Shining Energy [Limited Edition] [Import]

Product Description
Asia exclusive pressing of the photogenic Chinese classical crossover act's 2004 album includes two bonus VCDs, 'Live At Budokan Japan 2004', that captures a performance during their smash Japanese tour & includes a promotional video for 'Kiko'. EMI. 2004

Shining Energy,12 Girls Band (Joshijunigakubo),EMI,Rock/Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Symphonic Chinese Rock?

Shining Energy 12 Girls Band Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) Shanghai Romantic Energy ASIN: B0002SZBQ8 Release Date: 2004-08-09

Tracks:

1. Great Canyon
2. Kiko
3. Lihi Tabi Dachi
4. Shining Energy
5. Asu-E No Tobira
6. Loulan Girl
7. Reel Around The Sun (From Riverdance)
8. Only Time
9. Jasmin
10. Toki No Nagare Ni Mi O Makase
11. Fantasy
12. Swan Lake
13. Flame
14. Prayer
15. Butterfly
16. Miracle (Dvd)
17. Sekai Ni Hitotsudake No Hana (Dvd)
18. Shangri-La (Dvd)
19. Liu San Jie (Dvd)
20. Asu-E No Tobira (Dvd)
21. Hepbeat (Dvd)
22. Victory (Dvd)
23. Kawa No Nagare No Yoni (Dvd)
24. Freedom (Dvd)
25. Alamuhan (Dvd)
26. Flower & Youth (Dvd)
27. Spirit Dance (Dvd)
28. Take Five (Dvd)
29. Love Story Wa Totsuzen Ni (Dvd)
30. New Classicism (Medley) (Dvd)
31. Kiko (Dvd)
32. Forbidden City (Dvd)
33. Mountains & Rivers (Medley) (Dvd)
34. Reel Around The Sun (From Riverdance) (Dvd)
35. Earthly Stars (Unsung Heroes) (Dvd)
36. Freedom (Dvd)
37. Kiko (Video)

Album Description

Earning much fame in Japan since the launch of the band, 12 Girls Band held 32 concerts & captivated 20 cities with their most recent top tour that the launched in April 2004! This bundle comprises their 15-track CD Shining Energy & the DVD (NTSC/Region 0) of their live performance at Budokan Japan. Asia exclusive!

Album Details

The Chinese all Girl Group that Put a New Spin on Old Tunes and Present Traditional Chinese Music Fused with Modern Pop, Rock and Jazz. Includes a Bonus Dvd (Ntsc Format, Region Code: 0) Showcasing the 'live at Budokan, Japan 2004' Concert and a Promotional Video for 'kiko'.

Customer Reviews:

Symphonic Chinese Rock?.......2007-05-05

My first impression of 12 Girls Band was that they were nothing more than a spin-off of Bond, the instrumental rock quartet from the United Kingdom. But it goes a little deeper than that. While Producer Mel Bush, who also gave the world the Spice Girls, focused as much on T & A with the sexy ladies of Bond (often spelled with a small 'b'), there seems to be a much more professional approach with 12 Girls Band. For starters, there's actually 13 ladies total. All of them play traditional Chinese instruments like the erhu, pipa (similar to a guitar) and guzheng, instruments which have been around for hundreds of years. Some of them can have very haunting sounds. But most of 12 Girls Band's numbers are set to a nice beat and accented with extra percussion and keyboards. While some of the tunes here can remind you of the music you hear in the background at your favorite Chinese restaurant, there are a few that would give any American rock song a run for its money.

An added bonus with this selection is the DVD, where you get to see this talented Chinese orchestra perform live in concert, to sold-out crowds in Japan.

This music really is in a class by itself. It's NOT for everyone, so listen to the samples available here at Amazon, and make your decision based on that. I've always liked Chinese music, but that's me. Your take on this unusual CD may be different.

Average customer rating: Wlliams Fairey Band Scores A Hit

Brass from the Masters, Vol. 1 Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Alwyn | Alwyn, William | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rubbra, Edmund | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000A7W Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

1. Life Divine
2. Overture: The Moor Of Venice
3. Variations On 'The Shining River', Op.101
4. Energy
5. Variations
6. Severn Suite, Op.87: I Introduction: Worcester Castle
7. Severn Suite, Op.87: II Toccata: Tournament
8. Severn Suite, Op.87: III Fugue: The Cathedral
9. Severn Suite, Op.87: IV Minuet: Commandery
10. Severn Suite, Op.87: V Coda

Customer Reviews:

Wlliams Fairey Band Scores A Hit.......2001-07-28

The talents of the Williams Fairey Band is truly heard in Brass from the Masters. Of special significance to their talents, is the Severn Suite, by Edward Elgar. The melodic lines spotlighted in the high brass in the opening of the "Cathedral" is quickly answered by the middle and low voices. The work's rhythmic and variety of tempi and form spotlights well the unique talents of this wonderful brass ensemble. This CD is a must have for conissieurs of Brass Ensemble music, I highly

recommend it.

