The Lover & The Beloved

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Donna de Lory has several solo albums out, but she's still best known as a back-up singer for Madonna, fleshing out choruses since the mid 1980s. There's more than a little bit of Madonna in De Lory's voice, at once fragile and vulnerable, yet still powerful, with a gospel-like yearning. On her own, De Lory has crafted artful pop on albums like Bliss and In the Glow, but she also tends toward the mystical and began incorporating Sanskrit mantras or Kirtans into her songs, a tact culminated on The Lover & the Beloved, a full-fledged Mantra journey. De Lory draws from the golden oldies of mantras, including "Hare Krishna," but revs them up with electronica beats, verse-chorus arrangements, multi-tracked vocals, and electronic textures sprinkled in with the sitars and tablas. Cameron Stone weaves his processed cello through De Lory's melodies and harmonium in serpentine rivulets, tying together the tablas of Girish Gambhira and the answering chants of Kirtan singer, Dave Stringer. Endowed with the materiel girl's sense of pop form and irresistible hooks, De Lory posits a confluence between pop and spiritual music, in which a repeated chorus has the same mantric effect as a chant. Her chants could be hymns to Krishna or a plea to a lover, but they are equally ecstatic and powerful. --John Diliberto

Product Description
These Sanskrit mantras bubble with a groove and atmosphere that takes tradition to heaven and back. Donna’s voice resonates with ether and earth, beauty that asks you to join in, become one with the sound of deep celebration.

The Lover & The Beloved

The Lover & The Beloved,Donna De Lory,AJNA MUSIC,Adult Contemporary,Dance-Pop,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Pop/Rock,These Sanskrit mantras bubble with a groove and atmosphere that takes tradition to heaven and back. Donna's voice resonates with ether and earth, beauty that asks you to join in, become one with the sound of deep celebration.,Worldbeat

Average customer rating: Intelligent and musical fun.- The Genius of Anna Russell If you enjoy laughing.. Anna Russell strikes again! Anna Russell is a SCREAM!

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Tracks:

1. Introduction To The Concert (By the Women's Club President)
2. How to Write Your Own Gilbert And Sullivan Opera
3. Coloratura Aria 'Canto Dolciamente Pipo'
4. British - Pure But Dull: 'I Love The Spring'
5. Russian Folk Song: 'Da, Nyet, Da, Nyet'
6. For Loud Singers With No Brains: 'Ah, Lover!'
7. For Singers With Tremendous Artistry But No Voice: 'Schlumph; Je N'ai Pas La Plume De Ma Tante'
8. For The Dramatic Soprano: 'Schreechenrauf'
9. The Ring Of The Nibellungs (An Analysis)

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This set of Anna Russell's inspired satirical monologues should be labeled with a warning notice. Why? Because after listening to her whirlwind explication of Wagner's Ring Cycle, even the most confirmed Wagnerite will be unable to listen to the Ring for weeks to come. Just listening to Russell declare in an incredulous voice: "I'm not making this up, y'know" is enough to induce you to shed bucketloads of laughter-induced tears. Gilbert and Sullivan fans will find their heroes savaged in her concoction of a typical G&S product, complete with a soprano lead who "loves below her station." Other targets include "the nymphs and shepherds" style of quavery English singing, complete with "hey-nonny-nonny's," coloratura mad scenes, and much else, including Russian folk songs, like her "Da, nyet, da, nyet." This disc is packed with laughs, chuckles, smiles, and everything. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Intelligent and musical fun.-.......2007-01-13

Due to the recent passing away of the legenday Anna Russell I bought this record and certainly did not regret it.- Inspite of having been originally recorded in 1952 and 1953 the sound is very good.- Ms. Russell combines a great sense of humour with profound musical knowledge, a wonderful timing of her jokes, and the talent of a gifted and very musical singer.- She captures the essence of the German lied, the French mélodie, the efforts of a dramatic soprano to make herself heard over the huge Wagnerian orchestra, culminating in her famous, already classic, 22 minutes long analysis of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelungs.- I listened to this recording three times in a row and had great fun.- Only Victor Borge can be compared to her with respect to this rare combination of deep musicianship with a real gift for comedy.- If you don't know yet these numbers, don't hesitate - buy the record, you will not be sorry.-

The Genius of Anna Russell.......2006-03-15

If you love music, but are happy to see the funny side of even the great composers, then this album is for you. Anna Russell is a singer of note but a comedian of greatness. She finds the pivotal styles of composers and caricatures them to great effect. The explanations she gives of the basics of Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas and the way she dissects Wagners Ring Cycle bring tears to the eyes with laughter. I recommend this album to all music lovers with a twinkle in their eyes. Truly a great comic experience.

If you enjoy laughing.........2006-02-23

I love opera, but I also enjoy spoofs of opera. Anna Russell was a classic "spoofer" of operatic stories and conventions. Nobody does it better. My favorite on this album is her take-off on Wagner's "Ring."

This CD can probably also be enjoyed by those who have only a nodding acquaintance with opera, but may not be enjoyed by those who take opera with 100% seriousness.

