No Boundaries

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo proved itself pliable enough when the a capella group was heavily featured on Paul Simon's Graceland. Other crossover collaborations have followed, but few work as seamlessly as this collection, which features old LBM songs, Zulu traditionals and European classical material done in collaboration with the English Chamber Orchestra. The rich vocal sound literally fuses with the classical musicians in much the same way as a classical choral group does. To its credit, the orchestra (and arranger Isak Roux) loosens up to fit the more oral/aural traditions of the singers--the music is less precise and reliant on virtuosity. The orchestra provides a particularly sympathetic counterpoint on the traditional "Awu Wemadoda" and is downright playful sounding on "Dona Nobis Pacem." Sounding as elegant and reverent, Ladysmith more than meets the orchestra halfway on the famous Bach choral piece "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring." Making borders and boundaries irrelevant, this is a work of startling beauty that couldn't be improved upon. –-Tad Hendrickson

More Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Graceland	Gift of the Tortoise	Raise Your Spirit Higher
Journey of Dreams	Gospel Songs	Umthombo Wamanzi

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Average customer rating: Great The 5 Browns & No Boundaries A bit dissapointing Plenty of speed, but little passion Wow!

No Boundaries The 5 Browns Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lecuona | Lecuona, Ernesto | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lutoslawski | Lutoslawski, Witold | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liebermann | Liebermann, Lowell | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The 5 Browns No Boundaries The 5 Browns Greatest Hits Volume One Romance Of The Violin (Live From New York In Concert) ASIN: B000EQ47G8 Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

1. Rhapsody in Blue
2. Malaguena from Andalucia Suite
3. Simple Gifts/Going Home; Shaker Hymn\ Going Home
4. Full Stride Ahead (Rag)
5. Feria from Rapsodie Espagnole
6. Gargoyles, Op. 29; III. Allegro moderato
7. Gargoyles, Op. 29; IV. Presto feroce
8. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6
9. Variations on a Theme of Paganini
10. Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; I. Danza del viejo boyero (Dance of the Old Cowherd)
11. Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; II. Danza de la mozo donosa (Dance of the Delightful Young Girl)
12. Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; III. Danza del gaucho matrero (Dance of the Artful Herdsman)
13. Valse and Romance; Valse
14. Valse and Romance; Romance
15. The Firebird (from the 1911 Version)

Album Description

CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album

DVD SIDE: - Music Videos: "Simple Gifts/ Going Home", "Firebird" and "Rhapsody in Blue" - Photo Gallery - PCM Stereo and Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound mix

Customer Reviews:

Great.......2007-06-20

These talent kids are waesom they are just wounderful.

The 5 Browns & No Boundaries.......2007-01-15

Both CD's are very good. Great talent! Looking forward to the next CD.

A bit dissapointing.......2007-01-14

I guess I was expecting more of a Ferrante and Teicher thing with more than one piano going at a time ... could be that it is but, if so, am missing depth ... great family but disappointing album

Plenty of speed, but little passion.......2007-01-12

The essential problem with the 5 Browns is that no one (including the Browns) seems to understand who they really are. Are they serious classical musicians? Or are they just bouncy high-energy classical missionaries preaching to the un-converted who may not know Ravel from rap, but can be impressed by anyone who can play their instrument really really fast?

Because that's what the Browns excel at--playing really fast. Subtlety and nuance just aren't what these siblings are all about.

But maybe it's not them--maybe it's the Sony Records marketing geniuses who are telling them to lay off Clair de Lune. Look at the packaging. The photos and liner notes tell the story--these aren't your parents' classical musicians. The photos show laughing kids jumping in unison. The liner notes don't talk about the music, but about things like energy and joy and that it's okay to like classical music.

As serious classical musicians the Browns are undoubtedly technically gifted, but lack the lyrical and emotional depth of true artists. Far too often they mistake speed and rhythm for nuance and feeling. Their sheltered life at Julliard may have something to do with it--but whatever the reason, in the entire hour of music there's very little here that is moving. I'm inclined to want to check back with them in a decade or so after they've been knocked around by life a little and see how they play then.

This album is more even than their first, but doesn't reach the highs of either "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" or "Scenes from West Side Story" from their first album. Their arrangements are less intriguing, and the results are less fulfilling. The final benedictive chords of the Firebird come across as unsubtle chord-crashing when moved onto five pianos. It's always interesting, but rarely moving. I sat my wife down and played the Brown's Firebird finale back-to-back with Bernstein's version with the NY philharmonic. No comparison.

Yet only one cut really fails. Unfortunately, it was the one I was most hoping would be a success. The idea of weaving Copland's "Simple Gifts" with the largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony was brilliant. Unfortunately, the arrangement is uninspired and weak. They went mining for gold, and only found a little pyrite.

