Prophecy

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The tunes on Prophecy--hymns to solidarity, ambient sound collage, spirited flute, drum, and Native chant--compose one of the all-time most popular programs broadcast on weekly public radio, Hearts of Space. Featuring some of Native America's most prominent artists, including Joanne Shenandoah, Lawrence Laughing, Coyote Oldman, and William Easton, Prophecy resonates with mellow mindfulness. Verdell Primeaux and Johnny Mike conjoin traditional sounds with samples and "ambient textures," while Soulfood's uplifting "Wayob" widens the net with the inclusion of birdsong and children's voices. "Wisdom," a composition of strange and mystical beauty, leads with gorgeously restrained cello and blends the finest Native American and Tibetan elements (flutes, horns, chants, and prayers) as interpreted by R. Carlos Nakai and Nawang Khechog. --Paige La Grone

Prophecy,Various Artists,Hearts of Space,Contemporary Christian Music,Contemporary Instrumental,Ethnic Fusion,Int'l & World Music,Native American,Pop,Techno-Tribal

Average customer rating: The music is good but the movie is better A grand sountrack... Lord of the Rings Original Soundtracks, films 1 and 3 Awe inspiring! It is the best of the three CDs!!!

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B00005QZWI Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

1. The Prophecy
2. Concerning Hobbits
3. The Shadow Of The Past
4. The Treason Of Isengard
5. The Black Rider
6. At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony
7. A Knife In The Dark
8. Flight To The Ford
9. Many Meetings
10. The Council Of Elrond [featuring the song "Aniron (Theme For Aragorn And Arwen)" composed & performed by Enya]
11. The Ring Goes South
12. A Journey In The Dark
13. The Bridge Of Khazad Dum
14. Lothlorien
15. The Great River
16. Amon Hen
17. The Breaking Of The Fellowship
18. May It Be [composed & performed by Enya]

Amazon.com

Score composer Howard Shore has informed this first installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy with his distinctly modern sensibilities. Revolving loosely around a brief, heroic brass theme, this epic is infused with a powerful rhythmic thrust and a musical range that encompasses centuries (from the Renaissance pastoralism of "Concerning Hobbits" to the fiery, Prokofiev-influenced drama of "A Knife in the Dark"). Key to the score's sense of mystery and magical place are the rich choral passages that are interspersed throughout, some so ominously gothic they make The Phantom Menace's "Duel of the Fates" sound almost sunny by comparison. Enya's contributions ("The Council of Elrond" and the song "May It Be") add a sense of organic tranquility, but it's Shore's Wagnerian-scaled orchestral score that should long be cherished by admirers of film music and hobbits alike. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

The music is good but the movie is better.......2007-04-10

I really enjoyed the 3 series of The Lord of the Rings movie so I wanted the music. The soundtracks are good but if you like the movie the soundtracks watch the movie. They remind you of certain parts in the movie like the song Concerning Hobbits. The song is whimsical. Enyna has a great voice, very haunting. The Ring Goes South is another favorite of mine. I can enjoy these soundtracks as classical or dramatic music. I bought them because I loved the Lord of the Rings which has many similarities to Braveheart. Bravery, courage, strength, honesty, selflessness, love and other good human qualities people try to attain and admire them in the people and movies they view.

A grand sountrack..........2007-01-10

One of Howard Shore's best soundtracks around. The music is strong enough to tell its own separate story apart from FOTR. You will never tire of the heart-pounding excitement from The Bridge of Kazaad-Dum track.

Lord of the Rings Original Soundtracks, films 1 and 3.......2006-11-08

Having made an earlier mistake of buying 2 C.D.'s which were not original soundtrack, I can truthfully say these are the best. If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, look no further - no one does it better than The London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by the composer Howard Shore. You will be back in Middle Earth reliving all those wonderful scenes. I bought only The Fellowship of the Ring and The Return of the King from Amazon.com because I already had the Two Towers from Amazon.co.uk and I would recommend all three - magical.