Anna Russell strikes again!.......2005-10-14

I have heard all of these Anna Russell selections at one time or another, but having them all together in one place, and on a CD, is a real plus. She is absolutely riotously funny. I teach a course in "Introduction to opera" and use her segments on Gilbert and Sullivan and on the Ring Cycle in class, just to lighten things up a bit for the students.

Anna Russell is a SCREAM!.......2005-08-05

I've had the vinyl of this album for over 20 years; the CD purchase was to update my system. For anyone who loves classical vocal music, and in particular the Wagner Ring Cycle and Gilbert and Sullivan, this album is a MUST. You will split your sides laughing; Ms. Russell is so very accurate in her comedy. Also, truth to tell, her Ring synopsis gave me, a newcomer to Wagner (years ago) a solid understanding of the musical plot and story line.

Average customer rating: Amazing and beautiful Another Bela Fleck Masterpiece! Definitely a Winner Soul Food AN AMAZING WORK ! ! !

Perpetual Motion Bela Fleck , Edgar Meyer , Evelyn Glennie , Joshua Bell , Gary Hoffman , John [guitar] Williams , Domenico Scarlatti , Johann Sebastian Bach , Claude Debussy , Fryderyk Chopin , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Johannes Brahms , Niccolo Paganini , and Ludwig van Beethoven Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Paganini, Niccolò | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Inventions | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sinfonia | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Bluegrass Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music for Two (Bonus DVD) The Bluegrass Sessions: Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 2 Hidden Land Live Art Uncommon Ritual ASIN: B00005OSX6 Release Date: 2001-10-02

Tracks:

1. Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in C Major K. 159
2. Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 13
3. Debussy: "Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum" from Children's Corner
4. Chopin: Mazurka in F-sharp Minor
5. Bach: "Prelude" from Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin
6. Chopin: Etude in C-sharp Minor
7. Chopin: Mazurka in F-sharp Minor
8. Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 10
9. Tchaikovsky: Melody in E-flat
10. Brahms: "Presto in G-Minor I after Bach"
11. Bach: "Prelude" from Suite for Unaccompanied Cello 1
12. Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 15
13. Paganini: Moto Perpetuo
14. Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in D Minor K. 213
15. Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 6
16. Beethoven: "Adagio sostenuto" from "Moonlight" Sonata
17. Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 11
18. Beethoven: Seven Variations on "God Save The King"
19. Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 7
20. Paganini: Moto Perpetuo (Bluegrass version)

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Bela Fleck is one of the greatest five-string banjo players performing today. Beginning in the 1970s, he honed his lightning-fast chops performing bluegrass, then moved on to contemporary jazz and fusion sounds. With this album, he broadens his horizons once again by performing an entire program of classical music transcriptions. Reminiscent of classical guitar albums by John Williams (who makes a guest appearance here), the disc traverses a wide range of repertoire--from Chopin mazurkas to Bach's Two and Three Part Inventions. Throughout, Fleck displays a feathery touch on his banjo, and his instrument offers a pleasant, brassy tone with very little twang. The technique he displays on Perpetual Motion is astounding and a refreshing change of pace from the smooth grooves found on the banjoist's Flecktones recordings. The arrangements are generally minimalist and understated, but violinist Joshua Bell, bassist Edgar Meyer, mandolinist Chris Thile, and percussionist Evelyn Glennie join in on this groundbreaking disc. Bluegrass purists may be disappointed (this is a far cry from the free-spirited, folksy abandon found on Sony's Short Trip Home and Appalachian Journey CDs), but classical fans will be astounded by how perfectly natural Fleck's banjo sounds on these works. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Amazing and beautiful.......2007-01-02

Fleck's 2001 disc `Perpetual Motion' is by far his most ambitious foray into virtuosity, performing classical works by Bach, Scarlatti and Chopin.

And he does it without really showing off. He only tackles mazurkas, fugues and Bach classical inventions on the five-string banjo, a simple instrument for which this music was never conceived.

I once flirted with playing the banjo, and it wasn't an easy task, even trying to play 'Uncle Pen'.

But the man must be possessed to play it like Bela does. Alternating between delicate and complicated, slow to fast, Fleck gets about as much out of the humble banjo as anyone possibly could. He plays it precisely and with a light touch, with respect for the music and his instrument.

Some reviewers think it pretentious of Fleck to attempt a banjo foray into the classical genre. That's bunk. How is virtuosity measured, after all? By playing many genres: classical, bluegrass, pop, jazz, Indian, fusion. And by playing them well.

Fleck wasn't awarded a Grammy for this recording just by looking pretty. He earned it.

Another Bela Fleck Masterpiece!.......2006-09-17

Who knew there could be classical banjo. It may sound dumb to some of you, but Bela Fleck pulls it off perfectly. I prefer the jazz fusion of his work with the Flecktones, but that does not mean this is not brilliant. Technically speaking, Bela and all of his collaborators are the best around, and who can argue with the songwriting of the classical composers(no one openly insults Mozart). If you haven't heard Bela Fleck, here's some advice. Get one of his Flecktones albums if you're into jazz, rock, or funk, this if you like classical, and his Newgrass Revival, Strength in Numbers, or Sam Bush stuff if you're a bluegrass fan.

