You and I

Track Listings

1. Don't Keep Wastin' My Time

2. Let's Talk About It

3. Without You

4. You and I

5. Can We Try

6. One in a Million You

7. Hurry Up

8. Interlude

9. Give It to Me

10. Slow Ride to Heaven

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1997 album featuring 'Don't Keep Wastin' My Time' and 'Give It To Me'. 10 tracks. Pendergrass was the executive producerof 'You And I' as well. An Eagle Records release.

You and I,Teddy Pendergrass,Wind-Up,Pop,Quiet Storm,R&B,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues,Urban

You and I

Tracks:

Girl Like You
Several Thousand
Everybody Loves
Child, You're the Revolution
Right To My Head
Favorite T-Shirt
Sister, Sister
Fading Into You
I Thought It Was Something
So Long
Heaven Help The Lonely
Midnight Radio

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If you're on the fence about whether music from American Idol alumnus Constantine Maroulis is worth your time, consulting the cover art could help. Those who swooned over his dark good looks in 2005 will be swayed again instantly. And in the end, that won't be a bad thing. Constantine, the former contestant's first solo album (fans will note that Pray for the Soul of Betty, a 2005 release, was the work of a band to which Constantine contributed vocals prior to his TV turn) rocks hard, rejects infantile songwriting, and leaves no room for duds--each of its 12 tracks surprises with a maturity you wouldn't necessarily expect from a guy who got his big break on TV. The opening piano plinks of "Girl Like You" give way to a Santana-esque romp, "Everybody Loves" brings out the Freddy Mercury in Maroulis' likable if not overly pliant voice, and "Sister, Sister"--one of a few numbers co-written by Maroulis--steals hearts with a sharp turn away from the predictable; here's a song about sibling love from an artist who some would expect to focus on lusty joints. Constantine's producers play it straight and don't get overly fancy, but that's not to say the disc is without flourishes. The sizzle Constantine normally reserves for the camera slips directly into these songs. --Tammy La Gorce

Constantine Photos

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Constantine Maroulis is one of American Idol's most popular stars. He made American Idol's 2005 season exceptional with his delivery of Queens' Bohemian Rhapsody. Constantine's accomplishments since idol have been stellar. From starring in Off-Broadway's acclaimed Jacques Brell Is Alive And Well In Paris, to co-hosting Idol Chatter on Fox's Good Day NY, he remains a great talent. On May 14th, 2007, Constantine became a featured performer on The Bold and The Beautiful, the number two soap in the world. Constantine's role was created especially for him and the show incorporates music from Constantine's upcoming album. This forthcoming album includes great songwriters from LA, NYC, and Nashville including Rob Thomas; Willie Nelson; Angie Aparo (Faith Hill); Marcel (Rascal Flats); Grammy-nominated Kevin Kadish (Jason Mraz) as well as songs by band members Boggia, Copely and Roye.

Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast)

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Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia Musical CD
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Mamma Mia
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Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast)
Benny Andersson , Julian Poole , Jenny Galloway , Nicolas Colicos , Paul Clarkson , Bjorn Ulvaeus , Lisa Stokke , Eliza Lumley , Melissa Gibson , Siobhan McCarthy , Louise Plowright , Jenny Galloway , Bjorn Ulvaeus , and Stig Anderson
Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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ASIN: B000031WEN
Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

Overture/Prologue
Honey, Honey
Money, Money, Money
Thank You For The Music
Mamma Mia
Chiquitita
Dancing Queen
Lay All Your Love On Me
Super Trouper
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
The Name Of The Game
Voulez-Vous
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One Of Us
S.O.S.
Does Your Mother Know
Knowing Me, Knowing You
Our Last Summer
Slipping Through My Fingers
The Winner Takes It All
Take A Chance On Me
I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
I Have A Dream

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Put together by Abba's own Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! manages to cram over 20 of the Swedish supergroup's songs into a threadbare plot. It goes a little like this: Young Sophie is getting married and she's trying to identify which of three men is her father. That's about it. Wisely, the musical doesn't mess around with the songs, save for the insertion of some dialogue or for having some of them performed by a man (it works amazingly well). Abba fans will jump on this import of the London production, but traditional fans of musical theater should consider it as well. After all, Andersson and Ulvaeus's songs have always felt as if they were more than isolated pop gems and actually belonged to a longer narrative. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Mamma Mia.......2007-03-22

I have not stopped playing this cd. It is just great! It makes any trip in my car most enjoyable Happy I bought it!

