God's Promise

Track Listings

1. Black Lost

2. All That I Am

3. Loose

4. On & On

5. How I feel About You

6. Pause

7. Lola

8. You

9. Who's Gonna Love You

10. How Can I Be

11. With The Same Love

12. Annie Get Your Gun

13. Mr Blue Sweater

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
R&B with a splash of Hip Hop. Tight Hip hop beats from the best up and coming producers out of Brooklyn N.Y. mixed with Chandra's sultry voice and hardcore lyrics, this CD is banging . GOD's Promise is a personal look inside a young woman's perspective on Love and Life. It's honest, It's soulful, It's deep! Cop it today.....

God's Promise,Chandra Simmons,Galgano / I Toja Ent,R&B with a splash of Hip Hop. Tight Hip hop beats from the best up and coming producers out of Brooklyn N.Y. mixed with Chandra's sultry voice and hardcore lyrics, this CD is banging.

God's Promise

Tracks:

Never An Absolution
Rose's Theme (My Heart Will Go On-Solo Piano Version)
Distant Memories
Southhampton
Titanic (1996 Mini-series) - Lennie Niehaus
Rose
The Proposal/The Night Was Alive - Maury Yeston
Main Title/Epilogue - William Alwyn
No Moon - Maury Yeston
Titanic (1953 Film) - Sol Kaplan
Autumn - Maury Yeston
A Promise Kept
Rose's Theme (My Heart Will Go On)
Nearer My God To Thee - James Horner J
A Life So Changed/An Ocean Of Memories
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion

Amazon.com

Sinking-ship soundtracks from diverse media coalesce in this well-produced olio of pleasant renditions conducted by Randy Miller and orchestrated by Donald Johnston. The selections include music to the now historical James Cameron film, including "My Heart Will Go On" in both a solo piano and as a grand easy-listening instrumental. Similar respectful treatments are also provided in the fanfare from Jean Negulesco's 1953 film composed by Sol Kaplan, some of William Alwyn's score to Roy Baker's 1958 British film A Night To Remember, Maury Yeston's compositions for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, and Lennie Niehaus's score for the 1996 television miniseries. Included also is the sentimental favorite "Nearer My God to Thee," which historians have determined was not played when the real ship went down. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Titanic Rocks!.......2001-01-21

Titanic is my favorite movie. I first saw it during my visit to Paris. I have collected alot of titanic merchandise, And This CD is an excellent addition to my collection. My Favorite song are "Never an Absolution" and "Southhampton."

Titanic Rock!.......2001-01-21

What an inspiring musical masterpiece!.......1999-11-22

This compilation finally gives us access to a piano version of "my heart will go on", which is to say the least the most beautiful way to listen to the melody. Everytime you play track 2, you feel an epiphany running through your body. Let us thank James Horner's genius for the melody, and those at Varese Sarabande for putting together such a wonderful CD. Hello from Caracas.

I HAVE THE CD AND I LISTEN TO IT OFTEN. I REALLY LOVE IT........1999-05-09

I LOVED THE, CD VERY, VERY MUCH . THE FIRST NIGHT THAT I GOT THE CD I LISTENED TO THE THEME SONG. THEN I REMEMBERED IT. THE CD WAS THE TALK OF THE SCHOOL FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND A HALF.

Excellent Supplementary Soundtrack to JH's Original.......1998-07-13

Varese Sarabande has put together an excellent compilation and should help hold over Titanic music fans until James Horner's 2nd Titanic Album arrives in September. The album has a number of instrumental tracks to the James Cameron movie as well as music from the Broadway show, the TV Miniseries from '96 (starring Catherine Zeta Jones), the 1958 British Film "A Night to Remember", and the 1953 Hollywood Film (starring Clifton Webb and Barbara Stanwyck). Even if one has only seen the recent movie, the soundtrack is worthwhile to add to your collection especially if one likes movie instrumental music and Titanic in particular. There are excellent full orchestra versions of the rousing "Southhampton" and "My Heart Will Go On." There is also an excellent piano version of "Rose's Theme" and an excellent old fashioned dance waltz of "Rose"..."A Life So Changed" is my favorite - the inspiring message of living and thriving after the death of a loved one is very poignant...Other tracks are excellent: "Nearer My God to Thee" is sad and elegiac while Lennie Niehaus's "Titanic" is atmospheric and moody...Overall, a very good instrumental album; worth buying!