Definitely a Winner.......2006-07-05

It is apparent to my ears why this CD won a Grammy. It takes familiar classical music pieces and puts the distinct Bela Fleck style on them. The pairing of the banjo with different instruments makes this album texturally interesting for the ear and one does not tire of the selections, even if they are familiar. My favorite pairing is the marimba with the banjo. The liner notes are interesting, as is Bela's story on how difficult it was to make the album. It was definitely worth his time and the listener's .

Soul Food.......2006-01-30

This is exquisite! The best of human experience encoded on a simple CD disk.

AN AMAZING WORK ! ! !.......2005-11-12

I was searching a classical music CD for a long time which is something different.Which consists variety of instruments. Like guitar,violin,banjo,mandolin...for example.Something different and also exiting music.This CD fullfills my wishes. The music like this doesn't come up very often I suppose!
Béla Fleck did a great job by working with people who is masters of their instruments like John Williams etc. This causes the CD to be more joyful.You won't get bored to listen it again and again!
Anyway ,either you are a fan of classical music or not, you won't be dissapointed with this.I guarantee :)

Average customer rating: WOW Soothing. Peaceful. Amazing Soulful Yoga Music brilliant masterpiece Just love it!

The Lover & The Beloved Donna De Lory Manufacturer: AJNA MUSIC ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bliss Love Is Space Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant Music for Yoga and Other Joys Dakshina ASIN: B0001DHQNA Release Date: 2004-01-31

Tracks:

1. Ganapati Om
2. Om Nama Shivaya
3. He Ma Durga
4. Hare Krishna
5. Govinda Jaya Jaya
6. Samba Sadashiva
7. Govinda Jaya Jaya (Mac Quayle Mix)

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Donna de Lory has several solo albums out, but she's still best known as a back-up singer for Madonna, fleshing out choruses since the mid 1980s. There's more than a little bit of Madonna in De Lory's voice, at once fragile and vulnerable, yet still powerful, with a gospel-like yearning. On her own, De Lory has crafted artful pop on albums like Bliss and In the Glow, but she also tends toward the mystical and began incorporating Sanskrit mantras or Kirtans into her songs, a tact culminated on The Lover & the Beloved, a full-fledged Mantra journey. De Lory draws from the golden oldies of mantras, including "Hare Krishna," but revs them up with electronica beats, verse-chorus arrangements, multi-tracked vocals, and electronic textures sprinkled in with the sitars and tablas. Cameron Stone weaves his processed cello through De Lory's melodies and harmonium in serpentine rivulets, tying together the tablas of Girish Gambhira and the answering chants of Kirtan singer, Dave Stringer. Endowed with the materiel girl's sense of pop form and irresistible hooks, De Lory posits a confluence between pop and spiritual music, in which a repeated chorus has the same mantric effect as a chant. Her chants could be hymns to Krishna or a plea to a lover, but they are equally ecstatic and powerful. --John Diliberto

Album Description

These Sanskrit mantras bubble with a groove and atmosphere that takes tradition to heaven and back. Donna's voice resonates with ether and earth, beauty that asks you to join in, become one with the sound of deep celebration.

Customer Reviews:

WOW.......2007-06-26

This is a wonderful CD of chants that are both up to date and ancient at the same time. It is calming to the soul to listen to, and later in the day you will find youself chanting the words.....

Soothing. Peaceful. .......2006-09-12

I love all these songs! Soothing and tranquil.

They last a long time which is perfect for use as background music while working or while chatting with friends.

It makes it easier to relax to the melody,let your cares float away as the music wraps around you.
It's one of my favorites, I'm so glad I took a chance and got this one:)

Amazing Soulful Yoga Music.......2006-03-18

Donna De Lory has a beautiful, soulful voice and her music is perfect to practice yoga to or to unwind and get into that zenlike spirit. I ordered the rest of her CDS.

brilliant masterpiece.......2005-09-12

This album is a brilliant masterpiece. Extremely uncommon music, farly outrunning the present. A listener is experiencing a deep feeling of being, also as each piece here, so long, is being changed several times in movement and style. At this web page the short mp3 shows are only presented in one such a style and movement, more torrential but less oriental. The most varied piece is the last seventh: Govinda Jaya Jaya (Mac Quayle Mix). And what's more, the box for the CD is not the traditional plastic, but it is made quite else and I do not mean to disclose, how. For me it was an eye-opener and I wish you the same excitment. It is no lesser masterpiece than the music itself. So I recommend this album to everybody and thank the authors very much for this great experience. You're real masters.

Just love it!.......2005-04-11

A lovely album. Donna brings a sense of creativity, melody and bkathi (devotion) to each of the songs. It starts with a catchy Ganapathi OM, continuing with the same catchiness with Om Namah Shivaya. He Ma Durga brings out the delicacy of her voice. I loved Govinda Jaya Jaya, which is ideal for a group chant that brings a lot of energy into the singing.

I found all the songs to be melodious. The lyrics are simple for anyone to remember easily. The tune is catchy and lingers on after listening. There is a nice blend of western and Indian instruments providing soothing background music. As in many Indian songs/chants, you will find repetition within each song, which is a nice thing. You probably will not notice it as it encourages you to remember the tune/song much easily.