In the end, classical music fans will find this an interesting experiment, but not much more. Non-fans (which appear to be Sony's target audience) will like the gee-whiz go-power and energy. Perhaps the 5 Browns will serve the world best as recruiters for the classical cause, whose converts will go on to discover the Serkin's and Van Cliburn's of the world.

Final thought. While listening to the album I got a mental image of the 5 Browns recording the Minute Waltz. At the end of the take they look anxiously at the in-studio coach. "How'd we do?" they ask. The coach looks up from his stopwatch. "58.2 seconds," he says. Their heads drop. "Our personal best is 57-flat," one of them says. "Come on, guys, let's do it again. I know we can do a 56.5".

Wow!.......2007-01-10

I highly recommend this DVD/CD combo disc to appreciate that FIVE people play simultaneously in lock-step rhythm. Let alone, siblings. It is quite a feat to accomplish their task, and wholly resonated when you listen to the depth of tonal quality in their unique selections.

Average customer rating: If Music Could Spin the World... An enjoyable CD no sophomore slump here Different and inspiring! Dual Disc

No Boundaries Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Ginastera | Ginastera, Alberto | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lecuona | Lecuona, Ernesto | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liszt | Liszt, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lutoslawski | Lutoslawski, Witold | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Liebermann | Liebermann, Lowell | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The 5 Browns No Boundaries The 5 Browns Memory [Includes Bonus CD] Romance Of The Violin (Live From New York In Concert) ASIN: B000ELJB0A Release Date: 2006-04-04

Tracks:

1. Rhapsody in Blue
2. Malaguena from Andalucia Suite
3. Simple Gifts/Going Home; Shaker Hymn\ Going Home
4. Full Stride Ahead (Rag)
5. Feria from Rapsodie Espagnole
6. Gargoyles, Op. 29; III. Allegro moderato
7. Gargoyles, Op. 29; IV. Presto feroce
8. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6
9. Variations on a Theme of Paganini
10. Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; I. Danza del viejo boyero (Dance of the Old Cowherd)
11. Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; II. Danza de la mozo donosa (Dance of the Delightful Young Girl)
12. Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2; III. Danza del gaucho matrero (Dance of the Artful Herdsman)
13. Valse and Romance; Valse
14. Valse and Romance; Romance
15. The Firebird (from the 1911 Version)

Amazon.com

This piano-playing team of five siblings could be easily dismissed as just another crossover ploy, but that would be a mistake. My initial surprise turned into an hour of pleasant listening and, on rehearings, to admiration for this unique ensemble of talented young artists. For one thing, they've got the chops to bring off some fiendishly difficult works. Listen to the way sisters Desirae and Deondra tackle modernist Witold Lutoslawski's Variations on a Theme of Paganini, or brother Ryan's colorful romp through Ginastera's tricky dance rhythms. The fivesome also achieve carefully balances in their concerted works, with a scrupulously turned version of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and their arrangement of highlights from Stravinsky's Firebird. Those in doubt should hear tracks two through four, for irresistible versions of Lecouna's popular Malaguena, a fetching combination of Dvorak and Copland, and a piano rag by John Novacek. A delightful, spirited disc that never fails to please. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

If Music Could Spin the World..........2006-12-05

...this CD would have our planet twirling voraciously. The Browns are back, and they're as stunning as ever. The brilliant fivesome (Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody, and Ryan) simply shine in this recording. Their first recording was absoulutely breathtaking, but you could sense a cautious sort of "nervousness." The 5 Browns have overcome all caution, nervous or naught, and whiz confidently through dazzling solos, duets, and, of course, quintets. The highlights of this CD for me personally were 1) The 5 piano Rhapsody in Blue 2) Malaguena, performed by the lovely Brown brothers 3) Last but DEFINATELY not least, the 5 piano interpretation of Stravinsky's Firebird. Oh, I cannot convey to you the power and incandescent beauty of 'The Firebird,' especially on 5 pianos! 'The Firebird' alone makes this CD a winner. Other than that, frankly, I didn't get all excited about the other tracks. The Argentinian Dances are quite masterfully performed by Ryan, and I very much enjoyed Desirae and Deondra's (the inseparable duoists) 'Variations on a Theme of Paganini." This is not to be confused with the immensely popular 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini'(composed by the incomparable Rachmaninoff.) All in all, if you enjoy a twist (but a respectful twist) on the world's greatest music, you will enjoy the power that's contained in this little Dual Discer.
(As a closing note, the video side of the disc is very entertaining, including music videos of Rhap in Blue, Simple Gifts, and The Firebird. Of course they cut the clips a bit, and I won't say it isn't noticeable, but boy is it cool to see the 5 in action!)

An enjoyable CD.......2006-08-05

I would have to say that I was absolutely amazed with this CD. I'm usually not the type of person who would listen to classical music, but I thoroughly loved it. I love playing it in the car on the way to class; it gets me relaxed. Buy 'No Boundaries'!! You will not regret it!

no sophomore slump here.......2006-08-04

I had always been a little bored by music for 2 or more pianos, but this disc changed my mind -- very exciting!

