probably more attainable a second gold album minimally can only be told by time, but where quality is concerned, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND is one of country's best albums of 2007 anyway you cut it. People can praise Carrie Underwood as much as they want to, but Miranda Lambert is just as much if not more in some respects the real thing as Ms. Underwood, no matter if the sales of these two respective, respectable artists beg to differ.

The album has no misses, which seems to be a trend I've noticed with country music. Rarely does country music have filler material in comparison to rock, pop, or urban music; it tends to have an added consistency that the other genres have never been able to secure. "Gunpowder & Lead" gets the album started off right with 'country-centric' production work and a great vocal by Lambert. "Dry Town" features an even more polished vocal by Ms. Lambert and the spare production during the verses allows for Lambert's beautiful vocals to shine. My only quibble with this track is that the refrain is a bit overproduced. One could argue that the great ending of this particular track makes up for any flaws or idiosyncrasies and I believe that assertion would be nearly accurate. Finally, the most commended track of the first three and wonderful choice for a single, "Famous In A Small Town" shows Lambert vocally at her best, equally where her diction, timbre, and tone are concerned. There's exceptional instrumental work here and the production overall has less 'twang' to it, which is perfect for this track. Three for three and going strong Ms. Lambert.

"Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" is a strong track, but it's thunder is stolen from the greater proceeding track "Love Letters" in which everything within the setting is nearly perfect. Lambert's vocals are pure, the orchestration is immaculate, and the lyrics so heartfelt and touching. Now that's what music is supposed to be! "Desperation" is the weakest track as of yet, though it is above-par by all means. "More Like Her" picks up the slack being in the top echelon of the best tracks of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND. Traces of organ and an inescapable country-soul feel build up this track to be one of the best. Even more important, the songwriting is top-rate by all means.

"Down" is a standout because of the 'grit' that Lambert achieves here. The songwriting is once again brilliant and only enhanced by Lambert's powerhouse vocals, particularly during the refrain. "Guilty In Here", "Getting Ready", and final track "Easy From Now" are all strong and make CRAZY EX- the successful affair that it is. Particularly in "Easy From Now" the pedal-steel lace timbre and the laid-back tempo and stunning vocals make it a fine way to end a very, VERY fine country album. Overall, I think that if Miranda Lambert can truly break through the numerous other country artists and continue to seperate herself the way that she already has, she should have a lengthy and fruitful recording career. 4 stars and high recommendation from me.

Awesome CD!.......2007-07-20

I think Miranda hit the jackpot with this CD!! It is really good. Even the slower songs on it are wonderful. There is an even mix of sweet innocent country girl and the girl who wants revenge!

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Great CD
Sister and Law loved it
A stunning debut
Lambert Has Potential
You know- If Cledus says Shania is his, Miranda's mine!

Kerosene
Miranda Lambert
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Twice the Speed of Life
Some Hearts
All Jacked Up
Real Fine Place

ASIN: B0007OP284
Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

Kerosene
What About Georgia?
Greyhound Bound For Nowhere
New Strings
I Can't Be Bothered
Bring Me Down
Me And Charlie Talking
I Wanna Die
Love Is Looking For You
Mama, I'm Alright
There's A Wall
Love Your Memory

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Serious artists don't usually get discovered via TV talent shows, but this 21-year-old former Nashville Star finalist has become an important songwriter and vocalist with her debut album, Kerosene, which immediately sprang to the top of the country charts. Overall, it's a set of amiable country pop, but the title track and "What About Georgia?," which open the disc, are rock songs at heart--driven by a hard-smacked snare drum and layers of guitar. But what's really at the core of these excellent performances is Lambert's romantic lyrics and versatile singing. When she's playing the angry lover in "Kerosene," she's loaded with punky attitude. When she's brokenhearted and moving on in "New Strings," her soft, delicate tones and gentle phrasing perfectly capture a rich blend of sadness and hope. There's even a bit of Dolly Parton's sweet vibrato and rustic charm in "Me and Charlie Talking," a nostalgic contemplation on love and life's simple virtues. Lambert authored or co-penned 11 of Kerosene's dozen tunes, but what she's really written is the first chapter in what may be a long, impressive career. --Ted Drozdowski

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2007-07-27

Miranda Lambert is fantastic on this CD! By far one the best country CD's I own right now.
You won't be sorry if you buy this one.

Sister and Law loved it.......2007-05-13

My Sister and Law loves Miranda Lambert, and she said every song was superb on the album.