I use this album in my Yoga classes regularly and come away humming for a long time. Just love it!

Average customer rating: great great great A Music Score Benchmark Good sound, but themes are redundant Heroic images Excellent Score! One of Horner's best.

The Rocketeer: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rocketeer Willow (Soundtrack) Hook: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Dragonheart: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Jurassic Park: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B000000OAW Release Date: 1996-03-12

Tracks:

1. Main Title/Takeoff
2. The Flying Circus
3. Jenny
4. Begin The Beguine
5. Neville Sinclair's House
6. Jenny's Rescue
7. Rendezvous At Griffith Park Observatory
8. When Your Lover Has Gone
9. The Zeppelin
10. Rocketeer To The Rescue/End Title

Customer Reviews:

great great great.......2007-07-29

this is james horner at his best.original themes dosent sound at all like his other work.this album is for anyone who loves great film music and uplifting music.a must have

A Music Score Benchmark.......2006-07-15

This soundtrack is one of my continuing favorites. I tell you that for film scores, this one sets the bar pretty high. Since this soundtrack was released, I have personally used this one as the benchmark test for any new stereo equipment I have purchased. The spectrum of sound included, in the second track in particular, will test the speakers of a new sound system better than many test disks that I've seen. The sound is able to pull you into your mental review of the film more effectively than most other soundtracks out there, with certain exceptions of course. This soundtrack is overall that which many scores fail to be, a musical painting of the film, not just filler music. This is a memorable disk for a memorable film.

Good sound, but themes are redundant.......2005-08-06

I enjoy this CD very much. The music has a sweeping charm and romantisicm to it. My only problem is that this score pretty much consists of two themes, the Rocketeer Theme and Jenny's theme, played over and over again. There's nothing wrong with the two themes, on the contrary they are both very enjoyable, but the CD simply needs more variety.

On a different note, the Cole Porter songs are wonderful for anyone who enjoys his music, and the singer has a sultry voice that's perfect for the selection.

Heroic images.......2004-10-16

Superman and Batman two heroes who get all the movies, toys, cartoons, etc... however with the Rocketeer we can start a new trend. Th Music by Horner fits right in with Superman by Mr. Williams and surpasses Mr. Elfman's work in Batman. on my Mix for heroes I included the Rocketeer as a tune for the golden Age Green lantern The Current GL has the Last Starfighter The Rocketeer is a thrilling adventure of the likes we just dont see any more The Music by Mr. Horner frames it and matches the spirit of it all so perfectly. you could have the worst day of your life and yet feel like a million bucks after listening to this sweeping score!

Excellent Score! One of Horner's best........2004-10-09

Since he wrote the score for Braveheart and won an Oscar for Titanic, James Horner has been among the most disappointing of film composers. His works have been highly derivative and this often makes the listener deride the composer for his lack of so-called talent. The Rocketeer proves te depth of Mr. Horner's talent. It's sweeping melodic main theme is a perfect counterpoint to the theme of flight running throughout the movie. His love theme is a classic old fashioned melody that perfectly fits with the movie and his use of the piano to subtly bring out the movie is totally fantastic. The Rocketeer is among the best of James Horner's works and is one of his most enjoyable scores. His work is truly a masterpiece. While the movie's special effects may seem dated, Horner's score is immortal and shows just how beautiful his music is when he writes original music.

Average customer rating: Sparkling Scarlatti PLETNEV IS ABSOLUTLEY FIRST RATE Scarlatti with pizzaz glenn gould wannabee 30 years too late Fine Scarlatti !

Mikhail Pletnev ~ Domenico Scarlatti - Keyboard Sonatas Mikhail Pletnev Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Domenico Scarlatti | Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Pletnev, Mikhail | ( P ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Scarlatti, Domenico | ( S ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Pletnev, Mikhail | ( P ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Horowitz Plays Scarlatti D. Scarlatti: 18 Sonatas Scarlatti: Piano Sonatas Scarlatti: Sonaten Sonatas And Rondos ASIN: B00005IA25 Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

1. Son in D, K443
2. Son in d, K1
3. Son in G, K283
4. Son in G, K284
5. Son in b, K27
6. Son in E, K380
7. Son in A, K24
8. Son in c#, K247
9. Son in f, K519
10. Son in F, K17
11. Son in d, K9
12. Son in a, K3
13. Son in A, K404
14. Son in d, K213
15. Son in D, K214

Tracks:

1. Son in D, K96
2. Son in G, K146
3. Son in b, K87
4. Son in G, K520
5. Son in c, K11
6. Son in f, K386
7. Son in f, K387
8. Son in A, K268
9. Son in d, K141
10. Son in A, K113
11. Son in f#, K25
12. Son in b, K173
13. Son in G, K523
14. Son in g, K8
15. Son in G, K259
16. Son in D, K29

Customer Reviews:

Sparkling Scarlatti.......2007-03-30

I can lay claim to be a lover of baroque music, rather than an aficionado of Domenico Scarletti. I insist on a harpsichord for Bach concertos, but am happy with, perhaps prefer, a piano for solo works. I have a good idea on how Scarlatti should sound, the music should dance and sparkle, light and airy, no thumping, even in solemn passages. I have to admit I did not much like the recent recording by Scherbakov, which was highly praised by most of the critics, I found it a bit ponderous. But I think this two CD recording by Mikhail Pletnev is pretty near perfect, and 2 hours 20 minutes of magic delivered to me in far away Australia for just over $12 is fantastic value. My only criticism is that the cover notes are skimpy. Five stars, easy. If you think of buying don't delay, it is no longer in Virgin's catalogue, so will soon disappear.