Awe inspiring!.......2006-10-02

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Howard Shore's magnificent score for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy? A soundtrack can define the whole atmosphere of a film, and this fully orchestrated work certainly does that with sweep, splendor and wonder, alternately humanizing (hobbit-izing?) the characters, imbuing the landscape with magic and capturing the world-shaking impact of events of mythic proportions. And this was no easy task considering the iconoclastic status of the story and the superb quality of Peter Jackson's filmmaking. This is a truly a soundtrack for the ages--a fitting accompaniment to a film for the ages! Every aspect of life, from the extreme to the mundane, is captured in this music. Listening to it can make every remembered moment of the movie come alive again in your mind, from the most horrific battle to the smallest moment of humor or kindness. I think this first one is my favorite of the three "Lord of the Rings" soundtracks. I enjoy the juxtaposition of the lighter moments, like the sweet, simple hobbit theme, with the grander and more menacing sections of the music. (That despite the fact that said hobbit theme begins exactly like the first phrase of the Protestant hymn "This Is My Father's World," which prompts me to think of the hobbits trouping off to Sunday school every time I hear it. But now when I hear the hymn, I think of Lord of the Rings, so I suppose all's fair!) What impressed me most as I watched "The Fellowship of the Ring" was how scary the music was when the hobbits were being pursued. Those relentless drums and eerily screaming drums made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up, even though I knew the story like the back of my hand and knew for a fact that the poor little heroes would manage to escape. But the music truly made me wonder otherwise ... Now that's good composition! And the fact that the filmmakers chose to include background music in so many of the scenes, almost continuously ... well, that's just good filmmaking! The other impressive thing about Howard Shore's score is how the voicing and repeating motifs tie the whole thing together, like the finest of symphonies. The total effect is utterly convincing and utterly transporting. Peter Jackson chose well when he picked Shore as his score writer. Very, very well! Be sure to get the scores from the other two movies in the trilogy as well - "The Two Towers" and "Return of the King." They seem to be available in no end of different packagings, including ones with bonus DVDs about the creation of the score. Also, make sure to get the extended edition DVDs of the movie itself, with hours and hours of fascinating commentaries and behind-the-scenes documentaries about the making of the films. Truly a bargain at any price! And for more seminal soundtracks, try John Williams' defining scores for the "Star Wars" series and Basil Poledouris's spectacular score for the original "Conan the Barbarian."

It is the best of the three CDs!!!.......2006-09-10

For me, the music of the first sequel is my favourite since this is also the sequel that I prefer in the trilogy (I remember being blown away by the quality of this movie, the actors, the setting, the action scenes, the special effects, the moving relationships between all the characters and of coourse the music)
I think that the other CDs are a bit repetitive once you've got this one, even if I still like the music of the second soundtrack 'The Two Towers'. As for the 3rd sequel, I seldom listen to it as there is only one track that I like, 'The Return of the King'.
Now, this first CD of the trilogy is actually very good. Thanks to Enya, it is haunting and the songs are beautiful. There are a few eery but melodious songs like 'The Council of Elrond', 'Lothlorien', 'May it Be'. I love the change of tempo, the balance between fast and slow movements in 'A Knife in the Dark', 'Flight to the ford', and 'Amon Hen' which is my favourite piece (the Death of Boromir) with the oboe sound mixed with the beat of the drums and finaly the haunting voice of the singer. Track 17 is also worth listening. I like this CD because you've got different tempos and melodies and Anya is a great singer to me. But I also enjoy listening to Emiliana Torrini's song 'Gollum's Song'in the second soundtrack...

Average customer rating: Sings to my DNA Pretty Good For the Nordic Soul, an echo across time... Medieval Latin? Music A great tool for learning as well as the musical enjoyment

Edda - An Icelandic Saga - Myths From Medieval Iceland / Sequentia Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Rheingold Curse: A Germanic Saga of Greed and Revenge from the Medieval Icelandic Edda Aquitania Lost Songs of a Rhineland Harper [Hybrid SACD] Nordisk Sang Nordic Roots: Northside Sampler ASIN: B00000IFOM Release Date: 1999-05-18

Tracks:

1. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Leikr elds ok isa (The Song Of Fire And Ice)
2. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Veit ek at ek hekk (Odinn's Rune-verses)
3. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Hliods bid ek allar (The Prophecy Of The Seeress)
4. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Vreidr var pa Ving-Porr (The Tale Of Prymr)
5. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Nu erum komnar (The Song Of The Mill)
6. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Baldrs minni (In Memory Of Baldr)
7. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Senn voru aesir allir a pingi (Baldr's Dreams)
8. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Pat man hon folkvig (The Prophecy Of The Seeress)
9. Myths From Medieval Iceland: Ragnarok (The End Of The Gods)
10. Myths From Medieval Iceland: A fellr austan um eitrdala (The Prophecy Of The Seeress)

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Sequentia here performs a miracle of musical restoration, bringing to vibrant life medieval Icelandic texts about gods and heroes inhabiting a mythic past. Drawing on oral traditions and informed scholarly speculations about long-dead performing styles, they have come up with a hypnotic disc that startles with its power and beauties. The songs and recitations are interwoven with captivating fiddle tunes, and the singers wrench surprising emotions from the old texts. The late Barbara Thornton shines in her solos and duets, and Benjamin Bagby's mesmerizing chanting, recitation, and singing brings us as close as we're likely to get to sitting at the feet of the bards of old. An extraordinary disc that shouldn't be missed. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Sings to my DNA.......2007-02-17

While it's not unusual for me to have several different recordings of the same work by different performers, this is the only case in which I have two identical CDs, one for home and one for the car. I have to assume my Scots-Irish ancestry has some Nordic blood, as this music affects me powerfully. I haven't even read the program notes, so it can't be that the text's mesmerizing. This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if mead is your drink, it's perfect.

Pretty Good.......2007-02-01

There are some really awesome moments on this disc. All of the Voluspa segments, especially the final one describing Ragnarok, and The Song of the Mill are very well done. The stark atmosphere serves to not only enhance the singing portion, but really draw you into the song. The booklet that comes with the CD is essential, with beautiful translations of the poems that put Caroline Larrington's Poetic Edda to shame.