A stunning debut.......2007-01-04

If 'Kerosene' is any indication, we will be hearing Miranda Lambert's name for a long time to come. The songs are all strong, Lambert's songwriting ability at this stage of the game speaks of unlimited potential. The title cut is pure fun and energy, 'I Wanna Die' is a playful, sultry bass guitar driven romp. 'I Can't Be Bothered' and 'Me and Charlie Talking' are pure unabated country -- not the Adult Contemporary drivel that clogs mainstream country radio these days. Her ballads are very appealing as well, including 'Greyhound Bound For Nowhere' with the poignant lyric "She loves you and you need me, but there's some things we can't share".
One of the things that surprised me the most about this album are the excellent arrangements and musicianship. Often, especially for female country artists, the music is unimaginative, purposely pushed to the background to highlight the vocalist's talent. That is not the case here, each song is crafted with care, such as the excellent percussion effect on 'Me and Charlie', and the guitar swells on 'Greyhound'. Lambert's backing group is allowed to breathe and demonstrate their substantial skills. I definitely recommend this album to anyone who loves authentic country or Texas music.

Lambert Has Potential.......2007-01-02

With "Kerosene," former "Nashville Star" Miranda Lambert has set the bar high for herself in contemporary Country. Having written or co-authored most of the tracks on this album, she has already set herself apart from many of her popular peers. Songs like the heavily Pop Country "Me and Charlie Talking" and "What About Georgia" got her in the door in Nashville and on the air in the pop-flooded field of Country radio, but it's her other songs that will add longevity to her career. Tunes like the title track, a snappy, sassy, kick-to-the-teeth tune will win over fans in the Gretchen Wilson arena while not coming off as fluff, whereas tunes like "Greyhound Bound for Nowhere" and "Love is Looking For You" will garner the admiration of serious songwriting fans. Her only major misfire on this album is the Tim McGraw-esque cheesy, "I Wanna Die." It hearkens back to a day whenever "Refried Dreams" and "Indian Outlaw" ruled the airwaves.

Lambert also has something that can either help or hinder her career. She's good-looking. That's not meant to be derogatory in any way. The problem with being attractive in Country music these days is that no matter how serious your songwriting is, you'll always be compared to "style over substance" stars such as Faith Hill, Martina McBride, and lesser wannabe pop divas. Hopefully Nashville won't lump Lambert into this group. Instead, I hope she's allowed to do things on her own terms and leave the style coaching to lighter torch-queens like Hill and McBride.

In a perfect world, Lambert will focus more of her attention on serious Country tunes. If she does that, this young lady will establish herself as a major player in Nashville. She may not win all of the glitzy awards or grab the attention of "People" magazine, but I have a feeling that Lambert will be around longer than many of today's upstart Country performers. In fact, as long as she doesn't fall into the glitzy trappings of contemporary Pop Country, she may be looked upon as an important factor in what could be a rebirth of the Country songwriter. That'd be a welcome renaissance in a genre which has given in to numbers and let substance in song fall to the wayside.

You know- If Cledus says Shania is his, Miranda's mine!.......2006-10-12

Right now, it's rare to see Miranda on CMT or GAC, well, I watched ALL of
her 'out' songs, "New Strings", "Kerosene", "Bring me Down", and "Me and
Charlie Talking." They are awesome. In "Kerosene", Miranda made it look l-
ike ALL hell was gonna break loose. From "New Strings", we saw the happier
side of her, as if she got a puppy or a kitten, in "Bring me Down", she w-
as a very passionate and obedient love-begger which reveals the hot side
of a country music lady. In "Me and Charlie talking", it was like "New St-
rings", she was happy to have a faithful boyfriend (I think I got a girlf-
riend!) But overall, I listen to this CD everyday like I do "Some Hearts"
and yeah! Whoever the "Anonymous Country Music Singer" is, he'd better q-
uit making those white trash reviews. I like Dolly Parton like he does, b-
ut enough is enough, if he has done it to "Blake Shelton's Barn and Grill"
or "Twice than the Speed of Life (or Light)", I sue the pants off of him!
He WILL not insult my Miranda!

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Lesser known guitarist wins me over

Manhã de Carnaval

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Guitar Music of Argentina
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Latin American Guitar Music
Miguel Llobet: Guitar Music
Tango Argentino

ASIN: B0001N9ZE8
Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

Pixaim
Sounds Of Bells
Blackbird
Lament
Gathering In Planaltina
Luiza
Girl From Ipanema
Morning Of The Carnival
I. Divertimiento
II. Valseana
III. Preludio E Toccatina
Seven Strings
Juliana's Choro
Water And Wine
Itching Powder
Sentimental Melody
Appassionata

Album Description

The guitar has played a major part in the evolution of Brazilian music, especially during the twentieth century. On this recording the charm, beauty and sensuality of Brazilian guitar music can be heard in pieces as diverse as Marco Pereira's Pixaim, a fast rhythmic dance originating from North-East Brazil, João Pernambuco's cheeky Blackbird, the classic song Girl from Ipanema by Antonio Carlos Jobim, a founder of the Bossa Nova movement and, from Brazil's most famous composer, Heitor Villa-Lobos, the hauntingly lyrical Sentimental Melody, written for the film Green Mansions in 1957. Award winning guitarist, Graham Anthony Devine was born in England and, in his teens, moved to Brazil where he has become an established performer and teacher, giving many recitals and masterclasses throughout South America. He is a laureate of many international guitar competitions in Europe and the United States.