PLETNEV IS ABSOLUTLEY FIRST RATE.......2006-08-05

Ignore one silly review and focus on the intelligent ones. What an incredible value for less than $10.00! I have Pletnev's Live At Carnegie Hall which is fabulous. He is an incredible talent and these are wonderful interpretations of Scarlatti's incomparable sonatas. Treat yourself. The quality is excellent.

Scarlatti with pizzaz.......2005-08-07

If Vivaldi was the "concerto factory" of the 18th century, then Domenico Scarlatti was the "harpsichord sonata factory" with his some 550 individual compositions (mostly binary in form). Yet, as numerous as they are, these works are rich in musical innovations, techniques, textures and imagination. Only one person has recorded all of them (and survived). The great Vladimar Horowitz helped expose these great works in his legendary concerts, and Scarlatti's sonatas were his "calling card" to open many a concert.

Now, Russian piano-wizard Mikhail Pletnev brings his uninhibited technique to give this music an energetic workout on the piano (as opposed to the original harpsichord). And while Mr. Pletnev applies his characteristic stylistic liberties to the score, it seems to bring out the best in these works. His readings possess tremendous energy and verve, yet the music never seems quite 'overdone.' Indeed, Mr. Pletnev brings a captivating dynamic and pizzaz to many of these sonatas that is probably not out of the realm of what Scarlatti could imagine. After all, Scarlatti wrote much of this music with virtuosity in mind and an uninhibited style relative for his day. Overall, this is a most exciting and satisfying collection recorded in vivid, full-bodied sound.

This two CD set is a fine introduction to the many sonatas of Domenico Scarlatti and one of the best Baroque bargins around. Both Gramophone and Penguin give high marks to this set for its imaginative and dynamic readings and realistic, vivid sound. With Pletnev's fine readings here, this vivacious and intelligently-varied piano music should rise towards the status it deserves in the repertoire. Compositions - 4.5 stars; Peformance - 5 stars; Sound - 5 stars.

Equally receiving high marks is Pletnev's recording of C.P.E. Bach's much-neglected and highly innovative keyboard sonatas. Pletnev's Chopin recital featuring Sonata No. 3 is also a real treat and most recommended. And new for 2006 for Pletnev is a fresh recording of Mozart's piano sonatas (K. 330-332).

glenn gould wannabee 30 years too late.......2005-04-11

Along with Zarafiants's Naxos recording, this recording ranks at the bottom of currently available Scarlatti recordings. Sure, Pletnev has the chops, and his take on K 519 is exhilarating. But overall, the performances are weirdly accentuated and too fast--K 113, in which all sense of dialogue between the bass and extreme treble in this hand-crossing masterpiece is lost, is a sad example. Scarlatti can sound great on piano, as Pogorelich and Michael Lewin make clear.

Fine Scarlatti !.......2004-12-25

If you like Scarlatti on the piano versus the harpsichord, Pletnev is really worth considering.

l. Great technique: wonderfully clear, good use of contrast and dynamics; very musical;

2. Carefully thought out and well varied program (over thirty Scarlatti sonatas);

3. Excellent sound;

4. Very inexpensive (2 CDs for the less than the price of a regular CD);

He doesn't make me forget Horowitz -I haven't heard Pogorelich or Perahia in Scarlatti - but wonderful playing and broader exposure to Scarlatti, who has a style all his own, trumps everything else for me.

Average customer rating: I love this Another opinion The most beautiful CD to celebrate committed partnerships! Mits and Premsi are the bomb! Enraptured!

Songs for the Inner Lover Miten & Premal Manufacturer: White Swan Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Essence Dakshina Love Is Space Satsang: A Meditation in Song and Silence Embrace ASIN: B0000AINHV Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

1. So Much Magnificence
2. Vertical Reality
3. Second Chance
4. Sat Patim
5. Heart Beat
6. Till I Was Loved By You
7. Connection
8. Ishq' Allah
9. Into the Wind

Album Description

On his first release in six years, Miten delivers a heartfelt musical testament to the redeeming power of self-acceptance. Graced by Deva Premal's vocal harmonies, Miten's songs take flight, seamlessly blending male/female energy to reveal the healing balance that comes through true connection with the self. Miten created Songs for the Inner Lover as a soundtrack for the love and life experiences we all share. Insightful lyrics and refreshingly simple, melodic arrangements examine the many faces of love: from its manifestation on the physical plane and the master-disciple relationship to longing for meaningful companionship and the inner dialogues we conduct with ourselves.