But there are also a lot of weak moments. I can't say that there is anything interesting in the instrumentals, which are fortunately few and far between. The Tale of Thrym is ok the first time through, but loses it's appeal very quickly. Odin's Rune Verses lack emotion compared to the rest of the pieces.

I also found the Italian Opera style singing a bit imposing. The rolling of the r's is sometime distracting, and I wondered the first time I heard it if that's what the language really sounds like. Of course, this is my first exposure to Icelandic, so I really couldn't tell you if its right or wrong, but the male singers do it much more than the females. Perhaps it just comes from their background as opera singers.

Overall, this is a good thing to have if you're at all interested in Norse/Icelandic/Viking mythology. If you're not, I think you can skip it.

For the Nordic Soul, an echo across time..........2006-10-23

I thought nothing like this existed, yet here it is! The Sequentia group sings ancient Nordic mythological poems, in very much the manner of ancient Skalds. The skald was a bard, or troubadour, of ancient Scandinavia. In the Sagas, many of the greatest skalds came from Iceland, a land colonized by Norwegians unwilling to live under the dictatorship of King Harald Harfa-gri (Harald Fairhair). The songs on this album are recited in Icelandic, a language that has changed only slightly from the Old Norse spoken by their ancestors. The style of performance is a specualtion, to a certain degree, but very much like that of most traditional Nordic folk music, traditions that have been passed on for centuries.

Medieval Latin? Music.......2006-10-14

For some reason, it doesn't sound quite nordic to me. Did they really roll their 'R's in the Old Norse, or is Sequentia putting a Latin spin on it? It sounds like Italian opera accompanied by medieval Icelandic instruments.

A great tool for learning as well as the musical enjoyment.......2006-07-11

I am impressed by, actually, the insert book! It has 47 thin pages of history, lyrics, and translation.

I bought this CD because the only foreign language I really retain is from foreign music. The lyrics are decently clear for learning. I didn't expect the insert book to have Icelandic lyrics, but it has that and a translation. There is a summary on each of the poems also.

The music is a bit simple, but the real art is in the song. The singing could even go without instrumentation. The album is 76:52 minutes long.

Average customer rating: Really, really, REALLY BAD! Deceptive Title & Trade Dress This was a major disappointment Not worth your money LOTR meets New Age

Themes from Lord of the Rings: Trilogy Annie Lennox , and Fran Walsh Manufacturer: Music Club International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Soundtracks | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy The Lord of the Rings 3 CD Set May It Be The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ASIN: B0001GDRH6 Release Date: 2004-03-29

Tracks:

1. Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: The Prophecy
2. Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Concerning Hobbits
3. Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Theme for Aragorn and Arwen
4. Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Lothln
5. Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf's Lament
6. Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Darture of Boromir
7. Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: In Dreams
8. Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: May It Be
9. Suite from the Two Towers: Foundations of Stone
10. Suite from the Two Towers: Smol's Theme
11. Suite from the Two Towers: The King of the Golden Hall
12. Suite from the Two Towers: Evenstar
13. Suite from the Two Towers: Breath of Life
14. Suite from the Two Towers: Samwise the Brave
15. Suite from the Two Towers: Gollum's Song
16. Suite from the Return of the King: A Storm Is Coming
17. Suite from the Return of the King: The Steward of Gondor
18. Suite from the Return of the King: Twilight and Shadow
19. Suite from the Return of the King: The Black Gate Opens
20. Suite from the Return of the King: Use Well the Days
21. Suite from the Return of the King: The End of All Things
22. Suite from the Return of the King: The Return of the King ...
23. Suite from the Return of the King: The Grey Havens
24. Suite from the Return of the King: Into the West

Album Description

Full Title - Themes From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy. 2004 compilation featuring three separate suites of music from the movies, 'The Fellowship Of The Ring', 'The Two Towers', & 'Return Of The King'. Music Club.

Album Details

Features Three Separate Suits of Music from the Movies, "The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King".

Customer Reviews:

Really, really, REALLY BAD!.......2006-11-22

Bought and returned it with the first few minutes after sliding it into the player. The cover art is nice. As for the, um, muzak, I expected something less...fuzzy. Even the player hated it, spitting it out within seconds after tasting the first track.
If any of the original movie scores rate 5 stars, this rates a solid 10 black holes, IMHO.

Deceptive Title & Trade Dress.......2006-07-27

The title line of this product says Enya (Composer), Roma Enya / Ryan (Composer), Annie / Walsh, Fran / Shore, Howard Lennox (Composer), Howard Shore (Composer), Fran Shore Howard / Walsh (Composer). Had I read the descriptions more closely, I would have seen that the composers were listed in a way that made no sense. Rather, the list merely is composed of the names of the writers, musicians, and composers of the music in Peter Jackson's trilogy, so that someone who is familiar with the music of the trilogy would be deceived into buying this subpar and inadequate product. The trade dress is deceptive enough that it might border on trademark/trade dress infringment of the real stuff.
If you are a fan of the LOTR soundtracks and/or Howard Shore, I would avoid this product and opt for: 1) the official soundtracks of the trilogy; and 2) The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Complete Recordings. Let's hope they follow up with the Two Towers and the Return of the King Complete Recordings.