Customer Reviews:

Lesser known guitarist wins me over.......2005-04-07

I got this disc on an impulse, trying to add to my slowly growing collection of classical guitar music. This is one impulse buy I do not regret! The selections are very mellow and relaxing, and they seem to mesh together well as if logically following one another. Graham Anthony Devine is truly "Devine" in my book. His technique is awe-inspiring, and his phrasing is subtle and precise. It's obvious he is enjoying himself a great deal playing this music. His disc has quickly become one of my all-time favorites. As a guitarist he ranks right up there with the very best and can easily be compared to John Williams or Pepe Romero, among others. Highly recommended!

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El Disco de Tu Corazon
Miranda!
Manufacturer: EMI Latin
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Leccion de Vuelo
Es Mentira
Viento a Favor
Quereme! Tributo a Las Novelas
Papito

ASIN: B000PUB3WO
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Prisionero
Hola
Perfecta
Enamorada
Nada Es Igual
Dejama
Amanece Junto A Mi
Hasta Hoy
Vete De Aqui
No Me Celes
Te Atreviste Y Me Mori
Voces

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Woody Allen music from his movies
Woody Allen , Carmen Miranda , and Glenn Miller
Manufacturer: Soundtrack Factory
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007GD3A
Release Date: 2004-04-05

Tracks:

As Time Goes By
Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now
Stardust
If Dreams Come True
I'll See You In My Dreams
You Made Me Love You
I've Heard That Song Before
Flight Of The Bumblebee
September Song
Body And Soul
In The Mood
Begin The Begine
Opus One
If You Are But A Dream
Goodbye
I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You
American Patrol
Take The 'A' Train
South American Way
I'm In The Mood For Love
Big Noise From Winnetka
Toot, Toot, Tootsie! ( Goodbye)
Singin' The Blues
Did I Remember
Cocktails For Two
Rhapsody In Blue
Tickle- Toe
Body And Soul
Frenesi
Moonglow
Alabama Song
Sing Sing Sing
That Jungle Jamboree
At The Jazz Band Ball
Whispering
Penthouse Serenade
Out Of Nowhere
She's Funny That Way
Truckin'
Caravan
Sophisticated Lady
Sunrise Serenade

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The 60's Recaptured!
Hidden Gem
Spacey, Dreamy Alt-Country
A great record that you may not know about
A very pleasant surprise

The Herethereafter
Miranda Lee Richards
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us
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Binding: Audio CD

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Bringing It All Back Home Again
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ASIN: B00005NKHY
Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

The Beginner
The Long Goodbye
Folkin' Hell
Right Now
I Know What It's Like
Ella
Last Solstice Of The 70's
Dandelion
Beauty Queen
Seven Hours
The Landscape

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Model-turned-songstress Miranda Richards has more talent up her sleeve than the ability to smile for a camera. The twentysomething singer-songwriter has released an excellent debut CD, a mix of alt-country pop songs dosed in psychedelics. From her cover of the Rolling Stones gem "Dandelion" to the originals she penned herself, The Herethereafter is simple and beautiful, featuring a Beatles-meets-Sheryl Crow pop sensibility and a Mazzy Star/Mojave 3 softness. Richard's hypnotic vocals are reminiscent of those of Sundays front woman Harriet Wheeler, but her music is peppier and more produced than the Sundays' sleepy dreamscapes. Backed by guests like the Beachwood Sparks and Jon Brion (producer for Rufus Wainwright and Aimee Mann), Richards has created a solid collection of well-textured tracks (many of which use strings to great effect) buoyed by her ability to project both sweetness and strength in her angelic vocals. --Jennifer Maerz

Customer Reviews:

The 60's Recaptured!.......2006-03-01

Miranda, blending 60's style with modern dream-pop, is a talent that should not be overlooked.

With the promise a second album and having established herself even more (with her all too alluring, angelic voice), we can expect to see more of her.

Hidden Gem.......2005-11-01

I first was introduced to Miranda Lee Richards when I was bored one night in New Orleans and was watching PBS. I then saw there was a concert on and the voice of the person singing was that of Miranda and I was instantly hooked. It took me a while to find out that she was (I caught the middle of the program and annoyingly they didn't say her name again, but I remembered the songs) but I eventually found out and bought her CD from Amazon. At first I was like "yeah this is good, but not as awesome as she is live" then I started listening to the CD more and more, and now it is ALWAYS in my rotation. I have to say she grows on you, but it doesn't take long for her to do so. I usually don't like female singers, but Miranda is different then most, and her music is quite powerful...I can't wait till her next one.