Mamma Mia Musical CD.......2007-03-21

This is a grand list of songs from the original musical when it was first introduced in England. The songs from ABBA are very recognizable even if you haven't seen the show. But, making a trip to NY to see the Broadway production is a plus. ENJOY!

JUST GREAT MUSIC.......2007-03-08

I RECENTLY SAW THE SHOW MAMMA MIA IN LAS VEGAS. ALWAYS LIKES THE MUSIC OF ABBA, AND THOUGH THE PLOT WAS THIN, THE MUSIC WAS WELL PERFORMED. IN THIS PARTICULAR ALBUM, THE ENGLISH ACCENTS WERE A BIT MUCH, BUT THE SONGS WERE GREAT. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, ABBA.

Mamma Mia.......2007-01-29

Every time I hear the music and songs it brings back memories of seeing the Broadway Show

Not good at all.......2007-01-09

This is not what we wanted. The British accents throw it was off. We just saw it in NY and this is not what we were looking for.

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Alison Krauss
Definitive collection...one of her best!
Beautiful!
spud
Love what Allison does with her Voice

Now That I've Found You: A Collection
Alison Krauss
Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd
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ASIN: B0000002ME
Release Date: 1995-02-07

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Baby, Now That I've Found You
Oh, Atlanta
Broadway
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Tonight I'll Be Lonely Too
Teardrops Will Kiss The Morning Dew
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A poll-winning fiddler since her teens, Alison Krauss was an established bluegrass star when her label persuaded her to step out from her usual projects with Union Station, her crack band, and sanction this compilation of various band and solo guest performances. The ploy worked, yielding a wonderful, odds-beating crossover hit with Krauss's cover of "Baby, Now That I've Found You," a carousing late-'60s pop chant transformed into a delicate, vulnerable declaration of love. Focusing on Krauss's lovely, yearning soprano, the track elevated the musician above her resolutely democratic role in her quintet, catapulting Krauss to the biggest bluegrass success story in over 30 years. Krauss has stayed true to her bluegrass roots, as well as to Union Station, but this cross-section of contemporary bluegrass songs, joyous gospel, and canny rock covers testifies to the young artist's luminous appeal. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Alison Krauss.......2007-05-12

In this album, it has my favoriate song: When You Say Nothing At All. Alison Krauss's voice is so sweet and natural. When you hear her songs, you can feel relaxing and fresh from her voice. Good choice.

Definitive collection...one of her best!.......2007-04-12

This is a terrific album by Alison Krauss. A nice selection of songs that display her full range of vocal abilities and styles. If you are a new fan and wondering which album to buy, this is the one. If you are going on a trip and wondering which Alison Krauss album to take along, this is the one. This is the album that everyone loves, even those who don't love bluegrass or country. You won't be sorry you made this purchase.

Beautiful!.......2007-01-18

Krauss's soothing voice and beautiful instrumental sound make this CD both upbeat and relaxing.

spud.......2007-01-04

arrived on time, item accurately described by seller, item packaged acceptably by seller, and would recommend this seller to a friend

Love what Allison does with her Voice.......2006-11-12

Allison Krauss seems to be able to do what she wants with her voice, whether it be country or comtemporary. She puts her own tag on each piece.

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Awesome Rock
Refreshingly original...
Much Ado About Very Little
This Is One Great CD - Do yourself a big favor and buy it now
Complete from Start to Finish

I Trust You To Kill Me
Rocco Deluca & the Burden
Manufacturer: Ironworks
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009O1E3E
Release Date: 2006-03-21

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Product Description

Rocco DeLuca's first release on Ironworks. Produced by Jude Cole and backed by some of LA's premier studio musicians. Rocco plays and sings a stunning array of his compositions that have been stirring a buzz on the LA scene for the last year.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Rock.......2007-07-13

I heard Rocco Deluca & the Burden for the first time at a John Mayer Performance at the Hollywood Bowl. I was in heaven. They have a great sound: classic rock and roll!
I bought the album and have not been disappointed!