I recently had the pleasure of meeting The 5 Browns - what a nice bunch. They are all very talented, but the sum is even better than the parts -- what playing & what great enthusiasm. They obviously have fun making music together and they have the chops to make it exciting for the listener. Especially fun are Rhapsody in Blue and the excerpts from the Firebird. The DVD video bits are a nice bonus.

I'm waiting impatiently for their next disc.

Different and inspiring!.......2006-06-22

Well, I must say that I enjoyed this second CD better than the first one. There was more variety and I loved the arrangements for 5 pianos! As a teen classical pianist, it is cool to see someone finally making classical music fun and interesting. They have re-inspired me and my love for classical music!

Dual Disc.......2006-06-21

I really enjoyed the DualDisc version. Being able to see the 5 Browns playing adds so much. This is a wonderful disk. A great gift to introduce younger and older audiences to classical music!

Average customer rating: Simply Amazing! One world Beautiful Breathtaking! Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

No Boundaries Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music South Africa | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Voices from Heaven Long Walk to Freedom Raise Your Spirit Higher: Wenyukela The Best of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Blessed ASIN: B00070EBDK Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Jabulani-Rejoice
2. Homeless
3. Awu Wemadoda
4. Amazing Grace
5. Dona Nobis Pacem
6. Ngingenwe Emoyeni (Wind Of The Spirit Of God)
7. Umzuzu Nayi Ujesu
8. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
9. Sanctus (Heilig, Heilig, Heilig)
10. Ave Verum Corpus
11. Lifikile Ivangeli
12. Walil' Umtwana (The Child Is Crying)

Amazon.com

Ladysmith Black Mambazo proved itself pliable enough when the a capella group was heavily featured on Paul Simon's Graceland. Other crossover collaborations have followed, but few work as seamlessly as this collection, which features old LBM songs, Zulu traditionals and European classical material done in collaboration with the English Chamber Orchestra. The rich vocal sound literally fuses with the classical musicians in much the same way as a classical choral group does. To its credit, the orchestra (and arranger Isak Roux) loosens up to fit the more oral/aural traditions of the singers--the music is less precise and reliant on virtuosity. The orchestra provides a particularly sympathetic counterpoint on the traditional "Awu Wemadoda" and is downright playful sounding on "Dona Nobis Pacem." Sounding as elegant and reverent, Ladysmith more than meets the orchestra halfway on the famous Bach choral piece "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring." Making borders and boundaries irrelevant, this is a work of startling beauty that couldn't be improved upon. --Tad Hendrickson

More Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Graceland	Gift of the Tortoise	Raise Your Spirit Higher
Journey of Dreams	Gospel Songs	Umthombo Wamanzi

Customer Reviews:

Simply Amazing!.......2007-02-12

I have been a fan of Ladysmith for many years and have a few of their albums but this is simply amazing! Music truly has no boundaries and they have used their God given talent to touch the lives of many people. It doesn't sound like it's possible, but they have really crossed many boundaries and this album is just another example of how far one can go if only they believe!

One world.......2007-01-12

This CD has multipal messages, but the one that strikes me most is the juxtaposition of European "classical" and African "classical". The human soul is one and at the same time unique. That message comes through clearly, and as a bonus, the powerful messages that each track provides in both content and style must not be missed.

Beautiful.......2005-04-26

I had never heard of this group before and since I like to investigate different types of music, I decided to give it a try. I have truly enjoyed this CD. The more I listen, the more I like. I would highly recommend.

Breathtaking! .......2005-02-11

When I first saw the album, I thought---what???? Traditionally, Ladysmith Black Mambazo sings acapella with the notable exceptions of the times they accompany Paul Simon. The group sings a beautiful, close harmony and uses vocalese techniques to provide the occasional percussive click or ululation. Still, the lineup was hard to resist.

"No Boundaries" is pretty amazing stuff, let me tell you. With the help of the English Chamber Orchestra directed by Ralph Gothoni, the two groups meet together on each other's common ground. Ladysmith sings traditional "Amazing Grace", Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" Schubert's "Sanctus." Then the orchestra gets into the African groove for music from South Africa.

Altogether a beautifully arranged, sung, and orchestrated work. If you are new to Ladysmith, this is a good CD to start. If you're an old fan, you'll definitely want "No Boundaries" to complete your collection.