Spacey, Dreamy Alt-Country.......2004-05-26

Miranda Lee Richards' The Herethereafter is hard to categorize, but the best I can do is my title above: spacey, dreamy alt-country.

I've listened to this CD off and on since its release, and after listening to it again today, I realized Richards' release is a really good one. One that others should know about.

Her sound is a bit alt-country (her singing style has a bit of that country twang and there's a definite although not completely apparent country influence) with some psychedelia/spacey pop mixed in. There are a lot of interesting sounds floating around each song, and one of my favorites that pretty much epitomizes why I love this release so much is "Ella." Richards' singing is light and delicate, and there's a lot of interesting studio work to the music and her vocals during the chorus. A very soothing track.

It's nice to see an artist who is not "boxing" herself into a certain sound and who isn't afraid to show off her influences (a bit Beatles, a bit Sheryl Crow, a bit Beth Orton). Great release, and I highly recommend it.

A great record that you may not know about.......2004-04-21

I met the very beautiful Miranda Lee Richards years ago in the Lower Haight section on San Francisco. She seemed to be destined to have great things happen to her whatever she did. I didn't see her around for many years, and then I heard she had a record coming out.

Her album, The Herethereafter, is a perfect reflection of her own aesthetic. It's a mix of a poetic sensibility and pop music. The songs are very well written, full of great melodies and harmonies, just like her 60's heroes, The Rolling Stones and Gram Parsons.

I remember Miranda as this poet and artist who was looking for her own voice. I didn't know what to expect. I saw her play a few weeks later in San Francisco. Her sound was impressive. Songs like "The Beginner" and "Beauty Queen" seem like instant classics. With her partner, Rick Parker, they were able to blend rock and country, and alternative music and hiphop, into a new cool hybrid form.

I talked to both of them after the show, and they both seemed very down the earth and talk about the record they have spent the past year making. They seemed very excited to meet people and to present their music.

Miranda has been known in the past as a model. She is known also for her work with Brian Jonestown Massacre. This record came out around 9/11, and like Mercury Rev, the music of that time didn't really get a fair chance. It's time to rediscover some of the great music that came out in later 2001.

A very pleasant surprise.......2004-03-12

Worth at least 4.5 stars. This is a really good recording, I'd put it in the top few CDs I've purchased lately (which is a lot). I've been buying and listening to a lot of her contemporaries and have been mostly unimpressed (generic tunes, overbearing pop production...) but this one caught my attention. It has the stamp of originality, that there's really a talented person/artist/musician here who has something to say and it's clearly expressed in the music. I don't want to make comparisons - there's plenty in other reviews here and most are apropo - because I think the most important thing here is that she's an original voice.

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stellar and inventive
Glorious
Minimalist worth a try
Ignorance No Barrier
Powerful music transcends the soundtrack...

Powaqqatsi (1988 Film)

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B000005IZ8
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Serra Pelada
The Title
Anthem-Part 1
That Place
Anthem-Part 2
Mosque And Temple
Anthem-Part 3
Train To Sao Paulo
Video Dream
New Cities In Ancient Lands, China
New Cities In Ancient Lands, Africa
New Cities In Ancient Lands, India
The Unutterable
Caught!
Mr. Suso #1
From Egypt
Mr. Suso #2 With Reflection
Powaqqatsi

Customer Reviews:

stellar and inventive.......2005-08-15

Philip Glass gets a bad rap as a one-trick pony and this album is one of the best pieces of evidence that he isn't. True, this record sometimes employs Glass's strong minimalist roots and the familiar ascending/descending melodic lines repeated over and over again like some sort of avant-garde military marching band that are his staple. But most of it is very different, and these sections are usually short and shift rapidly, unlike the epic, 20-minute builds of "Koyaanisqatsi." At times it is ambient, at other times rousing and spirited. "The Anthem" (part two of which was used to great effect in "The Truman Show" along with selections from Glass's similar "Anima Mundi" score) manages to be both, and is powerfully symbolic of what "Powaqqatsi" ("life in transformation," if I recall the loosely translated definition of the word) is about. While this record runs a little long, it's brilliantly creative New Age classical and works both with the movie and on its own.

Glorious.......2005-08-03

Powaqqatsi is my favorite of the the three qatsi films (although I haven't seen all of the last one in the trilogy).

This is also my favorite piece of music of the movies, and the best word I can think to describe is "glorious".

Philip Glass has created something enormous here. He plays with 2 or 3 themes and repeats them over and over again in different ways, yet the music never becomes dull. Listening to it on CD, it sounds even better than what I remember from the movie ...