Refreshingly original..........2007-06-26

I've been a Jude Cole fan for ages and have praccitally all his work in my admittedly oversized music collection...when I heard Jude had started his own label I was particularly interested in what kind of stuff we'd be seeing. Well, Lifehouse's stuff has had the Jude Cole treatment and I can't complain. That's why when I heard Rocco DeLuca was on Jude's label, I knew I had to check it out. This is some excellent stuff that needs your attention...very stripped down, very straight forward, very nicely done. I wish Jude would come out with another CD but to hear his touch on stuff like this is just as good. "Colorful"..."Bus Ride"...Mystified"...
all this stuff makes me want to hear more. I hope these guys are around for a LONG time to come. But don't take my word for it...go ahead and buy this one!

Much Ado About Very Little.......2007-06-25

Rocco Deluca combines the most memorable characteristics of three legendary talents:

George Michael's beard.

Fonzie's jacket.

Barney the dinosaur's lyric sheet.

This Is One Great CD - Do yourself a big favor and buy it now.......2007-06-03

Wow, this is ONE GREAT CD. Do yourself a big favor and BUY IT NOW. You can thank me later after you've played it 20-times in a row and are looking forward to the 21st. Original song writing, vocals, musicianship, production (cheers to Jude Cole), song arrangement and red hot single called Colorful (check out the video on VH1)!

All of the reviews I've seen try to compare this band it to other artists and bands. I remember when the Cars released their first CD and seeing a reviewer compare them to Lead Zeppelin and wondering what planet (other than earth) he was from. The same goes with this band. How about "this is a great band with an original sound"!

The flow of the CD makes you feel like you just sat through a concert. There are classic rockers like Colorful, How Fast, Gravity and Soul mixed with some beautiful acoustic numbers like Bus Ride and Mystified. The majority of the CD is rock. There are a couple of songs that have a blues feel like Swing Low.

Rocco Deluca's dad was a touring guitar player with some of the best blues artists in the business. Rocco followed in his footsteps backing up greats like Taj Mahal, John Mayall, John Lee Hooker and Johnny Cash. Needless to say he's been groomed his whole life to do this and it all comes together on this CD.

Complete from Start to Finish.......2007-05-10

Rarely is there an album I listen to in its entriety without skipping over lesser tracks. This slickly produced CD is an exception. Just about every track pops with an infectious energy that lifts your spirit. My faviorite tracks on the record are the first single "Colorful", "Swing Low", and "Soul". Believe the hype surrounding this band because they will eventually be huge.

Out Of Africa: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Simply beautiful
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Out Of Africa: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack

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ASIN: B000002O4X
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Main Title (I Had A Farm In Africa)
I'm Better At Hello (Karen's Theme l)
Have You Got A Story For Me
Concerto For Clarinet and Orhestra
Safari
Karen's Journey - Siyawe (African Traditional)
Flight Over Africa
I Had A Compass From Denys (Karen's Theme II)
Alone On The Farm
Let The Rest Of The World Go By
If I Know A Song Of Africa (Karen's Theme III)
End Title (You Are Karen)

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The great irony of John Barry's Academy Award-winning score for Out of Africa (which also took the Oscar as Best Picture) is that it almost never was; director Sydney Pollack had originally envisioned the film with native African music, going as far as laying the indigenous score down as he was editing. But the weight of John Barry's arguments--not to mention his considerable track record and composing gifts--held sway, and the composer delivered on his intent: a lush, romantic masterpiece for the ages. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Simply beautiful.......2007-01-11

Out of Africa is a CD with beautiful music. When I listen to it, I imagine myself in the nature of Africa. You will enjoy it!

CD has missing track.......2006-12-03

John Barry's compositions are pleasantly sweeping. There's nothing wrong with this album, just not really enough to recommend it.

I was puzzled to learn that some time between my buying the LP record and the issuing of this CD, the track "The Music of Goodbye (love theme from Out of Africa)" was omitted. It's not that this song, sung by Melissa Manchester, is a must-have; it's more that it's sneaky to leave off tracks when you reissue a soundtrack in another format.

Disappointed.......2006-11-10

I absolutely love the music from Out of Africa, but I do not recommend this CD at all. The sound quality is so poor that I could only bear listening to it once.