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Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa
Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes

Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
Leos Janacek , Iva Bittová , ¿kampa Quartet , Vladimír Godár , and Skampa Quartet
Manufacturer: Supraphon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00061X9YC
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

Tuzba (Desire)
Stst'/Steadiness
Lavecka (Bench)
Stesk (Woe) - Skampa Quartet
Obrk Mileho (Lover's Likeness)
Svatba Kom (Gnats Wedding)
Kouzlo (Charm)
Slib (Promise)
Orisek Lovy (Hazel Nut) - Skampa Quartet
La (Love)
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Co Je to Za Nebe (What Sky)
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Pcko (Posy)
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Milenec Vrah (Lover Killer)
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Z Od Mil (Love Shining)
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Pamy (Mementos)
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Zahrcka (Fence)
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Vernost' (Faithfulness)
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Budk (Wakening)
Dobrada (Sound Advice)
Slzy echou (Tears of Comfort)
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Customer Reviews:

Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa.......2006-05-09

This is a unique recording of Janacek's transcriptions of Moravian folk songs. Originally for piano and voice, they have been transcribed by Slovak composer Vladimir Godar for string quartet and (occasionally) three-voice male chorus. Here they are performed by renowned Czech singer and violinist Iva Bittova, accompanied by the Skampa Quartet and chorus. The effect is not so much of classical liede, but of authentic eastern European "popular" songs - the sonority of the string quartet adds to this in no small part. Janacek would be proud.

Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes.......2005-07-28

I honestly did not know what I was getting myself into when I bought this CD. I love Janacek, I love folk songs... how could I go wrong? Iva Bittova! I was concerned that she would have a 50yr old woobly voice, but instead what exists is a thin VERY nasal tone... perhaps she should be singing traditional Bulgarian music! The voice is expressive, just ugly.
The recording quality is not very good, either. On many of the tracks, Iva seems to be muffled and in the background of the recording.
Really - dont waste your time and money, unless you really would just like to have a recording of over 50 Janacek songs.

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Testament of Freedom
Wonderful Piece of Americana
A Great Recording of Great Choral Works
One of my favorite CD's
Disappointing

Testament
Leonard Bernstein , Aaron Copland , Howard Hanson , Ronald A. Nelson , Randall Thompson , Dallas Wind Symphony , and Turtle Creek Chorale
Manufacturer: Reference Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Customer Reviews:

Testament of Freedom.......2007-07-12

I sung the Testament in a men chorus in 1966.Most of the men were veterans as was I. I only wish the powers to be would include it in the July celebration in Washington D.C.

Wonderful Piece of Americana.......2007-01-27

I bought, and was very disappointed in, the New York Choral Society's recording of "Testament of Freedom" a couple of years ago. The diction was indisctinct, the voices were overpowered by the instruments, and the sound in general left a lot to be desired. I was delighted when I accidentally stumbled on this CD and found out that "Testament of Freedom" was included.

The Turtle Creek Chorale does an excellent job with the title piece. The vocal sound of the group is wonderfully rich, and the balance between the instruments and voices is about as good as you can get with a piece that calls for such a large instrumental ensemble. Plus, I prefer the men's choir arrangement of "Testament," largely because I remember singing it for Region Choir auditions over 10 years ago. My only complaint is that in some parts of "We Have Counted the Cost," it's hard to understand the words if you don't already know them; same thing with "We Fight Not For Glory." But these are minor quibbles.

"Testament" is a must-own CD for any American music lover, as it feautures the work of a criminally-underperformed composer. It's worth buying for the performance "Testament of Freedom" alone, although all the tracks are excellent, particularly the "Alleluia". 5 out of 5.

A Great Recording of Great Choral Works.......2006-01-02

I had to write this review because it is a crime that this wonderful CD has a ho-hum overall rating just because one of the two previous reviewers didn't bother to find out what it was before he ordered. Yes, Amazon had it mislabled (it's better now, but still misleading by putting Bernstein's name first), but I had no trouble figuring out that it was a men's ensemble. In fact, that's the primary reason I chose this CD.