Beautiful. Simply beautiful........2005-02-05

The collaboration between Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the English Chamber Orchestra cannot be improved. The sound that both ensembles make together truly is beautiful indeed, as the original Mambazo songs (of which includes "Jabulani (Rejoice)", "Lifikile Ivangeli (The Gospel Arrives)"), the Zulu traditional selections ("Awu Wemadoda (Hey, Man)", "Walil'Umntwana (The Child is Crying)") to the classicals "Dona Nobis Pacem", a joyous song in its own right, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and "Ave Verum Corpus". This album definately and distinctly proves that music has no boundaries. Mambazo founder and lead singer Joseph Shabalala and Orchestra conductor Ralf Gothoni (along with arranger Isak Roux) have brought to their many fans a selection of compelling and captivating tunes.

Average customer rating: Not bad, not great American Tune Do not bother with this one Unauthorized release of her music VERY DISAPPOINTED

No Boundaries Eva Cassidy Manufacturer: Renata ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Method Actor The Other Side American Tune Eva by Heart Time After Time ASIN: B00004Y6WR Release Date: 2000-09-19

Tracks:

1. Emotional Step
2. The Waiting Is Over
3. You Are
4. Natural Woman
5. Little Children
6. I've Got This Feeling
7. When It's Too Late
8. On The Inside
9. Emotional Step - radio edit
10. Natural Woman - traditional
11. Little Children - reflection

Album Description

No Boundaries showcases a different side of Eva, the work she did as a session vocalist. It includes songs written and produced by Tony Taylor and David Christopher as well as two stunning new takes on the classic "Natural Woman". These were some of the first songs Eva ever sang in a professional studio environment (her work before having been done on either home equipment or recorded live). For those who appreciate Eva's stunning vocal work, this is a CD not to be missed.

Album Description

HDCD pressing of 2000 album from the passionate Washington D.C. Singer who died of cancer in 1996 at the age of 33. 11 tracks. Renata.

Customer Reviews:

Not bad, not great.......2007-01-07

This album is not nearly as bad as some people here would have you think. It is at least as good as 95% of the popular 'Pop' albums out there. Seriously. But the trouble is that, when comparing it to Eva's AMAZING recordings on her other disks, it definitely comes off as second best.

Eva is at her best when she is sitting on a stool in some smokey bar, singing her heart out. The beauty of Eva Cassidy is her lyricism and her incredible 'from the soul' renditions of all of her music. In this album, those things are lost, since the producers (without the permission of her estate) took some of her vocal tracks, after her death, and buried them in instrumental and 'support' tracks, in arrangements that she never would have approved. The true Eva is here, somewhere, but she doesn't come all the way through. Even so, as I said, it is at least as good as most of the BEST Pop disks out there.

Don't shy away from getting this disk, if you like Eva, but don't expect magic from it. Just be thankful that she never went 'commercial,' because this disk is EXACTLY the type of pigeon-holed recording that the recored industry was trying to push her into.

American Tune.......2003-08-25

"American Tune" is superlative. Buy it! You won't regret your choice if you appreciate great musical creativity. "Drowning In A Sea Of Love" is Eva the 'rocker.' She never fails to give something new and creative. Eva is the best female vocalist of our time. Her appeal cuts across all age levels of admirers in many nations from Canada to Finland to Japan and even to the USA.Eva's music never grows old. Buy it and hear for yourself.

Do not bother with this one.......2003-05-12

Just to add to the many reviews already written...this is a "departure" from Eva's other CDs and it is a road not worth taking in this case. The songs are just bad, and the vocals, although very good, do not bring the feeling and intensity of her other CDs.

I just recently learned about Eva and am now an avid fan and was truly disappointed by this...but by no means think any differently about Eva - she clearly did not have her heart in this.

Unauthorized release of her music.......2002-08-29

I recently read that this album was released over "strenuous objections" from Eva Cassidy's family. As someone previously commented, she never would have released these cuts to the public. I suppose there is always a market for unauthorized biographies and disc's, but it seems a shame that listeners "blame" Eva for poor quality of an album she had nothing to do with.

VERY DISAPPOINTED.......2002-08-01

If this had been the first Eva Cassidy album I purchased, I would never have bought another and would have missed knowing one of the most marvelous voices in music. The songs here are awful, and the production is very artificial. This album is a disservice to Eva Cassidy. I listened twice and then threw it away. Fortunately, I can go back to other Eva Cassidy albums which I play over and over.

Average customer rating: fun CD to listen to, puts you in a good mood Excellent Music Absolutely amazing.... Wonderful Celtic Fiddle A fine blend of traditional and contemporary fiddling

No Boundaries Natalie MacMaster Manufacturer: Rounder / UMGD ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Fit as a Fiddle My Roots Are Showing A Compilation In My Hands Blueprint ASIN: B0000003ER Release Date: 1997-03-11

Tracks:

1. The Honeysuckle Set
2. My Friend Buddy
3. Fiddle & Bow
4. Reel Beatrice
5. Paddy LeBlanc's Set
6. Silverwells
7. The Drunken Piper
8. Catharsis
9. Where's Howie?
10. Bill Crawford's Set
11. The Beaumont Rag
12. The Autograph
13. Rev. Archie Beaton

Customer Reviews:

fun CD to listen to, puts you in a good mood.......2007-02-12

This is the best Natalie MacMaster CD I have. I own two other ones and this is my favorite. Track 8 is so cool. Since I play fiddle, I can play along with her. She has a music book out. It's a combination of her songs from three CDs.
I love listening to this CD around the house. Natalie is such a spunky player, how can you not feel happy when you hear her? I was at one of her performances and was taken by her playing. This is a fantastic CD!