Average customer rating:

Kikou: Shining Energy Joshijunigakubo Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000FQJ6WM Release Date: 2006-06-26

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Wish I Was Here Manufacturer: Mean Bed ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAAERW Release Date: 2003-12-30

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Shining from Inside Manufacturer: Inner Flow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAG9B2 Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Realize Your Dreams
2. Every Single Universe
3. Peaceful
4. We Won't Walk Here Again
5. Into Your Light
6. The Devil's Dog
7. Shining From Inside
8. Visitation
9. Slaying the Dragon
10. We're All One
11. Billions of Angels
12. Such Bliss

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Chants of Balance Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus Manufacturer: Shining Wheel Pagan Chorus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CADZWI Release Date: 2003-04-15

Tracks:

1. Silver Rose Quarter Call
2. Moonlight Shines
3. Lady of the Moon
4. Sun Moon and Stars
5. Magic of the Goddess
6. Loki
7. Shakti/Shiva
8. Hang with Us
9. Sekhmet Speaks
10. Bast
11. Inanna
12. Maenad Song
13. She
14. Roots and Wings
15. Children of the Earth
16. Thank-You Lady

Average customer rating: Overall pleasing to the ears, but... Magical Beautiful Music Wonderful fusion of music Shining Energy

Shining Energy 12 Girls Band Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Eastern Energy (Bonus DVD) Romantic Energy Red Hot Classics Twelve Girls of Christmas Shanghai ASIN: B0002IZ0PA Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

1. Great Canyon
2. Kiko
3. Lihi Tabi Dachi
4. Shining Energy
5. Asu-E No Tobira
6. Loulan Girl
7. Reel Around The Sun (From Riverdance)
8. Only Time
9. Jasmin
10. Toki No Nagare Ni Mi O Makase
11. Fantasy
12. Swan Lake
13. Flame
14. Prayer
15. Butterfly
16. Miracle (Live) (Vcd)
17. Sekai Ni Hitotsudake No Hana (Live) (Vcd)
18. Shangri-La (Live) (Vcd)
19. Liu San Jie (Live) (Vcd)
20. Asu-E No Tobira (Live) (Vcd)
21. Hepbeat (Live) (Vcd)
22. Victory (Live) (Vcd)
23. Kawa No Nagare No Yoni (Live) (Vcd)
24. Freedom (Live) (Vcd)
25. Alamuhan (Live) (Vcd)
26. Flower & Youth (Live) (Vcd)
27. Spirit Dance (Live) (Vcd)
28. Take Five (Live) (Vcd)
29. Love Story Wa Totsuzen Ni (Live) (Vcd)
30. New Classicism (Medley) (Live) (Vcd)
31. Kiko (Live) (Vcd)
32. Forbidden City (Live) (Vcd)
33. Mountains & Rivers (Medley) (Live) (Vcd)
34. Reel Around The Sun (From Riverdance) (Live) (Vcd)
35. Earthly Stars (Unsung Heroes) (Live) (Vcd)
36. Freedom (Live) (Vcd)
37. Kiko (Video)

Album Description

Asia exclusive pressing of the photogenic Chinese classical crossover act's 2004 album includes two bonus VCDs, 'Live At Budokan Japan 2004', that captures a performance during their smash Japanese tour & includes a promotional video for 'Kiko'. EMI. 2004

Customer Reviews:

Overall pleasing to the ears, but..........2007-06-17

I discovered 12 Girls Band just a few weeks ago after flipping through music recommendations by amazon.com. After sampling their "Shining Energy" album, as well as their promotional "Kiko" video on their website, I was sufficiently impressed to purchase their "Shining Energy" album.

However, after listening throught the album several times, I would say that while this album has a great concept, with several enjoyabe songs, its nothing specatular - after the initial sensation wears off, most of the songs are almost interchangeable. Also, several compositions are just bland. The DVD is a good addition to this CD but those live performances are somewhat weaker versions of the songs in the CD. In all, this album comes off more as an experiment in progress than a polished jewel I was expecting. Don't get me wrong, its nice to listen to, just not spectacular.

Nevertheless, I think this band does show promise. So, I sampled through "Romantic Energy" and based on what I hear, I think that may be a stronger album - I am intrigued enough by this album that I am willing to give that album a try. I certainly hope to see this band mature and produce the kind of world stage music its trying to achieve.

Magical.......2007-02-09

The CD itself is enough to captivate and easy lisenting fan, or fan of the Twelve Girls Band, but the two VCDs have amazing live concerts of the beautiful women doing what they do best: play the most beautiful music in the world. Truly an amazing CD.

Beautiful Music.......2005-04-16

I have the Hong Kong version of the Shining Energy CD, in addition to the Beautiful Energy and the most recent Romantic Energy CDs. I love every one of the songs. The music is beautiful and rich. Their music really open up a new experience to me. I hope they can continue to produce beautiful music for us.

What can I say anymore? Highly recommended.

Wonderful fusion of music.......2005-02-04

I had seen a 12 Girl Band billboard in the United States and wondered what the fuss was all about. So the next time I went to Asia, I picked up a copy of their Shining Energy album (came with a DVD, not VCD) and was thrilled to hear their pieces. These girls play traditional Chinese instruments to various types of international music (including Irish, Russian, Japanese, and tradtional and modern Chinese). Their music ranges from soothing to almost techno.

The tunes are lively, catchy and watching the girls perform on their instruments was also a lot of fun. It's been several months since I bought the album and I still play it a few times a week.

In short, this is a wonderful introduction to Chinese instruments (not Chinese music) and a wonderful addition to music collections of those who like classical to modern rock.

*Now* I understand what all the fuss is about.

Shining Energy.......2004-09-04

It's difficult doing an unbiased review of this work. The music is, at the least, interesting, and sometimes quite marvelous. The ladies are undeniably fetching, and the settings are entrancing. The general effect is wonderful. The ladies, all conservatory trained, play traditional Chinese instruments with some background dubbing. The selections are melodious, lilting, and sometimes very moving. Along with Chinese music, they do Paul Desmond's hit from the sixties, "Take Five"; it is not pure jazz, by any means, but it's interesting. They also do a Russian folk tune which was popular in this country as an expression of support for the Soviet people: "Meadowland." (This one has a Chinese title.)I got this as a gift from a friend in China; I am exorbitantly grateful. I'm looking for more titles.

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