Minimalist worth a try.......2004-03-14

I was afraid of minimalist music at one time. In a nutshell, if you are looking to minimalist music, this is a safe way to start. While this wasn't my first minimalist CD, it is by far my favorite. Because it is a soundtrack, no song goes very long and each track is slightly different allowing you to be choosey with what tracks you want to listen to. Yet, this is still minimalist. For those of you who like intelligent composition, the reoccurring themes develop great intrigue in changing meters, different orchestration, and the use of rhythm to develop melody the trade mark of minimalist music. Everyone will like the beautiful native South American melodies intertwined into those of the Indian, African, and Chinese themes. This album is one of three in the "Qatsi trilogy", and while the others have their moments this is by far the best.

Ignorance No Barrier.......2004-02-20

I frankly admit that I dont know anything about 20th Century serious composers-I mainly listen to jazz-but this album is astonishing. I have to admit that some of Glass' other works,like "The Photographer," don't excite me very much. But the music on this CD is wonderful.On the strength of this album and the other soundtracks for this trilogy I've been carefully buying other Glass CDs. If some customer stumbles on to this album and is intimidated or turned off by Glass' reputation as a "serious" composer,let me assure them that this is an album that almost anyone can sit down and listen to and enjoy. Don't let his reputation as a "classical" composer who works with orchestras prevent you from grabbing this incredible CD. You don't have to be a highbrow to listen to this

Powerful music transcends the soundtrack..........2001-10-10

Aside from the moments of sheer bliss, there are moments of sorrow, moments of deep repose and moments of a connection with the world at large. It at first seems miminal and repetitive but it is so chock full of hypnotic ryhthms, it becomes more and more of an experience.

Not quite background, not quite foreground, it kind of seeps into you and remains, resonating within for quite a while after listening to it.

West Side Story (1997 Studio Cast) (First Complete Recording)

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Perfect
The Best version there is!
Finally! The quintessential WSS recording.
Some really great songs. . .
Wonderful!

West Side Story (1997 Studio Cast) (First Complete Recording)
Stephen Sondheim
Manufacturer: Jay Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005BHB
Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

Overture
Prologue
Jet Song
Something's Coming
The Dance At The Gym: Blues/Promenade/Mambo/Cha Cha/Jump
Maria
Balcony Scene
America
Cool
One Hand, One Heart
Tonight (Quintet)
The Rumble

Tracks:

Entr'acte
I Feel Pretty
Ballet: Intro To Ballet/Transition To Scherzo/Scherzo/Somewhere/Procession And Nightmare/Andante
Gee Officer Krupke
A Boy Like That
I Have A Love
Taunting Scene
Finale
Something's Coming
America
Officer Krupke
Somewhere

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In the well-known recording which Leonard Bernstein himself made in his final decade, one intention was to more fully reveal the "operatic" dimension of West Side Story through big-name opera singers, as well as the symphonic complexity of its beloved score. With this JAY recording--part of the label's Original Masterworks Editions series--you get a similarly completist view of the work, but with a youthful, more "Broadway"-sounding cast that sounds plausibly--and movingly--close to the age of the actual characters. There's of course a good deal more musical material, along with underscored dialog, than what's presented on the OBC recording (let alone the film soundtrack). This West Side Story even includes some music not found on the Bernstein recording: the "Overture" and the alternative motion-picture versions of four songs. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios following 1992's Leicester Haymarket Theatre revival (a successful venture markedly contrasting with the disastrous, passionless 30th-anniversary New York revival). The fine surround-sound captures a detailed performance percolating not just with the necessary energy but with lots of orchestral detail and color as well. Some of the British accents inevitably begin to emerge (mostly in moments of chorus), while the New York accents can seem a bit overdone; but these are minor quibbles over an otherwise stirring vision of West Side Story. Even with his smallish voice, Paul Manuel is an involving Tony thanks to his vocal acting, and he mixes magically with Tinuke Olafimihan's touching Maria. It's easy to visualize the ballet in the chorus's deft vocalizing, and Caroline O'Connor's over-the-top Anita is memorably feisty. Do note that this set unfortunately does not include the libretto or lyrics. --Thomas May

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Perfect.......2004-05-09

This record is perfect beyond compare, which justifies its price.
Caroline O'Connor as Anita is wonderful ("a voice like a Porsche", as sb said).
If you have survived the London cast, you will happily recognize the caracters in this recording.

However, I do not share the opinion that
Riff's 'COOL' be lacking of vocal style
and Maria be even "ridiculous" in 'SOMEWHERE'.

The symphonic dances have their own unique style
different from the Bernstein recording with Los Angeles Philharmonic.