Excellent Music.......2001-04-30

After downloaing the free mp3 files, I bought the CD. The music is beautiful; at times relaxing, at other times, inspiring. If you like Celtic music or just acoustic music in general give this artist a try.

Absolutely amazing...........2000-04-19

Six months ago, I had never heard of Natalie MacMaster, then quite by accident, hear (and saw) the video of "In My Hands" and have since become one of her biggest fans. "No Boundaries" is the title of this CD and it could not be better named. Ms. MacMaster's fiddle playing stretches beyond the limits of "traditional" Celtic music and blends other musical disciplines into music that truly knows no boundaries...Neither is Ms. Macmaster one to hog the spotlight, even on her own CD...Bruce Guthro's beautiful song "Fiddle and Bow",which he sings, highlighted by Natalie's fiddle playing is one of the CD's high spots and don't miss Cookie Rankins vocal on "Drunken Piper" If you are a MacMaster fan,or merely someone who likes a talented musician showing the world "how its done"....don't miss this CD

Wonderful Celtic Fiddle.......1999-08-03

I have seen Natalie MacMaster perform twice, once with a "Masters of the Folk Violin" tour and recently at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, Oregon with Mary Black. MacMaster is electrifying on stage and in her recordings. "No Boundaries" features MacMaster's fiddle brilliance accompanied by a traditional band (guitar, drums, keyboard), which results in a wonderful sound. MacMaster's latest, "My Roots Are Showing," won Canada's Juneau Award (equivalent to USA's Grammy Award), but is not currently available for sale in the US. This album is absolutely wonderful, it ends much too soon.

A fine blend of traditional and contemporary fiddling.......1998-12-08

Natalie McMasters is one of the hottest fiddlle players I've ever heard. Her CD reflects her grasp of traditional Cape Breton fiddling and stretches it's limits all the way to swing and beyond.A delicate touch and lightning fast...this album will take you for a wild ride and possibly be the best music you've purchased in a long time. My choice for traditional Album of the Year!

Average customer rating: Good mix, good bands, good cause. Great An Ok cd if you like that kind of stuff Awesome CD No Boundaries rulez for Variety

No Boundaries: A Benefit For The Kosovar Refugees Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tibetan Freedom Concert; New York City, June 1997 America: A Tribute to Heroes Trampoline Records Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Help: A Charity Project for the Children of Bosnia Sweet Relief: A Benefit For Victoria Williams ASIN: B00000JBDJ Release Date: 1999-06-15

Tracks:

1. Last Kiss - Pearl Jam
2. Baba (Live) - Alanis Morissette
3. The Ghost Of Tom Joad - Rage Against The Machine
4. War Of Man (Live) - Neil Young
5. Freak On A Leash (Freakin' B Mix) - Korn
6. Psycho Man (Danny Saber Remix) - Black Sabbath
7. Come Down - Bush
8. Leather Jacket - Ben Folds Five
9. Take Me Away - Oasis
10. Mary - Sarah McLachlan
11. Go - Indigo Girls
12. Used To Be Lucky - The Wallflowers
13. Wolf In Sheep's Clothing - Jamiroquai
14. Merman - Tori Amos
15. Black Paintings - Peter Gabriel
16. Soldier Of Love - Pearl Jam

Amazon.com

Pulled together quickly as a response to the Kosovar refugee crisis in the Balkans in the spring of 1999, No Boundaries presents 16 rare and previously unavailable tracks from 15 late-'90s rock powerhouses. The only outfit represented twice here is Pearl Jam, who contribute the likable A and B sides of a 1998 fan-club vinyl single--covers of "Last Kiss" and "Soldier of Love," '60s jukebox faves given refreshingly tossed-off treatments by Seattle's favorite sons. Also drawn to the benevolent project are Alanis Morissette (chipping in a live version of "Baba"), Sarah McLachlan (a live "Mary"), and Tori Amos (the previously unheard studio track, "Merman"). Oldsters (Neil Young, Black Sabbath, Peter Gabriel) mix with relative upstarts (Korn, Jamiroquai, and Rage Against the Machine, who pummel Bruce Springsteen's "Ghost of Tom Joad" to suit their needs), all for a noble cause. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Good mix, good bands, good cause........2003-11-17

This was probably bought by more "Pearl Jam" fans than anyone. Two songs from those guys are on here, both good. Besides those, the tracks I like most are from "Rage Against The Machine", "Bush", "Peter Gabriel", and a great live "Neil Young" song. But most of them are good. If you enjoy the majority of these bands, then this is well worth it, especially used. If there's a "PJ" fan in the world who still wants this cd for "Last Kiss", it's also on their "Lost Dogs" collection.