This was a major disappointment.......2006-06-21

Too bad I can't give this one no stars. This disk is really bad. The performance is by a bland synthesizer "orchestra" without any of the depth or emotion you can find on the movie soundtracks. I would sell this CD back to the music store where I bought it, but then somebody else might be tempted to buy it. No; this disk is headed for the trash bin.

Not worth your money.......2006-05-14

Simply put, this album corrupts Howard Shore's music in the same way the ring tried to corrupt Frodo. The more you listen to it, the more you realize you should have bought the original soundtrack.

LOTR meets New Age.......2005-10-01

I wish I had read the other reviews before buying. 78 minutes of meandering through (and maiming) Howard Shore's fantastic work. No focus, no edge to the playing, themes apparently put together at random. The horns are poorly synthesized and sound pretty cheezy. Spend your money on the movie soundtrack. I wish I had.

Average customer rating: Good for collectors Pretty Good Buyer beware Worth It This Collection Captures the Lord of the Rings Aura

Music from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Howard Shore Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Themes from Lord of the Rings: Trilogy The Lord of the Rings 3 CD Set The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - The Complete Recordings Film Music by Jerry Goldsmith The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ASIN: B0002ABTM6 Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

1. The Fellowship
2. The Prophecy
3. Concerning Hobbits
4. The Shadow of the Past/A Knife In the Dark
5. The Bridge of Khazad Dum
6. May It Be
7. The Riders of Rohan
8. Evenstar
9. Forth Eorlingas/Isengard Unleashed
10. Gollum's Song

Tracks:

1. Hope and Memory/Mina's Tirith
2. The White Tree
3. Twilight and Shadow
4. The Fields of Pelennor
5. The Return of the King/Finale
6. Into the West
7. Gollum's Song - Vocal Version/Helen Hobson
8. May It Be - Vocal Version/Tara Scammell
9. Into the West - Vocal Versio/Helen Hobson

Customer Reviews:

Good for collectors.......2007-07-08

This is not Howard Shore and no-one should think it is, however I found it a nice addition to my LOTR music collection. I have all the Shore music and it is outstanding - this is interesting, nowhere near as good, but very nice nonetheless. I especially like the soprano Charlotte Kinder on this CD and I would recommend it just for her contribution in some ways I prefer her to Renee Fleming, but that is of course a subjective statement. The other female singer is ok, but nothing special compared to the originals.

Pretty Good.......2007-03-30

I had real high hopes for the soundtrack cause the movies ROCKED!!! This was a disappointment cause the vocal version of "Into the West" "sucked" cause the lady sounded like she lost her voice an faded in an out. They should have gotten Enya to do the vocals or AT LEAST the Into the West cause the ldy that sung it made the volume "suck" when I thought it would have a BIG finish but instead it had a BIG disappiontment!!!

Buyer beware.......2006-09-01

Just be sure to read up on this closely... it's not the orchestra you hear in the movie, and you may be especially disappointed when you hear the vocal tracts - gone are great talents Enya and Annie Lennox, replaced by no-name voices. This is not BAD music, but don't think you're a genius for capturing the music of the movies on one inexpensive 2-CD set.

Worth It.......2006-03-30

Howard Shore's scores to the three Lord of the Rings movies are a classical masterpiece in their own right, and as such I don't mind hearing them played by a different orchestra. While I prefer the originals on the whole, this set has some very nice things to recommend it. The best part is that you get instrumental renditions of the end credits song from each film. My favorite is "Into the West," from The Return of the King, with a cello replacing Annie Lennox's vocal performance. I really disliked Lennox's ugly, popified performance of the song, but I thought that the melody and orchestration were gorgeous, so I could not be more delighted to hear the song performed by a cello, with all original orchestration intact. That one track is worth $20 to me.

This Collection Captures the Lord of the Rings Aura.......2006-01-27

From the song titled "Concerning the Hobbits" which is lighthearted and cheerful, to "The Bridge of Khazad Dum" with it's intense shadowy drums and chants this collection of The Lord of the Rings trilogy's music ensues the essence of all three movies. My favorites are included along with some new added bonus favorites now. "May It Be," "Into the West," and "The Riders of Rohan." The vocals are absolutely beautiful in some of the songs with soothing women's voices that just glide along as if riding the wind of white cottony cloud. The only down side to the CD's that I found dissapointing was that the last three songs, not being sung by the original artists, don't quite rest as well with the soul as the original's, yet are still very beautifully executed. I have listened to them over and over again even as they are different artists. I highly recomend this soundtrack compelation to anyone who enjoy's the Lord of The Rings Movie's Music.

Average customer rating: Excellent Shostakovich recital

Shostakovich: Piano Trios Nos. 1 & 2; Seven Romances Manufacturer: Warner Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Beaux Arts Trio | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Shostakovich | Shostakovich, Dmitri | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Brahms: Cello Sonatas Mendelssohn: Trio No. 1; Dvorák: Dumky Trio Antonín Dvorák: Complete Piano Trios Intimate Voices Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No1, Op107; Violin Concerto No1 (revised), Op99 ASIN: B000BMGFBK Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

1. Piano Trio No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 8
2. Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67
3. Seven Romances on Verses by Alexander Blok, Op. 127*

Album Description

The C Minor Piano Trio was composed in 1923 when Shostakovich was 17 years old and the most brilliant student at the Petrograd Conservatory. Shostakovich tried to avoid the sound of 19th-century piano trios and to create original music for a post-Revolutionary society.