The feature work on this CD is the "Testament of Freedom" by Randall Thompson. For this work, Mr. Thompson chose to set various writings of Thomas Jefferson to music. In doing so, he has helped preserve these sometimes forgotten texts and at the same time, demonstrated why he is one of America's best loved choral composers. Unfortunately, there are not many recordings of this work, and many of those you'll find are sung by mixed choirs. This work was intended for, and sounds best when sung by, a men's chorus. That alone sets this CD apart.

The biggest weakness of this recording is the balance between the wind ensemble and the chorus. In the forte sections, the chorus gets drowned out a bit. That's always a danger in master works, particularly when you pit voices against winds. However, I found this to be a minor flaw and have heard much worse examples.

I recommend this CD for all who love choral music and particularly for those who have yet to experience the music of Randall Thompson. It is also interesting to note that the words of Thomas Jefferson, written so long ago, still ring true in these trying times (especially the third and fourth passages).

(The following acquired from http://www.turtlecreek.org/music/linerpages/testament.htm)
Lyrics:

The Testament of Freedom
Text: Thomas Jefferson

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy but cannot disjoin them.

---A Summary View of the Rights of British America (1774)

We have counted the cost of this contest, and find nothing so dreadful as voluntary slavery. Honor, justice, and humanity forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive them from us. We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of resigning succeeding generations to that wretchedness which inevitably awaits them if we basely entail heredity bondage upon them. Our cause is just. Our union perfect. Our internal resources are great...We gratefully acknowledge, as signal instances of the Divine favor towards us, that His Providence would not permit us to be called into this severe controversy until we were grown up to our present strength, and been previously exercised in warlike operation, and possessed of the means of defending ourselves. With hearts fortified with these animating reflections, we most solemnly, before God and the world, declare that, exerting the utmost energy of those powers which we have been compelled by our enemies to assume, we will, in defiance of every hazard, with unabating firmness and perseverance, employ for the preservation of our liberties; being with one mind resolved to die freemen rather than to live as slaves.

---Declaration of Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms (1775)

We fight not for glory or for conquest. We exhibit to mankind the remarkable spectacle of a people attacked by unprovoked enemies, without any imputation or even suspicion of offense. They boast of their privilege and civilization, and yet proffer no milder conditions than servitude or death. In our native land, in defense of the freedom that is our birthright and which we ever enjoyed until the late violation of it; for the protection of our property, acquired by the honest industry of our forefathers and ourselves; against violence actually offered; we have taken up arms. We shall lay them down when hostilities shall cease on the part of the aggressors and all danger of their being renewed shall be removed, and not before.

---Declaration of Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms (1775)

I shall not die without hope that light and liberty are on steady advance... And even should the cloud of barbarism and despotism again obscure the science and liberties of Europe, this country remains to preserve and restore light and liberty to them... The flames kindled on the 4th of July, 1776, have spread over too much of the globe to be extinguished by the feeble engines of despotism; on the contrary, they will consume these engines and all who work them.

---Letter to John Adams, Monticello (1821)

One of my favorite CD's.......2005-08-10

The actual title of this CD is Testament, and the principle performing group is the Dallas-based Turtle Creek Chorale. I am perplexed by Amazon's listing this magnificent recording under a generic descriptive title and then naming the accompanying Dallas Wind Symphony as the only "performer." Someone must have been asleep at the wheel.

Now to the recording itself -- I love choral music, and am especially drawn to male voices. I even enjoy hearing all-male college glee clubs singing their boisterous drinking songs. What a joy then to happen upon this recording which features strong, well trained voices in addition to exquisite pieces of music, some of which are among my favorites. The highlight of the CD for me is Randall Thompson's, "Testament of Freedom." The CD is worth its price just for this one 24-minute jewel. The rest is like tasty icing on a cake.

Disappointing.......2002-02-20

I was disappointed with this album. First, it did not notice that the Turtle Creek Chorale is an all male ensemble. ... Secondly, the quality of the recording is poor. The sound is muddy and lacks brightness. I had to turn my stereo way up just to hear it. The orchestra sounds great, but the mix of the voices is very poor. I definately do not recommend.