The Best version there is!.......2004-03-06

If your looking for a Complete version of West Side Story - a version with everything, including all the dances at the Gym, the Overture and the complete Nightmare Ballet - get this one! At $37.00 it a little pricey, but you won't be sorry. The orchestra is excellent and the vocalists are perfect! This version is WAY better then Bernstein's one with Kanawa and Carreras. It is also better than the new Naxos version. That is also a great recording, but I'm not terribly fond of the soloists. Maria, Tony and Anita are much better in this version.
If you've ever seen this show and have been looking for a complete recording, look no further. Don't hesitate and buys this while its still in print!

Finally! The quintessential WSS recording........2003-02-14

I don't know what took me so long to order this terrific recording. This is the best recording of West Side Story to date. The casting is perfect, unlike Jose Carreras's and Kiri Tekanawa's version. I also enjoyed the bonus tracks, which are ideal versions for a Broadway anthology compilation. Grab this while you still can, you won't regr this great experience of one of the best-loved musicals of all time.

Some really great songs. . ........2001-02-01

This is a good version of West Side Story. The quality is excellent, and has wonderful orchestration. Caroline O'Conner makes a great Anita. Her version of "A Boy Like That" is fantastic. I was dissapointed, however, with Paul Manuel's version of Riff. His voice seemed to crack and "Cool" was lacking in vocal style. Tinuke Olafimihan is a wonderful vocalist, but her operatic style didn't seem to fit with the rest of the ensemble. It was still worth hearing her version of "I Feel Pretty" which was delightful on it's own. Overall a worthy purchase.

Wonderful!.......2000-09-06

I am a huge West Side Story fan and I just love this recording. This is definitely the one to buy, because even if you like some of the movie versions of the songs, hey, they're right here too! I don't know what they're talking about when they say Paul Manuel has a "smallish" voice. He blew me away throughout this whole recording, especially that inconceivable high note during "Maria." Anyone who's heard this recording knows what I'm talking about. Caroline O'Conner was great, the orchestra was great, the cast in general was great. I only have one minor quibble and that is, while Tinuke Olafimihan is a fantastic singer, she does sound a little ridiculous in some of the acting scenes, particularly at the beginning of the "Somewhere" ballet. But other than that, this is darn near perfect and should be the only recording anyone ever really needs of this incredible play.

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A beautiful controlled chaos
Fairtailes of the Matrix
The most experimental album by a most unique group
Why Haven't this band broken through?
A mesmerizing album

Fairytales of Slavery
Miranda Sex Garden
Manufacturer: Mute U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Mirabilis

ASIN: B000003Z69
Release Date: 1994-06-28

Tracks:

Cut
Fly
Peep Show
The Wooden Boat
Havana Lied
Cover My Face
Transit
Freezing
Serial Angels
Wheel
Intermission
The Monk Song
A Fairytale About Slavery

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This string-driven British quartet once specialized in Dead Can Dance-style reveries. Here they move into full-throttle sonic overdrive in collaboration with producer Alex Hacke of Einstürzende Neubauten. Bleak and harrowing European artistry abounds, though a faint resemblance to the Cure circa Disintegration make "Cut and Peep Show" passingly accessible. --Jeff Bateman

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A beautiful controlled chaos.......2005-10-07

Same as its predecessors ("Iris", "Suspiria") "Fairytales of Slavery" defies easy categorization and continues the band's classic line of genre-breaking fusions which so good turned out to be in their two previous releases. Produced by Einstürzende Neubaten's Alex Hacke, the album displays a noisier and harsher instrumentation. Relying on a lot of feedback and heavy percussions, "Fairytales of Slavery" reveals itself as Miranda Sex Garden's most experimental and sweeping album. There's also more changes on the line-up and Hepzibah Sessa replaces the departed Kelly McKusker. Other musicians like Andrew Blick or F.M Enheit (from E.N) also make an appearance. Katharine Blake's vocals and lyrics (slightly perverse and ambiguous) are bewitching as ever and she is occasionally accompanied on singing by Donna McKevitt. My personal picks in the album would be "The Wooden Boat", the eerie "Wheel", "The Monk Song", "Freezing" (my very favourite) and the bleak "A fairytale about slavery".

As a whole the album drags a little bit on its second half and that's why I rank it a little below compared to "Suspiria" or "Iris", but nevertheless both its volatility and theatricality make it a fascinating album that you won't forget easily. Definitely recommended.

Fairtailes of the Matrix.......2003-04-11

Start "Fairytales of Slavery" exactly 50 seconds into the movie "The Matrix." Turn off the sound on the movie, and listen to the CD while watching the images. You'll see a lot of coincidences and quirks. This works especially well because the songs don't just "end." They tend to deconstruct themselves and end in waves.

You know you've started it in the right place if the first track (Cut) ends when Trinity's hand is on the glass of the phonebooth.