Worth Buying!.......2006-11-06

Highly recommended for those who love instrumental music. A lot of beautiful flute, strings and some piano and harp. Very contemplative and hauntingly beautiful music.

Great Album.......2006-11-04

For me, one of the best music of last decade. Romantic, full of sense. Please give a listen at least

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It lives in my cd player!
Like smooth dark chocolate!
No amount of whiskey, no amount of wine...
Because I Say So
I'm Late To The Party But...

Say I Am You
The Weepies , and The Weepies
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
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ASIN: B000EBCOMW
Release Date: 2006-03-07

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The Weepies are a duo of songwriters Deb Talan and Steve Tannen. How can one not help but be delighted when two such similar sound names align with one another? Perfectly matched, the thirteen songs are quiet but insistent, with lyrics full of pop smarts and poetic depth. Narratives, whether fragmented or direct, empower most of the songs, giving even first-person vantage points a solid foundation. Talan does the bulk of the lead vocals, and her voice is a confident instrument, full of sly surprise and subtle phrasing. The pair's harmonies are thoughtful and evocative, oftentimes utilizing less than obvious intervals. In fact, the chorus vocals owe more to great radio pop of the sixties and seventies than to the various contemporary strains of folk and Americana. --David Greenberger

Customer Reviews:

It lives in my cd player!.......2007-07-17

This cd was a surprise hit for me. I bought this cd because I loved their song featured on the One Tree Hill soundtrack, and now I am hooked. I bought this and four other cds at the same time and this is the one that stood out the most. If you're like me and looking to hear sounds other than the pop songs on the radio, this is the cd to start with.

Like smooth dark chocolate!.......2007-06-28

I always wanted to use chocolate in a title. This album is exceptional. First one I own of theirs but am highly addicted! Just listen, I know you will be addicted too! Deb's voice is absolutely fantastic and the collarboration...cannot say enough!

No amount of whiskey, no amount of wine..........2007-06-24

I found this cd at the library and checked it out because of the band's name- so melodramatic! I love this album, especially the song "Citywide Rodeo." Deb Talan's voice is haunting (for me anyway, but I like the weird chicks), and the duo's indie songwriting chops are superb. Very mellow music, like you might hear at some point in a Wes Anderson movie. Totally worth the $.
P.S. Deb, will you marry me? I don't make much money, but you can play your songs for me any time you want.

Because I Say So.......2007-06-18

Better than Indie. Its a nice listen for a short road trip.

I'm Late To The Party But..........2007-05-27

I can't believe it's taken so long for me to review such an unbelievably listenable album. Here's my problem with so many CDs: you buy them expecting a lot, listen a few times and put them away. I have a certain female singer/songwriter that I've been loyal to for many years even though her CD's (to me) have gotten worse and worse (some say she's being experimental but I say she's just trying too hard to be current and have some breakthrough success). The day I bought this woman's last CD is the same day I bought "Say I Am You." Suffice it to say, I listened to the first CD once and realized "never again" and then put in The Weepies. I was immediately relieved (although I knew I already loved them from their previous CD) that it's just as beautiful if not better than their first and I have no fear that they will decide to suddenly start channeling Justin Timberlake. These two artist do what they do and that is sing beautiful harmonies, write amazing touching lyrics and let the obviously love they have for each other shine through to touch everyone with their Happiness and talent. We are lucky to have them. Here's to their songs spinning madly on for many years to come!

Fables From a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times is True

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Most exciting release of 2007 thus far
Best New Artist of 2007 anyone?
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Another Tomorrow Fills Up My Front Window

Fables From a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times is True
Fair to Midland
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ASIN: B000PKG7IO
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Depending on who's counting, there are anywhere from 100 to n-frigging-thousand subgenres of rock music a band can slide into for easy categorization. And depending on where you drop the laser on Fair to Midland's debut album, Fables From a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times is True, at least half of those subgenres are being reinvented at once. But to call this Dallas quintet merely eclectic is to sell them way short. No, Fair to Midland are masters of fusing those subgenres into something that's cohesive, intensely focused, and in a bold new category all its own.