Great.......2000-12-21

Though it was thrown together hastily, NO BOUNDARIES is fantastic. It includes a pre-sell-out-KoRn (who still aren't very good), Pearl Jam (Last Kiss was a big push for the album. but it gets on my nerves), Sarah McLaughlin (Mary is a fantastic song, its great live), Alanis Morrisette (you can barely tell its live, its identical to the studio version, but still good), Bush(my favorite. I LOVE it.), The Wallflowers (Jakob Dylan has all the potential. He could be his father. Accept his voice is much better and his lyrics different. But I still love them both), Bens Fold Five, Peter Gabriel, Black Sabbath, Rage Against the Machine (pre break up. with their politically oreinted music this is a nice change. I love da Boss)and ther Indigo Girls (GO is a great song, even the studio version. I love Amy Rays voice. This is a SUPERB recording.)

Just buy it.

An Ok cd if you like that kind of stuff.......2000-05-02

I bought this cd for "Last Kiss" which I'm sure a lot of people did. It was worth the money. Especially that "Solider of Love". WOW! I also enjoyed the remix of "Freak On A Leash" by KoRn. I liked that song and I didn't really want to buy the whole KoRn cd.

This is just my opinion. If you don't necessarily like this kind of music then you better look before you leap (listen before you buy). I thought it was an awesome cd.

Awesome CD.......1999-12-28

This is a great CD! The remix of KoRn's "Freak on a leash" is amazing and Rage Against The Machine and Pearl Jam did a great job. Buy this Cd as soon as possible.

No Boundaries rulez for Variety.......1999-11-25

for you rock fans we have korn, rage, and pearl jam but then there's also tori, sarah, and ben folds five for the softer side of us all. also for a touch of the classic old stuff peter gabriel and neil yound make an appearance. I love the way this album has everything.

Average customer rating: Beres Hammond good ole beres...did it again!!!! This CD illustrates why I love Beres so much! COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER Beres keeps his platinum standard yet again

Love Has No Boundaries Beres Hammond Manufacturer: Vp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: In Control Ultimate Collection Ultimate Collection Reggae Max Lessons of Life ASIN: B00049QKTM Release Date: 2004-11-23

Tracks:

1. Interlude
2. Solid Love
3. Good Old Dancehall Vibes
4. Songs Of Happiness
5. All For Me
6. Thanks Fe Mi Pride & Joy
7. Love Mood
8. There For You
9. No More
10. If This Isn't Love
11. Love Has No Boundaries
12. Feel Love
13. Let The Good Times Roll
14. Weary Soldier
15. Be That Person
16. If I Should Wait
17. Not Over Until It's Done
18. Let It Flow
19. Fly Like An Angel

Customer Reviews:

Beres Hammond.......2007-01-11

the man has soul and a connection to a higher power. I really enjoy his voice, words, music

good ole beres...did it again!!!!.......2006-05-10

i should be receiving my copy in a few days and i can't wait because i know i'm a kill it.

i listened to the clips and they are all beautiful, some are my favorite ofcourse.

i'm a long time beres fan, and love all his music, but this cd is a hit, for sure.

get it, and you'll be groovin' all day long. guaranteed!

can't wait to get mine!!!!!!!!!!

This CD illustrates why I love Beres so much!.......2006-02-07

I'm very impressed with this CD. I think Beres has truly out done himself this time. Makes me fall in love with lover's rock all over again. Great job!

COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER.......2005-11-19

This CD could have been much better. It is not good as his previous ones. I rush to get this one, but only to be disappointed.

Beres keeps his platinum standard yet again.......2005-09-22

This is another amazing work of art by Beres Hammond. His emotion, passion and compassion ring through every lyric. His talent and creativity are ever-present in his collabourations with other artistes. I recommend this album to one and all, without hesitation.

Average customer rating: Totally Underrated, legendary shredder. NOT the fastest, and boring. Great CD 20 years too late fastest pick, that's all

No Boundaries Michael Angelo Manufacturer: Perris Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rusty Cooley Speed Metal Symphony The Very Best of Impelliteri: Faster Than the Speed of Light Second Heat Unleash the Fury ASIN: B000056YRP Release Date: 2000-08-01

Tracks:

1. Intro: This CD Is Dedicated to You
2. Rain Forest
3. Science Fiction
4. Peace
5. I Do for You
6. Jam Game
7. 2X Again
8. No Boundaries
9. Finish Line
10. Outsideinside

Customer Reviews:

Totally Underrated, legendary shredder........2007-02-16

I think the reason why we don't hear Michael Angelo in the same breath as Steve Vai or Paul Gilbert is because he stuck to his guns and never did anything as overtly commercial as those two. Paul Gilbert joined M.r Big and did essentially pop rock with the shred toned down, and of course Vai is well known for being involved in projects from Zappa to David Lee Roth. I'm not criticizing those guys but the fact of the matter is, Michael Angelo is just as good as those guys, especially showing his strengths on his solo debut, No Boundraies. The album features everything from shred, prog fusion, to all out thrash metal, to soft neo classical passagess. I would say its up there with Jason Becker's Perpetual Burn because of its ability to be catchy and complex at the same time. The man stuck to his guns, recorded great solo albums while others went for more commercial pastures. Its a shame alot of people haven't heard of Angelo but I think people are starting to, and will continue to. What I hope for is a collaboration (which is actually rumored to take place one day) between another great shredder, Michael Romeo. Just imagine an album with both these geniuses together. That's going to be something definitely worth owning when it comes out!

NOT the fastest, and boring........2006-12-07

Michael Angelo is NOT the fastest shredder. That bore goes to Herman Li (LEE) from a power metal band called Dragonforce. He is so fast that you will check your disc to see if it is running at the correct speed. It all sounds speeded up and so boring. It's all power for the cause and saying very little musically.

If you would like shred with tasteful musical lines, then listen to Scotty Anderson, Danny Gatton, Jimmy Bruno, Eric Johnson and jazz guitarists like Joe Pass and of course John McLaughlin with the original Mahavishnu Orchestra. Now that's impressive!

Great CD.......2006-06-01

I picked up this CD not long ago and I'm glad I did. MAB, as a player and composer, is absolutley great. I would go over the track list, but I think someone else has already done it.

Also, all these people on here saying "he has no emotion", and other things like that... have you guys ever stopped and realized, everyone has different emotions? It stands the same for guitar. Playing fast may be his way of showing emotion, just like some people show emotion by crying, and others don't. You get the picture.

Overall though, good CD. I would suggest picking it up!

20 years too late.......2006-06-01

If you want to listen to somebody playing scales over and over again without any hint of originality or feel which is reminiscent of the 80s, Michael Angelo is the guitar player for you. But if you want to listen to some decent progressive guitar and like me, absolutely bored sh**less of the era get a Satch album.

fastest pick, that's all.......2005-11-27

Any number of finger pickers can give you more notes per second if that's what turns you on. And as for flamenco players who combine all sorts of techniques to match speed and passion they are a mountain above this style of pick-centered guitar technique.

Average customer rating: Rawls Best By Far Great Album

No Boundaries Johnny Rawls Manufacturer: Top Cat Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Blues General | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Contemporary Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Contemporary Blues | Blues | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heart & Soul Put Your Trust in Me Keep on Believing Got to Get Over You Master of the Game ASIN: B000A2H36M Release Date: 2005-09-01

Tracks:

1. Show Me The Way
2. Train Keep Rolling
3. Keep The Faith
4. I Won't Give Up
5. Never Found A Smoking Gun
6. Fallen Bird
7. Long Black Car
8. Nothing Lasts Forever
9. Even Though You're In Heaven

Product Description

The combination of Johnny Rawls, a consummate blues man with his strong, soulful voice and The Rays known for their eclectic smokin' hot blend of jazz, funk, roots rock and blues makes for a powerful listening experience. While Kay Kay and the Rays broke up in 2004, Rawls talked Rays bassist/songwriter Bob Trenchard into reuniting the band for "No Boundaries" which was recorded in Texas and Memphis and also features Memphis artists Jackie Johnson and Reba Russell on background vocals. Rawls discovered the Rays in 1999 and produced their first CD, "Texas Justice" which was selected one of the top 25 blues releases for 2001 in the 9th Annual Real Blues Awards. Rawls is a four-time nominee as Male Soul Vocalist for the W. C. Handy Award, the blues equivalent of a Grammy. His previous recordings are in the classic soul style of the Stax and Hi Records hits from the 60's and 70's. With "No Boundaries" Rawls and the Rays break new ground, going beyond traditional soul/blues by blending elements of gospel, jazz, funk, roots rock and country with his classic soul style.

Customer Reviews:

Rawls Best By Far.......2005-09-07

Johnny Rawls took a risk in going beyond his trademark Memphis soul sound when he recorded No Boundaries. This album is very eclectic with music as wide-ranging as gospel, funky blues, jazzy blues, New Orleans blues, Chicago blues and roots rock as well as his more familiar soul-blues. Johnny Rawls discovered Kay Kay and the Rays in 1999. The collaboration with the Rays not only works, it is his best album by far. The thing that ties everything together is his great voice along with his expressive delivery of each song.