The E Minor Piano Trio begun in 1943 immediately after Shostakovich had completed his 7th and 8th symphonies. The finale is grim and disturbing, using Jewish idioms as symbols of oppression and victimhood. The ending is still, like a mass grave.

In the final work, Seven Romances on Verses by Alexander Blok, the first three songs are accompanied by solo instruments, the next three by duets, and the last song by all three instruments playing together. In this recording the soloist is Joan Rodgers, one of Britain’s best-loved singers.

The Beaux Arts Trio celebrated a highly successful 50th Anniversary Season in 2004-2005. Pianist and founding member Menahem Pressler and his colleagues, violinist Daniel Hope and cellist Antonio Meneses, continue to ignite overwhelming enthusiasm from audiences around the world.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Shostakovich recital.......2006-02-24

This is an excellent new release from the Beaux Arts Trio. Shostakovich's early and rarely heard Piano Trio #1 was written at age 17 while the composer was still a student. Extremely accessible and enjoyable, the music shows the composer's trademark wit and satire with none of the crushing emotional distress that imbues nearly every one of his mature masterpieces. The Piano Trio #2 is among Shostakovich's most anguished works. The intensity of Shostakovich's own 1946 recording with Oistrakh and Sadlo (essential listening despite the gritty sound quality) derives in large part from its fury and hysteria. This new Beaux Arts Trio recording approaches the work differently, adopting slightly more deliberate tempos that emphasize the gravity and despair of the occasion. There is less frenzy but more exploration of Shostakovich's wide range of dark shadows, and the drama is chillingly sinister. Listeners familiar with the Beaux Arts Trio will not be surprised by the superlative level of musicianship evidenced here. The players' individual contributions could easily be extolled at length, but the real joy of the group-in concert and on record-is the unbeatable sense of ensemble. The playing is inspired, organic, and intuitive from the first bar, but listen especially to the ominous piano chords in the Largo or the impassioned string duet in the central section of the finale (starting around 5'35). The Seven Romances are haunting and sparsely written, with extensive solo passages for each instrument. Joan Rodgers' singing elegantly conveys the work's desolation and sense of mystery. The whole disc is heartily recommended for the quality playing, choice of repertoire, and clarity of sound.

Average customer rating: brilliant ancient sounds. newly concieved The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor A Ride for the Soul

The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor Tito la Rosa Manufacturer: Silver Wave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Native American | North America | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music | Ambient | Celtic | Environmental | General | International | Jazz | Meditation Music | Piano | World Dance General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music North America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Johnny Whitehorse ASIN: B00005K9SZ Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. All One Nation
2. El Munay (The Power Of Love)
3. The Dance Of The Puma And The Wolf
4. The Cry Of The World
5. The Invocation
6. The Eagle And The Condor
7. Wind Spirit
8. Water Spirit
9. Fire Spirit
10. Earth Spirit
11. Celebration
12. Morning Star (World At Peace)

Amazon.com

For his Silver Wave debut, Peruvian wind player Tito La Rosa addresses a familiar theme--a future socio-spiritual reunification of the Americas--and musically articulates the vision with an agreeable mix of humility and passion. La Rosa, a descendant of the Quechua Indians of the Andes, enlists the talents of labelmate Mary Youngblood (Native American flute) to intertwine the native musical traditions of two hemispheres, and the result is attractively reverent and reflective, flavored with occasional displays of dignified celebration. Producer Tom Wasinger carefully embellishes La Rosa's organic instrumentation (he even blows a conch shell on the prayerful "The Invocation) with just enough modern-day flourishes (a faint keyboard glow on "All One Nation;" traces of guitar and piano on selected tracks) to make this worthwhile, low-key disc appealing to both contemporary and traditional listeners. Highlights: a pair of softly percussive charmers, "Fire Spirit" and "The Dance of the Puma and the Wolf," and the delicate, respectful duet shared by La Rosa and Youngblood on "El Muney (The Power of Love)." --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

brilliant.......2005-01-23

Sometimes it is hard to believe that there is in Peru something else that Afro-Peruvian music and Los Incas. There is. Tito La Rosa has managed to distill and capture the essence of Peru and brought it as a friend and a collaborator to the New World in the North in line with the ancient Incan prophecy.