Recorded with art-rock super-producer David Bottrill (Tool, Muse, Peter Gabriel), Fables From a Mayfly finds Fair to Midland stretching out even further into the aggression and atmospherics at their core while taking their inherent gift for melody to new levels. Tracks such as "Kyla Cries Cologne," "April Fools and Eggmen," and the gripping first single, "Dance of the Manatee", showcase Fair to Midland's flair for combining progged-out virtuosity with lead-heavy riffs, dynamic tidal waves, and frontman Darroh Sudderth's operatic vocals. Even when the volume lets up--as in the softer, spacier folds of "The Wife, The Kids, and the White Picket Fence" and "Say When"--Fair to Midland create sonic tidal waves big enough to level arenas.

With Fables From a Mayfly, Fair to Midland have truly delivered, capturing the kinetic energy of their live show while harnessing the array of influences that make them impossible to pigeonhole. "For the most part, our musical tastes are completely different," says Sudderth, who rounds out the band with guitarist Cliff Campbell, drummer Brett Stowers, bassist Jon Dicken, and keyboardist/electronics manipulator Matt Langley. "We've just gotten better at listening to each other over the years. All of our songs are just us trying to find a happy medium between what everyone in the band listens to--and I think that actually being able to do that is what makes us so different from a lot of other `rock' bands today."

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Most exciting release of 2007 thus far.......2007-08-06

The title says it all. This has been a great year for the progressive/indie/atmospheric rock scene already, with stellar efforts from bands like Circa Survive, Kaddisfly and The Dear Hunter, to name a few. But when I heard the major-label debut from Dallas's Fair to Midland a couple months ago, I was almost instantly convinced that this record trumps them all. This is the most excited I've been about a breakout rock band in years.

FTM have crafted a remarkably unique and intricate sound while remaining melodic and accessible, something few rock bands this decade have been able to pull off (dredg and the aforementioned Kaddisfly come to mind). One listen to the debut single "Dance of the Manatee," which has received some, but not enough, airplay on U.S. rock radio, should be sufficient to get you hooked; the kicker is that most of the remaining tracks on this album are as strong or stronger, the earmark of a truly talented group. Vocalist Darroh Sudderth transforms the band's already fascinating musical style into something truly magical and unforgettable. He's arguably the best thing to happen vocally to modern rock since Maynard James Keenan.

While there are absolutely no skippable tracks to be found, the ones that absolutely blew my mind were "Vice/Versa" and "A Seafarer's Knot." As one would expect of a band with progressive tendencies, each track flows seamlessly and gracefully into the next, creating a whole that's cohesive despite its meanderings through an impressive range of moods and atmospherics.

It's interesting to note that the band's 2004 indie release, Inter.Funda.Stifle, featured (earlier recordings of) a whopping six of the eleven tracks found here. Where the old versions were often very raw, spacey, and the vocals quite otherworldly, the new sound is comparatively straightforward. Some tracks clearly benefit from the more refined production on Fables ("Kyla Cries Cologne," "A Seafarer's Knot"), while others seem to lose a bit of their oomph ("Dance of the Manatee," "The Walls of Jericho"). Regardless, while this doesn't detract from the pure bliss that is the new record, it's worth picking up Inter.Funda as well if you can get your hands on a copy, if only for the jaw-dropping "Orphan Anthem 86."

If you're tired of drivel like Three Days Grace, Fall Out Boy, et. al. polluting rock airwaves these days, you need this record. Unlike some of their progressive contemporaries such as dredg who, while immensely talented, have remained just unconventional enough to keep themselves out of the limelight, I truly believe FTM has a shot at national recognition with Fables From a Mayfly. Let's hope I'm right, because these Texans are both capable and deserving of leaving their mark on rock history if given the opportunity.

Best New Artist of 2007 anyone?.......2007-08-05

Fair to Midland are a breath of fresh air in the muck of today's mainstream rock bands. I have not heard anything this innovative or simply this good from a new artist in a few years, and I was beginning to worry that today's market was too oppressive for anything that was in the slightest bit groundbreaking to actually break out. This album is also a candidate for album of the year, rivaled so far only by Porcupine Tree's "Fear Of A Blank Planet," which is a phenomenal record if you are not familiar with these prog rockers from britain. Fables from a mayfly is probably the most consistent record since Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory" in that every song is strong, but these guys blow Linkin Park out of the water in terms of creativity both musically and lyrically. If I had to compare it to anything, I would say it's similar to Lostprophets' debut album "The Fake Sound Of Progress" and 30 seconds to Mars' self-titled debut record. Both bands followed up their awesome debuts with sellout sophomore efforts, but I have faith that Fair To Midland has too much integrity as a band to release a streamlined sophomore effort. Anyway, long live Fair To Midland, and hopefully they will continue to make great records for years to come.