The most experimental album by a most unique group.......2000-07-31

Alex Hacke's harsh production helps to make this album sound much different than their other releases. Not necessarily a good thing (you'll be re-adjusting the volume on your stereo alot), though it works well much of the time. This one is full of exotic insrumentation like piccolos and glockenspiels in addition to the usual mix of guitars and violins. No synthesizers whatsoever. It sounds the least "goth" of any of their albums, too, as if that word really means anything anymore. The single 'Peepshow' is one of their best songs, and I kind of wished there were more songs like that one on here. 'The Wooden Boat' and 'Havana Lied' are very interesting musically. Unfortunately there are too many throwaway songs ('Cover My Face', 'The Monk Song') and bland instrumentals on here to rank this one up there with SUSPIRIA and CARNIVAL OF SOULS.

Why Haven't this band broken through?.......2000-06-14

Has anyone heard this band but me? Awesome all female Goth/Industrial hybrid is like Enya meets Skinny Puppy. But that makes it sound way more simplistic than it is. This band deserves some attention immediately!

The songs Cut and Fly are austounding visions of heartbreak and sadness and peepshow is amoung the best songs of the goth genre ever recorded. While TRANSIT and SERIAL ANGELS display an aptitude towards intrumentals that is rarely matched anywhere.

Buy this now!

A mesmerizing album.......1998-07-16

'Fairytales of Slavery' is probably Miranda Sex Garden's most rocking recording to date, should they ever bring out a successor. They are not everyones cup of tea, as they are difficult to listen to and are musically quite demanding, but this speaks only for the high quality of music and sound. I remember them having a hard time as opening act of Depeche Mode's last european tour a few years back, but the guys from Depeche Mode know good music, the reason why they chose Miranda amongst others. It is difficult to describe Miranda's style. The vocals are gracefully female, in a classical sense, so they do not sound like Alanis Morrisette but more like Dead Can Dance or Cocteau Twins. The music explores the more intense and passionate aspects of people involved with the darker and more passionate sides of love and sex, hence also the fitting title. The guitars are not the dominating aspect, but violins and a driving rhythm section, especially on their songs 'cut' and 'pee! ! p show', last of these being one of my all time favourites. It is certainly not gothic, but far beyond that musical category. The music and atmosphere on the album are far to grown up and mature to be confused with that kind of sound. Miranda Sex Garden are certainly an arty band, but this fact can certainly not be used as a reproach. It is music for serious listeners, who can appreciate this highlight. It is not for people having only a shallow taste in music and it is intended even less so for a superficial audience. All in all, it is an album I admire and respect, as well as love to listen to.

Brazilian Bombshell: 25 Hits (1939-1947)

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I Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi I LIKE HER VERY MUCH !!!!
Awesome Collection !!
The real Carmen Miranda!
Carmen Miranda! Ay! Ay! Ay!
Carmen, Carmen, Carmen

Brazilian Bombshell: 25 Hits (1939-1947)
Carmen Miranda
Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
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The Ultimate Collection

ASIN: B0000063CY
Release Date: 1998-04-21

Tracks:

I Want My Mama
Bambu-Bambu
South American Way
Co, Co, Co, Co, Co, Co, Ro
Touradas Em Madrid
I Like You Very Much
Chica Chica Boom Chic
Cae, Cae
Alo, Alo
Arca De Noe
A Week-End In Havana
The Man With The Lollipop Song
Rebola A Bola
When I Love, I Love
Ella Diz Que Tem
Nao Te Dou A Chupeta
Manuelo
Chattanooga Choo-Choo
Tic-Tac Do Meu Coracao
O Passo Du Kanguru
Boneca De Pixe
Upa, Upa
Tico-Tico
The Matador
Cuanto Le Gusta

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I Yi, Yi, Yi, Yi I LIKE HER VERY MUCH !!!!.......2007-03-28

Carmen Miranda possessed a natural charm and wit about her that made her songs amusing and thoroughly enjoyable both at the same time. Oh sure, in retrospect her costumes and some of her songs also have that campy feel to them; but she's great entertainment nonetheless and you will enjoy this album.

The CD starts with the ethnic Brazilian "Mama Eu Quero (I Want My Mama)" from the film Down Argentine Way; and Carmen sings this number to perfection with a male backup chorus. The guitars shine on this number, too! "South American Way" is also from Down Argentine Way; Carmen sings this with great sensitivity and the guitars again carry the bulk of the musical arrangement. The male chorus again backs up Carmen very well.

Then there's the classic and witty ballad entitled "I Yi, Yi, Yi Yi (I Like You Very Much)" written by the great Harry Warren with Mack Gordon. This playful and relentlessly joyous number will make you want to jump up and dance wherever you are--a great love ballad that's a lot of fun, too! Harry Warren and Mack Gordon collaborated again to write the next song entitled "Chica Chica Boom Chic;" Carmen sings this passionately with a lot of drums and percussion to carry the musical arrangement. The Brazilian beat is infectiously catchy even all these decades later. Great!