This CD succesfully combines pre-Incan sounds (using authentic instruments) with Native American flutes. But there is more. La Rosa is an authentic healer steeped in several Peruvian traditions and his music is a direct portal into the wisdom that has been preserved to this day. The music is gentle and delicate, yet filled with power and energy of munay (the heart). Highly recommended; if you can, get his other CD too (Iqaro Canto Shamanico) which is based on Amazonian (Shipibo) traditions. Spectacular stuff.

ancient sounds. newly concieved.......2003-09-20

Knowing this music has made me aware of the power of Indigenous brilliance. Tito uses bone flutes that were made 1000 years ago, so the intervals are more attuned to Nature sounds than regular scales. It lifts my Spirit. I am altered, and grateful for it. I heard his cd titled Iqaro and felt completely absorbed in the ancient ritual sounds. I hope Amazon has a way of getting more of this wonderful musician's work.

The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor.......2003-04-12

Tito la Rosa performed this music in Half Moon Bay, CA recently, using instruments that were either the original or hand made replicas of the ancient flutes and instruments of Peru. Beautiful music... this CD is like listening to him right there before you. Mary Youngblood's flute joins Tito's to make "The Power of Love" very special, a great gift for someone you love. Listen to the sample on Amazon.com, it's a bargain.
Two Thumbs Up, M and J

A Ride for the Soul.......2001-10-12

I simply love the sound of North and South American flutes and this CD offers the most beautiful performance and composition I have ever heard. The flutes are played with great sensitivity and glow and the percussion adds to the richness of sound.
The music is both authentic and unique with some contemporary influence. The melodies and gentle sounds emanating from the flutes take your soul for a ride. Go for it.
Margrete Heising
Concord, California.

Average customer rating: Over looked Classic 5 stars ain't enough!... Capleton is a true Rasta A solid dancehall release with lotsa Rasta Capleton is the man of reggae! (Best work of his career!)

Prophecy Capleton Manufacturer: Def Jam ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dance Hall | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: I Testament One Mission The People Dem Best of Rise Them Up ASIN: B0000024KN Release Date: 1995-11-07

Tracks:

1. Tour
2. Big Time
3. Obstacle
4. Leave Babylon
5. Heathen Reign
6. Don't Dis The Trinity
7. No Competition
8. Wings Of The Morning
9. See From Afar
10. Babylon Judgement
11. Glorious Morning
12. Chant
13. Wings Of The Morning
14. Heathen Reign (Lil John And Paul's Mix)
15. Tour (Lil John And Paul's Mix)

Customer Reviews:

Over looked Classic.......2007-05-19

Prophecy was the first album to come out of Def Jamaica Recordings in 95. This album is a staple Dance hall album. Capelton is a genius infusing the traditional spiritual base of Roots Rock and the hard hitting beats and delievery of Dance Hall. This CD is most definetly worth a listen.

5 stars ain't enough!..........2002-12-01

There have been some better reggae records made, but Prophecy deserves as much props as any. Powerful, insightful and JAMMIN'! A record that sounds as good when I am having my tea on a Sunday morning as it does when I am blasting it in my Jeep on Saturday night(Record seems like it was made for sub-woofers). Best of all, it is completely devoid of the poisonous negativity & slackness you get everywhere else. A masterpiece by The Prophet that is sure to Rock & Uplift. It is a waste of time to try to point out the highlights, since I will just be pointing out every track. The added remixes are annoying, hip-hop butcherings that really sound dated, but people who like hip-hop tend to be impressed.

Capleton is a true Rasta.......2002-01-26

I am telling you get this album from Capleton if you are a true Rasta, cause this guy reveals a true rasta Destiny. Nuff respect to de man capleton. BooYaka!

A solid dancehall release with lotsa Rasta.......2001-12-31

I really enjoyed this cd and like to play it loud. The disc opens up with the powerful and highly listenable Tour and moves through a list of quality dancehall.

I love the rasta drums in Babylon Judgement and Chant. Glorious Morning is just a cool track. Capletons vocals work in perfect unison with the music. The wind-sounding instrument played on this track adds a free spirited feel to this rather powerful song as well.

All tracks are noteworthy, but I will not waste your time. Go and get this one. You will be happy you did.

Just a really powerful dancehall release.

Capleton is the man of reggae! (Best work of his career!).......1999-06-01

My friend recently put me on to Capleton and ever since then I've been hooked on his music. Prophecy is the most powerful album I have heard in my life!! My favorites are Tour, Big Time, Heathen Reign and No Competition. The hip-hop remixes are wicked as well. Don't sleep on his hidden track either. 'Nuff Respect Capleton!!!!!!

Average customer rating: question Hear what u see Perfect soundtrack to a nearly perfect TV show Best TV Soundtrack The Best soundtrack EVER from a TV series!