Through their long and storied musical and life partnership together, Miten and bestselling mantra singer Deva Premal have created a true heart connection with each other and thousands of adoring fans worldwide. On Songs for the Inner Lover, Miten draws from that nourishing experience to offer a truthful and universal sentiment sure to provide healing comfort to all who are touched by love--or long to be.

Album Description

2003 release for the newage/world artists features 9 tracks. White Swan.

Customer Reviews:

I love this.......2007-07-30

I love this cd. it is very spiritually uplifting and I have several favorite songs.

Another opinion.......2006-06-14

I absolutely love Deva Premal's voice and CDs. This was a huge disappointment for me. I don't like almost everything on this CD. There's nothing remarkable about Miten's voice, even though it's certainly nice to listen to. His lyrics are banal. Sweet and heartfelt, but hackneyed.
There's nothing really bad about the music, but most of it is Miten by himself (the ones with Deva are far better, to my ear), and I honestly can't find anything to recommend it.
I only gave it two stars for the few songs that are predominantly Deva's voice.
As much as I am dissing this CD I wouldn't hesitate to recommend "Love is Space." So, if you're expecting something along those lines, don't get this as it's totally different.

The most beautiful CD to celebrate committed partnerships!.......2006-05-20

My girlfriend introduced this cd to me, and I have to say, I'm almost as much in love with this music as I am with her :) !!! It's a 'must have' for any couples who are truly committed to growing healthy partnerships of love. It celebrates the beauty that is at the heart of each one of us and gives such wonderful reverential acknowledgment to the divinity in all.
We've already decided that this will be the music we will choose for our wedding as we shared our first dance to the magnificent sentiments expressed in song by Miten and Deva Premal.
You won't be disappointed!!!!

Mits and Premsi are the bomb!.......2005-04-06

Click and get it! Get them all... Now! Bliss awaits....

Enraptured!.......2004-11-12

This is the greatest album. From the first to the last song, I float in a sea of love. I play it constantly and absolutely love it!

Average customer rating: Desisions... This is his best? Where's scooby? Hey look guys, Kermit the Frog released a reggae album Good Collection but..........................

Mr. Lover Lover: The Best Of Shaggy Volume 1 Shaggy Manufacturer: Virgin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Hotshot Boombastic Clothes Drop Lucky Day Hotshot Ultramix ASIN: B00000I8UB Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. Boombastic (Sting Remix)
2. In The Summertime
3. Oh Carolina
4. Nice & Lovely
5. The Train Is Coming
6. Why You Treat Me So Bad
7. Big Up
8. Piece Of My Heart
9. Luv Me Luv Me
10. Ey-Yo (The Reggae Virus)
11. Sexy Body Girls (Eye Of The Tiger Remix)
12. Something Different
13. That Girl (featuring Maxi Priest)
14. Better Not Be
15. Hot Gal
16. Boombastic (Album Version)
17. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

Desisions..........2006-07-01

This is an excellent cd for teens and adults but not so hot for kids because of the content, I personally like it but I like pretty much all music? depends on the age group actullaly!

This is his best?.......2006-04-21

I got this cheap, so I decided to risk purchasing it from what I'd heard on the radio- either this isn't his best music, or he's seriously deficient on ideas.

Where's scooby?.......2005-02-26

I like Shaggy, always have. He's high as a kite most of the time and always hungry, but I root for people like that. When I saw a best of Shaggy, I figured Casey Kasem got whacked out on pot and recorded and album. That would be very entertaining. Instead I get some guy that sounds like he has a bad cold singing(if you call it that) about how much the ladies love him. Yo Shag, that's my territory. If I want your women I just come over and get them to go with mine if you want to keep popping off. What? Are you wanting to fight? OK Shaggy, you and me outside in 23 minutes and I'll take you down? (23 minutes later). OK Shaggy, it's go time! How bout that? That's what I thought. Oh great here come the cops. Yes, I'm Rich King's breakfast nook and you can take him downtown. I don't really care for this Mr. Lover Lover collection because it's too busy and overly preoccupied with politics. If my car is having brake problems it's my dang business and you should stay out of it. I've already called just brakes and the estimate was too high.

Hey look guys, Kermit the Frog released a reggae album.......2003-06-12

...oh....wait, you mean this ISN'T Kermit? This is supposed to be a SERIOUS album? Astonishing.

Considering this mindless junk "reggae" must have Bob Marley rolling in his grave. This is just some nasal-voiced bleating over an overused R&B beat. This guy has at least one of the most ANNOYING voices I have ever heard. This is not singing, people! Nor is it reggae! It's just another dumb pop album that won't mean a thing in two weeks. Want real reggae? Buy Bob Marley or even Sublime. Don't waste your hard-earned money on this ridiculousness.

It's "Not Helpful" clicking time again.

Good Collection but.................................2002-02-13

I have been a fan of Shaggy since I first heard "Oh Carolina" and I love this Greatest Hits collection but for one track. On my album back, it says that Janet Jackson sings "Luv Me Luv Me" with him.