Other great numbers on this CD include "A Week-End In Havana" by Warren and Gordon; Carmen sings this well and infuses it with a playful romantic flavor that few Latin American artists could ever do. "A Week-End In Havana" comes from the film Weekend In Havana; and you also get another song from the same film entitled "The Man With The Lollipop Song." Carmen sings this to perfection with a lush musical arrangement and an awesome male chorus, too.

One special treat is Carmen performing "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" in Portuguese; this surprise treatment of an American standard works very well! Carmen belts this one out passionately and she makes the lyrics fit so nicely into the musical arrangement. Excellent! "Tico Tico" is a South American standard that Carmen bats out with so much high octane energy you'd better fasten your seat belts before you listen to this track!

The CD ends beautifully with Carmen collaborating with The Andrews Sisters for two great numbers entitled "The Matador" and "Cuanto Le Gusta." Although Carmen did a few numbers with The Andrews Sisters, their work together flows so well that it's a crime that they didn't work together much more often. For "The Matador" the Andrews Sisters start off the song and then there's a back and forth duet between Carmen Miranda and The Andrews Sisters. Oooh, how they harmonize so well! Last but certainly not least, "Cuanto Le Gusta" begins with a great musical flourish and again Carmen and The Andrews Sisters do a magnificent duet to make this a very special track to end the CD.

The liner notes give you an excellent essay about Carmen's life and career written by Peter Dempsey; and you get the song credits, too. The cover art is good, too.

Carmen Miranda's memory may have faded somewhat because of the passage of time but don't let that stop you from getting this terrific CD. Even if you've never seen any of the films Carmen was in you can easily enjoy this marvelous CD. The digital remastering by Martin Haskell reflects hard work, too.

I heartily recommend this for fans of Carmen Miranda; and fans of the carefree musicals from the late 1930s and 1940s will love this CD. People who enjoy Latin American music from that era will also want to pick up this CD.

Awesome Collection !!.......2004-10-16

This CD have captured the songs I fondly remembered from Carmen Miranda (aka, the "Samba Queen"). My almost-forgotten and favorite songs from her, "The Man With the Lollipop," "Chica Chica Boom," "Tico-Tico," and more, was nicely restored on this CD coming from a drabby non-stereo, analog-to-digital and to high-digital techniques. Amazing. BUT what's more amazing is that these songs were first recorded from the 1930's, 1940's!! It's a vintage history (document), which we should never ever forget the insatiable Carmen Miranda and her work of art, nonetheless.

This is a must have item for those who also like the song "Mama Eu Quiero" (remember Bugs Bunny was on stage performing and singing it during the 1970s cartoon of Bugs Bunny; he performed the Chiquita Banana woman's song, also known as Carmen Miranda).

To the execs on this CD, thanks for capturing (the fun) history!!

The real Carmen Miranda!.......2003-01-05

I am glad to hear a CD with Carmen Miranda singing with the Bando da Lua, the band that made her famous and that she insisted in bringing to Hollywood, when she was invited to work in this country. Beautiful!

This is her true Brazilian face before her music was [influenced] by fancy Hollywood orchestrations that had very little - better say, nothing - to do with authentic samba and Brazilian rhythms.

Great CD by the best paid (believe or not) Holywood actress of her time. God bless you "pequena notavel"!

Carmen Miranda! Ay! Ay! Ay!.......2002-03-25

OK...there may be alot of songs on here that you don't know from her Hollywood films, but don't let that stop you. She is marvelous and fun! Another reviewer said they were disappointed with this...ignore them and buy it.

Carmen, Carmen, Carmen.......2001-07-19

I realy looked forward to this recording and when it came I p ut the CD on and was somewhat disapointed. The selection of songs seemed to be almost the same from one song to another because of the background music, in most of the musical numbers It was boreing and I was sad over this because I know Carmen Miranda from the Motion Picture Musicals. I felt The old standby songs..#4 Co,Co,Co,Co,Co,Co,Ro,#5 I,Yi,Yi,Yi,Yi,Like You Very Much,#23 Tico-Tico was enjoyable because of being familar with them. The #12 song was fun, I heard this for the first time.I perked up and really enjoyed #24 & #25 because it was a full orchestra backing her up. Just like in the Movies and it made me very happy listening to them. Too bad the whole album wasn't with a full orchestra background. But then hollywood really does it up and when you hear it different it's not as grand. Nevertheless, I would recommend this to others and maybe the more I play this CD, the more I will like it. Numbers #24 & #25 will fill you with the glamor and excitement of this wonderful woman. I wish there was an album of just the hollywood songs on it with Caugat and the other orchestra's giving her that wonderful backup she is intitled to.

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