Alias Michael Giacchino Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Alias - Season Two Alias - The Complete Fourth Season Alias Declassified: The Official Companion Alias - The Complete Fifth Season 24 ASIN: B0000TAZ88 Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

1. Main Title
2. Dissolved
3. Red Hair Is Better
4. Spanish Heist
5. Double Life
6. Tunisia
7. In the Garden
8. Looking for a Man
9. Anna Shows Up
10. Home Movies
11. On to Paris
12. Page 47
13. The Prophecy
14. Badenweiler
15. Arvin at the Poles
16. Sleeping Beauty
17. Blow'd Up
18. It's Not the C.I.A.
19. Oh My God!!!!
20. The Tooth Doctor
21. It Was Anna
22. Wet Suits
23. Ball Buster
24. The End?
25. Bristow & Bristow
26. SD-6 Dance Party

Amazon.com

Its muscular aura of international intrigue informed by smart characters, sharp writing, and a sleek cinematic sense, the episodes of the hit Alias often seem more like a chapters of a successful movie spy franchise than mere network television series. Key to achieving that masterful illusion is young composer Michael Giacchino, whose soundtracks range across a dizzying range of musical styles and dramatic undercurrents. This anthology of cues from the show's first season incorporates shrewd, techno-savvy club beats, sweeping orchestral sequences of pounding action, brooding suspense worthy of Bond, and inventive indigenous music of indeterminate nationality. Firmly grounded in rich Hollywood traditions, yet hip enough to keep an ear cocked to pulsing, contemporary styles, Giacchino's TV scores often outshine those of the pricier, big budget Hollywood boilerplate he's competing with. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

question.......2006-04-25

ok, as most reviews, said, it is amazing and fits the show perfectly!
but...
does anyone know which episodes/scenes go with each song?
i've tried to watch and listen for them, but i get too into it!

Hear what u see.......2005-08-12

while listenin to this album in every track i feel like i can feel the energy and danger

Perfect soundtrack to a nearly perfect TV show.......2005-03-17

If Henry Mancini and Ferry Corsten collaborated on a TV soundtrack for a spy drama set in the 21st Century, the results couldn't be any better than Michael Giacchino's work on this CD. Giacchino can compose for an orchestra like the best of them, but he's also savvy enough to add a contemporary edge with multiple nods to electronica. Synth pads and drum loops are phased through various low-pass and comb filters on several selections here, resulting in a delicious, chewy-sounding percussive effect. Other reviewers have commented on this being a great exercise CD; I agree and would also add that this is a great CD for driving or browsing through glossy photo magazines.

My favorite pieces on the CD are "SD-6 Dance Party," "Red Hair is Better," and "Spanish Heist." I've no idea who the guitarist is on the latter two cuts, but he's quite good!

I recommend this first and foremost to anyone who fears that soundtracks are a dead medium; Giacchino's a challenging composer and takes some real risks. Alias fans will snatch this up (although it doesn't include any soundbites from the TV series), as will anyone willing to play both techno and retro lounge on their CD players. Completists may not be happy with this CD as none of the popular music heard in the show is reproduced here, nor is the torch song Jennifer Garner sang in one episode. But that's what future installments of Alias soundtrack CDs are for!

Best TV Soundtrack.......2005-01-09

This is well worth your money for any Alias fan, and it's better than most movie scores.

The Best soundtrack EVER from a TV series!.......2004-08-23

I think the title says it all, but it's true. I bought this CD knowing and loving the show and realizing just what the music adds to all of the highly enjoyable adrenaline rush scenes. This CD does not disappoint. I now exercise/kick box to it and if your pumped up by just watching the series, you'll really enjoy playing this CD in your car while driving....just try not to get a speeding ticket because the impulse to floor it will definately be there!!

Average customer rating: Best Soulfly The least best of an amazing band! Almost Soulfly 1 All Over Again WOW!!!! Prophecy

Prophecy Soulfly Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: 3 Dark Ages Soulfly Primitive Primitive ASIN: B0001L5NNC Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

1. Prophecy
2. Living Sacrifice
3. Execution Style
4. Defeat U
5. Mars
6. I Velieve
7. Moses
8. Born Again Anarchist
9. Porrada
10. In The Meantime
11. Soulfly IV
12. Wings

Customer Reviews:

Best Soulfly.......2006-12-13

This is Soulfly's best. Dark Ages is pretty good, but this sounds much better. Some of the songs are a bit 'funky' like Moses, but they are really fun to listen to. The only skippable songs are possibly 10, which is just ok, and the second half of 12. It starts out a nice song, and ends with some random New Orleans Saints Came Marching In funky crap. Otherwise, each track is really, really good.

The least best of an amazing band!.......2006-11-27

This was the first album I heard by Soulfly after I realized that Max had formed a band for over 5 years now (1999).
I new Sepultura at its best possible evolution.

Almost Soulfly 1 All Over Again.......2006-10-05

This album is sick. In Soulfly, the production value was just stupendous. I'm a big critic on CD quality for music. Besides the songs, that's my main reason to buy or not to buy a cd.

Like the first Soulfly, everything was heavy, the guitars were raunchy, the bass roared and thunked, and the drumbs and cymbals just flared with fury. There was tribal drums written all over it, and you could hear them perfectly and especially with headphones-what side each instrument was panned on.

In Primitve, Max went and made it a co-op album with each artist's track, but the quality was all tuned down. Much like anything of Ill Nino since Revolution, just littled to nothing basically. The guitars were too clean, and the drums were muted out and panned too softly. That, and the vibe was just too uplifting, especially since Soulfly is all a musical therapy/dedication for Max coping with his dead son. This album blew.