One of the best albums this year.......2007-07-31

Fables From a Mayfly is definitely one of the best albums I've heard all year. Its heavy, yet melodic tracks can keep anyone hooked on this Texas band. Their sound is impossible to label, and anyone will love this band. One of my personal favorite tracks on this album is "Walls of Jericho", which, along with the rest of the album, is simply amazing. This album is definitely worth the price (it's worth more actually, so this is a great deal), and would appeal to people of all ages and musical tastes.

What's holding them back?.......2007-07-27

I stumbled unto Fair to Midland's Fables from a Mayfly, and I have to say that I was really stunned when I engaged in my first listen. Sonically tight, and with an amazing vocalist, FTM proves to be a standout band among the hoards of bands that emerge almost daily. IN a strange twist of contradiction though, their music doesn't really do ANYTHING different than any other band out at the moment, or those that came out last year or the year before that.

Signed to Serjical Strike (Serj from System of a Down's record label), FTM show the world, through Fables from a Mayfly, that they can stand their ground and produce some musically tight material the soars with an epic feel.

However, throughout the whole album, I got the feeling that the band is holding back. Sure, each song is wonderfully crafted both sonically and musically. But it seems as if the band could do....better. None of the 12 tracks stray from the usual and predicatble cookie cutter rock structure. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, it left me wondering what they could REALLY do if they were not confined by the lines and managed to color far outside the pre-designed picture.

It seems as if they created each song to cater to a radio-friendly audience. That reeks of a band that desires to be in the lime light a la'MTV.
Though make no mistake, each song is amazing and well done.
There are crunching, head nodding riffs, wonderful clean strummed passages, beautiful piano parts and some of the best singing of 2007. Seriously, the vocalist has PIPES! He can hit high notes like they were nothing. His lyrics are not too shabby either - posed a seemingly metaphorical and meant to convey a message.

But, Fables from a Mayfly sounds suspiciously like the years of released music that preceeded it. If that doesn't bother you, then you are in for a wonderful, soaring treat.
One thing that bothered me,the drumming left much to be desired, as it never really strays from the path - which can be good, and bad.

Overall, the music seems to be caught between the whole Modern Rock world and the Alternative Rock world, blending these styles together to form a well created album. A lot of people are stating that FTM has a Prog-Rock sound incorporated in their music, but I have yet to hear this. If you know true Prog-Rock (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson, Dream Theatre) then you would know as soon as you heard FTM that they sound NOTHING like Prog-Rock.
FTM do bear a vague resemblance to Dredg's El Cielo days, which is a very good thing, as El Cielo is a very exceptional album (which I happened to stumble upon in a small record store one day)

While its nothing you haven't really heard before, Fables From a Mayfly is an album worthy of your time and energy and will certainlyuplift your spirit with its soaring vocal harmonies and well put-together rock.

Another Tomorrow Fills Up My Front Window.......2007-07-21

Every so often a band comes along that just completely blows your mind. Fair to Midland is one of those bands. Every song on Fables From a Mayfly is simply amazing. The lyrics are no less than pure poetry. The combination of lead vocalist Darroh Sudderth's throaty growling and amazing singing, along with the talents of each of the other band members (Cliff, John, Matt, and Brett) form what I can only describe as a work of art. The band revisit some of the songs from they're second album, inter.funda.stifle, and while they are the same, they are also different. Each of them sounds more refined and filled-out. "Dance of the Manatee," which is probably they're most well-known track, has been transformed into a pulverizing, yet strangely brilliant tune. The biggest surprise (and my favorite track) comes from the bands first album, The Carbon Copy Silver Lining. "A Wolf Descends Upon the Spanish Sahara" is fan-freakin-tastic. Every time I hear this song it sends chills up my spine. My recommendation: BUY THIS ALBUM. You won't regret it.

Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)

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Music of the Night????????
Great short version!
A long time favorite
The Best Recording of this Show Available
Great CD

Highlights From The Phantom Of The Opera: The Original London Cast Recording (1986 London Cast)

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ASIN: B000001FLQ
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Overture
Think Of Me
Angel Of Music
The Mirror (Angel Of Music)
The Phantom Of The Opera
The Music Of The Night
Prima Donna
All I Ask Of You/Reprise
Entr'acte
Masquerade
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again
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Highlight versions of cast recordings are by definition a compromise, and this reduction of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera is no exception. Weighing in at 59 minutes, it's over 40 minutes shorter than the two-disc version, excising many musical scenes that convey the flow and impact of the show (which include, admittedly, a lot of patter and screaming). On the other hand, all the hits are here--"Think of Me," "Angel of Music," the title tune, "The Music of the Night," "All I Ask of You," "Masquerade," and "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again"--and Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman are still on hand to make their distinctive contributions to the original London cast. So if you're looking for a convenient, inexpensive single disc that will let you enjoy Lloyd Webber's scrumptious melodies without having to immerse yourself in the action, this just might be for you. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

Music of the Night????????.......2007-02-28

I really liked the idea of a highlights cd; however, The Music of the Night is not the same one that is on the original two-disc cd. The words aren't even the same. If you enjoy Music of the Night, skip this cd. Otherwise, this cd would be 5 stars.

Great short version!.......2006-12-06

If you only want to hear the songs from this musical, this one is for you. But if you want the full version, get the 4-disc version. I listen to this version in my car when I'm on the road, but I listen to the 4-disc version at home. Both versions are worth the purchase.

A long time favorite.......2006-08-26

This is one of my most treasured CDs. The voices of the cast are incredible! "Think of Me" and "All I Ask of You" are 2 of my favorites. If you enjoy the story behind Phantom, yu will like this soundtrack.

The Best Recording of this Show Available.......2006-04-21

I think that this is the best PHANTOM soundtrack out there:

1)It has the original London cast, the best.
2)It cuts out the more risqu? parts of the show (believe me, there are some), making it "appropriate for the whole family."
3)The entire CD is on one disc, so you can go through the show w/o switching discs.
4)The only song that the movie soundtrack has on it that this doesn't is "Learn to Be Lonely," which appears in the credits, and isn't really a great song anyways.

Great CD.......2006-03-14

I bought this CD as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. We had misplaced the one that we had and needed a new one. This is one of our favorite cd's. Such beautiful music.

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Wonderful melodies
Hayley Westenra - Odyssey
Very soothing
very good pop singer voice
Voice & level head deserve high marks

Odyssey
Hayley Westenra
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ASIN: B000AXWHPI
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

Prayer
Both Sides Now
Never Saw Blue
Dell' Amore Non Si Sa
What You Never Know (Won't Hurt You)
May It Be
Quanta Qualia
You Are Water
She Moves Through the Fair
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I Say Grace

Album Description

Hayley Westenra's new album Odyssey was always going to be a different proposition to Pure, the record-breaking 2003 collection which marked her international debut. A lot has happened to the young New Zealander over the past two or three years--and those changes are clearly reflected by a record which encapsulates her growth from a budding teenage prodigy into a mature young woman.

Now, at 18, Hayley is ready to show the world how much she has grown up, both as an artist and as an individual. Fans of Pure will be pleasantly surprised by her new album. Her wonderful voice retains its crystal-clear purity, but Westenra's singing is now richer and more rounded than before. Touring the world and singing in some of its greatest concert venues, such as the Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall, and Carnegie Hall, has worked wonders for her confidence. Suitably emboldened, she has embraced an even wider range of musical styles including classical, hymns, folk and pop.

"I was happy with Pure at the time, but I've moved on so much," says Hayley. "It's really exciting to have something new out there for people to listen to. I wanted to make a record that represented me as a person. And I think I've improved as a vocalist."

Variety is certainly one of the keywords with Hayley's new album. When she first entered a recording studio in New Zealand as a 12-year-old, Westenra restricted herself to classical pieces and show tunes. Now, in addition to impressive takes on classical works, Hayley uses her new album to perform an inspired cover of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" and has arranged and written much of the material. "I like to push myself, and I'm now confident enough to try different things. I have been much more involved behind the scenes with this album--I wanted to put my individual stamp on each song."