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Unfaltering talent, and soul stirring material, amazing.
Awesome!!!
Very Inspiritual and uplifting
Truly blessed me
Hallejuah!

God's Promise
Luther Barnes & the Red Budd Gospel Choir
Manufacturer: Atlanta Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003DTY
Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

God's Promise
Here Am I Lord
That Other Shore (Extended Version)
Jesus And Me
More Than I
Jesus Cares
Help Me Lift Jesus
I'm Nothing Without You
You Rescued Me
True Love

Customer Reviews:

Unfaltering talent, and soul stirring material, amazing........2004-12-28

I write many online reviews of singers because i am a singer myself, and also because i like to be able to help people decide if their gonna purchase a singer, or singers, with pure and impressive vocals. I was very impressed and inspired when hearing this song on the radio, i was also surprised i never heard of them. The choirs power and presence will wisk u away into a land of solace and peace, and could not be coupled better than with the serene yet gritty vocals of Luther Barnes. I am not one to pick up just any singers cd, but ill certaintly be picking this one up. Also this CD is well worth the price for the song "That other Shore" alone.

Awesome!!!.......2001-07-11

Iam a true collector of good Gospel Music. I have only been acquaited with the Barnes Family and Luther Barnes for the past couple of months... but I have been richly blessed by the fervor and depth of the music. It reaches past the ears, warming the heart with a genuine excitement that encourages the pursuit of God. I have recently bought every CD I could find by this family of true worship. I encourage everyone to sit back and let the power of Gospel Music minister to you!

Very Inspiritual and uplifting.......1999-09-05

I find your music a true blessing, I was feeling somewhat of an attack but now I know how King David felt when he danced away. Be encourage in all things give thanks unto the Lord for this is His will.

Truly blessed me.......1999-08-29

I'm telling you that song "the other shore" has just been ringing in my soul. This CD is a must by for any gospel fan!

Hallejuah!.......1999-08-12

I am from Rocky Mount,NC,hometown of Luther Barnes, and I am very proud someone from this small town proves there is talent everywhere. "The Other Shore" is a very spiritual and Wanda Barnes shows her talent on this single. God Bless You All!

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Promise of Love
Brighton
Manufacturer: Word Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000QGXZG4

Product Description

1991 release from Christian rock trio Brighton titled "Promise of Love". SONG LIST: 1. Promise Of Love (4:17) 2. On Any Sunday (3:44) 3. Wash Me In The Rain Again (4:04) 4. I Would Die For You (3:56) 5. And You Know (3:34) 6. Anytime At All (2:09) 7. (Doesn't Sound Like) Love To Me (3:40) 8. Run Through The Flames (4:12) 9. Boulevard (3:17) 10. Cursing The Night (3:54)

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I AM FEELING HER!!!!!!

God's Promise to Me
Chandra Simmons
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-06-07

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Black Girl Lost -
All That I Am -
Loose -
On & On -
How You Make Me feel -
Pause -
Lola -
You -
Whose Gonna Love You -
How Can I Be -
With The Same Love -
Annie Get your Gun -
Mr. Bluesweater -
On & On re-mix feat Calvar -

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GOD's Promise To Me is enriched with deep soulful lyrics, with hot tracks the that brings R&B back to it\'s true essence. GOD's Promise To Me is the Bomb!! R&B soulful, sultry lyrics with hip hop beats...Hypnotic, compelling, yet down to earth...something for everyone!

Customer Reviews:

I AM FEELING HER!!!!!!.......2005-07-16

This album is real! Her voice is so warm and you believe
every story she sing....I listen to it every day....
I Love this album!
Does she have a fanclub????

Songs of Praise, Promise and Inspiration

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Man of God (10 Songs of Promise Keeping for the Man of God)

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Man of God (10 Songs of Promise Keeping for the Man of God)
AARON JEOFFEREY, PHILLIPS, CRAIG AND DEAN, BRAIN BARRETT AND DAVID ROBERTSON GAITHER VOCAL BAND
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1. O WORSHIP THE KING 2. A FEW GOOD MEN 3.GODLY MEN 4. PROMISE ME 5. I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU 6. RISE UP O MEEN TO GOD 7. FIND US FAITHFUL 8. I WANT TO BE A SERVENT 9. FACE TO FACE 10. GOODBYE TO ME