Since the songs average over 6 minutes, it may not be radio-friendly but it is the best blues cd I have heard this year. The CD is dedicated to the memory of the wife of Bob Trenchard, Ray's songwriter; the recurring themes are death, despair, redemption and hope. Five songs have a gospel theme or are gospel-tinged and all have superb backing vocals by Memphis singers Jackie Johnson and Reba Russell. However, each of the five are very different songs. Show Me The Way is funky soul with a smoking sax solo and powerful chorus. Keep The Faith is more traditional gospel with churchy B-3 and piano and also a powerful choir-like chorus. Fallen Bird sounds like a Mark Knopfler composition with a loping country feel but, again, with the big chorus. Long Black Car has a funky New Orleans groove, sounding like something from Fats Waller or Professor Longhair. The ending ballad, Even Though You're In Heaven, is perfectly executed by Rawls and the band, building to an emotional finish.

As for the other songs, Train Keep Rolling is a more or less traditional blues shuffle but with big horns and nice bridge chord changes. I Won't Give Up is very authentic coming from an underrated performer who has been on the road for 30 years; it is similar to style of Marvin Gaye at the end of his career, very nice arrangement and another powerful chorus. Never Found A Smoking Gun and Nothing Lasts Forever are as close to Rawls' soul-blues sound as it gets here. The first has a really nice, big horn chart, an angry Albert Collins style lead and chitlin' circuit lyrics and the latter is funky, jazzy soul with a stellar, long sax intro by Andy Roman, another strong horn chart and a solid, in the pocket groove. The thing that these nine songs have in common is they are all strong songs, performed by one of the best singers around today, backed by one of the best bands in any genre. Highly recommended.

Great Album.......2005-09-06

A wonderful album. It is by far the Ray's best work to date. Not only was the production top notch but the vocals and songwriting is really what makes the album soar. Bass player, Bob Trenchard again brings out his versatile/eclectic style of writing with a combination of blues, jazz, soul, gospel and a little rock. His lyrics with the combination of Johnny Rawls' warm, soulful voice makes this album perfect for any blues and roots lover. The music goes from a dynamic opener "Show Me the Way", to the heartfelt gospel of "Keep the Faith". All songs you can listen to over and over. Also noteworthy is the finale, Trenchard's ..."Even Though You're in Heaven" which reduces one to tears as you feel the loss he writes about. It is an album that leaves nothing to be desired. I love it!

Average customer rating: Treat Yourself! GREAT GUITARIST GREAT JAZZ No Boundaries RANDY DORMAN "NO BOUNDARIES" No Boundaries

No Boundaries Randy Dorman Manufacturer: Dream Catcher ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005LOPB Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

1. Rhythms Of The Night
2. Night Winds
3. Kickin' Back
4. Green Ice
5. Rounded Corners
6. A Song For My Daughter
7. Kickin' Butt
8. Cozy
9. You Looked So Beautiful
10. Untitled
11. Reflections

Product Description

1. Rhythms Of The Night
2. Night Winds
3. Kickin' Back
4. Green Ice
5. Rounded Corners
6. A Song For My Daughter
7. Kickin' Butt
8. Cozy
9. You Looked So Beautiful
10. Reflections
11. (untitled) - (hidden track)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Treat Yourself!.......2001-08-12

What a breath of fresh air Randy Dorman is to the contemporary jazz community. The "No Boundries" title tells you he's not afraid while giving you a reason to pat your foot. The diversity of his playing yet his solid style make listening to him a pleasure. Finally a guitar player who does it right. This guy performs at a different level. The album is a wonderful blend that will let you sit back and enjoy the ride. Can't wait for the next release!

GREAT GUITARIST GREAT JAZZ.......2001-08-05

Randy Dorman knows how to make love to a song.'No Boundaries'covers the field of jazz from mellow to upbeat.Awesome renditions of 'NightWinds','Reflections','You LookSo Beautiful'and 'Rounded Corners'then hang onto your hats here comesthat latin flavored 'Rhythms Of TheNight','Kickin Back' and 'Kickin Butt' Wow!! What a great CD!

No Boundaries.......2001-07-26

Got the CD on Saturday; enjoyed it from several perspectives - there is great technicality, without being overly technical, influences of several styles (at times, almost a humor - like a smile buried into it), and overall a relaxing ride - an accompaniment to mood, expressive, without making demands on the attention of a listener. I hope this was your intent, and that I have interpreted it correctly...it will be interesting to see what the professional reviews say...Lee Strickland

RANDY DORMAN "NO BOUNDARIES".......2001-07-17

Another great CD by Randy Dorman. He is so into his music and it sure does show. The CD "No Boundaries" is so relaxing and I enjoy listening to it. Randy I am a fan of your music forever. I can't wait until the next CD. Everyone should listen to this CD and you will want to own it. It is so worth it.

No Boundaries.......2001-07-15

This CD is awesome. Very relaxing to listen to. Keep the great music coming!!

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