With her career stretching out promisingly before her, Hayley is also keen to continue experimenting. She is still primarily a classical crossover artist but she also wants to keep broadening those musical horizons. Three years after her international debut CD, Hayley Westenra is still pure: she exudes pure quality and she remains pure class--but her musical journey continues with her new album Odyssey.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful melodies.......2007-06-08

This is a wonderful CD with beautiful melodies. Hayley Westenra has a very pure voice and sings right on key. The melodies are very relaxing and the musical settings are well arranged.

Hayley Westenra - Odyssey.......2007-06-08

Pure, crystalline, angelic voice. Gorgeously produced. "Prayer" is stunning. "Both Sides Now" wonderful. The rest is good but not her best song selection. When I first heard this girl on the "Celtic Woman" tour I was totally blown away. None of her CDs will disappoint!

Very soothing.......2007-05-14

Hayley Westenra's Odyssey is a very beautiful CD. If you switch on your walkman and listen to the CD's tracks non-stop, you'll soon feel like you're flying in Heaven. It's very soothing and heavenly. It calms you down, without causing you to feel lonely or sad because you're listening to it in solitary, like other vocal or classical songs do sometimes.

I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested. Quanta Qualia and Ave Maria are my most favourite tracks. Quanta Qualia is pure magic! I really feel as if I'm flying in Heaven when I listen to it.

very good pop singer voice.......2007-05-13

the selections were tasteful and varied. the singer has a very good pop singer voice. i would have liked some voice variation between songs. all were sung in exactly the same style. good singing but without tonal variation the disk tends to be bland. i hope that as she gets more exposure she will vary her voice to make the songs stand out individually instead of letting them blend into one song on the disc. i would rate this 5 stars except for that major fault.

Voice & level head deserve high marks .......2007-04-20

Not only has Hayley Westenra's voice remained "pure", but her good sense and sensibilty has stayed intact when so many similar young performers have gone over the deep end with extreme behavior and disreputable remarks. On this CD Miss Westernra covers a number of songs in her own special style, such as excellent versions of "Prayer", "May It Be" and "Both Sides Now". I hope to hear her renditions of more such tunes, old and new. I would like to hear her sing songs like "Yesterday", "I Still Believe in Love" and All I Know. She has a way with her soaring vocals that never lets the listener down.

A Day to Remember - Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day

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A Beautiful Wedding
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Good CD for Wedding
A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers
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A Day to Remember - Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day
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Release Date: 2002-04-25

Tracks:

Falling in Love - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
Wachet Auf - J.S. Bach
Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
Air (from Water Music) - Handel
Reminiscent Joy - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
The Wedding Song (There is Love) - Stookey
Ave Maria - Schubert
I Will Be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
The Gift of Love (Water is Wide melody)
Spring (from The Four Seasons) - Vivaldi
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
From This Moment On - Shania Twain
The Way You Look Tonight - Kern
Forever in Love - Kenny G

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After performing at more than 200 weddings, Tim and Ryan O'Neill recorded this beautiful CD of favorite wedding songs. It features a full hour of instrumental piano, string quartet, flute, and guitar music that can be played at your ceremony or reception.

It also gives suggestions for music at your wedding, including a special bridal website!
*Over 1,000 song titles listed
*Listen to samples of songs
*More ideas for each part of your ceremony, reception, and dance

Customer Reviews:

A Beautiful Wedding.......2007-07-10

This CD made all the difference in our wedding celebration. The songs were simply beautiful. The CD was delivered promptly. I would definitely buy from this vendor again.

Wonderful!.......2007-03-23

This is exactly what I was looking for for my wedding day. It's a beautiful cd, absolutely perfect.

Good CD for Wedding.......2007-03-21

All great music for weddings. It really does have all the music I want to use!

A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers.......2007-02-07

The music was just perfect for our wedding--not too formal, not too simple.

great choice!.......2007-01-10

There are so many different songs to choose from on this cd and it's a great buy. whether you want to play it while eating dinner at the wedding, to walking down the isle, it's wonderful!!!!

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