This cannot be true for the version on this album as it sounds absolutely nothing like Janet nor like the Track that was on the "How Stella got her Groove back" Soundtrack. It may just be my copy of the disc, but somehow I doubt it. This fact prevents me from giving this release the five stars it rightly deserves.

Other than this song, the album is "SWEET". His Maxi Priest collaborations among others are timeless and the two versions of "Mr. Boombastic" don't hurt this compilation either.

Average customer rating: Excellent

Dirty Reggae Aggrolites Manufacturer: Axe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Aggrolites Reggae Hit L.A. A Poet's Life Out of Nowhere Transitions ASIN: B00097275K Release Date: 2003-11-25

Tracks:

1. Hot Stop
2. Jimmy Jack
3. Black Lung
4. Keep It Cool
5. The Stampede
6. Money Hungry Woman
7. Put Your Weight On It
8. Pop The Trunk
9. Womens Rules
10. Burning Bush
11. Joe Grind
12. Reggae Wonderland
13. Lunar Eclipse
14. Dirty Reggae

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2007-05-12

Better than their second album if you ask me, worth getting if you can.

Average customer rating: Knocked Out by The Teeth! Best of 2007

You're My Lover Now The Teeth Manufacturer: Park the Van Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Carry the Wood We All Belong The Bird of Music Five Roses Plague Park ASIN: B000O59264 Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Molly Make Him Pay
2. The Trumpets Blared
3. Shoulderblade
4. A Fight In The Dark
5. Yellow
6. It's Not Funny
7. The Coolest Kid In School
8. Walk Like A Clown
9. Ball Of The Dead Rat
10. It's Over, It's Over
11. You're My Lover Now
12. Rabbit Run
13. You Feelings On Life
14. That Light Always Goes Out

Album Description

"This band has Official High Pop Harmonies and you actually should listen to them and make them your new favorite band." -- THE FADER

"The vocals on Carry the Wood, the third recording by Philadelphia-area rockers The Teeth, suggest what Alex, the protagonist in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange, might have sounded like had he been a sunny, loopy petty criminal rather than a vibrantly bitter sociopath." -- WASHINGTON POST "Ostensibly born with identical vocal cords, twin brothers Aaron and Peter MoDavis's harmonies on Carry the Wood are thicker than blood as they cull Brit rock from the Kinks to Costello." -- CMJ NEW MUSIC MONTHLY

Philadelphia's infamous foursome, The Teeth, spent the better part of 2006 locked away in a Northeast Philadelphia warehouse/studio. After spending most of 2005 and early 2006 touring the US in support of its 2005 EP Carry the Wood, the band was nearly out of sight. While the studio sound of The Teeth has been compared to the Beatles, early Bowie, and the Elvis Costello, the band's live performance has been likened to the Minutemen, Pavement, and even the Stooges. Thunderous bass lines, roaring brass sections, hand claps, foot stomps, jangly guitars, growls, screams, and of course those ever-so-beautiful harmonies that Teeth fans know and love--not to mention enough ideas to drive you insane. Recorded and produced by The Teeth and mixed by Nick Krill of the Spinto Band, You're My Lover Now will be ready for your embrace in late April 2007. It will be backed by extensive touring, lots of publicity, and of course, a "strong will to succeed."

Customer Reviews:

Knocked Out by The Teeth!.......2007-06-08

YOU'RE MY LOVER NOW is The Teeth's RUBBER SOUL: a breakthrough album that fulfills all early promises but takes things to a higher level.

They've never sounded so good on CD, and repeated listenings only sharpen one's appreciation of the artistry of Aaron, Pete, Brian, and Jonas.

Not only are The Teeth muscial, funny, surreal, manically energetic, unabashedly intelligent, and consistently surprising but also they are masters of what The Beatles sometimes called "gimmicks"--in the same way that Beethoven and Bach used gimmicks.

Their songs mix things up; they evolve and shift shape; they start one place and end up somewhere wholly unexpected. Honky-tonk piano, hand-claps, grunts, random chatter (is it really random?), shock openings and closings, melodic lines that won't leave your head--it's all here.

For those unfamiliar with the boys, Brian Ashby is the band's Hendrix, a guitar wizard whose hands and fingers fly faster over frets than hummingbird wings. Aaron Modavis is the lyric-writing eye of the Teeth's hurricane, a gentle verbal genius whose lyrics allude to T.S. Eliot, King Crimson, The Kinks, and everything in-between. Twin Pete Modavis is the meanest bass player I've ever seen live: big thrumming fingers that George Harrison would have admired. The twins play off each other telepathically, but Brian is utterly in synch with their Apollonian madness. Watching them live, they'll suddenly soar into leaping, hopping, flapping, perfervid Dionysian frenzies that are wholly controlled. Drummer Jonas? He's a rock-steady tubthumper whose polyrhythms keep pace with all the key shifts, time-signature twistings, and vocal pyrotechnics of the other three (who have been playing together for over a decade).

On YOU'RE MY LOVER NOW (the title song whose first words--"Stupid girl!"--are as romantic as the Stones' song of the same name), we enter realms of weddings where a bridesmaid pops a lude; a scenic swimming pool where the narrator's anorexic girlfriend is talking on the phone to the coolest kid at school; the world of Molly (a la "Ob-la-di, Ob-la da"?), whose nightmare may end with flowers blooming; and so much more ("I only care about me!"). Here, form fits content at a level never-before reached by the band--and it's all danceable, listenable, memorizeable, canonizeable.