Soulfly 3 comes out, and it didn't blow my socks off lol, It'd made me put them back on. It was a good comeback after the embarassing Primitive. I love how it was really more on the political side of the spectrum lyrically, but it's kind of a bore to feel it - now 2 years later with the support of the war and the world totally takin a downfall.
He experimented a little too much on this album. It seemed a little rushed as most of the songs all had their own volume and instrumentation (which is not bad considering it's primarily different artists every other track) But it just wasn't up to par. Honestly, this should've been the original follow up. If they would've just taken more time on this it could've been a gem.

Now, here we are with Prophecy. It's just as hard as Soulfly 1. To me, the first Soulfly will always be the best one because it's just SO UNIQUE and perfect. I'm not one to have stand out tracks, but stand out segments of the tracks, whether it be intro, outro, chorus, or break... That's the dice I roll. Every song has it's awesomely tribal spots with amped up solos and fit right in with your head as you're having an anxiety attack. They all have long hard rocking moments where you just stand there and bang your head for a good 30-40 seconds non stop, especially on my current anthem 'Born again Anarchist.' That's what really killed 3. It was almost as if there was none, or any that doubled over.... I'm sure I'm in the 'new CD rocks' phase and will tire eventually, but I know that when I put it back in after a 2 month hiatus or whatever.. I'll be kicking a hole in the floor of my car-and probably stuck in traffic because Soulfly, me, and I-95 just can't go together EVER without a big traffic jam. It's as if fate wants us to rock together or something... But in all honesty, if you are hesitant to know if this is another Primitive, or a weaker attempt at 3, it's definately not.

Max returns with more balls in hand than ever-and returns with what originally made Soulfly such a big hit from the Git Go. If you want another shot at Soulfly, take this... The only downfall that I feel is, towards the end of the CD there is a lot of fillers between tracks.. Some tracks go from hard to an abrupt soft end - but it sounds good, but just too abrupt. The reggae tracks you might not like at first, but 'Moses' has me stuck still in the chorus espcially when I'm at work. Hits harder knowing it's about a friend he lost. But besides those -half star faults this disc is definately good enough until Dark ages, which is a whole other rocking story I've yet to tell.

WOW!!!! .......2006-04-16

Max is back! An amazing CD from start to finish. I was a HUGE fan of Sepultura back in the day but lost track of anyhting Max did after ROOTS. This is my first time listening to Soulfly (believe it or not) and i'm glad I picked it up! I love all the experimentation , sounds very fresh mixing all the world music styles together. THis is what I imagined what Sepultura would have sounded like if they were still together with Max today. I also love the HELMET cover of In the Meantime... just awsome!

Prophecy.......2005-09-13

This is my Favorite of all the Soulfly CD's. Produced very nicely incorporating a more polished album without losing its edge. Songs like Prophecy, Living Sacrifice, and Defeat U show no signs of letting down right out of the gate. Even though I dont believe, I would have to say "I believe" is one of my favorite songs from Soulfly. Max and the rest of the band definitly have this down.

Unfortunatly my only complaint on this album as well as previous albums is, They insist on inserting these distastful instrumentals that do absolutly nothing for the CD cept ruin a perfectly good vibe. I really hope they dont do this on the upcomming Dark Ages. Thats why I give this 4 instead of 5 stars.

Average customer rating: awsome CDs Beware! This is NOT the official soundtrack! Not the original music

The Lord of the Rings 3 CD Set Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Themes from Lord of the Rings: Trilogy Music from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ASIN: B0002C4GTW Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

1. Prophecy
2. Concerning Hobbits
3. Shadow of the Past
4. Treason of Isengard
5. Black Rider
6. At the Sign of the Prancing Pony
7. Many Meetings
8. Ring Goes South
9. Bridge of Khazad Dum
10. Lothlorien

Tracks:

1. Samwise the Brave
2. Evenstar
3. Black Gate Is Closed
4. Taming of Smeagol
5. King of Golden Hall
6. Passage of the Marshes
7. Riders of Rohan
8. Hornbug
9. Uruk-Hai
10. Forbidden Pool

Tracks:

1. Storm Is Coming
2. Hope and Memory
3. Minas Tirith
4. White Tree
5. Steward of Gondor
6. Minas Morgul
7. Ride of the Rohirrim
8. Grey Havens
9. Return of the King
10. Into the West

Customer Reviews:

awsome CDs.......2007-04-08

the CDs are in Great shape and the music sounded even better. It was even delivered at a fast pace with normal shipping. A good buy thanks!!

Jessie

Beware! This is NOT the official soundtrack!.......2006-07-12

I played my official soundtrack CDs to death so I was looking for a replacement. This is not the real thing. A lot of the tracks aren't even on these, and the order on the rest of them is all mixed up. Bad quality sound, without the energy and passion of the original -- sounds like elevator music. There are even misspellings throughout the playlists. It is not readily obvious to the buyer that it isn't what you think it is, until it arrives.

The Fellowship volume won't play on one of my hard drives at all; it plays, but fuzzily, on my laptop. I gave up before trying it in the CD player in my vehicle.

Not the original music.......2005-07-13

I was expecting this to be the music from the movies - it isn't. It is nicely done, but if you're expecting the same style and sound as from the movies, look elsewhere (this sounds more MIDI than orchestra).

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