These guys are ready for ROLLING STONE coverage--and it's about time! (TIME should cover them, too!) Little Steven's Underground Garage may not yet have added The Teeth to its stable of Rock 'n' Roll that Will Save The World, but it's gonna happen soon.

Do yourself a favor: buy this CD and discover what rock always has been: cerebration, liberation, intoxication, jubilation, and celebration.

Best of 2007.......2007-05-26

Amazing album from Philidelphia's best. I believe that The Teeth have have been put on this planet to bring melody back to rock and roll. Not to pile on to the usual comparisons, but this record really can remind you of the Beatles, Bowie, Elvis Costello, and the Zombies. Don't get me wrong, it's not a throwback or a cheesy imitation. It's just a reminder of the lack of melody and pop-tunesmanship that exist in rock music today. Excellent playing, lyrics and harmonies reign all over this wonderful album. It has a classic analog sound which only adds to the warmth of the band's music. They're also an amazing live band. I was lucky enough to catch them in Buffalo about a month ago, and they absolutely blew me away. So do yourself a favor and pick up this record or go see these guys live. They really are a breath of fresh air.

Average customer rating: The sultan of love songs!!!!! I Love Babyface Get to know Babyface by this album. Great Balladeer sugahill

Tender Lover Babyface Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: For the Cool in You A Closer Look The Day Lovers Love Songs ASIN: B000058T5S Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

1. It's No Crime
2. Tender Lover
3. Let's Be Romantic
4. Can't Stop My Heart
5. My Kinda Girl
6. Where Will You Go (Prelude)
7. Whip Appeal
8. Soon As I Get Home
9. Given A Chance
10. Sunshine
11. Where Will You Go

Customer Reviews:

The sultan of love songs!!!!!.......2007-08-03

Babyface is a true balladeer. All of his songs clearly exemplifies that he is a true lover. I love the way he captures emotions, and the way that he writes. His voice is also soothing too. Two of my favorite songs on this album are Given A Chance, and Where Will You Go. I will forever be a lifelong Babyface fan.

I Love Babyface.......2007-06-19

This cd is off the hook.I remember when i was 9 i heared it for the first time and i still love it..Babyface you rock

Get to know Babyface by this album........2006-06-17

This is the album that got me hooked on chubby-cheeks-face. Kenny Edmonds has one of the most unique and recognizable voice in R & B history. This solo album yielded the first number one R&B hit of the 1990s while establishing Edmonds as a major personality and performer. He wrote or co-wrote much of the material and even played several instruments. It was a combination of slick production and nicely sung sentimental tributes and heartache ballads.

"Whip appeal" was my jam and I played that track religiously. Up beat tempo "It's no crime," and "Tender lover," ushered in a sound along with partner and one half of Laface records La Reid that had ruled the sound waves during that time. "Soon as I get home" was also my favorite but hardly believable. Babyface is like the Smokey Robinson in the 60's, and Lionel Richie in the late 70's to mid eighties. Songs about love and human feelings was Baby face signature. I would have loved to hear more of his trademark onto his recent albums but it clearly can't touch this one.

This album is simply the best because there are no-skip able tracks. This is the one to have especially if you never own a babyface album.

Great Balladeer.......2006-02-25

I had to only give the cd 4 stars because I distinctly recall only basically playing the B-side of the then tape. I loved "Its No Crime", it got lots of rotation on BET's Video Soul, the mecca for R & B at the time. (Go Donnie Simpson!) The dance cuts are 'nice' (Let's Be Romantic, My Kinda Girl, Tender Lover) but the moneyshot is on the Ballads. All of them. "Whip Appeal" got all the credit for being a popular slow jam (which by the way is co-wrote by Pebbles, further insighting unfounded rumors of their 'affair') It worked out just fine, LA got to marry Pebbles and Face ended up marrying someone who looked like her evil twin. "Sunshine" my favorite song by Face, is very underratted, its the most sincere love song on the album IMO. The lyrics still hold up and make you long for meeting that special someone to fantasize about making babies with, and marrying. And is there a woman in 1989' who didn't think every man should make "Soon As I get Home" their Mantra??? BabyFace said on his 1st Arsenio Hall appearance "I just like to give the ladies what they wanna hear", Oh yeah you did. He needs to return to what made him a/famous b/different c/quality over the rest> ROMANCE, NOT JIVE-TALKING FOOLISH MASOCHINISTIC MUSIC.

sugahill.......2006-01-17

This has got to be one of the greatest R&B albums of all time. This album made Babyface. From the funky tracks "It's No Crime" and I Can't Stop My Heart, to the soul-stirring ballad Where Will You Go, this album is good from top to bottom. This album has a special place in my heart because it was at this time in my life (1990) that i started really appreciating music. Sadly Babyface has strayed from his earlier style. I would not buy any of his new stuff. I wish he would go back to writing and performing like his Tender Lover days.

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